You can't run away from your sins

After completing their training, Ashhad and Humzah had a delicious lunch filled with the friendly gossips, afterwards they went to the throne room, on Ashhad's order everyone was gathered in the room as Ashhad said with a smile

Ashhad : alright, now that you're all here, I have a new rule, I'd like to pass.

Asad : what rule?

Ashhad : from now on any fighting between cabinet members unless it is for training purposes shall be severely punished.

Asad got a bit distressed but he let it slide as Ashhad asked

Ashhad : how many of you approve of this new rule, raise your hand.

everybody immediately raised their hands, Asad didn't at first but when he saw that he was alone, he to raised his hand as Ashhad said

Ashhad : alright, I also had another decision.

Zulqarnain : really?

Nizaam : what is it?

Ashhad : I'm planning on attacking Crystonia, what do you guys propose, raise your hand for yes.

Humzah, Nizaam, Asad and Aliza raised their hands but, Alyne, Hussnain, Kainaat and Zulqarnain didn't so Ashhad asked

Ashhad : ok, since it's a tie, tell me why I shouldn't declare war?

Hussnain : a long war would lead to an economic crisis.

Alyne : the farmers of our nation, need atleast 3 days to wind up their work.

Kainaat : our military is too small.

Zulqarnain : same reason as Kainaat.

Ashhad : Ok, big army means quick victory, quick victory means no economic crisis, training big army takes time, enough for the farmers to wind up their work.

Humzah : true genius.

Asad : even I could think of that.

Ashhad : on the topic of military, Kainaat how long would it take to train 300 more troops if we all helped you?

Kainaat : it took me a month alone, so it'll take us about 4 to 5 days.

Ashhad : then let's do this.

Kainaat : wait, what?

Ashhad : we're attacking Crystonia in 5 days, don't know how we're gonna do it but we will.

Kainaat : but Ashhad, what about the logistics?

Ashhad : bunch of numbers don't decide anything, we will go to the border and prove that the power of real friendship can defeat anything.

Asad : you're kidding right?

Ashhad : don't let the clouds of hopelessness get you, we have overcame even greater challenges than this.

Zulqarnain : a revolution and a war are two different things my man.

the words and the attitude of his friends killed Ashhad's hype, as he sighed and said whilst maintaining his smile

Ashhad : I know all this talk about completely dominating Crystonia sounds like gibberish, I get it our military is the smallest in the whole world and even though we are last, it's better than not existing, I know things look hopeless now but they won't always be the same, we'll make it work just don't lose hope in me.

Ashhad said with full confidence

Ashhad : trust me guys, I can do this.

hearing this Zulqarnain came forward and said

Zulqarnain : I know that what I'm about to say might be the most stupidest thing I have ever said.

Zulqarnain look back at his friends and said

Zulqarnain : but, I chose this man as King for a reason.

Zulqarnain turned back to Ashhad and said

Zulqarnain : Ashhad I'm with you, whatever you say, whatever you do I'll help you.

Hussnain : yeah, me to.

Humzah : count me in as well.

Kainaat : since everyone's in it, I can't deny.

Nizaam : I will support you.

Aliza : till the very end.

Alyne : no matter what happens.

Asad : what can I say, I'm in.

Ashhad smiled and said

Ashhad : ok then, come on let's do this!

the friends began working to improve the Ortanian army, people were hesitant to join it at first but, they were eventually convinced through promises of fame and fortune, the problem regarding the food sector was also solved and the farmers agreed to wind up their work in 3 days, for 5 continuous days Ashhad and his friends brutally trained the new soldiers, despite the shortage of time, their efforts paid off, the soldiers weren't perfect but they were good enough to be sent for battle, all Ortanian industries were temporarily closed to divert all funds for the war, through hardwork, skill, determination and a brilliant leadership, Ortania's preparations for the oncoming war were now finished, it was decided that the 6th day would be the day of rest, as all the soldiers were given a day to relax and to get ready for the war ahead of them, after a delicious breakfast the friends gathered in the throne room, Ashhad was explaining his war plan as he said

Ashhad : ok so we have an army of 600 troops, they will be divided into 10 battalions, each battalion will have 60 soldiers, 9 battalions will be taken into the battle while 1 will stay behind in Stevenburg, now I will assign you all by the name of the town you will be attacking, so please stand up.

all the friends stood up as Ashhad said

Ashhad : Kainaat and Zulqarnain are equally strong, they are both going on separate operations.

Ashhad stood up and said

Ashhad : uh ok, Kainaat you will attack Asteronia, Zulqarnain you will attack Nefluk.

Zulqarnain : ok.

Kainaat : as you wish Ashhad.

Ashhad : Aliza you're going to be attacking Nefluk and Alyne you're going to Asteronia.

Alyne : piece of cake.

Aliza : I'll do it happily.

Ashhad : Nizaam you're going to Asteronia.

Nizaam : I will make the enemy shiver.

Ashhad : Hussnain, you're going to Nefluk.

Ashhad then looked at Humzah and said

Ashhad : as for you Humzah.

Humzah was sure that he was going to Asteronia but Ashhad gave him a minor heart attack by saying

Ashhad : Humzah you're also going to Nefluk and Asad you're going to Asteronia.

Humzah : (thinking) what, this bastard is going with Kainaat, I can't let this happen.

Asad gleefully smiled and said while staring Kainaat

Asad : thankyou Ashhad.

Humzah worryingly asked

Humzah : hey Ashhad can I please go to Asteronia instead of Nefluk?

Ashhad : but I thought you'd be happy, after all me and Hussnain will be with you.

Humzah : it's not that, I just .... ugh.

Ashhad : no changes will be made, that's final.

with that said everybody except Humzah and Asad left as Asad smiled and said

Asad : why do you care about that woman so much, she probably has a million other affairs, after all they are Gods most worthless and awful creation, you deserve way better than her.

Humzah : keep your shit to yourself, I'm not like you.

Asad : you can never be like me, I treat women the way they deserve to be treated, you treat them like some prestigious award, you make me sick.

Humzah : you sound like as if you were downloaded and not given birth by someone.

Asad : that bitch wasn't any good either.

Humzah : how can you say something like that about your mother, do you not have even a speck of shame left in you?

Asad laughed maniacally and said

Asad : you don't know me, I don't feel shame about anything.

Humzah : oh I know you all to well, Asad Bhatti.

Asad was shocked to hear his full name as Humzah said

Humzah : your misdeeds have made you quite famous , you can't run away from your sins.

hearing that line Asad's eyes went wide, long ago a girl had said the same thing to him, her voice echoed in Asad's ears

Girl : God will never forgive a menace like you, you can't run away from your sins.

after coming back to his senses Asad lowered his head almost as if he was ashamed, he then gave a strange reply to Humzah

Asad : you and I are against eachother so please go away?

Humzah : what?!

Asad : you don't care if I live or die, you're my enemy, just like everybody else.

Humzah got a bit confused as Asad said

Asad : I don't remember a single day of my life, when I wasn't fighting someone, every day I woke up and faced my enemies, my life never forgave me for my sins.

Asad looked up at Humzah and said

Asad : how can I run away from my sins when they are literally choking me to death.

Asad turned around and said

Asad : every time I'm the villain, every time I'm the bad guy, why me?

Humzah : what are you babbling about?

Asad again gave a strange reply

Asad : you're the hero Humzah, everyone who opposes me, everyone who bullies, everyone who humiliates me, even the worst criminals, everybody is a hero, but not me, I'm always the villain, I'm always the bad guy.

Asad left, the scene cuts to Humzah standing at Saad's lemonade stand, as Humzah explained the whole situation to Saad, Saad said

Saad : Asad's crazy.

Humzah : I know, I can never really get what he wants.

Saad : don't worry, I know exactly how to get Asad away from Kainaat.

Humzah : really, how?

Saad : I'll tell you, but first have some lemonade.

Humzah : thanks.

on the other hand, back in Crystonia Queen Veronica was sitting on her throne talking to a soldier as she asked

Veronica : have you sent the SOM, the funds they had requested?

Soldier : yes, they will definitely aid us in every future conflict.

Veronica : excellent and how are our allies?

Soldier : Navarre has stationed an army of 500 troops in Abison, they will be of great help in the future.

Veronica : amazing.