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Do not worry master we will give you the best medicine for mother.

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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.

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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.

 

Chapter-14

 

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.

 

Chapter-15

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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