The Undying Love

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The arrow rained, as Goktug and his soldiers stood shocked. Before they could do anything, it killed half of them. They were anyways not any strongest having no one behind. Halime was shocked too, she didn't knew the single thing going on, but she kept clutching Ertugrul's arms as the Alps came out from hidden spots.

"What happened Abdurrahman, did you got him?" Ertugrul asked as soon he came.

"Yes Bey. I followed him and he went towards a cave in the forest, the cave is hidden and nobody can spot it. I saw Goktug too there. He went directly to him from here." Abdurrahman said all in one line.

"I knew it. I knew it, they are so desperate that I knew they do some mistake. I'll go there..." Ertugrul said standing up.

"Now what Bey?"

"Now... Just like they simply went away, they are surely spying us. I know very well, they are capturing our every moment. And they will be alerted if we will go together. That's why we will keep them in dark and will attack then when they will least expect." Ertugrul said with his ever lasting determination.

"And how will we do that Bey'im?" Abdurrahman asked confused.

"They will spy us at the front entrance of tribe, so you all will leave tribe one by one from behind. You will tell this to our Alps one by one. You all will directly reach there will our archers. By the time they will understand anything, Goktug will be in hell!" He said angrily.

"Did you understood?"

"Yes Bey!" Abdurrahman pressed his hand on his chest.

Ertugrul went away for Halime.

Ertugrul had a smirk on his face. Everything went as per his plan, taking the chance he sided Halime and unsheathed his sword.

"Haydi Alplar, Allah-hu-Akbar!"

The soldiers tried hard but couldn't stand infront of Alps. They had more power. Seeing the scenario, Goktug tried to flee but Ertugrul didn't let that happen. His all soldiers were killed. Alps stood after doing their task, knowing what his destiny is now by Ertugrul's hand. Ertugrul kicked him in his legs making him kneel and kept the sword on his neck.

"No one can ever even eye my wife. And if anyone would dare, here's what they will get! DEATH!" He twirled around and separated Goktug's neck in a blink of an eye. Halime took deep breath of relief. Ertugrul saw his Alps and smiled at them. He then turned towards.

Caressing her cheek, he again took her in a hug with big sigh. The Alps left them alone. Halime finally felt secure and safe in her husband's arm. Ertugrul covered her propely.

"Are you ok?" Ertugrul asked her breaking the hug and put his hand on Halime's belly.

She nodded in yes, the fear in her eyes were visible and reasonable. Ertugrul side-hugged Halime and both walked off.

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Drums started beating of the tribe indicating the arrival. People gathered in the marque came running. Gunduz was the first one.

"Ana..." Gunduz shouted and squealed. Hayme too had smile of relief seeing Halime safe and sound.

They stopped and Halime mounted off. Gunudz came running and hugged Halime hard. She too hugged him back with same love.

"My Gunduz!" He smiled at her.

Halime stood from her knees and kissed Hayme's hand. She then hugged her.

"Are you fine my daughter?" Hayme asked caressing her cheeks.

"Yes Ana!" She smiled at him.

They all went inside the marque. Ertugrul remained by Halime's side.

"Halime... Go and take some rest." Ertugrul immediately said as they entered inside.

"Yes Ana, come with me. I'll see if you will take proper rest." Gunduz said innocently. They all laughed out at his statement.

"Ok my son. As you say." Halime went inside the tent with Gunduz. Banu çiçek excused herself from there. Ertugrul with Hayme and Dundar was left in marque.

"Is everything done now son?" Hayme asked Ertugrul.

"Yes Ana. Goktug got what he deserved, so does Sadettin Kopek." Ertugrul answered her.

"What do you mean?" She got confused.

"I informed all this to Sultan. Asking to prepone his execution, it would have been done by now." Ertugrul cleared having anger in his eyes. Hayme knew it well, so she didn't said anything further.

"Anyways... I am having some works Ana. I will look for it."

Ertugrul said to which Hayme nodded and Ertugrul went away outside.

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Night time.

Halime made Gunduz slept after dinner and sat by Gunduz's bed waiting for Ertugrul. She felt peace after a long time. Halime took her time to get back to normal after Leyla's incident, and she didn't felt the whole recovery yet to get kidnapped.

Ertugrul entered the tent while Halime remained in thoughts. He put aside his sword while looking at Halime. The voice brought her in sense, and Halime stood up.

"Hoş geldin Ertugrul." She said walking up to him.

Ertugrul thanked her. After getting rid of the armour with Halime's help and changed into his night suit. Halime sat on the bed, and soon Ertugrul joined her. He sat beside her. Ertugrul took Halime's hand in his hand making her look at him.

"My Halime..."

Halime hummed, without saying anything.

"Are you fine?" Ertugrul asked, as he tucked her hair strand behind her ears.

"Yes..." She said, and looked down. Then looked up at Ertugrul again.
"Just a little tired."

Halime's eyes seemed heavy. Ertugrul knew she wanted peace. Though not upset or sad, Halime was a little dull due to situations.

Halime backed a little and kept her head in Ertugrul's lap, as he was sitting. He adjusted and put his hand on Halime's head.

"Don't tire yourself this much My Love." Ertugrul said as he caressed her hairs. Halime's eyes were closed.

"I am not tired anymore." Halime said as she took a deep breath. Ertugrul smiled. He was always her peace. Ertugrul tangled his other hand with Halime, while his one hand rested on her head. Halime fell asleep in no time in Ertugrul's lap.

Ertugrul kept staring Halime, as he remembered the past days he spent alone in the same tent. But he has her now, again. Nothing gave him peace more than the sight of her, and seeing the relief she feels because of him.