Few days back, Nasiru had just killed Bonnyface. He brought out a simple hand held axe which was concealed within his clothing. He flustered as he stared into thin air.
"P-P-Please!" came the muffled voice of Bonnyface whose mouth was blood filled, had difficulties breathing and partially unconscious.
Nasiru cared less about his voice, raised the axe up, mustered some strength and struck the body beneath.
He was bathed in the blood of Bonnyface as he flung the axe a few more times with the voice in his head encouraging him to enjoy his kill.
He suddenly heard a distant sound of crackled wood created by footsteps in the nearby Bush. He turned to the direction of the sound and travelled in its direction.
He had gotten a bit further when he noticed the mystery person in hoods. He was threatened by his ppearance.
"You killed a man, why?" They asked in a voice both male and female, harsh and soft.
"You must be the one the prophecy speaks of, Edù or so they call you" Nasiru's ego responded.
"You have taken the lives of many, Nasiru." They spoke. "Your death will be far worse than that which you have served to the people of Ekuma." They added.
"And who will serve me that death sentence? You?" Nasiru asked, splitting up a stupendous grin.
The mystery person walked towards Nasiru, "I would serve you the death sentence" they said and within a few seconds, they had dashed pass Nasiru and was behind him. "But not today." They concluded behind Nasiru.
Nasiru was not even in the slightest bit surprised that they were suddenly behind him rather he closed his eyes to soak in the wind. He grasped the length of the axe tightly and took a quick swing at them. But they held his hand, squeezed on it until he let go of the axe, which dropped to the ground.
They quickly sent the palm of the other hand to his chest and he froze.
"You should take the time in the world to reflect on your actions, Edù" they said.
They walked away and towards Bonnyface's messed up body. "The world cannot bear the horror of his death. There would be fear and absolute chaos. His body should be prepared in the way the world can bear his loss." They agreed.
They suddenly hear the sounds of Francis and Bonnyface approaching and at the same time they felt an intense urge to kill from where they had freezed Nasiru.
Nasiru was enraged. His rage broke the freezing enchantment, he picked up the axe again. He noticed the presence of Francis and Gregory and got ready to unleash death on them.
They were behind him again, and this time they were quick and swift to knock him out. He fell face down to the ground and was finally unconscious.
"His Kill Switch has been turned on for too long. You will be lost to the rest of the world, Nasiru." They said.
They watched Francis and Gregory approached Bonnyface's body.
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In the Odia's House.
Felicity was tapping on her smart phone in the living room when her mother came in.
"Felicity." She called. "At this time of the day you should be doing something relevant with your life instead of chatting." She said walking towards the door, but stopped to convey the message.
"Funny. You do not know what I am doing with my phone, mother. Do not make assumptions." Felicity responded.
"Oh really?!" She remarked. "I do not make assumptions. You are our only child and you will have to rise to the task of taking over the Odia's Business Dynasty."
"I am only 15 years old, mother. You don't possibly think that I care about Father's business Empire, do you?" She retorted and asked.
"There are young billionaires in the world who are not as old as you are. You need to rise up to the task and be in charge, Felicity Odia." She advised.
"Why don't you run the business Empire yourself? "
"I cannot do such, young lady." She rebuked.
"Why not?" She asked and continued to divulge. "Are you scared that people will confirm their suspicions about you killing your husband and taking over the so called Odia's Business Dynasty?"
All these while she was standing by the entrance to the living room. Just then the door opens and Madam Isiramen came through, unknown to her. She stood at her back without saying a word, while Eunice humphed. "Not even close." She replied. "You cannot be petty, young lady. You will claim the Odia's Business Dynasty and run it to its best, young lady."
While she was speaking, Felicity noticed her grandmother behind her mother and was more focused on her than her mother.
Eunice noticed Felicity's focus and suddenly realised that there was someone behind her.
Immediately , she turned towards the person behind her, Madam Isiramen grabbed her neck with one hand and squeezed really hard. She intended to kill her.
Eunice grasped for breath and was struggling, while Felicity quickly ran towards them.
"You killed my son, you demon!" She accused with her eyes wide opened as furious, as the young woman tried to pull of the old lady's grasp that was firm, strong and unyielding. She tried to attack her when Chucks prevented her from doing any other thing.
"Grandmother, let go of my mother" Felicity finally got to them trying to pull her Grandmother's hand off her mother's neck.
"Death will befall anyone who brings death upon any of my children. I will choke the living day light out of anyone who thinks they can get away with hurting my family." Madam Isiramen spoke and choked the poor lady who struggled endlessly for air. "Vengeance is of the Lord, and as Lord of this house, I will sentence you to death for taking the life of my precious son." She spoke.
Tears dropped off her eyes and the pain stabbed her aging heart and yet her grip was firm, unwavering. She intended to torment the young woman.
"Even if you confess today or tomorrow, your sins against the house of Odia will never be forgiven." She spoke further in her native dialect. "You will perish forever in hell, and I will send you there." She added.
"You have no proof that she killed my father, so let go Grandmother" she requested while trying her best to free her mother from Madam Isiramen's grip.
"Actually, we do." Clement entered as Madam Isiramen finally let go of the woman who was breathing heavily. Eunice immediately retreated from her range and looked at the Detective in unbelif.
"What do you mean?" Eunice asked trying to catch her breath.
Clement smiled as Eseohe and two uniformed men came in armed.
Felicity was confused with the whole turn out, but she retained her calm like her Grandmother and drove her eyes from the detectives to her Grandmother, to her mother and all over the people in the room.
I am getting really excited as the story unfolds. Would probably do an adaptation if possible.
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Spirit Wars
Historical FictionA prophecy came to the people of Ekuma that a being would grace the earth and possess the prowess of conviction and more. An Edù more or less, a bridge between worlds, a human incarnate maybe. Follow through as they unwind the mystery behind this pr...
