Chapter 1

 Hayal was riding her horse, Aslı to back to the tribe on orders of Osman Bey. He wanted her to tell Selcan Ana about the troubles coming and if they need to make any preparations. He knew that Dundar Bey was up to no good partnering with Alisar Bey.

Hayal's POV

I entered the tribe and brought my horse to the stable. I hurried over to Selcan Ana's tent to give her Osman Bey's message. I also snuck a little visit to my best friend/sister, Emine. She had been longing to see me and I'm surprised we're friends even though were are very different. Emine is like most of the other hatuns in the tribe, making food, taking care of the wounded, and falling in love, the thing I hate the most. Zohre Hatun has tried so hard to marry me to Batur Bey, but I just straight down refused. I want to live free and like an alp, not a hatun who can't go out. Emine would always beg-- "Hayal! When do you get here?" Emine whispered, interrupting my thoughts. "Selam Aleykum, I just got here to deliver a message to Selcan Hatun. I decided to visit you because I know that if you knew that I came without seeing you, you would get really mad." I whispered back. "Oh..good. It's good you're not staying around anyway because..." Emine's voice trailed off. "Because what?" I countered back. "Aliser Bey wants to marry Aygul and.. well - she really wants Batur to marry you, even after you've rejected." she spills. I couldn't believe it. Dundar Bey made his whole family say an oath to keep all the hatuns happy and they could be of their own will, but apparently not. "I can't believe it. Zohre Hatun broke her family promise and is now always trying to chase her son after me. I will teach this Zohre to keep herself out of my business." I storm out the door but am stopped by Burcin entering the tent. Ugh, these women are so annoying. I roll my eyes and step aside her, but she blocks my way. " What do you want Burcin?" I hissed. "Zohre Hatun is expecting you in the marquee." she hisses back. "No. No way I'm going in there. She broke her own family promise. Do you know this, hatun?" I shouted and shoved her out of the way. Finally, some peace of mind, I thought. Then I remembered the real reason I was here. I hurried to Selcan Hatun before I could forget the message.

Selcan Ana was sitting peacefully when I entered. She saw me and we exchanged a big smile. "Selam Aleykum Hayal kizim." "Waleykum Selam Selcan Ana. How are you, and how are things going between Dundar Bey and Alisar Bey?" I let out in a breath. Now I feel that half my burden is just gone. "It's not going well kizim. Alisar wants to marry Aygul and of course, Dundar couldn't be happier about it. Well, enough about that, why have you come to the tribe? Is it a message from Osman'im?" "Yes, it is. He said that the Moğollar are at the brink of attacking all the Turk tribes that do not bow down to them. Osman Bey said to start taking precautions. He knows that they can attack anytime." I said, making sure to convey the full message. " Tamam kizim, I will let them know.  Inshallah, we won't face any troubles." " Inshallah Ana, Inshallah.  I should get going, Osman must be waiting for me." I walked out of her tent. I worried about Osman, my brother. Even though I was adopted, he treated me like there was no difference. I immediately snapped out of my thoughts and got on my horse to leave the tribe. 

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Bala and Gonca hatun were setting up in the new port bazaar. Alisar had come and they were worried about their father, Sheikh Edebali. "I hope that Alisar Bey doesn't cause any trouble to our Sheikh," Bala said worriedly. They knew that Alisar Bey wasn't a good person and had partnerships with all of their enemies, and was clearly their enemy.  Just then, Alisar Bey came out of their workshop and started talking to an old lady. He clearly wanted to show everyone that he was a good person and that he had no intention to hurt them. But, Alisar Bey's eyes went straight to Bala. He walked over to her and started talking. "May it be easy, Bala Hatun." "Thank you, Alisar Bey." " Mashallah Mashallah your hands produce beautiful things." Bala just nodded in return. She did not like where this was going. "Even a smile is a grace for me, Bala Hatun." Bala looked away and said, "Towba Astaghfurullah." Alisar Bey started getting furious. "Bala Hatun. You are ignoring me, but are understanding my feelings. I want you to be the sultan of my heart. I am having issues with the most beautiful problem. But, even being destroyed by you is good." Bala knew exactly where this is going, so she stepped aside to dodge him, but Alisar stopped her again. "I talked to your father, he didn't allow me. But, I will wait. A smile or a look would be a seed of hope for me." "You're putting me in a difficult position, Alisar Bey. You can't water the rose of a stubborn garden." "I'm waiting for you, Bala Hatun. Whenever you feel ready, just call me over. Your Sanjak Bey is always at your service. But, as I wait, I will repeat this to myself over and over again. ' O heaven faced, I am so busy with you that I can't even remember myself'." he finished. Bala was clearly getting irritated as ever and decided it was time to speak out again. "You're going too far, Alisar Bey. It doesn't suit you. I am done." With that, she and Gonca went into their workshop, tired of Alisar bickering over his love. 

Osman and his alps were had entered a cave, their secret cave. Siddik and Samsa Cavus were already there. The cave was like a mini tent with weapons, shields, tables, food, and beds. "My Bey, one must be scared of you. You drilled a hole in the mountain." Konur Alp said, clearly very surprised. "Inshallah,  we'll destroy all the obstacles that come in our way, especially that Alisar Dog. He will come to the tribe acting like Dundar is his friend and on the inside, he will destroy him inside and out. We have to show Dundar Bey the truth, or else, it will be too late. Who knows what he can do in that time." Osman said, full of grief and hope. He was trying really hard to bring his uncle to the right side, to make him see the truth, but he just kept running away from it. They suddenly heard footsteps and drew out their swords, but they saw that it was Hayal. They all sighed in relief and put their swords away. They put their right palm to their chest in greeting. "Bey, I delivered the message to Selcan Hatun. She said that she would start taking precautions." Hayal delivered. " Guzel. Is there anything else that is happening in the tribe that we need to know?" Osman asked. "Yes, there is. Alisar has asked Dundar to marry Aygul and he said yes. At the same time, Zohre Hatun wants me to marry Batur and I declined the offer. And then Gunduz Bey..." her voice trailed off. "What happened to my ağabey, Tell me," Osman shouted. "H-he was attacked by someone. Thank Allah he is still alive but his position is not good." She stuttered out. Osman's mind started racing with thoughts. Who would do this? Why would they do it? " Alisar! It's all his doing. Hayal, Konur, Boran, you three come with me to the tribe. Hayal, when you get to the tribe, take Emine with you to the port bazaar. I want you both to stay there until I tell you so. But when going out of the tribe, be careful that no one spots you. Also, I want you to take the Butterfly Fields Path as it is safer than the other paths. Tamam?" Osman Bey ordered. "As you order ağabey."  Osman smiled and Hayal smiled back, but she fought back all the worriedness she wanted to show. She knew that this was the start of something that won't be good.

A/N: Hello you guys! I hope you liked my first chapter. I am not a very good writer and am only a middle schooler. Most of the events will be based on the Kurulus Osman episodes but they will grow to be a bit more fictional.

Alisar's starting to show interest in Bala, but... weren't Aygul and Alisar about to get married? Is Alisar double crossing? Will Gunduz get better? Will the Mongols attack their tribe? Will Hayal and Batur get married? Will Dundar find the right path? Will Hayal grow to understand what love is?