Warriors in Winter by Mary Pope Osborne & AG Ford

Author:Mary Pope Osborne & AG Ford
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Published: 2019-01-07T16:00:00+00:00

Jack chose one of the metal jackets for himself and slipped his arms into it. The metal was freezing cold!

“Oh, man, how can warriors run or fight in this?” said Jack. “It weighs a ton!”

“And they march with really heavy packs on their backs, too!” said Annie.

“And carry shields!” said Jack. “Huge shields!”

“Unbelievable!” said Annie.

“Now helmets!” said Jack. He studied the row of helmets.

He picked one for himself and lowered it onto his head. “Oh, man, at least another fifteen pounds!” he said.

“Let me try one,” said Annie.

Jack picked a helmet for Annie and lowered it onto her head.

“Help!” she squeaked. “I can hardly see or hear.” Annie’s helmet partially covered her eyes, ears, cheeks, and mouth.

Jack laughed. “I can hardly see, either,” he said. “But I feel braver wearing this stuff. Don’t you?”

“No,” said Annie. “I’m dying in here.” Her voice was muffled.

“Okay, let’s take everything off,” said Jack.

Suddenly voices and the sound of running feet came from outside.

“Full armor! No packs!” a man shouted. “Emperor’s parade begins at high noon!”

“Yikes,” said Annie.

“Get out of their way!” Jack said in a panic. He pulled Annie into the shadows.

Warriors poured into the armory. Jack recognized the cooks and craftsmen among the others.

“Mars the Victor,” Annie said. Her voice was muffled inside her helmet.

“Quiet!” Jack whispered.

“Belts! Helmets! Shields!” someone bellowed. A stocky centurion stood at the entrance of the armory.

Oh, no, thought Jack. Another centurion!

“Double time!” the man roared.

The warriors moved quickly down the shelves, gathering metal jackets, helmets, and military belts.

“Everyone in line! Now!” the centurion shouted.

The warriors grabbed weapons and shields. The armory was filled with loud voices and clanking metal.

“We have to get out of here!” Jack said to Annie. “We can take everything off outside! Let’s go!”

“I can’t see!” Annie said.

“I’ll lead you!” Jack said.

Jack took Annie’s hand. Stumbling awkwardly in their heavy armor, they moved with the warriors toward the entrance.

“Line up!” the centurion bellowed. “Single file!”

The warriors almost knocked Jack and Annie over as they all spilled out into the bright sunlight.

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