Love Knows Its Way Back

Curious About Lieutenant Perseus

When the whole world made their daughters wear skirts and stay inside the four walls of the houses, the two beautiful souls through whom God
decided to give me an entry into this world, decided to let me free of all the unnecessary shackles forced upon me and my kind. They suggested to wear the bangles of kindness, wreath of wisdom and necklace of love.
                 - Diary Of Ophelia

                               

" Jason, shouldn't you take care of your wounds first? You are bleeding, for your information." Lieutenant Andreas whispered in an angry tone.

" Calm down, Lieutenant Andreas. Am I that weak?" Jason said with a laugh.

"Oh no, your highness. I was under the impression that you are immortal." Andreas' words were filled with sarcasm.

"Glad to know that you have such an impression about me." Jason was openly laughing now.

Andreas snorted. "You better be prepared for the berating from your father, because I'm going to sell you out for sure."

"Heartless guy! You call yourself my friend?" Jason said in a mock hurt voice holding the left side of his chest as if he had been stabbed.

Andreas couldn't help but roll his eyes.

"Well, on a serious note, we've been delaying that birthday banquet for long enough. I know that my wounds are a bit serious. But duty comes first. We just have to reach the palace in one piece and give the youngest princess her gifts, wish her many more happy returns of the day and we are done. Then we'll tend to my wounds." Jason explained with a calm face.

"As you say, Crown Prince." Andreas was back in his Lieutenant mode.

"Let's join the king in the frontlines." Jason said while urging his horse to move faster. Andreas followed him close behind.

"Ah, Crown Prince Jason. Hope you are alright?" Zeus asked with words laced with concern and courtesy.

"Yes, Your Majesty. I'm alright." Jason replied in a polite tone.

"Glad to know that." Zeus said with a smile.

"Your Lieutenant is a fierce young lad. It's a commendable feat; becoming Lieutenant of a mighty army at such a young age."

"Ha ha." Zeus let out a small laugh and said in an amused tone: "And your achievements are nothing small, I believe. Weren't you made the Lieutenant of the army of isles of Apollo at the age of 13? And the story goes on like you found the Falcon Army at the age of 17. Coming from such a man, the praise for my Lieutenant is sure noteworthy."

Jason smiled in a modest manner and his soldiers were beaming with pride, Zeus had said that with no low volume.

" I noticed that he doesn't carry a spear with him, but two swords." Jason couldn't help but ask about the youth who had fought with such a grace.

' You are not going to let that matter at rest, huh? Why so much interest in my daughter, young man?' Zeus thought to himself.

" I can see that you are curious about him ." He said outwardly.

" Oh no, Your Majesty. It's not me. Andreas was wondering about Lieutenant Perseus since the battle had come to an end that I had no choice but to help him quench his curiosity." Jason was quick to pass the whole responsibility to his most beloved friend.

' Huh? Why would I be curious about that young lad? Jason!! I'm not letting you go without telling me why YOU are so interested in him.' Andreas swore to himself.

"Is that so, Lieutenant Andreas?" Zeus asked.

"I was impressed with his skills your majesty." Andreas had no other choice. He had to go along with the story that his Crown Prince has concocted up.