Elixia was partly conscious as she laid on the cell floor. The world around her swirled around and she felt weak to her marrow. What was she injected with? She kept on wondering. She didn't want to give them the satisfaction of being defeated.
Johnbones helped Ishita to a room. He also helped her to sit. "You should have stayed very far from Elixia. She is daringly dangerous". Johnbones said as he squatted in front of Ishita to help her clean the blood on her forehead.
"But I won at last". Ishita said with a brood smile. Johnbones removed his hand and looked her in the eye for some seconds. Then he got up and took the bowl of water and towel which he used to clean her forehead away.
"If I hadn't come early, you would have died or probably way more injured than you are now". He said as he walked to put plasters where she injured. "What do you need her for exactly, Johnbones?". Ishita asked as she held his hand. Stopping him from going to the desk.
Johnbones looked into thin as he was taken aback. He didn't want Elixia dead. In fact, he would kill anyone aiming at that. He just had to be this biased because of his daughter. This was the condition that gave him to prove his love for her. He really liked the girl but, he was helpless now.
He turned to look at Ishita. "That is not necessary. Just don't kill her or try harming her again. Our aim is just to hold her captive". He said and walked to the desk. He picked up a parchment paper and sat to read what was there. But soon, his mind digressed from there to the memories of Elixia in his head.
She is innocent of this act of his. She didn't mean any harm to him. But he was harming her. She would probably hate him deeply now. His mind was flounced back to the present, when Ishita droped something.
"If you really miss your family, you should go back. At least we still have some time left to stay here". Ishita said as she played with the object she fell. "What do you mean by some time left to stay here?". He asked knowing it had some other meaning.
She looked at him stunned and shock her head. "Do you really not know who you are dealing with? You are dealing with the prince of Vetimom. He will not let his love slip off his fingers. Now that he had the chance". Ishita said expecting him to already know all this.
"He is way smarter than the king and cunning. I know how extreme he will go to prove you did wrong". Ishita said. Johnbones was expressionless. " So when do we leave this place?". He asked as he sat to face her and a smirk climbed her lips.
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Demvirous struggled to wear his his robe before his armour. His body ached badly. And so many scars were seen on it. He grimaced as he placed the robe on his body. Then Agememnom walked in. "Do you need any help?". He asked with an eyebrow lifted.
"No my prince". Demvirous answered. "Okay. You have to hurry". He said and left the room. "Yes my prince". Demvirous said and tied the robes. He walked to the mirror to see his reflection. His mouth was still bruised. And his standing position had changed. He stood more on the left cause the right ached badly.
He panted heavily. Then he pushed all his hair to the back then walked out. Agememnom was talking to some of the royal guards when he saw Demvirous heading towards them.
"I honestly thought you wouldn't survive in there". Agememnom said. "Don't underestimate me my prince". He said and stood his left. Agememnom smiled. He was well pleased with the men at his side's.
One the left stood, Demvirous who loves his Elixia. And on the right stood, Run Ni Tama his childhood friend. "Let me summarised because Demvirous came late. If we leave for the east mountain now which is before dusk, we will get to there at the mid hour.
And I'm sure they wouldn't have left there by that time. They will probably be preparing to. We have to catch Johnbones and his acomplices. Are there any questions". He paused as he saw Demvirous raised his hand with his head bowed.
Gradually, he lifted his head. "What makes you sure they don't know we would arrival there soon?". Demvirous asked. "I have someone who is keeping a keen eye on them". Agememnom answered graciously.
"Then the person should have seen his acomplices, right my prince". "Yes. One of the people close to Johnbones is dead. I got the news this morning. And the other is a lady". Agememnom said.
Demvirous looked stunned as well as the royal guard. Run Ni Tama remained unfazed even though he was. "Anymore questions?". Agememnom asked as he looked at Demvirous and they all shook their head. "Good now let's leave". He said and walked to his horse.
The horses were arranged the way the way they stood. He didn't really like Demvirous , but he couldn't push him away. Especially now that Elixia wanted to keep him as her closest friend. The man pissed off Agememnom with his aura. Thank goodness he wasn't a prince, else his aura would be more domineering on Agememnom. They all rode quickly as possible.
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Johnbones and Ishita arranged the parchment papers on the desk into a bag. Everyone were busy with one thing or the other. "She still battles with the dose in her system. She really is strong, but I'm quite sure she will give up once it is mid-hour". Ishita said as she looked at the hour glass.
"At least by then we would be ready to leave and she won't create a scene". Ishita said with a smirk.
"Thank you so much old man". She said as she tapped his shoulder and was about to walk out. "Promise me". His words paused her in her tracks and she turned to look at him.
"What is it old man?". She seemed so happy. "Promise you will find a way to escape if anything happens". Johnbones said. Her eyebrow rose in astonishment. "Nothing as such will happen old man". She said as she waved her hand and turned to go.
"Promise me". He said again pausing her. Why was he acting like this. "Ishita promise me". He grabbed by the arm. "Okay I promise. Old". "Your father is way older than I am". He said as he walked back to what he was doing.
Ishita shook her head with an astonished smile. Wondering what was wrong with this wrong old man. Then she walked out.
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"My prince we close. What should we do next?". Run Ni Tama asked. "We sneak attack them". He said with a smirk. They got down from their horses. And headed to the east mountain with their legs.
Agememnom was dressed in red robes. Run Ni Tama was dressed in purple, Demvirous wore naive blue robes. Then the royal guards wore black.
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A man ran in panting hard. "What did you see?". Johnbones asked. "I. I saw, I saw the prince". The man said. "Alone?". Johnbones asked. "No. He is heading here with troop of men. We can't make it out of here sir". Johnbones rushed in to meet Ishita. He helped her put some of her stuffs in a bag. "Old man is everything okay?". She asked with a confused smile. "Prince Agememnom will soon have us surrounded". "Wh..What? How?". Her expression had turned totally confused.
"Leave now that you have the chance". Johnbones said as he pushed the bag to her. "What about you?". She asked worried. "I'm sure the prince does not want me dead. So go hurry". He said. She ran back to him and gave him a hug. "That's enough. Leave now". He said and she obeyed. She passed the back that was filled with bushes. Johnbones watched her till he couldn't see her shadow.
He sat down waiting for the prince. All his men stood in front of him. "You shouldn't have come to this mountain Johnbones. How do expect me to fight when I'm tired". Agememnom said and sat as he had climbed. Run Ni Tama smiled and Demvirous chuckled. The royal guards stood in front of Johnbones' men.
"I mean no harm Johnbones' men. I'm just here to arrest who you are shielding and his acomplices". He stood up and said. "You have to go through us". One of the men said. "It is on the king's order". He rose a bronze circular medal to show it as a proof, but the men didn't move an inch. "Okay, you asked for it". He turned to go back then pulled out one of the royal guard's sword and slit the person's throat who spoke on their behalf.
The man sword fell and he held his throat as blood rushed out. The rest looked scared, but still stood their ground. He held his sword again ready to strike when Johnbones spoke up. "Leave them and take me". His men paved way for to pass and he stood in front of Agememnom. "We are of the same height now. That's nice". Agememnom said as he measured height with Johnbones.
"Seize him already Demvirous". He said as he looked into Johnbones eyes. Then walked forward and then entered the house. After a while he came out with Elixia. He carried her bridal style. "Search the area for the girl. She isn't inside and". He paused in his tracks. "Kill them all but leave the lady and Johnbones alive. I want them in the palace". Then he slowly walked down the hill. "Yes my prince".