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Chapter 205. Kay Khosrow.

Several months later, as Piran was peacefully asleep, Siyavash rather rudely shook his shoulder. “Wake up!” Continue reading Chapter 205. Kay Khosrow.

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Chapter 204. Piran To The Rescue.

Several months later, as Piran was peacefully asleep, Siyavash rather rudely shook his shoulder. “Wake up!” Continue reading Chapter 204. Piran To The Rescue.

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Chapter 203. Alas for Siyavash.

At that point, Garsivaz decided things had gone on long enough. He gave Gorui a sharp nod, and at that signal, the warrior grabbed Siyavash by the beard and dragged him off the road. “God, make my son avenge me,” prayed Siyavash, but he had the sense to do it silently. Pilsam came running, only for Siyavash to wave him off. Continue reading Chapter 203. Alas for Siyavash.

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Chapter 202. Uh, Dad?

At that point, Farigis, still pyjama-clad and wild-haired, appeared on the scene. “Dad! What are you doing?” “Uh, hi sweetie,” said Afrasyab. “It’s not what it looks like – okay, it’s exactly what it looks like, but I can explain-” Continue reading Chapter 202. Uh, Dad?

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Chapter 201. The Old Afrasyab.

Siyavash was still weeping tears of blood half a league later, when they very suddenly and unexpectedly came face to face with Afrasyab. Siyavash took in several things very quickly – one, Afrasyab was in his old black battle-armour; secondly, he looked very, very angry, and third, they were almost fully surrounded. Continue reading Chapter 201. The Old Afrasyab.

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Chapter 200. Black Behzad.

Siyavash thought for a long moment. “No,” he said, finally. “This is the end of my life. I was never going to live forever.” Continue reading Chapter 200. Black Behzad.

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Chapter 199. No, Seriously Siyavash, Run.

Siyavash spent three productive days in tears bewailing his fate, while simultaneously refusing to acknowledge it or make any escape plans. Sometime in the middle of the fourth night, he suddenly sat bolt upright, screaming. Continue reading Chapter 199. No, Seriously Siyavash, Run.

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Chapter 198. Run, Siyavash, Run!

“How dare he!” roared Afrasyab, all his betrayed affection instantly transforming into raw fury. “After everything I did for him! Call up the army!” Continue reading Chapter 198. Run, Siyavash, Run!

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Chapter 197. Sorry, Daddy.

Siyavash hastily penned a letter in response to Afrasyab. Continue reading Chapter 197. Sorry, Daddy.

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Chapter 196. The Return of Eloquent Dave.

Not far outside Siyavashville, Garsivaz pulled his horse up short. “Don’t we have a soldier with a silver tongue somewhere?” All of the common men pointed at Dave, who nodded eloquently. Continue reading Chapter 196. The Return of Eloquent Dave.

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Chapter 195. "Treacherous Siyavash."

“Does he seem healthy?” asked Afrasyab, for the hundredth time. “Is he enjoying his time in Turan? How’s Farigis?” Continue reading Chapter 195. “Treacherous Siyavash.”

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Chapter 194. Gorui and Damur.

“Rise and shine, everyone!” called Siyavash the next dawn, fresh-faced and flexing in the morning sun. “It’s polo-o’-clock!” Garsivaz obligingly served, and Siyavash immediately responded with his go-to move: knocking the ball into outer space. Continue reading Chapter 194. Gorui and Damur.

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Chapter 193. Farud.

As Garsivaz was getting the grand tour of Siyavashville, a horseman suddenly galloped up to them. “Prince!” he shouted, slipping off his horse and giving Garsivaz only a very perfunctory bow before kissing the ground before Siyavash. “Wonderful news! Your wife has had a son!” Continue reading Chapter 193. Farud.

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Chapter 192. Nephew-In-Law.

“But I can do the next best thing!” said Afrasyab, perking up. “Hey, Garsivaz! Why don’t you go pay Siyavash a visit?” “Me?” said Garsivaz. “Why? We don’t have much in common, except, strictly speaking, you…” Continue reading Chapter 192. Nephew-In-Law.

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Chapter 191. Aren't You Forgetting Someone?

A little while later, Piran strolled into Siyavashville. “I finished whatever that tribute business was,” he announced, embracing Siyavash in a fatherly sort of way. It involved several backslaps. “Amazing what you’ve done with this place. It used to be nothing but thornbushes.”  Continue reading Chapter 191. Aren’t You Forgetting Someone?

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Chapter 190. Siyavashville.

Not long afterwards, Siyavash received a late-night text message from Afrasyab. Continue reading Chapter 190. Siyavashville.

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Chapter 189. Piran the Taxman.

A week of strenuous, but not quite satisfying feasting later, a letter addressed to Piran on royal stationery arrived. Continue reading Chapter 189. Piran the Taxman.