Chapter 9

CHAPTER 9

FAIRYLAND .

Bimpe stood up from the wet green grass she was laying on , she couldn't have realized she was in fairyland if not for the big tower she sighted above the clouds , it was burning and the fog covering it were all black and ugly except from the island where she was , where all things are beautiful and ever green .

She walked towards the direction of the tower to have a better view of what was wrong but instead she saw a camp populated by soldiers , she quickly hide herself from being seen . Although she's already late as one of the soldiers had caught her .

" Hey , who are you ? " A voice was heard behind her .

When Bimpe find out that it was one of the soldier she couldn't turn back to avoid being seen by him so she covered herself with her handkerchief , the handkerchief she took along with her from earth . The handkerchief looks different in fairyland compared to it's normal colour on earth .

" Please who are you ? " The soldier asked .

Feeling frightened she decided to run but a word keep whispering into her ears , telling her to be brave .

" I am the guardian of the faires ! " She yelled . Suddenly a bright purple light appeared in the sky and the sounds of all creature echoed .

The type of cloth she had on her emitted a bright light , why her hair as usual was always purple in colour .

" I I I I am sor-sorry I did didn't know .. " The soldier stammered as he took to his heels .

Smoke arise from a temple in fairyland with a sound of drum heard from a far .

The temple was old and was built with rock which made it stand higher than other buildings in fairyland , even the palace is not up to its height .

In fairyland there are priest and priestess who also serve as royal individuals . The priest and priestess of the temple sat down according to their rank dressed in black clothes with a black hood covering their heads . Just then the wizard Bimpe has been talking about walks into the temple , on his hands was a golden cup filled with the blood of some unlucky faires who turned against him . It was time for him to perform the usual ritual which occurs every last moon .

" Give me the Piligom " He ordered to one of his guards .

" Here it is " The guard replied , handling the powerful source of the faires to the wizard's hand .

Just then the wizard raised the Piligom high to the sky , the day suddenly turns into night and hundreds of dragons were seen flying , spitting out fires from their mouth and smoke from their nostrils .

" We all saw the sign , I mean the purple light , " He continued " she is back and this time around to take the throne of her ancestors . "

" Sir , the throne belongs to the house of the NEMINIS , we all know that they are given the power by the gods to rule fairyland and also because that's what they were asked to do by the gods from generations to generations . " one of the priest cut in " And I won't wait to see fairyland taken away by an unworthy ugly being like you . The piligom belongs to the NEMINIS , they are the only ones who have the power to control it . "

Just then the wizard laughed , " Don't you see , he's telling me what to do . So you think I don't know what I am up to . "

" But remember the piligom doesn't belong to you , it is for the guardian of the faires . The piligom has nothing to do with the wizards , jinns and angels . It is for the faires and it's the source for their strength and a symbol for justice " He frowned " should I tell everyone here what you did to the last guardian of the faires . "

" I thought this was private . " The wizard frowned .

" I am too old to see the future of fairyland but I know she is coming ... " The priest turned to his mates . " Everyone there is something I want to tell you all .. "

In a flash the wizard grip the priest on his throat making other priest in the temple run for safety .

" Sometimes god father , you need to choose your words carefully . " The wizard smiled , strangling the priest to death , soon all other priest and priestess ran for their life .

The wizard realized there was no darkness and dragons longer and not a single soul in the temple waited to complete the rite except from his guards who stood still looking at him , he ordered them to search for the other priests who ran away .

" We must complete the ritual ! " He yelled .

" Excuse me sir , what is the ritual for ? " One of the guards summon courage .

" You might as well be a part of this . " He replied , pointing to the blood stored in a cup .

" I I I am sorry sir . " He replied as he took to his heels .

The guards went straight to the market scattering traders goods and items , with a sword in their hands they stabbed anyone who came along their way , then the chief guard gave a signal to other guards to move closer to a man who was just closing his shop .

" Young man can I see what is in your shop ? " The Chief guard asked .

" When did you learn to speak politely ? , this is my first time to hear you talk to elders in a good manner , " He continued " there is nothing in my shop , just goods . "

" Oh just goods , well I know I just want to take a look . " The chief guard smiled as he ordered the guards to break the Lock .

" I i i i don't think you u uuu a a a are allowed to see it sir , you a a a are not one of us . " He stammered .

" But I am the chief guard , after the king I am next in power " He frowned .

" I am sorry sir " he replied .

" Oh ok " As the Chief guard turned something caught his eyes , he sighted a alb on the floor and picked it up .

" Sir sir i i i i i "

" Don't be scared young man I know your uncle is one of the royal council , but he is not one of the priest so why are you scared ." The chief guard frowned .

" Nothing sir " he replied .

" No ! , There is something fishing and I really want to find out , " He frowned " guards look into that shop tell me what is in there . "

One of the guard stepped forward to open the door but was shot behind his head by an arrow making him land on the ground with a surprise look on his face . Seeing this the other guards pulled out their swords .

" Kill them ! " The chief guard yelled , pulling out his sword to strike the young trader .

" Which one sir " one of the guard asked.

" All of them ! " He yelled .

Another arrow landed on the chief guard leg making him cry for help . The guards surrounded the chief guard guiding him with their shield against any attack . The deputy chief guard had noticed a figure hiding behind a stable and he had found the perfect time to show everyone what he is made of .

" Save the Chief guard " The deputy chief guard replied , moving out of the position .

" Sir we don't know where this arrows are coming from . " One of the guard replied .

" I know , I am trained for this " he pulled out his bow and inserted his arrow onto it .

" Sir sir sir "

" Shhhhhhh " The deputy signaled to the guards to keep their mouths shut and cover him up as he fired the arrow straight to the figure's back , suddenly a cry was heard .

In a flash the guards pulled out their swords running towards the direction of where the figure was but to their surprise they found out it was a leprechaun , not just a leprechaun but the priest of the sky nation .

" I thought you were dead " one of the guards replied .

" I will never until I see the beauty of fairyland . " He frowned .

The guards laughed at him , mocking him of his startue .

" I am sorry this is not the fairyland you think it was . " The youngest guard replied .

" Oh I see , the girl will come and save her people , very soon " he frowned .

Suddenly he disappeared .

" Oh no we lost him again . " The deputy chief guard bite his lips , he pointed to a creepy old man " old man I know you've suffered a lot , but I will give six precious stones if you can explain what the leprechaun got to do with this and where are the priest and priestess .

" They , they are inside " He pointed towards the shop , placing his hand forward to collect his gift .

" So good of you . " The deputy chief guard replied as he rubs the old man head .

" Kill him ! " The chief guard ordered .

" Not yet sir , remember it's not allowed in the law to hurt a trader , not alone kill them . " The deputy chief guard replied .

" So well my deputy , but I order you to do so . " The chief guard yelled .

" Just know the blood of this trader is on your hands . " The deputy chief guard drew his sword into the traders belly which made the trader cry for pain . " Rest in peace old man . "

Seeing the old man dead , every trader ran for their lives .

" Don't let them go , close the market gate ! " The chief guard ordered .

Seeing the gate being closed the traders turned back to the direction of where the other guards stood .

" Alright can anyone open that door, where they are . unless you will end up like this old man . " The deputy chief guard kicked the dead man towards the crowd .

" Please don't hurt them we are here " a voice called out from behind .

The deputy guard turned his head to the back , to his surprise he saw the priest and priestess standing still .

" So why did you all run away . " The chief guard managed to stand up despite all the pain he felt on his leg .

" Can you please let me handle this . " The deputy guard replied " You are wounded . "

" And so , just a toe is missing . " He frowned .

" Ok then , do your path . " He frowned as he stood aside .

The chief guard picked his sword from the ground , his round bald head reflected the light ray that was coming directly from the sun with a pointed nose which made his face look like a bird of prey .

He doesn't walk straight instead he walks with his back bent and his big stomach sometimes makes people , even the guards mimick his walking style . He walked towards the deputy chief guard who was standing straight with his body built , he looks attractive . Seeing the deputy he hissed out of envy and walked passed him , holding his sword tightly to his hands .

" So may I ask , why did you run away ? " He pointed his sword towards one of the priest arm .

" We didn't run away . We ... " He stammered .

" Why is the leprechaun here ! ,Why did you all run away . " His face burned with anger as he cut off of the priest hand with his sword .

The priest cried of pain why the others fell on their knees begging for help .

" I was once a butcher before I was anything else ! " He yelled .

" That's enough ! " A voice called out from behind .

" Who have the guts to tell me such nonsense " He yelled , seeing it was Bimpe he wanted to run . Instead the deputy's boldness gave him too the courage to stay , what will people say if he run away especially In front of soo much crowd .

Bimpe had never done something like that before so she was scared at first , scared of what might happen to her and fairyland . She took a deep breath and closed her eyes , she made an attempt to communicate with the wind and it worked , a tornado formed from the ground and took away the chief guards out of existence . The traders , surprised to see such a magic bowed before Bimpe . They've seen the beautiful rays of light in the sky , their guardian is back ! .

Bolu couldn't sleep through out the night , her friend is gone and most of her classmates surprise to see her alone will make jest of her , tommorow is going to be a bad for her if she gets to school . She remembered how many guys and girls she had turned down just because of Bimpe , and now the Bimpe she loves had left her alone to face her path . She stood up from her bed and opened the window to feel the gentle breeze flowing in her father's garden , she wasn't even sure of the time travel car , should she trust Kelvin or not ? , She asked herself .

Kelvin on the other hand too couldn't sleep , he was disturbed by the nightmares he had . Has Bimpe actually gotten to fairyland ? , he asked himself as he stood up from his bed to take a glass of water , this was the first time he would try such a thing , although he told his friends that he had helped his father towards time travel but he had never done anything that has to do with traveling from worlds to worlds . He stared at the clock and the time was still twelve thirty in the morning , he has to see Bolu as soon as possible .

Bolu was on her bed and about to close her eyes when she saw a stone dropped into her room . who the hell was that ! , She said to herself as she moved closer to take a look but it was a shock when she saw Kelvin .

" Kelvin ! , what the hell are you ....... "

" Shrrrrrrrrrrr , you are going to wake your dad up . " He covered her mouth .

" Anyhow , what are you doing here ? " She asked .

" Hmmm hmmm , what I want to tell you is that , > sighs< . What I did , I am not if she will be in fairyland . " He replied .

" Jesus ! , What the f**k , so where did you think she will be . " She asked .

" Probably nowhere , she might just be floating in an empty ... , Actually out of existence . "

" But you told us , you can .... "

" Actually I and my dad had never done that before , because it is impossible to go through different worlds , especially if it has to do with something spiritual . We are only good at time traveling , not traveling through worlds . " He replied .

" Just know that you are at fault ! " she yelled .

" But we can try again , you still need to trust me . " He smiled .

" You are lucky it's Bimpe you tried such a thing with and not me . I don't take nonsense ," She frowned " Do you even realize I'm naked ! "

" Actually I am so sorry , I think I should probably get out from here . " He replied .

" Better , just get out ! " Bolu frowned , her friends life is in danger now , what if Bimpe is somewhere that does not exist , how will she cope ? .

Bolu got to school that morning only to see a postal of Bimpe , Gweneven and Kelvin's picture on each wall of the school . What the hell is going on ! , She asked herself as she walks to her class , taking a seat she saw the principal and some men in a black suit coming towards her .

" That's her ! " The principal pointed at Bimpe .

" Ma , please we need you at our station . " One of the men with a huge statue cut in .

" Pardon , for what ? " Bolu asked .

" To tell us the whereabouts of your missing friends . " He replied .

" And how can I believe you are from ..... "

" I am with my badge ! " He opened his wallet for her to see .

Bolu stayed glued to the table with a shock on her face , now the police detectives are about to take her for questioning .

" Can I call my dad Incase there is .... "

" No ma , we don't want your beast around our station , please obey " the second detective cut in .

" To be precise my dad is not a beast ! " She replied .

" I told you she is just like her father , hot-blooded . " the principal cut in .

" Whatever ! " Bolu pushed them away as she walks out of the school compound , to her surprise students were throwing stones , bottles , food flask and infact shoes on her . She ran out of the school compound immediately when a stone hit her head .

Things won't get well for her , she knew what might be the end later , a year imprisonment in a juvenile cell .

She got to the police custody, shocked to see the parents of her missing friends throwing curses on her .

" Where is Bimpe , Kelvin and Gweneven ? " The inspector general of police ( IGP ) asked , He was a potbellied man in a blue uniform .

" I am sorry I actually don't know what you are talking about . " Bolu lied .

" Hmmmmm oh I see , lair " Kelvin's uncle yelled .

" Sir , please calm down . " The IGP replied .

" Calm down for what ? , My brother is gone and now my son's brother too is gone , what the hell should I clam down for . " He replied .

" Please can you talk to him better . " The IGP turned to the detective .

Bolu wanted to cry but it was better she hold the tears unless if she doesn't want to make the IGP mad at her , especially with the type of character he is expressing towards everyone .

" So you heard me right , where are they ! " The IGP frowned .

" To be sincere I don't know where they are. " Bolu replied .

" I hate lies , lock her up . when she is able to tell me truth then you can release her . " He ordered .

" I swear to God I don't know where they are . " Bolu cried as she was lead to her cell .

Kelvin woke up and found himself laying on a green field , he hinched his eyes to make sure he wasn't dreaming because of what he saw . This is fairyland ! , He said to himself as he stood up to have a better view of the land he has been wanting to see .

He had heard stories about fairyland , especially in history classes and the folktales books he reads , but seeing is believing to Kelvin and that's his policy .

Kelvin's eyes caught a stream , it was shining and a lot different from the ones he always see . He bent down to drink the strange water , the water tasted like milk . Kelvin drank till his belly was full , he bought his phone and took photos of all what he saw , after that he decided to check the pictures he took , he was amazed when all the pictures he took were just blank images .

" What the hell is wrong with Samsung these days " Kelvin frowned .

" Maybe you are the one confusing this world to yours . " A stranger replied .

Kelvin , feeling scared couldn't turn his back to see the stranger behind him but still he summoned courage and decided to look at the stranger talking to him , to his surprise it was an old man with a mean look , tall and thin , accompanied by a owl on his shoulders .

Kelvin knew it won't be no one than the wizard Bimpe was talking about .

" May I ask , please who are you ? " Kelvin replied .

> Tuts <

" I'm the guardian of this world and I need your help ? " He stretched out his hand .

Kelvin felt irritated with the way the wizards hand looks like , it was black with brown nails .

" I don't think I can help you " He replied .

" No one ! , not a single soul dare rejects my offer, I'm the fairy your ... "

" He is lying to you ! " A voice called out from behind .

It was Bimpe and this time around she was different than the Bimpe he knew , how he wish Bolu will be here to see her lover in a beautiful gown .

" I still wonder how you were able to survive without the Piligom . " The wizard frowned .

" Give it to me !" Bimpe replied .

" Your father and I were close friends and your mother was just an Ingrate . She killed your father in order to gain control of the Piligom , she didn't want you to have it even though you are the next to guide us . " He smiled " So i decided to take a revenge for my friend , I slayed your mother right in front of you . "

" Why would you do that ! " Bimpe felt her body burning in anger .

" So that fairyland can live again " He replied .

" I am sorry if I am interrupting , the story you just told is still uncleared to me . It has no meaning " Kelvin continued " you said you killed her mother so that fairyland can live again , why would you do that . "

" Watch your mouth human , you are starting to irritate me " The wizard spat .

" Please Kelvin stay out of this and moerever what the hell is going on ,what are you doing here . " Bimpe replied.

" Long story to be cut short , I just want to know what fairyland is , " He smiled " your world is amazing , especially when I'm seeing strange creatures. "

Bimpe shaked her head , why would her friend risk his life just to see what fairy land is like . No ! , Kelvin is up to something ,he is not here just to see fairyland , he wants something and she can read it on his face . He wants the Piligom !