Princess of Persia: Lost in Time

Princess of Persia Chapter 20: Bound by Blood and Time

"The monster had caught up. His towering frame blocked their path, his face twisted with rage and vengeance. His massive sword gleamed in the moonlight, and before any of them could react, he closed the distance with terrifying speed."

"Jasmine's heart pounded as she instinctively moved in front of her injured brother, but the monster's strength and hatred were unstoppable. With one powerful thrust, he drove his sword forward, piercing her brother's body."

"Time seemed to freeze. Jasmine's scream echoed through the night as her brother gasped, his body going rigid in her arms. Blood stained his clothes as his grip tightened around Jasmine's hand, his eyes wide with pain but also a fierce, unwavering love."

-Jasmine (whispering through her tears): "No... no! Stay with me. Please."

"Her brother looked into her eyes, his face pale but filled with a quiet determination."

-Prince (weakly): "I'm... sorry, Jasmine. Go. You have to go."

"As Jasmine closed in on her brother's head, the prince noticed the amulet of time around her neck."

-Prince(poking on her chest: "There's still hope."

"Those were the prince's last words."

"But Jasmine shook her head, her own pain and despair mixing with fury as she turned to face the monster, her entire body trembling while holding the amulet of time in her hand. She felt Ali's hand on her shoulder, steadying her even as his own face showed anguish and shock."

-Jasmine: "Take me back. Give me one more chance."

"She was back. The night air was cool, and her brother was by her side—still alive, still breathing. They were just steps from freedom."

"This time, Jasmine kept a keen eye on the shadows, watching for any sign of the monster. And there he was, stalking forward, the sword poised to strike. But she was ready."

"Just as he closed in, Jasmine seized her brother's arm, pulling him back with all her strength, shifting them out of the monster's reach. Ali, who had also sensed the danger, moved in, positioning himself between Jasmine and the monster."

-Ali (gritting his teeth): "You're not touching them again."

"The monster's eyes narrowed, a flicker of surprise breaking through his rage as he found himself thwarted. With renewed fury, he swung his sword, but this time Ali was prepared. He deflected the blow, throwing the monster off balance."

-Jasmine (to her brother): "Stay close. We won't let him harm you again."

"She raised her swords, and together, she and Ali fought with all the strength they could muster."

"Realising he was outmatched, the monster tried to retreat, but the combined strength of their attacks left him with nowhere to go. With a final, powerful blow, Ali disarmed him, and Jasmine made the kill."

"Breathing heavily, Jasmine turned to her brother, taking his hand. He looked at her, his eyes wide with gratitude and awe."

-Prince (whispering): "You saved me."

-Jasmine: "I would turn the world back for you if I had to."

"They shared a moment of quiet relief before Jasmine squeezed his hand, guiding him toward the gate. Behind them, the prison walls seemed smaller, less imposing, as if the monster's defeat had lifted a curse from the very stones."

Chapter 20 end....