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Chapter 45 - 45

Int. Dan's room- Night

He is still shocked about the contents of the scroll

Dan: That man was right. I have been calling my enemy father all this time. He will have to pay with his life

The door opens, Ella enters and then falls down

Dan: By the way I am not stupid to get drugged that easily. Why are you wearing black. You?! You are hurt. It's dad's poisoned arrow.

He quickly goes out to get some medicine meeting his father on the way

King Lion: What are you doing here this late. Are you sick

Dan: No, I can't sleep properly so I came to get something to help me sleep

King Lion: Where is your wife, shouldn't she be taking care of you?

Dan: I don't want to wake her up. Your arm, you are bleeding

King Lion: What a devoted husband you are. Don't worry about me, I surely got the other party. How dare they trespass on my land. One of them should be dying as we speak

Dan: Should I help you with that?

King Lion: No, you go to sleep I will do it on my own

Dan: Good night {How I wish you would have died. But don't worry, I will surely give you exactly what you gave my family with my own hands}

He removes the arrow and starts to tend to her

Dan: Look at all these scares, you must have had a tough life. How can a woman's body be this scared. It must have hurt

Int. Mountain -Tent - Night

They arrive very defeated. Melanie is tending to them

Captain: Where is Craig?

Dawn: Unfortunately he didn't make it

Wayne: That man is very strong, even Ella was having a hard time

Captain: Where is she?

Dawn: She was hit with an arrow. I don't know if she will make it

Melanie: And you guys just left her? Where is she?

Junior: Where is sister?

Melanie: I thought I told you not to come in. There is too much blood here

Riley: I will take him out

Captain: Do you think she survived

Dawn: I believe she will

Wayne: I still think her chances are low, how will she explain her injuries. Surely they must have captured and are interrogating her if she is still alive

Captain: War is closing in on us

Int. Library - Day

He goes back to put the book when accidentally another one falls down

Dan: What is this (he reads it) This symbol, it matches hers. So Ella is royalty!

Int. Dan's room- Day

He walks in but Ella tried to get up and leave

Dan: We need to talk

Ella: I have nothing to say to you

Dan: I think you owe me this much. I am giving you another chance here. Look at what we have become, secrets and lies. Tell me or else

Ella: Or what? If you wanted to report me I wouldn't be here. Foolish coward

Dan: Yes I am foolish for still loving you so deeply. I am a coward for not having the guts to have you arrested because I want to protect you no matter what. It heart hurts to see us like this

Ella: Heart breaks can heal after some time but the dead can't be brought back to life. The innocent were slaughtered, forced into slavery while you get to enjoy our food and gold. Your people wrong my people. I watched my mom and dad get killed before my eyes

Dan: I am deeply sorry about what happened. It should not have happened, but let me ask you this. Did you ever love me or was I just a means to achieve your goals?

Ella: Yes, everything is a facade, it's a pity I got caught. Staying here is no longer fun, I am bored. From now on stay far from me or else I will take off your head. I am the archer you have been searching for after all, you know what mess I can create

She goes towards the door when Dan back hugs het

Dan: Still, don't go. You are still hurt and in pain. If not for me stay till your injury heals. Then we will talk about us if you have calmed down and thought this through

Ella: I don't believe in love. The only thing I like is killing and causing trouble. Don't make me regret not silencing you right now

She just walks away and rides her horse. Dan decides to follow after her. At a distance Mike also follows them

Mike: {It seems I have hit the bulls eye today, all the secret shall be exposed. Now they will lead me to their hideout}

Ext. Mountain - Day

She catches up with everyone

Riley: It's been days since we heard from you. And here I thought you were already in the land of the dead. I am glad you are not thought

Wayne: This is new, I am glad you have a fraction of love for her

Riley: Says who? We need a killing machine like her. She has a duty to take as many people with her to accompany her to hell

Ella: I am glad you are still you

Wayne: I am glad you escaped that place. I was scared they would torture you

Ella: I always find a way

Riley: The captain is waiting for you. Go inside

He is hiding behind the trees when Riley spots her and shouts

Riley: Enemy!

Dan: Please don't

Leo: (points a sword at him) Don't move or else you will be killed

Dan: I am not here to fight

Leo: (grabs him) Let's go

Mike is quietly observing then goes back

Riley: What are you waiting for, kill him. He is the prince, if he goes he will have us wiped out. He is the perfect person to send a message

Dawn: I agree. Let's send his head on a spike

Dan: Wait! (Leo cuts his shoulder)

Riley: Quit playing and kill him

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