The Lost Sword

    By Thea

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    14 Mar, 2024

    a woman in a dress and a man in a suit walking down a street with other people in the background, Ada Gladys Killins, antipodeans, a detailed matte painting, promotional image

    Arya navigated through the tumultuous city of King's Landing, the absence of Needle weighing heavily on her heart.

    a woman and a boy walking down a street in a medieval setting with other people in the background,, Ada Gladys Killins, antipodeans, a detailed matte painting, promotional image

    A street urchin bumped into Arya, his eyes darting to her empty sheath before a smirk spread on his face.

    two children standing in an alley way in a medieval town with cobblestone streets and stone buildings on either side, Ada Gladys Killins, antipodeans, a detailed matte painting, promotional image

    Arya and the street urchin faced each other in the alley, the tension tangible in the air.

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    Without her Needle, Arya relied on her quick wit and agility to dodge the urchin's attacks.

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    Arya managed to escape the alley, merging into the crowd, her heart pounding in her chest.

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    She found herself standing before a blacksmith's shop, the sight of the swords brought a spark to her eyes.

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    Arya entered the shop, her eyes scanning the swords, her mind formulating a plan.

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    She struck a deal with the blacksmith, offering her service in exchange for a sword.

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    Arya worked diligently, sorting metals, cleaning tools, and learning the art of blacksmithing.

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    Her hard work paid off, the blacksmith forged her a new sword, similar yet different from Needle.

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    Arya stood on the roof of the blacksmith's shop, her new sword in hand, the moonlight reflecting off its blade.

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    With her new sword, Arya felt a sense of newfound strength. She might've lost Needle, but she was far from helpless.