CHAPTER 16

Cross: Just a few more days and I will get what I want from her.

(Peter bashed in)

Peter: Guys it's time let's move.

Cross: Okay sir.

(All knights assembled in the hall with their uniforms)

King Morghdad: It was a great day for me today. Wallnock defeated Malikos with only 300men it has never happened. So I would like to put the 300 knights in the hall of fame list and mention them as the Invincibles. They are legends.

Crowd: (Cheers)

King Morghdad: And I will like everyone of them to ask for something tangible from me today.

(Everyone asked for tangible things like Money, shelter, immunity, power)

Cross: (Steps forward) I greet the whole wallnock.

Cheers: (Cheers)

Cross: I won't ask for money nor Shelter nor too much money. All I want is the release of Vera's mother Sylvia. Simple.

Sarah: (Jumps up) No way! That is not possible!

Queen Rosalyn: Sarah sit down!

Sarah: That's not possible. Release a traitor?

King Morghdad: Sarah!

Sarah: Release her and I will tell the whole crowd what she told me. Choose one of it dad?

King Morghdad: Are you threatening me daughter?

Sarah: If ut looks like a threat so be it.

Queen Rosalyn: You guys are creating a scene in front of everyone. Morghdad say something!

King Morghdad: Cross, why do you want that?

Cross: Because that is what I would like the king to do for me and he already promised.

(Crowd starts murmuring)

Sarah: Release her and I will tell the whole world everything.

King Morghdad: (Sighs) So be it Cross. Get her released.

Sarah: What? This is unbelievable!

King Morghdad: You can go ahead and tell the world what happened. Go ahead and tell the whole world that your father slept with a low life servant and you are doubting if you are the first daughter. Go ahead!

King Morghdad: We sort that out after the ceremony.

Cross: Thank you my lord. I really appreciate.

Sarah: Out of the good things of this world he is more concerned on you releasing a traitor. And you fell for it! Pathetic!

(The ceremony went on and the 300knights were named knights of Wallnock already.)

(Back at Malikos)

Man1: My lady the king is back!

Queen Tina: (Rushed into the room) My lord my lord.

King Mane: Fear, Fear, where is Fear.

Queen Tina: Fear got stolen at the Battlefield.

King Mane: (Stands up) What? How is that possible. Where is Sarah?

Queen Tina: She came here earlier today and told me that there is another Sorcererlord more powerful than you in Wallnock. He was on the battlefield and that is why we lost.

King Mane: Another Sorcererlord? That's true. But after Astandara..

Queen Tina: Astandara isn't dead!. And she said the ceremony to welcome the knights will be going on this evening.

King Mane: Ings!

Ings: My lord.

King Mane: Gather 400 men and let's storm Wallnock. I must get my monkey back and know the Sorcererlord.

Queen Tina: But you are just recovering.

King Mane: Just do as I say!

Ings: Okay my lord.

(Back in Wallnock the ceremony still going on fine and smoothly)

Seri: (Whispers) My lady can I see you for a moment.

Sarah: Okay. Dad I will be right back. (Leaves the hall and makes eye contact with Cross)

Cross: Where is she going?

Mike: She is up to something we have to keep an eye on her.

Cross: Simius, follow them and know all what they at up to.

Simius: I can always read their minds from afar. So calm down.

(Simius follows Seri and Sarah)

Seri: Mane and his men are on their way already.

Sarah: How did you know that?

Seri: I saw it some minutes ago. So don't let Cross leave the premises. When they come you are evente going to point Cross out as the Sorcererlord.

Sarah: Wow! Perfect timing. Thank you Seri.

(Sarah goes back into the hall)

Sarah: (Whispers to the guards) Don't let Cross Mike and the monkey leave the hall till the ceremony ends.

Simius: Oh, this is not good.

Cross: What?

Simius: She is placing us under arrest. We can't leave here until the ceremony ends.

Mike: But why would she do that?

Simius: Mane and his men are in their way.

Cross: What? Oh that's true Mane didn't die.

Mike: What next now Cross

Cross: I am as clueless as an idiot right now. We have to leave here. She will reveal my identity and Mane will kill me.. I wouldn't want to fight him back with magic.

Simius: Let's go then.

(They all stood up to leave the hall but they got blocked by a guard)

Cross: What is this?

Guard: No knight is allowed to leave when the ceremony is going on.

Mike: But we have to pee

Guard: You heard me Mike. Or should I involve the king?

Cross: Okay, let's go back to our seats Mike.

(Cross Mike and Simius goes back to sit)

Guard: (Rushes in) They are here they are here!

King Morghdad: Who?

Mane: (Stabs the guard from behind) I am here.

Crowd: (Noise all over)

(Every exit was blocked. Only Jane and some other cook were outside because they were preparing Wine for the ceremony)

Jane: What's happening in there?

Man1: The hall is been ambushed by Mane and his men. We are under attack. Thank your stars you are not in the hall.

Jane: I have to see what is happening myself.

(Jane removes her apron and goes to the hall to spy at what is going on)

Mane: Morghdad, you throw up a party to celebrate defeating me.

King Morghdad: Blablabla I...I... (Stammering)

Mane: I can't be defeated and all of you know that!

Mike: (Whispers) What do we do now Cross?

Cross: I think the whole plan will be abolished here. Everyone will know I am a sorcerer.

Mane: Sarah!

Sarah: Yes my lord,

Crowd: (In surprise) Heyyy

Queen Rosalyn: Sarah? What did you just call him?

Mane: (Slaps Queen Rosalyn) You know what you did! She is mine. And I need something tangible from her.

Tom: Sarah! How dare you! (Removes his sword)

Sarah: Trinsklaten!!!! (Casts spell)

(Tom hits his head on the floor and became unconscious)

King Morghdad: No!!!! So you are his Omega already!

Sarah: Yes, when you decided to sleep with a low life slave like Sylvia. You have no shame as a king. Who is Vera's dad!

Queen Rosalyn: What is she saying Morghdad? What?

King Morghdad: Vera is not my daughter. You have to believe me.

Mane: Will you guys keep shut! I am here to collect what is rightfully mine. Fear and this kingdom. I learnt there is this new Sorcererlord in town and that with him I can't defeat Wallnock. But u think he is too shy to reveal himself. But guess what? My omega here knows him. So she will move around now and bring the person out here. And the ceremony continues. Sarah go on.

Sarah: Yes my lord!.

(Sarah moves round the hall and was fast approaching Cross)

Mike: She is coming Cross. They will kill us. Do something.

Cross: Just be patient. Mans can't hold me.

(Immediately Sarah got to Cross and wanted to pull Cross out of the crowd. Jane Screams so loud that every glass in the hall broke and everything in the hall got displaced. Sarah hit her head on the pillar and became unconscious. She wasn't able a pull Cross out of the crowd)

Mane: No, No no no... (Carries Sarah) Wallnock!!! This is just the beginning. (Runs away with Sarah)

Queen Rosalyn: MY daughter! My daughter! Give me back my daughter!!!

Cross: (Coughs) My head

Mike: That was close Cross.

Cross: Yes.

Jane: Cross are you okay?

Cross: You did that?

Jane: Did what? Come on. I have something to tell you (pulls him up)

Cross: Wait! Simius! Simius! Where is Simius!!!!

Mike: Yes that's true where is the talking monkey?

Cross: Simius is stolen!.

Jane: Cross I have to see you. Its very important please!

Cross: Okay, Mike please help me find Simius.

Mike: Okay.

(Jane drags Cross to a confined area of the hall)

Jane: You are the Sorcererlord she was talking about. I had to be extra sure.

Cross: Who are you?

Jane: Cross I am from Vera. And she left a message for you. She told me to give it to Cross the Sorcererlord of Wallnock.

Cross: Vera? The scroll is with you?

Jane: Yes, it is with me.

Cross: That's why Sarah came asking for the scroll the other time. She already knows it's in Wallnock. But how did you know Vera?

Jane: I was there when she died. I got banished from Trixen. And was thrown into the forbidden forest because I was a banshee. I killed many anytime I am angry and that was what lead to my banishment. I stayed in that forest for two days when I saw Vera lonely in the wilderness. She was about to die. I saw lots of knights on the floor. Before she died. She said she wrote a number of spells from the scroll on her back. That I should write those Spells and give it to Cross the Sorcererlord if Wallnock. An arrow hit her twice. And the knw who shot that arrow is from this town.

Cross: Who is it? (Angrily)

Jane: Sarah.

Cross: Sarah again? She will pay for this. When I got to her. She said the scroll is her. I couldn't understand. Thank God I found you.

Jane: I knew you were on your way that's why I intentionally waited for you there. I got banished from Aston that night too. The knights wanted me dead by all means. But you can't kill a banshee.

Cross: So where is the scroll?

Jane: We have a deal first?

Cross: Jane! What stupid deal.

Jane: I have been to different places and got banished. I think I have found home here in Wallnock. Make sure I don't get banished.

Cross: Are you up to something bad?

Jane: No, bad things happen naturally anywhere I am.

Cross: So what do you want?

Jane: Marry me Cross.

Cross: What? Are you crazy. Give me the scroll you don't know how important that could be to a whole nation.

Jane: Marry me Cross. It would be impossible for me to get banished when I have a knight as an husband.

Cross: Give me that Scroll Jane (Angrily)

Jane: You know my own anger can ruin a whole nation. So don't form anger for me.

Cross: Okay Jane. I will marry you.

Jane: Wedding should be next week.

Cross: Next week?

Jane: Yes. Immediately after the wedding you get your scroll. (Leads the scene)

Mike: I cant find Simius. What happened?

Cross: There is a problem Mike. Bigger one.

(King Morghdad invites all Knights to his palace)

King Morghdad: I knew it! I knew! You can't defeat Malikos with you mediocres around. I regret efr believing you guys. Tom is there on the sick bed. My daughter is gone. And you call yourselves knights.

Peter: My lord! This attack was unexpected. It met us suddenly!

King Morghdad: Who expects war! Tell me Peter! Who expects attacks! You should be always ready for attacks.

Peter: There is Sorcererlord among us. When Sarah was going to bring out this person she came straight to the knight's stands and was looking for this person. That means the Sorcererlord is among us. Anyone it is. Please reveal yourself! For the love of Wallnock.

King Morghdad: Why didn't the person help us when Mane attacked. He should go and die with his powers. Dismiss! Everyone Dismiss! And I want to know that Sorcererlord before dawn. Without him we are nothing.

Cross: Just a matter of time My lord. The Sorcererlord will surface.

King Morghdad: I pray so Cross. I really pray (Crying)

Peter: Long live Wallnock!

Knights: Long live Wallnock!!!!

(Back at Malikos)

Sarah: (Unconsciously) Cross... Cross... Cross... Cross...

Mane: What is she saying?

Physician: That's the last name on her mind before the accident happened.

Mane: Cross? Cross is the Sorcererlord of Wallnock. That name sounds familiar.