When We Come to It

Ten years of hopeless war. Ten years, fighting for a mad king. Filya wants nothing more than desertion and escape. Unfortunately, he travels with honorable Sir Pyotr. On a scouting mission, Sir Pyotr battles a magical bridge guardian. Filya sees his chance to escape. Only one problem - he'd abandon Sir Pyotr to capture and death. Unless Filya can find a way to save them both... When We Come to It, a fantasy adventure short story with knights and magic, and something more important than either: friendship.
From Stefon Mears, author of Half a Wizard and With a Broken Sword.