20th Episode ----- { Part 1 }
In Forest
Goktug : Sitting with that document and tears coming from his eyes
Flashback scene
Konur : "These tyrants use our brave warriors against us... Come back to your senses, return to your true self, Göktuğ! Remember that everything ultimately returns to its essence-dogs to dogs, and wolves to wolves!"
Goktug : "Look, brother... I have the exact same mark on me too."
Konur and Goktug's mother : "Of course you do. Every warrior in our lineage bears this mark
Flashback ends
Goktug : Balgay... I will make you pay for all of this, Balgay!"
Konur : "The tears in your eyes won't extinguish the fire burning in your heart, my brother."
Göktuğ : "Everything comes back to my mind, one by one... Our father... Our mother... Everything those Mongols did..." "As long as that Balgay lives, every breath he takes feels forbidden to me, my brother!"
Konur : "Where are you going, my Göktuğ? Wait, brother!"
Goktug : "I am going to Konya! I will rip Balgay's flesh from his bones! I will spill every last drop of his blood, brother!"
Konur : "Now is not the time to kill Balgay, brother."
Goktug : "What are you saying, brother?! After everything he has done, what are you saying?!"
Konur : "Sometimes an enemy serves a better purpose alive than dead. Right now, we need him alive. As you know, an alliance has been made with him. You will return and act as if nothing happened. You will continue... so that Balgay makes a mistake and leaves an opening." All those wasted years, all those years spent away from your true self... they can only be cleansed and reclaimed through the light of repentance and the light of ablution (wudu)." Now, repeat whatever I say:""Eşhedü en la ilahe illallah..."
(I bear witness that there is no god but Allah...)
Goktug : "Eşhedü en la ilahe illallah..."
(I bear witness that there is no god but Allah...)
Konur : ...ve eşhedü enne Muhammeden abduhu ve resulüh."
(...and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.)
Goktug : ...ve eşhedü enne Muhammeden abduhu ve resulüh."
(...and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.)
In Kayi Tribe
Outside Bala's Tent
Selcan Hatun and Bala Hatun are sitting together in peace when Burçin Hatun enters holding young Aybars's hand.
Selcan : Look at you, Bala. Blessed with good health and strength, standing tall without any harm upon you.
Bala : Thanks be to Allah, Selcan Ana. My heart is at peace, yet I feel a storm brewing in the tribe today.
(Burçin Hatun enters the tent, holding Aybars's hand.)
Burçin : Kızılca kıyamet kopar! Osman Bey has turned the earth and sky upside down, and you two sit here quietly?
Selcan : We do not race to be in every piece of gossip, Burçin. Whatever needs to be known, we learn when the right time comes.
Burçin : Well, since you will learn it in time anyway, make sure you don't hear it from me first!
Selcan : Ah, Burçin... I have great respect for your late mother, which is why I tolerate you. But do not push my boundaries. Say whatever you came to say!
Burçin : Osman Bey went right in front of Dündar Bey's tent with fierce anger. He stopped everything and stood tall before his uncle!
Bala : (Looking concerned) What did Osman Bey say to his uncle, Burçin?
Burçin : Dündar Bey spoke of marrying Aygül off, but Osman Bey declared clearly before everyone that he will never marry Aygül.
Selcan : And what else did he proclaim in front of the tribe?
Burçin : He looked Dündar Bey right in the eyes and said, "My heart belongs only to Bala, and she is the only one I will ever take as my wife!"
Aybars: (Smiles, looking up at Burçin) It's true! I heard Osman Bey say it myself with great courage!
Bala : (A soft smile appears on her face, relieved and deeply touched) He truly said that?
Burçin : Yes! He made it clear to Dündar Bey and everyone present that no one else holds a place in his heart except you, Bala.
Selcan : (Smiles warmly, placing a hand on Bala's shoulder) Then let it be known that Osman's path is clear and his love is unwavering.
In Forest
Osman : Riding his horse Karayel swiftly at full speed .
In Kayi Tribe
Dundar: Osman my nephew. He onpenly... treatns us.
Gunduz: When anger enters the heart... reason goes astray, uncle.
Fleshback.
Bamsi: What's wrong, son? What's on your mind?
Osman: Our anger is orvewhelming, Bamsi bey but... if we succumb to our anger... we will be the ones who suffer.
Gunduz: What are we going to do, brother? What do you mean?
Osman: If we take my uncle in front if the tent right now... there will be bloodshed, brother. We will carry the banner not only if courage... but also of compassion my uncle can't see beyond the smoke in front if him. Let's not be see together so that... My uncle can walk close to you too.
Bamsi: And then? So. Son, now, what's on your mind now?
Osman: To make sure Batur understands that l didn't kill him... l'll have my uncle confront Alisar. Thus we will get rid of this festering... completely.
Gunduz: How is this going to work, brother?
Osman: Thanks to Aygul, he's my older brother. Since all the problems revolve around Aygul... Since Alisar carries out all these schemes through Aygul... we too... will for all his schemes though Aygul.
End of Fleshaback.
Gunduz: Osman doesn't know what he's saying.
Dundar: My nephew knows... he knows, look... just saying... if... he puts a spoke in the wheel then... we will have nothing more to say... just so you know.
Bamsi: When the oust... rises... you can't see ahead. Dundar bey.
Dundar : What more can l do. Bamsi bey? l acted like an uncle... it didn't work out. l said l'd be your father-in-law... but it didn't work out when he came before me and says.you cant give aygul to alisar hes completely lost his mind. If something bad happens to.. us it will be because of him you should know.
Bamsi now you should be calm dundar bey. l'll talk him too.
Dundar You'd do well. He keepa his word.. he listens to you Bamsi bey. l was so busy l didn't have time. One of you... is the lord of my tribe... and one of you... is the man of my tribe. Don't leave. If something bad happens to us, it will be because. Me alone at the wedding okay?
Gunduz: Don't worry, uncle l won't leave either you or Aygul alone.
Dundar smiles
Gunduz: We'll be there at the wedding reception.
Dundar: Thanks, thanks.
Bahadir: Father, if you'll allow me to come with you no it's not safe.
Dundar : And you have the audacity to still call him father? Is therw a greather danger then your Presence? There's no need. Don't cast a shadow. l ask for no other favor.
Dundur enters the tent.
Bahadir: My father still doens't want ns Gunduz bey. Let's wail untill the wedding feast is organized perphaps Bahadir weare will sosten.
Gunduz looks at Bamsi and leaves.
In Forest
Osman : Arrives on his horse Karayel to meet Abdurrahman Gazi .
Abdurrahman : Osman !
Osman : Māshā'Allāh... Seeing you safe and sound like this brings me great joy, Abdurrahman Gazi."
Abdurrahman : "Eyvallah, Osman..."
Boran : "Māshā'Allāh! The Gazi's white beard sways like a battle standard, my Bey. By Allah's will, he puts anyone who calls themselves an alp to shame!"
Abdurrahman : "By Allah's will, there are still many swords left for us to swing, and many oppressors left for us to strike down!"
Osman : "You speak the truth... There are many who act with deviousness toward those who walk the straight path, Abdurrahman Gazi. Now, explain the truth of this matter... Who else stands behind this treachery?"
Abdurrahman : "Allah knows best... When we fell into this trap, the first one who came to my mind was that dog Balgay. Yet, it was Alişar who appeared before us."
Osman : "Alişar... Alişar Bey..."
Abdurrahman : "He ordered that Abdurrahman Gazi should not be harmed, and his chief man, Melik, held the lead. Dündar did not want us to be killed, but Alişar snuck him away."
Osman : "Alişar... He wants to squeeze my uncle in his grip even further."
Boran : "That is true, Osman. Matters have become thoroughly complicated, my Bey."
Osman : "There is nothing complicated, Boran. Behind every villainy, Alişar emerges.
Abdurrahman : Allah knows best, Alişar also had a hand in Batur's murder! Not only in Batur's death, but we managed to keep Princess Adelfa safe because of Aybars and Bala and in the matter of Zorba..."
Osman : "That means he knew things Alişar did not want us to know, and saw things Alişar did not want us to see... so Alişar sacrificed him as well."
Abdurrahman : "Well then, Osman Bey... where does Dündar stand in all of this?"
Osman : "He will tell us everything himself. But the knot of all these unknowns ties directly at Alişar's belt."
Boran : "What shall we do, my Bey? What is on your mind?"
Osman : "We will teach that ominous pest Alişar that there is no playing games with us!" "Abdurrahman Gazi-"
Abdurrahman : "At your command, Osman!"
Osman : "You shall head to the mansion together with Kılıç Alp. Watch over him closely until he falls into my trap."
Abdurrahman : "Eyvallah, Osman."
At Alisar Mansion
Alişar : "I had the room prepared, Commander Boke. Rest yourself, and later we will discuss what happened."
Commander Boke: "You had better prepare your own grave first! When Geyhatu learns what happened, he will bury you alive in it!"
Alişar : "Am I to answer for your incompetence, Commander Boke?" You are just as responsible for these events as I am. Our secret deal with Sofia has become public knowledge. Geyhatu will demand a price from both of us for this." We will clean up this mess together."
Commander Boke: "How?"
Alişar : "By finding Osman and killing him. We will do this together."
Commander Boke: "Do you think Osman's dead body can revive the two of us, Alişar Bey?"
Alişar Bey: "Alişar Bey has not played his final game yet. I will establish contact with Sofia and do whatever is necessary. Osman will die-he must die! Osman is someone far more dangerous than we thought." Osman seized the Laws of Genghis Khan. He prevented the marriage between Geyhatu and Princess Adelfa. Ultimately, he tracked down Margaret's monks. It was impossible for him to do all of this alone."
Commander Boke: "He was not alone. Someone was by his side."
Alişar Bey: "Who was with him?"
Commander Boke: "His uncle, Sungurtekin."
On the Road, en route to Alişar Bey's wedding procession
Dundar : All troubles seem to hover around my head... What is the status, Sencer?"
Sencer : "It will be taken care of shortly, my Bey. Come on, hurry up-Alişar Bey is waiting for us."
Aygul : Remembering the words of his cousin brother Osman
In Flashback
Osman : "I told you no good comes from Alişar being a friend! But what did you do? You went and took refuge in him, and as if that wasn't enough, you gave Aygül to him!
Dundar : Since you cared so much about Aygül, why did you say no when my daughter joined Hatun's rank?
Osman : Know this: I will not let Alişar have Aygül!
Flashback ends
Dundar : My daughter, do not cloud your beautiful face. Look, it turned out well-the horses can rest a bit too, huh?
Aygul : The image of my brother Batur's face never leaves my sight... He is not by my side on this happiest of days.
Zohre : If he were here, would we be left bowing our heads like this? He would have tied his sister's belt with his own hands... Would he let her be in these circumstances?"
Dundar : "I put my lion-like son into the earth all by myself... And now I am bringing my only daughter to her new home alone. I have become like a refugee in my own homeland.
Zohre : Surely, this darkness will not last forever. At least we have seen who is a friend and who is a foe, Dündar Bey... We saw it, by Allah, we saw it!
Dundar : I have written down, one by one, those who stood by me on my dark days and those who failed to stand by me on my good days." Not only Osman, but everyone who lined up behind him and brought these troubles upon us-I will hold every single one of them accountable! I will demand a reckoning! But for now, do not cloud your rosy face, my daughter. Laughter suits you. Smile, so that your father always remembers you this way... Smile, so that the heartache of this helpless Dündar, who gives you away as a bride, may be lightened."
In Forest
Goktug : "My brother told me that Osman Bey's sword is as strong as his mercy is deep." "Forgive me, Osman Bey, for all the cruelties I have committed... May you grant me your blessing and forgiveness (hakkını helal edesin).
Osman : " From this moment on, whatever honor means to me... let it be tied to you." Welcome back to your true self and your home, Göktuğ!"
Konur : "I have another piece of good news, my Bey. My brother has not only returned to his roots and home, but he has also chosen the true faith and embraced Islam!"
Osman : "Māshā'Allāh!" May Allah keep you steady on the righteous path, brother."
Goktug : "To be your Alp and to be enlightened by the light of Islam-the true religion-is the greatest pride filling my heart. May Allah never diminish your presence among us. May the rest of my life be sacrificed for your path and cause, Osman Bey!"
Osman : "Eyvallah, brother Göktuğ! Eyvallah!" Now, my brothers, listen to me closely. Dündar Bey is heading toward the mansion with the dowry carriage. The Alps have loosened the axle of the carriage, so they will be forced to stop along the way. In the meantime, we will launch an ambush against him and his family."
Konur : "My Bey, Dündar Bey will surely resist. What should we do with him?"
Osman : "I want him brought to me alive. I need him alive!" However, news will quickly reach Alişar. Abdurrahman Gazi is tracking that stupid men Alisar . Konur, once Alişar leaves the mansion, you will raid the mansion and bring whatever important papers or documents from Alisar's mansion .
Konur : "Your command is our order, my Bey!"
Boran : "My Bey, when we raid Alişar's mansion, we will not only make an enemy of him, but also of Geyhatu... as you know, Böke is with him."
Osman : "The arrow has left the bow, Boran! From now on, if necessary, I will stand against the entire world. Today is the day of bravery, my brothers-I want not a single mistake, know this well!"
Osman & Alps : "Hayda! Allahu Akbar! Allahu Akbar!"
At Alisar Mansion
Melik entered hurriedly. Alisar immediately noticed that something was wrong.
Melik: Alisar bey, we couldn't find Princess Aldefa.
Alisar stood up, surprised and angry.
Alisar: What do you mean? Where is she?
Melik replied.
Melik: Osman bey took her to another location before we could find her.
Alisar became furious.
Alisar: Osman again!
She turned toward the alps in the hall and, overwhelmed by anger, slapped a few of them on the shoulder and arm.
Alisat: You are useless!
The Alps remained silent.
Alisar pointed toward the door.
Alisar: Get out! Get out of here!
The men immediately obeyed and left the mansion.
Melik remained standing before Alisar in silence while Alisar tried to control his anger.
On the Road
Sencer : "It is sturdier than before, my Bey. If you give permission, we are ready to hit the road .
Dundar : We have lost too much time; let us set out at once. "Come on, women! Come on, let's go!"
(Ambush takes place; chaos and fighting break out)
"Osman! What do you think you are doing?! What do you think you are doing?!"
Osman : "We know what we must do, Uncle."
Dundar : "If I do not throw down my weapon, what will you do? What will you do, take my life?!"
Zohre : "Even bandits do not raid a caravan heading to a wedding feast! Are you not ashamed of what you have done?
Aygul : Is this your bravery? At least have some shame for your craftsmanship!"
Osman : "Alps, lower your weapons! Do not force us to shed brotherly blood!"
(The confrontation reaches a climax as Dündar's men are restrained)
Dundar : "Take my life! Take my life! Take my life... If you do not take my life right now, I swear by Almighty God that I will take every single one of your lives, one by one! Take my life! Take my life!"
In Kayi Tribe
Gunduz : When Osman was going to Alişar's mansion, my uncle Dündar was going to set an ambush for him on the road
Bamsi : My Osman's purpose is to handle this matter without shedding blood.
Gunduz : He wants to show the truth to Aygül and prevent Alişar's game.
Selcan : God forbid, if blood is shed, it is not clear where this matter will lead. The tribe will burn from within, and no one will be able to put out the fire that breaks out.
Gunduz : You know there is no other way, sister-in-law. Osman will use Dündar and Aygül to lure Alişar into a trap. There is no other way out.
Bamsi : Neither Dündar's beys in the tribe nor his alp soldiers will reach their desires. My Osman will both open his uncle's eyes and ward off the trouble over our heads. It falls upon us to hold tightly together.
Seclan : Bahadır's sudden arrival seems meaningful/suspicious to me.
Gunduz : Bahadır is strange, sister. My uncle isolates him so much that he searches for a place to take refuge.
Bamsi : Doubt is a strange thing, my child. A difficult path cannot be crossed with a soft heart. Excessive mercy gives rise to disease. I know and understand that I have a blood bond with him, but do not become a captive to your feelings, my Gündüz.
Seclan : Bamsı Bey is right, my Gündüz.
Bamsi : Dündar left the tribe, but if you ask me, his ears remained here. What I mean is, we need to be careful about what we discuss in front of Bahadır.
Gunduz : Maybe you are right, Bamsı Bey. Still, I will be vigilant without breaking Bahadır's heart.
Seclan : Do not worry. May Allah grant a good outcome to our end.
Gunduz : Amen.
Bamsi : Amen.
Selcan : I am going to Bala Hatun's side. Farewell.
In Bala’s Tent
Seclan : Bala, my daughter, you seem very happy today. What happened?
Bala : Mother Seclan, Aybars Bey and Burcin told me something about Osman today.
Seclan : What did they tell you?
Bala : They said Osman openly declared his love for me in front of everyone. He said, “My heart belongs to Bala Hatun only. She is the only woman I will ever take as my wife.”
Seclan : Mashallah! Osman Bey has never been a man to hide what is in his heart.
Bala : Hearing those words made my heart so happy, Mother. I never needed anything more from him than his sincerity.
Seclan : And now the whole world knows where Osman’s heart belongs.
Bala : Yes, Mother. And my heart has belonged to him for a long time.
Seclan : May Allah protect the love between you both, my daughter.
Bala : Ameen, Mother. Ameen.
On the Road.
The Alps take Aygul to the wagon. Dundat tries to advance against Osman but Konur and Goktug hold him back.
Aygul looks at Osman.
Aygul: What do you think you're doing? Fear God fear God.
Osman looked seriously.
Dundar: Let go, let go, let go. So you’re going to take Balgay’s lackey Kongar with you and… set a trap for your uncle hun? Take our lives too… so we can be free from your evil, Osman.
Osman: You hurt a lot of people, uncle. Giving up your life isn’t so easy. First, you will be held accountable. Come on. Get in the car. We’ll talk at length later.
Dundar: Alisar, Alisar will be here soon. What are you going to do if l resist? What are you going to do ?
Osman: l wouldn't even touch you. However…
Osman looks at Zohre .
Osman: Zohre Hatun openly collaborated with the enemy. My older brother also thought he deserved exile. l will take his life while looking you in the eye. Bala almost got injured too if I had not reached on time to save her from Mongols ambush and because of her I almost lost my Bala all because of Zohre Hatun .
Dundar approaches Osman.
Dundar: l’m afraid… you’ll do this to your uncle Osman too. You can do that too.
Dundar goes to the cart where Zorah and Aygul are. Osman takes the hat off Dundar’s head. He looks at Osman sternly. Osman also looks at him seriously. Dundar climbs onto the cart. Osman looks at the hat and then approaches Konur and says…
Osman: Konur together with Goktug… you will take these and bring them to the secret mother-in-law. From there, you can reach the mansion. Dumrul and Ayaz should also be on alert. Leaves from there and he throws Dundar’s hat away.
In Kayi Tribe
Bala Hatun walks toward Seclan Hatun, Gündüz Bey, and Bamsı Bey, who are standing together near the tents. She approaches them with a determined but warm expression.
Bala : Seclan Ana, Gündüz Bey, Bamsı Bey… I have come to tell you something.
Seclan : What is it, kızım Bala? You seem to have something important on your mind.
Bala : I want to go and see my father, Sheikh Edebali.
Gündüz : Sheikh Edebali? Why do you wish to go to him now?
Bala : Because I have received news that my brothers are returning. I want to take this news to my father myself. He should hear it from me, not from someone else.
Bamsı : Ha! Then you must go, Bala Hatun. Such news should indeed be delivered by family.
Seclan : Your heart is always with your father. Go and give him this happy news, kızım.
Gündüz : You have my permission, Bala Hatun. But promise me one thing.
Bala : What is it, Gündüz Bey?
Gündüz : Come back safely, Bala Hatun. Because if Osman Bey looks around the oba and does not see you, he will come running to wherever you are!
Bamsı : Ha ha! Gündüz speaks the truth! Osman will not rest until he finds his Bala Hatun.
Seclan : Your Osman is always worried about you, kızım.
Bala : smiles I know, Gündüz Bey. I know it very well.
Gündüz : Then do not make him worry for too long.
Bala : I will return safely. I promise.
Bala walks toward her white horse, Alaca. She mounts gracefully and looks back at Seclan, Gündüz, and Bamsı.
Bala : May Allah protect you all. I will return soon.
Seclan : May Allah protect you too, kızım. Give my love to Sheikh Edebali.
Bamsı : Ride safely, Bala Hatun!
Gündüz : And return before Osman comes searching for you!
Bala : laughing softly I will try!
Bala gently guides Alaca away from the Kayı Tribe , riding toward Sheikh Edebali to personally share the news of her brothers' return.
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