1st December 2006, 11:00am. Border of Wakanda.
Sophia watched as the city that became her second home, became smaller and smaller as she was going away in the car. They were now outside of the barrier and in the outskirts of Wakanda, where the city could not be seen by anyone, where the golden city was hidden from curious eyes and imminent danger. All you could see now was small villages, trees and mountains around.
After a few more minutes, the car parked on the side of the highway. The first ones to get out were the guards, then T'Challa, King T'Chaka, Okoye and finally Sophia. When she stepped foot outside of the vehicle, she instantly felt the heat of the African desert in her face.
She walked to where Okoye, T'Challa and king T'Chaka were standing. When she approached them, she felt once again the threat of tears forming in her eyes.
She first went to say goodbye to her Dora friend. When she approached the warrior, she saw a look of sadness on her face.
-Aw, are you gonna miss me Okoye?.- Sophia said to her friend while laughing a little.
-I think so. But nos as much as you think.- The warrior said while smirking at Sophia.
-Of course you won't. - Sophia said and both of them laughed. They looked at each other for a few seconds before Sophia wrapped her arms around her friend and she returned the gesture with force.
-Hlala ukhuselekile, Sophia. (Stay safe, Sophia).- Okoye said as she pulled away from her friend.
-Nawe, Okoye. (You too, Okoye).- Sophia said while holding Okoye's hands. -Bakhathalele (Take care of them)
-Ndiza (I will).- Okoye answered as she nodded and smiled at her friend. When they let go, Sophia approached the king.
-If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be here today, Sophie. You brought me home safely, to my country, to my family and I will never be able to thank you enough for that.- King T'Chaka said as he took Sophia's hands on his.
-You don't have to thank me or repay me anything, your majesty. I would do it all over again a million times if it meant that in the end you would arrive safely to your family.- Sophia said as she shook her head.
-You are a great person, Angel of Light. You are brave, tough, kind hearted, fierce, fearless and strong. Never lose that. No matter what.- The king told Sophia.
Sophia shook her head. She was many things, but she didn't think she had a nice heart or anything like that. She was an assassin after all. Working for the good side, but she still was.
-I'm a master assassin, your majesty, I doubt I have a nice heart or that is full of kindness.- Sophia said while she turned to look at her feet. Suddenly, the ground and the rocks became really interesting.
-Look at me, Ingelosi Yokukhanya.- The king said to Sophia. She lifted her face.
-It is because of you, that I am alive and here. Assassin or not, spy or not, agent or not, you are all those things I said. Because you do what you do to help, and protect every person that you can, whether you know them or not. Not every agent on the good side would've done what you did for us. That says a lot about you. Don't forget who you are. Not a master assassin, but a guardian angel.- At the king's words, Sophia was already crying.
Damn, I'm crying a lot, she thought while the king gave her a hug. She returned it gladly.
When she pulled away from the king, she turned to look at T'Challa, who was standing a few feet away from them with his head hanging low.
She approached him silently and stood in front of him. When he lifted his head, Sophia saw he had a sad look on his face.
-Why so blue, your highness?.- Sophia said in a teasing tone, to make T'Challa smile. He let out a small chuckle and shrugged.
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