The Lone Rider
The two men put Mircea in a sack, and loaded it onto a wagon. They took the wagon throught the gate without getting any problems with the guards, and well outside the city, they rested in a small grove. Suddenly they could hear the noise of a horse, riding toward their direction.
I think we have to go, Tamac
Why? It's probably just a messenger.
No, a messenger doesn't ride out of the city at night.
How can you be so sure, Dan?
Because I'm smarter than you, fool!
The two men grabbed the sack, and dragged it along. Of course, it was Tamac that had to drag it. They crossed the road, and headed for the great forrest. However, they couldn't get away from the sound of horse shoes tramping against the ground.
Tamac!
Yes, sire?
Draw your sword.
While the sound of horseshoes came closer and closer, they managed to flee partially into the forrest. Mircea's mouth was bound, but he was still struggling. The sound of horseshoes suddenly stopped. Mircea used all of his last powers to kick, and he hit Tamac's hand causing a big
Ahhh!! You stupid....
When suddenly, a man on horse rode against the two men. The man draw his Sword, and swung it against Dan, but Dan was an excellent fighter, and managed to answer the riders first attempt to kill.
While the rider turned and went for a next charge, Mircea had managed to untie himself. He used his legs to get his mouthbind off, and bit over a part of the rope tieing his hands, and crawled his way out of the sack. Tamac raised his Sword to strike, but Mircea managed to kick him in the knee, rolled around against Tamac, and stole his dagger. He took the dagger and drove it into his leg, causing another big pain.
As the rider rode between them again, Mircea ran aginast him, and threw himself onto the strangers horse. They rode away, being followed by Dan and Tamac, but then, suddenly, the rider stopped. He saw some greyish shadows some out of the tree's in front of him. and to the left, and to every side. He was surrounded. These men were armoured with spears, and were too dangerous for him to charge. One of the men shouted: "identify yourself!".
The rider took off his hood, and said:
I am Belisarius, general of the roman empire...
"I've heard enough" the man said. He steppes out in the moonlight, and said: "But what are you doing with my son? Why is he out here?" Belisarius noticed that it was Vlad Dracul himself.
Suddenly, they heard the footsteps of two men running after the rider. Tamac shouted "You're going straight to hell!", when suddenly an arrow hit him in his chest. "After you, Tamac" Vlad said.
Who are these men? Do you know them?
That is Tamac, and his friend Dan should be right around the corner. Those men are unseparatable. Not any longer thought. I guess Dan is around here somewhere.
But, how do you know them?
Those men has being on my neck ever since... as long as I remember. Dan is a member of the Danesti clan, a rival Walachian clan, trying to get in power. Tamac is a Hungarian, and is a close friend of the Danesti's. They are being paid by Bassarab, the head of the Danesti clan, to catch all of my kids, and bring them to him. Of course, they never succed. We have alot to speak about. Let's go back to my wagon.
The two men talked much, and drank the finest wine. Before they left, Vlad told Belisarius that he had to tell Caesar that Vlad had to go home, as the mercaneries hadn't been able to shut their mouths. He feared the Matthias knew about his order during the siege of Athens...
He also said that Mircea would stay in Constantinople for a little longer, atleast unless this new conflict was going on.
Mircea was glad to meet his father again, and gave him a hug before he left.
Now, you'll be right here in Constantinople, and wait for Nadia, ok?
ok Papa.
Vlad didn't manage to hide his concern for his coming wife.
