Captured (a short story)

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Wakandan Palace

"It has been written that no outsider is allowed in Wakanda. Do you not remember the complications all those years ago with the child we knew nothing about?" One member council tribe asks sternly.

"Of course. But this has been a lesson among our own people. We know that outside sources like the U.S are trying to get their hands on vibranium for months now. It is necessary that Wakanda is under protection at this time." Another tribe member replies and suddenly the palace doors are opened to reveal Shuri.

The Soldiers salute her and the Member tribe welcomes her. " Shuri it has been requested for you to come in at this time while King M'baku is away at the moment." Says the river tribe member and she nods. "Of course. Tell me what is the case of." She says as she sits on the throne.

"There has been a situation where a Wakandan man has brought a child back from the outside world. The child is now recruiting to be a Dora Miljae warrior. We know it is law for anyone to be full wakandan blood to serve in the palace."

Shuri nods and thinks for a moment. " Do we know who this man is?" She asks curiously. "Yes, he is the architect for our city." One says and Princess shuri rests her hand under chin before she speaks.

"I know it has been tradition for wakanda to have full blood to serve for our country but times have changed. We must learn to open our hearts to others who are different from us. "

"Princess Shuri I don't think that-" one tribe members starts to say but gets cut off.

"Its Queen Shuri to you." She says facing them and silence fills the room. The time shuri had away when she was visiting haiti had impacted her in a huge way. She grieved the loss of her beloved brother as well as her mother. But with that was a blessing of a new preceptive and change of heart on how she could see Wakanda in the future. This being a diverse and celebrated place in the nation. Even though her enemy might have conflicted feelings about Wakanda she knew the battle he had in his head. It reminded her of herself and she knew what he knew and felt. Shuri proceeds to talk. "I am well aware their are other sources trying to get ahold of our vibranium, and I am sure you all are aware of our enemy who wants us to side with them to destroy this world."

Silence fills the room as the member tribe council listens to her wise words. " Please request for this Wakandan to come in to stand before us. I want to hear his words and his side."

From that point on Shuri sat in thought and anticipation. Even though she had a feeling this Wakandan might be the key to a new beginning she was undoubtedly scared.

Somewhere deep in the Atlantic Ocean

I wake up and my eyes adjust to a strange ceiling. I flutter my eyes and my vision clears finally as I stare at a ceiling of..a cave?

I sit up quickly and look around at my surroundings. Its cold and misty and I realize that I'm in a cave. Strange glowing lights beam on the ceiling on rocks that stick out. Everything looks dim and abit dark and suddenly I gasp loudly as I lock eyes with a blue creature that stands against the wall with a large spear. "Where- where am I?" I shudder a little from the coldness of the cave and the creature adverts his gaze to me.

"Teech k prisionero." He says in a strange language and I widen my eyes. I am in shock as I realize I've been captured. "N-no! why did you take me?!" I say suddenly standing up and the creature points his spear at me. " P'áat a paachil!" (Stay back) He says and I put my hands up quickly. "Why did you take me?" I ask again in a whisper almost crying and he says nothing. I then see a familiar lady walk up to me holding something. I look down and see its food. "Táak wáaj a wo'och" ( Would you like food?) She asks and I shake my head. "I don't understand you.." I say out loud knowing they cant understand me.

The lady looks down at the basket and places it down next to me. I sit down in deep thought as I watch the blue creatures. My mind wanders back to the time we were attacked by them. They killed so many of our people and destroyed our city. Last night creeps into my head as I think why they were by the river in wakandan. They were watching us. How long have they been watching us? Why would they take me?

I look up as the blue woman walks up to me. "Le ajawo' a wilej séeb" (Kukuklan will see you soon) She says and I advert my gaze down at the floor.

This must be where Shuri was taken to when the aquatic King took her. A cold, dark cave buried somewhere underneath the ocean. I've heard the stories. I inhale and exhale sharply and look around bringing my knees to my chest for warmth. All I could think is why am I here?

Time goes by and I find myself staring up at the ceiling trying to figure out what those glowing blue lights are. I jump up when I hear the sound of splashing water nearby.

I peep my head over some rocks to see a little hut nearby. I raise my eyebrows as I see a familiar man with caramel complexion come out the water. He wears green shorts and my eyes immediately shoot to his ankles. Their on his ankles white wings are placed. I widen my eyes in shock and turn around holding my hand to my chest my breathing escalating.

This is the evil man who killed the queen. Who lead his army to destroy our city. Who held Shuri hostage. Oh my god is he going to kill me? What does he want with me ?! I hear some sounds from the hut and peak over again. I see the blue creature lady walk up to him saying something in their language and they walk inside disappearing.

"Much ponga le je'ela' ti'" (Please put this on) I hear a voice and turn around scared to face another blue skinned woman. She holds out clothes and I look at them. I say nothing and she bends down placing them on the floor in front of me. She looks at me once more before walking away. I take a breath of release and touch the fabric of the clothes. I hold it up to see its a blue dress with shell embellishments on them.

I scratch my head confused and look around. I'm a prisoner yet their giving me a dress to put on? Its quiet and the only sounds I hear only is of dripping water. I scan the area again before removing my shirt and bottoms. I slide the dress down onto my body and run my hands down it.

"Chukpaxten" I jump up startled and to turn and see the lady there again. She gestures for me to follow her and I sigh before following her. As we walk, I realize we're heading toward the hut where the mysterious man lives. I suddenly have this odd feeling in the pit of my stomach when we reach the river in front of the hut. I step onto some rocks to cross the river and notice the water beams of blue color. I examine it a little longer before I come to a halt by the lady. She walks inside and then a second later comes back out.

"K'uk'ulkan, Je'el k ilikbaj mixtan bejla'e" (kukuklan will see you now) The lady says and gestures for me to go inside. I prepare myself and take a breath as I walk into the hut.

In my sight, I'm meet with his back as he looks like his scribbling on the walls with a feathered pencil. He wears a strange armor outfit .The moment his eyes lock on mine I feel electricity coarse through my body.

"Your wondering why your here." He says clearly as he examines me.

I shake my head frightened if I say anything he will kill me. "I know what your thinking. You have nothing to be scared of." He smiles.

I suddenly have the courage to speak. "Why am I here? Why did you take me?" I ask boldly and he looks to me . "I have been watching Wakanda for some time. After our attack and our failed mission..I thought maybe a different approach would be better." He says and looks back to the wall. I observe what he keeps scribbling on the wall and it looks like a masterpiece of art. It seems to be telling a story. I notice where he draws and its resembles a black panther.

"I have seen you many times by the river and watched as you became a warrior to the throne of Wakanda. " He says and I raise my eyebrows.

"You've been watching me?" I ask and he looks down from his mural in thought saying nothing for a minute.

"What do you want?" I ask breaking the silence and he locks eyes with me again making me suddenly get that odd feeling in the pit of my stomach again. "You are my prisoner and I want Wakanda to surrender."