The Quest - Episode 6

 

Dona soon reach the Palace gate as she was prescribed by Pon.

Dona: So this is the Palace I have heard so much of. Hmmm (She finally knocks on the gate, a guard opened it as he look at her surprisingly).

Guard: Yes, who are you and who are you looking for?

Dona: My name is Dona and I am looking for the king of Ampoka Kingdom.

Guard: (Looking at Dona suspiciously) What for? Why do you want to see my king?.

Dona: (Feeling irritated by the guard for the plenty question throw to her but she hid it well) I just needed a place to stay for a number of days.  I am tried and hungry . I just needed a place to lay my head on, please I am begging you tell the king.

Guard: (Still looking at her but this time more carefully) Wait for a moment, I am coming back ( He locked the gate back)

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The king, his queen and daughter, Shaba, was seen discussing, Tasha was at one Conner of the Palace waiting for the Princess.

King: Any more visions?

Princess Shaba: No father. I just have this strange feelings that it's closer now. Closer than we all think.

Queen: What do you mean by that?

Princess Shaba: I don't know mother but I know all will end well.

Queen:  I hope so my daughter, I hope so (A guard walked in towards them and kneel before them).

King: Yes, what is it Uta?

Uta: My king, a young lady is outside the gate begging to see you your highness.

King: Me? For what? Did she gave you any reason at all for wanting to see me?

Uta: Yes. She  said she needed a place to stay for some days

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. And she is very hungry also, that was her reason my King.

King: Hmmmm, bring this young lady in.

Uta: Yes your highness (Bows and left their presence).

Queen: Poor child, only the gods knows where she must have come from to be that hungry (Turning to one of their guards beside them) Go and tell the Palace cook to prepare something for our visitor (The guard bowed and left to carry out the order).

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Uta opening the gate and saw Dona still there.

Uta: You can come in now.

Dona: (Looking so surprised)  I should come in? Does it mean I will stay here?.

Uta: Yes, our king is generous and kind to every soul in this kingdom.

Dona: I see (She went inside as Uta locked the gate and took her inside the magnificent palace was in front of her)

Her destiny was being re written. But Dona didn't know.

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The king, queen, Tasha and Princess Shaba awaited for the presence of their new guest.

Dona: (Entering the Palace, Dona kneels down immediately she saw them; her head touching the ground) I am thankful for your acceptance to allow me into the Palace your highness. (Dona was surprised when she saw a young man in the place of king and a beautiful woman as the queen, with two pretty ladies)

King: Please get up, don't bow to me. I know if our cases were revised, you would do the same to me.

Dona: (Stood up from her bowing stature) Thank you your highness. I am grateful.

King: You are welcome, please have a sit.

Dona: (sitting down on an empty chair) Thank you my queen, thank you my king.

Queen: Thank the gods. I was told you were hungry, they have started preparing food for you.

Dona: Thank you my queen (A maid carried a well covered plate placed in a design tray and gave it to Dona who ate the food hungrily).

Princess Shaba: You must truly be hungry from the way your mouth seems making noise. I am Shaba.

Dona: (Nodding her head) Yes my princess, I am very hungry. I am Dona.

Princess Shaba: After you have finished eating, one of the guards will take you to one of our guest rooms where you'd stay till your heart content ( Turning to face her parents) Father, Mothet, I shall return to my chambers. Tasha it's time to go.

Tasha: Yes my princess (She took Shaba out of their presence)

Dona:  Thank you for your hospitality (Bowing to them after she has finished the food).

King: Ujaga, take her to one of our guest room (Ujaga took Dona to the room).

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When it was night, Dona sat up from her bed and brought out the crystal ball and held it in her hands.

Dona: (Her eyes glowed, gold) Mother, I am inside the Palace (Dontizu face appeared on the crystal ball)

Dontizu: Good, now that you are inside the Palace getting the stone will be easy.

Dona: So what is my next plan?

Dontizu: You find that magical stone and bring it to me.

Dona: But how am I going to find the stone in this palace? How am I going to even recognize it.

Dontizu: You will know once you see it.

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. Just be focused in finding the stone.

Dona: Okay mother. The king and his entire household were so kind to me.

Dontizu: Don't let that deceive you. Once they know who you truly are, they will kill you. Do not trust them.

Dona: Okay mother, but I have a question to ask.

Dontizu: What is it?.

Dona: (Sighs) I want to know the reason why this palace is called palace of Magic. The king and the queen look so young.

Dontizu: I can't answer you that in fact I don't know.

Dona: Why don't you want to tell me?

Dontizu: You are too young to understand. When the time comes I will let you know the reason.

Dona: Okay Dontizu, I have to sleep now. I will talk to you soon.

Dontizu: Okay my daughter. I will be waiting to hear from you soon (She was gone, the crystal back to normal).

Dona hid it and climbed her bed.

Dona: (Sighs) Tomorrow is another day. I will begin the search tomorrow. (She thinks for a while) but the king seems a nice man so also his wife. I am getting confused.