Chapter 6

BETRAYAL .

The only person Bolu would have ever missed is her mother , she died after giving birth to her and her father being the man he is could not stand being a parent alone , so he allowed her wife's twin sister to take care of his child , but instead Bolu grew up to dislike her . He and Bolu were soo closed that she tells him everything , even her emotional thought . Things were going well for the two , until when he brought his wife's twin sister home to take care of his daughter , due to the nature of his Job , things began to fall apart . His daughter who always follow him quietly like a puppy , turned against him . She doesn't talk like before and her gentle innocent face turned into a regretful look .

When she was a kid , she had always been asking him of her mother and being fed up of making up lies about his wife , he decided to tell her what really happened her .

" Bimpe ! Bimpe ! , They are here , they here " Bolu scream while having a call with Bimpe .

" Where ? , Come-on Bolu is anything wrong ? " Bimpe asked

" It's high time you come " Bolu hanged up the phone .

Bimpe couldn't understand the message Bolu was passing to her . It was Saturday morning and buses won't be available at such period of time , but Bimpe rushed into the bathroom , she was so anxious that she forgot to slam the house .

Bolu stood still staring at the strangers in front of her , they look just like humans but had wings , their wings were black and half burnt .

Bolu picked a sword behind her , it was a gift from her father , it was specially designed by him and very light to carry , without a second thought Bolu attempt to strike one of them with her sword but instead a red light illuminated in her room temporarily blinding her eyes , one of them out of anger held her throat and threw her to the floor . She felt a slight pain at her ankle , and because she is stubborn type she thought of striking again but found out that she couldn't carry herself up , it's like a spell has been casted on her , she thought . she felt her saliva running through her lungs .

" Where is the fairy ! " One of them with the biggest wings yelled .

" I am sorry I don't who you are talking about " Bolu lied.

" Oh I see , your friend has given you some sort of courage to lie , you know where she is but you denied to have not . One of your dogs killed our owl last night , we sent it to spy on you ! , Actually your father is not around to fight for you so I think taking you to our fortress will make you talk . " He snapped .

" No ! , Gbegan you don't take orders without my permission , I think we should just deal with her here . " One of them called out from behind , to Bolu surprise it turned out to be a girl .

Bolu was surprised to see a small girl of about five years among them , her wing's were short , covered with scales .

" Alright ma " Gbegan replied , biting his lip in regret .

" Come forward human " The young girl ordered.

" Please don't hurt me " Bolu pretended to feel scared , meanwhile her plan was to injure the young girl with her silver sword . Her father had taught her the basic technique on self defense , he was a hunter and not just any hunter we see about , her father was a strange hunter , he hunts witches down and also other strange being with special design equipments , he knows the way to the spiritual world and back to the real world .

The role of hunting spiritual beings has been passed from generations to generations in our families bloodline , I hope you won't disappoint me Bolu ? , He often says it whenever they were both having dinner , her mum was hunted by a demon when she was five which made her father more mean than ever before . He created a gang called THE SON'S OF DAVID , David was the name of his ancestor and he had always been keeping the name till the time he would die . Bolu dare not disappoint the legacy of her ancestor , because her family were feared by spiritual beings .

" You are a disgrace to your families and your future generations , come-on are you not one of the generation of David the great , the hunter who is always destroying our evil plans . I told him his legacy won't leave forever , he taught I was joking , " She smiled , patting Bolu on her shoulder " Now look at you , weak . "

With this Bolu became angry and stabbed the girl on her chest letting her groan in pain .

" What did you just do " one of the demons screamed , removing his sword from the sheath . Ready for a fight Bolu removed her sword from the girls chest and the remaining four of the demons surrounded her , ready to strike . They were scared with the way Bolu killed their leader , no one has ever done that , it seems like the blood of David still runs in her veins , they all surrounded her waiting for her to move .

Bimpe stood still , realising that Bolu's house is still some distance away, she was scared ; what if anything bad happen to her friend vwhat will she say ? ,with such a question she remembered that she could fly like she did that day at the party , Bimpe took a deep breath and closed her eyes , she felt the wind flowing around her , opening her eyes to look down in a bird view , she saw houses as small like a stone , it was even hard for her to locate her house because all the houses were all small . Her body felt balanced on the air , she flew away heading towards Bolu's house.

Just then from no where a thunderbolt landed on the little demon , killing her slowly as she gasp for breath . Seeing their master down , the others pulled out their swords to defend against their enemy but Bimpe came out of nowhere , her waist was surrounded by a bright light ring and she was floating on the air .

" Fairies I guess, " one of the demon whispered to the other .

" We need to run " the other whispered back .

The demons spread out their wings , ready to go back to where they belong but instead Bolu didn't want all of them to escape so she grab her bow and arrow and shot one at the wing , making it collide with the others as they all fell down , each of them dead .

Like the wind , Bimpe grabbed Bolu and jumped out of the window , she wasn't sure how fast her body could take her on the air but she just had to keep going .

" When you get to my house I have a lot of question to ask you ? " Bimpe asked .

" I can't hear you clearly , the wind is too much ." Bolu replied .

" Alright " Bimpe replied , covering her eyes against the wind .

" Careful , don't let us fall . " Bolu snapped .

" Trust me , I won't . " Bimpe smiled .

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" So Bolu tell me where do you get those weapons . " Bimpe asked , curious to know how Bolu was skilled.

" My dad is a strange hunter in disguise , he hunts strange beings in other to protect mankind but although the culture of hunting down spiritual beings has been in existence in our family since before history , and now it will soon be my turn to take over the role of a hunter , I mean that's when my dad is old already . " Bimpe picked one of the biscuit Bimpe gave her and break them into two , throwing them into her small round mouth as she winked .

" So do you hunt faires too ! " Bimpe asked , feeling uncomfortable with Bolu.

" Yes ! , When caught we burn them and use their ash as a source of protection towards witches , " Bolu continued " They are not that easy to kill . "

" So how does your father know a fairy " Bimpe was shocked .

" At first sight , why did you ask ? " Bolu frowned .

" Nothing " Bimpe faked a smile as she headed towards the kitchen .

" Bimpe tell me the truth , are you a fairy ? " Bolu shouted from behind , Bimpe stopped for a minute and went away .

" Something is wrong with Bimpe or is it because of what I said . " Bolu frowned as she followed her .

Bimpe stood at the front of the window looking at the stars as they shine directly towards her hair , making her look like a queen . She threw some chocolate into her mouth and chewed and Bolu on the other end could not resist the beauty of Bimpe especially when she smiles and looks at the stars , it was like as if she is God sent . She is just so perfect in her character , beauty , body shape , intelligence and few other things she could name of . Bolu moved closer to Bimpe and kissed her at the back of her neck .

" Bolu don't try to seduce me . You know this is not the right ... "

" Shhhhhhh " Bolu cover Bimpe's mouth with her finger , as she dragged her to the bedroom . It was a perfect night for the two since the breeze was moving in and out of the house , no sense of light except from the rays of the Moon that still shines on Bimpe's hair and body , Bolu fell so much for her friend as she undresses herself pulling Bimpe towards her , although the night was cold but she felt the warm body of Bimpe on hers both sliding gently together .

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" I love you Bolu " Bimpe smiled .

" Love you too . " Bolu replied as she rested her head on the pillow .

" Alright to be honest , I am a fairy but I can't go back to where I came from " Bimpe frowned .

" Why Bimpe , why can't you ? " Bolu raised her head up from the pillow .

" Because I offended them , I ran away from my world to this place just because I don't want to have the responsibility of my people on me , I hate it when they are all holding a meeting with me to look for solutions towards any problem that is affecting them . " She continued " There is a wizard but I don't know if he is behind the attack that happened yesterday , he is very strong , he has a snail shell called the Piligom which is my source of powers . I just don't know what to do , everyday and night I dream of that monster torturing my people , I can hear their cries , feel their pains and hunger . I want to go back but I just don't know how to . " Bimpe replied almost in tears .

" Does your mother know exactly who you are ? " Bolu asked as she was still shocked .

" Yes they know , but my parents never gave birth to me , they found me near a gutter dumped by a young woman who doesn't how I got into her , I am just scared Bolu . " Bimpe replied , biting her lips .

" Scared of what ? " Bolu asked .

" I don't want to leave my families and friends and also I'm sacred of your father , like you have told me he is a strange hunter . Come-on look at this " Bimpe pulled out a strain of hair and gave it to Bolu to see .

" Oh my God it's purple . you know when we were having s**x I saw some ancient writings on your stomach but I just don't know what it is " Bolu replied . she had told her dad that she has seen a fairy , who is has the ability to bring back her mother . Her mother was killed by a demon , she and her father had visited a old witch sometimes ago in other to find a way her to bring her mother back to life . But instead the old witch told them to find a fairy they could use , it was a tough ritual because they will have to sacrifice one soul to bring back the other . Her father searched everywhere for a fairy but he found none not until when he saw Bimpe , he had sent his daughter to keep track on her until when it is time for the perfect plan . Bolu saw the message her father sent to her that he his coming with his boys . " Bolu continued " Bimpe I think we need to get out of this place "

" Why , Is anything wrong ? " Bimpe asked .

" Yes , I have messed up a lot , " Bolu replied as she put on her clothes " Stop laying on the bed come-on wear your clothes my dad is on his way . "

" What ! , How did he know you are here , I thought you told me he travelled " Bimpe replied in confusion .

" I lied to you " Bolu replied .

" Wait ! , whose panties is this " Bimpe pointed towards it " I hope is not yours "

" Oh my God I forgot to put them on " Bolu bite her lip .

" Better farabale and stop this your gra gra that you are doing " Bimpe laughed .

" It's not funny jooor , I mean it . " Bolu frowned .

Immediately they rushed out the house and headed towards a nearby bush but to their surprise Bolu's father was already waiting for them and his face wasn't as friendly at all . He was a tall man with a muscular body , although he was the hairy type he still has his hair and beards properly trimmed and kept . His boot were made of a real animal skin and not the okirika that some hunters do were all about in the night . He has the tattoo of a knife on his chest . Bimpe was already sure that she is in front of an experienced fairy hunter and this time around she is in a hot soup .

" Bolu where is the fairy ? " He asked .

" Oh daddy , she ran away not quite long " Bolu lied .

" Oh really what direction ? " He asked .

" This way " Bolu pointed to the left .

" I am so disappointed in you Bolu . I know you will someday betray me . I know the fairy myself and I am going to burn her alive. " He frowned as he point his gun at Bimpe .

" Dad please don't do that " Bolu replied , she immediately stood in front of Bimpe .

" You know she is the only way to bring back your mother , we need her Bolu ! " He yelled .

Bolu turned to Bimpe and shaked head as a sign of betrayal .

" No no no Bolu , don't do this to me " Bimpe replied , she's in regret .

" I am sorry , But i need to see my mom once again. " Bolu replied in tears .

" Boys seize her " Her father ordered.

The men had almost gotten to Bimpe when they heard the sound of a thunder from her mouth , they were all scared as they moved back , far away from her including Bolu and her father .

" Oga we no fee catch this kind person ooo " one the gangs replied .

" This one no be yeye person oooo , this one na real ogbolobo person " one of them added .

" Nonsense ! " He shot Bimpe with his rifle .

" Dad you killed her , why ? " Bolu cried .

" Relax my little girl , I didn't kill her I just needed her to sleep " He smiled.

" I am sick of all this things ! , She is my friend you know ! " Bolu yelled at her father.

" Oga wetin you do bad , haha , small girl like this you don dey shoot am , naso dey go kill your Pekin too . " One of gang yelled.

" May your mouth catch fire ! . Smart rock , I am warning you , know how you will be talking to me " He pointed his finger at him .

" Today na to catch Emere , tommorow na mamiwata , yesterday na ebora . Me I get wife and Pekin at home oo . " One of the gang interrupt .

" Oh so you guys are turning your back against me , abi . " He yelled at them pointing his gun towards them .

" make una calm down oo , as you see me so I no fear you , na only baba God I dey fear and my wife too . You no fee do me anything , " Smart rock continued as he beat his chest " dey fee shoot your daughter like that may you happy "

In annoyance Bolu's father shot him with his Bofors gun and watched him dying slowly .

" Do you want to join him too , " He pointed his gun at them as they moved away from him a bit . He heard them murmuring behind him and smiled , they are all scared of him.

Bolu on the other hand was disappointed in herself for betraying her friend , she had better find a way to safe her friend before it is too late . Yes ! She had an idea , she will need the help of Kelvin and few of her friends .

NIGERIAN WORDS USED IN THE TEXT

All words are in Yoruba , unless otherwise Indicated .

PE = pidgin English

Okirika = fake .

Farabale = calm down / relax .

PE > Oga we no fee catch this kind person ooo

= Master we can't stop this kind of person .

PE > This one no be yeye aje oooo , this one na real ogbolobo aje

= This person is not just an ordinary strange being , she is more stronger than what we think .

PE > Oga wetin you do to bad , haha , small girl like this you don dey shoot am , naso dey go kill your Pekin too

= Master this is soo wicked of you , she is still a young lady and you shoot her , just remember that someday they will kill your daughter too like this .

PE > Today na to catch omo eye , tommorow na mamiwata , yesterday na ebora . I just dey wonder maybe na baba God we go catch next

= Everytime we are always into something , capturing witches , mermaids and other strange beings . I am scared and I pray we don't try to stop someone who is powerful like God .

PE > Abi

= Isn't it .

PE > make una calm down oo , as you see me so I no fear you , na only baba God I dey fear and my wife too . You no fee do me anything

= You better relax and listen attentively , I am not scared of you , I am only scared of God and my wife to be precise . You can't do anything to me .

PE > dey fee shoot your daughter like that may you happy

= Can they shoot your daughter and your mind will be at rest .