@the king's court, Massalia.
Alexopoulos: - It's done my king.... The Voltisans have been dealt with, my king.
Alanis:- Do you make sure no one escaped??
Alexopoulos :- Yes, my king!
Alanis:- Good, now the attention must be to the people of the south..... Have they paid their taxes?
Alexopoulos :- I don't know my king, Elias should know perhaps, i will get him now.
@Elias chamber, Massalia.
Elias :- My lord, you are back, tell me you do not destroy that city!
Alexopoulos :- I did Elias, it was the king's order.... What can i do!
Elias:- You could have told them to flee, why kill them.
Alexopoulos :- gods! Why do i not think of it that way... you are right Elias.
Elias:- Their bloods is in your hands.
Alexopoulos :- Not mine, it's in the hands of the king.
Elias:- It in the hands of both of you, you and the king.
Alexopoulos : - My allegiance was sworn to the throne, not whoever is there..... I had no choice but to obey the king!
Elias : - Evena a ram knows when to stop fighting when its owner still wants fight.
Alexopoulos :- The king demands your presence, (holds Elias arm) He wanted to ask of the tax of some towns, try to defend them, if they are yet to pay, so the killing will not happen again , please!!!
@ the palace, Kingdom of Palamikous.
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Palamikous, a kingdom very powerful over the seas by the east side of Massalia.
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Colistous : - (running towards the king) Father! Father! Father!.....
Glakous:- I have matters to attend to, now, princess, go to your chamber i will join you when i am through here perhaps.
Colistous:- But father it is of serious matter (exclaimed).
Glakous:- Okay, i am all ears.
Colistous:- Stop and hear me out father!
Glakous:- Please make it quick.
Colistous:- It is king Alanis again.
Glakous:- (depressed) gods.... And what has he done to offend you again this time?
Colistous:- He burnt down the most populous city of his kingdom .
Glakous:-That is his kingdom, not mine, not yours and you can't save his people from him..... My daughter.
Colistous :- He's too cruel, i will kill him myself if i ever had the chance.
Glakous : - Such a beautiful princess like you shall never have hand in killing of anyone.....
Colistous:- I will father, if i had the chance with him.
Glakous :- You have always hate Alanis, not for once you liked him.
Soldier :- My king..... It's time!
Glakous:- A moment
Colistous :- Perhaps father, we can help the people of that kingdom.... We have the best army, your majesty, our Trojans can destroy him
Glakous :- Yes, they can, but it is not my kingdom.... Neither my concern!
Colistous :- Father i wi....
Soldier :- (breaks in) My king!!!
Glakous:- I have better things to discuss with the elders..... My princess. (kisses her forehead).
@the forest, way to Mattaris.
Gabris:- (behind a tree) Not so many journey through this road, now that it is dangerous than ever..... Why do you travel alone in this highly dangerous forest boy and where exactly are you heading?
Kearyhaz :- (Panic) Not going far my lord, I, I, intend to get help for my brother from the hills of Mat,Mattaris...my, my lord.
Gabris:- (laughs) Lord?...I am no a lord, boy!
Kearyhaz :- (surprised) But sire, you y-yoy.......
Gabris:- Looks like a lord? (laughs) no, no,,,,,,, you know boy, a man that loves food and wine like me, should perhaps know how to make his ways, especially when you are lazy...... (laughs) Dress like a lord, walk like a lord, speaks like a lord, do things like a lord. .....(silently) gambles like a lord, you know?
Kearyhaz :-And... And, and
Gabris :- Fucks like a lord?,,,, i know you are going to say that!
Kearyhaz :- No, that wasn't what i wanted to say
Gabris:- Then what boy? I should do it like a king?
Kearyhaz :- I uhm...
Gabris:- No, not that, you are not even ashamed, how could you talk like that!!!,,, see i am so honest, i can't pretend to be somebody that i wasn't.
Kearyhaz :- But sire, you just pretended to be a lord that you are not!
Gabris:- Aye! I have to survive.
Kearyhaz :- By pretending to be a honest-fake lord??
Gabris:- Shut up! You are making me talk too much, and now i am hungry and thirsty for some wine.
Kearyhaz :- What?!! ...i am sorry.
Gabris:- Hills of Mattaris, where exactly?
Kearyhaz :- The base of the hills perhaps.
Gabris:- Why on earth are you going there? Are you out of your mind? It is too far and dangerous.
Kearyhaz :- I know, i have to.
Gabris:- Why?!
Kearyhaz :- My little brother is so sick, he could die soon if i don't do this for him... People told me the "Old Lady" would help , if, i make it to the cave.
Gabris:- i have never heard she did anything good before... Well, good luck with that!
Kearyhaz :- I have the feelings she would help.... I have to try anyway.
Gabris:- Well, i should follow you perhaps..... But, i am hungry and thirsty, also SCARED! Not only of the far road, but also the mystery creatures on it's way.... The three headed creatures.
Kearyhaz :- Okay..... If i may ask, why do you leave the place you are coming from, because it seems you are heading to the capital and starting a new life there?
Gabris:- Yes you are right, I am going to the capital to live there, because, everyone in Anapous, my home kingdom now knows who i am, Gabris the drunkard lord. You have to start going now boy....the hills of Mattaris is a very far place.
Kearyhaz:- Okay, Lord Gabris!
Gabris:- (laughs) My regards to all those three headed creatures.
Kearyhaz :- (a bit scared) Hmm..... Okay!
@the market of a small town, Massalia.
Gabris :- Park those jars of wine, i will take it to the palace with me.
Man:- My lord i.....
Gabris:- Are those wine good ones.
Man:- They are made from the purest my lord.... They are made for the kings.
Gabris :- Park them..... Now!!!
Man:- Okay, my lord.... Perhaps you going to pay me over, my lord.
Gabris:- Hey! You, get me those breads and milk.
Woman:- It is all exchange for twenty Massalian coin my lord.
Gabris:- What!! Twenty?
Woman :- Yes my lord, things are so cost now... The farmers are saying the lands are not producing enough now!
Gabris:- You know i won't pay a coin..... Only if you want me to call the palace guards to whip you.
Woman:- I am sorry my lord..... It all yours!
Gabris:- And you???
Man:- (angrily) Here, my, my lord.
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Two days later, Kearyhaz's so close to the hills of Mattaris , now in it's woods, just some days to be there.
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An Old Woman:- Don't be afraid of the creatures you will encounter on your way boy.
Kearyhaz :- (Voice breaking) b.l.e.s.s.i.n.g.s t.o you
Woman:- Come closer, don't be afraid (she lay hands on him), and now you will defeat all that comes your way.
Kearyhaz:- (Felt something strange in him) Why are you doing this?
Woman:- What you seek now is not why you are here, you will come back for the thing that brought you here.... And you need safe passage.
Kearyhaz:- What is that? I am only here on behalf of my brother!.
Woman:- You will find out when you get back home.
(the old woman then disappeared)
Kearyhaz :- (surprised) Hmm? Is this a dream?.... Somebody should... (rustling in the woods) What is that, (more rustling).... Who's there? Reveal yourself!!!
(A very strange huge three headed creature appeared)
Creature:- Roarrrrrrrr!!!!!! Roarrrrrrr!!!!!
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A well struck blow on Kearyhaz knocked him off his feet, even before he (Kearyhaz) could get back on his feet, the creature is behind him, howling and roaming to kill.
Kearyhaz quickly picked his sword and deep it in the creature's arm... With Kearyhaz holding the sword and not letting go of it, the creature lifts up Kearyhaz giving him another blow on his belly.
Another hit again, this time, Kearyhaz fell on a very large stone with his back.
The creature is bleeding green liquid that can be referred to as blood, running towards Kearyhaz again.
But the creature fell and hit it's head on the large stone Kearyhaz was laying. This gave Kearyhaz a big chance to kill the creature, which he did.
Defeating the muscular three headed monster wasn't easy, but a mix of little luck and intelligence makes it look fun.
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Kearyhaz :- Wow! That was quick, i can't believe i did kill that monster, i need to rest now..... It will be dark soon.
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He brought out a bottle of water from his bag that has been prepared for the journey, also took out some fried meat and bread.
He was about to have a bite when he heard something, something like footsteps, like two or three people are approaching, he immediately put back his meal into his bag to check those who are approaching.
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Kearyhaz :- (in hiding and silently) What on earth this is? ! (asking himself) Kearyhaz are you going to let that thing pierce you.... Hmm! Just like they said, this forest is full of mysterious creatures, gods!!!
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He was thinking of running or fighting, the three headed bull-like creature breaks the silence roaring at him
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Kearyhaz :- he found me,,,,,,,,, oh no!!!
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The beast moving directly to where Kearyhaz was hidden, He quickly jumped out and pull out his sword and ready for a fight.....
At first, the bull get the better of Kearyhaz, knocking him down several times with its head, hitting him with its body , both its tail and its six legs were involved in the fight that lasted for a while.... Kearyhaz only managed to struck it down because of the powers the old woman bestowed on him.
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Kearyhaz :- (breathing heavily and relaxing on a tree base).... Haaaaa! That was close, that thing almost break all my bones, I must relax and cover these wounds.
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At night, Kearyhaz was sleeping beside a tree.
He heard a large bird flying around from his sleep.
The large three headed bird cut Kearyhaz on his face with it claws.
With no waste of time Kearyhaz defeat the bird.
Kearyhaz couldn't sleep for the rest of the night because he was too frightened..... Sooner, it's dawn of the new day, the beautiful sun shining over everything.
Kearyhaz ate some food and starts his journey, he fought with some other minor mysterious creatures before finally arriving at the entrance of the cave.
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IN THE CAVE
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The witch :- Come Kearyhaz, i have been expecting you for years, you have come from far away.... Come, Berenike.
Kearyhaz :- (surprised) How, h-h-how did you know my name?!
The witch:- Your destiny has brought you to me, perhaps Kearyhaz time is not on your side, you have a great task ahead of you...Berenike!
Kearyhaz :- What do you mean?.... Me?....Berenike?!
The witch:- Does it matter now? Your brother is dying at home waiting for you to get something from me!
Kearyhaz :- You even know why i am here.... gods!
The witch:- Of course I do, come.
Kearyhaz :- I am even afraid of getting back home,,, because of the creatures.
The witch :- You need not to be worried, your path will be cleared this time and the next you are coming.
Kearyhaz :- I don't think i will be coming back..... Because, i don't have purpose to.
The witch :- (laughs) My boy, when you get back home, you will have purpose to come back.... Take this! (gives him a small bottle filled with liquid).
Kearyhaz :- Thank you,,,, and why are you calling me Berenike, what does it means?
The witch:- Oh Kearyhaz,..... Berenike, is an old language, it means "bringer of victory".
Kearyhaz :- (thought for a while) Does that means, victory is here, my brother will work again (smile).
The witch :- The day you come back here, you will understand why i calls you "bringer of victory".
@Voltis.
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Kearyhaz got back home safely without fighting any mysterious creatures like the witch promised, On getting to his city , he saw that everything has been burnt down with corpse of both human and animals all over the city leaving their dead body rotting.
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Kearyhaz :- The city has been burnt down.... The king's armies must have come back when i left.... gods!, where is Brakelit, where is my brother.... No, no, no, no , he can't die, he won't die,,, no, no, no, i must find him. B....R....A....K....E....L....I....T!
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Kearyhaz later found the corpse of his brother somewhere on their street... Kearyhaz shouting and crying alone in the place that can now be called "dead land"
He returned to the old witch with anger and for revenge.
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