Chapter 2 Getting Mezebu

King Peruziah was a man of orders and all his subjects feared him. Every elder was quaking at his order and quickly organised the guards to search for the man Mezebu.

Hey, where exactly did you say we can get the so called wiseman. Mathias asked the elder in a harsh tone.

I am not really sure. But we will make a search in the east.The elder replied.

What did you just say? Mathias questioned again. I just said for some reason we might find when he has moved somewhere. The elder lied. Mathias was a bloody killer who never entertained any nonsense.

Let's move. He ordered

The journey to get Mezebu started, moving through a thick forest.They could hear strange sounds but Mathias was determined though he was scared, he was never willing to let the king down. At some point, they stopped, the earth appeared to be peeling off and rotating.

The horses stopped at once, and Mathias jumped down going straight to the elder, "What are you trying to do? Do you want to kill us all . Is there no other route to the East? I have heard mystery and of the man that kills here. I will kill you before I die because I know we can neither cross nor escape." Mathias shouted threatening the old man

The man was scared, he answered stammering. Sir send me out and I try to cross. Don't kill me here. I know those are framed stories of those with evil intentions. I believe we will go and only we won't get good news. And I think the gods are unwilling.

Nonsense! Mathias screamed. Jump out you will lead the way and we follow. Get down. I believe in my swords and it can save me from even underlying beasts. I won't make a single move to protect you. I will help it kill you instead.Mathias continued.

This route was a route of mystery and since, no one has been able to cross through and this was only one and the least of the great seven mysteries.

The old man got down and was pushed to the arena were earth appeared to be peeling off.

Earthquake came and of the guards who was carelessly sitting at the side of the cart fell and something strange just like roots pulled him away turning him into a root. Every one was scared.

The old man started moving in a dramatic way, he put his right leg forward and pulling the remaining leg, he stood at attention. He again put his left leg on the other side and pulling his right leg, squated down at once, making everyone both on cart to squat including Mathias. The old man turned and stood and started moving in the same way. Even the horses were made to move in the same way. At some point, he jumped making the horses too jump and even the occupants of the cart. The old man smiled." So he also fears death." He thought.

As if Mathias had been reading his mind, he was about to speak when the elder turned abruptly and signalled for silence as if he had seen the strangest thing on earth

All was quiet for a moment,the horses stopped and the old man started moving like a drunkard.

Stop! The old man freezed. We are not here for action old chap, get me the bow and arrow. Any silly mistake he makes I will kill him. Move!! Mathias ordered aiming straight at the old man.

The man started moving normally and even the horses. All over a sudden he jumped at once with a scream. The horses stopped at once. Mathias who had aimed at the old man let his arrow fall as his hands was so numb and weak. He was at a ready position to jump but after seeing that the one screaming seemed not to be scared, he quickly reorganized himself and trying to be firm and speak with command and courage asked, " Why did you scream and jump?"

I was only announcing we have reached the demarcation.

What demarcation?! Mathias shouted

The end and the beginning. The old man said.

Do you know who you are trying to fool? Mathias asked as the other guards gazed in awe. They all looked confused.

You are in the East. The old man said.

And what are you waiting for ? Take us to the man .

Which man? The question was firm and the old man turned around to face Mathias.

Suddenly, someone shouted from the cart. Yes, that's him. The one we are looking for.

Mathias turned around to see the person who had shouted from the cart and it was the same person right behind him.

How? How is it possible?

The elder jumped from the cart and started coming towards Mathias.

Mathias turned to see the man behind him. He was a different person, scary indeed.

"Why do you disturb old men?" The transformed man asked. You wanted him to die. When the earth quake came. I took him back to the cart. Are you surprised.?

This is when it became vivid to Mathias. They only saw this as a dream but then the one who seemed to have fallen was seated in peace and undisturbed. Mathias was blinded and now his eyes opened. The guard was thrown and turned into roots and the elder sat in his place. This scared him the more.

How? Who are you? Mathias asked

The one who helps the one oppressed. The man replied.

I don't understand.

You don't need to.

By this time the old man was arriving," Mezebu, the great you are here. Long time since we met. I greet you."

"How?" Mathias asked again.

No. It's not a long time, I have always been with you. Mezebu answered. I know you need me. Why didn't you just call on instead of traveling this far?

I will tell you. Let's get going. The old man known as Maraco said.

Mathias was now quiet as they headed back to the kingdom.

You two talk like you have known each other for quite a long time. Yet my great Maraco told me he grew up in the palace and you are from the east. The youngest guard Joshia who seemed so enthusiastic about what he was seeing asked.

"Curiosity killed the cat." Mezebu said

Joshia was confused,"what do you mean?"

"You look like downfall blood line." Mezebu answered and Joshia was confused the more.

"Stop it. Don't scare him. He is my young friend... Joshia, how I met him is a long story."

Don't dare to tell him." Mezebu whispered softly.

No I trust him. I know he will keep it a secret.

Mezebu felt defeated and gave in.

"Joshia promise you'll keep this secret."

"I will, you know you can trust me."

It's okay.