"Stop it right there" Someone said from behind them
The duo slowly turned around in fear to face the person with their hands up but were rather met with disappointment. It was an old fragile-looking man dressed in rags and sneakers on
" Hey, old man, stop pointing that shit at me. Who do you think you are?" Derrick snorted at the elderly
"Derrick, keep it down. He's an old man, we can't be shouting at him. Besides, I think he's got a disease or something. I don't want to be the cause of someone's death" Andrey whispered to him. "Master, is there a way we might help you?"
The old man attacked Andrey with his rod and caused his waist to bleed a little. Andrey sat down and held his waist in pain. "What gives? I'm already being nice enough to you"
"Boss, are you alright? You old hag!" Derrick held the man's shirt and shook him "Do you know who you just hit? That's the CEO of the biggest company in Rome. I'll teach you a lesson"
"Wait! The old man said. CEO? That word isn't in existence in this period. Did you both by any chance come from the future? I'm from the future too" The old man asked
"Oh my! How did you get here? Is there a way out because we would really need that at the moment?" Derrick asked
"How do we find the Catholic church when one of us is injured?" Andrey stood up and asked
"Right! I'm sorry I hit you" the old man said
Derrick looked at the man with an indifferent look and smiled "Why don't you take that apology.... and shove it up your ass?"
"Derrick, please. We don't have time. I don't know that Lucas would do if we don't get to that church and fast"
"Uhm... I think he said he was going to take him to his Majesty and let the emperor decided on what to do with him"
" You think I don't know that"
"But you just said-"
"Just shut it. I know you don't care about Thomas, I don't too. I stopped caring when he cheated on me– groan– but whether we like it or not we still have to help him. So, Mr , is there a way out of this?"
"If there was, do you think I'll still be here, honey?" The old man retorted
"This is useless. Let's go, Derrick. There's no time" they began to walk away
"Why don't you make yourself useful and figure out a way to get outta here before we come back. Oh and there's also a ransom" Derrick offered before they left.
They walked for hours and hours and eventually got to the forest. There were royal guards guarding the entire entrance, stopping anyone from coming in.
"What in the name of-? What is this? What are y'all doing here guarding a bush"
"Derrick, stop blabbing your mouth"
"Why? I own it"
"Remember what happened to Thomas? I don't want you captured too so be careful of what you say. This isn't the modern day world where you would insult a person and they would insult you back. If you insult someone here, they might take your head and eat it as BBQ" Andrey warned him
" You didn't have to put it that harsh. You had me at the first sentence you said "
"Hey" A strong voice said from behind them. It was a voice that would make anyone die of goosebumps
"What are you ladies doing here?" The man said again
Derrick was on cloud nine a second ago but his mood had changed drastically" Ladies? Well that is rather rude?" He turned around and insulted him. The man was extremely good looking. He was embodied with a golden armour which made him look captivating like General Lucas but that man looks more manly than the grade A body builder standing in front of them.
"If you weren't so handsome, I would, I would, what would I do?"
"Should I take that as an insult or as a compliment? If I were to take it as an insult, you calling me rude would give you the same punishment as that of treason" The man smirked
"What is the punishment for treason?" Derrick asked
"Well treason is punishable by death of course"
"Your highness, are you ready to go?" A guard came and knelt before him
"Yes. Go and ready the horses" he commanded
"Your highness?" Derrick asked rather to himself than to Andrey. "Are you a prince?"
The man laughed out loud with his deep voice, throwing his head back, showing us his magnificent set of white teeth.
"Darling, I am the prince" the man answered
"You're Prince ?" Derrick asked
"What? You don't know my name?"
"I don't"
"Guards seize him" The prince ordered "Tie him up and bring him to the dungeons". Two guards came and took him.
"Don't worry about me, boss. Focus on finding Thomas"
Andrey who was just looking at the man in amazement snapped out of his daze and tried to plead with the man. "Your highness, please release him" he knelt down and begged
"I will, once he's able to tell me my name and sing it as a song across the whole of Rome and beyond" the man said and went away with his guards.
"Why is this still happening to me? None of them can keep their mouths shut. Don't worry, Derrick, I'll come and help you once I find Thomas"
Andrey went alone into the forest with a bleeding waist. The mission was to find the location of the church and find the entrance into it's basement.
The forest had became dark because it was already night. Andrey still didn't have any luck finding the base. He was alone and scared. His body had become sticky and his blood had wasted a lot with all the walking around. He was dizzy, hungry, thirsty and he just remembered his dog was on the ship. There was food with her so he didn't have to worry so much.
Footsteps could be heard in a distance. Andrey immediately bend down by a tree in fear. He was shivering, he was scared, he was cold, and he was crying. He closed his eyes and accepted his fate.
He felt a pair of eyes looking at him after the footsteps had stopped. "What are you doing here?" A cold voice said.
A familiar voice. Andrey opened his eyes and looked at the General. He was happy and scared at the same time. He was planning on sneaking into the basement and rescue Thomas but since the General had caught him sneaking around, his cover had been blown.
He knelt down and pleaded" please, nice General, release my friend"
The General chuckled and said "It's amusing how you didn't beg for your life first. What makes you think I won't kill you too?"
"Please, I'll do anything. Is there anything you want, I'll do it" Andrey sobbed
"First, how did you find this place? Many have tried but never succeeded" General Lucas asked
Andrey stood up. He was confused. Does he mean his hideout? Right, it was found near a big mess where a baobab tree stood next to.
"Just a hunch"
The General pulled out a knife and held it against his neck "Don't play with me, boy. How did you find here?" His expression changed
Andrey collapsed.