Chapter 2 b

Author's note

Priya Rajput In My Mind is

the Gorgeous and talented Sriti Jha

Previously on Amor

 Judge Kim announces Death penalty to Mr.James Blackwell

Mr.James denies any right to appeal

Ms.Jane Sullivan finds herself a huge professional and personal win

Ms.Priya Rajput is shattered

CHAPTER 2 B

Outside Supreme Court of Texas,
On the steps leading to the court hall
Downtown Austin,
Texas

5th july 2013

Somewhere around noon

As soon as Mr. James Blackwell was dragged out of the courtroom he was lead to a van standing at the foot of stairs... But The authorities had a tough time mainly due to the manic paparazzi swarming outside the court... each of the reporter present there wanted to have a kill ,  Because it was a scoop of a life time due of two reasons one it was Blackwell two again Scion of Blackwell embroiled in a murder case... Rumors were flying right left and center on the possible cause for such a lame representation of a person who not only belonged to a family...powerful but most respected too in all of North America and Britain... some were of the opinion that Mr. James was a psycho and Others were suspicious of Mr. Richards as he washed his hands off the whole affair

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Mr. James Blackwell Belonged to the illustrious Blackwell Family... who were and still hold the titles of Duchy of Bradford shire, Brittany, Count of Windsor, a string of hotels, hospitals, child care homes, woman welfare schemes, a tabloid and dozens of schools...almost all the elders have been Knighted so was Sir Richard Blackwell (James's Father) ..  Fate has many ways to play it's game  Mr. Richards and Mrs. Irina Richards had no heir to their legacy even after 12 years of successful and happy marriage being a single child to their parents they were staring at a possible lapse of their titles and properties which would go to 4 trusts acc to the will and testament of his father, just when they were thinking of adopting a child... their lives took a turn for worse... Irina got to know about a long lost affair of her husband with a waitress in one of his own hotels ... to worsen things further they got a letter from her and by fate it was Irina who got that letter... situation as of now doesn't warrant going into the details of the letter...but the synopsis was that she was leaving her son in Richard's custody as she was not able to take care of him. Although Irina could never forgive the betrayal she took in the boy ...which was tough considering the difficulties she had in finding out his whereabouts

due to the power they commanded they somehow suppressed the scandal and they were successful in keeping their divorce case low profile..

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Just before James was shoved into the van Priya came "Officer, a minute please"

 Officer apologized "sorry ma'am I can't...strict orders'"

Priya was losing patience by the second she tightened her fist by her side and said "just a second and then he is all yours" and tried to wave her hands towards him nonchalantly

Just then Agent Marsh made an appearance'"it's ok Paul!! Even the convict (he stressed it as if he enjoyed the insulting assiduously) is a human' besides we love our jobs eh? Think smartly' it's a big fish'so is the risk big' if you are pulled up for this 'misdemeanor' (sarcastically) then you are on your man!!"'and he laughed

Paul was still in 2 minds "But sir what if he escapes'he is a convicted felon on a death row'honestly I fear him" he added shakily

Agent marsh chuckled at hearing the word 'fear''and replied in that same tone'"oh man he wouldn't run'not on my watch'besides he is a big man I wonder why his daddy didn't come running with a towel to save his sonny" and made a cooing voice

Priya didn't give a damn about the sarcasm dripping advice all the time she was watching James...who never looked up'

Agent Marsh said something like "5 min as am very generous'." Which priya din't care'

All she cared was the man in front of her who had promised to be with her forever who had promised to walk with her through the age who had promised her that he would never leave' who meant all her world ...a world which was falling apart because of what??...a selfish...stupid recklessness... she couldn't check her rage

James looked up and saw the face...ONE face which was his own orb of light..his life...his love now covered with rage and anger... colored with sense of betrayal and pain and wounded.. although the lump in his throat was not allowing him to speak yet he tried to reason with her  " look ...it's not like what you-"

SMACK she slapped him (in a completely different setting she might have felt soaring just by hearing his voice and seeing him...but not now... all she could feel was nothingness...a big void inside her... as if she too died the moment she heard the sentence of his death penalty... all she could feel now was this blinding rage...of being let down..of being not trusted not loved)

Priya could barely manage few words "How could you do this to me...to us?"  she bowed her head trying to hide her emotions...saw her engagement ring and a reluctant smile came on her face...just when she thought she had a small light in her dark life...only then she noticed his hands...there was no ring' her light got extinguished...if it was possible to break an already broken heart...priya was going through that horror...she looking lost and dazedly asked "why??"

James couldn't form coherent words himself...this this lump in his throat was making it difficult' he did not meet his tear filled eyes with her..."am 'am setting you '.Fr-Free (his voice broke)'you are...Free to-to lead a new life... to-to move on (words hurting him immensely)" he turned away not seeing her all the while

Then Paul came shoved him inside the van and in matter of minutes or hours Priya couldn't care less the whole crowd got dispersed...she was left standing there' with an eerie silence and the words MOVE ON FREE ringing in her ears,,,her knees gave away and flopped on the ground all broken'

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Whatever James had Faced in his life... he learnt ONE thing...that was LOYALTY to the loved ones... and whatever sacrifices he made...he was STILL a child inside... Craving for Love Affection and Care from the ones he loved the most..his biological mother Angela...step mother Irina... his father whom he looked up as his idol...love of his life Priya,Sia who although technically there was no relation with, yet he was God Brother (just like god father he was god brother to her...I don't know how to write the relation lol) to her' Sia who entered his life and changed the whole way of looking at his life it was she who transformed him from Danny to James in every sense... it was she who filled his heart with the hope that one day His mom will accept him'it was she who brought Priya into his life the most kindest soul and most beautiful woman he had ever seen...it was she who inspired him to reach the zenith of architectural photography world... it was she who unknowingly  lead him to make the most difficult choice in his life' only if she was around...none of this would have happened... then again Love (amor) fate/destiny (sorte) and Sacrifice (Sacrificemus) goes hand in hand isn't it?

Chapter 2 a

Previously on Amor…

1] Dmitri wounded and unconscious is found washed ashore on the banks of river Alaknanda in Rudraprayag

2] He is helped by a tourist named Sunny and a group of nomadic monks

3] He is treated for his wounds by the monk

4] when he regains consciousness he out of precaution makes sunny unconscious by pressing at the base of his skull sharply

5] Arrives at a roadside Inn called Rudra and collects the 5 inch thick A4 sized green parcel waiting for him from the care taker, again as a precautionary measure he checks for any marks or prints of his hand, by using the dusty cloth and shaking it so that the dust would fall over the table where he kept his hand.. and when he was satisfied no sweat/oil were left behind he broke the earthen pot in the name of an accident ,kept on the table so that the entire place be deluded of water… eventually destroying any of the trace evidence…

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Chapter – 2 (a)

His Highness Udhay Singh Rajput's Study

Suryakamal Palace

Udaipur

India

7^th July 2013

17 : 00 hrs

Dmitri placed the parcel in front of the king and waited in shadows for further instructions…

His Highness Udhay singh Rajput's study was decked with rows upon rows of books on varied topics..all arranged in a shelves made out of choicest Top quality Teak wood and ivory… the floor was covered with premium quality Red velvet Carpet… and a Stunning Chandelier  hung low from the ceiling in the centre..

It looked like he was talking to no one in particular… as if he was mad and mumbling to himself... and the word had it that age had caught  up finally with the king…as he was nearing 80 years of age.. But he let the rumor mill work because failing age was a perfect cover  for  looking after the affairs of palace in one's own way… privately…..sort of without any unwanted interference…

He took the silver letter opener…and opened the green package…and kept the package on the side table's secret locker...closed the door...He said "I wish I was young, things would have been different…" he sighed sadly…

Dmitri replied "wishes are for tired weary souls, your majesty…"

His Highness chuckled for a while…and beckoned Dmitri to come in front of him…Dmitri didn't stir…His Highness fell silent…as if in some deep thought…then after 10 minutes he shared the reason behind locating and hiring the assassin's services…

"25 years ago My granddaughter Princess Smithakeerti  Rajput was abducted for ransom by some warring clans , she was not in front of my sight under my vigilance…She was just 2 year old kid who was on a trip to Delhi to meet her father… like always her father had differences with me… so he was staying away from the palace… it so happened that due to shrewd thinking of Gustav-"

Dmitri looked up sharply with barely a hint of shock "Master Gustav??"

His highness continued "-yes him! We could recover the ransom money and our grandchild too , we are human and to err is human… in what would be always my responsibility…I made the grave mistake of sending her to her father ,through trusted servants rather than I myself going with her… i am not aware of what happened but we got the news that my son's whole family was wiped out… Contract Killers" he glanced at Dmitri over his spectacles… he went on "your Alpha Swore of vengeance because he grew fond of my grandkid and her death affected him-"

Dmitri flicked the dagger from his side and swirled it in such a way that the blade was outside and the hilt towards him..he pointed the dagger's sharp edge at his highness's neck..it drew a small drop of blood…and hissed in a low voice  "Lies! We are No servants, we are not bound by weak relations and emotions , He is no Alpha … we are no dogs…" he spat angrily in a low menacing hiss…pressing the blade a little bit more..

His Highness was still calm… not a hint of fear…he replied calmly  "weapons are meant to be dangerous, and who wields it is much more dangerous… power lies not in act and weapons … but  in the knowledge , hence master is who, who has mastered the knowledge of delicate balance between actions and weapons ..."

Dmitri  pushed the royal Seat further back…it was now hinging at the back 2 legs…and the Dagger looked thirsty for the blood … he hissed like a poisonous snake  "how did you know of Master Gustav's word?" And he waved the dagger in blinding speed… the drapes behind the royal seat lay in shreds below …

His Highness replied "we hired his services as I said before… not in the capacity of a killer…but in the capacity of protector"

Dmitri kept his left leg on the royal seat's armrest and bent over the frail looking King...and now  much more near to the Face of king he hissed "Again Lies!!...We make the work find us"…

His highness replied "True… let's put it this way…Master Gustav found us?? Ok? My apologies I forget the etiquette…darn this old age…" he laughed a wheezy laugh "anyways …. He swore vengeance against the perpetrators and in a matter of 7 days the entire clan of that enemy royalty was wasted… Master retired to solitude...where after few years he met his time…I lost my entire family…what I was left with was my sister's daughter and her grandson  Prince Rudrpratap , and the memories of the  my only grandchild…only heiress…" suddenly his voice was laden with ancient grief "I was in denial for a long time…then I had to bow down to what we thought was reality….  7 years ago   I came to know that princess Smithakeerti survived the massacre…and that she was adopted by a wealthy barrister family in US of A …it was as if I got the reason to live… I sent my best and most trusted Student Danny A.K.A James Blackwell…An American Art-Photographer, in search of her…him being from same country, and well versed… Would be an added advantage… is it not Destiny?  Sorte  ?? That the assassin hired to kill me was you…whose master served us well …"

Dmitri Drew himself back to the shadows…"he is no master who has weakness… .we are no slaves to have a master"…bitterly

His highness replied benignly "looks like someone is in denial hahahaha" …he broke into a fit of cough ….after sometime when the cough got subdued…he stood up …and went to the west facing window…sharp arrows of golden setting sunlight was piercing through to the inside of the study… imparting a golden hue to everything it touched… "I have been waiting for the moment when I could hold my smithakeerthi  in my hug…I suppose she would have forgotten me…but I am his dadasa…and she my kid…I will jog her memory…slowly…"… he was lost in thoughts….

Dmitri din't move an inch in the shadow…

The sun sunk slowly in the horizon …broodingly…harking the turn of darkness…

His Highness knew not the content of the package Danny Had sent…

Chapter 2

Previously on Amor

1] Mr. Dominic Parker is a successful Attorney at the International Court of Justice..has name, fame, status.,power..but achieved it all by being unlawful..

2]he was diagnosed with Bone Cancer, which gave an opportunity to him to reform..

3] He loves his wife more than his life..who is estranged now...due to His own past follies

4] tries to meet Mr.Hapsberg and get hold of a patient's medical record...

and is unsuccessful..so he sets up a meeting with the warden...

5] He is struggling to be the person what his wife wants him to be..

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Chapter 2

Garden in the premises

of Parker Towers Main Building

Dallas, Texas

 7^th July 2013

00 : 45 hours

Dom was sitting on a stone seat lost in thoughts'Something Ms. Marcy (Dom's Secretary) had never seen him doing..She was standing for a long time now and her high heeled legs were paining'but she knew better not to complain..Lest she might lose her job'because everyone knew 'how strange this man was'and dangerous person to go against '

All of a sudden Dom stood up startling Ms. Marcy 'she said "Sir, do you need anything? Can I be of any service?" but Dom didn't so as looked at her'And walked in the opposite direction'Ms. Marcy had hard time keeping up with his speed'but it looked like he slowed down against his wish' And he came to a halt under the big Window of the Building'

"Place a Call to '"

Ms. Marcy straightened her glasses and panicked "But Sir, you have a council meeting today at 2 :OO-"

"-FBI agent Marsh and fix an appointment immediately-"  Dom Continued... Ignoring her words

"Ok sir! But, Agent Marsh? I-" Ms. Marcy was committing one mistake after another

He was interrupted by an incoming call which he glanced at and before accepting the call finished his Instructions "- and also I need the Case File of Rajput V/s Blackwell on my table in 30 minutes '" he swayed a bit as if his knees were about to give away'he swerved widely and held a nearby tree trunk for support, small beads of perspiration lined up his face'but he went on ignoring the searing pain in his lower torso and the nausea'"-Complete with all the physical/circumstantial evidences..Witness records'every single shred related to that case"

Ms. Marcy unthinkingly questioned her boss exactly the wrong thing' "Why do you need that case file sir? " ( what they say ?? Curiosity kills the cat *shakes head*)

Dom looked her in the eyes for a brief moment' and replied coolly in spite of all the pain' "Any time if you don't get my orders'please ask me to repeat (he stressed it as if he is making a mentally challenged person understand his words)'ok Marcy dear? See you wasted my time (he straightened the collar of her suit while talking)'so I need compensation right? Umm let's see' ah!!! (in a mock realization) Yeah'how about termination of your services? " ( he faked a charming smile)..Ms. Marcy was frightened by the shining blue eyes' she managed a stumbling apology and almost ran back into the building'

Now he called back the number he got the call from ' "Any leads ?"

A female voice slowly and in a low voice replied " am trying my level best all the things we had I have mailed you' but the forensic evidence is quite 'unreachable as of now"

Dom Replied "That's because??"

There was a long moment of silence at the other end' So Dom now limped to the nearby bench sat on it slowly'exhaling heavily 'and continued "look Dora, it's no use to fear now'you should have thought about dear Janie before YOU came to me'even now, I am fine with or without your contribution ( he shrugged, wincing in the process!) { 'help' is one word which Dom hates the most apart from people calling him Dom of course lol' he often says that Help is a word which on mere utterance makes the person weak}  one suggestion though, for old time sakes?? ...Next time try NOT to Screw up any Vital autopsy report'ok?" he quietly chuckled.

Dora was not particularly enjoying the conversation but she had no other go but to listen to this crap'"looks like someone didn't turn new leaf after all" she bit back 

It was her turn to chuckle' because she heard a sharp intake of breath from the other side'What she never knew was Dom was in severe pain' Dom masked it and continued his talk'which was still menacing ' (Because whenever Dom got into his little sweet chats ,{except  with his wife ,where it was just innocent romance}'it meant that he had some leverage)'"I am waiting for some company you know? It's so lonely out here'care to join me?" he teased

"In what?" Dora asked almost out of boredom

"In changing'mending our ways" offered Dom in a heart melting, charming way' Dora spluttered a bit (as it was no secret that she had a crush on Mr. Dominic Parker the Shrewd and dangerous Attorney with Killer looks') while she was trying to gather her scattered thoughts' Dom Laughed softly and said "Dora I am not the person I used to be anymore' patience is a brittle thing, besides'it's ever so easy to revert to old ways'isn't it? You are a bright girl to know what reverting would mean'to you'to sweet Janie'to Mr. Jason Sullivan-"

Dora shivered a bit' "-ok'ok' no ' wait I got it'" took a breath to calm herself'"WHAT are you hinting at Dom?" she added testily

Dom said popping some pills into his mouth "your co-operation"

"Done" the line went dead' Dora ended the conversation abruptly wiping her forehead'Dom shook his head and gave a lopsided grin when he got a message

1432, Sunshine Boulevard

1 hr from now

-Agent Marsh

Good!! Things are starting "finally" Dom thought and he whistled a bit ..stood up' tried to stretch then limped to the parking lot'

Chapter 1 (b)

Supreme Court Of Texas

Downtown Austin,

Texas

5th july 2013

11 : 00 a.m

Ms Jane Sullivan was a Gifted lawyer. No doubt, she had a bright future ahead ! She was the youngest in last 20 years to have become a District Attorney, She had this..this charm and convincing air about her, rationality seeped through every pore of her body. It wouldn't be an exaggaration to say that many begrudged her just for her calm rational thinking. But (As always ..there is a BUT) she was a human, that meant she wasn't perfect...she was a bit high...on her achievements, and her all rationale thinking was absent when it came to her people! and she was prone to blindly defend what she thought was right when it came to her people..whom she cared for..and this one particular imperfection might as well be fatal to her career ..which she was quite unaware of in the present situation... a warning signboard she didn't give heed to when driving on the road of life...

Mr.Peter Williams was clerk of court [An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in the court's administration, managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records] almost his entire life and in these 20-25 years, he had seen many cases of different types. Some gratifying..some forthcoming..some cunning..some outright simple..But nothing like this case (well almost) he had rarely seen an en banc  session [In the bench" or "full bench." Refers to court sessions with the entire membership of a court participating, rather than the usual quorum of three judges] coupled with a fast track case were the defendant plead guilty in the plea bargaining session , had no trials whatsoever..it was directly to sentencing not to withstand District Attorney herself  representing the prosecution counsel! he could not understand the importance of such a full house session..may be they deem important enough to be decided by the entire court ?? why and how does DA get involved in here, like personally?? he hardly saw a Asst.DA in any of the sessions let alone a DA..anyways he was in this profession long enough to learn that somethings are best to watch silently..

Jane finished her closing argument in front of the Grand jury ..and now the jurors were busy discussing the further decision..going against the usual norm chief Judge Mr.Kim din't adjourn the proceedings for a juror's break..but waited along with 8 other judges for the decision to be made after some deliberations  the jury forwarded their decision..and then the entire Judge bench went into vote..and the decision was relayed to the Chief judge..Agent Marsh who was sitting in the government counsel  was already planning to have a dinner part coming weekend!!...(its sad..he din't knew  his happiness was short lived !!)

Mr.Kim had all the details in front of him..in his career he never saw such a case of death wish written all over it..it was like Mr.James had no self preservation..he denied to have any attorney representing him..and the public defender ,who the court appointed for him made a weak case out of him..so weak that it was downright silly...He plead guilty , with no signs of regret whatsoever on his face (again its subjective what people choose to see isn't it??) Anyways it was 8:1 in the voting and the judgement was ready so he had no other choice but do his duty.

Mr.Kim cleared his throat and read out his Judgement " This judgement is in response to the case Rajput Vs. Blackwell dated 25th June , 2013 is presented now. after the detail examination of evidences and examinations of witnesses..the court now advances to the final judgement based on the advice of the grand jury " he waved his hand towards the jury box to his left were few of them nodded their head in response. " does the prosecution has to say anything ?? " and looked at the prosecution counsel.."No your Honor " replied Jane , Mr.Kim looked towards the defense council , which was almost empty except the public defender Mr.Hunter and his protege customarily " Do you have to add anything?" to which Mr.Hunter replied " N..No My honor" stuttering pathetically.

Mr.Kim continued " citing  Brown v. Brown, 322 U.S. 412 (1978) here it is deemed as a rarest of rare case keeping in view the admission of guilt by the defendant and the evidences pointing to the same..it is decided that the Defendant Mr.James Blackwell is found guilty-"

 'yes!!' hissed Jane clenching her fist below her table ' finally!! ' muttered Dora sounding more relieved than it was necessary...'i told ya..where is my 500 bucks??' asked one of the juniors in the prosecution counsel to an adjacent lawyer,probably some kinda bet was going on..to which the other lawyer hissed in a low voice ' Dammit ..Ms.Jane!! i should have known better to have bet against her'...out of all this mutterings which broke out only One person said ' God! No!!' ..Priya Rajput was the only soul in the Court who mentally was anguished by the judgement...

"- on multiple Charges of First degree Man-Slaughter , Abduction , Illegal detainment. But as is with the U.S State Judicial system every defendant is given a chance to an appeal before the Supreme Court --" his verdict was interrupted by Mr.James his moss green eyes had no fire in it..his features all set..as if he willed the determination  of what he was about to say..

" you honor my apologies ! I go against any secondary appeal-"

 Mr.Hunter looked flustered , and tried to talk to him "are you sure Mr.Blackwell? i ..mean this is a life term-to death penalty we are talking.."

 James din't heed his attorney's words and finished his sentence "-on the judgement " 

Mr.Kim looked at James for  a few seconds then continued his verdict "--taking into account the Defense's stand..it is decided that Mr.Blackwell is guilty on counts of illegal confinement and Killing of Sia Sullivan nee Rajput , Abduction of Amita Rajput . it is found that when Mrs. Sia was killed it was a gruesome act as she was 7 months pregnant and which was found violating the basic humanity...as such this court finds this case rarest of rare.. and awards Death Penalty to Mr James Blackwell set to be executed on 3rd September 2013-"

'YES! YES! yesss!!' Jane muttered happy beyond words..while Dora gulped loads of water and wiped the perspiration off of her forehead .. Tears Ran Down Priya's cheeks unable to withstand the pain..she clenched the railing of the gallery , hair askew..tear streaked face looking at James..who did not meet her eyes..but looked straight with no emotions whatsoever on his face...

Priya cried out aloud " NO!!! NO!!! you can't do this to yourself Danny!! NO..don't do it!!" she was a wreck..she pleaded to James with all her might..but James just closed his eyes..as if..as if his prayer was heard..as if his wish was granted..when he heard Judge pronouncing Death penalty..

Mr.kim said " Silence in the court please!" and continued his verdict " - and instructs the FBI to search for Ms.Amita Rajput and produce her in a fortnight..This Case Stands CLOSED " and he hit his little hammer and then he got up and left the room.. Priya sat stunned..while Dora and Jane hugged each other ..James was Yanked by a police officer roughly and was dragged outta the court to a van standing awaiting outside..

Mr.Williams gave a sigh and and put the stamp on the judgement papers..the stamping ringed with a tone of a finality ..breaking Priya's shock..and she slowly got up like she was in a trance...and walked out of the room slowly..not knowing what to do..where to go..

Chapter 1 (a)

Chapter- 1 a

The banks of Ganges

Rudraprayag , Uttarakhand

India

5th july ,2013

20 : 45 hrs

The confluence of the three rivers..Alaknanda,,Mandakini and Bhagirathi...was not only beautiful...But deafening too...in the cool night air filled with tiny droplets of roaring river...the mist...and the shining lights of few buildings scattered here and there..the whole scene was magical!!!...any hiker's dream...so was it for Sunny AKA Suraj...he was soaking in all the experience...he had never been to India..and after hearing lot about how Bhagirathi is untamed river and that rafting here was one of the best in the world..he worked out two weeks of vacation..and now he was here...leaning on a half broken..railing looking over the confluence of muddy Alaknanda , calm Mandakini and roaring white froth of Bhagirathi..forming myriad pattern...not that one could see it in the darkness of night..behind him were steps..many..leading up to a high perched temple..there was no sign of any Humanity...saving few passing by monks..."Hey There!!!" he thought he heard someone close by...waited for a few seconds...as there was no sound..he mentally laughed at his imagination..and continued sight seeing...at first he thought its his imagination..as the river was roaring how could someone listen to anything OTHER than that??..."Hey There"...he heard it again..but only this time louder than the roar of the river..clear like clanking of bells..he turned around and peered into the darkness...on the opposite direction from where the voice had come..

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Dmitri  doubled up on one of the huge boulders strewn all around making up the banks of a very noisy river...he did not know..where he was...or what he was doing there..but his well honed instincts..kept telling him..NOT to fall unconscious...as there was blood loss..he was soaked to the bones...it was damn freezing..and this general great weariness...his eyelids were drooping on its on accord..but the sever cold...made him shiver uncontrollably..but somehow he brought his head to bearing...slowly reached to his thigh holster..and took out a really sharp and mean looking Knife..or dagger??..well it was longer for knife and shorter for a dagger...having 2 sharp edges, on one side a sharp unbroken edge..and a serrated teeth like with wide gaps on the other.(Actually..it's THE legendary Damascus-knife breaker dagger one-of-its kind..thought lost on world.)..crudely with his left hand...he poked it in the raw wound.. on his right shoulder..scooped up the deeply lodged bullet...and flicked it such that it popped down on his side...all the while biting his tongue and inside of his cheeks to stop himself from crying out load in pain...(yes he was well trained..the most lethat assasin on this earth..and oh yeah he was very secretive too...his body was as if made of steel..still...he was a human..pain it did...)...now that the bullet was removed...he tried to locate it...which had fallen into a small depression on the rock near his head..he pocketed it...blood started pouring out copiously..so..he rummaged through his leather belt found a slim slit on the inside of his belt..and took out a pouch which miraculously wasn't wet..took at the dark powder...and unceremoniously dumped the whole of its content on his blood spurting wound..he lay there going through one of the WORST burning sensation EVER a man can endure..with not so much as a whimper outta his mouth..he was still disoriented a bit..and slightly dazed...but he had no time to go over mentally.. what actually happened...as a man in mid twenties having a digi-cam hanging around his neck strolled into sight...seeing as this being the only way he could get out of this situation..he propped his head in air a bit..called loudly..."Hey There!!". owing to the roaring river..but that man was not hearing him...he lay on sideways  motionless for few seconds...regrouping his scattered physical energy..and bellowed loud.." HEY there !!"...finally he could manage to draw his attention..but he was looking in the wrong direction...still calm and composed to the present situation..Dmitri tried to look around him..and found a medium sized boulder near his foot..he put every ounce of his remaining strength into pushing it with both his legs..while trying to hold the one he is laying on for leverage and support..due to his intense training and well kept physic..he could shove the boulder just over the edge off the another boulder on which it was lying..the boulder fell down..mini dust cloud and rolled to some distance down on the oblique banks and fell in to the river with *plop* sound and making a medium splatter in water..seeing the rolling stone..Sunny followed the path to a man lying on a huge boulder..on his sideways..breathing heavily...after few moments of shock to pass...he ran to that man's aide..and checked him for his pulse...which was falling..underneath his neck..and laid his head on his chest to hear faint breathing..he cried out "Somebody help me!! call 911!! this man's is dying...Please somebody help!! " then he realized this ain't states and not certainly calling 911 was meaningful here..thankfully he acted sane..and lifted the man up barely..put his hands around his shoulders and propped him into a sitting position..then seeing him drenched to the core and almost unconscious he heaved the man..who although appeared muscular...was lighter for his Body mass ratio..this helped sunny a lot..cos he was not a super hero having supernatural strength.. to keep the man upright...it was dark plus rock strewn path..hence it was difficult for both men to reach some level footing...still sunny heaved the now unconscious man to the steps nearby which was thankfully lit...and laid him there...he bundled up His outer jacket to make  an Impromptu pillow..and laid the hurt man's head...he ran back to his camping site nearby and brought the first aid kit..and he cleaned up Dmitri's facial wounds...he ran to the temple upstairs..and brought some help and now few people...carried the injured man to a healer's cave some distance ahead..

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Dmitri Korsak Ivanov was an assassin..not just any assassin But a learned assassin...tall...a Cold..silent...emotional unattached...lethal...loner...rude...yet very honest...strong...fast...Clever...secretive...mysterious...and ruthless efficient.. assassin...some one ...about whom nobody knows anything ...not even his employer...or contractor...he will never keep the payment IF he fails in his job..(which has never happened...) he doesn't leave any evidence behind...as he has the knowledge of loop holes in law...knows about the forensics...and also his medical knowledge is spot on...is well versed in 16 languages..is master of deception...someone whom..any of the FBI/CIA/KGB...and the likes would envy about...AND most importantly...he has had no relations...to tie him..which can be used as leverage against him...has an impressive track record of finishing the JOB...on the DOT...effortlessly...with no evidence whatsoever...he is risky...to be employed though...cos whenever he gets any contract on anyone...he does all the work...like getting details...finding a time to kill ...planning everything himself...hence don't like interference/orders from anyone not even employer...and he is tricky to approach too..cos although to the client it may look like he/she found him out...its actually Dmitri who "makes" the client find him..

you might find his resume interesting..but he is human after all!!...so he missed on his JOB for the first time..costing him a long detour not to say the wound..the precious time lost in the detour...and some unwanted spotlight...he could feel..things changing...on a massive scale around him...he was Correct again...

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After few hours the injured stranger woke up..found himself in a cave on a straw mat lighted with incense and oil earthen lamps...and dressed in a saffron dhoti...or rather more properly wrapped in one..a monk nearby who was deep in meditation...din't even open his eyes..when the stranger rummaged the small place..found his dagger kept in a niche in wall..and put on his still damp cloths...now that all his energy had come back...and finding his wounds not paining anymore..he left the protection of cave...(now ..normally people would expect a small chat or even thanks being uttered in these circumstances..but Our assassin was not a man of courtesies..in fact not used to any company of civilization..din't think twice before leaving abruptly...and so was our monk...who it looked like din't care about the wounded stranger..or the time of night)...sunny was still soundly asleep snoring a little...him being an assassin...it was his nature to kill anyone who Knew him..or see him...but he was sensible..and had common sense too...) but before leaving he lifted the head of sunny gently...and with his right hand forefinger and middle finger pressed at the nape of his neck...sharply...immediately his features relaxed as if sunny was knocked out of his senses...now that the only witness taken care off...Dmitri walked in the pitch black night purely with the help of his now-accustomed-to-dark-vision...faint moonlight ...and the sense of direction..taking clue from the nature around to find his way through the rocks bush and pebbles..

just before a hour or so to dawn..he made it to NH 58 (national highway connecting to Haridwar a holy city) ...walked a mile or so more...to a roadside Inn...called "Hotel Rudra"...and tapped the receptionist's Desk..a man sleeping with mouth wide agape..woke up with a start...and stared at the stranger who looked more like a homeless man ...than any customer..doubting that he could even afford a room in here..(although the Inn looked more like shabby rooms put together..still the caretaker felt proud of his place..often calling it his "raani"... queen) he asked "aapko kya chahiye?? kambra ya khana??"  in the local language..there was no reaction from the stranger...so thinking that he was not clear before...the caretaker repeated himself in broken English.." you what ...wanting??...room..or .eating??" he coupled it with miming..making gestures..after what it seemed like eternity..the stranger at last spoke.. " Kuch nahi...Mr.blackwell ka koi parcel hey??" (although the language was NOT impeccable...he could pass of as a localite with his knowledge one of his weapon in his arsenal...which helped him go incognito during his "assignments")...

caretaker was perplexed and confused...and scratched his head a bit...and said.."bilaack...kaun?? oh bhaisaab...chadaakar aayeho kya?? chal fut yehaan se...najaane kahaan kahaan se aajaathe hein subhe subhe ..." he muttered on irritated...

Dmitri saw the clock behind on the wall ...and kept his be-gloved hand on the desk calmly with first down and open palm up..." green parcel...jo ...kal mila hoga..aapko.."...

Caretaker...was beyond irritation...first of all his business wasn't going well..top of that a beggar like man comes and "demand" things he doesn't know of..and honestly he was afraid of strangers..specifically looking homeless...and this man had some menacing feel about him...and fair skin..fairer than those ladies in fair-n-lovely add...and under all those  exhausted look..he was looking beautiful...suddenly Caretaker was afraid of this man..cos he had heard his granny say of ghosts and..vetaals...so he fearing the worst gave  a look at his legs..to check whether the stranger's legs were proper or turned...his legs looked good..assured now...his irritation came back.."aisa kuch nahi mila mai baap...ab yehaan se padharo!! " and he slammed his hands together above his head and closed his eyes..and went on muttering..." tum jaate ho ya hum police ko bulwaayein?? mujhe kuch nahi mila..kuch nahi pata...agar..saheb ne dekhli----" his monologue was lost on Dmitri...as he caught sight of a green colored parcel inside a half-opened draw in the cupboard next to the desk...he tried to reach from where he was...but the out dated TV and all other paraphernalia was not letting him do so...so he swiftly kept his left hand on desk and swing his entire body and jumped on the other side of the desk...took a step and retrieved the parcel which was 5 inch thick and was of A4 size...and on the same step swirled back put his right hand on the desk and swinged again to the other side of desk..in a lightening speed...and took a nearby dusty dust cloth hanging from desk..and shook it vigorously..the dust fell as a fine powder on the table...he took a cursory glance on the surface of the table..satisfied he said a short "thank you" to the caretaker ..who opened his eyes and looked up surprised... and a "sorry" as his arm elbow collided with a earthen pot filled with water kept on the opposite end of TV on the desk.. "mujhse galati hogayi...maaf karo..." but before the caretaker could say something...everything happened so fast..the earthen pot broke and inundated the small desk with water..making te caretaker step back a little and most bizarre was the stranger left the inn in a  blink of an eye...before the water could hit ground...

Chapter 1

Before i start with the actual story..i would like to share the actor in mind for the various roles

important ones would be now..the supporting cast would be shared as and when story progresses..

Mr.James Blackwell .. the charismatic Jensen Ackles

Dmitri Ivanov...that would be immensely talented Jared Padalecki

Mr.Dominic Parker...the Awesome Misha Collins

Narrator...That would be ME/MYSELF...

[Blue sentences are that of Narrator's]


[all the chapters will have 3 parts..baring few ]

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Chapter 1

When a man is pushed to the limits...he finds a new meaning to his life..a new purpose which fills him with strength...its not a hard fast rule that once a thief should always be a thief...

But ALAS!! in realty second chances are rare...
the same thing happened with our one of the leads here...
Mr.Dominic Parker...had an envious life...a successful lawyer at the International Court of justice ..married to a renowned Beautiful  Doctor... had Impressive Track record and Looks...Shrewd Mind to the point of cunning...Never-Give-up attitude..not to say Millions of bucks at various Banks...
As we all know things achieved by unfair means does not lasts long...poor Mr.Dom...i mean Mr.Parker he being all intelligent ...underestimated life in his arrogance...and hence when life got back at him...it gave him a nasty shock..
optimistically...there is always a light at the end of tunnel right??  Thank fully Dom did have the senses to SEE the right opportunity life was throwing at him..grabbed it..and earnestly started to change himself...
as an afterthought Why does people need a sound thwacking by life to come to their correct senses? i son't get it...is way above me..so i guess Dom shouldn't be angry..after all he broke the trust...rebuilding it is a gargantuan task isn't it? what say friends??...

Office of the Chief Superintendent

Connecticut Valley Hospital for the Insane

Middletown, Connecticut

5^th July, 2013

10 : 30 a.m

"I need this patient's  file Mr.Hapsberg ...and I believe I have been denied thrice already..." said Mr.Dominic Parker (for all purpose whom we shall address him as DOM...just the way he DOES NOT likes to be called)...

Mr.Hapsberg was lean and aging with thick round glasses balding from front...with wisps of grey hairs near his temples...but his physical bearing  wasn't least Intimidating...although anyone seeing him would feel... Instant Respect..."your Belief is well placed ...Dom ! I did see an application of that sort...and indeed rejected it thrice...yet you are Here.." he said.. leaning back on his seat and and  with his hands together finger tips touching..

"Its parker"corrected Dom automatically... pressed further... "I wanna know why? When I have stated my reasons and intended purposes..."his calm behavior was sort of misplaced in the present situation...only he knew In what condition he was..right now...

"so shall it be...Mr.Parker...you being man of law and all ..should be aware of the protocol..."stated Mr.Hapsberg in a straight Business-like tone..disapproving the man in front of him..by the minute.."and besides...there is this patient-Doctor privilege... which you are trying to breach...and this patient happens to be MY patient.. Unless you have come through proper channel following protocols..and can CONVINCE me about your..this...this supposed intention(sarcastically).i am afraid i will be of no help...Have a nice day "

The stress he did with sudden inflection of his tone with the words "my"and "Convince" pretty much ended this topic for Dom.

(.but the relentless man he is...he wasn't gonna be bogged down by this..he had seen much worse "co-operation" in his 15 years of law career...nevertheless he was a bit worried..on the inside..which his ego wouldn't allow him to admit.... it would take just moments to use "connections" to get the job done..owing to his status in the society...but he din't wanted that..as he was trying to change,...)

he came out of the office his high end latest Mobile rang..not in any mood to talk to any one at the moment he din't pick the call..instead he went to the Nurse's station as a small plan formed in his cunning mind..he rapped his knuckle twice at the warden's door...but there was no one inside ..he looked for the warden left and right in the corridor and waited for a bit...it was more than a hour ..as each passing hour was precious to him...he decided to leave a note to the warden..she was a kind lady...and was the one who informed him of the Doc overseeing this patient..Although she instantly regretted divulging this info...on seeing the look on his face..

He wrote a note and requested a meeting later in the day...As he drove back to his home (much more like a palace it was..)...his phone rang again...he ignored it.. gave the key to the valet to park his car and went up to his bedroom..got changed..and was about to catch some much needed sleep when his phone rang again..this time Dom bothered to check who was it...and he was..taken aback..for a while didn't knew what to do...nevertheless picked it up against his wish

(its hard to face the people who truly loved you and cared for you..after the trust is broken)

"am doing what I should...at least I Think am doing the right thing...yet you think am not humoring you" Dom said resigned...

"I know THIS time you aren't lying DP...its hard to trust you.,.am hoping against my past experience that you will change..am not sure for how long this will last..but I do know..this is last of the chances..to you..to me..to us.." replied an accented detached voice..with no emotions..as if no feelings existed any more...it was Dr. Anita Parker..Dom's estranged wife...AND his Orthopedic Oncologist (That would be Bone cancer specialist)

"And you think I don't feel the same way??.."he ran his free hand through his hair and exhaled heavily... "things Change..CHANGE... for god's sake Anita! So did ...-" Before he could finish Anita said  "lets not have this Discussion again...i called you 'cos you are late for an appointment...look... I dunno what you think.." "i hardly know you these days"she added as an afterthought "but For me each and every patient of mine is important..so as your doc I expect seriousness .. if I had my way I wouldn't have bothered you about this..but being professional i have t.---"

Dom replied in a decided tone "Don't Worry Doc!"he stressed the word Doc  hurting ... "I know to KEEP promises...but for now  Thank you for your CONCERN.." again he stressed the word concern more than needed... "I appreciate it"he ended the call curtly and threw the mobile in half-rage Half-Guilt...with such force that it broken into smithereens and parts flew everywhere...

Prologue 3

United States Supreme Court Building

Washington, D.C

15 : 50 hrs

Asst Dist.Att  Dorothy Sullivan... dialed a number on her  cell while climbing the concrete Steps to the Court Building...waited for the ring to be answered...she was restless..."Dammit...Pick up the phone for Pete sake!!!"...a faint soft strong female voice answered the call "Dora...what happened any development??"...to which Dora answered ..."Listen...Jane...i don't know...my mind is frozen...i really dunno what to do..." the female voice answered "...be calm...gather your thoughts...take  a deep breath...tell me what happened...." while she calmly waited for a few seconds..Dorothy pulled herself up...and forced herself to say out the words.." you not gonna like it...Its about Danny...His...his...execution has been stayed..." there was a pause for a long moment...Dora was starting to get doubtful...whether Jane was on or not..."hello...hey...are you there???"...she asked for some sort of confirmation...Jane replied matter-of-fact .." That was bound to happen...with Dom's involvement ...it was bound to get complicated...i have no influence on Attorney Gen right now...so i guess we are in a tight spot...still...i believe 24 hours is a long time...anything can happen-" she was cut short by Dora..."how could you be so ...so calm...?? all i can see is Injustice she was the last gift to us??? how can YOU be so calm when...what sort of an aunt are you?? we don't even know if Amy...is Alive...." Jane finished her sentence..." or not!...hope is all we got Dora...we are doing our level best...by losing your cool you are not gonna fetch anything...lets be calm...and hope Agent Marsh finds out Amy before Danny gets to her...2 things are clear to me..and you have to focus now...Danny should be punished...Amy should be found..."Dora replied exhausted..." ok Jane i will check on Agent Marsh...right now i can't do anything about teh stay order  till tomorrow morning...i will concentrate on Amy...can..you take care of the OTHER case... for a while..??..." Jane accepted the idea...and Dora finished the conversation..." we have to Get Danny for what he did to us...Janie..."  

DA office

United States District Court ,

Dallas , Texas..

16 : 00 hrs

" Can I come in " asked a Pleasant smooth calm voice...he was standing parting the door a bit wide..with white tucked in shirt and grey Suit...with forget me not Blue eyes clean shaven roundish face and black hair.. a small smile playing on his lips...with one hand at the door and another carrying a small briefcase...the room was fairly simple...had a table with all modern paraphernalia..and a woman was seated...it read Jane Sullivan District Attorney of Texas...boldly in brownish Black metallic nameplate...Roundish face...black hairs...waist length.. and on the slender side...with beautiful chocolate brown eyes...without looking at his direction she said "come in..." while she was going through a classified file...

" I guess you heard the news...Jane..." said the man...

Jane looked up calm...nothing gave away her thinking..." Looks like you have made your point Dom...i get it...-" he was cut short by Dom " ah! its just the beginning Ms Jane...you have to see a lot still..." Jane was getting a bit frustrated every second this man was standing there..."i guess i am invited!! and as you are not in the state to offer a seat..the gentleman i am...i will sit myself ...here..." and he sat in front of her table...happy with that smile still lingering..on... Jane was getting pissed by the second...which anyone could tell by sudden flush in her cheeks...still she pressed on trying all her might to be calm..."...Tell me Mr. Dominic Parker....what you Possibly (stressing the word as if  it offended her) gain from all this??? i mean we all know you can  twist a lie into truth  in few moments..." She snorted sarcastically..." you have name... fame...wealth...quite a few admirers.." she glanced at the Juniors working outside her cabin ".....and success...if i am not wrong..you have a very impressive record...of 93 % success...making it the second highest success streak!! after me...that is..." she added smugly"....y have you put all that at stake in THIS case of all the cases...what interests you??"...

All the while Dom was sitting... playing with the paperweight...twirling it all over...he stopped the spinning paperweight...slowly looked up and said coolly ..." if you don't know the craft of law..then its your folly janie..i am a lawyer in International Court Of Justice not for nothing...besides everybody can have their 'personal' reasons...like say... you??? " he pointed moved his right hand as if introducing her to someone...cocked his head sideways as if Judging her..."is it ethical  (stressed that word as in ...calm retaliation) that half of the prosecution in this case is made up of family members with vengeance in their mind??"..he resumed the spinning of paper weight..."...i'm sure the judge would need some fresh set of eyes to look at the case.." and he quietly laughed to himself straightening his Collar...Jane's self restraint was at it's limits...she ground her teeth.."Out...before i lose my patience...GET OUT!!! "...she held the top of her seat tightly...controlling her anger...

Dom stopped the paperweight's spinning with left hand...raised both of his hands...and said laughing.." ok...ok...i will not push you any further...as it is things are complicated for you ...i wont stoke the fire more...go home janie...take rest...'cause...you have a long day tomorrow...." Jane shouted..."OUT!!!!..."  making the juniors look up from their works..all around the office.. Dom took his briefcase..and slowly headed to the door..." My dear Janie...Its Just The Beginning..."