The Story - Part 2

*Huh* my name... my name is Alexander!
Spoke the stranger while bending his head down and hiding eye contact from the young princes.
And what are you? a warrior? asked the princes with a little curving smile.
I.. I am a local lumberjack from the... Ale.... ALERA! village...
Spoke the man quickly stuttering his words.
The young lady didn't understand how could such a strong man, stutter.
Are you hungry? He kindly asked.
Yes, I am hungry and exhausted but I can manage. Replied the princes, and he could sense a bit of shame in her voice.
Alright, I am going to get something to eat, meanwhile you can check the barrels near the entrance to the house for water, I am pretty sure one of them still has something inside... and you can use it to take a shower.
He saw her eyes glowing with joy, and also there were a couple of tears on the verge of falling out of her eyes. -She was happy to think about the moment she will feel the touch of water on her body, after many years of dirt and slavery.
Alexander picked up a bow quickly so that the princes won't see it, 4 arrows, a thick rope and a rusty hunting knife with pigments of red and stood next to the door.
*Cough* I'll come back by dawn, If not, use the wood under the window to make a fire and keep the house warm, you can eat vegetables and fruits from my garden. -And he rapidly began to walk into the forest.

The young princes felt warmth, she was all alone! In a house, with no danger! No chains! No rapists! No enemies! She began to laugh loud and jump around the house as the pain in her chest suddenly disappeared!
She ran outside to thank Alexander for saving her, but by the time she reached the door, his sight was already lost in the woods, and looked right, then turned left and saw the barrels. 2 barrels were open and empty, but the third one was closed. She tried to open it but with no luck, she began to be upset but she remembered that the stranger had a big piece of metal near the table in the house, she thought it might help.
She ran and grabbed it, she opened the barrel with ease with the tool, as she remembered being forced to open metal covers in the prison to clean all the sewers. That's how she escaped.

She glanced into the barrel and she seen the reflection of her mud covered face, it was so pure, clean and drinkable. She softly touched it as it was almost something she never seen, and she felt warm spring water- she undressed her robe quickly and jumped into the barrel, began to sing and wash her body.

-meanwhile in the forest-
*Psss*, Zosimus! Have you seen that stupid bitch? where didn't she go? she can't just run like that, she was hell bleeding!!!-whispered Zotic.
Don't worry Zotic, she won't survive in the woods with no food, no fire and her wounds... the wolves will sense her blood and slaughter her flesh into pieces.

*FFFSHHHHP!* ZOSIMUSSSSS!!! Alexander fired a cold metal arrow, that penetrated enemies' skull through the eye and pinned his head to the tree behind him.
Alexander heard two men walking as they scared the deer away, a deer that his life was dependent on,  they seemed searching for something so he tracked them down, silently scouting their words. Until he recalled that face, that he seen from the far, moments before the young princes fell on the ground. But Zosimus didn't see Alexander as the princes threw dust into his eyes when he caught her, Now Zosimus life were taken brutally as a payment for his deeds, but the death was fast, as Alexander was a good shot.

COME OUT OF YOUR HIDE YOU COWARD!!! - shouted Zotic in brave, fearless voice. Thirsty for blood and misery. COME OUT AND PLAY YOU PIECE OF SHIT!
Alexander took a rock and threw it over Zotics' head without him noticing it, the rock hit a tree a few meters behind Zotic. HERE YOU ARE! shouted Zotic while turning around towards the tree.
In that moment Alexander grabbed his hunting knife and ran towards Zotic.. and cut down his right arm with one swing. Zotic was almost twice bigger than Alexander but it didn't scare him, his yet unknown past were the reasons for his bravery and combat skills. Zotic began to scream in pain! YOU FILTHY SLAVE, SON OF A BITCH! birds were scared of his loud voice and panicly flew away. Alexander grabbed him by his throat pushed him against the hang  fresh body of his friend and stared into his eyes and said in a MANLY  voice of revenge- As you killed innocent people I slaughtered your friend, as you dared to dishonor the princes and other young females, I'll leave your body to be dishonored by the devil. Zotic's eyes now were full of fear and Alexander forced two of his fingers into his skull pulling out both of his eyes, and then insuring he will not survive cut of both of his legs and said- Pray! (Also sounds the same as prey). And began to walk towards his house with no animal for the dish.

The young princes heard the shout and got quick into the barrel as a reflex, then she seen the birds flying away. She felt something wasn't right!!!

Alexander already can see the house and as he comes closer he sees the half upper part of the naked young body of the princes, and tells her! Get into the house! It's not safe!
She didn't ask much, got out of the barrel wear her dirty robe and walked Alexander's step traces.
He was covered in blood, STOP! she shouted. were you hurt? why are you bleeding?
Without answer he came into the house, waited for the princes to get in and shut the door!

Alexander what happened to you? why are you covered in blood. The princes asked in a worrying voice.
*Ahh* nothing, just came across a mother bear, she probably thought I was attacking her, so I had to hit her once in the paw or It would be mine blood on her fur. But I am really tired now, I set up your bed near the fireplace and I set a small night fire for you.
The princes was excited of someone taking care of her so good, she didn't know how to thank him! And...and where will you sleep? she asked wondering.

Tonight Ill sleep outside, in the tree house. I want to be alert as much as possible.
Wh-h-y do you have to be alert? is everything okay? is someone going to attack us? The poor girls' voice was shaking.
No, don't worry, you should rest now, tomorrow you got a big day, I need your help around this place, and you won't be of any help tired.-Alexander turned away and began walking towards the tree house.
-Good night! - whispered the princes fast, but no response was heard.