Chapter 8
The King quickly took his sword, slashed the enemy and killed him.
The Queen was quickly taken by the King to the Palace hospital, as he arrived at the hospital he then drew the sword that was stuck behind the Queen, blood dripped as the Queen fainted.
"Your Majesty, please fight for your life," said the King with an anxious voice.
"Doctor, please do everything to make her well," the King sadly pleaded as he embraced the languid Queen.
The King saw that the Queen's face was so pale and he was so worried about the Queen's condition.
He left and went to his room and locked himself, he knelt down and prayed. This was his first time to approached the Lord and asked for help.
King Zuper was deeply saddened by the Queen's fate, especially when he remembered that Princess Purity had died due to the revenge of his opponents. He was quite in his room but he heard a series of knocks on the door, so he opened it.
"Your Majesty, the Queen is already conscious, but sad to say that it will take a long time before she can walk, her spinal cord was hit by the sword causing her not to be able to lift her body," the Palace doctor sadly announced the Queen's misfortune.
"Send her to the safe house and be accompanied by nurses to take care of her," King Zuper tried to calm his voice to show the Palace doctor that he was still strong despite what had happened.
Meanwhile, Queen Cleopatra was very happy with what happened to Queen Sasa and Princess Purity because she was free to carry out her plans.
"I am now the most powerful Queen in this Palace, Queen Sasa must die so that I can rule everything," Queen Cleopatra whispered to herself as she adjusted her glowing crown in front of the mirror.
"Your Majesty, I noticed that joy floated on your face today," Princess Bonya asked her Queen mother in astonishment.
"This is our chance, Princess Bonya, because we will soon be recognized as the mighty Queen and Princess in this Kingdom," Queen Cleopatra replied to Princess Bonya with a smile.
"Exactly, because soon my King father will marry me to the Prince of the famous Gazu Kingdom because the late Princess Purity will surely never return," Princess Bonya laughed.
"Obviously, because many of the soldiers in Zuan's Palace died and the King was worried because the number of his soldiers had decreased. He had to re - strengthen it because he was afraid that it might be the chance for the enemy to take over them and your marriage to the Prince is the most effective way to further strengthen the forces of our troops," Queen Cleopatra said as she opened her jewelry box to choose an expensive earring to pair with her gown.
Meanwhile, Mona saw that Pretty was always alone, so she decided to take her to town to help them sell their clay jars. Mona was grateful that they ran out of their stocks quickly, for her, Pretty's beauty was like a magnet, lots of customers approached them and bought their products. They were so lucky to have Pretty.
"She's so beautiful, I think she has royal blood," an old woman muttered while staring at Pretty intently.
"Her beauty is extraordinary and captivating!" everyone screamed as they marveled at Pretty's alluring beauty.
Pretty was surprised at the reaction of the people so she covered her blushed face to hide from those staring at her.
Mona brought Pretty delicious food because she noticed that Pretty always lose her appetite. They got home early and she allowed Pretty to wander in the woods while she prepared their food.
GAZU KINGDOM
"My Prince, I want you to prepare yourself," the King said calmly as he poured wine into his glass.
"I want you to marry the Princess of Zuan
Kingdom," the King added without looking at the Prince.
"Your Majesty, I'm sorry but I don't want to marry the Princess of Zuan," the Prince replied with a smirk in his face.
"Prince Gian, you must do this because it is for our Palace and we have already agreed with the King of Zuan!" the King frowned as he glanced at the Prince.
"Your Majesty, I have made up my mind not to marry the Princess!" replied the Prince while grinning his teeth.
"The Nazer Kingdom was planning to conquer us and they had already started attacking the Zuan Kingdom!" rebuked the King as he sipped a glass of wine.
"Is there no other way? Can't I decide for myself?" replied the Prince while banging his hands on the wall.
"Prince Gian, don't make fun of me, how many times have I told you that this is the only way we can save the Palace!" the King replied as he slammed the glass on the floor.
Prince Gian remained standing and was not intimidated by the King's gesture.
"You are so stubborn!" the King glared at the Prince.
Prince Gian left immediately and went straight to his chariot and he headed to the forest and was followed by his two escort.
He went in the forest where he first saw the young lady, and suddenly his anger disappeared because he saw the beautiful lady .
"Hi lady, how are you?" Prince Gian greeted the young lady in a cheerful tone.
Princess Purity was shocked but when she saw the Prince she suddenly felt relieved, she just thought of the Prince but all of a sudden he appeared.
"Hello," PRETTY replied while smiling at the Prince.
She felt a thrill and rapid throbbing in her chest.
"I'm glad to see you here again," the Prince smiled at her.
Their eyes met each other.
"I'm also happy to see you here," Pretty replied in a low voice .
"What's your name? I want to know, don't be afraid because you're very safe. You ran away from me before, now I won't let you go until you reveal your name," said the Prince as he held the young lady's hands tightly.
"My name is Pretty," Princess Purity answered in a shy tone.
"Pretty? What a beautiful name!" said the Prince while smiling at her.
"Let's go, there are lots of wildflowers there I know that's your favorite," the Prince suggested as he gently pulled Pretty's soft hands.
They went to the garden with lots of wildflowers and Gian picked it up and he gave to Pretty. Pretty accepted the flowers and sniffed the scent of it, she closed her eyes but suddenly she was stunned because Prince Gian kissed her on the forehead.
"Forgive me for what I did, but I can't really control myself because I miss you," the Prince whispered to Pretty as he winked at her.
Pretty didn't utter a word but she returned a sweet smile to the Prince while staring into it's blue eyes.
They had no idea that Gian's escort was watching them.
They quickly got along and Gian held his hands and they happily paddled in the river.
Pretty sprinkled Gian with water and they had so much fun.
Pretty's feeling eased and her sorrows were replaced with joy. Gian accompanied her to their home and promised to visit her again.
Gian ordered his slaves to deliver delicious food and fruits to Pretty because only Pretty has made him happy since his Queen mother died.
The King found out what Prince Gian was doing so he went to him immediately.
"Prince Gian, you seem to be meeting a woman in the woods, Is that why you refuse to marry the Princess?" the King sighed with anger.
"Your Majesty, I'm his friend and she's the only one who makes me happy," Gian defended himself.
"Don't humble yourself just because of a poor lady and don't put the Palace in shame! You have to forget that lady and marry the Princess of Zuan Kingdom!" the King gritted his teeth in disgust.
"Your Majesty, forgive me but I don't like the Princess and I don't want to marry her!" Gian said while frowning.
"Prince Gian, the Prince is for the Princess and you don't deserve a slave or anyone!" the King clasped his hand.
"Don't overdo my patience!" the King's gaze shot sharply at the Prince.
"Will you marry the Princess or I'll kill the lady?" the King pulled tightly on the Prince's garment and pointed his fist in rage.
Meanwhile, Pretty happily washed by the river, she was inspired by the Prince's friendship. As she was rummaging through the clothes she heard a bird singing, it was so beautiful to hear and she was persuaded to follow its voice.
She saw that the bird perched on a tree branch and the bird was happily chirping.
Pretty approached the bird but it moved to another branch, the bird flew and it went to the river and poked fishes, she enjoyed watching the bird but she was suddenly shocked because someone shouted, she turned around and she saw a man running towards her, she thought of running but the man was to fast and grabbed her clothes.
"Come here!" the man pulled her hair.
"Release me I'm hurt!" Pretty also pulled her hair but the man dragged her away.
"I must cut your hair so that no one will recognize you. The King of Nazer should not know that you are still alive!" said the man angrily.
"Please don't, please don't cut my hair," cried Pretty.
"Don't be stubborn because I'm going to kill you now!" the man replied in a high voice as he pulled the Princess's hair tightly.
"Help! Help!" Pretty shouted.
"Don't shout!" said the man as he grabbed her long hair and took the scissor.
He cut Pretty's hair up to her ear and the man quickly took his sword to stab Pretty but the man stumbled his foot and fell off the slope.
Pretty quickly ran but she tripped on the big rock and fell into the ravine.