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Evold:
Anga is the Dillan of Mogula. Wishing him death every day but still standing

JerryOJerry6429:
Ogbemi it's silver1996

I just tire for the guy self

purity23:
Vuga is here, Francis will soon arrive and Katherine will be saved
Thanks for the update

U welcome dear

Thanks man

Napoleonsammy:
For a moment I thought Francis was watching, but no. He wasn't there. Story's just so unpredictable. Kate has two lovers now.

At Akpatu, the good guys have turned bad. Pious is now the Carlos of old,everybody trying to get revenge on him. Kess on the other hand is another philip. The police conspiring with royalty. Maybe chief Justin would be become another Ferico.

Nice work silver. More ink to ur pen.

izaray:
Taka's confidence sha, so funny

Thanks for the update

U welcome dear

JerryOJerry6429:
This Anga is one small devil o

sly12345:
Me am just waiting for the action on the funeral day.

Abi

Ann2012:
Operation save Katherine
Thanks for the update

You welcome dear

moorevic:
am loving it keep it up silverpenis

Huh.. It's silver1996 o

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 54









A muscle twitched involuntarily at the corner of Francis right eye, his mouth formed a rigid grimace. With a hand barely lifting the big bag of mental tools, he stepped into the threshold of the palace court and all the while staring at the ancient designs of the wall. The fitfully sunny morning would either see the dawn of his new life with Katherine or snap his dreams in two......
The palace was quite different from anything he has ever seen before, though old, it's wall were white stones and it's roof was somehow pointed giving it the look of eccentric crown.., he guess the palace was as big as twenty of the ordinary houses of the town....

Cold sweat glistened on his brow as he look around to see if there was any sign of her.., but she wasn't anywhere in sight and he wonder if she was really in the capital..
He sigh as he thought she could be lock up somewhere, whatever may be the case, he is here now and he won't leave without her....

"Your majesty... "The huge man they've been running errands for greeted...

Francis finally dropped the heavy bag and reach his hand up to the swelling on his neck, he really felt there was no need kneeling down and bowing their faces on the ground but he had no choice but to do it, from the way the one with the crown on his head and the rest at his side were staring at them, anyone in his right senses could tell they are non-hearers of old chestnuts.., besides this was the capital and from what he has learnt, the king of the other villages pay homage to the lord of the capital....

He felt his insides grow warm in an unpleasant way and his stomach, though empty, writhed as if struggling with a rich meal...., he weave his fingers in and out of each other as he waited with the rest of the group for the king to give them an order to get up.....

"Rise... "Lord Kubali said..

With a deep drag, Francis stood up so did the rest of them, he smirk when he caught Zed and Levi gaze, he saw Levi eyes roaming around and he quickly guess he could be searching for Pandora just as he was searching for the other part of his heart... Katherine..

"Great warriors.. "Lord Kubali said... "You've come a long way to participate in the blood tournament, but you must know this, once you are in, there is no bailing out.., it's a fight to the death, if you have what it takes to be the winner of the blood tournament, then follow the guards, they will take you to the quarter you'll be staying, there you'll meet other warriors who has also come to win the grand prizes of the blood tournament... "

"Meruso-yo lord kubali.. "They said in unison with a tap at their chest..

"Meruso-yo brave warriors.. "

Eyes still roaming around, Francis followed the rest of the warriors as the king guards led them out of the court...








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Bianca sigh and look at the address again, when she was sure she was at the right place, she rang the door bell..
She waited patiently for someone to answer, when no answer came, she pressed the doorbell again...
The door open a minute and a lady probably in her early thirties poke her head on the door post...
"Hi.. "Bianca waved

The lady hesitates before replying.. "Hello.. "

"My name is Bianca.. "

When the woman raise her brow, it occur to her she shouldn't have stopped there...
"I was given your address by a nurse from the hospital, you have someone i want... "

The woman shift from the door post and close the door behind her.... "Who are you.?

Bianca grunted... "I just told you my name.. "

"What do you want that you think i have..? She asked brusquely

"A month ago, a little boy was admitted in the hospital you worked, his name is Gerald, am his guardian.. "

She wonder what the lady was thinking when she didn't give a reply to her statement, she expected something positive but what came out of her mouth was infuriating...

"I don't know what you're talking about.. "

Bianca huffs.... "Look, you know fully well what am talking about, i was in a car accident that almost took my life, i lost him in that accident.. "

"Accident....! The lady fling back... "He was seen lying helplessly on the expressway... "

"Look, we were in the car together and were driving towards the city, and then we were attacked, i lost conciousness, when i recover, i tried searching for him, until now.. "

"So you just expect me to give him back to you, just like that.. "

"I promise his mother i will care for him and am not going back on my word, am the only family he has... "

The door knob turn and the door slightly open, Bianca heart raced when she saw him, poor boy, he was leaner and his eyes has sulken inside...

"Aunt Bianca.. "Gerald mutter







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ZULUGUA







If Zed could have opened his mouth any wider he would have eaten the plate of food in one bite. As it was he dug into the rich food with ravenous hunger. Then he crunched it up with his mouth opening every time he chewed, treating the rest of them to a view of the partially masticated food. Then he gulped it down and without pausing to breathe he took another swinging shove in of the food..

Francis shook his head, though he was hungry but he was more concern with saving Katherine..., he drew closer to Zed and Levi...
"Do you think they locked her up..? He whisper..

showing no signs of embarrassment Zed wiped his mouth on his sleeve and belched....

"Must you do that..? Levi deadpan irritated

"Do what...? Zed fling back without need for apology...

"Belched.. "

"What's wrong with belching..? He ask akwardly

When Levi turn away, Francis realise he was even more irritated than he was....
"I have to find her before the tournament begins.. "

"Do you know where she is...? Zed asked, his eyes fixed on the plate of food, mouth ready and willing to stuff more in....

"I don't but i need to find out.. "

"Do you think Pandora will be with her..? Levi chimes in..

"I don't know Levi, but we'll never know if we don't find them.. "

"Finding them is why we're here.. "Levi strike a quick reminder... "And we need to do that fast and get out of here.. "

"Slow down guys.... "Zed interjects... "We can't find them now, we need to wait till the competition begins, when everyone is busy watching the heads of people been cut off, we will be busy finding them, that way, it will be easy.. "

Francis huffs, Zed definitely have a point but he just can't wait, every moment that passes, he thinks she's in danger...

"We will find them.... "Zed added.. "You need not worry.. "









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AKPATU






"This is rather unexpected doctor... "Pious said climbing down from the stairs.... "I was actually about to go out.. "

"Well am sorry i didn't announce my coming your majesty.. "The doctor replied.... "I would have come later, but what i have to say is really important and can't wait... "

"Important you say.., i wonder what it is.. "He sat on the chair and cross his legs... "Care for a drink..?

"No your highness, as important as what i have to say is, i can't stay for long, so i will just go straight to the point.., did you plant someone in my hotel..?

Pious gritted... "I don't get you doctor.. "

"Please your highness.... please, don't act like you don't know what you and i have done.. "

"Are you talking about the DNA result..?

"That and the detective who has been harrasing me.... "

"I heard about the detective, exactly what does he want...?

"You don't know, i called you to tell you, so please your highness, stop playing this games and tell me the person you planted to steal from me... "

"You see doctor, that's the part i don't understand, what do you mean the person i planted to steal from you.. "

"The true DNA result has gone missing and the only people who knows about it are you and i, so if i didn't take it, you did, now who did you put up to the task, was it one of the nurses, the staffs, who...?

Pious exhales, earlier on Max had told him Rose gave him the true DNA result, why she did that is what he can't fathom.., but something was sure, Rose knows their secret.., she's a danger to them..., he was inclined to take care of the detective once and for all but lately he's been preoccupied with the plannings of his mother's funeral...., but something deep tells him the detective isn't working alone, neither was he working to catch the bad guys, somethings aren't adding up, the detective couldn't be working for Dillan, nor Carlos brother.., who the hell is he working for...?

"I didn't plant anyone in your hospital doctor, so please stop the accusation... "

"Files don't just go missing in the hospital.., someone took it.. "

"Are you recording this..? Pious ask curiously... "Is this your way to lure me into confessing something i didn't do.. "

"Am not recording anything, i just came here to tell you to remove whatever spy you have working for me from my hospital, and be ready your highness, because if i go down for what we did, you are going down with me.., my condolences for your mother.. "

With a glare at him, he walked out of the house...








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Half satiated, Maia pull a face at the rest of the meal Like she was looking at a bag of liquorice and aniseed balls while the flavour of fudge still played on her tongue....
"Do you think those escapees will take him down..? She asked wiping her mouth with the solvent

"They know what will happen if they don't... "Chief Justin replied before grabbing his glass of juice for a swig...

"I still don't think the funeral ground is the best place to carry out an assassination, i was expecting somewhere quiet where no one will hear the gunshot or his screams while he's stabbed to death.. "

"Whatever way they deem fit to kill him, Pious living on earth shouldn't exceed tomorrow night... "

A smile surround Mia gorgeous lips... "So how are you going to convince the old men of this town to crown you as king after his death... "

"Well of course, if a crown prince dies, and there is no sucessor in the line, another worthy person takes up the mantle, trust me dear, no one is more worthy than i am, and as for the old men as you so put it, a little money in their pocket will deliver their soul to me..., poor men are so cheap.. "

"Am so happy dad, finally the little obstacle in your way is about to be cleared off.. "

"Cheers to that.. "

She raised up her glass, just when she was about taking it to her mouth, she saw her, the LovePeddler she hates wholeheartedly....
"What is she still doing here dad..? She retorted

Chief Justin spun round to look at her, then he face his daughter.... "She's going to be staying a few days with us.. "

"What..? She deadpan, shocked.... "Why would you do that dad, after everything she's done.. "

"Your father and i have resolved our differences.. "Bianca chimes in with a sarcastic smile..., she pull out a chair and sat with them.... "I thought you knew.. "

Maia eyed her and turn to face her father... "This is totally unacceptable father.., can't you see what is going on, she's almost succeeding in coming back into your life... "

"We are adults Maia... "Chief Justin fling back.. "It's totally on us if we decide to get back together but if it will make you happy, we aren't coming back together.. Not yet.. "

"Then why is she here..?

"She's here because i want her to... "

"Is the same thing as accepting her back father... "

" I won't argue this with you, Bianca is staying.. "

Anger swept across Maia face and she reverted her furious gaze at Bianca... "Well, well-done bitch, you finally caught the fish from the river again... "

A wave of bitterness engulf Bianca but she kept her cool, she won't allow a confused father's pet get a raise out of her... "Maia, please stop picking the wrong impression of what is going on between me and your father, i don't want to come between a father and daughter.. "

"You already did bitch.. "She retorted, stood up and walk out on them

"Do not mind my daughter Bianca... "

She put on a fake smile... "She has always be like that with me.., so I've gotten used to it.. "

"How is he...? He ask taking another swig of his glass of juice.. "

"I gave him some pills to help him sleep, i don't know what to say to him, he keep asking me about his mother.. "

"Just tell him his mother is dead.... "

"He's six chief, how would a six year old child handle such news, his mother has always been there for him.., he practically grew up under her wing, whatever she did to cast so much affection on him, i don't think i can undo it... "

"Am glad you are picking up the responsibility of a mother for him, i think you will play the role just fine... "

She blushed... "You think...?"

"Look what you did, you brought him back, you're the only one that kid have left, you promise his mother you'll care for him, so been a mother isn't a choice anymore.."

She exhales wondering how difficult and burdensome it will be.... "Don't you think it's a bad idea chief..?

He raise his brow.. "What is..?

"I overheard your conversation on the phone this morning chief.., you gave strict instruction to who i suppose is Philip and Jacob, you want Pious dead at the funeral.. "

"Eavesdropping huh..!

"Not really chief, i kind of walked into it, i just heard the last part... "

"And what do you think about it, you think they'll fail... "

She insufflate and her hand reach for the jug of juice... "Philip is tough i know, but walking into a crowded place to carry out an assassination, i don't think it's a wise move.., and from what i learnt, the funeral was suppose to hold next week but Pious suddenly change his mind and decide to make it happen tomorrow..., the question you should be asking chief is why he did that, what's his motive..? "

"What do you think his motive is...?"

"I think it's a trap chief, probably to catch Dillan, and the Dillan i know will stupidly fall into it, if Jacob and Philip go there with the aim you've given them, i fear the brewing storm will take them too, and that might just blow your cover and if that happens, it will just be like Carlos and Pious once again, Pious understand the rules and he knows there is only one winner at the end of the game..., and in this ruthless game of throne chief, you don't backout, you either win or you die winning, loosing is not an option..., when you die, you're out.. "

Amazed, he smile... "I can't call them off, the coronation will take place the day after the funeral, the palace is completed.., Pious cannot ascend the throne, he needs to die.. and he need to die tomorrow.. "

"Then tell them to thread with caution..., because it won't be a funeral they will be attending, it's a maze laced with traps, one mistake and it will be their blood on Edna's grave... "









21 HOURS TO EDNA'S FUNERAL...



WHO WILL WIN THIS RUTHLESS GAME OF THRONE AND REVENGE.....?


Find out as you read more episodes of KINGS.....


TBC

Sorry for the late update..

Expect an update later...

kelvyncruz:
Can someone pls tell me what Pious plan is

He'll

Jesubaby:
All guns pointing at Pious. I wonder how he'll escape this.

I wonder too

showgoeson:
I just hope Pious is well prepared for this.
Thanks for the update

U welcome man

duruZed:
When things get tough, the tougher ones keep moving ahead. Keep it up bros.

Thanks boss

kelvincoke:
I would love to hear u bro, less I forget. how is ur health man.

Am good now man.. Thanks alot

Mavikolo2020:
I finally catch up, silver you are good abeg, i love this but pls pity Katherine and Pious

Welcome back man

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 53







Taka was sitting bleary-eyed and unshaven at his bed side munching his way slowly through a mouthful of food that the dark priestess has prepared. Suddenly, for no apparent reason, he stopped munching. His jaw went slack, the garish soup dribbled out of his mouth...., his jaw hardened, stomach reacting to the vulgar taste of the soup.., next thing, whomp, he threw the whole plate of soup on the floor....
Trying not to care by the mess he has made by the splash of the soup, he stood up from the bed and wipe his mouth clean, he sworn that was the most horrible meal he has had his whole life..

He needed to get out of there, every day and night he spent in the horrible hut was a futile tussle of conflicting thoughts.., he hardly sleep at night and it was beginning to affect his well being...
Frustrated with how his life became a mystery he can't solve, he settled back on the old rickety bed made of intertwined leaves.., he wonder how someone could have made that....
He look around, despite throwing some awful things out, the stench of the place remains, he thought cleaning the place will reduce the offensive odour in the room but he was wrong, nothing he seem to do works...

He raise his gaze to the door when he heard approaching footsteps.., irritation swept across his face when the dark priestess came in.., when she looked at him, he realise she was angry at him for the mess he made on the floor.., but that wasn't entirely his fault, the soup lacks the taste he wants.., she knew the soup was bad yet she brought it for him....

"What have you done..? The dark priestess queried resting her staff on the sandy wall stoned with palm seeds.......

Taka scoffs wondering why she was asking like she doesn't know the food was completely tacky and gross.....

"Do you want to starve yourself to death...?

"I'll rather let starvation fill me than eat that rubbish.. "Taka fling back

When she scoff, Taka realise she doesn't care if he dies or not.....

"Is that really want you want, because your wish can be granted.... "

Her confounding irony almost sent shivers down his spines but he knew better... "You don't mean that, ogini needs me alive... "

"Don't get confused here blood racca, yes our god ogini saved you from the shades of death but that doesn't mean she can't destroy you if you refused to serve your purpose of which you were saved... "

Taka swallowed as his belief choke in his throat.... "That is threatening but i don't believe it.. "

"Believe whatever you want blood racca.., you may think you know our ways but you know nothing, always remenber you're here because of the mercy of our beloved god who saw some potentials in you.., you must not fail ogini.. "

"Am tired of talking to you.. "He deadpan.... "If ogini really wants something from me, she should come down here and talk to me herself.., i can't keep talking to the messenger..., it belittles my reputation... "

Taka jaw hardened when she burst into laughter....., she must think he's joking...

"Do you understand the concept of a god, i believe where you came from you have a god you serve, do you communicate with your god eyeball to eyeball....?

Taka eyes narrowed but he didn't give a reply, he stopped believing in God the day his parents were killled, to him, there is no God.., the only god that exists is the one who makes himself a god.., his parents were christian.., strong as the term stands.., they never missed the sabbath day and always kept it holy as the holy book commanded, they trusted the God they serve will come to their rescue in the times of trial, as a young child, he was swayed into this belief and he held it to his heart, but when the trails came, the so called God they worship abandoned them.., he let a young child watch as his parents were slaughtered....

"No wonder.. "The dark priestess chimes in... "Ogini is the most powerful.., ogini be praised... "

"You really think so..? Taka softly asked..

The dark priestess pick up her staff... "There is no god greater than ogini... "

"Then why are you scared of the men that are coming....?

"Our god fears nothing, so do we blood racca, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't be prepared to fight when the enemies comes..., if your parents had fought when those men came, they wouldn't be dead.. "

Shock swept across Taka's face and he quickly stood up from the bed... "How did you know about my parents...?

"There is nothing hidden under the sun blood racca.., am the mother of all priestessess of the twelve kingdoms, a representative of ogini on earth, i see the past, the hidden things in the present and the things to come in the future... "

"And in this future, did you see the scene where i killed you..?

"You cannot kill me blood racca.. "She returned turning around to walk out of the hut... "No man can.. "








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Katherine feels the muscles of her chin tremble like a small child and she look toward the sky, as if the light from the sun could soothe her. There was a static in her head once again, the side effect of the reminder that she's going to die the most horrific death ever, the fear that noone is coming to save her this time, she heard her own sounds, like a distressed child, raw from the inside. It takes something out of her she didn't know she had left to give...

Salty tears fell from her chin, brick by brick, her walls came tumbling down... and the only person she could thought of in that moment was the one who has always stood by her... Francis..
Her once confident raised gaze quickly fell as her hands were tied above her head to the two woods at her sides, that way she won't struggle when she's been whipped but absored the pain instead, the pain that will eventually lead to her death.., she let her heart yank in and out of her chest. It pulled back in like a yo yo, Over and over, In and out., She was hollow. Her life crumbled in her fingertips.., then suddenly he was there, Francis was there watching, for a moment she thought her savior has come, once again to rescue her from the hands of the evil ones.., her tears punched through, ripping through her muscles when she realise Francis was just in her imaginations, he wasn't there..., she thought she would see him atleast once before she dies but it seems her dreams of seeing him again will die with her....

When she finally raise her face, she saw the royal family all dressed to witness her dead, the ministers in their minister attires, her soon to be husband was a few inch from where her hands were tied above her head, she bit her lips when she saw that taunting smile in his face, he's happy, afterall he won, he won't be getting married to the disgraced one as he has always put her...

Her heart raced when she saw a guard with the feared Karoshai whip, it's edges well scraped and ready to deliver the worst pain ever....
A lone tear traced down her cheek, and just like that, the floodgates opened.
She wept, tears streaming from her deep eyes, silent, heaving sobs tearing from her throat....

Anga drew closer to her, a huge smile formed in his face as he saw the tears, it made him happy, overly excited than he has ever been.... "Am going to enjoy this.. "He whisper in her ears.... "In your next life, you better wish you're not born a princess but a total commoner who's to be fu*ked, breed and dumped in the bins... "

Anger curled hot and unstoppable in Katherine gut, like a blazing inferno that wanted to burn her from the inside out..., her eyes burned with fire when he dared look at her face..., unable to do anything, she spat heavily on his face....

A boiling fury swelled inside of Anga as he wipe the spit off..., veins bulging out of his head, he grabbed her neck and began to strangle her.....

"Anga.. "Lord Kubali intercepted..... "The punishment was not for you to strangle her but have her whipped.. "

Anga let out a growl of annoyance and quickly let go of her leaving her coughing and fuming.......
"You'll regret that.. "He scowled and took a few steps from her... "Begin.. "

With that command, the guard with the karoshai whip drew closer to Katherine, he looked at lord Kubali who nodded motioning him to continue..., he took a slight breathe and gave her the first whip...

Katherine gasp when the karoshai whip fell on her back.., the touch left her with unimaginable pains..

The guard exhale and flogged her again, but this time he was more tender with it...

"What do you think you're doing..? Anga queried glaring at him... "Is that how to flog someone, perhaps i should show you.. "

"Am sorry prince Anga..."The guard pleaded.. "I will do the needful.. "

Slow desolate tears ran from Katherine's unblinking eyes and dripped steadily into her rumpled blood stained gown...., when the guard raise the whip to give her another taste of it, she realise it won't be like the first two.., things were just about to get terrible and she still has 198 strokes to take......

The third whip on her back made her latched out with a scream, tears burst forth like a dam from her eyes....., and then the fourth came, so did the fifth, each leaving her with immense pains...

Zaku look away, he can't watch and he can't do anything to stop it.., he knew pleading with his father was a total waste of time., she won't survive the whip..., no one has....

Sharp pain lanced through her head and colorful spots flashed in front of her eyes as the whip landed on her the sixth time, Searing fiery bursts pulsated around the wound made by the whip on her back, intensifying stroke, jarring and brutal. With each count the pain amplified, her bloody muscle quivered, her consciousness ebbed. Black mists swirled at the edges of her mind slowly drawing her into sweet oblivion.....

Her pain was an icy wind choking the breath from her lungs and making a noose around her neck. It's savage, bitter blasts cut right to her bones and gripped her brain in it's freezing claws. Her heart constricted in it's wake as if not sure if it should go on beating....

As the whip touch her back the seveth time, she feels her bone split into an untold number of fragments and her mind became inoperable. The pain took her not far away, but deep inside herself to some primitive place that wasn't sure how to cope with the kind of pain that precedes death. Her vision was now blotched and wary with violent colours that move and merge without pattern or design.....

She couldn't take it anymore, her body can't, when the eighth one landed on her, she ran into the cold hands of unconsciousness.....

Her tied hands to the woods on her sides stopped her unconcious body from falling, oblivious to her state, the guard continued whipping her....

A lone tear escaped Zaku's eyes followed by a clenching of his fist..., shock wrecked his spines when he noticed she wasn't moving....., his heart raced with tremendous speed when he thought his thoughts is becoming the reality...
"Father.. "He mutter eyes still focused on Katherines limp body.....

"Father.. "He shouted and he became the centre of attention...... "She's dead father, stop it please... "

The guard quickly stopped while another guard rushed to her side.., he drew close to her and quickly shift aback.... "She's dead.. "He announce loudly..

Heart pulsating, Zaku ran to her side and quickly untie her hands, her body fell limp in his hands.., uncontrollable tears flowing from his eyes, he lean his ears to her chest.., he sigh, a sigh of relief when he realise she was still breathing, but her breathing was faint, she might die if her body takes any more flogging.., he wanted to ask for his father's permission to take her to the royal physician but he fears his father won't pay heed to his plead....., she needed to be treat else she will die and he won't forgive himself if that happens, he have a chance to save her and that he'll do...

Damning whatever may happen with his decision, he lift her up and carried her in his shoulders...

"What do you think you're doing you fool..? Anga snarled... "She still have 188 strokes to take.. "

Zaku's pulse raced and he breathed heavily, almost as if he would burst. His muscles grew tense and he cracked his knuckles. His body temperature rose, and he could feel his blood boiling. A vein from his neck popped out and he yelled directly at Anga... "Get out of my way.. "

Irritation surged up inside Anga... "Guards take her from him and tied her hands back on the woods.., and even if she's dead, don't stop whipping her.. "

"Let Zaku pass Anga... "Lord Kubali chimes in..

Shock swept across Anga's face... "Lord Kubali, i thought...

His words choked in his throat when Zaku pushed him aside and rushed away with Katherine on his shoulder.....

"Lord Kubali... "Anesia chimes in.... "Do you realize you're going back on your word...?

Nostrils flaring, Lord Kubali clenched his fist and walked out of the arena followed by the guards...

"What just happened mother..? Lakuyada asked..

"Your brother just made the biggest mistake of his life, this girl will be his doom and the end of his reign, i will make it happen.... "







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23 HOURS TO EDNA'S FUNERAL





Quite exhausted from the walk, he took a deep breathe to calm his panic....

"We are here......, we made it to the capital.. "Adesa said excited..

A wry smile lit up Vuga's face and he slowly hold her hands.... "Let's go save my sister.. "







TBC.....
Sorry for the late update...

kelvincoke:
let's see who will last for the story, big ups to silver

Should i give you a hint..?

Deporps:
Silver1996
You and centino never disappoint with with update and twist of event � that's why I rate you guys � 100 �
Keep up � the good � work � man.

Thanks man

Emex100:
Babe i was expecting you to mobilise people to protest the judgement


my kate has suffer o

genius43:
Hope you are better now?

I am

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 52







AKPATU






Engulfed with a great force of anger, Kess hold the seething torrent of tears from tickling down his cheek as he watch the ambulance sped away with Sonia and the other two bodies..., he clutched at the gold cross hanging from the chain around his neck. It pressed white-hot against his solid palm, Each gasp tore down his throat and his mind raced even as he lost himself in his spleen...

She couldn't be gone. Not when she promised him he'd fight, dammit!, he hissed a breath through clenched teeth. But the strength left him, even as he attempted to move. His throat held back something between a sob and a shout. he had to see her. Through the blur of motion and color he took a step forward. He isn't ready to say goodbye, not now, not ever....

"Do you know she was here., in Akpatu..? Inspector Douglas queried stopping him in his tracks..

Kess sniffled trying to resist the tears from falling, breaking him down..., he release his clenched fist and bit his lower lips, only if it could fight off the tears..

"I ask a few neighbours.. "Douglas continued... "They said they've never see her face around here, could it be she's been hiding here.., i mean indoors.. "

Kess lips trembled and his shoulders heaved with emotion, unwilling to back down, his dark lashes brimmed heavy with tears and once again his hands clenched into shaking fists, in a desperate battle against the grief.......

"Can't believe she's been hiding under our noses.. "Douglas snapped

The weight in Kess chest locked in his throat, The pain in the back of his mind came forward by the slightest reminder of his woes, a small token of followed up sorrows and misery....

"Are you okay man..? Douglas asked with gritted teeth..

Kess forlorn self swirl like ocean currents, deep and strong virtually releasing the cystal beads of tears from his eyes...., he spun round to finally face him...., scared his words might incite his grief into forcing out the tears, he replied with a single nod and trot towards the police car but he had something in mind.., whoever killed her is going to pay....








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Max eyes widened with surprised on seeing who was standing at the hospital room door, for a moment, he just stood staring at her, her eyes were literally like the night sky. Not the void that presents itself to civilization every night, but the wondrous expanse of the universe unpolluted by street lamps and city lights.

Looking into them was as fascinating as staring into the universe. It’s not something you get tired of, when she smiled , it was the most adorable thing he has ever seen and every line, cure, and angle of her face worked seamlessly together to create something more beautiful than the sum of its parts. There is no such thing as bad or unflattering lighting for her, every time he saw her she was gorgeous and it was a warning to his heart that he was in trouble...

"Can i come in..?

When she spoke, he realise how stupid he was for staring at her like that, with an embarrassed smile, he nodded shabbily, then he realise a nod won't do... "Of course.. "

He paved the way and heaved a deep sigh when she was in..

How's he..? Rose asked removing her glasses..

Stupidly, Max pouted his lips... "I believe he'll be fine... "

"He should.., you need him.. "

He blush... "Thank you.. "

"I wasn't sure i will see you here so early.. "

He nibbed his lips.. "I don't have anywhere else to be.. "

Rose scoffs, dip her hand in her handbag and brought out a big envelope... "I got you something.. "

"A cheque..? He ask jokinly

A smile lit up the corners of her gorgeous lips...... "A cheque wouldn't fit in.. "

"Look inside.. "Rose added when he took it from her..

With a sigh, he opened the envelope and brought out a file, with a glance at her face, he opened it... "What is this..?

"It's your true DNA result.. "Rose stated..

Shocked, he return his gaze to her..

"It states negative, you're not the son of late chief Buzo.. "

Max quickly took another look to be clinched of it's originality.., when he was certain, he look back at her wondering what her game plan was.... "Why are you giving this to me..?

"I heard a detective is asking for it, truth is, he almost got it, good thing is i got it first.. "

Max sigh, still lost of her intentions...

"I guess he wanted to present it to the judge on your trail.. "

"Trail..!

"Don't pretend like you don't know the detective has been visiting the doctor.. "

"I know but...

"But you don't like yourself, neither do Pious, cos if you guys have the slightest idea of the damage this result would have caused, you wouldn't waste a second before getting hold and getting rid of it... "

"So what do you intend to do with this...?

"I just did what i intend to, am giving it to you, burn it, keep it, its your choice... "

Max took an intake, Rose look slimy and for that he didn't believe and he intend to find out what she truly wants....
"So you're just giving it to me without anything in return..?

Rose gritted.. "Why do men always think there's always something in return..?

"Because this isn't something you just give out, especially to the man partially responsible for your father's inlaw death.. "

"I found you out, yet i didn't rat you out.., you see i would have proven you're fake to my father inlaw and he would have believed, but i didn't, because... "She chew on her words

"Because what..?

"That isn't the topic here and about what i want, well i guess it's something you can do..., be careful, many dogs are out there ready to sniff you out.. "

He swallowed but he was damn sure he wasn't convinced, atleast a part of him isn't.... "So how did you get hold of this.. "

"You really want me to start going down explanation lane..?

Max shrug... "I thought you'd like to share.. "

"My sources are a secret Mr......

"Just call me Max"

"Yeah Max.. "She pouted..., she reverted her gaze to Zuru... "I pray he wakes soon, atleast to attend the queen mother's funeral tomorrow... "

Max bit his lips and step closer to her... "I pray so too, wouldn't want him to miss that, but he'll be so devastated when he hears the truth.. "

"It'll be okay.. "She coos touching his shoulder..

Max heart raced with mixed emotions... "Thank you.. "

"I should get going.. "She stated wearing back her glasses... "Got a meeting i want to catch up with.. "

"Of course, i wouldn't want to hold you.. "

She smiled and he foolishly returned the smile..
His heart pounded when she stopped at the door..

"You owe me one Max.. "She said turning round to face him.... "Do remenber that because you'll pay the debt to me when the time comes.. "

He wanted to reply but he felt a nod accompanied with a smile will do....
He breathe into his palm when she finally exited the door, banging it lightly behind her, he thought as much, such kindness doesn't come without a payback and the returns are always difficult to give....









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"So what are your plans for the funeral....? Giselle asked closing the window curtains and turning to face him....

Pious pick up the hair brush and brushed the corner of his hair with it.... "All the plans has already be made.. "

"You know what i mean.. "Giselle haul out walking towards the bed, she sat and drew the duvet to her legs to shade her legs from the coolness of the air conditioner...

"Do you think he'll come..?

"You said it yourself, he'll definitely show up, he might show up, and if he does, he needs to be caught once and and for all.. "

He spun round to face her... "Honey, we are taking the best form of precaution ever.. "

"You say precaution and yet you have refused to tell me all about it, what sort of precaution have you taken..?

"Baby, i think the less you know the better.. "

"Am your fiancee Pious, i won't be kept in the dark.. "

Pious huffs, just when he was about talking, a knock came on the door...

"Your highness.. "A voice came from outside... "Inspector Kess is here to see you.. "






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"Inspector... "Pious called out climbing down from the stairs... "Now to what do i owe the morning visit.., am i in trouble...?

Kess curl his lips but didn't give a reply...

"You don't look like yourself.. "Pious said sitting opposite him.. "What's going on..?

Kess dark eyes looked as if an ocean had been encased inside of small glass marbles. "she's dead" he said. Then the smooth spheres appeared to be cracked; the ocean had started to leak, little water droplets streamed down Kess's hard cheeks....

Pious felt sorry for him, but he couldn't guess who he was referring to as dead.., he stood up and move towards him..

Slow desolate tears ran from Kess unblinking eyes and dripped steadily into his palm.... "Sonia.. "He sniffled and more tears rolled down.. "She's dead.. "

"Oh God..! Pious muttered.. "Am really sorry man.. "

Kess bit his tongue trying to stop the tears from flowing, he shouldn't be crying now, there was plenty of time for that, now he needs to be strong to find out her killer.., he quickly sat up, took a deep breathe and wipe off the tears..

"Am really sorry man, i didn't know...

"You're the only one who knew where she was... "Kess said with furious eyes..

Pious quickly withdrew, stood and walk back to his chair... "Are you insuniating i have something to do with her death...?

Kess hesitated before answering... "Who else do you think knew about it..?

"Kess, there are dozens of people out there who could have known, i told you to be careful.. "

"I was careful and that's why i moved her.. "He snarled

"You did that..?

Kess balled his fingers into a fist, he shouldn't have moved her, it's his fault she's dead, he asked her to stay, he promise to protect her but he couldn't..., he's too weak to protect what he loves...

"Was she killed in the place you moved her to..?

Kess sniffled... "The bastard stabbed her throat..., whoever he is, am going to find out... "

"And how do you intend to do that...?

Kess eyes burned with rage and his heart feel heavy like it was filled with lead..... "This is why am here, i need your help, i couldn't protect her from dying, but am going to find her killer and give her justice.. "

"You mean kill her killer..?

"I don't care how you call it.... "He sigh, a sigh of irritation...., not minding the sweat gleening on his forehead he continue... "You have resources, i need them to find the bastard.. "

"Think carefully Kess, who have a grudge against you or against her.. "

"Philip...."A wave of anger swept across his face... "Am going to kill that bastard... "

"You think he's been watching you.. "

"I don't know, i need to find him, until he's dead, i won't be at peace..... "

"So this is you teaming up with me, never saw that coming... "

"Are you going to help me or not..? Kess snarled

"Relax man, my mother's funeral is tomorrow, i have big plannings to do.... "

Kess jaw hardened... "I guess coming here was a wrong idea..... "He stated softly and turn to walk away when Pious voice stopped him..

"Where do you think you're going to find Philip...?

"Whatever hell hole he's hiding.... "Kess fling back and left the house








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With a smile on Ted face, he pick up the remote and turn off the news..... "We made the bitch popular.... "

"Seriously... "Xyder chimes in.. "Since when did obituary became a word for popularity .. "

"She's popular in death... "Ted replied with a chuckle....

Xyder pick up a cigarette from the pack on the table when Dillan threw a newspaper down..

"You guys didn't even bother reading the news..., The funeral is tomorrow.. "

"What funeral..? Ted asked

"Stop kidding around man.., the bastard mother's funeral.. "

"You mean Edna..? Ted asked.. "I thought it was suppose to be next week... "

"The bastard brought the date back... "Ted growled...

"But why.. "Xyder asked...

"It's obvious, he doesn't want me to know so i wouldn't ruin things.. "He chulkle.... "He has no idea we've been planing this for a long time.. "

"So we're still carrying out the plan..? Ted asked..

"Yes.., you shoot to miss, and when they are out, you shoot to kill... "

"Won't the police be there, they'll be everywhere..."Xyder said

"When has the police ever stopped us.. "Dillan chimes in... "The plan must go on, the bitch is dead, the bastard must follow, that is the only way my father, your godfather will rest in peace.... "

"We must begin preparations then.., because the big bad wolf is about to drop dead.. "








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"I understand sir... "Philip said and dropped the phone...

"So it's finally time.. "Jacob said taking a sip of his scotch...

Philip open the cupboard and drop the bag of guns on the floor...

"How exactly are we going to pull this off, it's a funeral for christ sake.. "Jacob deadpan

"You heard the boss, Pious must die tomorrow at the funeral, he should be buried alongside his mother.. "

"You don't get my point, there will be people there, we have no chance of getting close to take a shot.. "

"Who said we don't..."he cooked up a smile... "How many people have you killed...?

"I didn't know that was also an achievement..., just my father for the record and it was a mistake.. "

"And that mistake my friend landed you in this mess.., I've killed more people than i can remenber, so don't frat when i say this, Pious is going six feet beneath comes sunshine tomorrow.... "

"How..?

"You're going to do something to distract the crowd..., while you do that, a bullet will find it's way to the bastard's head...... "

"What if i get caught...?

"Then don't get caught, because not getting caught is the small price you have to pay for your freedom.., so i will expect you to keep your sh*t up and don't fu*k this up for any of us or innocent villagers who came to sympathize with Pious might end up dying instead and it'll be your fault.... "

He look towards the cupboard again, smile circled his lips when he saw it, with both hands, he carried out a bazooka.... "Now i know the chief meant business when he said he wanted Pious dead... "

"What are you doing with a bazooka, why is it even here..?

"What do you think am killing Pious with..?

"Are you joking, that is a full time bomb, what happened to the innocent people you were just saying.. "

"Did i say that, you should know i was joking... "

"You can't use a bazooka, you'll blow the whole place up.. "

"That's exactly what am going to do..., the funeral ground will be filled with enough blood to accompany the queen mother to the great beyond....... "He smile... "Good riddance.. "






ZULUGUA




26HOURS TO EDNA'S FUNERAL..



IT'S ABOUT GETTING BLOODY...

WHO WILL BE LEFT ALIVE TO SHARE A TESTIMONY...?



KINGS... More updates dropping tomorrow...

Update coming later.. Get ready....

fobiflex:
bro, updates come very slow and minimal lately

Sorry about that brother, I've got lots of things going on with me right now, but i will try and be quick with my updates...

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 51

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Enough Zaku... "Anesia barked.... "Enough of your chidish display.., one more word from you and your head shall be on the block beside hers... "She turn her furious eyes at Katherine.... "Guards take her to the arena where she'll be executed

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A great tremor overtook Katherine, she should be scared, afraid of death but damn she wasn't..., in the end death wasn't what she feared but the thought of never seeing the people she love and care about...
Her chin trembled when the guards grab her hand as ordered by the devil herself..., one last time before she's taken to her death, she took a deadly glance at the faces of the monsters who had ordered her death, she saw Anga smiling, sure her death will bring him some beatitude since the so called marriage will not be happening...

She started chewing on her lower lip and her eyes welled up with tears when the guards began to drag her outside.., right there her whole life crumbled in front of her, her only regret is she won't be there when her brother take back their father's throne, she wished she had more time but the devils already made their decision and nothing was changing it.., she mumbled incoherent things through her hands and choked on her sobs...

And just when all shreds of hope have eluded her, she heard the loud announcement of the king entry...., she tightened her throat and took a short intake of breathe when the guards stopped...
Her heart skipped when the king stopped to face her.., he stare at her for a while before walking off to his throne..

Katherine eyes followed him as the ministers and the rest of his demon family stood up to pay respect by bowing their heads....
When he was finally sited, Katherine believe things were about to change and she prays this time it turns in her favour..

"My king... "Anesia said with a smile tied at the right side of her mouth.... "You're awake... "

Lord Kubali gave her an askance look but she went on anyway..

"We didn't want to wake you, but now that you're here, you should be aware of the sad news that rouse with the morning sun.., the young girl we accepted into our home has committed a great atrocity that no one will forgive, she killed your beloved friend, king Jafar Jara, and she has been punished for her crimes, am so sorry you missed the trial, she was about to be taken to serve her punishment when you arrive... "

Lord Kubali grunted and turn to face Katherine.. "Release her.. "

Katherine heart skipped, but a bit of gladness wrecked her spines..

"My king.. "Anesia sass... "The judgement has already been passed.. "

"A judgement without me is null.. "Lord Kubali deadpan..

Lakuyada scoff... "You seem to be forgetting the rules of this land..., because if you haven't, you'll remenber it was stated by our law makers that in the absence of the king, the queen mother takes the decision and whatever decision she takes is final and can't be changed.... "

"No brother... "Lord Kubali fling back with a smirk... "You're the one who have forgotten these same laws says the king have the power to change anything.... "

"The law is the law my king.. "Anesia blare out infuriated.. "It cannot be changed.. "

"And i don't intend changing it.. "Lord Kubali returned... "Even me mother must follow the law... "He shift his attention to the prime minister... "Isn't it prime minister...?

"Yes lord Kubali.. "

Lord kubali took a deep intake.... "Let the hearing restart... "

A strong wave of excitement swept across Zaku's face....

Katherine quickly wipe off the tears dripping from her eyes.., with confident she step forward even without been asked to do so.. .

"Prime minister.. "Lord Kubali said.. "Please proceed.. "

The prime minister nodded and raise his gaze towards Katherine.... "You've been accused of killing the king guest who happens to be a king, how do you plead..?

The question echoed in Katherine chest, earlier on she was scared, scared her fate will be decided whether she states the truth or not, but she see this as a second chance, a chance to prove to them she isn't that scared gril they can push and bounce around...... "Not guilty.. "She stated without flinch..

She watch Anesia turn away her face, her reply must have choke her and she prays it chokes her to her death...

The prime minister raised an eyebrow.. "Not guilty you said, can you elaborate on why you said that..?

"Anyone in my shoes would have done the same, that man took away everything i held dear, he took away what matters most to me, my purity.. "

Irritated, Anesia cut in... "Let's not dance around the obvious.., she killed a king, the rules are simple, she must be put to death.. "

"And you're just going to damn the reasons why i did it.. "Katherine deadpan..

Frown lines encroach on Anesia forehead.. "Do you hear her lord Kubali, do you see the way she speaks to me...?

"I do not mean to disrespect you if that is how you see it.. "Katherine interjects.. "Am only telling the truth, and...

"Enough princess... "Lord Kubali hollered... "You'll only speak when you're asked a question.. "

A tear tickled her chin but she didn't say any word..

"Your story is simply not enough reason for you to kill him.. "The prime minister said......

"This girl lord Kubali.... "Lakuyada chimes in.. "has no excuse, she committed treason and she must be punished... "

"Why are you so quick in your words to punish me..? Katherine queried giving no hoot to the king's warning.... "That man raped me, not once, not twice, people knew but non dare to say a word or save me from his torments, even when he knows i was bethroded to another, he still tried to have his way with me right here in this palace, under your roof, your noses and when i finally latched out, i became the bad one who stopped a demon because he's a king... "

"Like i said earlier... "Anesia balled in... "A master has every right to do whatever he wants to his slave....

"Those rights doesn't apply here... "Lord Kubali retorted... "If that fool wasn't dead, i would have killed him myself.., how dare him lay his hand on the girl I've groomed my brother... "

"Do you really believe this girl's lies.. "Dama chimes in... "What evidence does she have that the king touched her.., or ever touched her, if you ask me my king, i think she's just avenging her father's dead, the rape story was just her pathetic version.. "

Anesia gritted.. "Even the maid she claims saw king Jafar lay hands on her told us the contrary..., can't you see lord Kubali, this girl is nothing but a pathetic liar.. "

"The maid was afraid.. "Zaraki chimes in..... "I saw how she was shaking.. "

"Her testimony is what matters Zaraki.. "Anesia retorted.. "Her composure bears no merit.. "

"I may be many things lord Kubali... "Katherine mutter.. "But am not a liar... "

"So then are you calling me a liar..? Anesia queried.....

Katherine bit her lower lip but refuse to give her the dignity of a reply...

Anesia exhales.. "If you ask me lord Kubali, i suggest we waste no further time with this girl, there are more pressing issues to be discussed, for now, we should forged ahead with the execution.. "

Gut-wrenching sobs tore through Katherine chest as she waited with everyone for the king's decision...

Heart pounding, Zaku prays in his heart his father makes the right decision...

Lord Kubali flexed his muscles... "You killed a king, you commited a great offense, but then i still have king Jafar to blame, he defied my orders not to touch you..., he didn't only touch you, he raped you and took away your pride, you gave him the punishment i wasn't able to give.... "

A deep frown cut across Anesia jaw... "My king....

Lord Kubali silenced her with his hand.... "And for that act alone, you have earn my forgiveness.. "

"Forgiveness.. "Laku and Anesia resounded

Shock swept across Katherine and the ministers face...

"But that doesn't mean you're free from punishment, you committed a great offence and you shall be punished accordinly, but i won't be the one to decide your punishment, you belong to another, as it will only be fair if he decides what punishment will suit your crime..., in a few days time you'll be married to my brother Anga, it'll be right if he states the punishment that will be okay for his wife for the crime she'd committed.... "

Zaku's heart skipped..., his father has made a big mistake leaving the fate of Katherine in the evil hands of his uncle Anga...

Lord Kubali exhales and continue.. "Whatever punishment he gives her will be accepted by me.. "He took a slight pause... . "Anga.., please tell this court what punishment should be given to her.. "

Tears of pain ran down Katherine cheek, any punishment is better than death, atleast she will still be alive when her brothers take over her father's throne.., once again they will retain their lost glory....

Jaw rooted, Anga stood up, his eyes glaring at Katherine... "Well, if the king has given me this responsibility, who am i to say no..., it's of great pain to me that the woman i will be calling my wife in few days has been stripped away of her innocence, but her crimes bears more weight than my pain and for this, i have come to the conclusion that she's given two hundred lashes with the karoshai whip..... "

Shock engulf everyone but Zaku's own was more obvious, two hundred lashes with the karoshai whip is the same thing as giving her a death sentence, he wanted to speak up when the prime minister's voice chased back his words...

"I beg you prince Anga.. "The prime minister said.. "Any other punishment will be good, she won't survive two hundred lashes.. "

"So be it... "Lord Kubali stated...

"My king.. "Zaraki cried out... "That is the same thing as killing her,, she won't survive it..., please Anga, i beg you to reconsider your decision.. "

"It cannot be changed.. "Lord Kubali retorted... "The decision has been taken, and so it will be.. "

Hot torrents of grief coursed down Katherine face, she has heard about the karoshai whip, it was a whip use in torture, when flogged with it, it caused immense pain more than anyone can imagine, each stroke of it leaves you wishing death takes you......






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"Brother please... "Zaku pleaded when he catch up with him

"I told you am not your brother.... . "Anga retorted

"Please i beg you, don't do this, no one has survived thirty strokes of the karoshai whip.., the last people who recorded fifty ended up dying, how will she take two hundred, it's the same thing as given her the death sentence.. "

A taunting evil smile surrounded Anga's lips.... "You really think i care, don't you..?

"I believe there is still some human in you.. "

"Well nephew there isn't, you see i was scared when father ruled out gueen mother's decision, but now i have another chance to rid this not only disgraced but deflowered leech out of my sight for good.., and do you know the good thing nephew, no one is coming to save her, unless her dead father wants to rise from the grave..., so you see, no one is coming to save her, absolutely no one.... "







TBC