the Everlasting Quest

episode 3 the night

As Aten and Kamal lay down on the sand, they couldn't help but stare up at the clear night sky, filled with twinkling stars. The desert air was cool and crisp, and the silence was only broken by the distant sound of camels and the occasional song from some of the merchants and traders who were traveling with them .But as they looked around, Aten's attention was caught by a young woman sitting near one of the tents. She was around 17 years old, with long, dark hair and bright blue eyes that shone in the starlight. She was singing softly to herself, and Aten couldn't help but feel drawn to her beauty. As he watched her, he realized that she was the daughter of one of the most powerful and wealthy men in the empire. Her father was also part of this journey and was traveling with many slaves.

Feeling a sense of longing and curiosity, Aten couldn't help but want to know more about this mysterious girl. He decided to ask one of the merchants about her, but as he got up to do so, he saw that Kamal had already fallen asleep. Aten decided to ask one of the merchants about her. The merchant, noticing Aten's interest, told him her name was Liyana and that she was Zaid's daughter. He also mentioned that Zaid her father , which surprised Aten. He couldn't help but feel a pull towards Liyana, and he couldn't shake the feeling of wanting to know more about her

As the night went on, Aten tried to get closer to Liyana, but he was always stopped by the guards. He found himself thinking of her constantly and wondering about her life. Liyana lived like a queen with many servants at her disposal. Her group of people was surrounded by guards, ensuring her safety during the journey. Aten sat up abruptly, his heart pounding as he saw a snake slithering its way towards Liyana's tent. The serpent's scales glinted in the moonlight, its movements slow and menacing. Aten's eyes widened as he realized that the snake was headed straight for Liyana, who was sitting in her tent. Without a second thought, Aten jumped to his feet and shouted to the guards, "There's a snake in the tent! The guards quickly jumped into action, drawing their swords and running towards the tent. Aten and Kamal followed closely behind, watching as they entered the tent and searched for the snake. Inside, they found Liyana sitting calmly on a cushion, her blue eyes sparkling in the dim light. She seemed unperturbed by the commotion outside and simply smiled at the guards as they searched for the snake.

One of the guards finally found the snake hiding in the corner and quickly killed it with his sword. Liyana thanked the guards and then turned to Aten and Kamal, thanking them for their concern as well. She then asked them to join her for a cup of tea, and they happily accepted.

As they sat and talked, Aten couldn't help but feel drawn to Liyana's beauty and grace. He learned that she had grown up in a life of luxury and privilege, but she had a kind and compassionate heart. . Zaid, Liyana's father, was alerted to the commotion and quickly made his way over to Aten and Kamal.

"Thank you for saving my daughter," Zaid said with a sense of gratitude in his voice. "I am forever in your debt."

Aten and Kamal were taken aback by the sudden attention they were receiving from such an important figure. They stammered out their thanks and explanations, telling Zaid how they had just noticed the snake and acted on instinct.

Zaid nodded, his expression serious. "I am glad you were here to protect my daughter. I will make sure to reward you for your bravery."

Aten and Kamal exchanged a glance, unsure of what to say. They had never expected to be rewarded for such a simple act of kindness, but they were grateful for the recognition. zaid thanked them both profusely and offered them a dinner as a way of expressing his gratitude.

"Please, Aten and Kamal, join me for dinner tonight," Zaid said, smiling warmly at the two brothers. "I can't thank you enough for what you did for my daughter. She is my only child and she means everything to me."

Aten and Kamal were surprised by the invitation but they happily accepted it. They spent the rest of the evening talking with Zaid, learning more about his life and his business. Zaid was a powerful and influential man, but he was also kind and generous. He took a liking to the brothers and he was impressed by their quick thinking and bravery.

"You two are brave men," Zaid said. "I can see that you are destined for great things. I would like to help you in any way that I can."

Aten and Kamal were touched by Zaid's words. They felt grateful for his kindness and for the opportunity to get to know him better. They spent the rest of the night talking and laughing, enjoying the company of a man who was quickly becoming a friend.

As the night came to a close, Zaid thanked Aten and Kamal again for their help and he gave them each a small gift to remember the night by. Aten and Kamal thanked him in return...As the sun rose over the desert, Aten and Kamal packed up their things and said goodbye to Zaid, who had offered them a warm meal and a comfortable place to sleep for the night.

"Thank you for your hospitality, Zaid," Aten said, shaking the rich merchant's hand. "It was an honor to meet you."

"The honor is mine," Zaid replied. "I am grateful for your help in saving my daughter's life. Please, if you ever need anything, do not hesitate to reach out to me."

Kamal thanked Zaid as well and the two brothers set off on the journey back home. Aten couldn't stop thinking about Liyana, the beautiful and mysterious daughter of Zaid. He wondered if he would ever see her again, and if she would remember him.

As they walked, Aten and Kamal talked about the events of the past few days, and the sights they had seen.

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