The Great Journey to Refuge

The Way

Good morning, I wake up with my parents sitting in front of the cave, apparently talking about something, so I decided to go there to find out what it was...

So, we're heading south? Even with...-My mother was talking until my father interrupted...

Yes, but Thando found a solution, we won't go through those places where you went. We'll take another route that's more suitable for everyone. We'll take a break in Botswana, and your brother and father will scout the desired location to see if it's not in the same condition as your old one. You don't need to worry.-My father says calmly.

But what if it's there?-She asks.

We'll stay in Botswana...-He says.

But why? Aren't we fine here? Why do we have to move?-I ask.

Taya!!-They both say startled.

Hi... Did I do something wrong?-I say a little sad.

Well... You interrupted us, but it's not a big deal.-My father says.

No, it's not about that. It's just that you're talking about moving, and it seems like they don't want us around anymore, and it's because of me...-I say sadly.

Who are they?-My mother asks confused.

Our family...-I say sadly.

It's not like that, my son...-My mother says trying to calm me.

Then what is it?-I ask.

First, it won't be just us, but the whole family. Second, we're running out of food here, the prey is migrating.-My father speaks.

But... If you told me that we came to the center with our family to have more food... But... The prey is migrating... Because there's not enough food for them... Because there are so many... So we have to follow them to where they'll stay for a while... But then we'll have to stay a little further away so that next time they need to eat... They'll go to our future land... And we'll take advantage of that, am I right?-I ask.

In almost everything... But we'll explain to you later how it is.-My father says.

Alright.-I say.

We'll have to meet with them soon, we just have to wake up your sisters and feed you.

Can you feed me now? I need to talk to Uncle Kambami.-I say.

You can eat now, but you can't go see your uncle. He's also very busy.-My mother calmly says.

Okay...-I say.

40 minutes later, we went to meet the others.

Hi Uncle Kambami.-I say.

Hi Taya...-He says with a displeased look.

Taya, could you do me a favor?-He says calming down.

Sure, what is it?-I ask.

Could you call me just "Kamba"?-He asks.

Hum... Sure, it sounds better.-I say.

Thank you.-He says relieved.

Could you tell me where Azi and Nara are?-I ask.

Yes, they're over there.-He says.

Thanks, Uncle Kamba.-I say, going to them.

You're welcome, Taya.-He says.

Hi... How are you?-I ask.

Hi Taya, I'm good, and you?-Azi says coming to hug me.

Hi Taya, why did you come here?-Nara says a bit coldly.

I'm fine too, Azi. And Nara, I came to see you guys, I missed you.-I say.