Jasper’s POV
The sky is blue, the grass is green and there's a nice warm breeze coming from the North-East. My brother and I are pretending to be knights using sticks we found on the ground. Mom and Dad are watching us not too far away. Those were the days, but now all has changed. The sky is no longer blue, the warm breeze has stopped and mom has passed. Times have changed and I’m much older now, it’s time for me to make my decision, follow my dreams or listen to my father in hopes that he finally tells me he is proud of me.
Dad’s POV
“I’m proud of you Archie, following the old man’s footsteps. This way you will be able to talk to Mom everyday”, I said. After the passing of my wife I chose a much more peaceful route; I went from knighthood to a priest so I would always be with her. “I sure hope your brother does the same'', I say gazing out the window, “it would be nice of him to finally talk to mom, I don’t think he’s choosing the right path, I can’t believe he wants to be a knight!” I stop speaking when I notice Jasper was just outside the window; “Archie, I think you should go, so I can discuss this with your brother”, I say just as Jasper is storming into the room. Jasper and I take a seat at the table, he is glaring at me, the air is tense. “Look son”, I start, “I told you before becoming a knight is not a good idea. It’s dangerous and what about mom?” Jasper jumps to his feet and practically gives me heart attack when he speaks. “It’s my dream father! You were a knight too! Why can’t I be a knight? Unlike you, I will not let mother ruin my life! She is gone! Becoming a …”. He crossed the line this time, I slapped him so hard I think my handprint will be upon his cheek for the week. “How dare you speak of your mother that way! If anything you should respect her more now than ever! Now go do your chores, I’ve had enough of you for today.” said Dad. “Don’t tell me what I can’t or can do! My dream will come true. You’ll see one day you’ll be proud!” said Jasper. I have a feeling he wasn’t listening, all he did was get up and leave. “What am I going to do” I thought to myself as he left in a hurry.
Jasper’s POV
Dear Gods! Really Dad! I touch my cheek only to feel that it is burning from when my dad hit me. I’ve made my decision, I will follow my dream! I will be a knight! As I’m leaving the village there is a fork on the road; left and I follow my dreams, right I go back and face Dad. The choice was pretty easy, I went left, on my way to the castle. All though, there is one thing that bothers me most, why isn’t he proud of me? He was a knight too, if anything I am following his footsteps. If only he knew he’s the reason why I want to be a knight, maybe then he would understand.
Dad’s POV
“Was I too hard on him? I hope I wasn’t,” said Dad. “I didn’t think you were too hard on him, he shouldn’t have said that about mother.” said Archie. “But think of it this way Dad. Before Mom's accident you were a knight. Why do you think he’s so upset? All he wants is your approval, all you need to say is ‘Go ahead! Make your dream come true.’ Instead, you tried to change his mind, telling him his dream was impossible.” said Archie. I sure hope I wasn’t, I lost my wife because of my actions, God please don’t let me lose my son too, I thought.
Jasper’s POV
Knight training has been hard but it’s totally worth it. I passed every exam : knowledge, strength, sword play. I excelled in every field. The day has finally come. I will go from squire to a knight! We stand in formation, at least 30 of us are graduating today. I patiently wait my turn to walk up to the podium but it’s in alphabetical order of course I go last. The anticipation is killing me! “Jasper Williams!” said a familiar voice. I walk up to the podium where my sword stands. I neal and when I look up to see the priest who is knighting me I notice it’s my father. “By the power vested in me, I now declare that you, Jasper Williams, is now officially a knight!” said my father. I grab my sabber and just before I step away my father takes my shoulder and says : “I’m proud of you son.”
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