Chapter 14
The four earthlings huddle in a cramp dingy dungeon cell looking pretty glum. “I am so sorry guys”, John says fighting back tears with his head in his hands.
“Yea maybe if we ever get out of here you will think with your big head you always brag about instead of your small one”, says Sal.
John is too depressed for a comeback.
Michael says, “He believed in hope and in love. Leave him alone. Life is made up of the choices you make and their consequences. We all have to take responsibility for the choices we each made that brought us here.”
“Wax philosophical some more, still doesn’t get us out of this cell”, says Sal.
“I think we all hoped we had finally found peace”, says Karen. “But I guess we never will.”
Sal puts his arm around Karen as she begins to cry on his shoulders. Sal tries to hide the water pooling up in his eyes, “Don’t you lose hope for crying out loud. If you lose it ain’t none of us coming back.” But it is no use. All four sit in despair.
Just when all seems lost the door to the cell swings open. The others turn and to their utter surprise see Milenas standing in the door way. Before the others can say anything Milenas motions with her hands, “Come on, hurry! Follow me quickly.” The others don’t argue and let her lead them down the corridor past the guards that seem to be in a hypnotic trance of some kind. John notices a sort of haze surrounding each of them as they head out of the castle. It is like the air above asphalt on a hot summer day. He surmises it is more of Milenas’ magic. Milenas leads them safely out of the castle walls to two giant lizards seemingly waiting for them. Next to the lizards is a sack which Milenas immediately hands over to John. John looks inside and finds everyone’s weapons and original clothing inside the sack which he gladly distributes much to everyone’s relief.
“I am so sorry for what happened”, starts Milenas. “You must get as far away from here as fast as you can.”
“We know you had nothing to do with what happened”, says Karen. “We really appreciate this.” Milenas looks away in embarrassment as the four begin to change clothing.
“Don’t be embarrassed. Our modesty went out the window many years ago”, says Sal.
Milenas gives a puzzled expression, “What does that mean.”
“Means we have nothing to hide so no need to be embarrassed and look away”, says Michael. “Then again I guess you were the only one we met on this planet so far who always knew that.”
“Won’t you be in danger now for helping us escape”, asks John
“No proof. Besides she is my sister, what can she do.”
“Come with us”, begs John.
“I can’t. My place is…with my kingdom.” Milenas chokes back her sadness and changes the subject. “I am sorry I could only get you two serpent runners.”
“I ain’t getting on those things”, says Sal.
Michael climbs on one of the lizards and drags Sal up with him. “Come on you big baby.”
Karen hops on the other lizard. “Thanks Milenas we owe you big for the second time.”
“Yea your the only one who has their head on straight in this kingdom. Best of luck to you”, says Michael.
“Take care of yourself kid”, says Sal.
John fights his tears as he walks up to Milenas. Milenas bows her head, “Please don’t say anything.” They kiss and then embrace. John jumps up on the lizard with Karen and the four earthlings ride off leaving Milenas standing there watching. As Milenas watches them ride off a tear runs down her cheek burning it.
In her chambers Queen Frallinaso is gazing at a bowl of water. She takes a small dagger and pricks her finger. As the blood dribbles into the ornately jeweled bowl of water she speaks the words, “Blood of my own. Let me see thee.” Slowly an image forms in the water of Milenas and John kissing and then John hopping on the lizard and riding off with the others while Milenas watches. Queen Frallinaso smiles, “Now I have you.”
Just then Zoeborh enters the chambers. “Brilliant move your highness! The tribunal is thrilled with your show of power and feels much more confident. The public has been frightened into a froth of blood. We need to utilize this immediately and attack our adversaries with our full force.”
“Our four newest prisoners have escaped.”
“What?! Impossible! How?”
“Relax all is going according to plan. We must ready a statement to the the kingdom to channel their fear into a fury that we will rain down on our enemies.” Frallinaso then smiles, “But first bring me my dear sister.”
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