47 Ochiengs Plan (1/2)
”Why should there be a battle between the Lang tribe and our tribe? Didn't my father tell me fourteen years ago that the ancestors of the tribes around Lake Luwa had agreed on maintaining peace amongst them?” Ochieng' wondered within but was hit by a pang of realization,
”I now get it. Even though they agreed on maintaining peace, beneath that peace there is a cold war that can erupt into real war when something, however little happens. Initially, there was no reason to begin a war but with their guardian elder dead, there is no reason for them to hold back. In a sense, I am the one who has conflagrated the war. Furthermore, they know I am a Lu. It seems they did not learn a lesson the other time.”
”Since we do not know when their onrush will be, with the unprepared Lu warriors, we are in a disadvantageous position. Their elder was killed a month ago, it goes without saying that they are currently fully prepared. It seems the spy got this information late, differently, our warriors could have been prepared. My tribe will not be jeopardized just because of me. Let the tribe prepare its warriors, I am also going to mobilize my warriors, our journey to Turka can be prorogued.”He decided in his mind.
”I will be taking my leave my leaders. I hope we win this war.” Ochieng' said in a trembling voice andreddened eyes before standing to leave.
”What do you think you want to do?” Ong'am asked in anger. He had witnessed the strength of his own son with his own eyes. He also knew what was to come, he could not let his tribe lose this son of his at this time. This was their fastness.
”I am going to rest a little father.” The young man answered shaking his head slightly.
”I won't let you do that brother, we are in trouble and in this tribe even if you are not known, you are the strongest, you are the one who can save it. We have to have you at this point in time.” Okoth bellowed. He had heard about Ochieng's exploits when he arrived at the clan. He could not sit idly and watch this gem thrown in an ocean. He wanted to go and block Ochieng's path but Ogwang' was faster than him.
”What do you think you are doing my elder?” Ochieng' asked angrily after he turned to leave only to see Ogwang' in front of him.
”You must listen to us. It is one thing for our Lu clan to be unaware of when those cows will attack, our warriors not being prepared is another thing. Why do you have to have your rest when we are having a serious meeting here?” Ogwang' censured angrily.
”I did not say I am not concerned about my tribe. I only said I am going to rest, what is with you people?” Ochieng' said softly but the sarcasm in his voice could not go unrecognized.
With that, Ochieng' walked out of the hut easily and disappeared from the people's sight immediately. These people only shook their heads helplessly letting everything be.
After leaving the Okoth's residence, Ochieng' went to his hut and using a skill he had from Jakony, he summoned the bird.
”Jakony, I would like to go and meet the lions and your father in the lions' place. Take me there please.” Ochieng' told the bird immediately the bird arrived.
”What is wrong?” The bird asked when it heard Ochieng's pressing voice.
”You will know soon. Let us go.”
They walked out of the compound to where nobody could see them. The bird expanded and Ochieng' climbed its back. They flew away at a terrific speed.
It did not take them long before they arrived at the lions' land. Ochieng' headed to the tribe head's cave immediately.