CHAPTER 20

(Cross controls the knife with his eyes and pierced it into seri's heart. She paused and bleed to death)

Cross: (Sits on the floor) What have I done.. (Crying)

Sylvia: You did the right thing Cross. This are one of the liabilities you should have as a sorcererlord. Don't blame yourself.

Cross: I just killed someone. Like I stabbed her through the heart.

(Jane enters)

Jane: What happened?

Mike: Thank God you are good.

Jane: Oh... (Covers her mouth) She is dead.

Sarah: She was the witch behind your predicaments.

Cross: I had no choice Jane.

Jane: I understand Cross.

Sarah: I think this will be the first time we will be on the same side Cross.

Cross: I am the knight of Wallnock I have to save the princess no matter what.

Sarah: Sylvia, you want to know who killed your daughter?

Sylvia: (Angry) Don't bring this into the matter.

Cross: Hey hey hey. Sarah you have done enough. Go back to bed and let's find a way to burn this dead body.

Sylvia: I want her to tell me something.

Cross: Sylvia you have ti leave now. I am sorry but please leave.

Sarah: Meet me in private to know who pierced and arrow through Vera's body.

Sylvia: (Angry) I will....

Cross: (Cuts in) Stop ut Sylvia! She us cunny.. She wants you yo get annoyed. Mike please get Sylvia out and put her in her apartment.

Sarah: (Smiles) I am the loser Cross.

Cross: You were always losing to me. So its not new. I hope Mane is doing good. H is too old for the pain he has been going through since he knew my name.

Sarah: Mane is a strong man. Stronger than my father. I am sure he will overcome the pain. And you and Wallnock will all bow.

Cross: That's what you have always said since I met you. Just give up Sarah. Jane give me a hand here. (Wraps Seri dead body and took it to the river behind the palace. They dumped it there)

Jane: This is not good.

Cross: What is not good?

Jane: (Looks into Cross eyes) Are you sure you won't kill me if I become a beast again.

Cross: I killed Seri because I didn't want to hurt you. So why would I kill you. Jane,(Holds her hands) I love you. I saw everything in Vera in you. If you are hurt then I am hurt too.

(Jane didn't hesitate she pulls Cross head closer and they started kissing)

Mike: (Interrupts) Hmmm Hmm (Clears throat)

Cross: Mike!

Mike: Sorry if I interrupted anything. But the king wants me and you in the palace. He wasn't smling when he said that. I am sure we are in deep trouble with him.

(Cross and Mike enters the palace. And meets the knights receiving orders from the king)

King Morghdad: See my very loyal Knights just arriving when the meeting is almost done.

Mike: My lord..

King Morghdad: Keep shut Mike! I wouldn't want to believe you are being pampered like this because your brother is the head knight.

Cross: I am so sorry my lord.

King Morghdad: Keep shut! You are the most useless knight of all. Always absent when needed. I hate people being lazy. You at of no use to the community.

Tom: My lord you fail to remember this people helped in the battle to overcome Malikos. Cross even killed eight knights to save a lady.

King Morghdad: With the help of the Sorcererlord. When they came to Wallnock we saw how you fought them. You even killed half of their men? Silly people.

Peter: My lord the people of Aston are hosting their Prince today. He will become the head knight today and they at inviting us to the inauguration.

King Morghdad: Have you found the Banshee in Wallnock?

Peter: No my lord but...

King Morghdad: No knight should leave. Until we find the banshee an make sure we are safe.

Sarah: (Enters) They honoured us in our time of celebration we should have at least two of our knights there.

King Morghdad: Oh my daughter. Are you Okay now.

Sarah: Yes dad, I am well.

King Morghdad: Thank God I was scared when I saw you at first.

Sarah: I am well now my lord.

Peter: My lord, we have to send at least two knights to represent wallnock at the inauguration.

King Morghdad: The town is unsettled. We cannot afford to lose our knights. We have a banshee to look for. Malikos already have the Kanima we don't know when they would attack. It would betoo risky to spare any of our knight to attend Aston's party.

Sarah: There are some useless knights amidst us here. Why not send the ones that are not useful she war comes. People like Cross and Mike who always comes late to any meeting. They are the most useless knight of all.

King Morghdad: Yes, that's true. When is the inauguration.

Peter: Its tomorrow my lord.

King Morghdad: Send Cross and Mike to represent us. Since they have no use for us in Wallnock.

Peter: Okay sir.

King Morghdad: And to Cross and his friend Mike. Don't disgrace Wallnock there.

Cross: Yes my lord.

King Morghdad: Dismiss!.

(Cross and Mike goes to prepare for the journey)

Cross: Morghdad is very funny. He called me the most useless knight of all. Hr actually doesn't know without me. His town would have crumbled by now.

Mike: It baffles me when he stylishly hits at us. We are the pillar of Wallnock. Silly king.

Cross: The Journey will give us an opportunity to bring my dear Simius back home. Seems nobody is missing him.

Mike: I do, he is a very good companion.

Cross: We are not only going to Aston to represent Wallnock but to collect back what is ours.

Mike: Yes.

(Peter comes in)

Peter: Hi guys.

Mike: Brother.

Peter: You have to start moving now. Its getting dark. You must not be late as usual this is an official duty.

Cross: We are ready to go.

Peter: In Aston there are lots of foods and drinks. Please don't drink to stupor. Wallnock has a very great legacy. Please don't spoil our reputation.

Mike: Hey brother, you actually thinking we can't handle this too? You believe we are as useless as the king always painted us?

Peter: No Mike. Just a normal advice for you guys. Ad don't forget the badge. Very very important.

Cross: We are good.

(Cross and Mike gets on the horse and rode majestically)

Jane: Where are you heading to Cross?

Cross: We are on an official duty to Aston. We will spend just two days there.

Jane: Two days?

Mike: We will be back. Its the order of the king we must obey.

Cross: Don't worry Jane I will be fine. Just be careful and be watchful.

Jane: Okay Cross.

Cross: I love you.

Jane: I love you too. (Both starts kissing)

Mike: Hmmm Hmm (Clears Throat) Remember we have to get to Aston early. We are getting late already.

Cross: Okay. Bye Jane.

Jane: Bye Cross.

(They both left the town and head for Aston)

Mike: I am getting tired already.

Cross: After just how many miles? I walked through the forest everyday when I was young.

Mike: You are a beast you can't be compared to me.

Cross: I am having a feeling Wallnock is not safe with the both of us not in town.

Mike: Me? Like seriously? I am nothing without you. Not even a sorcerer.

Cross: You chose sex over that boy.

Mike: And you gave it to a lady! You are an idiot!.

Cross: (Laughs) Now you are jealous. I think the one who chose sex over becoming the greatest omega in the nation should be the bigger idiot.

Mike: That was a mistake.

Cross: Nobody wants to be an idiot. They all blame it on mistakes.

Mike: Its okay Cross!

Cross: And..

Mike: I said its okay!! (Moves forward)

(Sarah leaves Wallnock and goes to Malikos)

Sarah: My lord they are gone.

Mane: Cross?

Sarah: Yes Cross. He left the town for Aston today. He won't be back until after two days. Within two days my lord Wallnock will bow.

Mane: We now have the Armanda.

Sarah: With that. No one can stop us.

Mane: That's a great idea Sarah. I lobe your brain. I will gather my men. And we will attack Tommorow. Where is seri?

Sarah: (Sobbing) My lord..

Mane: Talk to me. Where is she?

Sarah: The boy Killed her.

Mane: Cross killed Seri?

Sarah: Yes.

Mane: No!!!!! And you allowed?

Sarah: I didnt have any option. He was far more powerful. I am sorry my lord.

Mane: Cross! Cross!! Cross!!!.

(Cross and Mike still on the journey)

Cross: I have been begging you for an hour now.

Mike: I said leave me alone.

Cross: At least just tell me its okay.

Mike: Are stupid? I said leave me.

Cross: We are all alone in this forest.

Mike: And what does that mean?

Cross: I think we should go our different ways. I won't continue the journey with someone who refuses to talk. (Chants direction) bye.

Mike: Are you serious? (Follows him)

Cross: Why are you following me?

Mike: Not that I am scared. I am just worried about you. You might get killed in the forest.

Cross: (Laughs) Let's try to split. Its fun.

Mike: I said No!

(The next day. Mike and Cross finally gets to Aston)

Mike: Wow! This place is very beautiful.

Guard: Your pass. (Stretches his hands)

Cross: Pass?

Mike: The badge. (Shows the Guard the badge)

Guard: Oh, Wallnock. You are welcome to Aston.

Cross: Thank you.

Mike: This place is nice.

Cross: At last. Remembered we are here to represent Wallnock don't let's embarrass our town.

(They were taken to the palace of Aston)

King Terry: Welcome knights of Wallnock.

Cross: Thank you my lord. King Morghdad sent his regards.

King Terry: I don't think I have seen this faces before. But since you have the badge. Its sure you are from Wallnock.

Prince Jason: And how is my very good friend prince Tom?

Mike: He is doing very well prince. He also sent his regards.

Prince Jason: That's nice. The guard will lead you to where you will stay for the day. The ceremony begins in the night. Its too early and Wallnock is a very far place, so you need good rest and sleep. Follow him (pointing to a guard) He will lead you to your room. Feel at home please.

Cross: Thank you.

(The guard leads them to their room. A very well arranged and beautiful place. The first time Mike and Cross will have to sleep in such Luxurious place.)

Guard: Do you needed anything?

Cross: I don't think so

Guard: Food water drinks anything?

Cross: I said we need nothing.

Guard: Women?

(Cross and Mike answered at the same time)

Cross: No!

Mike: Yes!

Guard: Okay I will arrange a lady for the other knight.

Cross: Hey, there is no need. If we need anything we would call you.

Guard: Okay, have a nice time.

Cross: Mike! I thought you said you were going to behave yourself?

Mike: And what did I do wrong?

Cross: Women! Women! Women!! Are you sick?

Mike: You have a lover. I don't have one. Cant I just do what I like?

Cross: A knight on a duty like this shouldt be obsessed about women. Its a weakness.

Mike: Ohhh lala.. This place is damn beautiful. What a turn around for me. (Jumps on the bed)

Cross: (Pulling off his clothes) This place is nice I love it. Feels good to be a Knight.

Mike: I don't want to go home again.

Cross: Don't forget. We have to find simius.

Mike: We are strangers here Cross. Let's just enjoy and leave.

Cross: You can stay you are useless in Wallnock afterall

Mike: What did you say?

Cross: I didn't say anything. I just praised you.

(Mike moves to the window. Opens it looking at the beautiful landscape of Aston.)

Mike: Wow, what a beautiful view. (Sees a beautiful girl with a white robe holding a chain taking a monkey for a walk) Cross see what I am seeing.

Cross: (He moves close to the window to take a look) What is it?

Mike: Just look how fresh and beautiful the girl in white robe looks.

Cross: Oh my.. This is unbelievable!

Mike: Very unbelievable!

Cross: Are you dumb? That's Simius in her hands.

Mike: Simius?