The Quest - Episode 11

THE QUEST (A Quest for Power)

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Princess Shaba was alone in her room when she heard a knock.

Princess Shaba: Yes, who is it?

Dona: It's me Dona

Princess Shaba: Oh, okay come in, the door is not locked. (Dona opened the door and entered the room).

Dona: My Princess, greetings to you (Looks around Shaba room but couldn't find Tasha) Where is Tasha?

Princess Shaba: I don't know where she went to since morning, but she told me she would be back soon.

Dona: Okay.

Princess Shaba: I have this strange feelings that you are here to see me and not Tasha, am I right?

Dona: Yes my princess, you are right based on that fact. What I am about to say is nothing but the truth.

Princess Shaba: (Nodded her head) Okay . I am all ears.

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The King and Queen were discussing within themselves when Tasha ran in.

Tasha: (Stopping a few feet away from them) My King, My Queen, there is trouble.

King: Trouble? What kind of trouble are you talking off?

Tasha: It is the Princess your highness. Someone hit her.

Queen: What? That is impossible, how can someone hit my daughter when you are there?

Tasha: I wasn't around then my Queen, I went to make use of the toilet.

King: (Turning to one of the guards) Run as fast as you can and tell Okos, our native doctor, to come here immediately that my daughter is dying. The guard took off as the king made some incantation to fasten the guard feet

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. He turned to Tasha ) Where is she? 

Tasha: She is in her room your Highness.

Queen: What are we waiting for, let's go to her immediately. (They all rushed and went into Shaba room. The queen started crying when she saw her daughter laying still).

King: Why is she still? (Tapping her gently) My Princess wake up. (But Shaba didn't make a move. The guard came back and told them the native doctor has come. The king told the guard to send him in. Soon he was in the room with them)

Queen: Thank the gods that you are here.

Okos: (After making some incantation, he stops) This is strange.

King: (Confused) What is strange doctor?

Doctor: The gods of Ampoka Kingdom says there is nothing wrong with her. Something must have made her go to sleep.

Tasha: Sleep? Are you sure?

Okos: (Nodded his big head) Yes sleep. A deep sleep at that.

King: hmm, mouth of the gods how can my daughter wake up, can't you do something?

Okos: She will wake up when it is time. Which means, you all will have to wait.

Queen: Okay, but how long would she be like this?

Okos: I don't know the answer to that question your Highness (Packed his things) I will take my leave. The gods knows best.

King: (Reluctant but has no other option) Of course Okos (he left)

Queen: (Turning to Tasha) Tasha, look after the Princess till she wakes up from her mysterious slumber.

Tasha: (Bowing her head) Yes my Queen (The king and the queen left the room. Tasha turned back to face the sleeping Princess). Well well, things are going according to my plans. You won't know what hit you Dona.

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Dona was making her way towards the forest Dontizu was. When she got their Dontizu was already waiting for her. Her wrinkled face held a smile.

Dontizu: You are quick Dona. Did you get the Magical stone?

Dona: Yes Dontizu I have it here with me.
(Dontizu became elated and was hitting the ground with her stick, dancing to a tune only she could hear. In her elation state she didn't noticed Dona eyes).

Dontizu: You have made me proud Dona and I am going to reward you. But how did you get it?

Dona: (Smiled) it's a long story, but first I must rest.

FLASHBACK

Dona stare at the Princess and was lost of words.

Princess Shaba: Are you still there Dona?

Dona: (Cleared her throat) Yes I am. My Princess, what I am about to say might have me killed but I have to let it out. (Princess Shaba nodded in understanding. Dona sighs.) I was pretending all the whole time.

Read " O.G.B.A.N.J.E (The Child of Thunder) " by the same author ( Ifeoma Isabella Okeke )

. I am not who I said I was, I am a sorceress from the old region. I came here on a quest in search ofa magical stone. I was sent here by my mother to steal the stone and return it back to her. She warned me about somethings. When I came here I just wanted to find the stone and find my way out but couldn't because I had grew to love this Palace and it's inhabitant. I am sorry My Princess. It wasn't my intention to hurt any one of you because of a stone. I don't know but I was pushed to come and open up to you. 

Princess Shaba: (Silence for a few moments then sighs) I know that Dona.

Dona: (Shocked, confused and surprised) You know? How?

Princess Shaba: Yes I know the reason why you are here. I know she sent you here to take the heart-stone.

Dona: You know all these while and you didn't tell your father or anyone that I was lying? 

Princess Shaba: Hmm, don't worry Dona, everything would soon be revealed.

Dona: (Shakes her head) The main  reason why I decided to open up to you is about your Hand maid. She is a witch.

Princess Shaba: (Laughs) I also Know, I might be blind but do not take me for a fool. I had know all along.

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  • Racheal M picture
    Racheal M
    Yippy!!! The quest is back.. Please darling don't pause in these story again too,this is new year, I'm sure you won't like me to cry for you #preparing my puppy face already...
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    Esther Mutunga
    Silence they say is golden
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