Like all the girls in the small village of Deseril, Amanda's 18th birthday was very special. On this day, the petite, short-haired blonde was allowed to use her fighting skills against a male opponent for the first time.
The women of Deseril were peaceful folk, but the village was situated not far from Zolofft, a town populated by brutish men who scoffed at the abilities of women and had little respect for them. At one time, girls who had ventured into the Decoton Forest were never seen again, presumably ravaged by a Zolofftian and carried back there as slaves. Thus the Deseril women had begun training themselves in wrestling and other combative skills to be used for self-defense. In addition, they found they had to subjugate their own males, who had become influenced by the Zolofftians and tried to enslave their own women. Males, by their own doing, had found themselves domesticated, and boys and girls were separated and raised to take their place in the society according to their sex.
It was into this society that Amanda was born, and she trained hard and well. She was doing her morning stretching routine when Donatella, her mother, entered her bedroom, closing the door behind her and, smiling, embraced her daughter.
"Happy birthday Amanda!"
Amanda jumped up and returned the smile and embrace. "Good morning mother!"
"And how is my birthday girl today?"
"I feel fine, I just finished stretching and am about to begin my morning exercises."
"Good, I came in just in time. I have a different routine planned for you today!"
She opened the bedroom door again, and standing there was a tall muscular young man, wearing short pants. He entered proudly and stood before Amanda, who always exercised nude. She barely reached his chest, and her eyes widened as she looked up at him.
Donatella strolled to her bed and sat down, relaxing. "You may begin fighting anytime, children."
Although she had awaited this moment for quite some time, she found herself nervous and hesitant. Her hesitancy cost her dearly, for the confident male quickly wrapped his arms around her in a tight headlock. He squeezed so hard her face turned red, and she began to feel lightheaded.
