Treasure of Ali Baba and the Sixty Eight Thieves

Chapter 2 : Planning

Persia...

"From where should we start?" Rohan asked Ujaas.

"I think, first we need some information about the treasure," Ujaas replied.

"And do you know where we will get that information?" Rohan asked.

"Hmm.., I think I know someone," Ujaas replied.

Both friends walked to a blacksmith shop.

"You know, this friend of mine knows a lot about this stuff," Ujaas said. "So, I think he can get us some information about the treasure."

Both entered the shop. Ujaas saw his friend and said, "Oii...Akash, how are you?"

Akash turned around and said, "Who are you?"

Rohan started laughing.

"Oh come on, you can't forget your friend like this," Ujaas said. "Actually, we came here because we need your help."

"I don't have time for this," Akash said. "I am really busy doing my work."

"We just need some information from you about the treasure of Ali Baba and the Sixty Eight thieves," Ujaas said.

"Shhh.., no one is supposed to say the story name," Akash said.

"Why?" Rohan asked.

"You can only say Ali Baba," Akash said. "The rest of the title is too unsatisfactory to say. If someone hear you say it, you can be in great danger."

"Alright, we understood," Rohan said. "We didn't knew it's that much big of a deal."

"It is," Akash said. "So, what information do you need?"

"We want to know, how to find that treasure," Ujaas said. "Do you have any idea?"

"Well, I researched a long time ago," Akash said. "I only know that if there is any clue to find the treasure, Royals of Persia have it."

"Royals?" Rohan said. "I guess we have to kidnap a royal child and ask for the treasure map in return."

Ujaas could see the evil in Rohan.

"Wait," Ujaas said. "I think we need to think of something else."

"Think whatever," Akash said. "I don't have time for this. I have my shop to look after. Now go away."

"Alright alright," Ujaas said. "Well see ya."

Rohan and Ujaas left the shop and went to their homes.

Next day, both went to the royal's palace. They watched the palace from outside. The palace had a huge wall with guards standing at the entrance.

"So, how do you think we can get the treasure map?" Rohan asked Ujaas.

"Hmm.., it will be really hard to get inside the palace," Ujaas said.

"Yes," Rohan said. "And even if we get inside, we have never seen the palace from inside. We don't know where to find the treasure map in such a huge palace."

"You are right," Ujaas said.

"I guess we have to kidnap..," Rohan said.

"You are wrong," Ujaas interrupted.

They both were about to walk towards the market when they saw three guys bulling another guy in a corner just a little far from the palace. They both looked at them. The guy getting bullied looked at Ujaas and Rohan in hope that they would save him but they ignored him and continued walking towards the market.

"You idiots, save me if you are a man of culture," the guy shouted.

"Ahh.., Rohan sighed. "I guess we have to save him."

"Yes, lets go," Ujaas said.

They both started walking towards the bullies, tucking their sleeves. The bullies noticed them and got ready for a fight. Both stood in front of them.

Ujaas took a deep breath, pointing at the bullies shouted, "Look, I found todays lunch for princess."

"Yeah, its really hard to satisfy her cravings for humans," Rohan shouted making evil face.

"Yes, this time we will cook four humans," Ujaas said loudly with evil grin. "Princess will be really happy today."

Both scared the hell out of bullies. The bullies ran away leaving the guy alone.

"Thank you both for saving me," the guy said.

"Its alright, we should help each other in times of need," Rohan said.

"Say the guys who ignored me at first sight," the guy mocked. "By the way, I am Vikram. Nice to meet you."

"Hi, I am Ujaas and this is Rohan," Ujaas said. "Nice to meet you too."

"But why were they bulling you?" Rohan asked Vikram.

"I just moved to Persia," Vikram said. "I am new here, maybe that's why."

"Hmm.., it makes sense," Ujaas said. "You should be careful."

"Yes, bulling is so bad," Rohan said. "I don't know why people do such a thing."

"Yeah, says the guy who bullied three kids and ran away with fruits they had," Ujaas mocked.

"Well, they were annoying rich kids," Rohan said. "It had to be done."

"Actually, you are right," Ujaas said. "I would have done the same. Anyway, lets go and eat something first. Vikram, come join us. We can talk about the rest while eating."

"Sure, lets go," Vikram said and they started walking towards the market to eat something.