THE NEXT MORNING
[It is a beautiful morning. The Spartan ships came ashore of Olympia. Icarus comes down from the ship...]
Icarus:
It's not lies what they say about Olympia.
It's really beautiful!
[He made his way with his soldiers to the palace.]
[The Bells were rung..]
Jerry:
Egan!
The Spartans are here.
Egan:
Bring them to the courtroom.
[Egan and his subjects gather in the courtroom to welcome Icarus.]
[The doors were opened and Icarus and his fine Spartan soldiers enters the palace. He was astonished to see the fine craftsmanship of the palace.]
Egan:
Welcome to Olympia, King Icarus!
Hope your journey would've been comfortable.
Icarus:
It was good.
And I like your city.
(gazing around...) Changed a lot!
The last time I came here was on your Dad's marriage.
I can feel the loss when I came in.
And my deep condolences for your loss.
He was a good man. A good king!
And I miss him.
Egan:
Thank you, King Icarus.
It will be an honor for us if you sit with us.
Icarus:
Oh!
Thanks.
[And sits down on a chair kept specially for him. It was a red wooden chair designed finely.]
Egan:
I heard your son has gone exile for his test.
Icarus:
Yeah!
Egan:
Why so early?
Icarus:
Because of some internal affairs.
Egan:
Oh! I see.
Icarus:
I want to speak with you alone, my king.
Egan:
Then let the court be dismissed.
[Everyone leaves and the Spartans were taken care and the Olympians provided refreshments.
Meanwhile, Icarus and Egan came along to speak something private. Cicero passed that way. Icarus notices him and..]
Icarus:
King Cicero!
How are you?
Cicero:
Hey! I'm fine.
Got big!
How are you, how is Elene and Eugene?
Icarus:
They're fine and you're getting old.
Cicero:
What!
No!
Icarus:
But I can find some white hairs sprouting.
[Egan giggles and both laughs...]
Cicero:
You have not changed a bit.
Icarus:
Egan, your father's death is not the only reason I came here.
Egan:
Is there something else?
Icarus:
A Bad thing is coming!
Fo all of us.
Cicero:
What bad thing?
Icarus:
The Persian king has decided to invade Greece.
Egan:
Oh!
Another trouble?
Icarus:
Yeah!
Egan:
Any specific reason for invasion?
Icarus:
I don't know.
Cicero:
Why?
Egan:
Every time there is war, it's because of that trident.
So, I guessed the Persians are coming for that.
Icarus:
As long as I knew him he don't believe myths.
Cicero:
You knew him.
Icarus:
Yeah.
Egan:
What's his name?
Icarus:
Gaspar!
Egan:
How long do you know him?
Icarus:
A month before!
And I know something about his army.
Cicero:
What is it?
Icarus:
Apart from his army, he has another army of immortal soldiers.
Egan:
Immortal?
How?
Icarus:
I don't have an idea.
Cicero:
You told you know him a moth before, How?
Icarus:
He sent a messenger to Sparta and asked me to betray Greece.
Cicero:
So, what will he give you in return?
Icarus:
He said that he'll spare Sparta.
Cicero:
Fucking son of a bitch!
Egan:
I don't trust Spartans.
But I trust you Icarus.
Cicero:
What if a war comes?
Icarus:
Then we have to stand together and fight.
Egan:
I don't want a war!
Icarus:
What!
Why?
Egan:
I don't want innocent blood to be spilled.
Icarus:
If we don't stop him...
Blood will spill!!
Cicero:
When will they come?
Icarus:
I'm not sure.
They didn't tell about that.
Egan:
What other things do you know about him?
Icarus:
He is a very cunning man and it is very challenging to decipher his plans.
Cicero:
What if they invade sooner?
Egan:
We move the coin before them.
Icarus:
How?
Egan:
You'll see it soon.
ATHENS
[Adrian reaches Athens. A beautiful city where there was happiness and love and joy everywhere. Athena was considered their patron goddess. The city was called Athens through the legendary contest between Athena and Poseidon. Both Athena and Poseidon requested to be patrons of the city and to give their name to it, so they competed with one another for the honor, offering the city one gift each. Poseidon produced a spring by striking the ground with his trident, symbolizing naval power. The contest of Athena and Poseidon, West Pediment of the Parthenon. Athena created the olive tree, symbolizing peace and prosperity. The Athenians, under their ruler Cecrops, accepted the olive tree and named the city after Athena.]
[Adrian moved into the palace to see his dying father. He walked into his father's room and saw him sleeping. He thought not to disturb him. So, he turned back to get out. As he reached the door...]
Aegeus:
Son!
Adrian:
Dad!
(hugging) How are you?
Aegeus:
I feel okay now after I saw you.
Adrian, I have put my hope in you. The future of Athens is with you.
After the flood, we lost many things.
Now it is up to you to overcome this.
I won't make it, son.
Please don't count on me.
Adrian:
Don't say like this father.
You'll survive.
I've brought the best doctors from Olympia.
They'll cure you.
Aegeus:
It was Egan's call.
Am I right?
Adrian:
Yeah!
Aegeus:
A good boy, and now he's a king.
And Athens needs a king now.
Adrian:
You are there.
Aegeus:
Not for long.
Aegeus:
I want to see you as a king before I die.
[The doctors came in and...]
Adrian:
The doctors are here.
[And they began to treat him. Adrian went out and saw a soldier waiting for him..]
Adrian:
Arno!
How are you? (hugging)
Arno:
I'm fine!
Adrian:
How was your journey?
Arno:
It was nice.
Arno:
I missed you.
Adrian:
Yeah!
Me too.
Arno:
Are you going somewhere?
Adrian:
Yeah! To my room.
Arno:
Shall I tag along?
Adrian:
You don't need to ask that.
ADRIAN'S ROOM
[Adrian and Arno are in the bed kissing passionately. Adrian wore a pant and no shirts while Arno wore nothing. A moment came for them to have sex.]
Adrian:
It's been so long since I ever slept with you.
Arno:
Then go ahead, my love.
[And they spend some time privately. After they had sex...]
Adrian:
Arno!
Look we can't live together if I become the king.
Arno:
Why not?
Adrian:
No one knows I'm gay.
If this secret comes out, then I'm busted.
Arno:
So what are you planning actually?
Adrian:
I don't know.
All I wanted now is save my father.
[Someone knocks the door...]
[Adrian puts on his clothes and opens..]
[A Servant stands and...]
Servant:
The doctor wants to see you, my prince.
[Adrian moves to his father's room and met the doctor.]
Doctor:
Look, my prince, your father doesn't have much time.
Adrian:
What!
You told you'll save him!
Doctor:
I tried my best.
It's too late.
Adrian:
How much time is left?
Doctor:
Probably a month, or less.
[Adrian's eyes fill with tears and Arno comes and hugs him.]
Arno:
Do not worry!
Adrian:
Don't hug me here.
No one must see us like this anymore.
Arno:
Okay, chill!
Go and speak with him.
Go...
[Adrian makes his way towards the room of Aegeus feeling heartbroken.]