Hall Of Justice

He heard King Osiris’ booming voice then. “Your first trial in the Hall of Justice.” 

He watched as a large, muscular, Egyptian soldier made of pure gold walked forward holding a spear and shield in his hands. Marlon felt  like he was at a definite disadvantage. They stared into each other’s eyes as they slowly began circling each other. Marlon didn’t know if his weapons would work. He had never fought someone made out of pure gold.

The drums  beat sped up faster and faster and faster until they stopped. In a split second the gold soldier swung his strong muscular arm forward, launching his spear in Marlon’s  direction. With lightning speed reflexes Marlon moved out of the way. The spear lodged inside the ground where he had been once standing. The golden soldier let out a battle cry that seemed to enlive