We arrived at the camp about an hour later, which makes it an hour ride on our horses. There was nothing impressive at first about the camp until I climbed down from my horse and began touring the vicinity. The camp was located deep in the forest, about ten miles away from Muldoch. There was no way anyone could have suspected that a camp hosting criminals was built there. It was a genius idea on the part of Gama and his men to build their camp in such an isolated area. Yes, I guess he should be commended for that. The little houses were made of tents and in each of the tent houses, were burning candles. I wondered who was looking after the camp while the men goes out to rob people. Since Gama was in my company as I tour the tent house one after the other, I had to ask him who is always in charge of the camp whenever they are out for an operation. He did not hesitate to answer me."We have some women who had committed one crime or the other for that, they were ostracized from their to
"Steve! Is that you?" I asked. It was the first I spoke ever since Gama took me to see Steve. I guess my voice must have sounded familiar to him, just like the way he did to me. The curiosity of his steps as he hurriedly drifted closer made me to further suspect that this must be the Steve I know."Louis, is that you?" He asked with a surprised look on his face, although I could not see the full expression on his face, I managed to get a little view of it. "wait a minute!" He exclaimed and quickly ran into the nearest tent. By the time he came back, I was alert and was Gama who was yet to say any word. I believe that what was happening seemed to have left him dumbfounded. Steve was holding a burning candle in his left hand when he came out of the tent in a hurry. He quickly inched closer to me and raised the candle above my head. He was about to scream in excitement when Gama intervened."Why are you behaving so strange, Steve? What's going on here? I don't get this at all!" Gama's
Gama saw that our drama was deeper than what he thought so, he remained silent and listened. Steve never stopped feeling excited and neither was I. Because we had plenty of things to discuss, he suggested that we go inside his tent. At that moment, Gama decided on his accord that it was time to leave."Alright guys, I will leave the two of you to finish what you have started." Gama turned to face Steve. "You owe me a lot of explanation. I still didn't get what exactly is going on here but, I do hope to hear from your later." He walked away leaving Steve and me standing all alone.We walked into the tent where he came out of, the first time I and Gama came looking for him. I guess that was his tent or at least, that was where he spends the night. We sat on the mat which he spread all over the floor of the tent and began talking. "What happened? Where were you taken to when they captured you?" My curiosity about Steve was gradually coming to play. I needed to know what happened back
Indeed, I pretended to be an idiot at then. How could he say that Derek and Bradley were alive when I saw them die? I wondered if I was the individual not making sense at that moment."Listen, Louis, I know you have your doubt but, it's true. Both of them are healthy and alive. Yes, they fell dead right in front of you but, there is something you are missing, you seem to have forgotten that Magaritha was there with them. The Almighty Magaritha knew that the two of them were important to her cause and therefore, used a forbidden magic practice to bring them back to life. I know that what I just told you now, sounded like a fairy tale but, bear it in my that I speak nothing but the truth.""I believe you, I know what Magaritha is capable of. I know she will not stop at nothing if she is determined to accomplish her goals, maybe that was what happened back there.""The earlier we stop underestimating her powers the better for us all," said Steve, as he appeared to continue from where I
We had dinner outside the tents and afterwards, I was shown to my tent where I slept and woke up the next morning.At twilight, I heard someone calling my name, his voice was familiar. Because I was just awakening, it took my senses a few seconds to come to an agreement about who he was. It was Steve. "Good morning Loius, and how was your night?" He asked."Fine thanks! How about you? I hope you had fanatic sleep?" "Mmmhmm!" He nodded yes to my inquiry. "I was just checking on you to see how you are faring!""Thanks, little brother, that's so kind of you," I smiled. "We can for a Walk after freshening up, what do you think about that?" "I think that will be nice!" I said. I had hardly finished speaking when Gama arrived."Good morning, everyone!" He greeted us and we replied."Good morning Mr Gama," I replied and so was Steve.Gama wanted to turn around and live but he halted his movement. "I just overheard the both of you talking about going for a walk, do you mind if I join you?
Gina was gripped with fear even though, I had no idea what could have triggered her fears. At the same time, she covered her face with her two hands, as if she doesn't want me to get a glimpse of her current facial expression. She began moving backwards as I tried to come closer to her. I was getting tired of her attitude. She has refused to speak to me and neither has she moved away her hands away from her face."What's the problem, Gina?" I was forced to ask. "Why do you suddenly start behaving weird upon hearing where I come from?" Despite all my questions, she refused to bring down her hands. Thank goodness, we are out of sight of anyone, we were alone at a corner where no one could see us. "If I speak, will you seek revenge?" She managed to speak at last with a shaky voice and with her face still covered by her palms."What exactly is the problem? Why are you doing this? Go ahead and talk to me," I tried to speak sense into her head but she insisted on her demand."Are you going
There was an unusual silence between us for some minutes. I could get her point, all I had to do was to remain patient and allow Gina to explain the role she played in the death of my mother. "I use to work for your back then in Dotham. I'm not a witch but, I was opportune to work as a cook in your mother's castle. About the same time, Magaritha was making plans to eliminate your mother. Somehow, the plan was leaked to me by mistake. I had overheard her talking about it and the strategy involved. I should have reported to your mother right the way but something happened!" Another round of tears flowed down from her eyes. I was almost getting impatient. I couldn't wait to hear everything she had to say therefore, I pressed her again. "And then what happened?"She looked away briefly and struggled to look at me. I never took my eyes off her thus forcing her to look away again. Nevertheless, she continued. "I was going to tell your mother about the secret but, the same night I planned
"I think that makes sense to me," entered Gama who had remained silent ever since we began talking. "So tell us, how are we going to get up there and rescue them?""This is something we need to deliberate on," I told them. Because I was walking in the middle of the two men, I turned easily to face Steve. "Yes, go on, Steve we would like to see if you have come up with something feasible.""Sure, I will but, I must let the both of you understand something about this, you can as well contribute your suggestions to the plan I would come up with." He paused for some time and then began again. "We will need to send up a few selected men. Men that are well trained and must be able to stick to the plan. They must be able to withstand all kinds of odds they might encounter up there! I hope we have those kinds of men in our fighting rank?" he asked Gama after turning around slightly to face him.Gama stopped walking to respond to the question that Steve had asked him. His sudden halt also affe