Five weeks had passed since Sinbad's disappearance. For the first few weeks Maeve had sulked around the palace pondering over and over in her head why Sinbad had left. Surely he couldn't have used her. He had sounded so sincere. However as the weeks past, her wondering turned in to sadness and then to loathing. Sinbad had in fact used her. She began to feel guilty for ever doubting Baruuk.

Maeve invested herself into the wedding plans which had now been pushed forward by her request. She needed something to get her mind off that scoundrel of a man. She promised herself though that if she ever saw him again she would kill him herself.

Bryn stared out at the sky knowing something was terribly wrong. She could feel something very unpleasant coming. The whole crew had become severely wearied. They had been docked for almost two months now. Sinbad was supposed to have returned already but he had not. Bryn walked up to Doubar.

"Doubar, it's time. We must search for Sinbad."
It was just after dusk when Maeve retired to her chambers for the evening. Maeve walked over to her mirror and stared blankly at the woman who stared back. Why couldn't she remember a thing? Was Sinbad lying the whole time? What if she never remembered? Tears quickly escaped her brown eyes.

Maeve suddenly heard a swooping sound followed by a clicking sound. She hastily turned around to a see a big beautiful hawk perched in her window frame. Maeve instinctively walked up to the bird. It seemed so familiar. Then like a whisper in her head she heard the faintest voice. Maeve, my sister, it's me Dermott. Maeve's mouth dropped open. Had she really heard that or was she going crazy.

As if it could read her thoughts, No Maeve your no crazy. I am speaking to you telepathically. It's me Dermott your little brother. I have missed you so much. Maeve spoke aloud, "Then Sinbad wasn't lying. I am Maeve. Wait Sinbad?! If your still here, Sinbad must be here too! Where is he? Why won't he see me?"

Wait, Sinbad went on a diplomatic mission. That's what Baruuk informed the crew. What did he tell you?

"He said Sinbad... Oh No! Baruuk. He knows. He must of done something....Oh Dermott! We must find him. What if Baruuk's......Dermott! Could you search the palace for him? Maybe he's still here. Maybe in the dungeon!

I won't fail you sister! Make your way towards the ship and warn the others!

Maeve nodded. Dermott set off sailing into the sky. Maeve hurried towards the door. As she placed her hands on the latch, Baruuk knocked. Maeve unsure of what to do let him in. Baruuk immediately saw the fear in her eyes. He cornered her to the wall, "What's the matter Roslyn?"

Maeve's eyes grew wider and wider. She took step by step until she was sandwiched between Baruuk's strong arms and the wall.

"Where's Sinbad.... I know he didn't....leave.... What have you...done with...him?" Maeve somehow managed to stammer. Baruuk glowered at her for a moment. The anger swelled up in him.

"So it's true then? You were with him, weren't you? You tramp!" Baruuk slapped Maeve across her cheek. She clutched her cheek still protesting, "Please, Baruuk! Your hurting me!" Baruuk tightened his grip around her arms. His jealousy raged inside him. He grabbed her by the hair and swung her down to the floor. He then brought his foot to her abdomen. Maeve sputtered as she gasped for air. Baruuk pulled her up against the wall and came real close to her bloody face, "I'm going to teach you a lesson for your treachery." Maeve blacked out.....
Sinbad had been weak for days now. He only got by with water and some bread. In the few weeks here, he had attempted to escape several time only to be beaten even harder than the last. Sinbad tried to sleep when he heard the hawk's cry. He instantly opened his eyes and scanned the room. Sure enough a hawk was perched in the dungeon's topmost window.

"Dermott!" Sinbad hissed. The bird flew down to him. "Boy am I glad you showed up. The keys Dermott, there over there hanging on the pin by the door."

Dermott flew over and reached for the keys.
Sinbad scaled the wall as best he could in the condition he was in. The guards luckily had fed him only hours ago so he had just enough time to rescue Maeve before they noticed he was gone. He tirelessly reached for the window and pulled himself in. He rubbed his hands together as he called out for Maeve, "Maeve? It's me Sinbad." He looked up and that's when he noticed the body on the floor. It was Maeve.

Her body was sprawled out on the floor lying in a puddle of blood....