LEGEND OF A GODDESS

After every details given by Vigil one of the great grand child of pa Zion the great, he had told them all these stories just to prepare them for things that may await them,  One of the armies was wondering, he looked at others, and they made a sign that he should go ahead with his question, the man said " you have told us everything that happened in just a night, but we need to know what happened before the terrible night Sir, he looked for a chair sat on it and he began.  

( where it all began)

Many years back when the Zion empire was yet to be made, something happened that would interest you. The incidents took place in a kingdom we refer to as; "HEAVEN " how I came to the knowledge? Don't worry. But my name is not Oputa and I am not vigil. But I know more than all the Zions put together.I Will introduce my self soon enough, but for now just Listing.

   There was earth and heaven, but no humans were in it, but in heaven, there were Angels and of course,  "God" their creator. Then nothing was referred to as Demons, it was just God, Angels And earth. But then someone was called, " The Lucifer ".you call him the Devil.

Who wouldn't have heard of the Devil, OK then, since you know him, then you must have heard about his story, how he wanted to rise against his creator and was pushed down from heaven. But do you also know that he was not the only one who was pushed down. He fell with a whole lot of hosts. They did had a change of name, now the name became " Demons ". So now you know where Demons surfaced from. They were angels and after the great fall, they became Demons.

Well, this story is not a bible story. I needed to introduce a few Demons of Kiminterest, one who fell in trees.some in the earth, some in the air, sky, and of course the most powerful of them all; " EFLA " The Demon of the deep. Where all powers, wealth of the earth was kept.

All these Demons waited angrily for the arrival of men, they said " if we can't touch God we can touch his creations" ( Human ). The Lord's most perfect hand work, said to be an image of him.

One day God and his Angels came together and said it's time to make humans. And make them dominate the earth. And so the.project was a success. Men were made to be female and male.bla bla bla; You all think you know the rest.

   Many years later after humans were made. Kingdoms rose against each other,nations against nations and then they began to seek powers. But these kingdoms were different, they loved each other. From the ancient times, there were no fences, no borders, around the kingdom, because their ancestors felt there would be no need, as they had no fight whatsoever between themselves.

So, they all shares the water called " Oroki" The only river existing.

The first kingdom was on the mountain and it was called, Agbalis and the next was located close to the water so it was called, The Oroki kingdom. Agbali's first crown King's  name was Akin and the one by the water was called Apata. And there was peace among men of those days.

     THE FAME OF OROKI WATERS

There came a time when the sender of rain stopped raining, and there was hardship, the first problem, the kingdom began to sit for meetings, and so decided on what to do. There was a hall located in the Agbali kingdom where the meetings were held. 

Agbalis and the Orokis had decided in one of their meetings, to Chanel the water so everyone can benefit, and after that has been achieved, they went back to their homes, there was a girl by the name, Ewatoni, an extraordinary beautiful girl who the fame of her beauty has spread beyond the border of Orokis, her Kingdom of birth, 

Before the water was channeled, the people of the kingdom would go to the water there they got to meet and knew each other by the river side. And that was where Ekun the crowned prince of Orokis had met Ewatomi and also the place Ajigbonaku who is also a prince in Agbali has met Ewatomi. The two princes fell in love with Ewatomi, but for friendship reasons,they made a promise to each other that they will never Marry the girl, as it was obvious that her beauty was going to break their friendship. So Ewatomi was left alone, and none of the princes married her. 

After the water was channeled, the kingdom no longer had to travel to the water anymore, it had been made to come to them, and this made the friendship of Ekun and Ajigbonaku become not too close anymore and later became occasional.

Ewatomi was alone, as no one tried to marry a once dated girl by the prince. Though Ekun was not interested, still, no one asked Ewatomi out. Not in the entire Orokis nor Agbali.One day The father of Ewatomi took Ewatomi to the king's palace, and tabled the issues of her marriage before the king.  the king asked his son, "Ekun" if what the man had said was true, and the prince said yes.

King became very angry, at such a stupid agreement, first Ewatomi is a citizen of Orokis, And secondly, she was not allow to decide who to love, and lastly The tag on Ewatomi which was sure to ruined, her chance of ever getting married. He said, it was an act of wickedness. Then he said for the last time, in a more angry tone, that the prince must marry Ewatomi or be announced that anybody can Marry her. 

Prince asked his father to give him a chance to think about it but he refused and was forced to instantly change his mind about getting married to the most beautiful girl EWATOMI. Instantly the wedding date was set for the next full moon.

Ekun was worried about his friend and decided to travel to Ajigbonaku and explain to him Ajigbonaku did not act like he was bittered, he gave his full support to the marriage, but inside his mind he saw the marriage as betrayal and a broke of promise, he instantly decided that one day, he will be powerful enough to deal with Ekun his childhood friend.

The wedding day finally came to pass, and it was a great event, so Ewatomi became the wife to Ekun of the Orokis kingdom.

Years after years the two Kings became old, and crowned their princes kind of their kingdoms. So when their father finally died, and was buried, it became time for the two Kings to show their rulership. Strength and eligibility. 

        UNITED NATIONS

Years latter, after their fathers had gone to meet their ancestors, something happened to Agbalis, one I will call, blessing, two nations were been attacked by their gods, and one by one they fled from their own land, and reside at Agbali Kingdom, two years later they had all relocated. And only their kings and families stayed back,  soon they became halve animal halve human. And since then, they forgot that there were other lands and kingdoms elsewhere. But fed on any trespassing strangers. We call them Demons.

As for the Agbalis,they kept holding meetings upon meetings with, the new immigrants. Who had doubled the numbers of indegins. King Ajigbonaku was worried about this new immigrants.he was afraid they don't turn against him. He only knew of one man that has always be his adviser in the past. Ekun the now king of Oroki kingdom, he traveled to Oroki where he has not been for over a decade now. To his friend for Advice.

                  OLD TIME SAKE

Ekun the king of Oroki kingdom heard the ñews of his old friend coming, and instantly killed cows, and other animals. It was a great feast  that day, as he was welcomed with a great ceremony.  when the friends finally spoke. Ekun gave him advice that even him and all of Orokis will later regret for a lifetime. He advised him to recruit all able men and women into the Army and make them swear to The Oroki goddess, but before then ask them to come for fortification tied all of them with great rope, as if it is part of the ritual. And then brake the news of how you want them to behave henceforth or they get killed where they are. Since they are tied ,they will be left with no other option than to swear by the water, who they all fear. As the goddess would not hesitate to drain the blood of anyone who breaks  her sworn oath. Ajigbonaku thanked his wise friend and left with great joy. 

When the king got to his palace, he called the elders of the immigrants and told them that before they could be fully allowed into the society, they must be  fortified so the god that was after them will not find them here. And it must be done in three days. Or they leave the kingdom.The leaders asked for more days to convince their people,and will return with an answer in a day for reply

    When they told their people of the ritual, many refused, but after a while they agreed, and reasoned it to be for greater goods." If that's all we need to do, for peace to reign,then we shall" they all agreed and leaders took words back to Ajigbonaku. And when the day came, All immigrants were tied to poles. And when they were well secured, the armies fell into formation, and the king came out with a sign of blood and brutality.

The whole immigrants were afraid and knew that the king had come to end their lifes, without giving them any chance to defend like all bold kingdoms was supposed to,, more than a thousand were beheaded in a few minutes. And the armies moved to kill the next  one thousand. The cry of the immigrants rose up, they were pledging for their lives to be spared. And will do anything they ask of them.they promised to behave well and never cause anymore trouble, and would keep their head where it belong,

The king kept mute, he was looking like an angry animal, his eyes blazing fire. He looked like one that will kill them all. The exicutioners looked towards their king for another go ahead. And he gave it to them, every one of the immigrants shevers some are pooping on the spot while some are peeing, some wemen faited. As swords of executioners were raised in the air. And it was almost on the necks, when the king shouted. STOP! All of them had already become exhausted, they breathe like one who has been fighting in battle all day.

     The king mounted the podium and he began to speak; " You have invited yourselves into my kingdom,and have stepped your feets  on my land without a request, many of you have started trades on my markets. I even had some who have begun to weed lands for farming, but I am not bitter towards you. What you see today, is to set a reminder, that " I " the Agbaali of the Agbaali kingdom will not be soft with any one of you that may try to confront me,or try to cause problems in my land. This fate is coming to anyone that will disobey my orders.

As you are, you shall swear by Orokis water goddess, that if you ever go against any of my orders, that your blood shall dry off. Instantly. The immigrants had no choice,as they followed up as requested of them. And took the king a whole night before the ritual was completed. then every one of them were enrolled into the Oroki kingdom Army. all able men, women and tinagers were forced into the armed forces of the now Great Agbaali kingdom.

               OROKI FESTIVAL

The Oroki festival usually cames once in a year and it's a festival that kingdoms always take seriously. On such days, they come in great numbers for celebration, and since the water now belongs to everyone, they take the celebration to heart,and celebrate as if the Oroki water was theirs.

The two kingdoms came together, to wine and dine as one. And when the party was going down, people suggested that they should play games among themselves, and the game they had chosen was Wrestling. And so people began to challenge each other, and After they had done that, they suggested a sword fight, but only wooden swords were allowed.

There was a man by the name. Kiitan. A warrior who was very popular, he challenged everyone into fight, but seeing the way he had messed up the previous challengers, he kept shouting and raising abuses on every warriors comparing them to weak animals like, Duck Chicken and so on, when it was becoming too insulting to the Oroki and Agbali Kingdom. They decided to present fighters and the first fighter presented was from Oroki kingdom.and the name of that man was Ikukoyi. The only son of Oroki, chief of army staff.

They began the fight, and it was not an easy one, it took them hours before they were able to get a winner, and his name was not anyone else. But Ikukoyi the son of Balogun. He sure made the kingdom proud. But when they were about to be separated, the arrogant warrior said something that got Kukoyi angry, he said it loudly, " you are indeed a king of wooden blades. And for that Ikukoyi requested for a real sword, and the two fighters were asked to take a little time out to rest, and return in fifteen minutes for the fight.

People had bad feelings about the decision but had no say in it, the Kind of Oroki will never allow anyone to insult his Kingdom. And he gave his consent to the fight , at last the fight began, another long time fight and lastly Ikukoyi defeated the man, called kiitan one more time. But as they were About to announce the winner, Kiitan took some sand and poured it into the eye of  Kukoyi. And while Ikukoyi was still trying to understand what was going on, Kiitan ran his sword through him. But Ikukoyi turned back, and clearly removed his head from his neck.before falling flat on the grass of the field almost dead, they rushed and carried him into the care taking unit of the town, where the party was held.

The remaining of the immigrants angrily charged towards citizens of Oroki, and began to slaughter them. People Of the Oroki began to run, up and down for cover, Okuta expected Ajigbonaku to stop them, but he left the province, without a word. He finally took the revenge of Ewatomi for he believed that he had been betrayed.

       OROKI MOURN THEIR DEATHS

Oroki people were in great sorrow for days, and they were busy burying their deads, and for fifteen days, No one changed their cloths noe eat anything, they stood in front of the people's palace, asking for justice, and the king too knew there must be justice as he sworn that, none of this evil perpetrators will go unpunished.

EKUN TRAVELED DOWN TO AGBALI KINGDOM

Ekun  traveled to his old friend's kingdom, he had gone to discuss the day's incident with king Ajigbonaku, and had asked for justice, but Ajigbonaku refused to present the people for justice. And Ekun had gone back home with great bitterness and disappointment, he got sick and had to be treated for months, He did not understand why his friend would have to treat like that, 

Ikukoyi died a year later, and kind Ekun was still sick, but when he had of Ikukoyi's death, he suddenly became strong, and that very day he told the country men what he had decided to do.

He stood in front of all his country men and spoke: I know we have lost a great man, to a fight that was supposed to be a mere sport, and I sincerely morn with the family and his group in the army, but as you all know, that these people outnumbered us three to one,and their armies now outnumbered ours ten to one. We won't stand a chance if we face them at battle.

But I know a way to make them suffer. We shall block all water supply. And make them come begging,with their kneels on the ground. Even at that time, when they kneel and beg, the answers will still be no

So the Oroki people matched down to the river and made barricade that blocked the water distributing Channels.and soon, 

When the Agbalis noticed they were running out of water, they became even more restless and took reports of water loss,to the palace of Ajigbonaku. Their king became angry,and swore to teach Oroki a lesson, but before a destructive response toward the Rockies, he sent a warning of war, if they ever block the Chanel again in their life. He also sent just a legion to watch over the water supply, and they resided at the border of Oroki kingdom, causing problem, and many reports were brought to the King of various harassment, they even rape virgins that has come to the river side. King Ekun became worried, and called all the kingdom's wise men for advice, and none was able to come up with any helpful solution. 

Ewatomi the Queen, was in her palace, when Okuta,the only son came in, and reported that the barricades has been brought down by the Agbalis, an act he called, show of power and oppression, he wanted the king to give the go ahead as he will personally take care of the notorious Agbalis. Though it was a brave act expected of any prince, and the necessary traits for Any prince that may become a king one day. But the Queen did not agree to it.

            FIFTY BRAVE YOUTHS

There was a boy, by the name Aditu, he was the only friend of the prince, they loved and cared about each other, he spent most of his time in the palace.and had joined the army the same day Okuta joined. And now he acted as a bodyguard to the prince. 

There were other fifty armies, they were all the same age as the prince, they were his special body armies. Where you see the prince there they all are, making sure no arm ever comes to the prince. They were all worried that the prince was worried, and one day they called a secret meeting, and the reason was to discuss, invasion of the Agbalis.and how they can send them away from the river side.

Since the prince had spoken to the Queen, and was sure that the answer would always be the same as if he discussed it with the King. He decided to secretly attack the Agbali residing at the Oroki borderline. They had a plan to carry out this mission the next day. 

When it was time to carry out the plan and Okuta the prince had prepared and got to the meeting point, he did not meet anyone there. So he thought they had thought about it and had changed their minds, he went back to the palace and slept, but the Fifty qurds had actually gone to attack the Agbalis. 

There were thousands of them and the guards were just fifty, yet they went on and attacked the thousands. They caught the Agbali unaware and killed many but none of them returned alive except  Aditu who was spared, and brought the dead back to the kingdom. At first the prince was paranoid that they had moved without his order, but with tears in Aditu's eyes, he explained that they left without him, because, if they die, at least, they will be sure they have left the kingdom in good hands.

                   THE HEIGHT

One faithful day, in Agbali, the cancel of elders, Chief and army generals.were having a meeting with the king, when the Agbali king came into the palace in hosts of giants looking bodyguards, when Ekun saw him he stood up to give his old friend a warm welcome, he believed that his friend has finally came to discuss, how they can deal with the issues at hand. 

Ajigbonaku stood and looked for a while, he looked with that  face, when in contact with a very irritating thing. The guards with him, looking like they are looking for trouble. Everyone in the palace began to tremble.

Cool down there, nobody is here to fight, am only here to see my old friend, or is there anything wrong in that? He moved to sit beside Ekun, the man sitting there quickly stood up and gave him a chance to sit .The king was smiling,but not happy. It was obvious from his sadness mixed with pretence expression but  wasn't saying anything, he just stood smiling, and after he had sighted he looked at the king and asked; where is the Queen? I would like to greet her.

Ekun reluctantly asked one of the guards to call the Queen out, so as to greet his unfriendly guest. And while the Queen was yet to appear, Ajigbonaku began to talk jokingly. Facing the warriors he had come with.

Do you know that I once asked the Queen out, but it was unfortunate that I was played out, this my handsome friend played me out. King Ekun answered. No, I didn't play you out, I only followed my father's order. I knew I should explain but was too ashamed to face you. I believe this is it, the reason you have ignored my problems with your immigrants. And we were just discussing the issues, before you entered. So I am right on time then. Said Ajigbonaku,  yes you are, and I will want you to pls do something about it, you and I have come a long way, pls don't let this bloodshed continue. We can make it work just like in the old days. As he was concluding his words, the Queen came out in all her Majesty. She was indeed a goddess.

Everybody paused, and fixed eyes on the Queen. The guards that had come with Ajigbonaku couldn't believe their eyes, though they had heard about her beauty, but the rumors were not close to the reality at all. One of them began to say words of praise. " This is not a Queen but a goddess, the type that has made gods fight against gods, She should not be called Beautiful, but Holy. He went down on his feet, and said. I bow to you, my Queen.

Ajigbonaku was speechless, he thought after all these years, she hasn't depreciated but her beauty kept growing each day, I think I still could not stop falling for this woman said Ajigbonaku, he walked towards her and gave her a warm embrace, after Which the Queen went by him, to a sit also beside the king. But then Ajigbonaku seized her and groped her buttocks. The Queen , in great anger, slapped him. The king's guards made an attempt to attack Ajigbonaku, but the king made a sign that stopped them. After the slap, Ajigbonaku gave her a slap that sent her sitting. He looked extremely angry now. I am here to take what is mine today, and leave you in peace, but for what you have done. I will take it and still not leave you in peace.

If I may ask you. What is that thing that is yours here? Ask and I will give it without a second thought. Really? He asked, he looked around, walked to and for he made a stop before the Queen, she is mine and now am leaving here with her. Everybody in the hall began to. Talk underground as Ajigbonaku stood the Queen up by force,tore her dress and made her two giant breasts exposed. The Queen tried to cover the bear breast, but her hands were held behind her by Ajigbonaku guard. While Ajigbonaku was playing with her nipples, he later sat beside the king, sat her on his laps, and kept his two hands playing with her two beautiful breasts. All the guards were pinned down by Ajigbonaku armies. If her breast is still this beautiful I guess the private part may still be glorious.

King Ekun went down on his knees, crying: please don't humiliate me like this. Not here, not in front of my people, please, please my friend. Ajigbonaku kept removing the Queen's dresses one after the other until only a torn piece of dress was left, the Queen held it close to her private part and struggled hard and begged. But Ajigbonaku removed the last piece all the same, and the Queen was sitting nude on his lap. Still playing with her breast. Then he stood up and the Queen fell flat on the floor as he walked out of the palace, and left the kingdom. Everyone left the palace while the king and Queen were down on the ground. Still crying. They felt highly molested. And after everyone had gone, the Queen stood up and said, " my King my love, this is the height. As she walked into her chamber 

  She locked the door behind herself, and drank poison. King forced the door open and met her suffocating. She was only able to say a word before she died. I brought this upon us, and I should end it. The King cried and when he had cried enough, he also drank the remaining of the poison and also died. Before the arrival of his guards.

Few hours later, Okuta entered the palace. And heard what had happened, he didn't do anything but walked out of the palace,went down to the market to gather people, and began to convince them about why they must fight now.

There was this bravery, in all the people's eyes, they were ready to die instantly, he then left to talk with the elders And there before them, he  suggested that the armies marched down to the kingdom river and challenge the Agbali people into battle. But the elders have refused as they call the decision a suicide mission.  The elders  left, leaving only Okuta standing in the hall. But when they had all gone, he called for a general public talk in three days and when the day came. Ekun mounted the podium and addressed all country men.

And his speech that day was so touching, it   convinced everyone, both soldiers and common men, to summon courage  and face their fear once and for all, as it was obvious that the elders were cowards, and when one asked, of when shall they face the Agbali in battle. Okuta answered that the war is now, and as everyone should only wait where they stood and get equipped for battle.The people of Oroki marched  down in mass to the river that same night,and slaughtered all Agbali at site.

After they had killed all the few Agbalis they could. Okuta sent the dead bodies to the king of Agbali himself.  Clair way of sending a war challenge. Now they won't need to be caught unaware, it won't be when they are killed for nothing, at least now they know,if they die,they die for something. They were not ready to win the battle or lose,they just preferred to live on their feet, not on their knees anymore, and against the elders they acted, and now, even the elders won't be spared, when the great ruthless Agbali warriors return for revenge. So they were left with no choice but to join their children and Brothers in battle.

Only children were left behind as all the kingdom's people await the Agbalis at the borderline. They built stronger barricades, and also stopped the water from flowing down to any other kingdom.

     THE EVER RETURNING AGBALI

In exactly fourteen days. The Agbali worrios cam and camped not too far from the border. And even at the sight of such great Agbali warriors, the people of Oroki still did not lose their bravery. The Agbali Generals noticed their bravery, and were worried they would not attack quickly. Their king has warned them that the Rockies are not to be taken for granted, especially now that they are ready for a fight.

King Ajigbonaku arrived with his body armies, he confronted the only child to his late friend, and told him to try and rethink, as all they needed was water and he also promised never to attack these people, anymore. He also said the fight was over, since he only had a problem with his father and not him. But despite all his words and the might of his armies, Okuta  said what he wanted was to fight, and it shall be fought till one kingdom surrenders. 

Ajigbonaku returned to his camp with more Anger and bitterness, he instantly called his generals to fall into formation of war.and so did the Orokis, and soon the ever prayed against war came to pass. They fought so long that the Oroki water became blood. And yet more blood was still flowing into it.

          THE RIVER AND OKUTA

When it was the second year, and the fight was still on, the river began to generate smoke. Smoke rose up and covered the land and no man was able to see each other again, they stopped fighting and ran back to their various kingdoms. But something strange happened to Okuta and all Agbali warriors. That changed the whole story.

Okuta suddenly saw strange looking woman came up from the water, and no one else saw this mysterious woman

Okuta could not be found and so were all the Agbali warriors. Only their heads were all over the ground, something unknown had beheaded them all, but Okuta's head was not found,nor anything about him, he just vanished. News came that the whole of Agbali kingdom died a horrible death; none were spared, not even the Royal house. Only animals walk the land till date.

Years after years, the people of Oroki kingdoms wait for their hero, as he was to be made a king, but for two decades they waited for his return, which never happened. And when they were sure that Okuta may never return, they crown Aditu his best friend as the new paramount ruler of Agbali kingdoms