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KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 43






"Sad" sounds so childish, like something flimsy, something one should be able to cast off with a happy reflection or the smile of a friend. But for Max, "sad" is nothing of the sort., to him It sits inside like the germ seed of depression, just waiting for the right conditions to grow, to send out roots to choke the hope out of your heart. It is the trough in which one struggle to return to the peak, always afraid that this time the rungs will be too slippery, too far apart or simply not there at all....
His heavy eyes regress to his father on the hospital bed, he wasn't dead, non was he sure if he's still alive, he hated the fact that he has no clue whatsoever when his father is going to regain consciousness.., he has no idea that his wife is dead, the thought of how he'll feel when he hears the news has been bothering him..

"He'll soon get up from the coma.. "Pious voice was mollifying, but hope wasn't what he needs now, having hope is what he's been doing for the past one month, he can't do that anymore, he needs results..

"Uncle Zuru is strong.. "Pious continues.. "I stronly believe he'll fight through this.. "

Max wanted to believe that, but for a reason he found it difficult to do that, he has seen sitiations where people never stays longer than anticipated in coma, in most cases, victims never wakes up..

For many reasons, Pious feels its his fault Zuru is in coma, he should have seen this coming, should have realise that demon Dillan was up to something.., his life wrecked into shreds the moment he decided to be happy, he thought his game of revenge was finally over when he got rid of Carlos, he should have foreseen Dillan was a bigger threat than his father.....

"Giselle.. "Max chimes in gently raising his face to him.. "How's she..?

"Why don't you come to the house Max, i feel like you're avoiding me.. "

Max manage to chulkle.. "Avioding you..!, why will i do that, we're cousins.. "

"You sleep here in the hospital, and whenever you're not here, you're in the city.. "

"Pious... "Max stopped him... "You and Francis are the only family i have left.. , i have no reason in the entire world to avoid you or anything you're trying to insuniate, the thing is, I've been really busy lately, making sure those people doesn't turn my father's business into their cruel ways of making millions.. "

Pious sigh but didn't give a reply, and Max quickly realise his face has taken a woeful expression and he knows why.....
"Is there still no news about him..? Max asked

Pious shook his head, his eyes brim with depression, For once again he was lost in the torrid vortex of the moment. It was a moment that carried him forwards until only death could release him from it's clutches. he was forever tormented by the past series of events that could not be undone...., nor can it be forgotten for it has left a wide scar in his heart...

"I know how much you miss him.. "Max stated.. "I miss him too, we can only pray he's fine wherever he is.. "

Pious lower lips quivered as words slowly made their way out of his mouth... "I pray so too, and i pray i sees him one last time.. "

"He isn't lost to us, no matter where he is, he's our heart.. "

Behind the masked smile Pious had on, Max could see he was more terrified than he was, The Carlos family has caused more pain to them than they thought of..., he was about speaking when Pious phone ringtone choked the words in his mouth...

Pious quickly reach for his phone in his pocket, he exhales when he saw the caller, with a glance at Max, he answered it....
"Hey... "He muttered

"We need to talk.. "Giselle's voice sounded from the other end.







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MOGULA







Zed stomach snarled and howled and from it came the not-so-subtle undertone of pain. It came in waves and it seemed as though his stomach was slowly digesting itself., he clutched at it, pulling it this way and that in an attempt to silence it but to no avail. It cried even louder, earning him a few curious stares from Francis....
"Stop looking at me like that... "He finally latched out when he could no longer contain the look... "Like you don't feel what am feeling.."

Francis look away, he was hungry but he doesnt have time for that, his mind was occupied with more important issues..

"How can you not be hungry..? Asked Zed

"Can you not talk.. "Francis fling back... "Am trying to think.. "

"Are you thinking of ways to get us food..?

Francis raised an eyebrow at him but didn't give him the dignity of a reply...

"You know if i were alone i will thinking of only myself, it's much easy to find food that way.. "Zed added

Francis wasn't in the mood to argue, he just want to rescue Katherine, the only help Zed has been rendering him is slowing him down...

"I know you're thinking of ways to get the princess back.. "Zed cut into his thoughts.. "But you can't do that without food, food makes you think straight.. "

"Really.., does it.? Francis returned his gaze to him

Zed suck his teeth.. "I think so, whenever am hungry, i tend to think sideways.. "

"Just the way you thought this path was the right way to catch up with the calvary..?

Zed gritted.. "No, i wasn't hungry then.., and i didn't lie when i said this was a shorter route to catch up with them. '

"Touc'he..., it seems your brain wander sideways because guess what hungry one, we never caught up with them.. "

"That wasn't my fault.. "Zed replied with a smirk... "We stopped where our strength stopped, but this isn't the end, as a matter of fact, i have another plan..

"That will probably go sideways.. "Francis concluded..

Zed stomach rumbled and he wonder how long he can contain the hunger.. "You haven't even heard the plan.. "

"Do i need to, we already lost the golden opportunity presented before us.. "

"Gold..?

Francis look askance at him..

"You mean like the mogula gold mine..?

Francis hissed.. "God, is there no limit to some people ignorance..?

"Look, this plan is wonderful.. "Zed said paying no attention to Francis words..

"That was what you said the first time.. "

"I never said the first was wonderful.. "

Francis sigh..

"Do you know there is a contest in the capital city, a tournament where people fight to the death in the arena.. "

"Seriously, are there no rules, cos i dont see a reason why people will fight to death.. "

"The only rule is death, you win when you kill your opponent, most times the winner cuts off his opponents head.. "

"That's outrageous and barbaric.. "

Zed twitch.. "Whatever those words mean.. "He took a slight pause and shift closer to Francis.. "Now this is the plan.., we'll go to the capital..

"Aren't that the plan..?

"Just let me finish.. "Zed riposte, he sigh and continue.. "But there is a more quicker way to get there and trust me, this way is very effective, no one will suspect us and we'll have plenty of food to eat.. "

As much as Francis doesn't want to hear another of his ridiculous plan, he couldn't help but satisfy his curiosity....

"So what's the plan..? He ask with a flinch

"There is a village, a short walk from here, many men travel through the village and most times these men find young boys like us to carry their equipment and supply their needs.. "

"That doesn't sound like having a lot of food, hypothetically, is a servant's job.. "

"With so much benefits.. "

Francis snorted.. "I don't see any benefit in this.. "

"Okay, here are the benefits, in volunteering to be their errand boys, they will take us to Zulugua without fear of been captured by the slave traders, and they'll give us whatever they eat, they might even pay us.. "

"You don't put pay and volunteer together, there is no relationship .. "

"Have you been listening to everything I've been saying.. "Zed snarled... "Trust me, this plan will work.., all we have to do is go to that village and wait for them.. "

"When exactly is this contest..?

"The contest has a name, it's called the battle of skulls and blood.. "

"Yeah, whatever its called, when is it starting...?

"I know is soon, after the fierizo festival, and the festival is tomorrow.. "

"Tomorrow.., does it mean the contest is two days from now.. "

"Probably.., that's why they had to take the princess there, there's nothing more dishearting than seeing her brother fight for his life in the arena, or seeing him.. "He grits his teeth... "Dead.. "

"Gary.. "Francis mutter








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AKPATU







"Gisele.. "Pious mutter from behind her.., when she turned to face him, she wasn't the girl he has left for the hospital, she was pale now, engulf with a sad look... "What is it dear..? He ask closing the distance between them.. "You sound very serious on the phone, i was worried something had happened to you.. "

"Nothing had.. "She returned, voice bleaked with mixed emotions... "But i fear something will if you don't tell me what the hell is going on.. "

Shocked by her outburst, He held her hands but she darted away from him...

"She's dead Pious, Cassandra, Dillan's mother is dead.. "

"But that isn't a new news, you know that, i know that, i..

"Well here comes the new news.. "She retorted... "Ali,, Carlos brother was here screaming your name, he said you killed Cassandra.. "

Pious exhales wishing he was around when the idiot showed up... "You know i didn't kill her.. "

"Do i..?, you've been hiding things from me Pious and sometimes i wonder if you're the same man i know.. "

"Am not dear.. "He cut in, mouth hardened... "Am not that same man again, I've change, everything happening around us has changed me but you know what hasn't, my love for you.. "

She took a deep breathe.. "Did you really kill her..? She asked with a calm voice..

"I didn't.., she was a victim of a hit and run.. "

"Ali believed you killed her, even James, he seem to believe it as well.. "

"James, who's James..?

"Chief Mayo nephew, he was here earlier, he wanted to know if you killed his uncle.. "

"What did you tell him..?

"Nothing, i stopped him before he made any more accusations, those chiefs deserve what they got but Cassandra, she's innocent in all this.. "

"Really...! "Pious buff in with clipped lips.. "My mother, Kahefa, they were innocent but that family took them away, what Ali is feeling is nothing compared to the pains they caused me.. "

"This is becoming too tough baby.. "She lamented... "This isn't a game of revenge anymore, neither is it a game for the throne, this is turning into a wild game of survival.. "

"Your highness.. "A voice interrupted from outside before Pious could give a reply...

Pious exhales and opened the room door... "What is it..? He asked

"A child dropped this at the gate.. "The thug said handling an evelope to him..

"A child..!, Pious resounded taking the envelope from him..

"He ran away before we could stop him, whatever it's inside your highness, i don't think is anything good.. "

Curiously, Pious torn off the seal from the envelope and took out a piece of paper.., his eyes stretched with anger when he saw what was written on the paper..

"What is it..? Gisele ask walking towards him to take a peep at the paper.., shock swept across her face and she quickly read the words aloud... "Game on king, let's see who wins this dirty game of blood... "

She took a few steps backward as the words echo in her head.. "Oh my God, who do you think sent that..?

"Who sent it doesn't matter your grace.. "The thug said.. "The question is, what does the message decodes....?

Nose flaring with anger, Pious clenched his fists in his side and the paper fell to the floor... "Whoever sent it, he just declared war.. "








TBC

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 42







A single tear slid down from Dillan's warm, butterscotch eyes, followed by another one, and another one, until soon, a steady stream of salty tears flowed it's way down his pale cheek, releasing the sadness and sorrow that has been held inside of him for all this time but still he did not make a sound...

"Am sorry man.. "Xyder muttered

He sat on the chair, eyes closed. His chest heaved with a quiet sob, and tears welled up behind his eyelids, slipping down his cheeks without resistance. Another sob wracked him, followed by a thin wail. He curled on his side and wept, shoulders....

"Do you think Pious did this..? Xyder ask

Ted didn't respond, instead he lit the cigarette between his fingers...

"That damn king.. "Xyder glowered..

Dillan's eyes flashed with indignance and anger, then came the struct, the slamming and clipped words, . He gulped furiously, a burning animosity was developing inside him preparing him for destruction.., with a deep swallow of bitterness he mentioned his name making Ted turn to face him...
"Pious.. "He called out again, jaw hard and fist clenched... "I want him dead.. "








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"Thank you.. "Bianca said to chief Justin after the house help poured wine in her glass..

"Oh, don't feel too settled.. "Maia riposte brusqely

Bianca grit her teeth and quickly returned her gaze to chief Justin... "Am really sorry for what i did to you chief, if i could turn back time, i..

"Let me stop you there Bianca.. "Chief Justin cut in.... "There is really no need wishing the impossible.. "

"Let's just send her out father.. "Maia chimes in.. "It's so obvious she has come to beg her way back into your life.. "

Irritation sliced across Bianca face, she would have shut her up if the circumstance were different but the timing wasn't just right now....

"Gold digging slut.. "Maia scowled..

A wave of anger swept across her Bianca face making her glare at her..

"Isn't that too harsh my dear...? Chief Justin ask calmly..

"That's what she is dad, so bad you haven't noticed it yet.. "

Chief Justin nib and reclined his back on the chair...

"I didn't come here to beg... "Bianca haul out, digging her eyes into Maia... "Rather, am here to help.. "

"Help.. "Chief Justin readjust his sitting position..

A sly smile surrounded Maia gorgeous lips.. "Noone is soliciting for help here b-i-t-c-h... "

"What do you mean..? Asked chief Justin.

She eyed Maia and quickly turn her gaze to chief Justin... "You know me chief, i don't just go places without information.., i know why you're in this town. "

"Oh really.. "Maia interjects.. "And i hope you know you aren't included in the reason we're here.. "

"What's your problem..? Bianca latched out..

"My problem..! "Maia chulkled.. "The question bia-tch., what's your problem..?, why can't you leave my father the hell alone..?

"Calm down Maia.. "Chief Justin blared out..

"I won't calm down father, not until you realise who truly this slut is.. "

"Let's hear her out.. "Chief Justin protested..

"Dad, she has nothing meaningful to say, this is just her way of getting back into your life after been disappointed by her clumsy death friend.."

"You should respect the dead.. "Bianca cut in..

"Respect my foot.. "She retorted..

"Enough Maia.. "Chief Justin hollered.

She hissed and look away..

Chief Justin exhales and continue.. "Bianca please, continue what you were saying.. "

His daughter and Bianca hasn't always been in good terms, He met Bianca a year ago, he loved her, just the way he loved his wife, after the death of his wife, he thought he could never find love again until he met her, it hurt him when she left, left with her friend to Akpatu, his heart was shattered, he was angry at himself for falling for such a young girl who doesn't give a hoot about his heart, surprisingly, the anger he has harbour in his heart for long had seem to disappear upon seeing her..., but he wouldn't want to do anything stupid now, he can't allow himself fall for her again, he was at the verge of chasing her out as his daughter had suggested, that was when she said those words..., said she knows why they're here, he was damn curious to find out what she knows..

"I got this information from a reliable source.. "Bianca said.. "The reason you're here is because you want to take back what was stolen from you, the throne.. "

"And where did you hear that..? Maia quickly asked

Now it was her turn return that devilish smile.. "Like i said, it's from a reliable source.. "

"This reliable source.., who is he? Chief Justin ask curiously..

"Chief..., you once told me that in the game of cards, you don't show your opponent your end card.. "

A smile radiates his lips.. "But this isn't cards my dear.. "

"I know chief, well to be honest, i don't intend hiding the truth from you.., who got the loud mouth amongst your kins..?

Chief Justin scoffs when he figured it out.. "Daniel.. "

Bianca nodded and took up her glass of wine again..

"God, that man will never stop talking... "

"Dad, you told Daniel we were coming here..? Maia blared out

"Daniel is my friend dear, i couldn't keep him in the shadows... "

"Chief.. "Bianca chimes in.. "You and i know there are no friends in the jungle.. "

"Who knows how many people he has told this to..?Maia blared out..

"Am sure he hasn't told anyone else.. "Bianca dared to reply her...... "I made sure he doesn't.. "

"Did you kill my friend..? Chief Justin asked

"No chief, there are other ways to keep a man quiet... "

"Now that you've said it, am very curious, i know Daniel, he talks alot, how were you able to convince him to be quiet....?

"Every woman has her way of making a man do her biddings.. "

"And yours is laying with anything that have a third leg.. "Maia interjects..

Anger curled hot and unstoppable in Bianca's gut, like a blazing inferno that wanted to burn her from the inside out but she still maintain her cool, her goals were much more bigger than whatever rubbish Maia has to throw at her, she failed in her goals the first time, she won't again...

"So what exactly are you proposing Bianca..? Chief Justin asked without regards to his daughter's rude statement...

"Am here to help in achieving your goals chief, if you want to go to war, use me as a weapon... "







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"Good afternoon.. "James greeted the moment he saw Giselle..

"Good afternoon... "Giselle replied recalling where she had seen him, just then it hit her, he was the late chief Mayo's nephew.... "Please sit.. "She pointed at a chair..

"Thank you... "He said doing as she had said..

"Would you like to have something..?

"No, thank you..., i actually thought the king was in.. "

"He isn't, but if the discussion is something i can help with, then i suggest you tell me.. "

"Well am not sure if you can, he wouldn't even tell you.. "

"What wouldn't he tell me..? She ask curiously

James exhales.. "Look, is not like am accusing him of murder..

"Murder.. "Giselle cut in... "What the hell are you talking about..?

James sniffled, it took a while to finally stand by his decision to come here, he wasnt ready to chicken out of his plans, he owe it to his uncle to find out who killed him..... "I think your husband killed my uncle.. "

"That isn't possible.., do you realise what you're accusing the king of..?

"Yes, i know fully well what am accusing him of, and i have reasons to backup my claims.. "

Giselle was about shutting him up When they heard a loud scream outside..
"What's that..? She ask and quickly walk outside, James tagged along..
Shock swept through her when she saw Ali shouting at the top of his voice , the guards tried to hold him back....

"Pious.., you murderer.. "Ali shouted at the top of his voice.... "You killed her, you killed Cassandra, you killed her, you bastard.. "







TBC..
My good people, abeg make una manage this one, my eye is doing me somehow...

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 41








Zed knew before Francis spoke; the sparkle of yesterday was extinguished, his eyes moved slower and always more down-cast, skimming the floor, rarely raising to eye level. It was in his voice too, quieter, with a meekness that wasn't usually part of his speech patter, he was unhappy in a way he hadn't seen before, like a small slice of bereavement.....

"What way now..? "Francis muttered gently, exhasuted..

Zed look around, he wouldn't be confused right now if he hadn't stopped Francis from following the calvary., now he was totally confused on where to turn to...

"If we had tagged behind them, i wouldn't be staring at your face right now.. "Francis cut into his thoughts...

Zed raised an eyebrow at him.. "This isn't my fault okay.. "

"Whose fault is it then..? Francis fling back with shrugged shoulders... "You said we should wait till they disappear from existence.. "

"Existence... "He huffs... "No i didn't say that.. "

Francis grunted.. "Stop playing around Zed, this isn't a joke.. "

"I know that.. "He said back glancing towards another direction..

"Fine.., lead the way then.. "

Zed exhales, he was sure he has passed through the road before, now he was finding it hard to recognized it.. "I think if we go straight, we might find their horse steps again.. "

He waited for him to glare and bark at him for leading them astray, when he said nothing, he shift his gaze back to him, he was quiet and he wonder what he was thinking... "Look, we're not lost if that is what you're thinking.. "

"Let's just go back Zed.. "He mutter crisply..

"Back.., as in back.. "He ask pointing to the direction they head from. "

"Not back back.., i mean back to where we saw them, we follow the horse tracks"

"We can't stay behind them Francis.., they'll know they're been followed, trust me, this bush path is the best.. "

"Haven't you realise your bush path is leading us nowhere...? Francis riposte with clipped lips..

Zed sigh.. "It led us here.. "

"And where are we...?

Zed look around..

"Nowhere Zed.. "

Zed suck his teeth.. "I thought i was suppose to answer that.. "

"Please be serious... "

"I am.., am trying my best to catch up with them.. "

Francis gritted, annoyance brewing across his face... "We haven't even see them for the past.. "He pause recalling how sad Katherine was.. "For God knows how long.., we haven't even heard a sound.. "

"Trust me Francis, i know this road.. "

"Trust you..!, not long ago, you told me that road was the only road to Zulugua, now..

"It is..., this route we're taking doesn't lead to Zulugua, its just a way out to...., to the road.. "

"Do you even understand what you're saying..?

"I do Francis.., just relax, i will think of a way to catch up with them.. "

Francis took a deep intake.. "Just admit it Zed, we're lost.. "

"Is that your way of saying you're giving up..?

He crunched down to sit on the ground, there is nothing he can do now, saving Katherine is beyond him.. "You were right when you said i can't save her this time.. "

Zed swallowed.. "Don't give up Francis, you've come too far to do that now.. "

"I can always retrace my steps.. "

"Don't.... "He pause wondering if he could take his own advise if he were in his shoes.. "She needs you.. "

"She doesn't.. "He mutter.. "She needs someone who's strong, am too weak.. "

"Any boy who could enter king's Jafar palace and rescue his beloved prisoner from his claws.., i don't consider him to be weak.., you're strong Francis, and i believe you can save her again.. "

"I. I don't think so, she's.., she's gone.. "His voice was soft, almost fragile, as if it and his heart would break any minute. Perhaps his heart was already broken...... "I don't know if I'll see her again, i... "he broke down, and before Zed knew it, Francis was on the verge of tears, trying desperately to hide it and keep his face and his words straight and stern.....

"Don't talk this way Francis, even though i use to think this whole thing was stupid, am beginning to find reasons to believe it's not.., She would have probably done the same if you were in her shoes, remenber when she saved you from the prima...?

"It's not just about her you see.. "He mutter, this time raising his face to to face him.., he sniff and a tear rolled down his cheek.. "It's my whole life, my life has been doomed from the start.., nothing goes right with me.. "

Zed pitied him, his words made him reflect in his own life.., his was like that too, he didn't have the opportunity to have a happy childhood life.., his life was a summary of sadness and depression...

As much as Francis tried to hold it in, the pain came out like an uproar from his throat in the form of a silent scream. The beads of water started falling down one after another, without a sign of stopping..., Zed had no idea how to console or what words of encouragement to give him, he was bad at that.., he trot closer to him and crunched down beside him.., he remenbered what he tells himself whenver he feels down, feels like the whole world had abandoned him...

Francis dark lashes brimmed heavy with tears; his hands clenched into shaking fists, in a desperate battle against the grief..., against the unending pain....

"Life isn't fair to anyone Francis.. "Zed mutter.., he bit his lips wondering how he was going to achieve whatever form of consolation he was trying to give him without remembering his own woes and torments.....

"You don't know what has happened to me.. "Francis stated crisply as a lone tear traced down his cheek.. ..

He does.., he knows exactly what he was going through, he has been there, done that, took him time to rise above the grief that sank him on the ground...

"Am not even sure what am living for anymore.... "Francis added, face drench with unstoppable drop of tears..

Zed bit his lip, he hated himself for not been able to come up with any good words of comfort..... "That is what life does, it throws garbage at us expecting us to eat it and end it all, but we should look beyond that and tell life we're more than just garbage, no matter the sorrows the earth deliver to us, we ought to stand on our feets and say we're strong, you fall down the moment you accept defeat.. "

Clear watery snot streaked from Francis flaring nostrils down his mottled skin to his open quivering lips. His hands open and closed, rhythmically clenching as if there could be some violent solution to his pain if only he could find it... "Everything.. "He took a pause, wipe his tear and continue.. "Everything and everyone i know has left me, am alone.. "

"You're alive but certainly not alone.... "Zed returned clashing his hands with his... "You're not alone Francis, don't even think so for a second.., as for Katherine, we will get her back, i promise you.. "









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"Roger that... "Ted said before dropping the phone to his side , he took a deep breathe before spuning round to face Dillan, he wonder how he was going to break the news to him, Dillan was so sure Pious wasn't going to hurt his mother...

"What man..? Xyder, one of Carlos boys asked..

Ted lift an eyebrow but didn't give him the dignity of a reply...

"The money will be shared after the operation.. "Dillan stated paying no attention to Ted change of expresssion...
He returned his focus to him when he gave no reply, neither did Xyder... "What..?, who doesn't like my idea can suggest something else.. "

"It's not that Dillan.. "Ted said crisply folding his hands..

"Then what..?

"Tell us man.. "Xyder chimes in.. "What did Gao tell you over the phone..?

Ted pause to take a breathe.. "Your mother.., she's dead.. "









TBC...

Hello guys..i just want to say i haven't forgotten you, despite the many works i have at hand, i will still try and give you an update..
1 people..

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 40






This is where you'll be staying.. "Chief Justin said spuning round to face them..

Jacob whose gaze was fixated on Maia quickly frown when he saw the room, it was a one room with two windows, Their porch was a wooden box, there were two beds shoved against opposite walls, a table, one chair, and a cupboard, There were a few baskets, one with dirty clothes, and a tin pail, he didn't see a lamp, and neither find candles, non did he see any wire, The only signs of food were crumbs and mouse scat.......
"Are we going to stay here..? He asked with clenched teeth..
A fade simper surround his lips when he saw Maia smile.

"Do you have a better alternative..? Chief Justin asked...., not giving him the time to reply, he continued.. "I built this place a long time ago, my brother and i use to come here to hide from our father.. "He inhale as he remenber the old days... "I had to abandon this place after my father died, i never thought I'll set foot here again but here i am... "

"Spare us the story.. "Jacob cut in.. "Look around you, an animal can't even stay here, let alone a human... "

"You don't have a choice Jacob.. "Chief Justin bore his eyes into his... "This or the streets.. "

Jacob grunted.. "You haven't taken a good look around chief.., we are surrounded by nothing but bush.. "

"And that's why it's highly recommended by me.. "Chief Justin cut in brusquely.. "There are no houses neither are there people around here, the only company you'll be having are creeping animals and birds.. "

Jacob lips quivered....

Chief Justin exhale and continue.. "This is where you'll stay till you've done your assignment.. "

"So what happens after we kill him..? Philip asked with folded hands..

"You'll be free.. "

"Free..! Jacob resounded.. "As in free..?

Chief Justin retured his gaze to him.. "Yes free.., free from police trouble, you'll finally be able to live a normal live again.. "

A wind of excitement blew across Jacobs face.. "What if we don't.., what if we weren't able to kill him.. "

"By now you should know i don't like disappointment... "

He caught Maia gaze and he convince himself he can do it, even though he wasn't ready to become a full time conscious murderer, there was nothing in the world than earning your freedom again, he'll do it for himself and her..

"That basket contain the clothes for the two of you"Chief Justin said.. " as fugitives, you need no fancy clothes, food will be deliver to you every four days, so it'll be foolish of you guys to eat much... "

"You'll be starving us.. "Jacob protested..

"This isn't permanent, the day Pious die will be the end of it, see this as a motivation.. "

"It isn't... "Jacob riposte.. "Let's call it what it is, you broke us out of prison to imprison us again.. "

"What does that even mean..?

"We accept your terms.. "Philip jump in.. "But we'll need something to warm up the food.. "

"That will be arrange, everything you'll need to be almost comfortable will be supplied by my men.. "He pause, spun round to face Maia who quickly brought out a phone from her handbag.., he took it from her and focus on them again.. "Take this phone, only one number should be saved on it and it should be the number i call you with.. "

"What if we want to call someone else..? Jacob ask as Philip collects the phone..

"You can't, because you're a fugitive, any mistake you make might put you behind bars again, trust me you won't last there.. "

Jacob narrow his eyes..

"We'll need a gun to carry out the job.. "Philip chimes in..

"Everything you'll need is in that cupboard.. "Chief Justin replied and their gaze followed the direction his finger was pointing.... "Ammunitions, guns, daggers, money, they're all
in there.. "

Jacob sigh and stare at Maia again, she smiled back and it occured to him she knew he's been staring at her, she wasn't playing tough, she probably knows what was running in his mind...

"I don't like waiting for too long, so you should be quick in completing this mission.. "

"I have one last question.. "Jacob said crisply... "Why do you want to be king..?

He watch his expression changed and it occured to him he shouldn't have asked but still, he was damn curious...

"You'll worthy of an answer when you succeed.. "He replied calmly and quickly turn round to walk away with his daughter and thugs by his side...

Jacob stare at Maia until they entered the car and drove off..

"She's not your type Jacob, quit staring.. "Philip stated behind him..

When he turn to face him, he was already opening the cupboard..

Philip chuckle and quickly brought out a pistol, a browning automatic rifle, Glock 17,a greenade and ammunitions...

Shock swept across Jacob's face when he saw the various types of guns secreted in the cupboard... "No way.. "He mutter... "He isn't sending us to just kill him, he's sending us to a war.. "







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ZULUGUA








He turned his head sharply as he thought he had sensed a movement. A pale shaft of sunlight, heavy with swirling dust was falling across the ancient floorboards. But beyond, the corner were full of glooms and shadows.

"Had one of those shadows moved?

Taka felt his hair prickling, like it does when you feel you are being watched....
He stumbled further, a foul stench invaded his nostrils, he looked around to see where the smell was coming from and nearly vomited at the sight, it was a body, a bit of flesh was still there being eaten by the millions of grey rats.....
Disgusted with the sight, he ran outside and there she was, the witch he's been trying to escape from..

"Are you trying to run.. "The dark priestess ask with a dark stare at him..

Her dark eyes sent shivers to his spine but he didn't flinch, didn't want to give her the satisfaction of thinking he was afraid...
"No, i wasn't.. "He replied with all form of boldness.., deep down, fear was tearing him apart..

"Do not lie to me blood racca, i see beyond human eyes.. "

He swallowed and convince himself she isn't going to kill him, he has a destiny to fulfill and until then, ogini can't allow her harm him.., he was crazy for thinking like her, all she was saying was thrash and he shouldn't believe a word, but somehow, her words has given him some assurance that he was safe but for how long...
Francis was right, this was indeed another world, a world he never knew existed...

"There is no escape from ogini blood racca.. "

He darted out from his thoughts when her hoarse voice ding in his ears...
"How can i possibly forget that when you keep reminding me of it.. "He fling back taking a step towards her.

"You're bold blood racca, many people won't dare to look at my face when talking to me.., now i see why ogini chose you to carry out such an important assignment.. "

"Am not many people, am Taka, the orphan.. "

"Not anymore, ogini has taken responsibility.., you're now her beloved son.. "

Taka gritted.. "Was that what you told my friend, Francis..?

"I never met that KA-RU, but ogini is not happy with him.. "

"If she's not happy with him, why does she want him to come here and kill people for her.. "

"Ogini has given him another chance to prove himself.. "

"And if he doesn't.. "

"You know what will happen if he doesn't.. "

Taka grumbled as he spun round to glance at the body again... "That body, wouldn't it be more appropriate if its taken out of there, the sight is disgusting... "

"Leave it, that is the fate of people who thinks they can worship other gods besides their god.. "

"What..?... "He boom out.. "Everyone is entitled to his own religion.., no one should be crucified for choosing to worship a god he deems capable of meeting his needs.. He..

"Enough blood racca, speak no more before your mouth spout blasphemous words.. "She retorted..

"Am just saying...








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AKPATU





"Are you sure they'll be able to pull this through...? Maia asked grabbing her glass of wine..

Chief Justin drop his glass after gulping down a small portion of his wine... "Pious is not that tough, he would be dead if i wanted his blood on my hand. "

"Daddy... "Maia pouted.. "If they suceed, you still have his blood in your hand.. "

"At least, his death wouldn't be traced to me in the future... "

"The renovation of the palace is almost completed, i believe Pious coronation will commence in a week time, what are your plans dad because certainly we can't let that happen.. "

"It won't happen.. "He hauled out standing up from the chair.. "I didn't come all the way to this town after preparing for a long time to see him sit on the throne of my fathers..., those bastards took the throne from us years ago, the blood of my ancestors still flow, i see them screaming at me, begging me to give back what rightfully belongs to them..... "

"They're devils father.. "Maia chimes in... "I still can't believe they killed your father and great-grandfather in cold blood, everyone in that family are demons and they deserve to be slay.. "

"And they will, every last one of them, because dear, we are taking over.. "

"Chief.... "A guard called out..

"What do you want..? Maia retorted

"Someone is here to see the chief .. "The guard said

"Who..?

"A lady, she said she's a friend of the chief.. "

"A friend of my father...!

"Just let her in.. "Chief Justin ordered

The guard quickly left and returned with her..
Shock swept across their faces as they saw her...

"Well, who else would it possibly be if it isn't my father's leftover... "

"Oh sweet Maia.. "She said taking off her eyeglasses.... "You still have that awkward spark.. "

"I never thought i would see you again after you left me to come with your friend to this town... "

"I heard she died.. "Maia cut in.. "I would have been really glad if you had died with her... "

"How did you find me..? Chief Justin asked..

She took a deep breathe.. "I have my sources chief, and like you said I've been here before, i know many hooks and corners of this town so it wasn't hard finding you.. "

"Interesting.. "Maia chimes in with a smirk.. "If you're done, please get out, my father is very fine without you.... "

Chief Justin sigh... "What do you want Bianca..?








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

Hello guys, I've been really busy for the past few days, but the wait is over, expect an update later..

Ann2012:
The previous episode stated that Pious broke Phillip and Jacob out, now I'm seeing Chief Justin...... Pls clarify biko

Thanks for the update

My dear, read that part very well, the thug said He's the king..
Philip and Jacob know only one king and that's Pious, that's why they mentioned Pious name..
Chief Justin is in Akpatu because he wants to reclaim what was stolen from them----The throne
His thugs have already begin to address him as the king, so when one of them said.. He's the king, Philip and Jacob thought he was referring to Pious..
Hope you're clear..

kikiwendy:
Yayyyy.. Taka is back
Thanks for the update Silver

U welcome

Ann2012:
I'm confused about Pious ....
Taka is back.....

Thanks for the update boss

U welcome dear

Hardes:
Francis is just confused. Thanks for the update silver and happy Sunday to everyone..

U welcome man

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 39







GISELLE'S brain stutter for a moment, Her eyes and her mouth were frozen wide open in an expression of stunned surprise as the sad news re-echo in her ears.., she shook her head in disbelief and quickly reach for her phone...
Her bowels chunned and her hand trembled as she tried to dial Pious number.., mouth opening and shutting like a goldfish with no sound coming out she waited as the phone began to connect...

She exhales heavily when he didn't answer, she would have been trill if it was someone else that was announce dead, but Cassandra...
Her instincts tells her it wasn't just an accident that claimed her life, how did she show up on the road.., anxious to know, she dial Pious number again....








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"This is not good.. "Inspector Douglas said as Cassandra's dead body was carried into the ambulance..

Kess nibbed his lips wondering if it was Pious..

"Doesn't seem like an accident.. "Douglas continue.. "Look like it was intentional.. "

It was and Kess knows exactly who did it..

"Did you see her wrist..? Douglas asked taking a glance at the ambulance

"Ya, i did.. "Kess returned shabbily

"Look like her wrist were tied for quite a long time.. "Said Douglas

Kess gritted, he was very unsettled, Philip escaping has been making him think what he shouldn't.., he knew for a fact that Philip will come after him for what he did, he remenber the words Philip said to him the day he visited him, he'd promise him he'll get back at him for what he did, he didn't take his words serious, he thought there was no way he was going to escape...

"Do you know the late chief brother actually came to the station asking about her.. "

Douglas words jolted him from his thoughts.. "I know.. "

"Then you must thinking what am thinking.. "

Kess shrugged

"She was murdered... "

The news didn't come as a shock to him, damn it should but it didn't, he was more worried about what Philip will do.., what he could be planning, Sonia wasn't safe with him anymore, not with peter around..

"But the big question is.. "Douglas continue.. "Who killed her..?

Pious quickly shift his gaze to him, does he suspect anyone... "Do you have someone in mind..?

Douglas hesitated and Kess fear he definitely knows who could be responsible..

"No.. "Douglas blare out.. "I heard Carlos had so many enemies, anyone could have killed his wife to get back at him.. "

Kess exhales.. "I think so too.. "

"I really pity them you know.. "

Kess eyes narrowed

"First their first son died, then Carlos, and now her.., looks like someone is determined to wipe out the entire family.. "

Kess nibbed and look away, he wish he can read minds so he will know what Douglas was thinking, he's acting like he doesn't have a clue, but his words speaks otherwise.., he recollect Pious words, if Pious could find out Sonia was staying with him, anyone can and it was just a matter of time before trouble starts beating down his door...
"The runaway son must still be alive.. "He said over his shoulder..

Douglas swallowed.. "You think so..?

"He could be staying with his uncle.. "Pious said crisply darting his gaze to him..

"I have thought about that, it could be a possibility.. "

Their gaze drift to the car that stopped a few steps from them.., Pious heart skipped when he saw who came out of the car...

"Detective Jones.. "Jones announce flaunting his badge... "From the CP's office.. "

Kess grunt but didn't say a word...

"Heard what happened here.. "Jones said with a cringe at the ambulance.....

"There was an accident.. "Douglas replied..

"I saw the news.. "Jones fling back discourteously and began heading towards the ambulance... "Open it.. "

The constables hesitated a bit before opening the door..

Jones remove the cloth she was covered with from her body, he grunted and covered it back... "Take her away.. "He said jumping down from the ambulance..

Kess took a deep intake, he has heard about Jones work in the past, his works precedes him..

"Where you able to find out anything about the accident.. "Jones asked as he drew nearer to them..

"Looks like a car hit her.. "Douglas replied with clenched lips

Jones threw him an askance look.. "I also heard that in the news, tell me what i don't already know. "

"There is nothing else.. "Kess chimes in

A wry smile surround the corners of Jones mouth... "There is always something behind an accident, especially for a well known person.. "

"We suspect someone deliberately hit her.. "Douglas said

"Hm.. "Jones mutter.. "So it was murder..?

"It's just an assumption.. "Kess cut in.. "We don't know if that is the truth.. "

"Assumptions often end up as the truth.. "Jones riposte.... "And the victim wasn't just an ordinary person, from what i heard, she's one of the famous chief wife.., Carlos.. "

"Isn't that why you're here.. "Kess queried impetuously... "To find out who killed the chief.."

"Do you have a problem with that..? Jones fling back..

"Not at all, we could use some extra hand.. "

For a moment, Jones stare at him, observing carefully for any shaken movement, when he got none, he returned his gaze to Douglas... "Do you have anyone in mind..?

"Excuse me.. "

"You believed someone deliberately hit her, you must have your reasons for saying that.. "

"Its just an intuition.. "Douglas replied

Jones giggled.. "Intuition you say, what exactly is your job officer..?

Douglas exhales but didn't reply..

"You don't need to answer that.., is just a stupid question i love asking myself whenver am faced with this kind of cases, with your very own state of mind.. "

"Maybe we'll find out more after forensics examine her body.. "Kess balled in..

"Do you think the escapees did this...? Jones ask

Irritation sliced across Kess face but he refused to give him the dignity of a reply..

"Oh, i also know about that too, the news is everywhere.. "

"Could be a possibility.. "Douglas said crisply.. "I mean considering the time frame.. "

"There is no way Philip could have killed her, he worked for Carlos.. "Kess protested

"Sounds like you knew him very well.. "Jones reverted his eyes to him... "Could it be you also know who broke him out.. "

"Hell no.. "Kess boom out

"You answered that too quickly.. "

"Are you suspecting me..? Kess retorted.. "I threw that dog in the cage.. "

"And i believe everyone applaud you for catching Carlos right hand man, but that doesn't necessarily mean you don't know or suspect anyone. "

Anger swept across Kess face but he didn't say a word in defense..

"You seem confused by my choice of words... "He pause to take a breathe.. "Let me rephrase, do you or do you not know who broke them out..?

"I don't know.. "Kess said without flinch

"And you don't suspect anyone..?

Kess sigh, a sigh of irritation.. "Carlos had a lot of enemies, i guess you must have know that by now.. "

"So you saying you worked alone..?

Kess heart skipped.. "I don't get what you mean.. "

A wry smile lit up Jones lips.. "I meant to ask if you worked alone in apprehending Philip.. "

"Yes, with a little help from the DPO.. "

"Oh... "

"If you may excuse me detective.. "Kess said with curled lips.. "I have somewhere i should be.. "

Without waiting for a reply, he began to trot towards the police car..

With an intake, Douglas took a step to follow but stopped when Jones palm rest on his shoulder..

"Watch him closely.. "Jones muttered.. "He knows more about her death than he's letting on.. "

"Yes sir.. "







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Philip groan as he tried once again to move his hand, the sudden reminder that his hands were tied to the chair infuriated him making him yell.... "Can someone lose these damn ropes from my hand .. "

"Quiet.. "One of the thug retorted..

"I don't like being tied up.. "

"You were locked up in a cage.. "A thug replied

"Thats better than been tied up like an animal.. "Philip retorted

"When is he coming..? Jacob muttered.. "Your boss, when is he coming..?

"You must be restless.. "

"Of course am restless, i ought to be.. "

One of them quickly walk outside after receiving a phone message..

Jacob wonder if it could be the boss or Pious, his questions were answered when he walked back in with a man and a young girl, but his focus was more on the girl, she was beautiful, nothing like he has seen before....

"Well gentlemen.. "Chief Justin began... "Hope my friends has been given you a good treat...?

"I will rather take a whip if this is what a good treat is.. "Philip retorted.. "What the hell do you want from us..?

"Patient Philip... "

"You'll know soon enough.. "Maia added..

"Am knowing nothing soon enough.. "Philip fling back.. "I demand to know now.., why did you go through the trouble of breaking us out.. "

"You're so much in a hurry to find out.."Chief Justin said.. "Let me give you a clue.. "He added sitting down... "I broke you two out because i have a job for you.. "

"What job..? Jacob asked, his eyes fixated on Maia..

"I want you to kill someone... "

"You're forgetting you made us fugitives the moment you broke us out.. "

"I gave you your freedom.. "

"Freedom.. 'Philip puff. "The police will be on our necks, we need to lie low first. "

"It shouldn't be the police you fear, you should fear me, i gave you your life once again, i can easily take it back with a snap of my finger.. "

"Why us....? "Jacob asked.. "Your thugs could have done the job, why us.?

"I have my reasons.., and i don't intend sharing it.. "

Jaw rooted, Philip glare at him.. "Who do you want us to kill..?








TBC..

kelvyncruz:
My real nigga is back, God bless you silver, can't wait to see more of Taka.

Tnks man

JerryOJerry6429:
It took you long enough to bring Taka back, am just smiling here.
Happy sunday.

Happy sunday to u too brother

Evold:
I refuse to believe that pious broke out Jacob and Philip. That must be Chief Justin's work or Dillan. As for Francis I have nothing to say I have never been in love

maridrug:
Can you please help place the full version on okadabooks at an affordable price.

I will very soon..

moorevic:
I don't think its pious. I believed there was a guy who claimed the throne was taken from him before Pious father. It could be him thou

Holakizzo:
I dont just understand this francis act of a sissy

purity23:
Silver is just trying to confuse us.
Tnks for the update.

Hardes:
I think pious is becoming too desperate for his own good..


Thanks for the update silver

U welcome man

Horpehyemmie:
following this story back to back.... love it man.. kudos to yhu... but don't tell me that is gonna be d end ooo cos I can't wait for the remaining episodes

Tnks man

Cass01:
Finally, I've become a Nairalander 'cause of this salivating story!
More knowledge to you, Silver!

You welcome bro...

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 38







Looking down at them, Francis felt excited, pumped, more alive than he had ever thought possible. All the mundane worries of his life had been muted and all there was to know about was this moment....,, he felt like every fiber of his being was vibrating with anticipation to see her, Adrenaline was coursing through his veins and his hands were trembling, his eyes wide.....

"Get down Francis, they'll see you.. "Zed whispered..

He didn't hear that, the excitement wired his body like he was plugged into the mains. He felt like his brain was on fast-forward and there was no off switch......

"Get down Francis, someone might spot you.. "

His ears gave no regards to Zed words, who he's been waiting for was finally coming to him and its all that matters at this moment.., his eyes darted from the warriors on the frontline to the people behind...

His smiling face slowly encroached into a frown when he finally saw her, he wasn't looking forward to see her in a cage, how dare king Jafar put her in a cage like an animal.., anger swept across his face when his eyes reverted to King Jafar dressed in royal attires and riding beside her..., rage curled hot and unstoppable in his gut making his fingers ball into a fist......
He couldn't take it, watching her doleful mood only made him more furious..., he was about standing up to commit the biggest blunder when Zed dragged him back down..

"What do you think you're doing..? Zed queried

He didn't answer, instead he let out a growl of annoyance..

"Do you want to go down there..?

Nostrils flaring, he glare at him, fist clenched at his side..

"Do not give me that look.. "Zed riposte.. "Am just trying to save you from getting killed.. "

"Leave me alone.. "He barked jerking away.. , his head spinning and threatening to explode, he stood up again but Zed pulled him down...

"Are you crazy, do you see the warriors excorting him, you'll turn up dead before you get a chance to touch her... "

"You think i care what happens to me..? Francis fling back..

"It's you you you, it's always about you, have you thought about how she'll feel if you're caught.., that will totally drain her of every hope she have left.., and I'll miss you because you're going to die.. "

Francis mucles grew tense, the army was large, he knew quite well it will be suicide if he goes down to stop them, but he can't see her like this, placed in a cage like an animal..

"I know you're hurting Francis, but i tell you, this isn't over, you can still save her.... "

Francis lour his head, how could he possibly let this moment go, he's been waiting for them, waiting to rescue her..

"I never thought he was going to travel with such a large army.. "Zed said crisply...

Francis eyes shifted to the ground again and became glazed with a glassy layer of tears. As he blinked, they dripped from his eyelids and slid down his cheeks. he bit his lip tightly in attempt to hide any sound that wanted to escape from his mouth, his heart sank.

His lower lip quivered as words slowly made their way out of his mouth... "How can.. "He pause fighting the tears from falling down again, he wanted to be strong, strong for her, yet what followed was engulfed with tremors.. "How do we save her..?

Zed gritted, he wonder if what Francis feel was really love or total stupidity.., he has been in love once, her name was Yara, he met her in the palace when he was still a slave, he bear every whip inflated on him because of her, he wanted to escape with her but things didn't go as planned.., she was taken away from Mogula, sold to a rich merchant, he cried day and night, call it stupidity, call it love.., he loved her too much and he suffered the consequences when she was taken from him..., since then, he has sworn never to allow himself been misguided by such fickle word... Love..

It took him time, but he forgot her after so many years of not seeing her and he hope Francis does same..., the princess was out of his reach whether he believes it or not...
He pitied him, and it pushed him to help, but at this point, helping him accomplish the impossible was a total waste of time, but he didn't want to break his heart than it already is.... "We're going to the capital.. "He finally said...








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AKPATU






Rose quickly stood up from the bed when the knock on the door sounded again, she wonder who was knocking..., taking a deep breathe, she glance at the clock on the wall, she grunts when she realise the morning sun has set...
She couldn't sleep the previous night, she was very sure someone was watching her from the window..., sluggishly, she rose from the bed, tied the rope of her nightie and trot towards the parlour..

The doorbell rang again, followed by a loud knock that sent frown lines to her face.., irritated, she increase her pace..., not caring to ask who it is, she turn down the knob and the door creaked..

"Still sleeping.. "Inspector Douglas asked, his eyes darting over to her night rope..

"Well i didn't know i will be wakened by a police.. "Rose returned

"It's 11am already.. "Douglas said with a cringe at his wristwatch..

"You haven't heard the news, have you..? Kess interject, his voice bleaked with worry..

"What news..?

"Your husband escaped..? Douglas jump in

Rose didn't flinched until the seriousness of the news hit her.. "What..? She boom out.. "How, what happened..?

"We were transferring him to another prison.. "Kess said

"Why.., why would you want to transfer him....

"The order came from above, there was nothing we could do.. "

"And now he's out, doesn't this seems like a planned work..?

"Yes.. "Kess replied, as much as it pained him to admit, someone must have bribed the top officials,it wasn't just an accident they escaped, it was planned and the top officials are responsible..

"If my husband is out there.. "Rose delve into his thoughts.. "He needs to be caught.. "

"That's why we're here.. "Kess said.. "Has he contacted you..?

Rose huffs.. "Are you kidding me.., am just hearing this now.. "

"We strongly believe he'll contact you and when he..

"Wait, hold on, why would he want to contact me..?

Irritation sliced across Kess face.. "Well for starters, you're his wife.. "

"Which is why am the last person he will contact.. "

"Ma'am "Douglas cut in.. "We have a strong feeling, he may want to get in touch with you, perhaps he may want to break the news of his escape, maybe to taunt you.. "

Rose grunts but didn't say a word..

"Whenever he calls.. "Kess added.. "Please do let us know.. "

She couldn't still believe it, Jacob is free... "Just make sure he doesn't come near me.. "

"He may.. "Kess said.. "And if eventually he does, inform us as soon as possible.. "

"You know i don't still get it, how can he be transferred without me knowing.. "

"Your husband is a murderer that was paying for his crimes.., the police needs no permission from his wife or anyone before doing anything to a prisoner.. "

"You say it like i don't have a say..

"You don't.. "Kess riposte

She curled her lips.. "Just don't let him come near me.. "

"If he comes around, do well to tell us, and make sure you keep him busy until we arrive.. "

"And how exactly do you propose i do that..?

"We won't be far, we'll be watching the house.. "

"Since you'll be watching, you should as well catch him before he walks in.. "

"We will, but we still need your help with it.. "

She swallowed and turn to walk in when Kess mentioned her name.., she turned back to face him..

"Be careful.. "Kess said crisply... "He will be more dangerous now that he's out.. "

"Is that suppose to comfort me..? She retorted

"I just want you to watch out for yourself.."

"I've always watched out for myself.. "She flinged back

For a moment they all stood staring at each other, each pondering over their problems until Rose broke the silence...

"Thanks for the information, and thanks to all of you for letting him out.. "She blared out
brusquely and walk into the house jamming the door at their faces...

"That was one hell of a thank you.. "Douglas muttered..







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ZULUGUA.. (THE CAPITAL CITY..)





He lifted his head in confusion, needing to ascertain what the hell was making so much noise. He knew it was the creature, but he had to make sure. He didn’t. But he wanted to. And he’d already strained his neck enough that whether he placed it back into the dirt or not, he would be as visible as if he took a look. And so he did. He saw the thing, heard its snapping and its new whining. He saw it rearing up, spinning in circles, pounding the dirt and the already previously trampled rapeseed with its foremost legs. Making a shoddy looking crop circle, with various elongated edges. None fitting the previous line’s attempts at order. As it reared up and bellowed it's many cries, it's legs snapped outwards no more than an inch. Every time it cried, it did this elongation, or every time it elongated it cried. He couldn’t be sure, but he relished in the idea that the beast was uncomfortable in its body. He gained some solace in that fact. However, the snapping also came as the hoofs, hoofs being what he imagined them to be with all the rearing giving an equestrian feel, impacted the ground. Forcing the joints to retract into their non-dislocated positions..

He drew close to him but something about the monster scared him, he has never been scared of anything but he couldn't help the fear lingering in him from engulfing his sense of thinking..
He took two steps backward when the monster growl, it's monkey like face, rooted with three horns, one in his forehead and the other two at it's side...
When the monster stopped growling, he took a step closer, he didn't feel threatened anymore, he went closer, his hand reaching for it's horn but it jerked away and growled loudly at him..
The loud sound sent his body trembling with fear, but it annoyed him too and he growled back...

He went mute, exhausted from the shout he took a slow intake of air.., he watched as the beast turned around to walk away but he isn't gping to let it just walk away like that, not after all the fuming and the noise..
He ran towards it but quickly stopped in his tracks when it turned to face him, it wasn't no longer the beast but something worse, something ugly and scary..., before he could utter a word, the beast pounced on him and the sudden move threw him to the ground.., with the beast all over him, he screamed and woke up from the dream...

"You should have let it go.. "The dark priestess said

Panting for breathe, he look around, and fear engulfed him once again..

"He doesn't like to be stopped.. "The dark priestess continued...

He quickly reverted his gaze to her, she was old, face even more scary than the beast he had seen.., he look around again, totally confused, he asked.. "Where am i..?

"In your makers bosom.. "She replied

He look around again, wondering why everywhere was so strange... "Who are you..?

She laugh dryly.. "Who i am shouldn't concern you, you should be more concern on how you'll serve our great god, the one who made the sacrifice a son and a mighty warrior for battle.. hail thee our god.. Ogini.. "

"Ogini.. "He muttered.... "Ogini.. "He mutter again, just then it hit him, he stabbed himself and fell into the river, his friend... "Where is my friend.., where is Francis..?

"You mean the KA-RU..?.., he's on his way here as well as the rest of the KA-RUs..., and you blood racca will lead the KARUs to this battle, once again, the people of Zulugua will bath with the blood of their enemies.. "

"You must be mistaken, my name is not blood racca, my name is Taka.. "

"As the tigers cannot change their stripes, so your destiny cannot be changed, you were born to lead the KARUs to battle.., and together, you'll slay the heads of ogini's enemies, the men with the strange book must not be allowed to set foot in this part of the world, their blood will drain out of their bodies before they dare.... "

Totally confused and a bit scared, he look around again..

"Go back to sleep blood racca, there are many things you need to learn.. "

"My name is Taka, and i want to see my friend, where is he, what has ogini done with him..?

"Your friend will soon join us, his love for that girl will lead him here and finally he will be reunited with his god..., his destiny shall unfold before him and together, you'll vanquished the enemies of ogini from the surface of the earth, but if he refuse, then it will be your duty to kill him.. "

"Am not killing anyone.. "Taka blared out..

"You will blood racca, you won't have a choice because ogini hasn't given you one, you were born to kill and kill you shall, be it a friend or an enemy.. "








HE'S BACK NOT AS A FRIEND BUT A WEAPON FOR WAR....





STAY TUNED FOR MORE EPISODES OF KINGS...

kilisi:
This is just like an action movie. Simply fantastic.
If I'm to remove typos and few tenses errors, I will probably rate it among the top three nairaland stories.

More ink to your pen.

Thanks man

blazebaba:
Baba walai you supose get award for this "TORY" oo...

See as the thing just dey sweet dey go..

Thank u baba

gennysq:
Waawuu.... This story is making me all excited

Oremi...

JerryOJerry6429:
Pious enemies are growing everyday.
Tnks for the update op

You welcome