" Prince Arthur, I am suspecting that our border has been weakened and I got some intruders from our neighboring kingdom.".
" Did you question them General? and why is our border weakened? What about the protection spells from the witches? ".
" Prince Arthur, I think Someone more stronger than our great witch has done this and somebody from our own kingdom is helping him ."
" Did you try to find out who's the person?"
" I am trying My Prince, but every track is well covered ."
" Where are the prisoners? I would like to interrogate them."
" They are in the dungeon ".
Arthur went to the Dungeon with the General.
There were two men , both of their bodies were covered in dried blood and bruises.
" See, who is here to bless us with his presence? The Great Prince Arthur!!!!".
one of the men said...
Arthur could feel the sarcasm in his voice...
" Do you really admire me that much Shifter???."
" You are living in a delusional world Prince. You are a weak , fragile human in front of me..Why would I admire a pathetic human ?". The other man snapped.
" Voice down you filthy animal. Think before you speak , otherwise you lose your head". The general said in an angry voice .
" Why did you come to my kingdom ? Who sent you?". asked Arthur
" Keep on asking , you won't get a word from us".
" General , Tie them in wolfsbane and keep on injecting them silver.. I want to see how long they can hold themselves." Arthur could feel the fear in their eyes ....
" you cannot do this to Us Prince... You are a coward like he said"... They were yelling behind the bars.....
" Who is that man behind you ???.If you tell the names, I may spare your lives. you know that you are doing this against your king's will . you are jeopardising the peace between two kingdoms ".
" Who wants peace...??? That weak king of our Kingdom.... Our great leader offered a world to rule by Us ..and our king.....His reign is going to end...and a new strength will arise and conquer the world... you will doom Prince Arthur. Entire humanity will vanish and become a history ".
" General, do as I say...Let's see how we can make them talk???.
Arthur left the place....But his mind was a mess..
' Father told me that we are at peace with the Shifter kingdom . Then, why are they trying to cross our kingdom???.Who is the one helping them??? What's their intention???. He thoughts were interrupted by the General.
" Prince, Are you alright?"
" Yes General.. I am alright..We have to strengthen our borders and I have to arrange a meeting with the king Ares of the shifter kingdom as soon as possible."
" As you wish..How was your day at the festival??? Did you find out someone you like?
" What are you talking about General?".
" The Air is whispering that Prince Arthur is seeing someone ".
Arthur chuckled at his comment..
" I didn't know that air has ears and tongue".
" So, that's true".
" May be".
" Are you going back to the festival Prince".
" I can't go back now General . My kingdom is in danger. I cannot abandon my responsibility ."
" I understand .. you need to rest Prince.. "
" Yes, It's late and I am a bit tired from the journey .. "
Arthur left for his chamber....
Other kingdom....
Cassandra's Chamber...
" Princess.... You have to choose him or your kingdom ... "
" Why would I have to choose between them??? "Because that will decide the fate of the entire world .I will burn the entire world ".
" Why would you do that?"
" because I would like to watch you suffer . You can decide on one life or countless lives".
" You are a cold ,heartless bastard ".
" I would accept it as a compliment. Don't forget that you made me like this".
" It is the real you...You were always like this from the beginning... You were always a dark soul".
" Enough talking Cassandra, the time is ticking "....
The man took out his dagger and pointed towards the heart of the man, whose face was bruised and covered with blood.
" So, this should be a good bye for both of you ".
She met the eyes of the other man ; the same blue eyes....the same longingness...the tenderness....the love .....
His eyes comforting her in a way that it's the time to let him go for the sake of the world....
The other man stabbed him in the chest.... Blood started to spill.... Her vision blurred.....
" Stop"..... She screamed...
Her heart has broken into different pieces ... The agony .... She could not bear it anymore...