Melos pushed people walking along the road and run like a black wind. He ran across fields, jumped over streams and ran ten times faster than the sinking sun. Then Melos heard a group of travelers talking.
I am sure that man is already on the cross.
It made Melos running even faster.
His clothes were almost gone. He could not breathe. He coughed up blood more than once. Then, far away, Melos saw the castle tower. He was almost there. Just then, someone came up to him. Mr. Melos, I walk work for your friend, Selinuntius.
What is it?
You must stop running. It is impossible to say save him now.
No. the sun is still in the sky.
But you must think about of your own life.
My life is not important. I made a promise that I would come back.
Selinuntius said the same thing. After they took into him to the killing ground, the king may made fun of my Master. But he said, Melos will come.
That is why I have to run. He believes in me. I may be too late, but that is not important anymore. I am running to protect something much bigger.
Mr. Melos, I don't understand what you are talking about. But if you have to run, run. Just as the sun was about to sink, Melos reached the killing ground. He made it. But then, he saw soldiers tying Selinuntius to the cross. He gathered his last strength and ran through the crowd.
Wait, you must not kill him. I am back. I am here. Melos run up to Selinuntius and held onto his feet. The crowd cheered.
Selinuntius was freed. Melos said with tears in his eyes.
Hit me, Selinuntius. Just once, I had a bad dream. If you don't hit me, I won't have the right to be your friend.
Selinuntius understood everything. He hit Melos so hard that the sound echoed everywhere. Then, he smiled and said.
Now, it is your turn to hit me. I too had a time I could not believe in you. It was only once, but it was the first time in my life not to believe in you. you have to hit me, too.
Melos hit his friend’s cheek, and then they hugged each other.
Thank you, my friend.
The king was watching from behind the crowd. He came up and spoke to them.
You have taught me a lesson. Both of you have shown me people can trust each other. Could you be my friends?
The crowd cheered noisly. Then, a girl came up to Melos with a red cape. Melos didn’t understand, so Selinuntius said.
Melos, you are not wearing any clothes. This lovely girl doesn't want other people to see your body.
The strong Melos’s face became red.