Indecent Proposal

#### **Summary**

Abraham and the gang finally leave the Silver Republic and travel back to the Gold Empire. When they arrive in Gorbatka, they are brought to the Russian King who forces Abraham to making a deal or risk being discovered by Michael. Anita begins her journey to find Abraham

### **Plot**

**Petra Sea**

The Gang are travelling on a large boat coming from Oslo. Fabian and Patrick are training on the deck of the ship. Fabian is swinging hard at Patrick who is either countering or simply deflecting his blade. Abraham is watching as Fabian comes down for an over head strike, but Patrick parries his attack, and brings his sword down towards Fabian's right side but Fabian manages to block and turns his body to keep Patrick in front of him. Abraham compliments Fabian on his footwork as he comes in hard again but Patrick keeps on the defence, then locks blades with Fabian before he rams his shoulder into Fabian knocking him against the side of the boat. Patrick doesn't follow up, his hand reaching up to rub his shoulder. Abraham notices but Patrick tells Fabian he's being too aggressive. Fabian tells Patrick that is how he wins. Patrick goes on, saying that Fabian is using up too much energy making hard strikes, while a simple cut is all it takes. Fabian says he would rather make a killing blow. Abraham chuckles, asking if Fabian would rather win, or have fun. Fabian tells Abraham he was trained to win. Patrick suggests Fabian try and be less aggressive and more fluid in his movements and even incorporate defence into his strategy. Fabian at first doesn't want to and tells Patrick one can't win on defence. Patrick agrees but then asks what he has to lose. Fabian admits he has a point. He stands ready and swings at Patrick who blocks. Fabian continues his attack, but not as hard. Abraham watches as Patrick side steps Fabian, both swinging their swords downwards, meeting with a clang. Patricks admits he doesn't feel the aggression...as much. Fabian then asks why Patrick has his spiritual pressure at its peak. Patrick tells Fabian he's been doing it for a while in case of attack, but now he's just used to it. Fabian swings up, just missing Patrick who swings at Fabian's right side, but Fabian brings his sword down quick, just about able to block Patrick off.

Riley and Aurora are inside. Aurora is looking at her book while Riley takes a moment to watch the boys fighting. Riley comments on Patrick and Abraham teaching Fabian. Aurora, sarcastically tells her how great it is. Riley turns and bounces on the sofa opposite Aurora, asking why she can't see how much Fabian is trying. Aurora tells her, her opinion is bias given how Fabian talked her off a stone pier not long ago. Riley tells Aurora her assumption is not a fair one. Aurora looks at Riley who then adds that she understands how she feels, that Fabian betrayed her the most, and that he has much to answer for but Riley asks Aurora to consider the fact that he'd had many chances to kill them all and he hasn't taken them. Aurora tells Riley that it wasn't just what happened in Barcelona that makes her angry. Its the fact that she's always had trust issues, ever since she was enslaved and further adds that she would appreciate that Riley stop trying to makes her see things differently. Riley grows quiet before she stands up and walks out to the deck. Aurora is about to say something but Riley closes the door. She walks to the front where the boys are training. Abraham asks her if everything is ok but Riley tells him Aurora is still mad at Fabian. Abraham looks as the two are still training. Abraham admits he doesn't blame her and even he struggles with the idea of even being within 5 metres of Fabian, without a sword. Riley chuckles as she looks out over the sea, seeing some of the Oil Rigs. Abraham stands up, saying they must be in Gold Empire waters now. Patrick asks the odds on weather or not Michael still thinks Abraham is dead. Fabian doubts he does know. Abraham asks what he bases his assumption on. Fabian replies that they have been careful and that if anyone was still after them, they'd have seen them. Abraham still thinks caution should be maintained. Patrick then asked Fabian how he could even serve a man like Michael. Fabian answers that he was a good mentor and that he used to care, but he changed shortly before he challenged Abraham. Riley reminds the boys the Silver Chairman gave them all fake ID's in case anyone does figure them out. Abraham admits he will owe the Chairman alot when he takes back the throne. Fabian reforms his sword, asking if anyone is hungry. Riley raises her eyebrows, asking if he's offering to cook, but Fabian replies that he's going to surprise her. He winks and heads inside the boat. He steps through the door but stops, seeing Aurora there. Aurora looks up at Fabian, both giving a look before Fabian speaks, asking if she's hungry. Aurora denies she is and looks back at her book. Fabian nods and walks into the kitchen area

**London**

Anita is sitting on a train as it pulls into the station. He looks at her phone, a mirror app on the screen as she examines a scar on her cheek. Her hand shakes slightly before she turns the phone screen off. The train stops in the station. She stands up and walks out of the train and unto the platform with four men following her. She comes to the departure board, looking at the times. She turns to the four, telling them they will getting the next train in three hours that will take them to Manchester. One man asks how she knows Abraham is still there. She opens her hand but she stops and says that is a good point. She looks at a map of the continent, showing all the rail lines. She then thinks, saying that if Abraham was smart he'd want to fight Michael on a place of his choosing, so he wouldn't risk going to Barcelona or anywhere in the Bronze Kingdom. She then looks at the North of the map, saying Abraham is heading north. Another man asks if she knows where Abraham's final destination is but Anita figures that Abraham knows Michael won't go to him unless Abraham forces him to so Abraham won't stay in the north, but he's only taking that route. She turns to the men, telling them they are going to Berlin to cut Abraham off

**Petra Sea**

Fabian sets down a pot on the table and opens it up. Riley asks what it is. Fabian tells her its Shrimp Scampi and tells everyone to dig in. Aurora is still reading her book as the others dig into the pot, placing some on their plates. Patrick takes a bite, his eyes widening, admitting it tastes great. Riley and Abraham both agree asking Fabian where he learnt to cook. Fabian shrugs, saying it was just something he learnt to do as he always preferred to eat his own food rather than a restaurant. Riley suggests Aurora try some but Aurora insists she's not hungry. Patrick asks why she's acting the way she is, but Fabian tells Patrick not to push her and that they should leave enough for when Aurora is hungry. Aurora looks to Fabian, asking if he always been such a suck up. Fabian tells her he is just trying to be polite but Aurora closes her book and stands up, telling the others to enjoy their meal as she heads outside. Fabian takes a moment before he stands up and heads to the door. Abraham advises against it, but Fabian tells him he's just going to talk. Fabian steps out unto the deck and walks to Aurora standing at the bow. She tells Fabian he is the last person she wants to see. Fabian knows this, and he wants to make peace with her. Aurora smiles asking if peace is really the Kemiya way. Fabian shakes his head, asking if its a Kemiya thing, or a him thing. Aurora turns to him, telling him she's always had trust issues and it took quite a while before he trusted Abraham and Patrick. Fabian tells her its not their fault they are born Kemiyas. Aurora argues that its not but its their fault as to how they act, how much honour means to them, how they treat women, how they have to fight to solve all their problems, further adding all the bad things Fabian himself has done. Fabian reminds her they have had that conversation. Fabian then asks how Abraham plans to deal with Michael and sarcastically suggests they sit down and have a drink about it. Aurora fires back, anger in her voice, saying he's taking her words out of context. Fabian even suggests she hates Kemiya's because she's becoming like one. Aurora is stunned, but Fabian goes on, saying Riley told her about cursing Antonio, nearly killing Kyra and selling him out. Aurora stops but Fabian nods to her, saying Anita told him that Aurora told Anita where he was and that was how he was captured. Aurora looks away for a moment, quietly speaking that she didn't know Anita had taken over. Fabian admits she couldn't have known, but he finds it hypocritical that she is calling him out for his actions when she is heading down the same path as him. Fabian stands and tells her the food is still available if she's hungry before he walks back inside as Aurora turns and looks out over the sea.

**Gorbatka Port**

The Gang arrive in the port. Patrick is at the helm of the ship, driving it into the bay. Abraham is standing at the front of the boat. He waves Patrick forward as Patrick eases the throttle forward before Abraham holds his hand up. Patrick leans up and forwards but he accidentally hits the throttle. The ship jumps forward hitting the stone pier. Patrick yanks the throttle back but Abraham is thrown off and into the water. Fabian looks down the side, hearing the splash. Riley looks down, seeing Abraham surface, all three with slight smiles on their faces. Patrick looks down from the top deck, asking if Abraham is ok. Abraham admits he is, but that Patrick won't be in a few minutes. Fabian hops off unto the pier and walks along, reaching down to help Abraham out of the water. Riley and Aurora step off the boat as Abraham looks at the damage. Fabian tells Abraham that the Silver Chairman can afford a new one. Patrick hops off the boat as well, with both his and Abraham's bags. He hands it to Abraham who snatches it off him. The three Kemiya's head up unto the walkway and towards the street area. Abraham then asks Aurora if she can give him a hand with his clothes. He trots up to join the ladies. Fabian ask Patrick what he knows about the city. Patrick admits he doesn't know much but suggests Fabian should more than him. Fabian agrees he should but that he does not know much. Patrick also reminds Fabian its the first time they've been in Gold Empire territory for months and that others maybe looking for them. Both of them look ahead as Abraham turns to them, his clothes all dry. Patrick chuckles slightly as he and Fabian catch up with the group. Patrick tells Abraham that some people maybe looking for him. Abraham shrugs it off, reminding Patrick that everything thinks he's dead. Fabian still urges caution but Aurora tells Fabian that no one cares about his opinion. Fabian doesn't back down and suggests they find a hotel. Aurora turns to him about to speak but Patrick cuts her off telling her that Fabian is right. Aurora stays quiet but Riley suggests something low key, and nothing too fancy. Abraham agrees as they keep on walking, noticing Patrick's slight favouring of his right knee.

**Canal Hotel**

The Gang arrive in a hotel. Riley and Aurora take one room while the Kemiya's take another room. Abraham looks at the two bedroom room. He sighs but Fabian says he'll take the floor. Abraham tells Fabian he doesn't have to keep proving himself anymore. Fabian looks to Abraham as he explains he's already proven he's not going to kill them in their sleep, that he has had plenty of chances to kill them, add in that he killed Barragan, helped find Riley and talked her off jumping into the water and his constant putting others firsts means there is some good in him. Fabian is about to speak but the door opens as Patrick returns, saying he found aspirin. Abraham admits he's been taking painkillers a bit more than usual. Patrick takes two tablets, admitting he agrees, but he's been getting headaches but the tablets help. He then asks who's getting the beds. Fabian insists on the floor to which Patrick and Abraham immediately agree. Abraham looks across the street seeing a casino. Abraham wants to go but Patrick reminds him the last time they went into a casino. Fabian adds that he remembers. Patrick slowly turns to Fabian, admitting he is owed something for what he did but Fabian takes a breath, admitting he didn't know and that it was Anita that betrayed him. Patrick is glad of that fact, but it wasn't only what happened last time. Patrick walks past him and into the bathroom. Fabian is confused but Abraham tells him Patrick accidently killed someone. Fabian lowers his eyes slightly then looks at the bathroom. Abraham suggests they could do with a boost to finances and Fabian admits he hasn't really had fun in a while. A knock then comes at the door. Both Kemiya's look at each other. Fabian forms his sword and slowly opens the door but only see Riley at the doorway, asking if they are heading across the street. Fabian and Abraham both look at each other

**Gold Casino**

The gang enter the casino. Patrick still isn't keen on the idea but Riley tells him to relax and to consider this night the last hurrah before heading into battle. Fabian then asks Abraham if he has a plan. Abraham asks Fabian to forget about their troubles for one night and suggests he get a drink. Fabian sighs and agrees, asking if anyone else wants one. Patrick tells Fabian not to worry as Fabian walks off. Riley also decides to hit the poker tables like she did last time. Patrick wishes her luck but Riley tells him she doesn't need luck before she heads off. Aurora admits relief Fabian is gone but Patrick reminds her he will be back and he's not going anywhere and suggests she get over her hurt feelings. Aurora is about to speak but Patrick walks past her. Abraham does admit he has a point and that her hurt feelings aren't doing the group any good. Aurora tells Abraham she can now withstand Fabian within 5 metres of her presence. Abraham admits its progress but reminds her that isn't good enough and even asks what she was upset up on the boat. Aurora tells its none of his business before she walks off. Abraham sighs as Fabian returns with his drink asking if Aurora is ok. Abraham admits she still is hurt over his betrayal. Fabian lowers his eyes, admitting that its not going to be easy for her to get over. Abraham suggests he talk to her while Fabian gets some money. He walks past Fabian who heads to one of the crabs tables. Aurora is sitting at the bar as Abraham sits next to her. Aurora takes a drink and asks that Abraham leave her be. Abraham admits she does look like she needs time but that is not what friends are for. Aurora asks if Fabian is a friend. Abraham is about to speak, but he stops and turns, seeing a tall man with two others behind him. The man is shocked asking if he is Abraham. Abraham steps back, opening his hand but the man suggests Abraham not make a scene considering who wants him dead. Abraham, addressing the man by the name Vasily agrees and suggests they can come to an understanding or they could fight it out right there and then. Vasily disagrees, saying he wants nothing Abraham has and that Abraham isn't guaranteed to take back the throne. He tells one of his men to call Michael. The man takes out his phone but it leaves his hand and lands in Aurora's. Aurora suggests Vasily take his leave before 'she' does something. Vasily, stops seeing Aurora. His men step forward but Vasily stops them and suggests that perhaps an arrangement can be made

**Canal Hotel**

Back at the hotel, Riley is stunned when Aurora explains to what she agreed to. Aurora admits that she agreed to spend the night with Vasily, in exchange for his silence. Even Fabian isn't happy but Abraham knows Vasily as a man of his word. Fabian admits he has heard of his honour. Riley isn't put at ease but Aurora assures her she'll be fine. Fabian suggests someone be placed close by in case Aurora needs help. Aurora takes a moment to look at Fabian but then asks that it not be him. Abraham chimes in, saying she may need it as Vasily would know she's a witch and he would protect himself from her magic. Aurora asks that Abraham protect her but Fabian insists he do it, as even if something goes wrong, he's expendable. Aurora admits he's not wrong but that she doesn't trust him but Fabian asks for the chance to earn it. Aurora finally concedes as a knock comes at the door. Riley answers the door and returns with a large box. She opens it up, revealing a dress and a pair of boots. Riley reads the note, asking her to meet Vasily at his penthouse. Riley holds up the dress, but tells Aurora she doesn't envy her. Aurora asks if any of the boys have painkillers. Abraham asks why but she replies she could use something to dull her feelings. Patrick takes out his painkillers and offers her two, but Abraham notices 4 are already missing. Aurora then tells the Kemiya's to leave while she dresses. All three head into the hallway. Patrick admits he is admires Fabian's willingness to put himself in danger but warns Fabian not to let Aurora come to harm. Fabian swears he won't. Abraham then suggests Fabian stay out by the windows. Fabian asks if Vasily will sense him but Abraham suggests that he keep his spiritual power as low as possible and hope Aurora can keep his attention. Fabian admits he can't believe Aurora even agreed to it. Patrick asks what he would have done. Fabian then admits he would have done the same. Aurora emerges after a few moments in her dress and boots. All three Kemiya's can't help but look but Riley tells them all to stop looking at her. Abraham tells Aurora they will be across the street and Fabian will be outside the windows. Aurora takes a breath as Abraham and Patrick head into their room. Riley tells Aurora to be safe before giving her a hug and follows the other two. Fabian and Aurora look at each other for a moment before Fabian compliments her on her looks. Aurora manages to give a thank you. Fabian forms a knife and hands it to Aurora, telling her to keep it in her boot and tells her the first rule of protecting someone, means ensuring they can protect themselves. Aurora takes the knife and walks off

**Vasil's Penthouse**

The doors open as Aurora steps into Vasily's penthouse. He smiles, admiring her dress. Aurora admits it does look good, but a bit tight. Vasily nods to his man who raises a suppression amulet. Vasily feels a slight pain as does Aurora but he pours them both some champagne. He hands one glass to Aurora and toasts with her. Aurora watches as he takes his drink. He asks if she's suspicious but Aurora takes a drink herself, saying her suspicious nature has served her well. Vasily sits down as does Aurora. Vasily asks how she got dragged into Abraham's quest. Aurora tells him she was a slave to another witch and that Abraham saved her life. Vasily admits he does hope Abraham can retake the throne as he doesn't feel Michael is a fit King. Fabian is sitting on the wall outside, listening to Aurora. He admits Aurora's spell is impressive. Abraham tells Fabian she used the same spell in Saint Marina. Fabian takes a moment and tells them he remembers that night. Aurora asks Vasily about his life. Fabian sighs, asking how long the small talk is going to last. Patrick jokes that Fabian just wants to hear the good stuff. Fabian scoffs at Patrick's suggestion but Riley tells Fabian to keep an eye on Aurora and not worry about the chit chat. Vasily tells Aurora he was trained in the Arctic and challenged for the throne over 15 years ago. Aurora suggests it must not be as glamorous as it sounds, being a king. Vasily admits its not, considering he rules over a region that is barely populated. He then looks at Aurora asking if she's really going to pass the time by making idle small talk. Aurora asks what he'd rather do, suggesting he just wants to get to the good part. Vasily shakes his head, saying he'd never force a woman into anything they did not want to do. Aurora asks if he does this often. Putting women in situations they have not choice to refuse. Vasily can't deny her accusation but Aurora asks why he needs to resort to it, considering his position and power. Vasily tells her he's a hard man to satisfy, not just physically. Aurora listens as Vasily admits he is afraid of finding someone then realising they are not the one for him. Aurora suggests he's choosy, but Vasily counters, saying he wants to meet the woman perfect for him. Aurora tells him that almost all people in the world have to make do with acceptable happiness, that not all relationships are perfect. She then asks what would he consider the  perfect woman. Vasily tells her, he would like someone powerful, beautiful, outspoken and fearless. He sits down, his arm placed on the back of the couch, near hers. He gently places his fingers on her hand as he adds that she seems perfect for him. Aurora, clears her throat and moves her arm, reminding Vasily that they only have met but Vasily tells her he can feel it. He moves closer to her. Abraham watches, seeing the unease in Aurora. Fabian asks what he sees but Abraham relays what he sees. Fabian is about to make a move but Patrick tells him to stay where he is. Fabian then asks the others about the guarantee that Vasily will keep his word once its all said and done. Abraham tells Fabian that Vasily will keep his word. Fabian asks how much he wants to bet on it. Abraham and Patrick look at each other

Vasily asks Aurora to stay with him in the city. Aurora raises her eyebrows, suggesting she is not the woman he seeks. Vasily again moves closer but Aurora stands from the couch but Vasily tells her that Abraham cannot beat Michael. Aurora begins to step back as Vasily steps forward. She tells Vasily that Abraham can win. Vasily tells her that Michael maybe power hungry but he is not a fool and will have prepared for Abraham's return, just like when the took the throne in the first place when he challenged Abraham 5 years ago. Aurora hits the wall. Vasily tells her that when Abraham fails, she will be executed for her treason but tells her he can help her, if she stays. Aurora listens as Vasily explains that he can ask for mercy, if she stays with him. Vasily asks how bad it could be. Aurora admits that being at the hand of a King would be good. And that maybe Vasily could challenge Michael like Michael challenged and defeated Abraham to become Emperor. Vasily replies he is not strong enough to challenge Michael. Aurora further explains that she doesn't like the cold. Vasily can't help but laugh, saying he's liking her more and more. He stands close to her, his eyes looking into hers. He leans down and kisses her lips for a moment before parting. Vasily admits he senses her reluctance but he assures her of his honourable intentions. Aurora asks him if he said the same thing to the other girls. Vasily takes a moment and steps back and sighing but he does admit that most other girls though reluctant, do not question the situation. Aurora reminds him she's not like most girls. Vasily agrees she is not but asks her if spending the night sounds so bad. Aurora admits he is a handsome man but tells him she does not like having her hand forced. Vasily then asks why she agreed to the deal in the first place. She looks across the street for a moment. Vasily notices and looks as well but Aurora tries to distract him saying she wants to repay her debt to Abraham. Vasily approaches the window but Aurora grabs his arm, pulling him to her and reaches up to kiss his lips. They keep their lips locked for a few moments before Vasily parts from her. He then asks if Abraham is watching. Aurora denies but Vasily grabs her face, telling her not to lie. Aurora still denies this but Vasily slaps her, knocking her down. Abraham tells Fabian to get into the room. Aurora reaches down pulling the knife from her boot. Aurora swipes at him but Vasily avoids her knife. She gets to her feet and tries to stab him. Vasily grabs her wrist but Aurora knees him between the legs. Vasily's eyes widen but he backhand slaps Aurora, knocking her over, hitting her head on the floor

Vasily looks to see the window break. Fabian lands in the room, but he winces as he feels the amulet's effects. Both men form their swords, Vasily still shaking off the effects of Aurora's knee. Fabian is glad its an even playing field. He swings at Vasily who blocks him off at his waist then counters with a swing at Fabian's head. Fabian blocks him off and pushes his blade down and rams his shoulder into Vasily. Vasily hits the wall. Abraham and Patrick can only watch but Patrick tells Fabian to try defence. Vasily swings at Fabian a few times who blocks off and shifts to his side. Abraham admits he seems to be getting it, making sure he's not backed into a corner. Fabian then goes on the offence, pushing Vasily back towards his bed. Both men lock swords but Vasily pulls Fabian's head into the bedpost and cuts his left leg. He then kicks Fabian over the couch. Vasily walks around the couch as Fabian moves back on the attack but Vasily starts to counter Fabian who is struggling to defend himself. He jumps unto the table and swings down at Vasily but Vasily blocks him and cuts the table. Fabian falls forwards, seeing Vasily's sword waiting for him but Vasily suddenly is knocked to the ground. Fabian too lands on the floor but he sees Aurora with a candlestick in her hands. Vasily groans, holding his head but Fabian stamps on him, knocking him out. Fabian turns to Aurora asking if she's ok. Aurora admits she is and thanks Fabian.

**Gorbatka Station**

The gang arrive at the train station. Abraham tells them there is a train leaving after midnight in twenty minutes. Patrick asks how long Vasily will be in his coma. Aurora says she could only manage 3 days. Abraham thinks it should be long enough. Aurora then asks the others to go on, as she needs to talk to Fabian, alone. Abraham, Riley and Patrick head down to the platform. Fabian asks what she wants to talk about but Aurora immediately thanks him, for stepping in to save her. Fabian admits it was nothing but Aurora insists that it was something considering how badly she'd treated him. Fabian reminds her that she saved his life from Vasily. Aurora takes a moment, saying how many times she's needed saving and that she hates feeling so weak, saying she needed saving from Richter, from the Mayor Hilfar, how she got the ship captain killed and the two times she was locked up with Fabian himself. A tear seeps out from her eye as Fabian tells her that needing to be saved all the time doesn't make her weak. Fabian reminds her that he too has needed saving from time to time and that being vulnerable does not make one weak. Aurora tells Fabian she's not talking about being vulnerable. Fabian adds that she puts herself out there, on the line and that makes her brave. Fabian places a hand on her shoulder as Aurora turns to face him. Aurora looks up at Fabian for a few moments before she tells him she is sorry for how she treated him. She wipes her tears away and walks past him towards the platform. Fabian takes a deep breath before he picks up his bags and walks to the platform as well.

### **Quotes**

**Patrick**: "You're being too aggressive Fabian"

**Fabian:** "That's how I win"

**Patrick:** "You're using too much energy when you attack. Don't forget, we don't need that much strength to cut someone"

**Fabian**: "I don't chop my opponents down. I kill them with as few strokes as possible"

**Abraham:** "So obviously don't enjoy fighting then"

**Fabian:** "Its how I was trained"

**Patrick:** "Just...try it. Be less aggressive and more...fluid and even more defence minded"

**Fabian:** "You can't win on defence"

**Patrick**: "Just...try it. What's the harm?"

**Riley:** "Look at those two, giving Fabian some pointers"

**Aurora:** "Yeah, maybe he'll learn something"

(Riley turns then bounces unto the couch)

**Riley:** "Why can't you just give the guy some slack?"

**Aurora:** "I consider your opinion bias considering he talked you off a stone pier"

**Riley:** "That is not fair"

(Aurora looks at Riley)

**Riley:** "Look. I know how you feel. He betrayed you worse of us all, but he's had a dozen chances to kill us and he hasn't done it."

**Aurora:** "You think its just in actions in Barcelona. I've always had trust issues, considering I spent a good few years as a slave and honestly? I'd appreciate it, if you stop trying to convince me that Fabian is a nice guy"

**Abraham:** "Everything ok?"

**Riley:** "Yeah. Aurora is still pissed at Fabian"

**Abraham:** "Can't say I blame her to be honest. I think she still struggles with the idea of being within 5 metres of Fabian"

(Riley chuckles but looks out seeing some Oil Rigs)

**Abraham:** "Must be in Gold Empire waters now"

**Patrick:** "What are the odds that Michael knows your alive?"

**Fabian:** "I doubt he knows"

**Abraham:** "Based on?"

**Fabian:** "If anyone knew Abraham was alive, I'm sure we'd have come across someone by now. We have been careful haven't we?"

**Abraham:** "Be that as it may, we should still be cautious"

**Riley:** "Plus we have the fake ID's the chairman gave us"

**Abraham:** "I really do owe him a lot"

**Fabian**: "Is anyone hungry?"

**Riley:** "You offering to cook?"

**Fabian:** "Surprise"

**Anita:** "The next train is in three hours"

**Man**: "But how do we know he's still going to be in Manchester"

(Anita opens her hand but then stops)

**Anita:** "That's a good point"

(Anita turns and looks at the map)

**Anita:** "If Abraham was smart, he'd want to fight Michael on a place of his own choosing. So its not likely he'll return to Barcelona or anywhere in the Bronze Kingdom"

(Anita looks up)

**Anita:** "He'll head north."

**Man**: "He wouldn't stay there thought would he?"

**Anita**: "No. Its only his route. Abraham knows Michael won't go to him. We can head him off at Berlin"

**Aurora**: "You are the last person I want to speak to right now"

**Fabian:** "I know. I just want to make peace"

**Aurora:** "Didn't think peace was the Kemiya way"

**Fabian:** "Is this a Kemiya thing? Or a me thing?"

**Aurora:** "I've always had trust issues. It took me sometime before I even trusted Abraham and Patrick."

**Fabian**: "Its not our fault we are Kemiyas"

**Aurora:** "But it is their fault about how they act, how much honour means to you all, how you treat women and how fighting solves all your problems. It almost makes me sick"

**Fabian:** "So you think Abraham and Michael are going to hash this out over a pint of beer"

**Aurora:** "You're taking my words out of context!"

**Fabian**: "Or maybe, you hate us so much...because you're becoming like us"

**Aurora:** "What?!"

**Fabian:** "Riley told me about what you did to Antonio, how you almost killed the Hunter who cursed Riley and even selling me out!"

(Aurora's face drops)

**Fabian:** "Oh yeah. Anita told me. It was you who told her I was in Barcelona. I was happy, I'd given up on Abraham and had a job. Then I get a message telling me the King wants me to cook for him and I ended up in the same cell as you and worse of all, you never said anything at the time!"

**Aurora:** "I...I didn't know Anita had taken over"

**Fabian:** "Admittedly that is true. But I find it hypocritical that you call us out for how we act, when you're clearly not much better!"

(Fabian turns and walks towards the door)

**Fabian**: "If you want some food, we'll make sure to leave you a plate"

**Patrick**: "I don't think this is a good idea"

**Riley:** "Will you stop Patrick? Consider this our last hurrah before we head into battle"

**Fabian:** "Speaking of which, you do have a plan yes?"

**Abraham:** "Like Riley said, lets just forget about the battles that lay ahead and enjoy the night. Go get a drink sure"

**Fabian:** "Alright. Anything else want something?"

**Patrick**: "We're good for now"

**Riley:** "Poker tables for me"

**Patrick:** "Good luck"

**Riley:** "Me? Luck?"

**Aurora:** "Good, Fabian is gone"

**Patrick:** "He has only gone to the bar and he will be back. He's not going anywhere Aurora. Personally? I think its about time to get over your hurt feelings"

(Patrick walks off)

**Abraham:** "Truth be told Aurora. He's not wrong. Your hurt feelings are not doing us any favours"

**Aurora:** "At least I can be within his 5 metre presence"

**Abraham:** "Progress then, but still not good enough. And what did he say to you on the boat?"

**Aurora:** "Doesn't matter"

(Aurora walks off as Fabian returns with his drink)

**Fabian:** "She ok?"

**Abraham:** "Still pissed dude"

**Vasily:** "Abraham?"

(Abraham looks up then steps back, opening his hand)

**Vasily:** "Lets not...make a scene here Abraham, considering that Michael wants you dead"

**Abraham:** "Ok then. Perhaps we can come to....an understanding? Or we could take it outside?"

**Vasily:** "There is nothing you have that I want, and even then, there are no promises that you can defeat Michael"

(Vasily turns to one of his men)

**Vasily**: "Get Michael on the phone"

(Man takes out his phone, but it leaves his hand and lands in Aurora's)

**Aurora:** "Perhaps Sir, its you who should take your leave before 'I' do something"

(Vasily looks at Aurora. His men step forward but he stops them)

**Vasily**: "Perhaps...Abraham, we can reach an agreement"

**Riley:** "You did what?"

**Aurora:** "I said I'd spend the night with him in exchange for his silence"

**Abraham:** "Vasily is a man of his word. We keep our end, he'll keep his"

**Fabian**: "He's right"

**Riley:** "I can not believe, its come to this!"

**Aurora:** "Look, I'll be fine Riley"

**Fabian:** "We should be sure of that. Someone should be close by in chase you need help"

**Aurora:** "So long as its not you"Abraham: "I do agree that you could do with some back up. Vasily knows you're a witch and he'll make sure to protect himself"

**Aurora:** "So you then?"

**Fabian:** "No, let me. If something goes wrong, at the very least, I'm expendable"

**Aurora**: "True, you are expendable, but I still don't trust you"

**Fabian:** "Then maybe this will earn it"

**Aurora:** "Fine"

(A knock comes at the door. Riley looks at the peephole then opens it up, getting a large box placed into her hands. She closes the door and walks into the room, setting it on the bed)

**Aurora:** "What is this?"

(Riley opens the box, revealing a dress and a pair of boots. She picks up the note inside)

**Riley:** "Its an address to meet Vasily"

(Aurora picks up the dress, looking at it)

**Riley:** "I hate dresses. But if I'm being honest? Considering how cute this guy is, I can think of worst ways to spend ones evening"

**Aurora:** "Gentlemen, if you'd be so kind as to leave the room"

**Vasily:** "Goodness, you look stunning"

**Aurora:** "I can't deny, its a great dress. Just a little tight"

(Vasily nods to one of his guards as he activates a suppression amulet. Both Vasily and Aurora feel its effects. Vasily pours out two glasses of Champagne. He hands one to Aurora)

**Vasily:** "A toast"

(Vasily taps his glass off hers before he takes a drink. Aurora watches before she takes one too)

**Vasily:** "Suspicious are we?"

**Aurora:** "Its how I've made it this far"

**Fabian:** "I'll admit, this telepath spell is impressive"

**Abraham**: "We used it before in Saint Marina"

**Fabian:** "What a fun night that was"

**Patrick:** "Good think we can hear them but she can't hear us. He's obviously got an amulet up"

**Fabian:** "Guess the small talk has begun"

**Patrick:** "Can't wait to get to the good stuff huh?"

**Fabian:** "Screw you dude"

**Riley**: "Fabian, shut your mouth and keep an eye on Aurora"

**Vasily:** "Are we going to spend all evening making small talk?"

**Aurora:** "What would we rather go? Hit the bed?"

**Vasily**: "I'd never force a woman to do anything she didn't want to do"

**Aurora:** "Well technically speaking, you kind of are. You've put me in a situation where I've no choice but to be here...with you. Do you do this often?"

**Vasily:** "I can't deny, you are correct"

**Aurora:** "So why? Considering your power and position"

**Vasily**: "I'm not an easy man to please. I want to find the one for me"

**Aurora:** "So...you're choosy"

**Vasily:** "I just...don't want to end up with a woman who isn't right for me"

**Aurora:** "Sometimes we have to make due with what we have. We can't all have the perfect relationship. It just doesn't work like that. Who would you consider the perfect woman?"

**Vasily**: "Someone...like you"

**Vasily:** "Stay with me in the city Aurora"

**Aurora:** "Believe me, I'm not the woman you seek"

**Vasily:** "Abraham can't beat Michael. And if he loses, you will be executed. But if you stay, I can protect you"

**Aurora:** "Abraham will defeat Michael."

**Vasily:** "Michael maybe power hungry but he isn't a fool. He will have prepared for Abraham's return and he won't stand a chance. If you stay with me, I can help you. How bad could it be for you?"

**Aurora:** "I...can't deny. Being a regional Queen would be nice. And you could challenge Michael? Like Michael challenged and beat Abraham to become Emperor"

**Vasily:** "I wouldn't stand a chance against Michael"

**Aurora:** "Plus...But I don't like the cold"

(Vasily takes a moment but then laughs)

**Vasily:** "You're only making me like you more and more"

**Vasily:** "I sense your reluctance. I assure you my intentions are honourable"

**Aurora:** "Did you say that to the other girls?"

(Vasily stops and sighs before he backs away)

**Vasily:** "I can't deny. All the others, as reluctant as they were did not question the situation"

**Aurora:** "I'm not like most girls"

**Vasily:** "Hence why I like you so much. Does spending the night with me really sound so bad?"

**Aurora:** "I can't deny, I can think of worse ways, but I don't like having my hand forced"

**Vasily**: "So why did you agree to this deal in the first place?"

(Aurora looks out the window. Vasily turns and looks as well before he looks back at Aurora)

**Vasily:** "He's watching isn't he?!"

**Aurora:** "Go on ahead guys. I...need to talk to Fabian"

(Patrick, Abraham and Riley take a moment before they head down the steps)

**Fabian:** "Something wrong?"

**Aurora**: "Thank you. For stepping in to save me"

**Fabian:** "It was nothing"

**Aurora**: "Stop being modest. Considering how I treated you?"

**Fabian**: "By my recollection, you saved me from Vasily"

**Aurora:** "I just...feel like I always need to be saved. From Richter, the Mayor of Hilfar, the poor captain who's death was my fault and the other two times I was locked up...with you of all people. I just...hate feeling so weak!"

**Fabian:** "Aurora. Two times I was in a cell with you, and I was forced into a fighting arena. How do you think I feel? Having to be saved all the time like that does not make you weak."

**Aurora:** "I'm not talking about being vulnerable"

**Fabian:** "I know, but the fact is, you put yourself out there, on the line and to me? That makes you brave. Its like I heard someone say in football. The only ones who miss penalties are those brave enough to take them"

**Aurora:** "You're using football as an analogy?"

**Fabian: "**Doesn't mean I'm wrong does it?"

(Aurora turns to face Fabian)

**Aurora:** "I'm sorry, for now I treated you"

**Fabian:** "Forgiven. Now come on. Got a train to catch"