Wolf Of Fire

22* Lands and Secrets

Many many moons ago, before the mountains were pebbles and the great rivers were just drops of rain. There was a time the gods lived peacefully among the men and the other species.

There was harmony amongst the greater gods, lesser gods and the men.
There was peace,far beyond comprehension. The peace kept all together as one, growing and striving to make a beautiful world.

However,a god got greedy and wanted to have the world under his palms.
Driven by his greed and thirst for power, Amadioha the god of thunder,a sky god, made a deal with Oziojor,the goddess of the underworld.

He wanted more power to rule the sky and the earth.
He promised that if she helped him she could rule by him.
Together,they could rule the sky, earth and the underworld.

It was a deadly and dangerous task,and many died during that time. The world had never experienced so much suffering,both man and gods.

As the last resort to end the reign of terror,the gods decided to join their power to create a being which could stand against Amadioha and Oziojor.

This being was given power from all the other gods to make them stronger. The being was going to lead the other gods to the worst war in the history of life.

The war dragged on for many many moons, leaving an unbelievable amount of destruction in its path.

Thankfully, the being was able to lead the gods to victory, driving Amadioha and Oziojor to the deepest and darkest place of hell.

However,there has been stories carried by the winds, that a child formed between Amadioha and Oziojor would one day rise again to begin another great destruction .'

There was a great moment of silence before the loud cackles of men's laughter filled the pubs as the old woman finished telling the tale.

The woman looked frustrated.
This was not the first time she was telling this tale,but the ewus "fools" would not believe her.

"You must be more drunk than us, Nne...it is only children who believe in such tales!"
The man's words were slurred as he struggled to stand to his feet only to fall back to his buttocks on the decaying wooden floor.

The woman tightened her wrapper firmly around her chest
"Tufia!"
She spat out a swear as she refilled the calabash of another man who looked like he was about to pass out.

"The gods are getting worried."
She continued with more seriousness.
"There would soon be a very bloody war. Amam ofuma...I know what I am talking about!"

Suddenly the whole room filled with laughter again.
But now was to something else a man said about his wife.

Obinna tied the wrapper firmly around his waist as he slipped out from behind the decaying pub.
The humans were already quarrelling.
Panic would soon ensue!
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"How is Dinma doing? Has her body temperature reduced?"
Achi shook his head slightly.
"Mama is keeping her stable at the moment but her energy is going down... she...she may not make it."
He said sadly, before practically entering Ozo's body enjoying his embrace.

Honestly,Aira was getting irritated with the constant display of affection but that was the least of her worries now.

Aira looked at Ozo to ask if he was doing well, but the big man hardly ever spoke to her.
She has a feeling that he did not like her too well. After all, she has caused nothing but trouble since she arrived.