Chapter 2: Home at Last

The prince was now on his horse, and tried to forget the past, so his father won't suspect anything.The rest of the army, and calvary were awake, they looked prepared, and anxious for battle. That's when it all came back to him...

" oh no! My father is still going to attack the Maharajah... I have to stop it somehow! "

" Father! "

" What is it my son! Something the matter? "

" I wanted to talk to you about why I was out there. Ummm...do you remember the Vizier, the one who was going to help us get honor and glory?"

" Yes. What about him? "

" Well, uhhh we have a problem, while I was over there at night, the Vizier was trying to grab the Maharajah's daughter...so she yelled for help...and..."

" You didn't help her! Did you! "

" I can't tell him the truth now! He'll kill me!...No! I...I didn't do anything...I was just looking. Once she called out, guards came in and took him prisoner. That's all I saw. Ummm...So I went up to her chamber, and asked her where they've taken him, but she didn't know. "

" So now, thanks to that girl! we have no way of getting through their gate! Great, just great! "

( The King went towards the army )

" Troops, gather everything because we're going home! "

Some of the troops looked at each other, in a confused way, but others cheered after the King said this. A general, went up to him, trying to convince him into invading still. It just took a minute for the King to make him obey and help pack up.

Three days passed and we were still heading on our way to Babylon. It was a good thing no one had fallen behind... yet. It was a long trip, but we knew it wasn't very far now. We gathered more supplies when we made stop in a Oasis near by, and rested for the night. I remember well that night, I remember the moon so big, so bright, the cold wind blowing in my face and the cool sand, running through my fingers. I could hear Farah's voice calling to me, her black hair glowing by the moonlight, and her eyes so precious, so innocent..." if I had only trusted her, she would be here with me ". Perhaps if I find a way to bring that moment back, she will be with me. We woke up at dawn to get a head start, and continue our way home. That morning, the sun was as hot as before; its rays made the grains of sand burning hot, and the soldiers were dying of thrist. It was only a matter of time, until we saw our great walls and palaces.

" Yes! ", King Sharaman exclaimed, " Home at last! "

" I told you we'll make it ", a soldier responded, as he breaths in and out with relief.

" What are you waiting for, commander, go! march these men to their home! ", the King commanded.

" Your wish is my command, your majesty. " The commander turns his horse, and looks at the army. " Come on troops! Our wifes awaits us behind these walls! "

The calvary goes galoping, with their swords at hand, cheering, and yelling, towards Babylon.

King Sharaman just stands there for a moment, with a smile in his face.

" Why...what's wrong my son, aren't you glad were home? "

" Yes, it's just that...I'm tired from the trip...that's all. "

" Al right then, you sure you're going to be fine? "

" Yes, you go on without me, I'll catch up with you in a moment. "

The king galops along with his army, leaving a trail of sand flowing everywhere.

" If only I could tell you the truth father, If only I could..."