The Testing of a Wizard - Viktor Gitin

dimension of dreams. You still haven’t learned the difference between confidence and arrogance, love and narcissism, self-sacrifice, and vanity. But your thoughts are pure. And because of this you can get the MIRACLE. But there is a price for everything. That’s why you have to sacrifice the most precious, sacred and true thing in your life.

GELO – What?! What should I sacrifice?

V.O.K. – You must sacrifice you love. You have to let go of Lizy. Don’t worry about her. Everything will be alright with her. But you will never see each other again, under any circumstances.

LIZY – Oh! How horrible.

GELO – No, I can’t. I love her.

V.O.K. – Then you won’t be able to obtain the MIRACLE. The realization of your dream requires the highest price. You have to choose what is more important to you: duty and vacation or love.

LIZY – It’s cruel! You can’t!

GELO – Wait. I’m ready to give up everything except Lizy.

V.O.K. – Gelo, you can’t haggle here. Take it or leave it!

Gelo is confused and upset. He sits down. Lizy sits down next to him and starts sniffling.

GELO – I don’t know what to do…

LIZY – Gelo, my darling! I feel as if I’m going to die right now.

GELO – Me too. I can’t leave without the MIRACLE. And without you I cannot…

LIZY – It must be fate. Obviously, we are doomed, and are not destined to be together.

GELO – Why are you talking like this? I haven’t even made my decision yet.

LIZY – No, the decision has already been made. It was decided when I went after you to help you achieve your goal. It was decided when Fadrius explained to me how I should act if I really loved you. And this decision was secured by my oath to Vedalia.

GELO – What oath? Why don’t I know anything about this oath?

LIZY – I took an oath so that I would do everything in my power to help you obtain the MIRACLE. I didn’t know it would turn out like this. Now the only way I will stay alive if you take the MIRACLE. And I have to stay alive; otherwise, I will break the oath and will die…

GELO – How could you do this!

LIZY – Don’t be angry with me please. For the sake of your dreams, I was ready to do anything.

GELO – You women are so egotistical after all. You didn’t even ask my opinion.

LIZY – Dear, Gelo. I’m devastated too…

GELO – Well, the decision has been made. There is nothing I can do but accept this. (Stands up and walks up to the MIRACLE) Keeper of the MIRACLE! I am ready to pay your price.

V.O.K. – Don’t worry about Lizy. She will live a good life, but very far away from you. You will never come across one another again. And remember the MIRACLE can only grant you one wish. Any but only one, don’t make a mistake! You can go home now. Your way back will be quick and easy. The MIRACLE will protect you from all obstacles. I wish you luck, young Wizard.

GELO – Thank you… Lizy, it’s time to say goodbye. I don’t even know what to say… On the one hand I feel happy because I have achieved my goal, but on the other hand I feel as if I have died…

LIZY – Don’t be upset Gelo. Everything will be all right with you. You will become a Great Wizard. You will be able to help people, and you will be happy because of it. And I will be happy to know that you are happy, love is the ability to make people you love happy.

GELO – I will always remember you.

LIZY – Thank you.

GELO – What for?

LIZY – Thank you, for being you!

GELO – Lizy! My beloved, Lizy… (Hugs and kisses her)

LIZY – Gelo! My darling, my dear, my beloved…

Lizy turns away and starts to cry. Gelo walks to the MIRACLE and takes it. There is a sound of a Gong.

Music plays. Blackout. Curtains.

* * * * *

Scene Seven.

The hall of the Queen’s palace. A mixture between a study of a sorcerer and a palaces hall. Fadrius sits at the table and looks through some papers. Hermit walks on stage. He looks around with interest and addresses Fadrius.

HERMIT – Good afternoon, Great Wizard Fadrius.

FADRIUS – (Taken a back and displeased) Good afternoon.

HERMIT – I was told, that you could tell me where Gelo is?

FADRIUS – It was in vain. I’m waiting for his return myself. But he hasn’t come back yet.

HERMIT – Shame… I was in such a hurry to get here…

FADRIUS – Why do you need him?

HERMIT – Well, the thing is him and me became friends when he was travelling to get the MIRACLE. I saved him from a landslide. And he saved me from solitude. Also, he invited me to live in the town next to him. And so here I am, since we are friends now.

FADRIUS – If you are friend, that is good. I’m glad to see his friends. I hope he will be here soon.

A panting Cannibal appears. Looks around and addresses himself to Fadrius and Hermit.

CANNIBAL – Hey old man, am I in the right place?

FADRIUS – I don’t know young man, it depends on what your destination is.

CANNIBAL – I’m looking for that young brat, Gelo. Where is he?

FADRIUS – He isn’t here yet; we’re still waiting for him. Are you his friend as well?

CANNIBAL – Well… not exactly. Actually, he owes me something.

FADRIUS – What exactly if it’s not a secret?

CANNIBAL – And who exactly are you, old man?

FADRIUS – I’m his