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Do not worry master we will give you the best
medicine for mother.
She will become fresh again in no time fly
belly said.
Yes, you must go home and take care mother
fire belly said.
Wait I will give the medicine said water
belly and took out a metal box with full of some white powder in it.
Tell me which way I should follow Goran
asked. I will carry you home master fly belly said.
No, no I do not want to trouble you more, you
have done enough already my friends Goran thanked the three devils.
Fly belly flies faster the wind master he
will reach home in no time water belly said.
Yes. Master it will be my pleasure to fly you
home fly belly said.
Fly belly at once transformed into the shape
of a huge swan like bird.
Sit on my back master lets fly out in the
beautiful sky and I will reach you home fly belly said from the shape of a
bird.
Goran felt as if he was in the heaves when he
sat and started to fly in the sky on fly bellys back.
Goran saw the moon and stars from so close no
human being would have seen the stars so close like me.
Goran felt proud. Fly belly cut through the
mid night breeze and flew so smoothly towards the Gimrick town.
Goran and fly belly soon landed in front of
Gorans house. Goran thanked fly belly for an adventures light home.
That was a wonderful trip thank you fly belly
Goran said.
Please dont mention it, the pleasure is mine
fly belly said and transformed into devils body.
Let meet again Goran said sure fly belly said.
And one more important thing master fly belly said in a very soft voice.
What is it Goran asked? You should never ever
in your life will discuss about the three devils, our meetings and the big tree
or its location to with any humans master you must not disclose this secret at
all to any one on this earth fly belly said.
Not even to my mother Goran asked. Im afraid
not even to mother fly belly said in sad voice.
What if I do by mistake? What if tell if its
really necessary Goran asked.
We three brothers will transform into fire
forever fly belly said and tears were rolling on his face.
Goran looked with astonishment at fly belly
and said dont worry, I promise you three that I will never open this secret
even to my mother, Goran put his hand on fly bellys shoulder and said.
Thank you master fly belly wiped his tears.
All right master, we shall meet again fly
belly said and became into a big swan and flew back into the sky and vanished
into the dark clouds.
Goran kept looking into the sky until fly
belly disappeared.
Goran ran towards his house and knocked at
the door. Goran mother opened the door hugged Goran and cried.
You are safe my darling, you are safe thank
God she cried.
Im fine mama Goran asked? I was worried all
the time my son.
You were missing from the town I looked every
where and I walked back home Jeena said.
Oh! No mother why did you go in search of me,
I know my way home.
I went to Cass city mama Goran said? What
Cass city Gorans mother asked with a big surprise?
Its too far and dangerous to cross the
forest Goran? Why did you go so far with out telling me, Jeena asked?
I did not succeed in getting some work in
our town mother thats why I decided to go to Cass city, Goran said.
I do not want you to go to Cass city or into
the forest again, jeena said with a loud voice.
Goran was surprised to see his mother in a
loud voice like this. Why, whats wrong going to Cass city to work mother,
Goran asked?
No, you are not going there any more, his
mother replied.
Jeena started to cry holding Gorans arms.
Im very scared son. Im very scared you are the one Im left with in this
world, I do not want to loose my child she cried.
Do not worry mother see what I brought for
you Goran showed the box to his mother.
What is this Jeena asked Goran? Medicine for
you. If you take this medicine, you will be back in good health like before.
You will once again become fresh and
beautiful.
You will never feel tired or have any pain
any more Goran said.
Goran brought some water mixed the white
powder and gave it to hi mother and asked her to drink.
Jeena drank the medicine. In couple of
minutes she started to feel very fresh as if she was just born.
Jeena never felt like that ever since Korsa
left her.
What is this medicine made of, Jeena asked
Goran with big surprise?
Im feeing so great now.
I do not feel weak or tired any more Jeena
said with a big smile on her face.
Goran could feel and see his mother once
again come to life. Goran felt very happy to see his mother looking so beautiful
and healthy.
Goran thanked his three friends in the forest
from his heart. The three devils are really some kind of Godsend for him Goran
thought.
Where did you get this from Jeena asked Goran
with a clear voice?
In
the Cass city, my master Gave this to me Goran said.
Is
your master a doctor Jeena asked? Goran gave a pause before answering. Goran
never lied to his mother ever before how Im going to maintain the truth Goran
was confused.
What happened Goran? Why are you quiet his
mother asked?
Nothing mama. Yes, my master is doctor a very
good doctor in Cass city, he is also very rich and a kind hearted man Goran said.
Thank God you found a nice master. Its very
difficult to get a good master Jeena said thinking of Governor Morsa and his
wife Cartya.
Do you have to go every day to Cass city? Why
dont we move to Cass city near to your work Jeena asked?
No mother, no need. I will manage from here.
I will start early in the morning so that I can reach the city on time.
How will you go by walk? Its too far to walk
Jeena said.
I will buy a horse soon mother Goran replied.
Did you eat anything Jeena asked? Yes mother
meat, fish, fruits cakes Goran said.
What all of those? Your master is a real nice
man you should work very hard with honesty and earn a good name like your
father jeena.
Sure mother I will do that Goran replied.
Did you have your dinner mama Goran asked his
mother?
No, but after taking the medicine you brought
from your master I feel as if I also ate meat, fish, fruits jeena laughed.
Lets sleep mother Im very tired I have to
go tomorrow to the city again Goran said.
Yes. Lets go to bed Jeena said and went to
the bedroom.
Laying on his bed, Goran was thinking of the
three devils and their mystery.
Goran was also thinking about his promise to
fly belly and the secret of their lives in the forest.
Soon Goran fall asleep but his mind was awake
preparing for new dangerous challenges that are ahead waiting to test Goran.
It was almost eight in the morning when Jeena
woke her son.
The Sun was very bright and hitting with its
rays all over the Gimrick town and making the people get a new life.
You will have to start your day along with me
and go down to rest along with me. Goran felt this responsibility for the first
time in his life as he sat on his bed and watched the sun.
Goran did not know where to start but he
concluded there is no end now.
Today is much different than yesterday and
tomorrow sure going to be different than today Goran thought.
For better or for worst, I have to go through
this.
If I use my mind wisely, may be it will be
better for me Goran concluded.
At least my mother is feeling happy and
healthy Goran thought and I will do anything to keep mother happy but what
about your new friends his mind asked himself at once?
Oh! the three devils, fly belly, fire belly
and water belly now they are part of my life, the new life that has come into
my life Goran thought.
The big old magic tree in the north forest
what is all about? Why me Goran said to himself.
Do any one on this earth know about this
mystery?
If does, who is it? If not why me only Goran
started to ask himself. Goran had no clue at all for these questions.
Goran, his mother shouted. What time are
going to work Jeena asked?
Right now mother Goran replied and got out of
his bed.
Goran finished his bath fast and put on his
clothes with his mind full of three devils and his next meeting with them.
Im leaving mother Goran said. Jeena came
close to him and kissed him on his cheek and his lunch box.
Goran
looked at his mother with a smile.
Jeena looked as if she got every thing back
in her life again.
Is this what we get if we try hard and go
behind what you want in your life Goran said to him self.
Isnt so great to see your loved ones are
made happy and kept happy?
Im going to make my mother more and happy
than this for the sacrifice she had done to bring me to this stage, the hard
work she put in alone for the past ten years to get me this far.
I know my mother is already proud of my
efforts Goran said to himself kissed his mothers cheeks and said,
I love you mother and left his home at once
towards the forest.
It is a long walk for Goran to reach the
forest from his house.
Goran took big long steps with one thing in
his mind, my three new friends.
Yesterday was a unique day in Gorans life
his life has changed all together.
The big tree, the strange wind and the
gigantic appearance of the three devils Goran knew he is emerging into a new
life.
Goran kept walking into the forest fast in
order to reach the big tree soon and meet his new friends.
May
be they can help me find a good work Goran thought.
If I get the work I can keep my mother happy.
I will work very hard every day and earn lot of money he promised him self.
The sun was almost on the middle of the sky.
The sun had already lost the morning shine and had emerged into noon shine.
Goran looked at the sky and said, Its noon
now and I have walked for more than three hours deep into the forest and I
should be close to my friends at any time Goran said to him self.
He kept walking with out a stop he kept
looking for the big tree and no sign of it.
Goran started to feel a bit tired and his
legs begin to ache but he did not stop.
He was right in the middle of the forest
looking around for the big tree.
Goran did not know what to do? His patience
and the energy were running low.
Will I ever find the big tree again? Will I
be able to find my friends again Goran was confused?
Suddenly Goran got an idea. He started
calling out the three devils loudly.
Fly belly, fire belly, Water belly Goran
shouted and shouted but no reply he got.
He kept screaming so loud and the entire
forest started to echo his noise.
Many ideas came into his mind nothing worked.
He wanted to locate the big magic tree desperately. Goran became tired walking
and screaming.
He ran all over the forest searched and
searched for the big tree and his friends.
Goran climbed up on a tallest tree nearby in
order to locate the magic tree.
Soon he reached to the top of the big tree
and looked in all the directions of forest as far as his eye could reach but no
sign of it.
Goran called out their names once again, no
reply he got.
It was almost three in the after noon. Goran
was losing his hope of finding them.
Goran become more tired than yesterday. His
hope and courage was fading.
He felt lonely again. Oh! God, How MI going
to take care of my mother?
What will happen to her if she finds out that
I do not have a job in the Cass city Goran asked himself?
Goran looked around as many things were
running in his mind and still no sign of the magic tree.
Goran prayed to God for help. His mother had
told him to pray with patience when ever his mind is in trouble and could not
find the answer. Goran did just that.
Soon Goran fall asleep in his prayers on the
treetop.
The darkness has already engulfed the entire
forest, the birds and the other creatures were settling back at their shelter
along with their groups to rest for the night.
All living beings of the forest are home
already except Goran the only human wondering alone the forest in search of his
destiny.
To day, he was not afraid of and wild animals
or danger of this forest. Finding his three friends was his only goal and that
seems to be a far cry now.
When Goran woke up, he almost forgot he was
sleeping on top of a tree as he moved he was almost falling down but he managed
to hold the branch firmly.
Nothing was visible due to the darkness.
Goran knew the night had just come due to the sound of settling birds. When
Goran turned to south, he could not believe his eyes what he saw.
He looked at some thing very ardently with
out a blink. He kept looking. The hair on his hands were Started to become
stiff, his heart and mind was getting cold.
He was trying to stand up and wanted to have
a full view of what he was watching from the top.
Some thing was shining like a diamond in the
dark. The spot he was looking was covered with brightness while rest of the
forest was in dark.
Goran could make out that was his magic tree
that is glowing as the night fell.
Goran was sure that is his destiny. He rushed
down from the tree and ran towards the brightness.
As he ran close the light, the brightness
started to fade. When he reached the bottom of the tree,
This is it. He shouted. I found it, I found
it. Thank God I found it he screamed.
Goran went close to the tree and started to
touch and hug the magic tree.
Where are you my friends come out I want to
meet you again Goran shouted.
I found you all, Fly belly, Fire belly, water
belly Im here come down Goran shouted.
It was very quiet around the tree and in the
forest when ever Goran stopped shouting.
Goran lifted his head up and looked around
nothing was visible or moving on the tree.
Where are you fellows come down he shouted
looking up on the tree. No reply was received by Goran. He did not know what
else do to.
He was confused and worried that his friends
did not show up in spite of his finding the right home of the three devils.
They must have gone out somewhere Goran
thought.
Let me sit down under the tree and wait Goran
decided.
He sat at the same spot where he was sitting
yesterday. His mind was restless and his head was moving all around the magic
tree.
It was my mistake not asking the details and
the exact location of the magic tree from the three devils Goran thought. He
was feeling hungry.
Goran wanted to eat his cookies while waiting
for three devils.
May be I might not get the Kings meal again
unless my three friends
Show up again Goran said to himself as he
pulled out his box from his bag, suddenly something about yesterday struck his
mind. Oh! My God I know what to do to bring them back again Goran shouted.
He rushed open the box and took out three
cookies and repeated exactly the same wards he said to the cookies yesterday.
Hey! Im going to eat all three of for my
dinner, One by one, Im going to eat you all Goran shouted even more louder
than yesterday.
After a few minutes, He could feel the magic
tree started to shake and the strange wind started to blow so hard.
Goran at once hugged the magic tree as it moved
in all the direction.
Goran felt, as if the whole earth is moving
away from underneath his legs. A huge light Started to cover the tree.
Suddenly, the thee devil stared to descend in
front of him like lightning.
They kneeled down in front of Goran and
stared to beg him for their lives the same way they did yesterday.
Goran was neither shaking nor he was afraid
like before.
He stood boldly and started shout at his
friends, where are you fellows all this time, I have been screaming my head
off from the afternoon and running like a mad man in order to find you, why did
not come at once Goran shouted at them.
Please do not eat us master, please do not
eat us master the three devils cried again.
You were so kind to us yesterday, show mercy
to day too fly belly begged Goran.
Where were you all this time Goran asked?
Sorry master we are allowed to come in front
of any humans under this tree as long as they do not tell the magic words fire
belly said with a sad voice.
When you say you are going to eat us, only
then we are allowed to come in front of you to save our lives water belly said.
Oh! No Goran said. We are not supposed to
appear before any humans my lord fly belly said.
Now I understand how to get you fellows Goran
said.
Is there anything else I can do or say to see
you people?
No master, there is nothing in this world
would work other than this, Im going to eat you all now. Nothing will work
fly belly said.
Listen, I need to find some work soon in
order to take care of mother and I want your help.
I do not know any one else other than three
of you. I have already told my mother that I found some work in Cass city I do
not know what to say can you please help me?
And, thats the reason, I was so eager to see
you folks once again folks Goran said.
Dont worry master you can say the same thing
again today to mother fly belly said.
How MI going to show the money to my mother
Goran asked?
We will give the money fire belly said. No I
cannot take your money for nothing with out doing any work my mother will get
upset with me.
No, no I do not want your money Goran said
again.
We will pay for visiting us every day and
playing with us water belly said.
What, you are going to pay me for playing
with you, I never heard of that before any one is paid for Playing Goran
replied?
Why not master you are going to spend lot of
time coming to come our home and you will be spending lot of time here making
us happy it is also some kind of work fly belly said.
No my friends, its not fair taking money
from you. You dont take money when you call some one friends.
I cannot use my friends for my survival Goran
said. You are a very honest person master fire belly said.
All right, we will pay the money and you take
care of us fly belly said.
At last Goran agreed. How much money do you
want from us master fire belly asked?
One gold pound a day Goran said. What, one
gold pound a day? Fly belly asked.
Why is it too much? Ok pay me half of it
Goran said again.
Three devils laughed and laughed looking at
Goran. Why are laughing its not funny.
Its not funny at all Goren said.
We will pay 100 gold pounds a day fly belly
said.
What, 100 a day. Goran asked with a big
surprise on his face.
May be 1000 a day fire belly said.
No, he deserves 10,000 a day water belly
said.
Dont make fun of me, Im hungry and tired
Goran told the three devils.
Lets settle for 10 a day no more talks on
this any more fly belly concluded.
Yes, lets eat first and then talk fire belly
added.
The dinner is waiting for us water belly
smiled and said.
All four of them sat on the table and started
to enjoy their Kings meal.
All the worries of Goran, seems to vanish.
Nothing was surprising for Goran any more
about this strange friends.
All of them were laughing and joking and
having a great time under the big magic tree.
Suddenly fire belly was laughing alone
tapping on the dinner table. What happened to you now? Why are laughing so much
alone lets share with you what it about Goran asked.
I was thinking of you how hard you were
screaming your throat out trying to reach out for us this after noon.
The other two also laughed hearing to fire
belly and said yes, yes.
Were you fellows watching me all the time?
Yes master we did but we cannot respond to
any human call fly belly said.
Please dont disturb the forest here after
water belly said and laughed.
Goran was mad and he threw an apple at water
belly. The head moved away from water
bellys body when the apple reached his face.
Wow! How did you do that Goran asked with
surprise.
Every things is possible master water belly
shouted throwing back the apple at Goran.
I saw the whole tree was lit up in the dark
from top of a tree but when reached it vanished, why is that Goran asked the
three devils.
In the evening, after the sun set we three
come out to play when we laugh and joke, a bright light comes out of our body
and makes the entire tree shine like stars.
If some one comes close to tree we go hiding
inside fly belly said.
When
some one reach the bottom of the tree, we get frighten go hide inside this tree
fly belly said.
Inside the tree Goran asked? Yes, we go back
to our palace fire belly said.
What, your palace Goran asked again?
Our world is inside this massive tree. All
our wealth, our belongings every thing is kept in this Palace for our comfort
water belly said.
Wow! Goran said with a big surprise.
Can I see you real home Goran asked?
Of
course master it will be our pleasure to take you inside our palace and show
you everything as long as you dont eat us fly belly laughed and said.
I will never eat you Goran replied back.
Lets go inside master fly belly said and got up from his seat.
Just close your eyes we will carry you inside
said the three devils and Goran closed his eyes.
Fly belly took Goran on its back. All four
of them reached to the tree top and suddenly the thee devils
Started to dive with a loud noise wowoooooo.
Goran felt as if they are going to hit the
ground from the top.
They kept falling down for few minutes and
landed on the ground.
Now you can open your eyes master water belly
said.
Goran could not believe what he saw inside
the magic tree.
Wow, its beautiful Goran looked all around
him and said.
I
have never seen such a wonderful palace in my life.
Its more beautiful than the Governors
palace Goran said.
The lights, the carpets, the flowers, the
golden furniture, Gold and precious stones, ornaments, Its amazing in here
Goran wondered.
You fellows are the richest in Iris Land I
suppose Goran said.
May be master fly belly said as they waked
around the palace and showed everything to Goran.
Where did you get all this from Goran asked.
Oh! It belongs to us master no one gives these things to any one fire belly
replied.
It belongs to our family water belly added.
Its our home no one is allowed ever and you
are the only one ever was allowed inside this palace fly belly said.
Thank you for brining me here Goran said. No
problem, you are always welcome in here from now on and it belongs to you too
now fly belly said. Oh! No, nothing belongs to me Im only your friend thats
all Goran replied.
No human can conquer us unless he says the
magic words that you have used.
Its been made that way.
If we ever broke this secret out of our mouth
or by action, we will turn into fire for ever fly belly added.
Yes master please do not disclose the secret
of this palace to any human water belly said with sad face. We do not want to burn in that massive fire
belly cried.
I promise you three that I will never ever
open my mouth about you to any one trust me Goran assured the three devils.
You can take what ever you want master now it
belongs to you also water belly said.
I cannot have your wealth my friends Goran
again said.
I just want to play and have a nice time with
you three and get my pay Goran smiled.
We will pay ten gold every day Fire belly
said. Thank you,
thats more than enough for me and my mother to live a peaceful
and happy life Goran added.
What about your father master where does he
live water belly asked?
My father is no more he went to the ocean for
fishing in the storm and never came back Goran said.
Im
sorry to hear that water belly replied.
Why dont you tell us your story master fly
belly asked?
Its getting very late, I must be going home.
I will tell you my story some other time
Goran said.
I will fly you home master Fly belly said.
Did you enjoy our home master fire belly
asked, and gave twenty gold to Goran.
Its too much we agreed only ten why are you
giving double Goran asked.
Ten for yesterday water belly laughed and
said. We decided to pay from yesterday Fly belly added.
Goran took the money in his both hands the
gold coins were heavy Goran never saw so many gold coins ever in his life.
Thank you all for your generous offer Goran
said.
You are welcome master they replied.
Lets
move now Goran said.
Yes should be going now to be with your
mother.
You are lucky that you have your loving
mother with you I miss my mother very much said water belly and tears started
to roll down its face.
Where is your mother, tell me Goran asked?
Can you keep quiet fly belly shouted at water
belly.
Close you mouth at once fire belly shouted
too.
Goran looked all the three as if they were
hiding some thing from them.
Sorry master you dont worry about him he is
always little emotional that all fly belly said.
There is big mystery find out about the three
devils Goran thought.
The three devils did not say a word after
that. Goran did not want to spoil their evening he decided to leave at once. I
will take you home fly belly said.
I will see you all tomorrow and have good
night
Goran said and sat on the back of fly belly
as he turned into a big swan bird.
Both started to fly high in the sky. How are
going to come us tomorrow master Fly belly asked Goran?
Im
going to buy a best horse from the market first thing in the morning Goran
replied.
Hope you know your way now to the magic tree
fly belly asked?
Yes, now I can reach the tree with out any
trouble,
I know my direction and I will wait on the
top of the close by tree like I did today, once the darkness is here, I will
follow the brightness reach the magic tree like to day Goran replied.
You are very clever master do you that fly
belly asked?
Oh! Yah said Goran and tapped fly bellys
back hard.
Soon they reached Gorans house. Goran
thanked fly belly for the wonderful flight.
Fly belly said bye to Goran and flew back to
the forest.
Goran ran into the house and gave the gold
coins to his mother.
Jeena could not believe what Goran gave in
her hands. So much gold for a day Jeena asked?
Yes my master is very happy with my work and
decided to pay me ten golden pounds each day Goren said hugging his mother.
All our trouble will be gone from now on we
live a happy life Goran said.
Yes, my son, God has answered our prayers
Jeena replied looking at the ceiling.
Goran was on his bed alone thinking of the
wonders that has come into his life.
What is happening in my life Goran thought
for a second?
Who are these three devils any way? Why was
water belly crying, thinking of his
Mother?
Do they devil have parents like humans Goran
asked himself.
Only patience and perseverance will bring the
answer Goran thought.
Goran still could not believe what has come
into his life as he closed his eyes since his mind has concluded that its
enough for the day.
Chapter-3
Goran soon became used to his daily routine.
Jeena and her son started to live a very comfortable Life. Goran brought ten
gold pounds home very day.
They spent only one and saved nine gold coins
each day since they could but what ever they want in one gold coin in their
Gimrick town.
Soon they built their house very big and
bought wonderful things, new furniture and beautiful beds for their home.
Every one around them and their neighbors
started feel jealous of Jeena and her son when they saw their big house and
nice life style.
All started to wonder, how they Jeena has
become so rich in a short time.
The next neighbor Mrs. Waren was always
peeping in to Jeenas house from her window.
Mrs. Waren several times asked Jeena openly
about their richness in a short period of time.
Mrs.Waren now a regular visitor to borrow
things from Jeena. Before, Mrs. Waren never stepped into Jeenas house or
helped her when Jeena was in poverty.
Mrs. Waren wanted to know what sort of job
Goran was doing in order to get her son a same kind of job so that she can also
live a good life.
She asked Jeena where does Goran work? Jeena
told her that her son Goran works in the Cass city.
How much he is getting paid every day Mrs.
Waren asked? Jeena knew Mrs. Warens character and said I do not know about
that jeena replied.
Jeena felt very uneasy about Mrs. Waren.
Goran and his mother Jeena were soon becoming
very rich and famous in their small town.
Every person in the town knew them well.
Jeena spend lot of money on charity to the poor.
The Governors wife was getting fed up
hearing about her one time servant Jeena getting rich, famous and generous to
the people of Gimrick town.
In fact, Jeena shopped in the same shops
where Governors wife the rich and famous shopped.
Once Governors wife saw Jeena shopping for the
festival in the shop along side with her. Good morning you highnesses, Jeena
wished her Governess.
The Governess started to stare at jeena and
her expensive clothes and the jewels that jeena was wearing.
Where did you get this jewels from governess
asked Jeena?
My son bought me these your highness jeena
replied.
Did he buy it or steal it the governess said?
My son is not a thief he worked hard for it
Jeena said with fear on her face.
Jeena did not like the way the governess
talked to her today.
Governors wife told her husband Morsa to do
something to find out how they are becoming rich day by day.
I do
not want my maid becoming rich in my town she complained.
Jeena knew about that lady too well, working
for many years like a slave.
Jeena also aware that the governess may bring
some harm to her since The governor and his wife do not like any one become
rich with out consulting them or telling them how they have got the wealth.
When the governess reached the palace, she
told Governor Morsa, what she had encountered in the market place.
She told her husband, very soon Jeena is
going to be richer than you and what is he going to do about it?
What you want me to do to this small poor
people? the governor asked.
Come on, my dear husband you know better than
just say what to do, the governess replied.
We need some kind of evidence in this town to
stop any body doing any thing you know that the governor replied.
Well find the evidence, put her son in the
prison, you can do that to stop the lousy maid getting what ever she wants in
this town and one day she will be the richest lady and I will be standing in
front of her that will be the last thing I want to do in this world Mr.
Governor she yelled.
All right, Let me see what I can do, I will
investigate the Governor replied.
You better do it soon she ordered her
husband.
Gorans mother was very upset on the
governess and her and Jeena knows that the governess is very greedy and
evildoer.
Jeena has watched her cruel behavior for many
years in the palace when she was working there.
Jeena was sitting with sadness all over her
face. She was also praying to God to protect her family from those who do evil
things.
She did not eat ant thing worrying about
Goran. Governor Morsa is a wicked and ruthless man. He had destroyed many good
people who had challenged to him.
Most of the people in Gimrick town, regretted
the lose of former governor Jimmer and his fine qualities.
Why God has to bring such wicked men to power
Jeena thought.
Governor Morsa and wife will do any thing to
get a big wealth.
They believed, accumulating big wealth is the
only way for them to become a big power in the Iris land.
Morsa is doing just that ever since he became
the governor.
He does not let any ones business go
unchecked in Gimrick town.
He slaved many people in this town for not
obeying him or he will imprisoned them and tortured them. There was no justice
in his court.
Morsa passed the Judgment personally on every
major case in Gimrick town especially to punish his rivals, rebels and the
wealthiest traders.
Morsa took my trades from good traders and
gave it to his people having a partnership in every trade.
That
was his main target in order to control the wealth on the town.
The prison of Gimrick town was getting bigger
since Morsa became the ruler.
Most of the prisoners were not criminals but
his rivals who opposed his cruel activities.
Goran came home late in the night from his
usual visit to the forest.
He saw his mother was still awake, worried
and upset very much.
Goran could make out that something is wrong
the way his mother was sitting in the living room with out going to bed.
Are you all right mama Goran asked his
mother?
Jeena did not reply to him.
Whats wrong mother Goran asked her again as
he kneeled down and put his hands on her laps?
Jeena kept her hands on Gorans head and
said, we should soon move out of our town and go some where else darling, she
said with sadness.
Why mama, is very thing alright, Goran
asked? Im afraid not my son, Jeena replied.
Tell me mother what happened mother Goran
insisted?
Jeena told Goran every thing that happened
between her and the Governess.
Oh! No mother your son is not a thief, he
will never steal any one or harm any body mother Goran said.
Goran knew many bad people of this town is
jealous of his family.
Im worried about your well being more than
before, Jeena said.
Our neighbors, now the governess are behind
us, Jeena wept.
They may bring harm to you my son you better
be careful, She added.
I know how to protect myself from these evil
people Mother, you dont worry about me, you just rest at home every thing will
be alright soon. Lets go to bed, Im tired said Goran and got up and moved
towards his room.
Goran was laying his bed thinking how to
solve this new problem that the governor is causing.
I must be careful and pay close attention to
all Goran decided.
Goran felt, as if his life does not belongs to him any more. He also felt that he
has never ending challenges ahead in his life. He wanted to have a simple and
happy life for him.
He has watched his father Korsa when he was
small. Goran could still recollect his fathers life style.
Very calm, always smiling, humble and soft
towards others.
Whenever Goran went out with father, he
watched his father initiated his greetings before others could do.
Many humans where not like his father Goran
concluded.
Its becoming very difficult for good, honest
people to stay that way in this world Goran said to himself.
But my parents have thought me to be kind and
honest no matter what others say or do this world Goran concluded.
Very often many good things his father said
or did passed his mind as he grew up.
His father treated every human equally, rich,
poor, famous, old and young.
My father respected them all Goran recollected.
Even Jeenas advice was as powerful as
Korcas,
you are not more or less than other humans,
do not show your cleverness to win over an
innocent man,
do not let a wicked man get away with he
desires.
Many things like this very often ran up and
down from Gorans mind when ever he needed them.
This must be one of the most wonderful things
that God has created and gave it to humans Goran wondered.
Goran was step by step getting into his
fathers shoes as he grew up.
Chapter-3
Goran is a new target for Governor Morsa.
Governor has started making a plan to go behind Gorans success and his big
wealth.
He appointed two of his able men to follow
Goran and to watch Gorans house. He ordered them to bring him every activity
of Goran to him.
Gorans destruction has become one of
governor Morsas main priorities in Gimrick town.
The next day, Goran got up with a small plan for his trouble. He told his
mother not to go the market place for shopping for some time.
He also said that he will soon find a good
person to shop for them.
Jeena welcomed Groans plan and said where
will you find a good man?
I have to find a some soon who is strong and
honest so that he can stay with you and protect you whenever I go to work Goran
said.
I hope every thing will be all right soon
Jeena replied.
Goran soon left his house towards the forest
in his horse. He rode the horse very fast towards the forest as if he has to
finish some thing right away.
Many things were running fast in his mind the
way his horse was running deep into the forest.
His mind and his horse both were running in
an amazing speed.
Thank god I have control over both Goran said
and relaxed.
Soon he reached the magic tree and said the
magic words.
His three companions descended happily to
spend the evening with their only friend Goran.
Goran was not looking very happy to his
friends like before.
The three devils saw something is wrong with
Goran. Why, our master look very unhappy to day fly belly asked?
Im all right, Goran replied with a soft
tone. No you are not all right, water belly said.
You look very up set to day master, Fly
belly added. Tell us master, What is that making our master so upset may be we
can share some of it, fly belly asked.
No. I dont want to take away your nice
evening with my troubles. Just let it go Goran said.
No master we dont let it go this way we need
our share in your happiness as well as in you sadness fly belly said.
Thank you for your wonderful words, You three
have already given me what ever I have to day.
Im great full for that but I cannot take
away your peace and happiness for my well being Goran said.
Peace and happiness comes from helping your
loved ones whenever they are in trouble master and that is what life is all
about master fire belly said.
Goran was surprised to see such wisdom in
their wards. No doubt you are among my most loved ones in fact, you three are
the most I love and admire along with my mother in this world Goran said hugged
them.
We are one family master we concluded from the
day we saw you master the thee devils said.
Then dont call me master any more Goran
said, no master we cannot do that as long as we are in the form of devils water
belly said. What Goran asked?
Please tell me about you three I want to know
now Goran insisted. May be I can help you Goran said.
Keep your mouth shut Water belly fly belly
shouted.
Please do not ask any thing about our life
master
we cannot tell you we beg you master fire
belly cried.
Why dont you call me Goran that all Im
asking Goran said.
When time comes we will call you by your name
fly belly said.
Tell us why are you upset to day master
please fly belly requested.
Goran told the three devils whats happening
between him and Governor Morsa.
Oh! No, why is he behaving this way to good
folks fly belly got upset.
Do you have a plan to get rid of him fire
belly asked. Yes I have decided to employ some one to be with my mother all the
time Goran replied.
I have to look for some one strong and honest
Goran added. Do it soon
Master fly belly advised. Where to get an
honest, strong person Goran was saying. I will take care of our mother water
belly said enthusiastically.
What? You? Goran looked and asked with a
surprise. Yes me the faithful servant of
Yours water belly replied with a big smile.
Yes master water belly will take of mother
fly belly said.
I want to go care of mother too fire belly
said.
No Im going with master water belly shouted.
You are too play full let me go fire belly
said.
Wait a minute, you cannot come in front of
any humans Goran asked with a surprise?
Yes as devils fly belly said. What do you
mean Goran was surprise again.
If we transformed into humans yes fly belly
added. What you can also turn into humans
Goran was astonished.
Of course we can turn into any thing and wonder
where ever want to. Thats what we
Do in the day time water belly laughed and
said.
We go shopping, we go to carnivals and
festivals, bull fight and we watch ever thing
Fire belly said. Also watch some beautiful
girls of Gimrick town Water belly laughed.
Why did not you tell me all these before
Goran shouted. Master never asked water belly
Said. What do you mean I never ask? We
discuss so many things but you never told me
Your adventures Goran complained.
master never asked fire belly said. Yes master,
we are not suppose to tell anything unless
You ask fly belly added. Goran was very
confused but said nothing further.
Lets solve this problem first fly belly
said. You go with master today fly belly
Said to water belly. Thank you big brother
water belly accepted.
We cannot bring mother here for her
protections but we can come there and help her
Fly belly said. I do not know how to thank
you folks, You have done many wonderful
things for me and always willing to help me
solve my troubles. I do not know how Im
Going to pay you back Goran said. Oh! master
I told you we are one family
You do not pay back in your family do you
fire belly asked?
Soon water belly turned it self into a
handsome, strong looking young man. Goran was
amused to see what has water belly has become
into. You look like a perfect slave now
fire belly laughed and said. Every one
laughed as they had their dinner.
What name are you going to give me folks
water belly asked?
The cool slave said fire belly and laughed
no, no he is not a slave he is a worrier now
Fly belly said. We will call him Doogan Goran
said. wow! That a nice name for me
Water belly said. What does it mean master
water belly asked? It means a loyal friend
in gypsy language Goran said. Yes he looks a
gypsy too fire belly laughed and said.
Every one laughed looking at Doogan. What is
Goran means master water belly asked?
You better dont ask funny questions to
master shut your mouth fly belly warned.
Dont mistake master he is always like this
fly belly said.
Goran, Doogan, Goran, Doogan water belly kept
saying.
I must be going home now Goran said. I will
take you home fly belly said.
No master Im scared of the forest lets fly
with fly belly water belly said.
Fly belly carried Goran and Doogan up in the
sky towards Gimrick town.
Goran knew its more puzzling and more
mystery to the life of these three devils
and he assured himself that they are not
going to tell him anything about who they are,
Where they come from and what really the
mystery is all about?
I will find out by my self Goran concluded.
Fly belly flew back to the forest safely
after leaving Goran and water belly in front of Gorans
House. It was almost midnight. Goran reached
home almost at the same time every night.
Jeena opened the door and was surprised to see
a stranger with Goran.
This Doogan mother Goran introduced water
belly to his mother. Oh! mothet water belly hugged
Jeena. Jeena felt his hug the same way when
Goran use to hug her. At once she liked
The young man. Who is this lovely young man
Jeena asked as they all went into the house.
Im your new servant mother water belly
replied before goran can say anything.
Yes mother he is our new companion Goran
added.
He seems to a great young man Jeena looked at
water belly amd said.
Thank you for the compliment mother water
belly said.
Goran has already told me my duties mother.
From tomorrow I will shop, I will cook,
clean the house, wash the horse he laughed.
Goran and his mother joined him and laughed.
Doogan is my name and Im at your service in
the day and in the night he water belly
bow down and said. Welcome to our home Doogan
Jeena said. Thank you mother.
I can call you mama right? Water belly asked
yes of course you are like Goran to me
Jeena smiled and said. Tell me about your family, let me hear about
your good parents
Jeena said. We can hear his story some other
time mama Im very tired Im going to bed
Goran said. Me too water belly said. Are you
at our service in the night too Jeena laughed.
Oh! Yes but Im sleepy mama water belly
yarned and said. Please go and rest children
I was only joking Jeena said. All of them
went to bed in peace that night.
The next morning, water belly got up very
early and did most of the cleaning of the
House. In no time, it made the house look new
once again
When Jeena got up, she was amazed to see the
house shine like never before.
Goran come see this she shouted. Goran got up
from his sleep and rushed.
You did all this Doogan, Jeena asked water
belly. Yes, mama who else other than your
Humble servant water belly said.
You dont have to do these things Goran
warned water belly. You are here just
take
care of mother Goran added.
All right, I do not belong to this house
water belly said with sad face. No, its that
I will take care these things. You just have
to shop for the house Jeena replied.
Can I go the market place now water belly
asked?
Not so soon lets eat first Jeena said and
went to the kitchen to get the food for three.
Goran sat on the dinning table along with
water belly.
We will go together today to the market Goran
said. Sure it will be fun buying things
and sweets for us water belly said.
Jeena served bread and soup to the boys and
sat on her chair with some soup.
When they were having their food, some one
knocked at door. Goran went and opened the door
There stood Mrs. Waren and her son Pilpila.
Hello! Goran. May I come in Mrs. Waren asked
Yes. Please Mrs. Waren, Goran welcomed them.
Hello Jeena! Hello Mrs. Waren why dont
Join us for some soup Jeena said? Oh! No we
already had our morning meal Mrs. Waren
Replied. Who is this young man Mrs. Waren
asked. He is Doogan my friend Goran said.
Goran I want you to get some work for Pilpila
at your work place in the city
He has no job in fact he is more educated
than you are he may do better than you
And may be make more money` Mrs. Waren said.
Jeena knows how bad Mrs.Warens words are and
selfish this lady is. Jeena did not say a
Word back to her.
Sorry right now I cannot do anything for
about it but if I come across any work available,
I will let you about it Goran said. I know
you people very well mother and son both are
bad said Mrs. Waren and left angrily.
Jeena and Goran both never liked Mrs. Waren
Pilpila is an innocent boy but very scared
Of his mother so do his father Mr.Waren.
Who is this lady water belly she a an axe
water belly said.
Dont worry about her lets go to the market
Goran said and walked towards the door.
You must be missing your palace water belly
Goran said. No I like it this way I was getting bored
With same way of life its a good change for
water belly replied.
The market place was filled with many people
of Gimrick town and visitors.
Water was singing and dancing as he was
walking on the streets in joy in human form.
He looked very funny and every one was
laughing as they passed both.
Water belly sang loudly whenever young girls
and ladies passed by. Water belly made them
giggle and turn back and watch him. Goran
told him many times to behave but no sign of
water belly listening to Goran.
Water belly soon sensed something was going on at their back. He
knew some one is
Following ever since they reached center of
the market place. Water belly had the ability
to sense any danger or any harm does are
around. Two men were closely following Goran
Water belly did not say a word to Goran about
the two men. Water belly knew Goran
is in trouble to day. He wanted to separate
him Goran and said Master I will be back
you go ahead and do the shopping and I shall
join you little later water belly said.
Where do you want to go alone Goran asked.
You know where I want to go water belly said
And showed at some girls standing at a
distance. I know you are up to mischief but be careful
And come back soon Goran advised, I will
master water belly said and vanished in the crowd.
Two men kept following Goran to every shop
but Goran had no idea about them.
The two men grabbed Goran as he came out of
shop shouting thief, thief, He stole some thing
From this shop the two men shouted.
Let me go let me go Goran screamed and try to
push the two men but the two were four times
Stronger than Goran. They held Goran tightly
and snatch his bag from his hand.
They pulled and dragged Goran to the center
of the market place and said. This boy is thief
Some jewels from the shop they shouted every
one in the market started to surround Goran and
The two men. Let go Goran screamed and
kicked. One of the men slowly slipped something in Gorans
Bag and Goran did not notice it.
He is professional thief he makes his living
his way one man shouted. There was big crowd woowed
At Goran. Stealing was considered to be a big
crime in Gimrick town. People wanted to see what really Goran
Stole from the shop.
Soon we will prove this boy is thief the men
said. No. Im not a thief they are lying,
show me what did steal, show me Goran
screamed. Tell me what do have in this bag
asked one man. Some clothes and food Goran
said. No you also have some gold jewels
in this bag the other man shouted. Search his bag check his bag the crowd
shouted.
One man took the bag and pulled out some
thing long and said see I told you he is thief
I told you folk he said and laughed loudly as
he was hold some thing he had slipped in Gorans bag.
The entire crowd started to scream snake.
Snake and started to run.
The other who was holding Goran stared shout
too snake! Snake
The man saw the snake and throw it at once on
the ground.
The two men ran away from the market place.
Goran was very confused as he picked his
things. Every one left the place while Goran was
Standing there. Water belly ran towards Goran
and said what happened what happen water belly
Shouted. Goran looked at water belly and said
lets go home now.
What happen master tell me please water belly
insisted. The two men accused me sealing gold
Goran yelled. They are liars Goran shouted.
Yes they must be crazy water belly shouted too.
Did they found anything water belly asked.
Yes a big snake thats what? Goran said.
A snake! Water belly asked with a big
surprise in his face. Yes a snake and they ran away
Once they saw a snake Goran said. Water belly
started laughing and he laughed and laughed.
Goran was not in the mood to laugh with water
belly its not time to laugh Goran said instead.
Next time you better stay close to me did toy
get that? Goran said.
Ok master water belly giggled keeping his
hand on his mouth to stop his laughter.
Goran did not that water belly was watching
the two men after leaving Goran.
When, one of the two men slipped the gold
bracelet into Goran bag water belly changed
It into a snake by its magic powers.
From where did the snake come into the bag
master? Water belly asked. I do not know how
The snake got into it Goran replied. Where
did you go by the way? Goran asked sweet belly.
I went see admire some beautiful girls of the
town water belly smiled and replied.
Is the snake still in the bag master asked
water belly? No the wicked man throw it away
And he spoiled my day Goran replied.
May be its there check master water belly
said. No its not in the bag any more Goran shouted back.
Can I see water belly asked. You dont trust
me said Goran and throw the bag at water belly.
Water belly caught the bag ,drew his hand
inside the back and took out some thing in his hand.
Goran eyes went very wide what he saw in
water bellys hand.
How did it come in my bag Goran asked with
big astonishment?
Is this what the two men were looking for
Water belly smiled and asked?
Yes I think so but how it come in here Goran
asked again.
One the men had put it in your bag when he
took it from you master water belly said.
Goran stared at water belly, how did you know
he put it in the bag Goran asked. I saw him doing that water belly said.
So you changed in into a snake Goran asked?
Water belly laughed Goran again stared at water belly and he too started to
laugh loudly. Both of them laughed and laughed imagining of the condition of
the two man and the way they ran from the market place.
Two men ran straight towards governor Morsas
palace and explained to the governor that occurred to them when they wanted to
get Goran and put him in the prison as per Governor Morsas plan.
You stupid fools, you cannot get a small boy
you fools Morsa shouted?
He is not just an ordinary boy, he has some
big powers your highness one said.
Shut up you are good for nothing Morsa yelled
again. You better do something to get that boy other wise you both will end up
in the prison instead of that boy the governor shouted.
Yes your highness we will not let him get
away next time give us another change the two men said and moved away from the
governor with their faces down.
The governors wife was watching the
discussions between her husband and the two men.
After the men had left, she moved closed to
where the governor was sitting and said, Jeena is going to very rich soon and
we are going to loose the status and the respect in his town. We should be more
aggressive in pursuing this matter, she added.
Chapter-5
Goran warned water belly to say nothing to
his mother about todays incidence at the market place today.
Mrs. Waren was very unhappy with the reply
she got from Goran this morning.
Im not going to live in peace or happiness
any more unless you find a similar work and that kind of money that fellow
Goran gets she yelled at her son Pilpila.
Pilpila is very scared of his mother. Tell me
mother what you want me do and I will be happy to carry out your wishes he said
to his mother.
Mrs. Waren was planning something in her
mind. I want you to follow Goran from today you better go behind him to the
Cass city and try to see where he works and approach his master and get his
job. I want you do that thing first Mrs. Waren advised her son.
Yes mama, I will go after him when he goes
out to work convince his master that Im more educated than Goran and try my
best to get his job, Pilpila assured his mother.
You better go and prepare yourself for that
Mrs. Waren said.
As Goran went towards the forest, Pilpila
followed him from behind maintaining some distance between both.
Goran rode his horse very fast deep into the
forest.
Pilpila was little nervous but kept his speed
too in order to please his mother.
This was his first journey into the big
forest.
Goran has perfected every bit of forest now
he crossed the forest in lightning speed the distance between both was getting
wider and wider since Pilpila could not achieve the speed of Goran.
Soon Goran disappeared into the woods.
Pilpila lost his way and started going into
wrong direction all together.
Pilpila was all alone in the forest and he
started to get frighten hearing strange noises that the wild animals and the
creatures made.
Do I have to do this Pilpila asked himself.
He soon lost his courage of matching with Goran and now he worried of getting
back home safe.
It started to get dark. Goran left home at
noon today so it was almost sun set.
Pilpila started to say his prayers. He was cursing
his mother and started to cry.
He became desperate to find some one or to
find his way back home.
Will I ever go home safely, he doubted. Will
I ever get my happy life once again he prayed.
He started to hug his horse firmly when ever
he a loud noise of wild animals near by.
He started to hide when he saw some animals.
At a distance Pilpila saw some fire burning
in the woods. He knew some humans will be there if there is fire and rushed
towards the direction of the fire.
He was happy to see some one near the fire.
Pilpila got down from his horse and went close to the fire. He saw two men
sitting around the fire.
The two men pulled out their swards as
Pilpila went very close to them.
Please help Im lost in this forest, Please
help he shouted.
How are you? What are you doing in this
forest the two men asked? Im trying to reach to Cass city and I lost my way
Pilpila said.
My name is Pilpila and I followed my neighbor
Groan in order to reach his work place in Cass city and I lost him and my
direction too Pilpila added.
Goran you said one of the men shouted?
Yes, Goran my mother asked me follow him and
find out where he works and how he gets his money that why Im here Pilpila
said.
Two men looked at each other and looked back
at Pilpila.
Im glad to find you folks I was so scared
alone in this forest now I want to go home back hell with Cass city and the
money. I want my home Pilpila said and sat next to two men.
What do you know about Goran and his new
found wealth the two men asked Pilpila?
Pilpila saw some hunted meat on the fire and
said can I have some meat Im very hungry?
Yes you can but tell about Goran one said.
Goran works in Cass city and he earns lot of
money and became very rich soon so my mother asked me to follow him and get
that kind of work that Goran has so
That I can become rich too Pilpila said.
Pilpila grabbed some meat from the fire and
started to eat.
Are you sure Goran gets his money from Cass
city the men asked?
Yes this is what Gorans mother tells my
mother every time Pilpila said.
Well boy, lets go to Cass city, we will take
you to Cass city you do not worry we will make you and your mother rich tell us
more about Goran and his mother the two men said and started to grab Pilpila
and started to move towards their horses.
Three of climbed on their horses and started
to move fast towards the Cass city.
They rode their horses very fast in the dark.
As they climbed a small hill, They saw a big
light shining in the middle of the forest. They never saw such bright light in
the middle of forest ever before.
They moved fast close to the bright light but
the light disappeared as they went close to it.
Once again darkness surrounded them. Three of
were got confused and started to look all over again for the bright shining
light but nothing was visible any more.
They came under the big magic tree and stood
under it for some time. The magic tree was standing still like any other tree.
Pilpila was getting afraid of everything around him.
Thank god I have these two with me for my
protection Pilpila relaxed.
After a short break under the magic tree, The
three men moved out fast again in the woods.
It was almost midnight as the three of them
where riding their horses to reach the Cass city.
Pilpila was very tired and sleepy and wanted
to rest go the next morning but the two men did not stop until they found the
Cass city.
Soon the three came to the other end of the
forest. They saw the lights of Cass city and went towards it. Soon they reached
the gates of Cass city and waited for Goran to come back from his work.
When we see Goran we will find out about his
work and the money earns today one said.
Yes that will the best thing to do Pilpila
said. The three men waited and waited for hours
No sign of Goran coiming out of the town.
After his regular meeting, Goran flew back
towards his home on fly belly.
Pilpilas mother was waiting for his return
from the Cass city.
Mrs. Waren did not sleep and watching from
the window. Suddenly she saw a big swan like bird emerging from the sky. She
watched it very closely. When the bird touched the ground, she saw Goran
sitting on the big beautiful bird.
She never saw something like this before in
her entire life. Mrs. Waren started to sweat as she watched the bird Goran on
top it. The swan bird flew away soon after placing Goran in front of his house.
Now she knew that Goran does not work in the
Cass city and he is involved in some thing much more interesting than the Cass
city.
She became more curious than before to find
out what Jenna and her son is involved in.
She also concluded that what she just saw was
beyond any humans reach.
Mrs. Waren did not sleep the whole night
waiting for son and thinking about Gorans appearance on the bird.
The sun was gradually coming out from the
East.
Pilpila is still not reached home and Mrs.
Waren was getting very upset and worried.
She was thinking Goran might had seen Pilpila
following him and Goran might had done some harm to Pilpila since Pilpila would
know by this time every thing that Goran does she thought.
She was getting very frustrated as the time
was running and Pilpila not yet arrived home.
Does Goran has something to with Pilpilas
disappearance Mrs. Waren thought again.
She wanted to go to Gorans house and ask Goran
what has happened to her son but she decided to take this matter to the
governor, Morsa.
She dressed up and rushed towards the
governors palace.
She was escorted into the palace by the
guards to give her story.
Mrs. Waren explained the complete story and
her missing son to the Governor.
She did not disclose about the big swan that
brought Goran home last night.
Mrs. Waren did not like to share with governor. Goran Mrs Waren knew she might end
up with more problems with the governor if she had said that.
She told the Governor that Pilpila had
followed Goran in order to reach the Cass city but did not return home. Im
afraid Goran might had done something to her son in the forest she cried in
front of the governor.
Governor Morsa was upset that his two men are
also missing whom he sent behind Goran. He was confused, whats happening here
he said to himself?
Morsa also thought, Goran might have the
answer for three missing People of his town.
Tell me what else do you know about Jeena and
Goran governor asked Mrs. Waren?
Oh! my lord they have lot and lots of gold.
They are the richest people in town to day but I do not know how they acquired
such an enormous wealth in such a short period of time my lord. I never seen
any one becoming so rich this way my lord she said.
If we do not find out where they are getting
this wealth from, soon they will be the wealthiest in the our kingdom your Mrs.
Waren said.
Governor was silent and thinking for a while
with out saying a word.
Do you know my two men are also missing went
behind Goran yesterday the governor said?
Oh! Really, your highness, Im sure Goran had
hurt them very badly you must find out soon what Happened to your men my lord?
Please do some thing my lord I want my son
back she said.
Dont cry, we will find out the truth from
Goran the governor said.
The governor gave a book and asked Mrs. Waren
to write every thing about her missing son and sign it in order to charge Goran
responsible for her missing son Pilpila.
Mrs. Waren wrote everything and signed so
that they can formerly accuse Goran and put him in the prison after the court
session.
The governor ordered his guard to capture
Goran and his mother and bring them to the court.
Five of governors guards rushed towards
Gorans house and broke into Jeenas house and said, the Governor had commanded
us to capture you both and bring you to the court.
You must come with us to the court the chief
guard said. They tied Goran and his mother and pulled them out of the house.
Jeena was very up set and started to shout,
leave my son he did not do any thing wrong leave him, Jeena cried.
Goran started to push them hard but four the
guards held him firmly.
Water belly was watching every thing as they
did not do any thing to him.
The guards dragged both of them out of house
into the court wagon designed to carry the prisoners.
The entire neighborhood was watching and
saying to each others something as they watched the wagon moved on the streets
carrying Goran and his mother.
Water belly kept following the wagon from
behind so did many people in order to see the crime of Jeena and her son Goran.
People always followed the prison wagon when ever some one was taken into
custody by the royal guards and the whole town reached the court room of the
palace and assembled to watch the faith of mother and the son.
There has been lot of talks about Jeena and
Goran recently in their neighborhood and in the town especially after the two
incidents in the market place.
Jeena and her son were brought to the front
of the court and four guards held them from the sides.
Governor Morsa walked into the courthouse.
People in the courthouse stood up and bowed their heads and paid their respect
to the governor.
Governor Morsa sat on the big chair and so
did the others. Jeena and Goran were brought in front of the governor.
Jeena was in tears and her head had turned to
her left side. Jeena prayed on the way to the courthouse from her home. Jeena
knows how wicked governor Morsa could be. She prayed for sons life to God.
There was big noise in the courthouse.
Silence, silence the governor shouted.
Read the crimes of the accused the governor
ordered.
Abduction and possible murder of Mrs.warens
son and the governors men by Goran son of Jeena the court official read the
charges against Goran.
The
crowd started to make a huge noise when they heard the crimes against Goran was
proclaimed.
No, no Jeena shouted. Mrs.
Waren was seated too next to the governors
wife.
Goran could not take any more of the false
accusations. Jeena was almost fainting. Only God can save us Jeena said to
herself.
It is true you abducted this three men and
possibly killed them, governor shouted looking at Goran?
Goran stared at the governor and said I do
not know anything about what you are talking.
I did
not kill any one let my mother go Goran shouted back fearlessly.
Unless your innocence is proved you will not
be free young man the governor announced.
Let them go they are innocent, let them go an
old man shouted very loudly from the back of the crowd.
You better stay calm the governor yelled back
at the old man.
Goran looked back and stared at the old man.
The old mans face looked familiar to Goran.
Soon Goran made out who the old man was. The
old man was the only courageous man in the crowd who could raise his voice
against the governor.
Mrs.Waren can you please stand up and tell
the court what Goran did to your son governor asked?
Mrs. Waren stood up and said, Yes My lord,
son is missing from yesterday. My son went after Goran to get himself find some
work in Cass city and he never returned home until now, Im afraid Goran might
had harmed my son in the forest she cried and said.
Pilpila, my son, is clever and more learned
than Goran may be thats why Goran did this getting covetous of my son she
added.
No, I do not know anything about your son. I
did not harm him these are false allegations Goran shouted back.
The court will decide that my boy governor
said loudly.
My son will never harm any human Jeena said
and cried.
If the three men does not return home in two
days from now, Goran and his mother will be hanged till death until then, they
must be kept in the prison the governor gave the verdict and said write it down
to court the official.
There was big wooo and shout in the
courthouse. Silence, silence the governor shouted.
Stop that, stop that some one shouted with a
loud, brave voice from the back every one in the court turned and looked in the
direction of the voice.
Who is there come in the front the governor
ordered.
Four men started to walk towards the front of
the courthouse from the main door.
Water belly, the two men and Pilpila was
moving close to the governor.
There was a big noise everywhere in the courthouse.
Governor and Mrs. Waren was perplexed to see the three men came alive in front
of every one.
Silence, silence the governor shouted at the
crowd.
Who are you young man, the governor asked
water belly?
Im Doogan servant of my master Goran, water
belly replied.
What the governor asked?
I found this three men wondering in the
forest so I brought them to you, your highness water belly said.
I know you are looking for these three water
belly added.
Yes, yes the governor said with a tumbling
voice.
The governess was very angry on water belly.
Mrs. Waren ran towards her son Pilpila and hugged him.
Tell me who is responsible for your missing
the governor asked Pilpila? Is it Goran and his mother Jeena the governor
added.
Oh! No, your highness my mother did all this
Pilpila said looking at his mother.
Every one wooed in the court when Pilpila
blamed it on his mother.
Goren is innocent he has nothing to do with
happened to me. I was the one who followed Goran into the forest and got lost
with these two men Pilpila said.
My mother wanted to become rich like Goran so
she planned all this Pilpila complained.
The crowd started to make a big noise in the
court. Every one in the court started to talk to each other looking at
Mrs.Waren.
Doogan brought us three safely to town from
the forest your highness Pilpila said.
Governor did not like the way his plans have
turned into. He was very furious on water belly
But did not show it to his people.
The governor appreciated water bellys
courage and said you are a brave young man we are proud of you lad.
The Gimrick town is proud of your efforts in
saving this men the governor added.
Thank you your highness, water belly bowed
down. Every one in the crowd started to clap their hands acknowledging the
brave young man.
Free Jeena and Goran and tear down the false that
False verdict the old man shouted from the
back.
Yah!yah the crowd started to yell with their
hands above their head.
The governor stared at the old man with anger
and ordered his men to tear down the verdict and free Jeena and Goran.
Goran hugged his mother so did water belly.
Thank you my son thank you Jeena hugged water
belly.
Tears rolled down on water bellys face. We are all right mother he
added as they walked out of the courthouse.
Every one walked away from the courtroom
talking to each other.
Goran kept looking at the old man as he
passed him.
The old man kept staring at Goran with a
smile with out moving from his place.
Chapter-6
It was almost late in the evening when Goran
and his mother reached home with water belly.
Goran and water belly held Jeena from both
side and brought her safely inside and made her sit on the chair and they sat
on nearby chair.
Goran was tired and hungry.
I want to eat something, Goran said.
Me too Im starving to death, water belly
said.
Lets have our meal before we go to bed,
Goran said and went into the kitchen.
I want to go to bed I feel very tired to day,
Jeena said in a soft voice.
Why dont to have your meal mother you must
be very hungry too, Goran said.
No just give me some of the medicine, I will
be fine with that, Jeena replied.
Goran took out the metal box and pored into
some water and gave it his mother.
Jeena took the medicine and went to sleep.
Goran and water belly sat on the dinner table
and ate their food.
Tell me what happened in the forest Goran
asked water belly with out looking at him as he bit his bread.
When I followed the prison wagon I knew there
is something wrong, I heard one of the guard talking about the missing people
in the forest so I rushed out towards the forest, found them and brought them
to the palace thats all water belly said.
You found them so easily Goran asked. I could
see them wondering in the forest.
I
approached them and I told them that I know where Goran is?
At
once the three agreed to come with me water belly smiled and said.
They were happy to leave the forest specially
Pilpila, he was half dead when I found him in the forest and he would do anything to reach home water belly said.
Goran was thinking of the two men as he
talked to water belly.
These are two who men, who were trying to put
me in trouble saying the other day in the market place Goran said.
Absolutly master, they are at your back for a
long time water belly said.
How do you know they are following me all the
time Goran asked?
Oh! That
master, I can see everything that goes
around my loved ones water belly said.
Why did not you tell me Goran asked?
Master never asked so I never said anything
about them water belly replied.
What else is going on at my back tell me now
Goran asked?
Nothing much now master water belly said.
What do mean nothing Goran shouted?
I think this two men are working for the
governor and he has set them behind me Goran said.
Yes you are right master water belly agreed.
Goran came close to water belly said in his
ears and left to his bed.
No problem master, you wish is my command,
water belly replied and bowed his head.
Goran did not go the big tree the next day.
He sat close to his mother.
His mother was not feeling better after
yesterdays troubles that she and Goran went through.
Why dont you eat something mother Goran
asked?
Yes my darling she replied in frail voice.
Goran knows that his mother is too soft to
handle this kind of problems.
How do feel to day mother Goran asked?
Much better than yesterday son she replied.
Every thing will be fine mother. You are
worrying a lot mother Goran said.
Im worried about your well being my son
Jeena said.
Morsa is a wicked man, he does not like any
one to be rich in this town and he will be planning to destroy us I can feel it
Jeena said.
Nothing will happen to us mother, your
prayers and god will protect me from the evil doers Goran said and took Jeenas
hand in his hands.
Give some medicine Jeena said. Goran brought
some medicine from the metal box and gave to her with some water. Your master is
a God send for us Jeena said and drank the medicine.
If your dad would have been alive we will not
face this troubles from Morsa Jeena said.
Yes mama, I miss my father very much Goran
said in a soft voice with tears rolling down on his face.
Water belly was sitting next to them and
listening to the talk between both of them and not said a word.
Goran and water belly left his mothers room
when she went to sleep.
What happened to your father master why dont
you tell me water belly asked?
You never told us anything about your father please
master tell us I want to know your story fully water belly requested.
To-morrow when we meet at the big tree, I
will tell three brothers about my father Goran assured.
Why dont you go the big tree and join your
brothers you must be missing them a lot Goran said.
You are alone master how can I leave you now
water belly said.
I want to rest today you can go home, I will
meet you tomorrow Goran told.
All right, I will leave you to rest now and
see you tomorrow water belly said and left Gorans house.
Thank you my friend for saving our lives
yesterday Goran said.
Oh! master please dont mention it its a
simple thing. Im here to help you and mother water belly replied.
We have gone through worst nightmares than
this in our lives water belly said quietly keeping his face down in sorrow.
What did you say Goran asked?
Nothing master, Im fine and I should be
going home now water belly said and left.
Goran saw some sadness on water bellys face
as he left.
Gorans house had became silent after water
belly left.
Goran knew the three devils are hiding about their mystery filled life from Goran.
Why are they doing this, who is controlling
them Goran was asking himself?
They are covering all their mystery and
sadness and appeared to be joyful and fun loving but there is an other side to
their lives Goran decided.
They are in some kind of trouble Goran said
to himself.
He wanted to help them come out of their
troubled life but they refusing to share their real history with Goran he
thought.
Governor Morsa sent a note to Mrs. Waren to
come to the palace.
The palace guards gave the note to Mrs.Waren
and told her to come with at once to the governors palace.
Mrs. Waren knew that the governor will be
very angry on her.
The two men took her in their horse carriage
some where else this time.
Where are you taking me, Mrs. Waren asked?
This is not the way to the palace, she
added.
Just be calm and come with us these are
governors orders, the men said.
The two men took Mrs. Waren deep in the
forest towards south woods.
They traveled for more than two hours in the
forest.
Mrs. Waren became very worried but said
nothing.
Two men rode the carriage fast into the forest.
Three of them soon reached an old castle in
the south woods.
The south castle was fully surrounded by
trees and it was hardly visible from far distance. It was fully built with
rocks and stones.
They left the carriage in the front of the
castle and went inside towards a big closed room.
One of the men opened the door with full
force and sent Mrs. Waren in side and closed the door.
Mrs. Waren saw the governor and his wife
seated next to each other.
Good evening my lord, Mrs. Waren said and
got no reply from Morsa or his wife.
What the hell you think you are doing?
Governor yelled at Mrs. Waren?
Please forgive me my lord, I did not expect
that stupid boy will bring them so soon to the court, she said.
You and your son has spoiled all my strategy,
he shouted again.
I had set out two of my best men behind
Goran and your son ruined it the men complained to me, governor yelled again.
Are these two men work for you my lord,
Mrs.Waren asked.
Yes they are my men, who is that boy who
brought them from the forest governess asked Mrs.Waren?
He is the new servant Jeena and Goran got
and he stays with them all time, Mrs. Waren said.
What nonsense, Jeena has a servant too the
governess asked?
This servant boy has ruined my plans too,
governor screamed.
I ordered them to follow Goran where ever he
goes and get hold of Goran soon so that I can take all his wealth soon, the
governor said.
I want Goran in the prison but nothing is
working, governor nodded.
My man have failed two times already and I
must find a way soon to get him, Morsa added.
I have got some new plans and I want you to
do me favor, Morsa said.
Im your faithful servant my lord, I will do
anything for you your highness, Mrs. Waren replied.
Now listen carefully, I dont want any mess this
time. My men will get this Doogan first and bring Him to my secret castle here
and we will make him prisoner here until I get Goran, Morsa said.
No more justice and courts for him he
deserves to die here in this castle, Governor added.
I want you to watch Goran and his servant
closely from your house and report to me every thing he added.
From now on, you are working for me and no
one should know, not even your family, is that clear, shall I trust you Mrs.
Waren the governor asked?
Of course my lord, you can trust me, I will
be your most trusted servant my lord, she replied.
We will meet here once again after three
days and you may go now, governor said.
Mrs. Waren assured the governor that she would
do all she can to get Goran and his mother and left the castle.
The two men took her back in the carriage to
the town.
Mrs. Waren was making some plans all the way.
Shall I tell the governor about the big bird
on our next meeting, she said to herself?
No, not yet let me keep it for a better
bargain with this greedy governor she thought.
I shall demand a big reward from the governor
for what I do and what I know she concluded.
The governor discussed everything with his
two men last night in his secret castle before he brought Mrs. Waren here.
The two men told him about the glow in the
middle of the forest on which the governor was interested in of all He never heard anything like this in his
whole life.
I must find out about the bright light in the
forest he said to himself.
Now, Pilpila also know about that so the
governor wants the two men to watch Pilpila and her mother closely.
Governor was also thinking about Goran and
trying to link the light with him.
May be he got his wealth from this place Morsa
thought.
Morsa was a cunning and a shroud man. He does
not leave any matter slip out with out him finding out. He wanted to have his
hand on every big wealth in Gimrick town. He never wants any one else having a
big wealth.
He destroyed many wealthy men unless they share
their wealth with him.
Morsa knows that no one has become so reach unless
they have found some treasure.
Goran has access to lot of wealth and Morsa wanted
to take it as soon as he could and he is prepared to kill Goran and his mother
Jeena.
He was planning all night long with his two
men the exact location of the bright light in the middle of the forest.
Mrs. Waren reached home with a different plan
of her own and she wanted to know what exactly happened in the forest with him
and the governors men.
She too wanted a share of Gorans wealth. How
in the world this two poor creatures can get so rich she was thinking. She
concluded that Goran is not working in the Cass city and no human on this earth
is ever going to pay him such a big money. There is some thing unimaginable is
happening to Goran and Jeena she thought keeping in mind the big swan bird she
saw with Goran on top of it.
Only I know the bird mystery not even the
governor she said to herself.
Soon Mrs. Waren reached home and went
upstairs towards Pilpilas bedroom.
It was almost two O clock in the morning
and Pilpila was fast asleep due to his extra ordinary trip of his life into the
forest.
Wake up son wake up she started to shake his
body. Pilpila never moved an inch and he was snoring all the way.
She kept shaking and pulling him but, no effect
was shown by Pilpila.
Tell me what did you see in the forest, tell
me, I want to know now she screamed as she put her hand between the pillow and
his neck and lifted him up.
Wake up you lazy boy, wake up she shouted
again and again. He did not move a bit.
At last she decided to leave him until the
sunrise and left for bed.
Pilpila is very scared of his mother. She
dominated every one in her house including her husband Mr. Waren.
She was on her bed thinking and planning many
things for her future. First thing in the morning, Pilpila, she said and went
to sleep.
The next morning water belly came to work
very early and knocked at the door.
Jeena opened the door.
Good morning mama, Water belly said.
How are feeling this wonderful morning mama,
water belly added with a big smile.
I feel just fine, how about you my dear
Doogan, she asked back.
Oh! Mama, thank you Im better than before,
water belly replied with a laugh.
How about my master, is he still sleeping,
water belly asked?
Yes he is, Jeena replied.
Water belly knew that Goran must had slept
late last night. Gorans mind is filled with too many problems he knows.
And Goran was creating more and more room in
his mind to accommodate every thing as they came.
One side of his mind was taking them and the
other side is finding was finding new ways to solve them, water belly said to
him self.
God has created very few people like Goran in
this world. Working for others goodness, working for justice and equality is
their natural way of life and they will do anything and face any kind of challenge
that is put in front of them water belly thought.
Goran is unique that God has created in this
civilization, To win back the rule of God and nature.
They are created with very high qualities and
high priorities in their life.
One man in every generation had made the
difference to save the man kind from evil.
We must be at their with him and help him win
over the evil water belly concluded.
Water belly had discussed all the trouble
that governor is giving to Goran and Jeena last night with his brothers.
Water belly told them what happened to Goran
and his mother in the courthouse.
They were very upset that their master is
going through a difficult and painful days and told water belly to do his best
to make them happy.
Water belly made some plans to make Goran
happy and forget his troubles.
Good morning master, water belly said as he
entered Gorans bed room.
Oh! you are here early today, Goran said.
Whats is the work for me today master,
water belly asked?
Nothing much. Just stay home for now and to
go the north woods later in the afternoon, Goran said.
Why dont we go for hunting master its a
very nice day out for hunting, water belly said.
Goran looked at water belly for few seconds, Not
a bad thinking lets do it, Goran said and got out of his bed.
Soon Goran finished his morning rituals and moved
towards the forest water belly.
Water belly was riding their horse carriage
fast into the forest as Goran was seated beside him.
The forest was very quiet as usual with few
noises of the creatures and humming of birds.
No body knows the forest now as much Goran
and water belly had perfected it.
But still there is a lot to be covered and seen
for Goran. Goran has been very curious to know the full mystery of the forest
of Iris land. He started to like his adventures on this massive farest thats
why he said yes at once to water belly when he said, we go for hunting.
Goran has seen all kind of animals and birds
in forest.
Goran was thinking about some thing deep with
out talking to water belly as they rode on the carriage.
What is that master, you look worried about something
master water belly asked?
We must find out about the two men and stop
them before they hurt us more, Goran said.
These two men are Governors men master,
water belly said.
What Governors men, Goran asked with a big
surprise?
Yes master they are, water belly said.
Why did not you tell me before, Goran asked?
Oh! Master never asked so water belly never
said anything about it, he replied.
How do you know they are governors men,
Goran asked?
Yesterday, I saw them going with the Governor
in the forest, going south wards when I was returning from your home master
water belly said as he rode the horses..
What else did see on your way home, Goran
asked?
I also saw them riding fast with the governor
in his chariot towards the south woods
in a great hurry he water belly said.
We will go south today for hunting, Goran
said and took the ropes in his hands from Water belly.
Goran turned his horses at once towards south
and cried ha hathe horses.
The horses started were running like
lightning in the forest as if they agreed to Goran.
What are you doing master, water belly
shouted?
Tell me how far can you see, How far can
your visions reach from here water belly, Goran asked as he guided his horses
deep into the south woods.
Master, please stop and turn back, please,
water belly pleaded.
Tell me what can you see, come on tell me,
Goran shouted again as he made his horses run even faster.
Oh! Master, I can see lots and lots of
trees, animals like lions, deer, black bear, wild bore, rabbits and birds,
water belly shouted and laughed.
Its enough of hunting today, lets go back
master, water belly added.
No, we are not going back, I want you look
for anything that appears to be strange in this forest and keep a close watch
all around the forest, Goran said.
Do you see anything else other than the
trees and animals, Goran asked.
Yes I do, lots of snakes too, water belly said
and laughed.
Not a right time for funny words, Goran
looked and said.
Im very scared of snakes master lets go
back home before any snake bites me master please, water belly said.
Goran knew that water belly is trying to
divert him from going towards south.
Goran also knew water belly is hiding some
thing from him.
I want you to concentrate on much better
things as we go further, Goran said.
All right master, water belly put his hand
on his fore head and started to look all over.
Goran rode his horses like never before in
order to find some thing fast.
Master, master screamed ,water belly.
What is it, Goran asked at once?
Goran knew water belly saw something strange
in the woods and not telling him he could make out from his face.
Stop. master stop the horses we cannot go
any further than this Im scared water belly screamed.
Tell me what do see tell me now Goran shouted
back but never stopped the horses.
Master stop the horses. I want to tell you something
before we go any further.
Goran pulled the horses and brought them to a
screeching hault.
Goran looked at water belly for some time.
Water belly did not open his mouth as they
looked at each other.
Tell me why did you plan the hunting today
Goran asked? I know something
you are hiding from me water belly tell me
what is it Goran insisted?
I must find out about the two men and their
evil intention before they act on it.
My mother is in trouble because of this
wicked people. The governor, his wife, his men
and Mrs. Waren all are planning to kill me
and my mother. I must stop them before
they get us goran said with an angry voice. I
love my mother more than anything in this
world and I will do ant thing to protect her
he added. I feel she is in trouble because of
me and the wealth you folks have given me I
do not want any wealth I want my mother.
I have already lied to her I cannot go on
hiding facts from my mother. She is very innocent
And honest lady I must not ruin th etrust she
has on me. Im the hope of her survival.
If she find out Im not sincere to his
mother. I must stop any harm reaching her
Goran said and jumped from the carraige.
I must do something I have decided last
night. I did not sleep the whole night planning
About this. Yesterday was a worst night mare
of my life and my mothers I cannot
let it happen again Goran said with great
sorrow on his face.
Now every thing is coming to together on me I
must stop or go some where far from
Every thing with my mother he added. I
understand how you feel about mother master
lets go home now master and plan something
water belly said. No Im not going home
unless I finished with this trouble you can
leave if you want to Goran shouted.
I cannot ask you to help me solve my problem
I donot want to put you in more trouble
With this people you better go to your palace
and stay happy with your brothers said Goran
and jumped back on the carriage and started
to move his horses towards south.
Master please listen to me please stop the
horses water belly said and he was running along
The side of Gorans horses.
Goran rode his horses faster and faster water
belly kept running after Goran crying please
master listen to me.
We do not have the power to fight them master
the are killers master please stop dont
Go any further he shouted loud.
You go back home you go back home Goran
screamed and moved even fast.
Water belly kept running and screaming stop
master I can see them master I can see them
Master he shouted and ran fast as he was no
match for the horses.
Goran heard him and stopped the horses. Tell
me what do you see if you want to or I will
Go there and find out myself Goran said. Wait
I tell you wait. Water belly was taking deep
breaths as he stopped in front of the
carriage.
I will tell you if you promise me to go home
back at once water belly said.
What are you talking water belly I cannot go
back now Goran said?
Mother needs you master I will tell you what
is happening in the south woods.
I tell you every thing I see now but you
promise me to go back and take care mother
master water belly said as he was breathing
heavy.
I could see an old castle of rocks surrounded
by many governors gaurds
in the south woods master water belly said.
What else do you see there Goran asked?
governor, his wife and two wicked men sitting
and planning something master he added.
Goran stared at water belly and turned his
horses towards north and said lets go back.
Water belly climbed on the carriage and rode
fast towards his home. Water bellys face
Looked excessively disturbed.
Goran knew that water belly saw more serious
things than what he disclosed.
There was no more talks between them as the
horses peered into the woods and run.
Its too much for both of us to handle water
belly concluded. It was almost sun set when
both of them reached home. Jeena had prepared some food for both. Where
did you fellows
go today Jeena asked. Just for a ride in the woods mother water
belly said.
You must be hungry lets eat something Jeena
called out as she sat on the dinner table.
Yes Im very hungry today Im going to hog
water belly rushed towards the table.
You fellows were out for the whole day you
know Jeena said.
Goran did not say anything at the table. He
ate his meal little by little thinking deeply into
something. Why do look upset Goran Jeena
asked. No Im all right mother Goran replied.
He saw a very big snake today and got scared
and he is still mother water belly said.
Oh! really Jeena said with a surprise. Big
one mother I never see like that before in my
life water belly added. Goran stared at water
belly and got up from his table and went
in his room and locked himself.
He laid on his bed confused on what water
belly said to him about the south castle.
Goran knew that the governor and his men are
plotting to get him and
Water belly is not telling him the whole
thing. Goran was running deep into his mind to
Find a way to prevent his mother and him from
the governor and his men.
He got up from his bed and started to walk up
and down in this room alone.
Goran was still puzzled the way water belly
looked on the way back.
He knew water belly is refusing to share the
whole thing with him.
It was getting dark and Goran decided to go
to his friends. He came out of his room
and saw water belly sleeping on the big
couch.
Lets go the palace Goran said and shook
water belly.
Im tired you go I will stay here today with
mother water belly said and
turned the other side and slept back.
I will go then said Goran and left home
towards the forest.
Soon after Goran left, water belly got up
from the couch and rushed towards Jeena.
Hurry up mama hurry up we must leave this
house at once Water belly shouted.
Why whats wrong Jeena asked and wondered.
I will tell on the way mother lets go quick
water belly said and lifted her.
They are coming towards our house hurry
mother hurry up he shouted.
Goran was thinking many things as he went
alone towards the magic tree.
Goran was happy that at least water belly is
taking care of his mother as he said.
He soon reached the big old tree and said the
magic words in order to reach his
friends. Three of them went into the palace
as usual and sat there.
Two devils soon noticed that some thing is
not good with Goran.
What happened to our little brother why is he
not come with you master
Fire belly asked? He wanted to stay back and
take care of mother Goran replied.
He is lucky he gets to stay with mother fire
belly smilingly said.
Lets have dinner master we were waiting for
your arrival master fly belly said.
They all sat for dinner with out water belly.
His chair was empty as Goran kept
looking at his chair.
Goran was thinking about some thing but not
eating. There was lot of silence
in the palace that day. Thats due to him
Goran concluded.
Im taking their happiness away Im
separating them and causing lot of
trouble to them Goran decided. They were one
happy family before now,
they are divided because of me. How can do
this Goran thought?
He wanted to apologize and go home and send
water belly soon.
Goran got out of his chair. Two of them got
up as well and asked Goran,
Whats wrong with him today two brothers
asked each other.
Is the food not taste well master fly asked?
No. its very good but I do not fell hungry
Goran said and moved towards the living room
and sat on a chair.
The two devils sat down close to Goran and
said, what is that making our master so upset
we never saw you like this master please tell us they insisted Goran.
I think Im hurting your peace and
togetherness Goran said .
I brought separation among you to fulfill my
needs thats not good any more.
I should not be doing this Goran said and got
up from his seat.
No master we are happy and we are very
thankful to you that you
made us more happy these days and we do not
see how our peace is taken by you
fly belly said?
For heavens sake, do not say these things
master we are nothing without you. fire belly added.
Goran desided to go home and send water belly
to his brothers.
He also decided not to come back and trouble then anymore.
I made a mistake taking water belly as my
servant which is bad Goran decided.
I shall be going home Goran said and left the
big tree.
First thing I will do when I reach home is,
send back water belly
to his brothers and will stay with my mother
Goran decided.
I will go to far away place and start a new
life with his mother Goran decided.
Soon Goran reached home and found his door
was locked. He had no key for the house
With him he try to knok but no one was inside
the house.
He shouted Mother Doogan but in vain.
Mrs. Waren was watching Gorans every move he
made around his house from the window.
Goran was very worried as he got no response
from inside. Where are they he asked himself.
So many things were running in his mind. He
was searching for answers from every part of his brain.
Goran started to walk on the sea shore to
locate them. He looked every where but no sign of them
He sat alone on the rocks, the wind was
blowing very hard, the ocean was rough and the waves were
Strong. Mother, he screamed and cried exactly
the same way his mother screaming and calling out
For his father in that same ocean. He came
home and saw his horses and carriage was missing.
Water belly might had taken mother some where
Goran thought but where he also asked himself.
He started to think back what had happened
when he left home in the evening today.
I will stay with mother water belly was
saying Goran recollected. Water belly was also hiding
Something from him Goran said to himself. He
saw much more ugly things in the south castle.
He found no clue where they might had gone
this late in the night looking the house.
I will sell my fathers house and move away
from this town soon Goran said. First I must find out
Where my mother and water belly is Goran said
to himself.
Goran felt very lonely for the first time and
his mother was missing for the first time.
He came to his house and sat on the steps and
waited for them and soon fall asleep on the steps.
The morning sun was too bright that day and
goran got up suddenly as if he saw a
very bad dream.
He looked the door and it was still locked.
Goran was too worried that his mother and water belly
Had never returned home. He wanted to go and
complain to the Governor about his missing mother.
He knew the governor will not help him and he
will be more happy that my mother is missing
Goran decided.
Goran took his horse towards the governors
house and told the guards that he wants to make a
Complain about his missing mother and friend
water belly to the governor.
The guard made him wait and took his massage
inside the palace to the governor.
After a few minutes, the guards returned and
said, the governor will see you go inside now.
Come with us the guards said and took Goran
inside the governors palace. He had been before
Once when he was small. His father brought
him from the back door to deliver the fish
Goran remembered.
He looked everywhere and went inside the
palace and the guards took him
to a big room where governor was seated.
What can do my boy the governor shouted.
Goren never liked this governor at all.
Goran knew that is the man who made his
mother sick and unhappy after his fathers death.
He is biggest enemy in this town Goran said
to himself as he stared at Morsa.
My Mother and my friend is missing from
yesterday Goran said. Where were you all this time
Morsa asked? I was out to my work when I
returned home in the night my house was locked
and they did not return until now Goran said.
What sort of work are you doing and where
Morsa asked?
Goran did not like the way Morsa was asking
him some thing else.
I work in the city for a doctor Goran
replied. Thats a lie Morsa said at once.
You are working for some magician in the
forest thats the truth the governor shouted.
No thats lie Gorab shouted back at Morsa.
Dont you talk to me like that boy Morsa screamed.
Goran decided to walk away form this wicked
man and started to move towards the door.
There is no meaning in talking to this man
Goran concluded. Where are you going
lad stay right there governor yelled.
And I want only truth about your new found
wealth Morsa shouted.
Goran stopped and stared at Morsa once again
and said nothing.
Enough of your lies we are sick of your lies
Morsa shouted again.
Goran was getting very angry on Morsa. Goran
knew that the governor
is not talking anything about his mother and
he knew something about his mother.
Goran wanted to find out more from the wicked
man. Goran once again moved closer to Morsa.
I want to know about my mother and my friend
Goran said. Tell me where is my mother he asked
again? Tell me about your wealth first Morsa
said. Goran now knew that Morsa has abducted
his mother and water belly to get his wealth.
Goran kept silent and kept looking around the room
he saw a door was little open and some was
listening to both of them.
Come on give me the truth lad dont waste my
time governor shouted again.
I want my mother first Goran said. What do
you mean you want your mother?
Go look for her in hell he screamed.
Goran soon had a plan to trap the governor.
You give me my mother and I will give
All my wealth and my house and I will go far
from this town with my mother Goran said.
I do not know anything about your mother but
I can help you find her
If you give me your wealth and your house the
governor replied.
Your two men had abducted my mother and my
friend I know that for sure
and you have ordered them to do that Goran
said in a loud voice.
Do you know what you are saying boy?
You are accusing your governor of a crime and
do you know what is the
Punishment for that? Prison for life the
governor shouted back.
You have taken my mother and Doogan to south
castle that for sure Goran said.
The governors face changed at once when he
heard the name south castle
out of Gorans mouth.
I will have you put into prison for this boy
and shouted guards , guards take his
boy to the prison at once he screamed.
Three
guards ran in side the towards Goran and caught him firmly.
Let me go let me go Goran screamed and kicked
the guards but the guards
Held him tight.
This boy was trying to kill me the governor
shouted.
Take him away and lock him in the cell
governor added. The guards took
Goran away towards the prison. The governess
came into room from behind the
clapping her hands. This is the right thing
to do with people like him how dare
he behaves like this with you she said.
Dont worry darling his life will end like
the way his mothers and his friends
Once I get his wealth and his house in my
hands the governor laughed and said.
Chapter-7
Goran was pushed inside the prison cell by
the guards. Goran kept shouting let me go let go.
He pulled and pushed and the cell iron door
but no use. Goran held the prison door
and kept screaming and crying no one came for
his rescue.
No, use crying my son a voice came from
behind.
Goran turned and looked towards the direction
of the voice.
First time Goran heared that voice in his
life he felt very strong and husky voice it was.
Goran saw some one sitting on the floor at
one of the far corners of the cell.
The cell was covered with darkness inside.
Goran could hardly see the face of the man.
But the man could see Goran clearly since the
light was only near the doors of the cell.
In our town, good people are in the prison
and the bad ones are free out side the man
Laughed and said. Goran looked at him again
and trying to see his face.
These prison cells are filled with people
like you son they all hate this wicked Morsa
The man added.
We, people of this wonderful town got a wrong
man as our governor and we all are
suffering the man shouted.
No need to cry by boy, you need to fight this
man thats only way the man said.
The man got up from the floor and moved
slowly towards Goran and touched
Gorans shoulders. Goran turned and looked at
the man his was familiar
Soon Goran made out who this was. He is the
same man that Goran had saved.
He is the same old man who was lying on the
street very badly wounded.
He is the same old man who was shouting in
favor of Goran and his mother in the
court room when Goran and his mother was
accused of abducting Pilpila.
This was the only man shouting against the
governor that day, Let them go,
they are innocent let then go.
Goran looked at the old man closely. He was
very badly beaten. He could hardly stand
Straight his face, his head and his body was
bleeding badly.
He took Gorans support to stand. Have
patience son God is with you
the old man said.
Come let sit down the old man said and sat.
Goran did not sit but he wanted to go out
soon and save his mother and water belly.
They will kill my mother and Doogan Goran
cried and said.
You saved my life and Im great full for that
the old man said.
Goran did not say anything he was only
worried about his mother and water belly
all the time. How did you come here the old
man asked Goran?
Goran looked at the old man, I came in search
of my mother and my friend and to
Get some help from the governor to find my
mother Goran said.
The old man laughed again said, Its like asking the wolf, have you seen
my
Chicken.
Goran looked at the old man. How can he laugh
and smile in spite of being beaten
this bad may be he is use to governors
torture Goran said to himself.
How did you end up here Sir Goran asked the
old man?
Because of you, they set you and your mother
free and pushed me in the prison
Torturing me ever since for shouting against
Morsa he laughed and said.
How can he laugh in this condition Goran
thought.
Im sorry to hear that. No one told me that
you are suffering like this
because of us Goran touched the old man and
said.
Im use to this. This is not my first time
here.
Many time I have been brought here and
tortured by Morsas men
for opposing his cruel rule the old man said.
You saved me once and this is how Im living
my life now but I will fight this
wicked Morsa as long as I live the old man
said.
Many people like me are tortured this way by
this man the old man added.
We must escape from this place Goran said. Do
you have any plans on how to escape
The old man laughed and said.
No, but I want you to help me Goran said.
Have you ever been into the prison before the
old man asked Goran?
No, never Goran replied.
I must get out of here and save my mother and
my friend Doogan from the south castle
Goran said. The old man looked at Goran with
his eyes wide open.
What your mother is taken to south castle the
old man asked with in wonder?
Yes the governors men have taken them both
to south castle Im sure Goran replied.
Its a dangerous place my son no one comes
alive if they are taken to south castle
It is the final place for any one who ends up
there. No one has ever come alive if
They are taken there the old said.
Goran did not know what to say? Please help
me I must go out of this prison
and save my mother Goran cried. The old man
felt very pity on Goran and started to think.
It is very difficult to break loose from this
prison unless you bribe the guards and you need
Lot of gold in order to escape from here th
eold man said ans asked how much have you got
right now he asked Goran. Are you sure I can
escape paying gold to the guards Goran asked.
Yes my son you can buy this greedy people if
you got the money and no one come to
Prison with any money every thing is taken
out from them before pushing them inside the cell
the old man said.
Goran searched his pockets and his body. He
always carried some gold on him where ever he
goes. Look I got some of it Goran said as he
took out the gold in his hands.
How much is that the old man asked may be 300
in gold Goran said.
No thats not enough you need at least a 1000
gold the old man said.
Tell me how to bribe them may be I can try
with this Goran said.
The old man started to plan something. All
right I have an idea if the god is on your
Side you will be out soon lets give it a try
said the old man and got up from the floor
and moved close to the cell door and held the
iron bars.
Come here come close to me give me 200 gold
in my hands the old man said to Goran.
Goran
gave him 200 gold and kept 100 in his pocket. Hit me now beat me hard
the old man
Said. No I cannot do that Goran said. I have
to scream pretend at least come on fast the old said
And started to scream save me guards save me
from this killer the old old man screamed.
Two of the guards came running towards their
cell and shouted stop it stop boy.
Goran kept hitting and kicking the old man on
the floor and the old man was screaming his
head off. He will kill me do some thing do
some thing the old man shouted.
The guards unlocked the cell door and rushed
inside the cell to save the old man from Goran.
As they came close the old throw the gold
coins all over the cell. The guards could not resist the gold coins
And jumped on them. The old man said get out
fast get out as the
Two guards were fighting among them self to
pick the gold from the floor.
What about you Goran asked. Dont worry about
me
Im too wounded to move fast you go and save
Jeena and Doogan the old pushed Goran.
Goran slowly slipped out of the cell and ran
towards the main prison gate.
He saw a couple of guards sitting near the
gate Goran hid himself against the wall in the darkness.
He bit by bit moved close to the gate and
took out 100 gold coins and splashed them on the ground.
The guards at once jumped on the running gold
coins and started to chase them the other direction
of the main prison door. Goran soon moved
towards the door, opened it and escaped out.
Soon Goran was well away from the prison and
guards. The midnight darkness made it easy for
His escape from the prison. Goran ran towards
his horse and rode his horse fast
towards the forest. He was riding his horse towards the south castle with a lightning
speed
in order to reach there before the governor
could find out his escape.
After few hours of intense ride, he finally
reached the south castle.
Goran left his horse at a distance from the
castle and moved closer to the castles
main door. There was no one around the castle
that night. The Big door of the castle
was closed and the walls of the castle were
too high to climb Goran thought.
This is where Morsa does all his dirty
work, Goran said to himself.
He knew this place will contain the most
cruel man that the governor has.
There will be no mercy for any one brought or
caught in this castle.
Goran tried to push the door and try to open
it but the door was locked from inside.
He looked around every where to find a away
to get inside.
He saw a small window on the first floor of
the castle. He climbed up on a big tree
Near by and reached the window and opened it
and jumped inside.
The room was small and empty. He slowly moved
closer to the door and opened it.
Goran looked around and moved out of the room
into the big dark corridor.
On the ground he saw some guards sleeping on
their positions.
Goran walked passed many empty rooms of the
castle. He saw a small light coming out
Of a room nearby. He moved close to the
window and looked inside. A large candle was
burning steadily on top of a table. Goran saw
two men sitting around the table and sleeping
on their cahirs. He saw some wine bottles and
few glass too on the table. Goran looked
all over the big room. His eyes opened very
wide when saw his mother and water belly
was laying on the floor. Water belly was
bleeding from head to toe and Jeenas face
was bleeding as well.
Their hands were tied to their back and legs
were tied to gether.
Water belly was very badly tortured by them
Goran concluded.
Goran was getting furious on the two men. He
wanted to go and kill them straight away.
Goran moved towards the door and quietly
opened it and moved in side from
the dark side of the wall.
Goran looked around as the two men were fast
asleep after drinking the wine.
Their heads were hanging down as they sleep on
their chair.
Goran knew they are going to get up any time
soon.
He moved towards his mother and Water belly
and started to un tie them.
Jeena and water belly slowly lifted their
head and looked at Goran.
Goran looked at his mother and hugged and
cried. Three of them did not make any noice
As Goran removed the knots from their hands
and legs. Water belly could hardly move
Due to severe torture and wounds. Water water
he said Goran brought some water and fed both
Them and said lets get out soon from here and
lifted them both from the ground.
He took both of their arms around his
shoulders and slowly dragged them out of the
room into the corridor.
He lifted his mother and carried her down the
steps and went quietly towards the
Carriage. He placed his mother inside the
carriage and run back upstairs and brought water
belly down and put him also into carriage.
Goran rushed once again upstairs into the
room took all the wine bottles poured all over the place
and on the corridor as well. There was enough
alcohol to pour all over. Goran emptied as much
as bottles he could and spread the haystack
around sleeping guards and quietly open the door of
the castle.
Goran went back upstairs lit the alcohol
inside the room, ran out with the candle
and closed the door tightly from outside.
Goran ran down, thow the candle on the hay stack
jumped on the carriage and guided the horses
towards the castle door.
Ha hahaa he pushed the horses fast towards
the door as the guards started to scream
Fire, fire and they ran all around the castle
to save their lives.
Goran soon was out of the castle towards his
horse he took his as well and waited
to see
the castle and the governors men burn inside. He could hear them
shouting and screaming.
The two men upstairs were trying to open the
door but the fire had engulfed them.
The fire was soon spreading all over castle.
The brightness of the fire lit the forest.
Goran looked and looked into the fire and
said I will kill you all if you ever
Do
this to us he shouted. Water belly and his mother also saw the burning castle
And felt very happy. Goran went and hugged
both of them we are safe now mother
we are safe now he consoled them.
Goran moved to the front of the carriage and
guided the horses towards the town.
The fire was growing brighter and brighter
all the governors men had perished
In the fire.
Are you going home master water belly asked
in a soft voice no governors men
must have reached there already we are going
to the Bulfos house.
He asked me to go to his house and stay there
for some time Goran said and rode his
horses fast.
Who is Bulfo water belly asked? Our new
friend the man who helped me escape from the
Prison today to save your lives Goran
replied.
What we were in the prison Jeena asked with a
big fear on her face?
Yes mother the wicked governor put me in cell
when I went for his help to
Find you both Goran added as he rode his
carriage. He is the one abducted us water belly
Said? How did he get you from the house Goran
asked We heard the governors men
coming towards our house after you left
master. So we locked and hurried
out the our house on this wagon in order to
reach a safe place.
I was riding towards north in order to hide
in the woods and join you on your way back
From your work. Mrs. Waren was watching all
our moments and
guided them to abduct us. The governors men
came from all over and took us to
the south castle. Did you see the governors
men coming towards our house before
I could leave home or after I left home Goran
asked.
Water belly did not answer but he put his
face down in silence.
Come on tell why did you do that I want to
know Goran asked again.
I saw them coming towards us before you could
leave but I decided not to tell
In order to keep you safe in so that we three
are abducted to together and no
One will save you and mother. Thats why I
did not tell you about it master Water belly
explained.
Goran stopped the horses at once and kept
looking at water belly. I do not want to
Put your life into this mess any more. You
better go home Goran said.
Oh! no Im going with you where ever you go
master dont stop the horses lets
Take mother to a safe place soon she needs
some food and rest and so do I
Water belly said. I want you to get down from
the carriage and go home from Goran
Said to water belly with a firm voice.
You brought me to mother to protect her
thats why Im here now you are asking me
to leave Im not leaving you and mother in
this stage and run away to my
luxurious home Until and unless mother is
fully safe Im not leaving her water belly
replied back. I have decided not to use you
any more for my well being also
Im not going to come your place and take
your money any more. Your live is also
In trouble because of you must leave us now
Goran pleaded. Please dont say such words
Master I love you and mother as much I love
my brothers.
You are now part of my family wht are you
truying to separate us do do this.
My mission is also to protect and make mother
happy water belly cried.
Im not part your family. This is not your
mother. Your family in north woods.
You leave now I do not want see any more
these are my orders Goran shouted
Loudly. Water belly cried and cried then he
kissed Jeena and tried to kiss Goran but Goran
Turned away. Water belly was wounded all over
his body he slowly got down from the carriage
As he stepped down, Goran moved his horses
quickly from the spot and rode his horses
fast towards the Gimrick town.
Water belly stood there crying for some time
he started to walk towards North.
Hie wounds were hurting him too much. He was limping
alone in the forest towards
his palace.
Chapter-8
Goran was crying as he rode his horses. He
never used such harsh words even to his enemies
So far. His mother was lying unconscious
still. He had already decided to do this as soon as he
Get his mother back safe. Goran wanted water
belly to stay safe from now on.
Suddenly,
Goran heard some noise coming from the opposite direction. He soon got
out of
The track and hide the carriage into the
woods and waited. The sound was getting closer and closer.
He made out that a big group of men are
riding in some horses and carriages.
He looked kept watching the track from behind
the woods.
He saw governor was riding in his chariot
along with his guards. He had lots of his
Men riding on their horses beside him.
They all passed Goran in a lightning speed
and soon disappeared in the woods.
They are going to get me and mother Goran
said to him self and jumped back
On the carriage and rushed north wards to
Bulfos house.
It was almost dawn when Goran reached Bulfos
house.
He knocked at the old mans door, waited and
looked around everywhere.
After couple minutes his wife opened the door
and Goran told her something.
He came back to his carriage and carried his
mother inside the old mans house.
Mrs. Bulfo took them both inside her house.
She told Goran it would be safer to
stay in the basement rater than be on top in
case the governor send his to search
Bulfos house.
She removed the floor carpet and opened a
door that was placed underneath.
There were steps going steep down to the
basement. Goran followed the steps carefully
And reached the bottom. Goran placed his
mother softly on the bed in the corner of
Room. The lady brought some light and kept
near Jeenas bed. Goran sat near his
Mother and noticed she was still bleeding and
laid unconscious for several hours.
Mother, Mother Goran whispered into Jeenas
ears but she laid still.
Goran got up from the bed and told the lady
to take care his mother and ran towards
The horse. He jumped on his horse and moved
fast towards his house.
He left the horse far from his house and went
walking to his house.
He saw some of the guards are standing in
front of his house. He looked everywhere
hiding behind a wall. Goran decided to go
from the back . He quietly reached
the back wall of his house.
Goran took a stone and broke a small window
of the back side and jumped inside his house.
He
went inside his mothers room and took the metal box the three devils gave him
then
He went to his room opened his wealth box and
filled three pillow cases full of Gold.
Goran took almost all his wealth along with
the metal box and got out the window
and ran towards his horse. Soon Goran reached
Bulfos house and knocked at the door
Mrs. Bulfo opened the door.
Is mother all right Goran asked. Yes but no
sign of
any movement she added. I need some water
Goran said and moved to the bottom
of the house. The old lady followed Goran
with water closing all the doors including
the one to the basement. No one will ever
know that some is at the bottom of the house
thats how the old man has built his house.
Goran mixed some the white powder with water,
sat near his mother and slowly fed her
The medicine. After couple of minutes Jeena
started to make some moves and also
Opened her eyes and saw Goran. Tears started
to roll in both of their eyes.
Oh! mother are you all right Goran asked. Yes
my son Im all right what about
Doogan she asked? He is fine and gone home to rest Goran said.
Its good that he has gone home that poor boy
went through lot of torture
to save me from those cruel men Jeena said.
He told them not to touch me
what ever you want to do, do it me Jeena said
and cried.
Goran knew the sacrifice of water belly when
he saw his wounds on his body.
Thats why I burnt them alive mother Goran
shouted. They will
Burning in the hell as well he added.
Where are we now Jeena asked? We are at Mr.
Bulfos place mama Goran said.
Jeena
looked at Goran and saw a lady standing beside her.
Thank you for giving us shelter Mrs. Bulfo
Jeena said. Its a pleasure
to have both in this house. My husband always
talked a lot about you both
she smiled and said. You can stay here as
long as you want she added.
If my husband come know you are here, he will
be more happier than me she said
with lot of sadness on her face. Goran knew
that she is not happy ever since
he was taken as prisoner by the governor.
Mr. Bulfo helped me to escape form the prison
mother. I was locked in the cell
by Morsa after he captured you and took away
to south castle Goran said.
He is God send my son Jeena said and thanked
his wife.
I will get Mr. Buflo out of the prison soon
Goran promised.
Dont risk your life for that Goran the old
lady said. This is not the first
He is gone or tortured by Morsa. He is been
going through ever since Jimmer died
the old lady said.
Why dont you both eat something I will bring
some food here said the old lady
And went up to the kitchen.
Goran hugged his mother and stayed near her
holding her hand.
The old lady brought some food and gave to
Goran. Gorans mother got up from the
And ate some food along with Goran. You make
wonderful cookies Mrs. Bulfo
Goran said. Do you like them she asked I love
them. No one in this world can make
better cookies than you Goran praised.
Soon Goran fall asleep along with his mother.
The governor and his men reached the south
castle and saw it burning.
There was huge ball of fire no one could go
near.
Morsa watched the castle turned into ashes.
This was his secret
Place for every activites.
Governor saw Gorans horse tied to a tree
trunk close to the castle.
He thought every one in the castle including
Goran and his mother had
Died in the fire along with him two men.
Gorans house belongs to me I can sell it for
a big money Morsa thought
What about his wealth and the source of his
wealth? How Im going to get
My hands on that Morsa said to himself.
Goran slept for the whole day it was almost
sun set when he got up thinking
how to free the old man from the prison.
Goran had also decided to end his visit
and friendship with his three friends.
When he woke up his mother was not sleeping
any more.
Goran moved upstairs and saw both the women
were sitting and discussing some thing
In the kitchen. Goran was happy to see his
mother once again fresh like before.
The old lady asked Goran to join them for the
evening snack.
All three of them ate some cookies and had
some hot drink.
When are we going home Goran Jeena asked?
I do not know mother, Morsas men are all
over our house and on our streets
Goran replied. Jeena become very upset that
their live is become hard now a days.
You cannot go out any more Goran the old lady
said. Why not Mrs. Bulfo Goran asked?
The governor has already announced a reward
for your capture alive
He has placed 500 gold if any one bring you
to the governor and every one is
looking for you all over the town and Morsa
has put many guards in the forest too
the old lady explained.
Goran was getting furious on the governor. He
is giving too much of trouble for nothing
I must work out a plan to get rid of Morsa
Goran shouted.
Its not so easy to do that son, my husband
tried for 10 long years
and failed so far the lady said.
In the mean time Morsa was planning to find
out the secret of the glowing tree.
He planned to travel to north with his wife
and Mrs. Waren soon to the glowing tree.
The two men told everything and the exact
location of the tree before they died.
Also Pilpila is aware of the bright wonders
of the tree thats why Morsa is planning
to take Pilpila and his mother.
Morsa asked few of his guards to travel ahead
of him to the north woods
And keep a close watch until he arrives
there.
Four of his men started their journey towards
the magic tree.
Morsa gave them the location and told them to
reach the north woods
And watch the brightness of the tree after
the sun set.
The men jumped on their horses and rushed
towards north.
Morsa and his men returned to the town
thinking Goran and Jeena
are dead in the castle fire.
It was very dark as Goran was sitting at the
basement and planning something alone.
Some one knocked at the old mans door very
hard. The old lady told Goran and his
Mother to go down and wait. Goran and Jeena
rushed to the basement and covered it.
Some one was knocking the door very hard with
out stopping the old lady went and
Opened the door and asked who are you and
what do you want?
Im the servant of Goran and I want to see
him at once water belly said and trying
To get in the old lady stopped him and asked
him more questions.
Water belly explained that he was also at the
castle and he is one took care
of Gorans mother in the south castle and
also told her that it is very
important message he has brought for goran.
The old lady let him in and took him to the
basement.
Water belly followed the lady to the basement
and ran towards Jeena and
hugged her. Jeena cried my son are you all
right? I was worried about you all
the time. Im doing fine mama and I cannot
stay with out seeing you mother
any more water belly cried. Goran was very
happy to see
wayer belly fully recovered from his wounds
but he was upset to see water belly.
Water belly went and hugged Goran. Goran did
not want to show his happiness
seeing water belly. What are you doing here
he asked him when water belly hugged him.
We are in big trouble master water belly
quietly said in Gorans ears.
Goran looked at him and said what happened?
The governors men have surrounded our tree
and we are very scared master
Water belly said with sad face.
Goran was astonished to hear that the
governor has the knowledge of the magic tree.
How does he know about the tree Im the only
human know it Goran said to himself.
Goran pulled water belly away from his mother
and the old lady who was standing
Close to them to a far corner and discuss
some thing and came to his mother and said
Mother I have to go with Doogan now. How can
you go out the governor has
Put his men all over the town and also in the
forest Jeena said.
I have to mother other some ones life is in
trouble Goran said.
Tell me whos life I want to know Jeena
asked?
I will come back and tell you every thing and
asked the old lady if he can
Use some of her husbands clothes so that no
one will recognize him.
Mrs. Bulfo gave Goran her husbands clothes.
Goran changed his clothes
And moved fast towards upstairs and went out
from the back door.
Water belly turned into a big bird and they
flew towards the north of the forest.
Im sorry water belly, its all my mistake
Goran said. No master you have saved my life
Other wise I would had been dead by now water
belly said.
How did Morsa come to know about the tree
Goran asked. The two men had found out
The mystery of the tree when they cane in
search of you master also Pilpila knows
About the magic tree master master water
belly said. What? Why did not you tell me
Goran said? Master never asked so we never
tell water belly replied.
Goran was very angry with the governor I must
do something fast to keep
him away from his people Goran said.
Yes master we must do something soon other
wise he will give lot of trouble to all
water belly agreed.
Soon they reached the north woods and landed
at a far distance. They both moved
To a big tree that was close to the magic
tree and climbed up to have a better look
And hear what the guards are saying. They
reached to the top of the tree in the
Dark and watched the guards sitting on a
branch.
Goran was very worried to see the guards
surrounded the big old tree.
Water belly looked at Goran and said dont
worry master, only you know the
Magic words they can never get us.
They made no noise from the top of the tree
and only watched them as the dawn came
Into the. All the bird started to sing to
welcome the sun and to start a fresh day.
The birds flew from one tree to another. The
sun started to throw its rays through
every gap in between the trees.
The guards were sitting to gether and was
preparing for some thing.
Where is fly belly and water belly Goran
asked they are inside the palace and waiting for
For us to join them water belly said. No we
cannot show up at the tree Goran said.
Yes I know as long as this monkeys are
watching we wont be able to go there
water belly agreed. I want to watch them from
here what they are up to Goran said.
Goran heared some noise approaching towards
them. He stood up on the branch and
Looked in the direction of sound. Foran saw a
big convoy of carriages and soldiers
Coming fat towards the tree. He also saw
Governors chariot among them.
They soon reached the magic tree. First time
Goran saw so many humans and heared
So mich of
noise under the magic tree. He watched then closely from the top.
He knew what the governor is up to , the
governor is looking for every clue to
Get to know the secrets of this tree goran
said to himself.
Goran could also see water belly was very
nervous and scared when he saw the governor.
Water belly came very close to Goran and said
save us from this monster he hugged
Goran in fear.
Dont worry water belly he can do no harm to
you be strong dont be sacred of him.
God will protect us from him Goran said in a
soft voice.
Morsa and his men started to come out the
carriages one by one and assembled
around the magic tree.
The guards were in their armors and well
armed with swards, axes, arrows and many
Weapons.
Morsa came out of chariot in the end. Goran
saw Mrs.waren and Pilpila as well in the
crowd standing close to Morsa and his wife.
They all looked as if they have come for a
big treasure grab.
The magic tree was looking very sad to Goran
today.
This is it Morsa shouted looking at every
one.
Morsa, his wife, Mrs. Waren and Pilpila
started to look every bit of the tree.
Often they raised their heads and looked at
the top of the tree as well.
I have never seen such a wonderful massive
tree in my life Mrs. Waren said
Me too Pilpila added.
Tell me boy, did you see this tree lit up in
brightness in the Morsa asked Pilpila?
Yes your highness I saw this tree glowing
like a one big bright star on this earth
Pilpila said.
We will find out we will find out the
governor replied.
There must be some more than the that the
governess shouted. I think so too
Mrs. Waren agreed.
All of them went close to the tree and
started to touch and shake the tree.
They all looed up the tree to see is there
any thing strange they can see on top
Of the tree and its branches. They found
nothing other than branches and big leaves.
Goran and water belly watched very movement
governor and his partners made at the tree.
Morsa and his people went around the tree
many times as if they are performing some rituals.
Guards the governer yelled at the his men.
Two of them ran towards Morsa and stood close to him.
I want you both to climg up the tree and look
all over the tree fully he ordered.
The two men rushed towards the tree and
climbed fast on the magic tree.
They searched every branch as they moved
towards the top of the tree.
They all watched upwards as the two climbed
on every part of the magic tree.
Soon the men came down and said nothing is
there my lord.
Mrs. Waren was looking for something on the
ground. There were thick bushes very where
around the tree she could hardly see the
ground but see kept searching for some clue.
At one place she looked down for some time
and sat on her knees and put her hands on the
Ground and picked up something and kept
looking at it.
Come look at this my lord Mrs. Waren shouted.
Governor and his wife went close to her
watched what was in hand with surprise.
Its a cookie the governor said yes it is his
wife agreed.
She got up from the ground staring at the
Cookie which was eaten by the ants
on the sides. I have seen this kind of
cookies in our town she said.
Who bakes these cookies in our town Morsa
asked? Mr. Bulfo Mrs.Waren replied.
Pilpila looked at the cookie, Mother can I
eat that cookie I love cookies and Im hungry
He said. Shut up and go away his mother gave
the answer.
Goran watched every thing that was happening
under the tree.
Suddenly Water belly lost his balance and
fell from the tree top. Goran tried to catch
Him but water belly was already on his way
down.
Mt life is over now Goran said to himself.
As water belly was dropping to the ground, he
changed himself into a monkey
And jumped on Mrs. Waren. Mrs. Waren screamed
so loudly, the entire forest
Started to shake. Soon the monkey (water
belly)
Moved towards the other direction and on to
some near by tree in order to divert
Their attention from Goran and vanished.
Mrs.waren was hiding behind her son and she
was crying with fear lets go from here.
Dont worry Mrs.Waren its only a monkey not
a devil Morsa said and laughed.
Come on lets sit down and have some drinks
Morsa said.
All of them sat down for a drink under the big
tree.
Goran was praying that they should leave this
place soon.
The gurads served them with some snacks and
drinks.
Mrs. Waren handed over the cookie to the
governor and he kept
Staring at it.
Are we going to spend the whole day under
this tree the governess asked?
No darling we will soon move from here
leaving some of our guards Morsa replied.
Is there any news about Jeena and Goran Mrs.
Waren asked?
They all are dead in the castle fire
yesterday Morsa said. What Goran is dead thats
Very sad Pilpila said. He is meant be dead
Morsa added.
Are you sure they are dead Mrs. Waren asked?
Yes Im sure I knew Goran went to
the south castle to save his mother and his
friend after he escaped from the prison.
He must had fought with the guards and my two
men. In the fight,
the whole castle was burnt into ashes and the
people inside Morsa said.
Oh! that means, I can have Jeenas house as a
gift as you promised your highness
Mrs.waren asked. Not yet have some patience
Morsa said and got up and moved
towards his chariot.
Thanks for your cooperation Mrs. Waren the
governess said.
Oh! please dont mention it.
Its my duty to serve you your highness she
added.
Goran could not believe what he just heard
from Mrs.Waren.
She wants my house as a gift for helping
Morsa to kill me and my mother
Goran said to himself.
All of them one by one got into the carriages
and left the left the magic tree.
Morsa ordered four guards to stay there and
watch the magic tree around
all the time.
Goran was stuck on top of the tree. The
guards seated them selves under the tree
after Morsa had left.
Water belly appeared once again in front of
Goran and sat near him.
What do intend to do master water belly asked
Goran?
Right now, I want to get rid of these guards
first and go see fly belly and fire belly.
They are also trapped inside like us Goran
said. Yes master they must be so afraid
To see such a big crowd at our big tree. We
never ever had many humans under this
Tree before water belly said.
Well do something and chase them away Goran
said.
All right master lets do that first water
belly said and went down.
Dont go like this you better change into
something Goran said.
Dont worry master just watch the fun water
belly said and went down.
As he went down he became a big lion and
stood under the tree. Goran was
surprised
To see him changing himself into many
different forms.
The lion just stood under the tree for some
time and moved slowly close to the guards.
The guards were sitting in pairs in front of
each other with 10 feet distance.
The lion went and sat at the back of one pair
of men. The other pair, sitting
10 feet away saw the lion and started to
shiver and made no noise out of extreme fear.
As the other two men, close to the lion, kept
talking not knowing that there is lion
seated at their back very close can attack
them any moment.
The men infront, one had already passed away.
The lion kept looking at two men
As they did at the lion.
The two men slowly started to bent bend back
wards as they kept their hands on
The ground. The two are now sweating so
badly.
They just laid down on their back with their
hands and the feet on the ground
They wanted to scream but no noise was coming
out of their mouth.
There was only some funny noise coming out
their mouth as the other two was
Talking with out getting any response from
the two infront of them.
Goran watched from up and kept laughing the
way water belly was behaving
with out making any move.
The lion kept looking at the two men in front
and did nothing.
The two men slowly started to push themselves
back words with their legs.
The other two could not understand the funny
behavior of their partners in front of them.
The two men kept pushing them selves back
words by slowly moving out the place.
The loin took his tails and rubbed it on the
ear of one of the guard. The guard just pushed
It away with out looking at it. Goran could
not control his laughter. The lion got up and stood up
At the back of the two guards. As the loin
stood up the other two men stopped pushing themselves.
The loin came and sat at the side of one
guard. Still none of the two notice a massive lion was
Seated beside them and kept talking some
thing about their families and their job to guard the forest.
The man close to the lion, put his hand on
the lion and started to relax at his side.
The two men in front started push away
themselves fast as the other two watch their funny moves.
After pushing themselves to a distance the
two got up and started to run very fast into the
Woods holding each other hands.
The other two was wondering looking at each
other they away the men in front ran away.
Suddelny the other man saw his collogue
resting on a wild beast and started to pass away.
The man resting on the still did not know the
reason why these men are behaving this way.
Goran kept his laughter as he watched
whatwater belly was doing.
The man started to cry with out moving, the
lion kept looking at him as he looked at the lion
from the side if eye. He did not have the
courage to look at the lion straight and
slowly started to push his buttocks away from
the other man and kept moving away.
The man relaxing on the lion got upset and
started to shout, whats wrong with you fellows
Why are you running away from me this way.
AmI a wild beast or some kind of ghost
he yelled. The other guard kept pushing
himself away fast with out getting up.
Suddenly the guard noticed that he was
resting on something very strange and looked at it.
The lion also looked at him. The guard
fainted at once on the lion. Goran was laughing his head off.
The lion got up and pulled the man in the
direction of the other three men and dropped him far
away from the magic tree.
Goran came down from the tree. Water belly
came back to the big tree as he turned himself
back as Doogan. Water belly carried carried
Goran inside the magic tree towards the hidden
Palace.
Chapte-10
The two devils were seated in the room. They
both got up and ran towards Goran and hugged
Him. We are scared master, save us from that
wicked man Morsa they cried.
Do not worry he is gone now we are safe Goran
comforted them.
But he may come back any time to harm us fly
said. Did you see everything from here
Goran asked yes Master we can clearly whats
going on outside our palace fire belly said.
Goran sat down and started to think some
thing deeply.
What are you worried about master water belly
asked?
Morsa knows that the cookies are baked by
Bulfo and he will go and torture
Bulfo to get the secrets of this place Goran
said. Yes you are right we heared
Mr.Waren say that the cookie was made by
Bulfo in his bakery and what are we
Going to do now water belly asked?
We must work out a plan and reach the prison
before the Governor reaches the prison
Goran said. Yes master lets go Water belly
said.
Governor may send his men to Bulfos house as
well. We will plan every thing on
The way master water belly said.
This time I will go with master fly belly
said. Why not me fire belly asked?
You both sat here I will take fly belly Goran
advised.
Every one agreed as fly belly turned him self
into swan bird.
Goran got on its back and they flew fast
towards the sky.
What is your plan Master fly belly asked.
Leave me at the bulfos house
And go back Goran said. Why master dont you
need me after that fly asked?
No, I will do this alone, none should know
anything about you Goran said.
Soon they reached the back yard of Bulfos
house. Goran said good bye to fly belly
And ran towards the back door and knocked.
Mrs. Bulfo opened the door
And asked where did you go all this time,
your mother is too worried about you she said.
Goran went inside and kissed his mother as
usual. Why dont you come home soon
Goran? You make me nervous all the time my
son she said.
No mother I had some important work to take
care thats why Im late he replied.
There nothing more important than your life
for me Goran his mother said.
I know that mama but I have to watch and plan
for every move that Morsa makes
Other wise we will not succeed Goran added.
I want to stop him doing more evil to us from
now Im sick of this cruel man.
Lets go to some other town and live
peacefully Goran his mother said.
No. mother we should not be afraid of his man
now we need to fight and free
Mr. Bulfo first Goran said. I promised him
that I will go there and get him out
Goran said.
You just take good care of you mother and
stop worrying Goran said.
The old lady also said Jeena the same thing.
Your son is a brave young man
God will protect the brave. We need the brave
to fight the evil Jeena she added.
Jeena was getting more courage from the lady
all the time.
It was almost evening, lets eat some thing
Im very hungry Goran said.
All right I will get you some thing to eat
the lady said and moved to the kitchen.
Goran thought of some thing and said.
We should move to the basement at once. Its
dangerous to stay on top here.
Why dont you get every thing and come to the
basement? I will take moter
With me Goran said. Why whats wrong here the
old lady asked with a surprise?
I will tell you every thing first lets move
down Morsas men will be here any time
Goran said and started remove the door on the
floor and sent his mother first.
Them he helped the old lady to get their
things to the basement.
All three of them sat on a table in one
corner of the basement and had
their meal. They kept a small lamp in the
middle for some light.
Tell me what did your husband do for living
Goran asked the old lady?
He is baker and he owns a bakery in the
market place she said.
Oh! he has a bakery who is taking care of
that now Goran asked. No one
Its closed now. When he come back from the
prison, he will open it
Again for business she said. Im afraid he
will come back this time Mrs. Bulfo
Goran looked at her and said. Why whats
wrong this time the old lady asked
with a surprise.
Goran did not want to tell her what happened
in the north forest today.
He cannot tell her about the cookie she gave
him and Mrs. Waren found it under the
magic tree.
Our bakery is the best in town, people came
from far distance to buy the bread and cookie
my husband and I made. Now, we are not
selling anything ever since he is taken by Morsa
the old lady said with lot of sadness.
Morsa may come anytime here to get you too
Mrs. Bulfo Goran said.
What he wants to get me too the lady asked?
Why she Jeena asked?
May be to get the truth from Bulfo, what else
your husband did in his life why is
Morsa always behind you husband Goran asked?
My husband is always preaching people against
Morsa in the market place thats why
Morsa wants to trouble him all the time the
old lady replied.
To night Im going to free Bulfo Goran said.
What you are going back to the prison
Jeena asked. Yes mother Bulfos life is in
danger I must get him out tonight Goran added.
How are you going to do that alone its very
dangerous Morsa may even kill you
If he catches you the old said.
Im not afraid of my life any more I must get
him out and teach Morsa a good lesson
And I need
Bulfos help to get Morsa out of our town
Goran said.
Goran got up and started to plan for his
adventure to night.
Goran was also worried that Morsa is going to
torture Bulfo to find out
How the cookie had reached the magic tree?
I must do some thing before that but I have
wait for the darkness Goran said
to himself.
Goran saw big wooden boxes kept close to the
wall. They looked very old and
unused. What are these boxes for Mrs.Bulfo
Goran asked.
I dont know much about that my husband has
his things in them
Every night after the supper he comes here
and stays for long time she said.
Can I open and look at them Goran asked. Oh!
sure go ahead she said.
Goran opened a big wooden box near by to
found some clothes in side.
He closed the it and moved to the next one
and opened and found the same thing
He moved to the third box and opened he saw
some books and rolls of some old papers.
Goran took out a roll and opened it.
He put them on the table near the lamp and
started to look at them.
He could not under stand them. He kept
staring at the old
Paper and found out its a map of the forest
and the Gimrick town.
He saw the map also contain the governors
palace, south castle in it. Goran had a good
Look on them and kept them back in the wooden
box and close it.
Suddenly all three could hear some heavy
noise from the top of the house.
Some is breaking into our house the old said.
The guards are here Goran said. Dont worry
we are safe here no one can make out we are here
The old lady said in a quiet voice.
The guards entered the house and scearched
every thing in the house. They were looking for
Bulfos wife too. Goran, his mother and the
lady did not make any noise as they sat together
and looked up wards.
After some time the noice died down as they
guards moved out the house.
Every thing was quiet as Goran broke the
silence by saying, Im sure the guards are
staying out of the house and guarding it.
What should we do now the old asked? We will
have stay here as long as it takes Goran
said. Goran looked every where at the
basement. Im amazed the way Bulfo has built this
place Goran said. Yes he did it alone The
lady replied. No one can ever find out whats
going on here the lady added. Im happy and
thankful you gave my mother and me a save shelter
Goran said and thanked the lady.
This is your house son no need to thank me
the old lady smiled and said.
I shall be going to save Bulfo soon Goran
said and looked up wards.
Goran wanted to know more about the old
couple but he had no time. Pray for
you both Goran said and slowly started to
move towards the narrow steps to the top
Wearing a fasle beared and some old loose
clothes of Bulfo.
Take care of you son Jeena said.
Goran opened the flooor door a bit and looked
around it was dark and no one was
There in the house.
Goran came up from the bottom and hid himself
close a dark wall. He moved towards the
back of the house and peeped through the
window.
He saw two guards going around the house in
circle. As they went to the front side of
the house, Goran opened the window and jumped
out in dark and closed the window
and ran away from the house.
Goran carried a bag full of gold coins tied
to his chest.
Goran jumped on his horse which he had left
at a distance from Bulfos house.
Goran rode his horse in the dark towards the
main prison walls.
He soon reached close to the court and left
his horse in the dark under a tree.
He quietly moved in side the big court room
and reached to the side side of the room.
He saw some guards sleeping in a room. He
passed many guards resting room and went into
One of the rooms that contained the ubiforms
of the guards. Goran took a suitable
Uniform and put it on and walked boldly
towards the prison gate.
The guards movement was slow he saw a couple
of guards at the gate and started to walk
Towards them.
The two guards stood and bowed to him as
Goran walked passed them.
Goran was wearing the chiefs clothes and
looked like an old chief.
Goran walked quickly towards the prison
cells.
He saw two guards standing at the old mans
cell.
The guards greeted Goran and did not look at
his face. Open the door Goran said
One of the guards opened the door and said
tomorrow morning is his execution sir.
I know that Goran said in a funny fat voice.
Not here it will be in the forest Goran
added.
He will be buried in the grave yard of the
south castle like we did to the others
The guard said. Good that is the wish of our
governor Goran said.
The old man was very badly wounded. Goran
went inside and looked at the old mans
Condtion. Goran knew Bulfo wont be able to
walk or talk. He was bleeding due to the
Torture. Governor tortured him himself the
guard said. Good this traitor deserves
only that Goran agreed.
I have the orders to take him to the forest
now Goran said. But the governor
Said he will come personally in he morning to
take him the guard said.
His highness very tired beating this man so
he sent me to do the execution
Can you help me now to carry him out Goran
asked?
Yes Sir said the guard and lifed Bulfo out of
the cell towards the main gate.
Bulfo was unconscious as he was dragged out
of the prison.
Get me the carriage from the stable Goran
ordered the gurad. One guard ran
Towards the the carriage and returned with
the carriage.
The two guards lifted old man and dupmed him
in the carriage.
Thank you and you may go now Goran said and
jumped on the carriage and
Guided the horses out the main prison gate.
The guards at the main gate opened the gate
and let the carriage pass.
Goran moved from there fast and went towards
his horse. He stopped the carriage removed
The guards clothes, lifted the Bulfo and put
him on his horse and got away.
Goran rode his horse fast in the dark towards
Bulfos house. He left his horse far way as usual
And carried Bulfo on his shoulder and moved
towards the house. Goran waited until
The guards disappear from the back. He rushed
towards the back window opened
And slipped Bulfo inside first and he jumped
in side before the guards appear again.
He closed the window tightly and dragged
Bulfo close to the secret door to the basement.
Goran opened the door and carried Bulfo
savely down. The old lady helped Goran as she
Saw him coming. Goran put the old man on the
bed ad sat down.
The old lady saw her husband beleding badly
and started to cry. Bulfo was
Still unconscious. Jeena and his wife took
some hot water and cleaned Bulfos
wounds and started to cover the would with
bandages.
Give the medicine from the metal box mother
Goran said. Jeena got up and brought
The medicine with some water and asked his
wife to feed him slowly.
The old lady started to feed Bulfo and she
was still weeping looking at his face.
Jeena sat next to her and comforted her and
said he will be all right soon.
Goran removed his beard and old mans clothes
and sat near Bulfo
and kept looking at him with out saying a
word.
Few minutes later, Bulfo slowly moved his
hands and opened his eyes and looked
at every one and closed his eyes back. His
wife got very happy and looked at Goran
Thank you for saving his life my son, thank
you she cried.
He is fine Mrs. Bulfo nothing to worry let
him rest and want some sleep too Goran said
And got and went towards his bed and laid
down.
Lets have some rest too Jeena said and put
her hands on the ladys shoulder.
I will stay with him you go to get Jeena the
old lady said.
Jeena went to bed near Goran. This medicine
is a miracle Goran said
to himself and thanked his three friends.
It was very late at night. Goran and Jeena
slept in peace that night.
Goran looked around the room as he opened his
eyes. It was already late in the morning
He concluded. Every one was awake and sitting
on the table and talking some thing
as Goran got out of his bed and moved towards
them.
Sit down son Bulfo said. How do fell Bulfo
Goran asked. Im alright now thanks
For saving my life he smiled and said.
I thank you too for bringing him home save
his wife added.
Your son is a brave young man Jeena she said.
Im proud of my son
Jeena smiled looking at Goran.
Wicked Morsa failed again he could not kill
me Bulfo laughed and said.
The time has come to destroy him, the time
has come Bulfo shouted as he ate
His cookies.
Gorans mother kept looking at the old man.
He looked very strange and aggressive
to her. Bulfo got up from his chair and
started to walk up and down in the room
planning some thing.
He looked at Goran often as he walked around
the room.
There was some beard and coffee on the table.
Goran pored some for him and started to
watch Bulfo as he drank his coffee.
Your son saved my life twice you know Jeena
Bulfo shouted suddenly as he looked at Goran.
Yah! You also saved his life Jeena said
smilingly. Yes but, its nothing Bulfo added.
Bulfo always talked very loud and clear.
Korsa was a brave man too Bulfo said. Goran
looked Bulfo with his eyes wide open
And eye brows raised. Jeena did the same
thing as well.
How do you know my husband Jeena asked at
once?
Every one in our town knew Korsa well Bulfo added. He was great sea man too
He added.
Tell me why did you let him go for fishing
that stormy night Bulfo asked?
I could not stop him. If my husband decides
to do some things, Even the heaven cannot
stop him Jeena said.
What did he say to you that night before he
went out to the sea Bulfo asked?
Goran paid lot attention to their
conversation. He said he must go and get some Samaga fish
to Gimmer for the party and the king
Milipose-I is coming to town.
He kissed Goran on his bed and left Jeena
added.
Goran got up from his chair and rushed
towards Bulfo tell me what do you know about
The magic tree in the North woods. Tell me I
want to know Goran shook Bulfo hard.
Bulfo looked at Goran with a big wonder and
said nothing.
Why did you burnt the castle Bulfo shouted at
Goran with lots of anger in his face.
To save my mother from that cruel men, I will
do anything to protect my mother
Goran shouted back.
Do you know whom it belongs to Bulfo asked?
Yes I know very well to whom it belongs to
Goran replied.
Where did you get to know about the magic
tree Bulfo asked?
Tell me now I want to know Goran did not
reply. He found out that from
Your map the old lady said to her husband.
Why was he looking at the boxes in my absence
Bulfo yelled at his wife.
Gorans mother was confused the way the men
argued.
Bulfo kept staring at Goran and Goran did the
same.
Did you go to the big tree anytime Bulfo
asked. Goran did not replied.
Yes but now its impossible to go there,
Morsa has put his men around the tree
Goran replied. What Morsa also knows about
the tree Bulfo asked. Yes
I saw him under the tree yesterday Goran
said. Oh! hell how did he end up there
Bulfo shouted at Goran. There is a big
trouble now Bulfo said.
Goran looked at Bulfos face getting red.
Does he know about the three devils too
Goran asked him self?
Governor is men one day saw the glowing tree
and reported that to Morsa and from that
Day Morsa is curious to find out the secrets
of that strange tree Goran said.
Tell me who else know about the tree Bulfo
asked?
Mrs.Waren and her family, the guards thats
all Goran said.
Bulfo looked very worried. Jeena and the old
lady were confused
And sat there watching the two men.
Jeena knew now that her son ahs hidden some
thing from her.
Goran moved closed to Bulfo and kept his hand
on Bulfo.
Bulfo looked at Goran and put his head down
again.
Bulfo knows something about the magic tree
Goran concluded but said nothing more.
They all know only about th eglowing tree and
nothing more and they are trying
To find out the secrets of the three devils
and the palace Goran said to him self.
I will never ever tell any one about the
three devils and the danger they will face
If I disclose their secret Goran said to
himself.
It was getting dark again. Goran and Bulfo
know there is lot of guards waiting out
side
their house and they wont be able to move
out of this place.
The time has come, the time has come Bulfo
said again looking at the floor.
Goran did not know what he was talking about.
Morsa was furious on his guards once he saw
the carriage and the guards clothes
Some guards found out that some one has
helped Bulfo escape.
They brought Morsa and showed every thing.
Morsa punished heavily the gaurds
on duty last night.
Morsa was wondering who had helped Bulfo to
escape. Only Goran is capable of
Such a daring thing Morsa concluded.
He is alive, the boy is alive Morsa screamed.
I want that boy dead or alive
I want to get him right now Morsa kept
screaming.
Go you fools find them I want them dead alive
Morsa screamed again and again.
I should had killed Bulfo yesterday with my
own hands he shouted.
Its a disaster for me if both of them join
together Morsa said banging on the table.
Governor knew the whole history of Bulfo
well.
Bulfo refused to tell the secrets of the
treasure to Morsa many times in spite of
Severe torture. Morsa did not kill him
because Bulfo knows the every thing about
Jimmers treasure.
Morsa knows if he does not get Bulfo
back, he will never get his hands on
the big
treasures of the Duke that was given to
Jimmer.
Morsa tried hard to get the secrerts of the
treasure from Bulfo very time
He captured him. He tortured Bulfo but Bulfo
refused to reveal the secrets to Morsa.
Thats why the governor did not kill Morsa
for so long. Now, Morsa wants Goran too
because Goran knows many things about the
North woods and close to Bulfo.
Once Morsa gets his hands on Jimmers
treasure, he can become one of the wealthiest
ruler of this kingdom. He is planning to
topple King Milipose-II and become the king.
Morsa wants to eliminate one by one who is
oppose to his rule and who ever tries to stop
dirty plans. Bulfo is one among the strongest
opposition to Morsas rule. Bulfo very well
knows what Morsa is planning to do. Morsa is
planning to build a big army take over entire
forest and move into Cass city and defeat
king Milipose-II.
Who ever gets the treasure of the Duke can
easily become the King of the entire
Iris land. Morsa is working hard for that and
many people who are loyal to
King Milipose-II is not letting that happen.
Morsa in the past tried to pull Bulfo to his
side. He offered Bulfo a share in the
Dukes treasure and a position in his ministry
but Bulfo refused to accept and challenged
Morsa that he will not like a cruel man like
Morsa to become the king.
Bulfo suffered a lot in the hands of Morsa
for the past ten years but his
Honesty and bravery kept him alive and
strong. Bulfo will never give up
His principles for anything in return. He
strongly believes in loyalty towards
his king and the welfare of the people.
Goran could make out that Bulfo is a very
powerful man. He is more than a baker.
He is the only one who knows about the Dukes
treasures Goran concluded.
It will not be easy for Goran to any history
from this old man.
But I will find out Goran said to himself.
Goran also knew that Bulfo trusts no one but
himself. He is a hard core believer
Of his principles Goran made out.
After all, what is that Bulfo working on and
for who Goran determined to find out.
But Goran has priorities too the secrets
of the three devils, he loves them more
Than anything now. Goran made up his mind to
rescue them even if it takes his life.
Goran know there is none for them in this
world except him and he wants find their
Mystery and solve it. Then the secrets of dukes treasure and
killing of Morsa. Killing Morsa first will be first among his plans.
Goran wanted to do that first and he wants
Bulfos help to get rid of Morsa and save
every one and this town and go on to the next
mission.
Will this man help, can I trust this man
Goran was looking at Bulfo and asked himself?
Goran cannot disclose anything about the
three devils to Bulfo he decided.
Will you help me kill Morsa Goran asked
Bulfo? Every one looked at Goran
With surprise. The old man laughed. Jeena was
astonished to hear such words from
Her son and said, What in the world are you
talking?
Yes mother I have to do that other wise we
will not be able to live in this world
Before he gets me, I will have to plan some
thing to get him Goran replied.
Jeena knows the consequences if Morsa finds
out that Goran is planning to
Kill him. She knows the Governor will burn
him alive in front of her eyes.
I will not let you do that Goran she shouted.
We must soon get out of this town and go
somewhere and start a new life
Jeena added. No mother your son is not a
coward. He will face the challenges and fight the evil
Even he has to die Goran said. You are
talking like your father Jeena said and cried.
The old lady sat with Jeena and comforted
her.
Goran is right Bulfo said. Every one looked
at Bulfo.
The time has come Bulfo said again looking at
Goran as if he has the same
untold plans like that of Goran.
Bulfo knows he can use Goran to fight Morsa.
At last I found some one
Who has the same mission like me Bulfo
concluded when he watched
Goran and the burning fire in him to kill the
cruel man like Morsa.
The time is now and I will help you to kill
Morsa Bulfo said.
Chapter-12
Goran wanted to first find out if Bulfo has
any plans to execute his wish.
Im sure Bulfo must have worked out some
thing or he knows the weakness
of
Morsa and how to get him Goran said to himself.
Bulfo is a clever man and he will only reveal
certain things and not every things he knows
Goran concluded. Thats why Goran this
targets one by one so that he can achieve them
with the help of Bulfo.
How
much wealth do you have Bulfo asked Goran? Goran looked at him and said
How much do you want? Two thousand in gold
and 4000 in silver Bulfo said.
Thats lot of money and you can buy the
entire Gimrick town with that money
Goran replied. Yes I need that much money to
trap Morsa Bulfo replied.
No problem I can give you that Goran said.
Bulfo stared that Goran and said,
You are a rich lad and smiled.
Goran did not say anything back.
I know it will not be kind if I ask you from
where did you get so much of wealth
right Bulfo tried?
Yes I can tell you that why not I can trust
you, I got this money working hard
for a doctor in the Cass city Goran said.
Bulfo stared at Goran, laughed and said,
you want me to believe that? Choice is yours
Goran replied with a smile.
We can kill Morsa with that money when can
you give me Bulfo asked? When ever you want
It, it will be ready. Do you want it right
now Goran asked?
Have ready I will ask for it any time Bulfo
replied.
How and when are you going to do it Goran
asked? Soon Bulfo replied.
How will do the killing goran asked. Mrs.
Waren said Bulfo. What Goran said?
Yes she will do anything to become rich.
Its in her blood.
What if she refuses to do it Goran asked? She
will be killed instead Bulfo said.
What we got loose we will win in both the
cases. She is as wicked as Morsa is Bulfo added?
Not a bad plan Goran said. How are we going
to make her do this Goran asked?
Simple, go and bring her son Pilpila here I
will tell you the rest later Bulfo said.
Tell me did you plan this in the this the
prison Goran asked. Bulfo laughed.
You are a clever boy but I did this plan much
earlier than
I met you in the prison when you were brought
in the court
with Jeena for killing Pilpila Bulfo said.
Goran now found out the depth of this old
mans abilities and he is certain
that he can be winner if he can make best use
of this old man.
You almost died in the cell them tell me why
you planned all this Goran asked.
I knew you would come and save me Bulfo
laughed again. You need know
I can be useful to you so you did Bulfo said.
Goran was puzzled with old mans behavior and
said nothing back.
Come with me Bulfo pulled Goran and went
towards a big wooden box
Placed in one of the corner. Bulfo opened the
big box and removed all the clothes
from inside the box and throw them away the
he removed the wooden pieces from the bottom
of the big wooden box. Goran kept watching
Bulfos actions in the box.
Goran could not believe his eyes what he saw
inside, a big whole all the way going down like
An escape tunnel. Wow! Look at that Goran
opened his eyes wide and said.
What is this Goran asked? This is what you
saw in the map Bulfo replied and looked at Goran.
Korsa and me planned and made this tunnel
from here Bulfo said.
What my father and you Goran asked in wonder?
Yes in fact this is his secret plan to save
this kingdom one day Bulfo said.
But
before you could finish it he died but I finished your fathers plan Bulfo
added.
Goran was puzzled to hear his fathers
involvement in this.
What is my father has to do with all this. He
was a simple poor fisher man Goran said
to himself. Can you tell me everything about
my father, you, the kingdom and Morsa
Im confused and earger to know the truth
Goran said.
When time comes I will tell you everything
first let us get Morsa Bulfo said.
Come with me Bulfo said and took Goran to the
other big wooden box and
Opened it and took out a big map which was
rolled and kept inside the box.
He opened the roll and spread it on the table
and explained Goran about the
secret tunnel.
Goran
saw where the tunnel starts and goes to north and south there was a exit marked
And it read market place, bakery.
This tunnel ends at my bakery and again
starts from there unless you look
Very carefully you will not find the way to
north woods and to south wood castle
Bulfo
explained.
It has three exits right goran asked Yes
Bulfo replied. Where exactly the exit of the north
Wood Goran asked. Where you dropped the
cookie Bulfo stared at Goran and said.
Goran looked at him but pretended as if he
does not under stand what he is talking about.
How does he know I dropped the cookie Oh! yes
may be Morsa asked him
While he tortured him Goran concluded.
You dont have to worry about guards or Morsa
any more you can use this tunnel
To do your work. You know very well aware
what is your first would be Bulfo said.
Yes. Get Pilpila here Goran replied. Go then
Bulfo said.
Goran put on his beard, Bulfos old clothes
and jumped into the box with a lamp
In his hand.
Bulfo closed the box and moved.
It was close to mid night when Goran he
started his journey into the long tunnel.
The tunnel was very narrow and had place only
for crawling but every after a distance, the
tunnel was made wide in order to sit and rest.
Well planned Goran said and thinking of his
father all the way. His memory of his
Father came alive ever since Bulfo told him
about his fathers association
in this history. What connection did my
father had with Jimmer and King Milipose-I
Goran started to think. How close Bulfo and
my father was Goran also thought as he moved
fast towards Bulfos bakery. Soon Goran
reached to the end of the tunnel and no exit he found.
Goran tapped all over the tunnel and located
the exit through a small metal door.
He opened the door and he saw he was in a
metal tunnel but Goran soon found out it was the
Furnues and started to slip down and came out
the big oven where the bread is been baked.
Very clever Goran said. He opened the small
door of the oven and jumped into the main bakery
with his lamp.
Goran walked around the bakery and saw few
bread on the shelves.
The door of the bakery was locked from out
side he concluded.
He went near a window at the side and opened
it. He could very well get out of it.
Goran closed the lamp left it in the bakery
and jumped out of the window in the dark
And start to walk towards the direction of
his house.
Goran took a long way to the back of
Pilpilas house. Goran looked at his house and saw
Some guards in front of his house were
walking up and down and kept a close watch.
Goran looked every where in the dark nothing
was visible. Goran knows
Where exactly the windows are at Pilpilas
house. He went to the window at the back
Of the house and quietly opened it and looked
inside. No one was around
Goran jumped inside the house and closed the
window.
Goran went towards Pilpilas room and opened
the door.
He went near his bed and sat on it and
started to wake him up.
Wake Pilpila, wake up Goran said as he shook
Pilpilas body.
It took some time for Goran to make him open
his eyes and see.
Pilpila saw an old man with long beard
sitting on his bed. As he was about to scream,
Goran closed his mouth with some cloth
tightly
and said dont shout Im here to save your
life and make you rich like Goran, Goran said.
Ummmmm, ummm Pilpila made noise and also
kicked and pushed Goran in fear but Goran
help him firmly.
Im your friend I have come to save your
life, trust me Goran said again and again.
Listen to me first I heared Goran is coing to
kill you and your mother. Thats why
Im here Goran said to him in soft voice.
Pilapila looked at the old man and did not scream.
I will take the cloth from your mouth if you
promise not to scream Goran said.
Pilpila shook his head several times. Goran
removed the cloth and let Pilpila breath
Freely. Oh! god I was about die and how are
you any way Pilpila said.
Goran wants to kill you and your mother Goran
said. What why does he want to kill me
Pilpila asked. Because your mother is close
to the Governor and she had planned to kill
Him thats why Goran said. I will tell this
to mother Pilpila said and got up from his bed.
No wait, no they are not here my men have
already taken her to safe place Goran said.
You better come with out making any noise
Goran said. If my mother is not here why you
Were not letting me make any noise Pilpila
asked? Because the guards are standing right next
door Goran said. Pilpila agreed.
Who are you any way Pilpila asked? Im
Gorans master from Cass city Goran replied.
What your
Gorans master, Pilpila opened his eyes and raised his eye brows.
Yes and I dont like Goran any more he cheated
me and stolen lot of money from my
house and Im looking for a new man to work
in my medicine shop
to sell the medicine the old man said.
Im here master to serve you if you allow me
Pilpila said.
Are you sure you want to work for me. Yes
master you are a God sent to save me
from Goran and also give some good work
Pilpila added.
Lets go master lets not waste any more time
here Pilpila said.
You just have to follow me that all Goran
said and went out of his room first.
Pilpila followed Goran closely to the back
goor and opened it. Both of them ran into
the dark and soon vanished.
Goran stopped Pilpila well away from the
bakery and said Sorry I have to tie your eyes
Before I take you the to secret safe place
Goran said.
You do what ever you want master. Now Im all
yours Pilpila said and put his face in the front.
Goran took out a cloth and tied his eyes and
took him towards the bakery in the dark.
Goran reached the side of the bakery, opened
the window,pushed Pilpila inside
and he jumped inside. He closed the window
firmly and lit the lamp again
and pulled Pilpila towards the oven and told
him to get inside.
Goran told Pilpila that he has to go through
the and he can only crawl in side.
After reaching the tunnel, Goran took out the
cloth let crawl now he said
And let Pilpila go first. Pilpila was afraid
but waited with out saying or showing his fear.
Where
are you taking me master Pilpila asked. To my secret place in this town
Goran replied. How far is it master Pilpila
asked not very far you better move fast
Goran said. Pilpila increased his speed to
impress his new rich master.
Soon they reached the end Goran told him push
hard at the door of the box.
Pilpila came out of the to the basement of
Bulfos house and Goran next.
Bulfo stood there in the dark. Bulfo had
already asked Jeena and his wife to stay far
away so that Pilpila does not recognize any
one them.
How are you Pilpila asked the old man. Bulfo
the old man replied.
Im friend of your master Bulfo said. Where
is my mother and my father master
Pilpila asked. Dont worry about them. Worry
about yourself now Goran said.
Come on lets sit down you must be tired
crawling all the way Bulfo said
And took them to the table and sat there.
Pilpila kept looking every where and had no
clue where was. He also looked at
two old men every now and then. Pilpila was
confused and also started to fear a bit.
I dont understand whats happening master
Pilpila said. Dont worry you will be
Rich soon Bulfo said. You are a clever boy we
know and if you do
precisely what we say, we will give ten gold
a day Goran said.
What ten gold a day? Ten gold? My father
earns that much in a month Pilpila said in wonder?
Tell me what I have do? I will do anything
for this kind of Gold. No one in this town
makes so much of gold a day Pilpila jumped.
I will tell you what exactly your mission is,
Its al most two in the morning,
We have two more hours fro you to know and
under stand our plans Bulfo said.
Tell me what do you know about this boy
Goran, Goran asked Pilpila?
I know every thing about Goran amster, ask me
about him, his mother,
His work any thing I can tell in a minute
Pilpila said.
First you tell me, whats the new plan
between governor and your mother Bulfo asked?
My mother keeps every thing secret but she
said we will be very rich soon and move it
To Gorans house and we will have two house
in this town Pilpila replied.
Do you know Goran is still alive and he can
kill you any time as I said to you
Before in your house Goran said? Yes, yes Im
scared of that fellow also my mother
Said the same thing.
I want your help to catch Goran, I know he
will come to your house for revenge,
He cheated me in my business and ran away
with 2000 gold Goran said.
What 2000 gold Pilpila asked in wonder. Yes,
if you give us some place in your
House to hide to get this lad we will also
give half of the gold old man said.
What 1000 gold sure you can stay in my room
no one come to my room
Until we catch Goran Pilpila said.
I never ever dreamt of so much gold in my
life Pilpila said.
Yes here is your first 10 gold buy what ever
you want and lets
go and get him Bulfo said and got up from his
chair.
Yes lets we should reach my house before sun
rise Pilpila said.
Bulfo said wait here to Pilpila and went to a
corner with Goran and discuused something
In private and came bask with a bag full of
gold coins and said lets move
The same way you came in here and tried
Pilpilas eyes and moved him first inside the box.
Pilpila moved faster on his out than he came
in. Goran watched them disappear in side the
tunnel and closed the box.
Pilpila crawled fast inside the tunnel. He was happy that he will
be richer than Goran soon
and this people are going get Goran as well
and he is safe.
He planned to buy many things to buy a
beautiful horse first he said to himself.
Soon they reached the small metal door and
Bulfo opened it and entered into the big oven
Of the bakery, the he opened the small oven
door and jumped out of the oven and pulled
Pilpila out to the main bakery.
Both moved towards the window, closed the
lamp and jumped out of the window and
moved fast towards Pilpilas house as Bulfo
untied the cloth from Pilpilas eyes.
It was still dark in Gimrick town and every
one was asleep when Bulfo and Pilpila
walked towards his house.
Bulfo was carrying two bags full of gold
coins on his shoulders.
Pilpila often looked at the gold bags and
soon this two bags of gold will be mine
said to himself.
Why every is enemy of Goran Pilpila asked
Bulfo? Bulfo stared at Pilpila,
He stole our gold thats why we are is enemy
he said.
Are you not enemy of Goran Bulfo asked
Pilpila, my mother sure is and
She wants to get his house Pilpila replied.
How are we going to get Goran Pilpila asked.
I have a plan I will tell you
Once we reach your mouse Bulfo said and kept
walking fast in the dark.
Soon they reached the back of Pilpilas house
and quietly went inside and towards
Pilpilas room and closed it from inside.
Every thing is going according to my plans,
Bulfo thought.
Pilpila looked very happy and restless. Do
you want to sleep for time master
Pilpila asked Bulfo no Im not sleepy now may
be little later Bulfo replied.
You can sleep on my bed master and I will
sleep on the floor Pilpila said.
If my mother knows you are Gorans master,
She will welcome you happily
Pilpila said. Yes, I know but none should Im
here at all Bulfo told Pilpila.
They spoke very softly inside the room.
Your parent must not know Im here, my plans
will be destroyed if any one
Comes to know and Goran might not come here
do you understand Bulfo
Said. Yes master I will not say a word you
are here to any one I promise you
Pilpila assured Bulfo.
Because you are Gorans neighbor I chose you
for this mission and decided to
Pay you lot of gold Bulfo added. Oh! Now I
know why you trust me Pilpila said.
As soon as we get Goran, we will go back to
Cass city and I will show you
Every thing about your work with me Bulfo
said. I would love that Pilpila replied.
I was waiting for a long time to meet you
master. At last you are here Pilpila
smiled and said.
Here
is the plan number one,
You go to your mother and ask her when are we
going to occupy Gorans house?
Tell to insist the governor to give you folks
Gorans house soon.
Tell her that you are not happy any more in
this small house with nothing in it
Or you will find a job and move some place
else.
You will soon have Gorans house, his job and
his wealth too Bulfo said.
Pilpila was in a zeal of high spirits when
heard these words again and again.
He was ready to anything to achieve his long
time dream of becoming rich and
eliminating Goran. You also can marry the
most beautiful girl in this town and live a
happy life may be I will make you richer than
the governor Bulfo said.
What richer than Morsa Thats not possible
master Pilpila said?
Why not, if you go according to my plan, you
will be the richest in Gimrick town
Except that one small problem that can stop
you from becoming rich, famous
And in getting married to your sweet heart
Bulfo said and looked Pilpila.
What do mean I have one problem tell I will
do any thing to get rid of that problem
Pilpila shouted. Dont scream some one may
listen to our secret plan, be careful
Bulfo advised.
Tell me I want to know who is going to be on
my way Pilpila asked again, who else
Morsa, the governor, he did not want any one
to be richer than him in this town
Thats why he was against Goran too Bulfo
said.
Yes you are right if he comes to know Im
rich, he will be behind me and to get
Whatever I have Pilpila sais with sadness.
Dont worry boy I have a plan for that
Too Bulfo said. Really, You have a plan for
that too tell me, tell me master
Pilpila jumped. I will tell you when time
comes, I will remove all the thorns away
Which stands on your way boy, leave it to me,
just do what I tell you alright Bulfo
Asked? Yes Master I will do whatever you want
me to from now on thats a promise
Pilpila assured Bulfo.
Bulfo knew his second plan will be a success
if Pilpila does what he wants and he was
confident Pilpila will do anything to become
rich soon.
It was already bright, the sun was very much
knocking on every ones window
in Gimrick town.
Pilpila get himself prepared to meet his
mother at once and insist her to get Gorans
House from Morsas custody. He went towards
the kitchen to
meet his mother with a sad face.
Mrs. Waren looked at her son asked, whats
wrong with you, why do look so
tired and sad she asked?
No mother I did not get good, comfortable
sleep at all these days and I know what to do
Pilpila complained? Why whats going on with
you she asked?
My room. my bed so clumsy I hate it Pilpila
broke down and cried.
Mrs. Waren was taken aback by her sons
sudden change in his behavior.
Oh! My son I know you are well grown up and
you do not have any thing in place.
I know you are suffocated in a smell tiny
room,
dont worry Im working hard to Gorans house
from Morsa, once we move in there
you will be happy son she added.
But when are we going get the keys from the
governor, why dont you do something
and get it fast after all you did so much for
that stupid man and he still has not
kept his promise and rewarded you for your
all that you have done for him Pilpila asked?
Yes, my son you are right he is very greedy
man he wants everything for him.
I will not let him go without give me what I
want Mrs. Waren screamed.
Bulfo listened all the talks that mother and
son was having in the kitchen.
He felt happy that Pilpila is already doing
his work perfectly.
I will go to the palace today after the meal
and get the keys from Morsa she assured
Pilpila. Pilpila hugged his mother you are my
best mother he kissed her and said.
He rushed back to his room and locked from
inside and showed
his thump and winked at Bulfo with a big
smile.
Bulfo showed him two thumps up and winked
back.
After their morning meal, Mrs. Waren left for
the palace in order to get
the keys of Gorans house.
Pilpila brought some meal for Bulfo after his
mother had left.
Mrs. Waren reached the palace and sent
message of her arrival to Morsa
through the guards.
Morsa called her inside his room, what do you
have for me this morning Morsa
asked Mrs.Waren.
I humbly ask you to honor your promise you
made to me my lord Mr.Waren said.
What promise, what are you talking about
Morsa asked back?
When are you going to make me the lad lord of
Jeenas house she asked?
What just shut-up I have more important
things to take care than that,
What if Goran comes alive? Its not possible
my lord, he can never come back
Mrs. Waren said.
Bulfo and Goran have joined hands and you
know they can make lot trouble for me
Morsa said. My men are looking for them all
over the town and
in the forest you that Morsa added.
Mrs. Waren was very upset with Morsas reply
she felt glad that she did not diclose
about the supernatural bird that Goran use to
come home on.
She was planning to please Morsa as he was
very upset with her she thought.
She knew she cannot trust this man, he will
use me and throw me as well she said
to herself. He will sell Jeenas house for a
big price and take the wealth she concluded.
So what is plan about this two men my lord
she asked Morsa?
I must find them and kill them other wise
they will get me Morsa shouted.
You should be killed like a dog you crook
Mrs. Waren thought on her mind.
All right my lord let me leave now and thank
you for having me today she said
And left the palace. All her way she was
thinking what she is going to tell her son.
She knows that if Pilpila finds out that
Morsa is not trust worthy and his mother has
Betrayed him, he may go mad on her. She did
not know what to do and reached home
with a very sad face. Pilpila was waiting for
his mother eagerly and to see her coming
with the keys of Gorans house.
Did you bring the keys mama, Pilpila asked as
she moved inside the house and sat on chair
with her hands on the cheeks.
Pilpila knew there is some thing wrong and
she had returned empty handed.
Tears were rolling down on her face. Pilpila
felt sorry for his mother and asked,
what happened mother.
I know Morsa has betrayed you mama, Pilpila
said and went close to her and kept his
hands on her shoulders.
Yes my son she cried loudly. Our dreams, good
life and happiness very thing is gone.
We will be poor for ever she cried out.
Bulfo watched them and listened to them from
inside the room. His plan started to work
Full now. He, very well knew what she would
get from a man like Morsa.
Bulfo laughed quietly looking at mother and
her son and their greed.
Time to hit the nail Bulfo said to himself
and came out the room in front
Of
Mrs.Waren.
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Bulfo, Mrs. Waren shouted. What are you doing
in my house she shouted again.
Bulfo stood in front of her with two bags
full gold coins.
You escaped from the prison your are
criminal, how did you come into my house
She asked?
Yes I escaped from the prison with Gorans
help to save you and this town of ours
He shouted back. Morsa is looking for you and
Goran all over the town and the forest to
Kill you she added. Yes I know that after
that its your turn to die Bulfo said.
What, me she asked. Yes you and your entire
family because you know all his secrets
Thats what Morsa mentioned to me in the
prison Bulfo said.
So Im here to save you and your family from
his wicked man if you do what I ask you do
And I will also give you a big share of the
treasure that Morsa is looking for and you know
Only I know the roots of this treasure. Take
this two bags of gold trust me, I will
Make very rich soon Bulfo said.
Yes, mother he is a very rich man he will
give us all the gold like no one else Pilpila said.
How can I trust you Bulfo Mrs. Waren asked?
Certainly, Im more trust worthy than Morsa
you know that and the whole town knows
my history Mrs. Waren Bulfo said.
Mrs. Waren stared at Bulfo for some time, she
knows that she is a big looser trusting
Morsa and she has got nothing to loose
trusting Bulfo, in fact Bulfo will keep up
His words she concluded.
You are going to a victim of Morsa soon or
later he will be behind to get you.
You better take the lead to destroy him
before he does Bulfo said.
Mrs. Waren was confused and said what are
your plans she asked?
Just do what I say you and your son will be
safe Bulfo assured and sat on the chair
next to her.
I know that Morsa will not let me live in
peace, I have to save my family from this cruel
man she cried.
Bulfo put his hand on hers and said, you
chose a wrong man and made some wrong decisions.
Yes, yes she cried and said.
Dont cry mama this gentle man will help us
get rid of Morsa and make us rich soon
and he already told me his plans to get Morsa
and see what he has for us Pilpila said abd
and showed his mother two bags of gold coins.
Im sure it will work
and we need your help Pilpila added.
Mrs. Waren looked at her son, sure I will do
any thing for your happiness my son she said
and cried. Bulfo felt very confident that he
had one powerful hand which is close
to Morsa in this whole town.
Tell me Bulfo how could I help you Mrs. Waren
asked?
You will have to invite Morsa to your house
for a dinner party along with his wife.
You have to personally go to him and extend
your invitation for your birthday party
and say this is in honor of your close
friendship with the Governor and his family,
I will tell you the rest of the planning
later today Bulfo said.
Thats not difficult at all I can do that
quiet well Mrs. Waren said.
And I can take care all the arrangement of
the party Pilpila said.
Now you are in charge my boy Bulfo said and
threw some gold coins at Pilpila.
Pilpila was jumping in joy kissing his mother
and running all over his house.
Bulfo spent rest of the day with Mrs. Waren
discussing his future plans as Pilpila
Went out for shopping. Mrs. Waren was happy
that her son at last found some
Good resources for his happiness.
Goran and Bulfo had discussed all these
plans. In fact Goran was the one who
was interested to involve Pilpila and his
mother into this.
But Pilpila did not know the man first came
and took him was Goran.
Goran was lying on the bed and he was
planning a meeting with his three
friends to night. To night is going to be
very important in Gorans life.
Once I take care the Governor, I can be able
to help my three friends.
They are the one who rescued him and his
mother from poverty and
help his mother regain her good health and
strength back.
He knew there is a big mystery that has to be
solved which he has to find out
himself in order to save the three devils.
Goran was thinking about the golden bird and
the mystery of the fire too.
Bulfo had some good lunch with Mrs. Waren and
discussed the plan for
tomorrows dinner party.
He was also preparing for any danger if
things go wrong some where.
But his main plan was to use Mrs. Waren to
kill the governor.
Mrs. Waren knew that Bulfo has the access to
the treasure and she will get
Her share once she convince Morsa to attend
her birthday party.
First time in her life she saw two bags full
of gold and that itself is enough
to buy two houses like that of Jeena she
thought.
But she wanted more.
Goran first thought of using the tunnel to go
to the north woods but
decided to use his horse to see the guards
movements in the forest.
As the night fell, he put on his beard and old
mans clothes.
He told his mother that he may come back late
at night or next morning
and left from the back window towards his
horse.
Goran did not use his regular path to the
forest instead he took a different way into
The forest. He rode his horse in the thick
woods. He saw governors guards were placed
on the path. It was very dark deep in the
woods he felt that its going to rain
that night he wanted to reach the magic tree
soon.
He noticed only fewer guards as he came close
to the big tree. He kept his horse well
Away from the spot. He looked around every
where and felt very strange
that the guards are missing around that place
and he decided to wait and watch for
some time before calling out for his friends
through the magic words.
He made sure that there is no one there
except him.
He went under the magic tree and said the
magic words.
The three devils came down and took Goran
inside their hidden palace.
Oh! Our master we are happy to see you back
fly belly said. His face had become
bright after seing Goran. We were worried
about you master, why you did not show up
for a while water belly asked? I was involved
in some important work thats why Goran
replied. You know master we are very
freighten now a days fire belly said. Why whats wrong
Goran asked? The governors guards are giving
us lot of trouble fly belly said.
They come here often and put lots of fire
around our tree and we are very scared of fire
master water belly said. What happened to
them now why are they not here Goran asked.
Oh! We chased them this eveing out of this
place they will never come back here
Water belly laughed and said. What did you do
them Goran asked.
Same thing, we three became lions and chased
them from our territory water belly said.
You fellows have become very brave now Goran
said.
We wont be able to see you if the guards are
here master thats why chased them
Fly belly said. Thank you for your favor
Goran said.
How mother doing master I miss her very much
water belly asked. She is doing fine
Goran replied and he was thinking something
else.
Shall we have our dinner master we are hungry
fire belly said. Yes why not Goran replied
As they moved towards the dinner table. The table was full of delicious food as
usual.
All four of them sat on their chairs to have
their meal, we enjoy our meal better
Whenever you are master fire belly said. Oh!
Is that right Goran said?
Yes all of them said.
You know I planned to sleep here tonight for
the first time Goran said.
The three devils looked at each other and did
not reply any thing.
Goran did not notice their silence when he
said he was sleeping in the hidden
palace that night.
I have some work around the magic tree in the
morning Goran said. No reply from the
three devils for that too.
After the dinner they moved into the living
room and sat there.
I need to talked to something tonight can I
sleep in you roorm Goran said to
Water belly. Sure master water belly said
with reluctance.
After some time all of them went their room
as Goran followed water belly
to his room.
The room was so beautiful, and had a well
decorated bed in it.
Goran did every thing in that palace eating,
drinking, playing
But never spent a night in that palace.
What is your plans master water belly asked?
How can we reach the bottom
of the tree from this palace without flying
out Goran asked?
Yes there is a small which we can only see or
open master but I can take you
Out from that door water belly said.
Tomorrow morning I need to find out some
thing under this tree Goran said.
What is it master you want to find out Water
belly asked?
The exit for the tunnel that originated at
Bulfos house Goran said.
What there is an exit for the tunnel under
our tree water belly asked?
Yes Goran replied. Master you know many
things that we do not know
Water belly said in wonder.
Bulfo knows some secrets about this tree
there is a tunnel under this tree
that ends at Bulfos bakery and at his house
Goran added.
Mater you know some thing, last year we saw
Bulfo a couple of times under this
Tree water belly said. What? You have seen
Bulfo here Goran asked with his eyes
Wide open. Yes master he spent a whole day
under this magic both the times water
Belly said. Why did not fellows tell me all
this Goran asked?
master never asked so we never tell water
belly said.
Tell me every thing about his visit here and
what else he did here Goran asked?
In fact he was the human we saw here, once in
the day and once at the night time
water belly said. Any thing else Goran asked.
No master thats all we did not see
him here for a long time water belly added.
Bulfo was the first human to come here in
search of some thing and found
Nothing and you are the first human who found
some thing and not come in search
of this magic spot water belly said and
looked at Goran and smiled.
Goran stared at water belly for a second, you
are right about that he said.
I know why he added later.
You are a God send master do you that water
belly said? Goran was amused
to hear those words. Why me Goran asked? I
think God has decided you to
fight the evil and make us strong and bold
water belly said.
Goran did not quiet under stand what he meant
by that.
You are our leader master water we have
decided that water belly said.
No I hate to be a leader Im just your friend
thats all Goran said.
You three help me so I want to help you out
and find some peace in this world
Goran added. Water belly started to cry and
hugged Goran tightly.
Goran felt very strange the way water belly
hugged him. He knew that the three
devils really need his help but they cannot
tell him about their reality.
Goran was thinking about a plan to find out
who really are these three devils are?
Shall we sleep now we have a very early start
in the morning Goran asked?
Yes mater please take my bed I will sleep on
the ground water belly said.
No you sleep on your, Im use to the ground
Goran said and moved.
No master you are our guest you must sleep on
my bed and thats final
Water belly said and laid on the floor at
once.
Goran sat in water bellys bed and felt
something very strange.
He waited for a couple of minutes before
lying down on the bed.
Good night master water belly said. Good
night water belly Goran replied and
laid on the bed.
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Goran felt something very strange as he put
his full body on water bellys bed.
This is his first time he decided to spend
his night here.
Goran thought for moment as he was lying on
the bed the three devils
Said nothing when he said I want spend the
night here, why Goran thought?
Many things were running on his mind as he
felt more and more uneasy on that bed.
But Goran wanted to get some sleep thinking
also about tomorrow night
and the birthday party at Mrs.Warens house.
Tomorrow is the most important day of my life
Goran said again.
His future life , his future plans everything
is depend on how successful Bulfo and he
will be. Goran did not want to tell his three
friends any thing about tomorrows
plans.
I have to finish Morsa in order to move ahead
and solve the mystery of my friends
Goran said as he was turning and tossing on
the strange bed.
He also knew there are some bigger challenges
and many dangers lay ahead in his life.
I cannot ran away from this I have to reach
the bottom of this Goran concluded.
Goran was thinking about the south castle
too. The map has a tunnel that ends at south castle
And he was curious to know the mystery about
is even after burning it down.
Bulfo must have full knowledge of the south
castle Goran thought, thats why Bulfo
Was upset when he came to know about that
fire he lit has destroyed the south castle.
Bulfo also has some strong plans after
getting Morsa Goran said to himself.
Lets wait and find out what Bulfo has in his
mind Goran said.
The history on Gimrick town will change soon
Goran said as he fell asleep.
Goran woke up suddenly from a long and
strange journey he had under gone during his
Sleep. He never had such an experience ever
before and he was sweating
every badly as he sat on water bellys bed.
He felt he has just come back to earth.
Oh! God where amI Goran said. He forgot for
a moment that he was sleeping
in the hidden place with the three devils.
Why this is happening to me Goran thought.
Slowly he was regaining his conscious and
felt better.
He started to think back what happened to him
soon after he fell asleep?
Why was he crying standing next to me Goran
asked himself and
looked at water belly on the ground and water
belly was missing from the room
in the middle of the night.
Goran made out that some thing strange
happening and started to get frighten.
He knew water belly was standing in front him
while Goran was sleeping
Water belly was crying and saying some thing
to him Goran was trying to recollect.
The room was very dark and Goran wanted go
out of the room and look for
Water belly and get some water to drink.
He got out of the room at once and looked for
water belly but no sign of him.
Where is he, water belly where are you Goran
shouted and his voice started to echo
all over the palace but no sign of any one.
Goran went from room to room looking for the
three devils and no where
he could find them. Goran went and sat on a
chair with some water.
Suddenly he heard some one screaming loud and
Goran ran towards the direction
of the scream. He saw some steps going down
wards and he followed the stairs.
He heard the scream again and he rushed
towards it and he looked into a small
room where he saw some fire burning.
Goran slowly looked into the room and he
could not believe what he saw inside the room.
The three devils were tied to a pillar and
fire was set around them and they were
Crying and screaming. No, no we are sorry,
please let us go, we are sorry they
The three devils were crying. No one else was
in the room except his friends
and fire around them.
Goran did not know what to do but waited as
he peeped into that room.
Slowly the fire started to die down and the
three devils got untied and they started
to come out of the room soaked in smoke.
They hugged each other and cried as they sat
on the floor of the room.
Goran kept watching them with out entering
inside.
Im sorry brothers I will not do it again
water belly cried.
Please water belly, I cannot take this
torture any more you control your emotions
and stay away from telling our curse to any
one please they pleaded to water belly.
I promise you I will not water belly cried.
Let go and sleep now fire belly said and got
up.
Goran ran upstairs and went to his bed as
water belly came inside the room
wiping his tears from his face.
Goran turned the other side of the bed and
closed his eyes and waited.
Water belly made no noise and laid down on
the floor pulling his nose often.
Goran could not sleep any more after seeing
the horrible scene in that small room.
He had no clue why thats was happening to
them.
He remember them saying, they will burn in
the fire if they disclose any thing
about their life and history.
Who is doing this to them, who is controlling
these poor, innocent fellows
Goran asked himself and found no answer.
who are this three devils, how amI going to
get them out of this Goran was thinking?
Goran had no answer for any thing, only time
can bring answers and I have exercise that
And pray as my parents advised me Goran said
himself and closed his eyes and started
to pray on the bed and soon fall asleep.
Goran heard some laughing noise as he opened
his eyes and looked around.
He got up from his bed and went to the living
room. He saw
Three devils were laughing as they read a
book. Goran went close to them
Good morning master water belly said, No good
after noon master fire belly laughed.
What after noon, what time is it Goran asked
almost 12 noon master fly belly replied.
Oh! I must be going Im late I have urgent
things to do Goran said and rushed towards
The door. Wait master I will come with you,
you wanted to see
Some thing to find out the tunnel at the
bottom of tree water belly said.
Yes Im going for that you better change your
self into Doogan and follow me
Goran said and jumped out side the palace
into the forest water belly followed him.
God, Im late Bulfo will be very angry if I
do not reach the town soon through the
Tunnel which should be some where he said and
started to search the ground closely.
Water belly also looked around the bush. Both
searched the ground as they moved inch by inch
To find the opening of the tunnel.
Goran recollected the map in his mind he knew
he saw the exit sign at the side of the magic
Tree but forgot which side so he searched on
both sides of the tree.
On the left side he saw a big stone under the
thick bushes. He went and tried
To move the stone but the stone was very
heavy.
He called water belly for help as both of
them slowly moved the big rock.
There it is I found it water belly laughed
and looked at Goran.
Yes, you found it than you Goran laughed too.
God! I have been living here for many, many
years
I did
not see a thing like this before water belly said.
Come on lets move we have to reach the bakery
before the sun set
And its a long crawl Goran said. Both pulled
the rock back to its original
Place once they reached the tunnel.
Let move, lets move Goran said and started to
crawl fast as water belly followed him.
They took very small break and kept moving.
Water belly was tired and said
Can I stand up my back is aching a lot. Its
not funny alright, how can you stand in the tunnel
Goran said. See like this water belly said
and stood up as his head pierced the ground and his head
Came out to the surface. Water belly looked
around the forest and looked up
and suddenly his eyes went wide what he saw
above.
He found his head in between the two legs of
one of the governors guard.
He closed his eyes at once and pulled his
head down immediately.
How could you do that Goran wondered and
asked what did you see.
Shhhhhh! quiet you better dont see what I
saw today. I never ever seen
Any thing like that before master he put his
two hands over his eyes
And covered them firmly.
Tell me water belly what did you see Goran
asked again. No master
I cannot ever tell what I saw, Oh! God why do
I get to see these
nasty things water belly shook his head.
Lets move master my back is
not paining any more he said and pushed
Goran. Goran had no time to
share any thing now he thought we need to
move he said to self I will find out
later what water belly saw above the tunnel
later Goran added.
The distance was too much to cover inside the
tunnel Goran said. Yes master
Why all this trouble what is so secret going
through this water belly asked.
You will find out every thing once we reach
the other end be patience
Some times we have to do cettain thing the
hard way to make our lives
softer goran said.
Yes master I think so too water belly said.
My brothers say Im becoming very bold and
clever being with you all time
Master water belly said. Oh! Yah thats good
is it Goran said. No master
They are afraid I might bring some trouble if
I do that water belly said.
Goran stopped and looked at Water belly as if
he wanted to ask him about
What he saw and the three brothers were under
going in that small room
but did not say it. Goran knew if he say it
will bring big disaster for them.
That morning Mrs.Waren went to the palace
again to invite Morsa for the dinner
party in her house.
She invited the governor cordially and
requested him to attend her birthday
party.
Morsa said, I never go to any ordinary
citizens house for any party.
My lord Im
your friend and also a close friend of your wife and it will be
My honor to have you just you and you wife
for the party and I have
Already made all the arrangements she
pleaded.
I also have a surprise gift for my lord she
added.
Morsa looked at his wife and said, what do you say, do you want to go
Have you invited any one else the governess
asked? No your highness,
Only you are invited for it Mrs.Waren said.
Ok then we accept your invitation but be
carefull no one should know
About this because of our safety concern
Morsa said.
Yes my lord Im fully aware of that you will
find no trouble at all my lord
She said. All right then we shall see in the
evening at 6 the governess said.
Im very thankful to both my lord she said
and left the palace.
Morsa and his wife was wondering about the surprise
Mrs.waren was
Mentioning. You think its safe to go to her
house Morsa said.
I think she wants to please you so that you
may give Jennas house to her
Thats why she is doing all this. Why not we
go and get our surprise gift
The governess said. All right, you better
call our doctor and ask him to join
us to test the food and wine before we eat or
drink there Morsa said.
Of course he is joining us the governess
said.
Send more guards as well in advance so that
we are guarded well they said.
Mrs. Waren reached home with a joyful mood.
Bulfo knew that Morsa has accepted her
invitation.
Morsa will be here at six she said smilingly.
You are an amazing woman
Do you know that Bulfo said with a big smile.
Yes, mother you are great Pilpila joined. Is
every thing all right here she asked.
Every thing is just perfect Bulfo assured and
waited for six o clock.
This is the golden opportunity of my life
Bulfo said to him self.
Many years of my struggle to get Morsa and
destroy him is here now
And its only few hours away Bulfo said to
himself and felt great.
Soon we all will live a happy life Bulfo
thought.
Goran was on his way with water belly. He was
still half the way from the town.
Mrs.Waren checked every thing and made sure
all goes well as planned.
It was almost five in the evening and sun was
slowly sinking on the west of
Gimrick town. This will be the last sun Morsa
will ever see Bulfo thought as he
Watched the sun out of the window and waited
for six o clock.
He heared some one knocking hard at her door.
You better go and hide your self Mrs.Waren
said to Bulfo.
All right you both stay easy and calm Bulfo said and rushed into Pilpilas room.
Who is it Pilpila shouted before opening the
door. Governors guards
we are here to search your house they said.
Let them in his mother said watched the
guards rushed inside her house.
They searched the house many times and looked
every nook and corner.
They found nothing except the two. The chief
of the guard told them
to go on to the roof and watch from there.
Three of the guards climbed to top
of the house and stayed there.
Pilpila and his mother felt nervous but
managed to stay calm and pretend they
are happy what the guards are doing inside
their house.
It was almost six o clock. Mrs. Waren and her
son went out of the house
And waited for the governor and his wife at
the door steps to welcome them.
Soon some horse carriages started coming
towards their house.
There his highness is Mrs.Waren shouted. Th
ewhite chariot appeared after a few
Carriages. They all came close to her house
and came to a hault.
After a couple of minutes The governor and
his wife got down from their
Chariot and came towards Mrs.Waren.
The street was filled with many guards and
the people on street came out and
watched the governor.
Wel come, welcome your highness Mrs.Waren
shouted with a big smile.
Happy birth day Mrs.waren they said. Thank
you your highness she replied.
Pilpila started to throw flowers on them as
they went inside the house.
Mrs. Waren
made them sit on the new chairs she brought.
You got a nice house here Morsa said. Thank
you my lord its all by your mercy
my lord Mrs.Waren said.
The doctor and the guards went into the
kitchen and tested all the food and wine.
Mrs.Waren served them wine and snacks and
talked and joked about many things
as they enjoyed the drinks and snacks.
It was almost eight when they say for their
dinner. Delicious dinner Morsa commented.
We shall go now his wife said. Whats the
hurry you highness you still not seen you
Surprise gift my lord, Mrs Waren said.
Oh! Yes let us have it now Morsa said.
Plipila go and bring that precious gift his
mother ordered her son.
Yes, mother right away Pilpila said and ran
towards his room.
Morsa and his wife waited anxiously to see
the gift.
Pilpila pulled and brought Bulfo in front of
them and put him on floor along with
Two bags full of gold coins.
Morsa was astonished to see badly wounded
Bulfo tied up laying on the ground.
and the gold.
What is this Morsa said and got up from his
seat.
Mrs. Waren looked at the changing face of
Morsa and his wife.
Yes, my lord this the most precious gift I
wanted to give you, are you not happy
She asked. Morsa kept loking at her Bulfo.
My son Pilpila found him with a great
difficulty in the forest and brought
him here last night to please you she added.
Pilpila beat him to death to find out the
treasure too she said. Morsa looked
Perplexed when he heard treasure.
Yes my lord Pilpila knows about the duke
treasure and he can take you there
Mrs.waren said.
Guards Morsa called out please my lord dont
let the guards
Know about the dukes treasure. If you call
them they will also
Go after the treasure she added.
Tell me boy what do you know about the
treasure, what did this man told
you tell me now tell me Morsa shouted.
I had to kill his wife to get the truth my
lord Pilpila said.
After he told me the location, I did kill his
wife and kept him alive to reach
the treasure with you my lord Pilpila said.
You are a brave boy I will give you want ever
you desire boy come on tell me
Where is the treasure Morsa shook Pilpila and
asked.
What will you give us in return my lord Mrs.
Waren asked. Any thing you desire
Morsa said.
We want Jeenas house and a small share from
the dukes treasure she said.
Why not, you will have it Morsa replied at
once.
All right then lets move towards the treasure
Pilpila said and made Bulfo stand.
Only we take a few guards with us rest all
can stay here with the governess Pilpila
Said. Morsa agreed and called out for few
guards to carry Bulfo to the carriage.
Pilpila and Morsa got into the same carriage
and went towards the market place.
Where are we heading boy Morsa asked Pilpila.
To his bakery my lord.
Bulfo said, he has buried the treasure inside
the bakery my lord Pilpila replied.
Soon they reached the bakery and opened the
door. Morsa asked his few guards to
Stay out and do not let any one inside until
Im back here.
Pilpila and Morsa dragged Bulfo inside the
bakery and closed the door from inside.
Where is the treasure Morsa asked Pilpila.
Inside this oven my lord and pushed the small
door of the oven and got inside
With Morsa and Bulfo. Then he opened the door
of the tunnel and told Morsa
the treasure is right in there. Morsa peeped
in side the tunnel hole and some one
gave Morsa a big knock on his head and pulled
him inside the tunnel.
Pilpila untied Bulfo fast. Pick up the
chemical and pour all over the bakery
Bulfo said to Pilpila. Pilpila and Bulfo
threw enough chemical to burn the entire
Bakery. Bulfo told Pilpila light the bakery
and jump out of the bakery after
it starts to burn and say the Governor is caught in the fire
inside.
Pilpila lit the wood and soon the fire start
to spread all over the bakery.
Bulfo got inside the oven and jumped into the
tunnel and closed the door.
Pilpila jumped out of the side window after
the fire was fully burning
With slight burns on his body.
The governor is inside save him save him he
shouted.
As the guards opened the door the fire was
flowing all over the bakery
No one could dare enter the flames to save
the Governor.
Save the governor, save the governor Pilpila
kept screaming as he coughed
due to too much of smoke.
People came out their houses and watched the
burning bakery and their governor.
The governor is dead. Morsa is dead every one
shouted that night on the streets of Gimrick town.
Asked.