Enchanted Tale

Thirty Six: The Commencement of a Revelation

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Harry's POV:

I woke up to the sound of a large boom. I couldn't see anything. My brain had gone fuzzy so I couldn't think clearly. I had people carrying me. My hands were bound behind my back. Two people who I assumed were men were taking me somewhere. By the familiar sound of the boom and the echoes of the footsteps I knew exactly where I was.

I was thrown to my knees and soon realized that I had a bag over my head. It was course and uncomfortable as it scratched against my face. It was then pulled off and the bright light flooded my eyes. My eyes eventually adjusted to see my father sitting on his thrown before me with the woman, Anita, standing beside him. Peter, also bound and kneeling, looked to be unconscious.

"What are you doing!?" I asked, my father.

"Where's the girl?" He asked, angrily. He was talking to his men.

"We searched far for the girl but it was in vain, Sire. However we came across these two. This boy was seen with the girl and the Prince. He's also known to accompany the girl in her robberies." Briar answered.

Peter was awake but couldn't bring himself to look at my father.

"So you are close with the thief." He said.

Peter didn't budge.

"Answer me!" My father yelled.

Nothing.

"Father please! He has no part in this! Let him go!" I begged.

"I shall not take any orders from a treacherous prince!" He snapped.

"Take the boy down to the dungeon and take my son up to his chambers. See to it that neither of them escape."

"No-! Harry! Please!" Peter pleaded as they dragged him away.

"No! No! --Peter! Let him go!" I shouted as they dragged the both of us apart.

King Jack's POV:

I watched as my knights dragged my son and his friend away. I didn't like seeing it happen, but as the king, I must do whatever is necessary. I was bothered by the fact that, that evil girl wasn't captured with them. Her existence was a fear I never thought I had. I thought I had rid this land of magic. Granted, I have had to execute a few other wizards and witches after the great battle, but I never could've imagined the two people I despised most still existed through her. And to make matters worse, my son was in love with her. I had to change that. I need him on my side, I need him to carry on my legacy when I'm gone. As the King of Lathance, I have to do what's necessary.

"You are a very skilled witch, yes?" I asked, Anita.

"Oh, don't insult me." She scoffed.

"Well then, I have a task for you." I said, blankly. I had been staring at the larger doors in front of me, thinking hard of what my next move should be.

"And what would that be?" She asked.

"I want you-- to make my son hate that girl."