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THE FOOTPRINTS. Journey of no return. CHAPTER 70: MARX FACES HIS DOOM
The folly of Marx's act earned him total resentment and demotion from the King's company. The king gravely pronounced Marx an enemy of the kingdom and until he could take cognisance of the event, he would have Marx kept a prisoner in the dark room. He declared Marx should be kept without food and water, and no one should converse with him under any circumstances. It was indeed vain for Marx to act in that kind of way; a preposterous act. But Marx was one of his most loyal servants, and he needed to be firm in his decision to not allow betrayal to go without punitive measures. He believed that others saw what Marx did and he had to ensure discipline in his realm to not invite treason and treacherous acts taken casually. The king saw his commands even cheerfully obeyed, appointing a guard with strict orders to prevent any food from being conveyed to the prisoner. He dismissed his friends and attendants, and retired to his own chamber, still furious about the birth of the twins not ste
THE FOOTPRINTS. Journey of no return. CHAPTER 71: A DRINK FOR THE SURVIVORS
Gulping down the cup of water and appearing to want more, "You drink more than a camel, where have you been?" Ethan asked."It is a long story," Zamorah replied."And I've got all day," Ethan said, smiling."The king of Giants put me through this. I was banished about five years ago from the land of the Giants for treason after being kept in the dark room for more than a year. The king, Khal Duraho the third, was a tyrant, a dictator, an absolutist, a despot, and an oppressor. He killed and maimed, and although we were used to it because we were enslaved by humans and felt the humans deserved such inimical treatment, he started killing our own. It became very serious when he hung thirty soldiers for fun of the annual Lefteesha festival that occurs at the end of a year. He declared a bloodbath amongst a platoon of soldiers for a dismal prize. This continued and continued until my best friend and I plotted a coup to overthrow him and his henchmen. We gathered as many men as we could, but
THE FOOTPRINTS. Journey of no return. CHAPTER 72: THE FOLLY OF THE GIANT KING.
The folly of the act of Marx earned him total resentment and demotion from the King's company. The king gravely pronounced Marx an enemy of the kingdom and till he could take cognisance of the event, he would have Marx kept a prisoner in the dark room. He declared he should be kept without food and water, and no one should converse with him under any circumstances.It was indeed vain for Marx to act in that kind of way; a preposterous act. But Marx was one of his most loyal servants, but he needed to be firm in his decision in order not to allow betrayal go without punitive measures. He believed that others saw what Marx did and he had to ensure discipline in his realm in order not to invite treason and treacherous acts taken casually.The king this saw his commands even cheerfully obeyed; appointing a guard with strict orders to prevent any food from being conveyed to the prisoner, he dismissed his friends and attendants, and retired to his own chamber, still furious about the birth
THE FOOTPRINTS. Journey of no return. CHAPTER 73: A STEP FORWARD.
Williams approaches his environment and he smells something odd. Disheveled footsteps and big foot marks scattered across the entrance. He becomes afraid and runs into his apartment only to find the door wide open. He rushes into the room where his twins were kept and he finds nothing! The house was ransacked and untidy; he immediately knew they were here! The Giants were here? And yes, they succeeded. Becoming fully aware that his boys must have been far gone the pinnacle if not dead, he sat on his bed and let out a loud cry, ‘True that, the twins were an inauspicious box filled with sinister gifts.’ He sat still for some time thinking of the pain they suffered before they died. His friends from Crestwood empathized with him with words that should have cheered him up but he refused to be consoled.‘They were just children, what crime could they have committed by coming into the world?’ Williams asked tearfully.‘I, in my opinion, think they're not dead, you also should see that gli
THE FOOTPRINTS. Journey of no return. CHAPTER 74: IN THE ENEMIES CAMP
‘Send word out to Zamorah. Be discreet about it, I don't want no mistakes, let him know Marx is held captive and we intend to steal him out but we have to halt all plans for seizure of power for now.’ Khalodi instructed ‘But General it going to be very difficult to send such a message in writing without it raising suspicion among the courier workers,’ he replied.‘Zamorah is in town, he said he will be in town and I believe he is.’ Khalodi said.‘Okay General’ He saluted and was about leaving‘Use a raven, in his last letter, he said he will camp at the North side of the region, he needs to be aware of what's going on’ Khalodi said distinctlyYes General, he said while moving out.Almost immediately, there was a knock on the door.Come in! Khalodi shoutedA servant walked in and bowed, ‘the king requires your presence in Kingston Landing right now’I'll be there soon, Khalodi replied submissively.Yes General, he said as he walked out.‘You're one of the few loyal men I still have bu
THE FOOTPRINTS. Journey of no return. CHAPTER 75: THE MIGHTY STRIKE
Okay, that can work, it's a nice plan. Williams respondedWhere are the other men? Ethan askedFar east, escaped immediately before they could surround us, Jasper discovered the ambush firstThat's really smart and cautious of your men, good job Will. Ethan smiledBut we've still got most of our weapons in there as I could only run out with my bow and a quiver of few arrows, William repliedYou know, I never really got to say thank you for saving my life earlier, I always saw you carry the bow, didn't know you were that good at shooting, Ethan said gratefullyAye, my man, was just in the right place at the right time, Williams said hugging Ethan. Julius joined in the hug and they were few metres from Zamorah's camp.This is Williams, my friend and your human friend now, skilled with arrow shooting and martial art. Ethan introduced him sharply.And what about the forty? We need more hands on deck remember?Yeah definitely, they're in the hiding because the king of Giants sent his men
THE FOOTPRINTS. Journey of no return. CHAPTER 76: THE SURPRISE MOMENT.
She brought out the keys and dangled it in front of him.I can't believe this, you really… of all people? I'm offended and no amount of apology is gonna do the trick. Fuck!I'm sorry, just wanted to be sure I trusted you, Lateefah beggedWe've not got time for this right now, Marx needs to be out before sunrise. Khalodi heaved a sigh exhaling loudly. Pick all your things, we're moving now.Okay, are we good? Lateefah asked avoiding eye contact.Do you think we're good? I'm doing this for Marx and I'll treat Marx's sister as mine, if not-I said I'm sorry, Lateefah hugged him from behind. You really turned off your soft spot for me when I was put in with the nymphs, now you get really angry not remembering I was once your love.The more reason you should not have distrusted me knowing we go way back, Khalodi hit back.You once messed me up, Khalii, I wasn't the same again, Lateefah said releasing herself from his body.I did it for your good, for your safety, Khalodi criedYou did it b
THE FOOTPRINTS. Journey of no return. CHAPTER 77: A MIGHTY WIND
‘Speak up Williams,’ Zamorah said‘Are they only bad people in the castle?’ Williams asked‘Why?’ Zamorah questioned Because there could be innocent people in there that we could kill by setting the place ablaze, Williams replied.Ethan concurred by nodding his head. ‘And you wanna be a ruler when Duraho is eventually defeated, you'll have to rule your people and if you decimate the populace in the war, there maybe no one to rule’Zamorah was quiet but they knew it had strucked him.The Underground Infiltration will be done by Major Bonkey and his agile squad maneuvered through the labyrinthine tunnels, utilizing their knowledge of the secret entrances to bypass the guards. They keep the worst of criminals in there and imperishable goods that could be used in time of famine.‘So we're looking at how many guards?’ Pronto asked‘Maybe ten to fifteen,’ Bonkey answered‘ We will move with utmost stealth and precision, circumventing hidden traps with ease. Through the help of Marx we were
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CHAPTER 134: THE INVINCIBLES ENDING
The dragon hovering over them lunged forward, Khalodi was flexible and skilled. He pushed them to the opposite direction while backflipping swiftly. The arrows passed his head ‘phew phew’ before he landed. Before they knew it, it was a sunny day. He dragon first tanned the skins but before giving them a hot bath. Zamorah didn't delay, he swiftly charged forward with anything that he picked first he used to define and smite the enemy.Khalodi had tried but it wasn't enough to save Rafi. One of the arrows caught him, this time in a place that he would have to lose the battle to death, his neck. He laid down in throbbing pain, there was no coming back whatsoever from this battle, death had won the battle over this life. Swiftfox was lucky, only a flesh wound on her arm as she struggled to safety watching the warriors exchange blows and iron clanging sounds reverberating the castle walls. She squeezed her arm and rolled under the dinning table. Zamorah, a man you could rely on when it w
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CHAPTER 133: IT'S WHITE OUTSIDE, ITS LIES INSIDE
His brother was down; he took it personally. He had to fight for redemption now. Aliyah looked like she had just won a lottery, he was about to wipe away that smile. With his bow and arrow and his dragon, he was going to destroy her no matter what it took. Brotherhood and family was a concept he didn't joke with.He didn't even let them regroup, he sent arrows flying into their side landing on several chests. While he was at that the dragon spread his wings and rained fire down on the witches, giving them no room to heal.Zamorah's mind was lost in a web of thoughts as they walked, his eyes darting nervously from side to side. If only they knew that there was no Lateefah and the twins now dragons etched to destroy him, he would wake up from his fantasy. It was just a ploy to make him gain absolute control over them. Khal Duraho was not a man with an aota of mercy or compassion, once you are wrong you face the consequences of your actions. So definitely if he had Lateefah and the twins
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CHAPTER 132: YOU DIDN'T SEE THAT COMING
They rushed down to see what was happening at the castle’s ground floor. Zamorah instructed, “ keep an eye on him, let see what happening down there. Let's go!”Khalodi, Marx, Bonkey, Pronto and some other senior cadet members joined Zamorah. They scaled through the staircases with precision wondering who it was. Khalodi didn't wonder, he knew it was Khal Duraho. Underestimating Khal Duraho was like giving less credit to a snake in a room. If that snake wasn't confirmed dead, one should not sleep in the room because if you do, you may not tell the story to another. He played the chess move, he had only the queen and two pawns but he wanted to checkmate the other side who had the queen, knights bishops, rooks and a number of pawns. With the right strategy, he aimed at a stalemate if checkmate wasn't feasible. Khal Duraho was still so much in this battle!The first torch went out, then there was pandemonium. General Silver smiled, he wished Henry was present to witness the plan working
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CHAPTER 131: WHO IS ON THE LORD'S SIDE?
Aliyah stood at the edge of the camp, her eyes fixed on the dark silhouette of Zamorah's camp in the distance. The night breeze caressed her face, soothing her weary soul. This was the last night she would be ruled, the last night she would live as a subordinate. She was vindictive and would wreck vengeance on all giants, she didn't care whether they were all at fault or there was a particular group, she wanted all to suffer. As for the humans, that was Roosevelt's decision. She didn't have control over that besides she was a human, she wouldn't naturally want to hurt themThe night breeze whispered secrets as Aliyah stood at the edge of the camp basking in the moon's silver light. She snickered when she saw Olga, the runaway recalcitrant.She was determined that the transition from night to morning will begin new chapter in her life. She was no longer to be ruled but the ruler of her own destiny.As the darkness slowly faded away, giving birth to faint streaks of golden light, Aliyah
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CHAPTER 130: THE PREPARED MEETS THE CUNNING IN BATTLE
What happens when you walk around with a group of friends who are armed with swords and all? You should feel like no fiery darts can harm you. What happens when you walk around with a lion? You feel secured, I'm not sure if you feel better with your armed friends or with a lion, perhaps we can never know because one lion may equal ten men. But what happens when you walk around with a dragon? Lions don't fly neither do humans. Dragons spit fires and humans don't, do lions do? Then we wanna talk about strength, maybe a lion is stronger but the peculiar attributes of a dragon give it's an edge. It was the most confident stride he had taken in a long while. After seeing it's capabilities, he felt Khal Duraho didn't stand a chance.Zamorah and his men stood at the edge of the underground tunnel, their excitement palpable in the cold night air. They had been planning this attack for so many days and now the time had come.Zamorah could feel a surge of power coursing through his veins as
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CHAPTER 129: WHEN YOU'RE NOT ADVANTAGED ANYMORE
It was the second night without his priced possession in his chambers. It was happening too fast. Funny thing is that as much as he hated it he couldn't execute all his guards. How incompetent were they? To let one man and weakly pertulant female get through them and elope from the castle. Now he was desolate, with no one to trust and no one to rely on. Khal Duraho stood in front of his balcony, his heart racing in his chest. He had been restless for days, his mind consumed with thoughts of Khalodi and Marx. The two men had managed to evade capture for far too long, and Khal Duraho was determined to show them what he was made of.The balcony became small all of a sudden, it couldn't contain him. His heart alone was getting bigger than the vast space. He had no leads, he had failed woefully. He knew they laughed at him secretly and it pained him so much. How smart was Khalodi ? What was the limit to his deception? He had deceived him down to the night of his escape. Life was indeed no
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CHAPTER 128: ALL HANDS ON DECK
In the depths of the ancient forest, where the trees stood tall and proud, a circle of witches gathered beneath the light of the full moon. Their faces were illuminated by the flickering flames of their torches as they stood in solemn silence, their eyes fixed on the scene unfolding before them.They had sensed the shift in the balance of power, felt the ripple of magic that had swept through the forest like a whisper on the wind. And now, as they watched the babies transform into dragons, they knew that their time had come.With a sense of purpose that bordered on obsession, the witches set to work, gathering their ingredients and preparing their spells. They knew that the dragons were a force to be reckoned with, creatures of immense power and strength. But they were not afraid, for they wielded a power of their own – a power that had been passed down through generations, a power that had been honed and refined over centuries of study and practice.As the dragons took flight and dis
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CHAPTER 127: Williams AND THE BORN TWINS
Williams was reluctant about it. He had suffered enough for this children. Now they wanted him to gove them out?“I have just escaped the ungodly hands of the ruthless Khal Duraho. And I promise you, whatever you saw here, it might only be worse compared to what the king has in mind for this group here.” Khalodi had a black look, trying to show the urgency of the help he needed.His decision mattered but he was all for the victory of the team. He didn't want any harm to reach his child but life was a risk. Even in his arms, the child could be harmed. Ethan thought otherwise they were warriors and they fought as well, Ethan persuaded him to profee solution to the problem at hand and finally he agreed. All hands were on deck as everyone was busy with what will bring them to success. Caitlyn, a skilled healer and caretaker would tend to the wounds of the fallen in battle. Cassandra after arriving with the veteran witch will head the medical unit and perform her duty well.He had read
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CHAPTER 126: METAMORPHOSIS
Rafi had never had anyone ask about him. He always seemed inconsequential and for someone to notice him, then there was a liking. Not that he wasn't all what the women would want or need, but he was a mere guard and guards never got that special treatment. He didn't know Caitlyn had something for Rafi, that means he made a good first impression. Rafi my man, why are you not here to see your first crush? He imagined shaking him in their traditional way, Rafi was like a brother and amongst all other wonderful characteristics in which he possessed, he was fun!O poor Rafi, he hoped he was still alive. He sacrificed a lot for them to be there. He wasn't where he was without him, he was a crucial part of his journey. If Khal Duraho was smart, he won't kill him, he will use him to get to them. He didn't mind that as far as it made a possibility for him to be alive. Bul Khal Duraho always never thought with his brain, his actions were mostly by impulse and it lacked firm reasoning.Caitlyn r
