Internal Monologue Final Frame

 

I can hear the murmuring of the crowd, the joyful  sobs of my mother, the clink of armor and the footsteps of someone slowly walking towards me. I open my eyes. There he is standing in front of me, his robe glistening with jewels, the King. I look to my left and see my parents, full of pride. It makes me happy. I look to my right and see the knights and their shining armor, that will be me soon. I’ve memorized the oath but with all this pressure I’m afraid I might mess up. After all I’ve gone through I can’t mess this up. I’m uncomfortable and perspiring but the conditions are probably worse in armor. This is the most important part of my life.I’m about to become a knight.

I close my eyes. I remember all the things that led up to this moment. My friends and I were determined to become knights just like our fathers. But only Gawain and I made it this far. When I was seven I started sword training. At eight I learned how to ride a horse. By the time I was thirteen I was adept at cavalry, swordsmanship and chivalry. I’m proud of myself  because all my hard work and training paid off. It was worth the struggle. During training we would constantly get hurt. But we persevered. There were even some times when I wanted to give up. I’m glad I didn’t because then I wouldn’t be here now.

After I become a knight I’ll save damsels and go on adventures. I will bring honor to my family and the King. They’ll be so proud. What happens when there’s a war? Will I be called on to fight?  All my friends might die. I hope I don’t die. Perhaps I shouldn’t be a knight. What about when there’s peace? What will I do, will I get bored? Will the King send me on missions? Maybe I’ll do tournaments. When I’m a knight I’ll probably get rich and famous. Then I’ll probably raise my own children and train them to become knights too. It all starts now so I better not mess up.

The King draws his sword. I stop breathing. I feel the sword on my left shoulder. I feel the sword on my right shoulder. I say the oath, and the room explodes in applause. Finally, I’m a knight.