Chapter 10- Defeat

With all of the anger boiling inside of Dina, she desperately needs to get it out. She knows that her Creator is not at fault and would hate to blow up on her. When she sees the man, she knows that this is her opportunity to release some of her emotions. “Hey, you! What do you think you are doing dressing like that, slave?”

When the man looks at her, he immediately retaliates. “Don’t you dare speak to me like that! I know your kind. You Amazon women who think so highly of yourselves and so lowly of men, well tell me this. Where would you be without men? You wouldn’t even exist!”

Dina can feel the anger brewing inside of her. Without saying another word, she lunges at the man.

It’s an intense fight, but doesn’t last long. The man is victorious and walks away smirking. Dina is bewildered. She has never lost a fight against a man before. She saunters home, a little dazed.

Serafina is growing concerned about her Warrior, especially after witnessing what had just unfolded outside. She decides to call a tribe meeting, but wants to give Dina a chance to recover from her defeat.

Yolanda and Katrina’s relationship is thriving and, engulfed in the romance, they fail to notice the commotion outside.

Dina retreats to the back room, feeling ashamed. “Why did I lose? I never lose!” She grunts with every blow that she throws at the punching bag. She is getting weak, it seems. And she knows what was causing it.

Clarissa’s baby is growing fast inside of her, and the morning sickness is intense. She tries her best to distract herself with her paintings, but it often gets the better of her.

When it is time for the meeting, Serafina begins by praising her tribe on their hard work. Yolanda seems to be distracted by something and spends most of the meeting staring off into the distance.

Serafina turns to her Warrior. “Dina, as you know, we are in need of two more slaves. Do you think you can find us some?” She hopes that this will help Dina build up her strength.

The Warrior looks concerned. “Well, actually, I was hoping to discuss something with you. I feel like being here is distracting me from my training, especially after… Nina.” Serafina nods in agreement. “I have noticed you are struggling.” Dina looks down. “I was hoping that you might allow me to move to the temple. It will give me a chance to live up to my full potential, and slaves often pass through there, so I would have no trouble finding someone worthy of the tribe.”

The Creator smiles. “I appreciate you coming to me with this idea, and I think it is acceptable. You may move there right away, or stay another night if you wish.” Dina trembles. “Right away will be best, but there’s one more thing I must ask of you, Creator… I wish to take Reyna with me. I will train her to take over as tribe Warrior, when I can no longer protect you.” She looks at Serafina, hopeful.

“Very well.” The Creator ended the meeting and went back to her room. She sure was going to miss having Dina around, but she made some good points. She is glad her tribe is so focused on the future.