40 Fear (2/2)

”Fear. The moment Ochieng' saw the man's power, he was shrouded with fear. There's nothing worse than fear in this world. It is just an illusion that makes the strong bumble and the weak die for no good reasons. Those who stood against fear managed to overcome the impossibilities.”

”Take Nyakam for example, she was only a woman and a plebeian from a very small clan in Lu tribe. She was also a wuss but she infiltrated the forbidden land, a land that even the great Luanda Magere was timorous of. Apeleka was left in the same place to die but she didn't. Ochieng', you stayed there for over fifty seasons but look at you, you're not only alive but also very powerful. Apeleka is also able to regenerate. Of course that land has the most dangerous creatures this world can think of, you dared to go, see what you gained.”

”Fear can make you bow for a tyke, it can make you run away from blessings, it can block your eyes from seeing what this world has for you. The moment you overcome this monster, you will roam the world and achieve things that many people only saw in the world of fantasy.”

The bird spoke moving it's head and wings in a terpsichorean manner. Added to her voice was an enthralling tune immersing Ochieng' and Apeleka into her words wisdom.

When it stopped, it flew to a nearby tree and started singing a very beautiful song. The couple stopped moving. They sat on the ground full of grass cross legged and closed their eyes as if meditating.

The words of the bird rang in their minds. The zephyr from the surrounding hit their body making them smile in pleasance. After fifteen minutes, Ochieng' stood up hit by inspiration. He heaved a long sigh and without knowing, his body was covered with red flames. What was strange was that neither himself or his skin cloth was burned.

His eyes turned red and his surrounding became extremely clear. He started making the fighting movements he had been taught by his ancestors in his dreams. The leaves on the ground rose due to the violent winds that were produced from his training. Even Apeleka found it difficult to breathe. She however sat there, as if nothing was happening.

The bird stopped singing after around thirty minutes. The two woke up from their enchantment. They turned to the bird and looked at it in wonderment. It had helped them a lot this time. Ochieng' had gained a lot of understanding of his abilities. Apeleka who only knew of her regeneration ability was even astounded when she felt how strong she currently was.

”Congratulations my brother and sister.” Ignoring the looks of the couple, the beast congratulated them delightfully.

”If you don't mind Jakony, please tell us more about yourself. You amaze me with your abilities all the time. The more I see you unleashing them the more the feeling of not knowing you at all grows in me. Are you really from the forbidden land? If you really are, why aren't you even known to the other beasts and why are you extraordinary? Please tell me today to at least have a peace of mind.” Ochieng' inveigled the animal softly.

”If you want to know, I won't mind sharing with you my story but on one condition.”

”What condition?” The two asked simultaneously their eyes glowing in anticipation.

”You must not tell anyone.”

”Deal.” They again agreed at the same time.

”So, it is like this... ”