Chapter 7(Madhu's POV)
"Sultan! Let me go!" I yelled at him.
"Ooo...just like a tigeress." He laughed.
He had taken me deep into the woods...in the dark area. He threw me down onto the ground and tied me up against a tree. I couldn't move at all.
"My Rishabh won't spare you! He will slay you without flinching!" I spat at him.
"Ha! That peasant will save you!" His laughter boomed everywhere.
"He is not a peasant. He is a skilled swordsman. A true knight...who will come to save his princess."
He grabbed me by the hair, staring at me with big, angry eyes.
"You are only mine. ONLY MINE!" He yelled. "I think I have to shut this big mouth of yours."
He pulled out a small cloth from his pocket and gagged me with it. He stood back...now ogling my body. I felt extremely uncomfortable. I couldn't take it anymore...I tightly closed my eyes.
(RK's POV)
I stopped at the forest clearing. I couldn't take the horse further inside...so I tied it to one of the nearby trees. There was another horse nearby. I quickly recognized it. Prince Sultan's horse. I drew my sword and rushed into the forest. They should be nearby.
There was a small light in the distance, where the dense forest was. I cautiously advanced forward. It was most likely Prince Sultan. After getting close enough, I saw them clearly. Madhu was tied up to a tree and was gagged. He slowly closed in on her, looking at her with a vulgar stare. I sped up my pace. Nothing should happen to my princess.
I went around to now face Prince Sultan's back. I gripped my sword tightly. Madhu's gaze shifted to me. I put my finger up to my lips, but it was too late. Prince Sultan noticed and drew his sword quicker than I could attack.
"Well...well..well...look who we have here." He sneered.
"Let the princess go or else..." I threatened.
"Or else what? You'll kill me?" He said.
I glared at him, finally attacking him with my sword. He dodged the blow, then proceeding to attack me.
(Madhu's POV)
Rishabh fought with Prince Sultan. They kept swinging their swords at each other, missing each time. I could do nothing but watch helplessly.
Rishabh finally landed a hit on Prince Sultan's left arm, leaving a long, red gash. Blood flowed profusely. I cringed and closed my eyes. He glared at Rishabh and gripped his arm in pain.
"You will pay for this!" He hissed.
Rishabh repositioned his sword and went in for another blow, but missed by an inch. Instead of attacking, Prince Sultan bolted.
"What a coward..." Rishabh murmured.
He came to me and kneeled down. He began to untie the rope and free me.
"It's okay Madhu...I'm here." He caressed my face. I broke into tears, embracing him as soon as I was free.
"You stay here...let me make sure the coast is clear." He said.
Rishabh took a defensive stance and went in the direction Prince Sultan ran in. I followed behind him. Rishabh turned around to make sure I was okay. I nodded.
Out of nowhere, Prince Sultan put Rishabh in a headlock, placing the sword across his chest. He created a long gash across Rishabh's chest. I shrieked.
Rishabh mustered his remaining strength and pushed Prince Sultan back. He collapsed to the ground.
"Madhu! Run! Don't worry about me! Run!" He yelled.
"No! I won't leave you!" I said.
I picked up Rishabh's sword and attempted to fight off Prince Sultan. But he quickly overpowered me. He grabbed my arm and threw me onto the ground next to Rishabh. Rishabh was enraged. He gripped his sword again and got back onto his feet. He fought with Prince Sultan despite being severely injured. He managed to cut him across the stomach. Prince Sultan fell to the ground. Rishabh, now extremely weak and in pain, fell as well. I ran to him.
"Rishabh...please don't leave me. Come on, get up." I pleaded.
Given no response, I took matters into my own hands. I hoisted him onto my shoulder, leading him out of the woods.
"Rishabh, please stay with me." I cried.
Thankfully I knew how to ride a horse. I got onto it with Rishabh. He was completely unconcious. I had to get him to safety.
"I can't lose you Rishabh...I can't lose you." I said, heading back home.
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Edited by Abhiya4life - 11 years ago