Chapter 30: 30
Int. Eatery- Room- Day
Mercy is wiping Ally's forehead when she slowly opens her eyes
Mercy: You are awake! I thought you wouldn't last the night considering that they did a number on you. Here, drink this soup
Ally: Thank you for looking after me
Mercy: Look at this (shows her a wanted poster) isn't she the beggar girl who was with the prince
Ally: What about her? Let me see
Mercy: Apparently she is a criminal. She was involved in the recent village attack. That's what people say since I can't read
Ally: Let me read it
Mercy: What does it say
Ally: The people were right. She is wanted, there is even a reward for whoever has information about her
Mercy: Wow, you really can read. Here only a few can. The nobles
Ally: She taught me how. She is my best friend, we are like sisters. She is a princess from where we came from. She is only here to rescue her people
Mercy: You seem very close. No wonder you got arrested
Ally: You have to help. I am sure she is not aware of this. Please do me this favor
Mercy: Fine, I will do whatever I can
Int. Mountain- Tent- Day
Melanie is checking her pulse when she wakes up
Melanie: You are awake!
Ella: Yes (slowly sits up) Did you think you killed me? Sorry to disappoint you
Melanie: You have no idea how worried I was these past few days. I didn't mean to put you in harm's way
Ella: I know. Just never do that again. Where is my brother?
Melanie: He is doing just fine. He can't wait to reunite with you
Ella: Great, I am fine if he is fine. Now I can do my things without worrying about him
Melanie: What things, you have not fully healed. You still need to rest
Ella: (putting on some clothes) In life you rest you die. Besides I don't like limiting myself
Melanie: No wonder you have scars, you never let your body heal
Ella: Don't worry, I will see how everyone is doing
She goes to the training grounds
Craig: You should be resting you know
Ella: It's just a scratch (she picks an arrow and hits the targets)
Riley: Talk about showing off. I hope her arm falls off
Craig: Despite an injury she can still pull this off. Now line up and show me you can still equal her
Girlie: Yes, I did it. Riley don't be disheartened. Archery may not be your thing but you have strengths to not be underestimated
Riley: Shut up! I need to catch up to her. I really hate it when someone outdo me. Especially that Ella
Girlie: Crazy noble mentality. I hope it won't be the death of you someday
Riley: No, it's called passion and it's what motivates me. Now get out of the way
Int. Palace- Throne room- Day
Dan is with his father
King Lion: It seems there hasn't been much progress in your investigation. You are such a disappointment
Dan: I am still on their trail. Soon I will give you an answer. Just give me some time
King Lion: You have already failed. No time will change anything that is why you need to drop it. You have grown up, it's time to think about your marriage. By tomorrow word would have spread, be prepared to choose your own wife. You should be grateful that I am letting you decide this one on your own
Dan: But I am close to cracking this case. Please have faith in me. I need to see this to the end
King Lion: No buts. We had made a deal. Give me the four girls or get married. Now your time is up
Dan: I know we made a deal
King Lion: Now the honorable Dan won't go back on his word will he?
Dan: Of course not. I will do as I have promised
Ext. Market - Day
She notices that there is something off about the way the villagers are looking at her
Ella: Why are they looking at me like I am some criminal. Oh I get it, it's this ugly disguise
Seller: (whispers) It is her, the girl from the poster
Kate: (looks at the poster)It surely looks like her, mom do you know what this means. If we capture her we will get a reward and you won't have to sell vegetables anyone. Get her
Soon there is chaos with everyone trying to capture her. She is suddenly pulled by someone
Mercy: Shhhh! Come this way
Kate: Where is she, is she a witch? She disappeared into thin air
Seller: I don't know. Let's keep searching
Mercy: They have left. It's go
Ella: Who are you, do you know why they are after me?
Mercy: Because of this(shows her poster)
Ella: What? Wanted criminal! Look at the reward for capturing me, are you kidding me? I am definitely way more expensive than this. How dare they belittle me!
Mercy: You have a lot more to worry than that price. Just come with me
Ella: (looks at her intensely) Why should I? Do you also want a reward
Mercy: Stop insulting me kid, I am only here because of Ally
Ella: Ally?! How is she?
Mercy: Thanks to someone she nearly lost her life
Ext. Village -Huge Tree - Day
They are placing posters everywhere
Soldier3: Ladies, you are all invited to the palace tomorrow. The crown prince is to choose his wife. Please come looking the best
Monique: (smiles happily) Yes, my time has finally come. I have been waiting for this moment like forever. Where have you been and why are you sweaty
Kate: I was distracted by someone. The wanted criminal. Unfortunately she outran me and my mom
Monique: You and your mom! If you wanted money you should have told me, I would have given it to you. Forget it, just come with me to the store. I need to prepare myself to be the future queen