Ch. 12: A story of revenge pt.2 The day I proposed to her

Eve's POV

~In the story~

As I walked down the hallways, of my beloved home. I saw my sister Laertes(Elsa).

~Outside the story~

Why is Laertes a girl?" Chung replied.

"We didn't have enough male actors to play the part, so we had to make Leantres. A female for the story." Aisha replied.

~Back to the story~

"Ophelia, I have something to tell you." Laertes replied.

"What is it?" I replied.

"Its Hamlet, I want you to stay away from him." She replied.

"But why, dear sister?!" I asked.

"We have intel, that Hamlet might be the one, who killed the former King of Denmark." She replied.

"No, its not true." I replied lowly.

"Do you have an alibi, to defend Hamlet?" I asked.

"Yes." I replied.

"Then tell me." She asked.

"The day of his father murder. I was with him, at the castle garden. Sitting next to him and talking to him before and during his father's death." I replied.

"Is that true, than you will have to prove to me that you stand by him." She replied. "Give Hamlet, this letter before a month passed. If a messenger doesn't come to me before a month is up. I will slay Hamlet." She said.

I then nodded my head and ran out the castle as fast as I can. Getting on a horse and riding to the ferry. Hoping to get to England in time.

Chung's POV

I had traveled to England due to a request of my childhood friends Rosencrantz(Aisha), asking for assistance for a play he written called, The Murder of Gonzago. I had also thought that this play might, be helpful to make Claudius confess easily. When I got to the theater I saw Rosencrantz setting up the play.

"Ahh, Hamlet. Good to see you." She replied.

"What, is it thee. What to talk?" I asked.

"Well, my play is very important. Since the King Claudius and Queen Gertrude(Rena). Are going to attend this play. Not to mention, that you'll play the most important part." She responded.

"Well, i'll be gladly to help. Also I explained to you why, I accepted this play." I responded.

"Ahh yes, *whisper* This will, surely confess Claudius sins." She replied. Just then a messenger arrived.

"Prince Hamlet?" He replied.

"Yes, what is it?" I asked.

"I have thee a message, from Ophelia." He replied. I opened the letter, that showed Ophelia explaining that, my uncle was planning to murder me. Wait than that mean Polonius(Banthus) followed Ophelia here. I then ran out to search for Ophelia.

Eve's POV

I walked across a lake, hoping to enjoy England beauty. Just then my father appeared.

"Father thou, is doing here?" I asked.

"Ophelia, what are you doing here. Shouldn't you be back at Denmark, with your sister Laertes watching you?" He asked.

I then step back from him.

"Stay back, I know why you're here." I said.

He then smirked.

"Guard, drown her!" Father shouted. The guard, pushed me into the lake. I then felled down, I started to struggle in the water.

"Ophelia!" Hamlet shouted.

"Ham-let" I said, while swimming in the water.

"Polonius you bastard!" He shouted. He then stabbed my father with his sword, and attacked the guard and swiftly killed him.

I didn't had to the strength, to continue swimming. I then drown in the water.

"Ophelia!, nooo!" Hamlet then dived in the water and grabbed me. He then brought me back to land.

When I regain my conscience, I slowly opened my eyes and saw Hamlet's face, he started tearing up.

"Ophelia, I didn't want to lose you." He replied. He started to hold me tight. I started to shed a tear, and replied.

"Its alright, Hamlet. I'm alright." I replied.

Chung's POV

I went back to the theater, soaking with Ophelia, on my arm. When I got there I saw Horatio waiting for me.

"Young master, where have you been. The plays about to start." He said. I enter the backstage, and got dressed. For the play. The play then started. The play lasted 2 hours, until finally it was my turn. I then said my lines passionately."

To be? Or not to be?

That is the question.

Whether 'tis a nobler in the mind to suffer

The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune

Or to take arms against a sea of troubles and by opposing end them?

To die, to sleep.

And by sleep end the heart-ache...

'Tis a consummation

Devoutly to be wished.

A single swing of the sword could end this torment!

To sleep: perchance to dream.

Ay, there's the rub.

For in that sleep of death

What dreams may come?

Thus conscience does make cowards of us all.

~Outside the story~

The audience started to cry.

"Wow, Chung's putting on a performance there." Aisha replied crying.

"Yeah, its really sad." Ara replied.

~Back in the story~

As I changed back into my clothes and headed back home, with Ophelia. I felt that Claudius, is planning something.

Elsa's POV

"What!" I shouted.

"Yes, its true. Your father Polonius was killed by Hamlet, and Ophelia almost drowned if it weren't for the guard who rescue her." Claudius.

"That bastard, i'll make sure he pays." I clenched my teeth.

"Why, not request a duel. I got a blade coated of poison, ready for you to take revenge." He said.

I grabbed the sword, from him and headed to the dock.

Chung's POV

When I got back to the dock, the sun was risen. I also saw Laertes with a dark look.

"Hamlet, I challenged you to a duel." She shouted.

"But why?" I asked.

"I will not forgive you, for murdering my father and for almost killing Ophelia." She said.

"I only killed, your father because he was about to murder Ophelia." I replied back

"Lies!" She shouted.

Just then Ophelia, came out.

"Sister, what Hamlet says is true." She responded.

"Ophelia, do not try to protect this fool. Any longer." Laertes shouted.

"But father, did try to kill me." Ophelia replied.

Laertes eyes widen, and return back to normal and replied,

"If that is true, then I almost was about to kill Hamlet. With the poison blade he gave me." Laertes replied.

I then replied,

"Well, what do we do. If my Uncle, finds out. He's going to sent guards to kill us all." I replied. Horatio came out and replied,

"Why, not just switched the blade. And request a duel then?" He responded.

"Good idea." I responded.

"Then its settle." Laertes replied.

~The evening~

I went into the main hall and saw Laertes at the other side. Ready to fight me. As we unsheathed, our sword. I began to attack Laertes with swift attacks and I wasn't holding back. So it wouldn't be shown as a trick. Laertes also, striked me back and land a few strikes on me.

Claudius then smirked, He probably still thinks that's the poison blade. After a while, I started to pretend to be affected to the poison.

My mother gasped in fear.

"Grr, wants happening to me." I replied.

"Hahaha, don't you see Hamlet. Your dying because of the blade I gave Laertes, the poison will slowly affect your body until you die.

As I continued to play my death act. Horatio was behind the pillar. Readying the signal and Ophelia was ready as well.

"Wait, a minute. The poison should have killed you?!" Claudius said. Laertes then smirked.

"The real poison blade, is with Hamlet." I then stand up and ran up to my uncle. I then stabbed him.

"No, I thought I could have it all." Claudius responded.

"Well, you were wrong." I replied. As he slowly wither away. Everyone in the castle, who watched me and Laertes duel, started to cheer. Suddenly Horatio pushed me in front of Ophelia. I manage to catch her. Horatio then whispered to me.

"Go on tell her." He said.

I then kneel down, on my leg and pulled out a ring.

"Ophelia, will you marry me?" I asked. Ophelia, than cry with tears and replied.

"Yes, I will Hamlet." She smiled. As we kissed.

~Outside the story~

The whole crowd started to cheer. The curtain also then closed, and then re-open showing the whole cast. We then bowed down. I then whispered to Eve.

"The proposal, I did in the play actually meant the real thing." I said. Eve then started to blush. As the crowd threw flowers at us.

That was the day, I will always cherish for the rest of my life. The day I proposed to her.

~To be Continued~