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In the days of the kehita kingdom ( chapter 4)
The Full Truth ( chapter 4)
# # IN THE DAYS OF THE KEHITA KINGDOM
Kahu and the crowned prince of mesilia named Simon(King Mesil's son)had been friends since childhood and they had always played hunting game in which, Kahu won him several times. So this time around, they wanted to try it again.So, they left early in the morning to go for hunting and they were riding on horses with no guards escorting them and they were also carrying a bag Sack side ways . As they were riding, the Prince said" Kahu this time around i will win you".Kahu replied" I hope so my Prince" And they both laughed and fasten their horses as they rode on it with an extreme speed.
As they reached, the both of them got down from their horses pointing their bow and arrow straight towards the forest of Asil and they both said aloud" On your mark get set shoot!!" The both of them shot at once and they both got a rabbit each (they put the rabbit each in their own bag back which was made of animal skin). As they went deep into the forest of Asil, They both saw an antelope and they both shot at the same time but the Prince's arrow killed the antelope why that of Kahu missed for the first time . So the crowned Prince said" I guess i won you Kahu".Kahu looked at him with a sad face and the crowned Prince said that he will get the antelope himself and that he didn't need his help as Kahu tried to follow him. But the distance from them and the antelope was very far. so afterwards, a mighty force carried Kahu to an unknown place( destination). He was surprised at the location and brought out his sword ready to fight but lo and behold it was an old man with a bamboo stick.He was neither tall or short and he wore a sheep garment and Kahu looked frightened. But the old man said"Don't be afraid Kahy for it is i gosmolt the fearless wizard of this forest. For the god's of your ancestors have brought you hear for a reason". Kahu asked" How do you know my name?" The old man laughed haha!!. And continued" I have known you ever since they gave birth to you.You are a great and promising child.You have a mission to accomplish.And Kahu asked" What mission"? Gosmolt replied" To bring your mother's clan and that of the Kehita Kingdom together in Peace and harmony".Kahu asked" What are you saying old man?"The old man smiled and said" What am saying is that there is no need for war or revenge bu peace". "I don't believe you" Kahu said.Then gosmolt said" Your uncle must have told you the truth but not all of them". Kahu withdrew back his sword to it's place around his waist and asked him with curiosity "Old and wise one what do you know about the truth".The Old man said "I will tell you what really happened". He continued" Your uncle was looking for his own selfish interest without thinking about the interest of your mother. Kahu asked" How". The old man continued" You see your father King Rulx who was then a crowned Prince Liked your mother but only lust for her. He was passing by the corridor with his friend. And they were discussing until they both saw a beautiful maiden called Miranda who was sweeping the palace although, your mother was not the only maiden in the palace.And when your mother saw them she bowed and greeted" Good afternoon my Prince and noble knighy she said.And the Prince with his friend Karz both responded" Good afternoon".( The Prince himself was still staring at her waist as she was still sweeping). But as she was done sweeping, she started leaving and the Prince with his friend Karz was still watching het from a distance until she left.The Prince said with so much pleasure" Wow that young maiden is damn beautiful!! And he turned and asked Karz" What do you think"? Is she not beautiful? Karz responded" Yes she is and also she's my younger sister". The Prince was marveled and said" What! really! and you didn't even tell me.Ksrz Laughed and said" Am so sorry my Prince it's just that i wasn't sure if it was best telling you,it didn't really matter at all".The Prince responded what nonsense!! (he laughed) and said" But you could have told me what are friends for". They both laughed. The Prince said" Karz i really like your sister infact i love her". He continued" If you would get your sister to like me, I promise to make you my most trusted advicer in all matters concerning the kingdom and also my second in command when iam made King".Karz was short of words he didn't know what to say. He was excited and told the Prince saying" I won't let you down i promise". The Prince said" Iknow you won't.I have to see my father now i have something to discuss with him you can go home now thank you for spending your time with me. Karz responded" It was nothing my Prince what are friends for and they both left.
Karz returned home and by then, his sister was at home too because she has done her duties in the palace and left home to prepare a delicious meal for her and her brother.Karz told his sister with so much joy in his heart that the Prince liked her. She was surprised and said" really!" With so much joy in her heart, she told her brother that she also liked the Prince too. Karz was happy and hugged her saying" Good things have started Coming into this family".They both danced for sometime and later, they started eating their meal. But as they were eating,Karz told his sister saying" I will tell the Prince what you have said.He will be so glad and they both smiled". The next morning, Karz went to see the Prince in his chamber.He knocked and the prince allowed him in and he was very happy to see the Prince and at the same time smiling.The Prince saw it and asked him saying" What's up with you" Karz replied" My Prince just guess" But the Prince replied" You know am not good at guessing just tell me what happened" Then Karz replied" My sister likes you too". The Prince was astonished and said"really"! Oh! my gosh! I knew you would do it". But Karz replied" This is not my doing she told me herself that she Likes you my Prince. The Prince hugged Karz and said" This call for a celebration" Then Karz nodded and they both drank to the merriment of their hearts and slept off. That evening, when they had woken up. And the Prince who was about seeing him off said" Can i see your sister tomorrow morning at the palace" Then Karz replied" Yes, she will come and Karz left. The following morning, The Prince aksed one of his trusted guard to go and buy for him a beautiful necklace in the market and the guard left and came back as soon as possible because it was urgent. Miranda later came to the palace and when she saw the Prince,she bowed her head and the prince took her hand and said" You are very beautiful my dear what is your name?" And she said" My name is Miranda". Then the Prince said" What a lovely name.Oh! i forgot where is your brother?" Then she said smiling" Oh! he went out for training with other knights.He said i should greet you on his behalf". Prince Rulx smiled and said" that is so thoughtful of him. Please my dear do close your eyes i want to give you something". Miranda closed her eyes and the Prince opened herhands and he gave her the gidi ( necklace) that he bought for her. Then he said "You can now open your eyes". Then she opened her eyes and saw the beautiful necklace curved with a heart but painted red and also made of gold,she knelt down and thanked him
saying" Thank you my Prince" The Prince smiled knowing that she liked it said" You are welcome". The Prince brought her to his chamber,sat her down on a chair close to the mirror and wore the necklace around her neck and she smiled admiring the beauty of the necklace.The Prince began to kiss her neck gradually then gradually but she got up and WAS a little distant far from him and was scared then, the Prince asked" Is there any problem? But she said" No problem my prince is just that am not really in the mood for it". Then the Prince came close and said" why are you scared of sleeping with me?" But she said" It's just that we are not married".Then the Prince said" It does not matter besides i still like you i meant love you just keep the secret between you and me ok". She didnt agree and she left the Prince chamber in a haste but the Prince tried to catch her but she was too fast and ran out of the palace swiftly.
When her brother arrived back home from the training that night,he saw hio sister crying bitterly and asked her saying " What is the problem Miranda?" Then she said "That the Prince tried to sleep with me but I resisted and ran for my dear life". Karz asked "The Prince did what!"? Then Karz went out angrily to see the Prince in his chamber that night.
He Knocked twice and tried his best to control his anger. The Prince allowed him in and Karz said "My Prince, my sister told me that you wanted to sleep with her but why my prince,i know that you love her but you could have just said you wanted to marry her"And the Prince interrupted him and said" Having sex with your sister won't spoil anything besides i will still marry her. Karz was surprised and said" You will marry my sister even she sleeps with you." Yes the Prince said. I don't go back on my words.He Continued" Karz tell your sister i will still marry her no matter what happens,i really love your sister or else, you will not get what i have promised to give you when i become King. Karz was dumbfounded and said" Am sorry my Prince for underestimating you. Rulx said it's ok my friend, just tell your sister to apologize and accept it( touching Karz shoulder) and Karz replied " I will tell her" and Karz left his room.
When he returned home,he scolded on his sister for not accepting to sleep with the Prince. His sister was surprised and said" It's that all you have say Kars, you know he's not doing the right thing .If he really loves me,he should go ahead to marry me".Then Karz Calmed her down and said" The Prince does not go back on his words he will definitely marry you an sure for thay.Just go tomorrow and apologize.Miranda resisted to it but her brother insisted that she should go and apologize and do what he wants since she loves him too( even so your uncle could not still tell your mother what the Prince promised him if he was made King). In the afternoon, the next day after she had done all her duties in the morning(at the palace), she visited the Prince chamber and when she knocked, the Prince asked saying" who is that"? And she replied" it's Miranda" Then the Prince told her to come in.As she came in, she knelt down and apologized to the Prince for her unruly behavior yesterday and the Prince stood up from his bed and brought her up and said" Don't worry i forgive you. I really love you Miranda "And she replied" I love you too".Then he began to Kiss her and gradually he lay her down on his bed and slept with her.
Gosmolt said" This is just part of the story Kahu, let me continue". After a month or two, she was pregnant of you. She told the Prince about it but the prince gave her a concoction medicine and said "Get rid of the baby or you will put me in trouble". She didn't accept it and left the prince room crying.She told her brother who then, went to see him.The prince still deceived Karz by telling him he would marry his sister. And he also told Karz saying" Tell your sister to get rid of the baby or else i wony marry her". Karz went with the medicine that the prince gave him to give his sister. Your uncle urged her to take the medicine but she refused at first. Karz begged his sister by saying" please my dear sister take this medicine i promise you that you will marry him. And she took it and also wept at the same time . After taking it, she felt her stomach in pains and she fainted and bleeded through her anus( Her dress was stained in blood too). Karz rushed her to see a physician and the physician told Karz that she was alright and that the baby was still intact but that the medicine injured her kidney partially. But the physician prescribed some drugs that she would take to heal the wounds.
Two weeks passed, the Prince did not ask Karz whether his sister had gotten rid of the baby and how she was doing.So, they both went to the palace, then to his room to see him but the Prince personal bodyguard stopped them and asked " What can the prince do for you both"?.Karz replied "We want to see him".The bodyguard named John asked "why"? Karz became angry and started shouting on the guard saying " We want to see the prince, so the Prince heard the noise and asked John who it was? and John replied "That it was Sir Karz and his sister".So the prince said" Let them in and so they came in and saw him with another beautiful maiden.They were shocked.Yes, "what can i do for the both of you" The prince said.They were still shocked and amazed looking at each other. They couldn't say a word.Then the prince said " oh! i forgot to tell you this maiden right here is Miriam from my clan, she is to be my wife in a months time. But Karz was angry and said what!! but you promised to marry my sister". Then the prince said "No! i did not you mistaken me to have said that".Karz became much more angry and said "My prince you will pay for this!!" But his sister calmed him down and said leave him let us go. Miranda was weeping calmly and was not showing it . Then the prince said "it's that a threat or what Karz haa!!Are you threatening me now"?. Karz replied to him by saying "Yes it is!!".Then Karz and his sister left the room immediately with disdain before john came in to know if everything is alright.But the prince shouted saying " We will see about that!!.
The old and wise one continued, to cut the story short,karz was accused wrongly for an attempt to kill the Prince and that the Trianda clan supported him. Although, they never supported him but were angry at the Prince for what he did to their daughter your mother. And they were banished from the Kingdom. But when your mother gave birth to you her last words before she died was that Kars should make peace with the Kehita Kingdom but he swore that he will never but your mom begged him and he agreed, then she died.
But still,your uncle still stands on taking revenge on the Kehita Kingdom especially the royal family. Kahu burst into tears again and told the wizard saying " I will kill everyone of them" But the wizard told him "no! My son you should try and obey your mother's last words and also see to it that the Trianda clan get back their rights back as a clan of the Kehita Kingdom". But kahu said soberly " it's unfair !! They need to pay!!. The wizard came close and calmed him down and promised to be with him all the way but your uncle also have a hand in this too! don't forget.The old wizard hugged him and kissed him on his forehead and also encouraged him and told him saying" Let no one no about this". Kahu looked at him and nodded.Kahu cleaned his tears and asked him" How or where do we meet again?" And the old man told him saying " call my name anywhere and i will appear before you". The old man snapped his two fingers and kahu was carried again by a great force back to where he was. And the prince was still coming to meet him with the big antelope and Kahu said smiling " I think we should go home now so the prince agreed and they climbed their horses and were holding the animal side ways ( parallel) to each other and they journed back to mesilia.
And the old wizard at a distance said " Kahu nothing is hidden under the sun" then he smiled.
© Ukaegbu Kelechi
# # IN THE DAYS OF THE KEHITA KINGDOM
Kahu and the crowned prince of mesilia named Simon(King Mesil's son)had been friends since childhood and they had always played hunting game in which, Kahu won him several times. So this time around, they wanted to try it again.So, they left early in the morning to go for hunting and they were riding on horses with no guards escorting them and they were also carrying a bag Sack side ways . As they were riding, the Prince said" Kahu this time around i will win you".Kahu replied" I hope so my Prince" And they both laughed and fasten their horses as they rode on it with an extreme speed.
As they reached, the both of them got down from their horses pointing their bow and arrow straight towards the forest of Asil and they both said aloud" On your mark get set shoot!!" The both of them shot at once and they both got a rabbit each (they put the rabbit each in their own bag back which was made of animal skin). As they went deep into the forest of Asil, They both saw an antelope and they both shot at the same time but the Prince's arrow killed the antelope why that of Kahu missed for the first time . So the crowned Prince said" I guess i won you Kahu".Kahu looked at him with a sad face and the crowned Prince said that he will get the antelope himself and that he didn't need his help as Kahu tried to follow him. But the distance from them and the antelope was very far. so afterwards, a mighty force carried Kahu to an unknown place( destination). He was surprised at the location and brought out his sword ready to fight but lo and behold it was an old man with a bamboo stick.He was neither tall or short and he wore a sheep garment and Kahu looked frightened. But the old man said"Don't be afraid Kahy for it is i gosmolt the fearless wizard of this forest. For the god's of your ancestors have brought you hear for a reason". Kahu asked" How do you know my name?" The old man laughed haha!!. And continued" I have known you ever since they gave birth to you.You are a great and promising child.You have a mission to accomplish.And Kahu asked" What mission"? Gosmolt replied" To bring your mother's clan and that of the Kehita Kingdom together in Peace and harmony".Kahu asked" What are you saying old man?"The old man smiled and said" What am saying is that there is no need for war or revenge bu peace". "I don't believe you" Kahu said.Then gosmolt said" Your uncle must have told you the truth but not all of them". Kahu withdrew back his sword to it's place around his waist and asked him with curiosity "Old and wise one what do you know about the truth".The Old man said "I will tell you what really happened". He continued" Your uncle was looking for his own selfish interest without thinking about the interest of your mother. Kahu asked" How". The old man continued" You see your father King Rulx who was then a crowned Prince Liked your mother but only lust for her. He was passing by the corridor with his friend. And they were discussing until they both saw a beautiful maiden called Miranda who was sweeping the palace although, your mother was not the only maiden in the palace.And when your mother saw them she bowed and greeted" Good afternoon my Prince and noble knighy she said.And the Prince with his friend Karz both responded" Good afternoon".( The Prince himself was still staring at her waist as she was still sweeping). But as she was done sweeping, she started leaving and the Prince with his friend Karz was still watching het from a distance until she left.The Prince said with so much pleasure" Wow that young maiden is damn beautiful!! And he turned and asked Karz" What do you think"? Is she not beautiful? Karz responded" Yes she is and also she's my younger sister". The Prince was marveled and said" What! really! and you didn't even tell me.Ksrz Laughed and said" Am so sorry my Prince it's just that i wasn't sure if it was best telling you,it didn't really matter at all".The Prince responded what nonsense!! (he laughed) and said" But you could have told me what are friends for". They both laughed. The Prince said" Karz i really like your sister infact i love her". He continued" If you would get your sister to like me, I promise to make you my most trusted advicer in all matters concerning the kingdom and also my second in command when iam made King".Karz was short of words he didn't know what to say. He was excited and told the Prince saying" I won't let you down i promise". The Prince said" Iknow you won't.I have to see my father now i have something to discuss with him you can go home now thank you for spending your time with me. Karz responded" It was nothing my Prince what are friends for and they both left.
Karz returned home and by then, his sister was at home too because she has done her duties in the palace and left home to prepare a delicious meal for her and her brother.Karz told his sister with so much joy in his heart that the Prince liked her. She was surprised and said" really!" With so much joy in her heart, she told her brother that she also liked the Prince too. Karz was happy and hugged her saying" Good things have started Coming into this family".They both danced for sometime and later, they started eating their meal. But as they were eating,Karz told his sister saying" I will tell the Prince what you have said.He will be so glad and they both smiled". The next morning, Karz went to see the Prince in his chamber.He knocked and the prince allowed him in and he was very happy to see the Prince and at the same time smiling.The Prince saw it and asked him saying" What's up with you" Karz replied" My Prince just guess" But the Prince replied" You know am not good at guessing just tell me what happened" Then Karz replied" My sister likes you too". The Prince was astonished and said"really"! Oh! my gosh! I knew you would do it". But Karz replied" This is not my doing she told me herself that she Likes you my Prince. The Prince hugged Karz and said" This call for a celebration" Then Karz nodded and they both drank to the merriment of their hearts and slept off. That evening, when they had woken up. And the Prince who was about seeing him off said" Can i see your sister tomorrow morning at the palace" Then Karz replied" Yes, she will come and Karz left. The following morning, The Prince aksed one of his trusted guard to go and buy for him a beautiful necklace in the market and the guard left and came back as soon as possible because it was urgent. Miranda later came to the palace and when she saw the Prince,she bowed her head and the prince took her hand and said" You are very beautiful my dear what is your name?" And she said" My name is Miranda". Then the Prince said" What a lovely name.Oh! i forgot where is your brother?" Then she said smiling" Oh! he went out for training with other knights.He said i should greet you on his behalf". Prince Rulx smiled and said" that is so thoughtful of him. Please my dear do close your eyes i want to give you something". Miranda closed her eyes and the Prince opened herhands and he gave her the gidi ( necklace) that he bought for her. Then he said "You can now open your eyes". Then she opened her eyes and saw the beautiful necklace curved with a heart but painted red and also made of gold,she knelt down and thanked him
saying" Thank you my Prince" The Prince smiled knowing that she liked it said" You are welcome". The Prince brought her to his chamber,sat her down on a chair close to the mirror and wore the necklace around her neck and she smiled admiring the beauty of the necklace.The Prince began to kiss her neck gradually then gradually but she got up and WAS a little distant far from him and was scared then, the Prince asked" Is there any problem? But she said" No problem my prince is just that am not really in the mood for it". Then the Prince came close and said" why are you scared of sleeping with me?" But she said" It's just that we are not married".Then the Prince said" It does not matter besides i still like you i meant love you just keep the secret between you and me ok". She didnt agree and she left the Prince chamber in a haste but the Prince tried to catch her but she was too fast and ran out of the palace swiftly.
When her brother arrived back home from the training that night,he saw hio sister crying bitterly and asked her saying " What is the problem Miranda?" Then she said "That the Prince tried to sleep with me but I resisted and ran for my dear life". Karz asked "The Prince did what!"? Then Karz went out angrily to see the Prince in his chamber that night.
He Knocked twice and tried his best to control his anger. The Prince allowed him in and Karz said "My Prince, my sister told me that you wanted to sleep with her but why my prince,i know that you love her but you could have just said you wanted to marry her"And the Prince interrupted him and said" Having sex with your sister won't spoil anything besides i will still marry her. Karz was surprised and said" You will marry my sister even she sleeps with you." Yes the Prince said. I don't go back on my words.He Continued" Karz tell your sister i will still marry her no matter what happens,i really love your sister or else, you will not get what i have promised to give you when i become King. Karz was dumbfounded and said" Am sorry my Prince for underestimating you. Rulx said it's ok my friend, just tell your sister to apologize and accept it( touching Karz shoulder) and Karz replied " I will tell her" and Karz left his room.
When he returned home,he scolded on his sister for not accepting to sleep with the Prince. His sister was surprised and said" It's that all you have say Kars, you know he's not doing the right thing .If he really loves me,he should go ahead to marry me".Then Karz Calmed her down and said" The Prince does not go back on his words he will definitely marry you an sure for thay.Just go tomorrow and apologize.Miranda resisted to it but her brother insisted that she should go and apologize and do what he wants since she loves him too( even so your uncle could not still tell your mother what the Prince promised him if he was made King). In the afternoon, the next day after she had done all her duties in the morning(at the palace), she visited the Prince chamber and when she knocked, the Prince asked saying" who is that"? And she replied" it's Miranda" Then the Prince told her to come in.As she came in, she knelt down and apologized to the Prince for her unruly behavior yesterday and the Prince stood up from his bed and brought her up and said" Don't worry i forgive you. I really love you Miranda "And she replied" I love you too".Then he began to Kiss her and gradually he lay her down on his bed and slept with her.
Gosmolt said" This is just part of the story Kahu, let me continue". After a month or two, she was pregnant of you. She told the Prince about it but the prince gave her a concoction medicine and said "Get rid of the baby or you will put me in trouble". She didn't accept it and left the prince room crying.She told her brother who then, went to see him.The prince still deceived Karz by telling him he would marry his sister. And he also told Karz saying" Tell your sister to get rid of the baby or else i wony marry her". Karz went with the medicine that the prince gave him to give his sister. Your uncle urged her to take the medicine but she refused at first. Karz begged his sister by saying" please my dear sister take this medicine i promise you that you will marry him. And she took it and also wept at the same time . After taking it, she felt her stomach in pains and she fainted and bleeded through her anus( Her dress was stained in blood too). Karz rushed her to see a physician and the physician told Karz that she was alright and that the baby was still intact but that the medicine injured her kidney partially. But the physician prescribed some drugs that she would take to heal the wounds.
Two weeks passed, the Prince did not ask Karz whether his sister had gotten rid of the baby and how she was doing.So, they both went to the palace, then to his room to see him but the Prince personal bodyguard stopped them and asked " What can the prince do for you both"?.Karz replied "We want to see him".The bodyguard named John asked "why"? Karz became angry and started shouting on the guard saying " We want to see the prince, so the Prince heard the noise and asked John who it was? and John replied "That it was Sir Karz and his sister".So the prince said" Let them in and so they came in and saw him with another beautiful maiden.They were shocked.Yes, "what can i do for the both of you" The prince said.They were still shocked and amazed looking at each other. They couldn't say a word.Then the prince said " oh! i forgot to tell you this maiden right here is Miriam from my clan, she is to be my wife in a months time. But Karz was angry and said what!! but you promised to marry my sister". Then the prince said "No! i did not you mistaken me to have said that".Karz became much more angry and said "My prince you will pay for this!!" But his sister calmed him down and said leave him let us go. Miranda was weeping calmly and was not showing it . Then the prince said "it's that a threat or what Karz haa!!Are you threatening me now"?. Karz replied to him by saying "Yes it is!!".Then Karz and his sister left the room immediately with disdain before john came in to know if everything is alright.But the prince shouted saying " We will see about that!!.
The old and wise one continued, to cut the story short,karz was accused wrongly for an attempt to kill the Prince and that the Trianda clan supported him. Although, they never supported him but were angry at the Prince for what he did to their daughter your mother. And they were banished from the Kingdom. But when your mother gave birth to you her last words before she died was that Kars should make peace with the Kehita Kingdom but he swore that he will never but your mom begged him and he agreed, then she died.
But still,your uncle still stands on taking revenge on the Kehita Kingdom especially the royal family. Kahu burst into tears again and told the wizard saying " I will kill everyone of them" But the wizard told him "no! My son you should try and obey your mother's last words and also see to it that the Trianda clan get back their rights back as a clan of the Kehita Kingdom". But kahu said soberly " it's unfair !! They need to pay!!. The wizard came close and calmed him down and promised to be with him all the way but your uncle also have a hand in this too! don't forget.The old wizard hugged him and kissed him on his forehead and also encouraged him and told him saying" Let no one no about this". Kahu looked at him and nodded.Kahu cleaned his tears and asked him" How or where do we meet again?" And the old man told him saying " call my name anywhere and i will appear before you". The old man snapped his two fingers and kahu was carried again by a great force back to where he was. And the prince was still coming to meet him with the big antelope and Kahu said smiling " I think we should go home now so the prince agreed and they climbed their horses and were holding the animal side ways ( parallel) to each other and they journed back to mesilia.
And the old wizard at a distance said " Kahu nothing is hidden under the sun" then he smiled.
© Ukaegbu Kelechi
