To Lead The Jabari Tribe

Chapter 3

Peter's POV

When my alarm went off at four I honestly thought about hitting snooze and rolling back over for the first time in my life skipping training before dawn. I nearly did but I pried myself out from under the covers and got dressed. I wouldn't let this thing with the Starks and the Avengers affect the training schedule I've had since I was four and I also don't want to fail Sunday's once over with the moves from this week with Dad. I got dressed and went up to the roof and started beating on the training dummy like my sanity depended on it.

I spent three hours working on my moves before going downstairs for Breakfast at 7:45 am. I ate some apples and toast and drank water. When I was done I went and grabbed the mail since Aunt May was asleep and as I flipped through the pages I saw one that caught my eye immediately. It was a pretty big envelope with a wax seal of a gorilla roaring and I raced over to the kitchen island and deposited the mail minus the envelope.

I sat down on the couch and stared down at the envelope because this is how my father sends letters. I know it's from him I just don't know why he sent it he doesn't often send letters when he calls me every week even though he hates the tech. I took a deep breath before I slowly opened the envelope and unfolded the letter carefully as though it would attack me.

Dear Son, I know you weren't expecting this letter but I had to send it so you can have something to look at when you make the decision I ask of you. As you know King T'challa has passed away so it was time for a Royal Challenge once again so I tried my hand once more. Shuri decided she didn't want to challenge but instead just be the new Black anther with the Heart-Shaped Herb she recreated but she's still the princess no matter what happens. Your old man won against the one brave contestant that they sent from the River tribe Nakia's brother and so your father is now the King of Wakanda. Making you a Prince alongside Shuri who as I said is still a princess. That leaves our people without a leader as I move into the palace and take the throne after the official coronation two weeks after this letter makes it to you. Our people need a leader and I know they hope for you to be that new leader. I know you probably have a great life in America with your Aunt and if you don't want to come back to be a leader that's ok. I hope you come for the coronation at least so you can congratulate your old man in person and I can see how much you've grown in person instead of through a screen. Tell me over the phone I dread to use when you make your decision I look forward to seeing you, P'Tera. Love Your Father The (soon to be official) King Of Wakanda, M'Baku

I read and reread the letter over a dozen times before it finally clicked my father was going to be king I'm a prince and I'm next in line to be the Leader of our people of the Jabari Tribe of my people. I always knew that one day I would be put in this position but I never figured it would be this early at fifteen. I've been prepped for this since I was born but for me to take the reigns now?? Am I even ready?? Is what I thought to myself as I clutched the letter in my hands.

I spaced out my thoughts taking me away further and further from confidence when I felt someone shaking me. "Peter, Peter, Peter come on...You're really not here on this planet...Ok, last-ditch effort. P'Tera come back." A voice coaxed me out of my shock and daze. "Sorry Aunt May," I mumbled as she put her hands on her hips and smiled with a bit of fear in her eyes. "What happened there Peter it was like you weren't on the plane of reality." May Aunt May said and I shook my head before I handed her the Letter.

As she read the Letter I let my mind wander. I love Aunt May I found out about her a few years ago just a year after her Husband Uncle Ben passed away. She's my mom's sister who told me a few things about Mary Parker when we first met after she got over the shock her sister had a son in a country that wasn't supposed to exist. Wakanda is about to step out into the world and me and May have made jokes about it when it does end up happening and grabbing popcorn to watch the show. Aunt May never calls me by my Wakandan name of P'Tera nit because she's uncomfortable but she finds it a bit harder to say quickly so she calls me by my American name Peter. I guess I was really gone so she had to resort to that...

"Peter this is...Wow, I don't know what to say except I'm so proud of you and I know your father is too I'll support you no matter what you choose." Aunt May said as she grabbed me into a hug and I felt tears well up in my eyes as I hugged her back. I know what I'll end up choosing but I'm glad to know that Dad and Aunt May will have my back no matter what I end up choosing. Aunt May was crying I could hear and I started crying too because we both know what I'll choose and I nodded as I cried. "Aunt May I am going back home to lead my people I can't give myself the time to question my choice because my people need me," I said and Aunt May rubbed my back as she said. "I know. You have a lot of things in common with your Uncle Ben you both have a good sense of duty and a reasonable head on your shoulders. I'll be here for you and you can send me letters and I'll respond as soon as possible." I nodded and we separated.

I rushed to my room and grabbed the Kimino Beads my dad gave me that I only ever use to contact him. I started them up and saw my father on the other end and I smiled. "Hey, Dad...."

Hey there I hope you liked this part and look forward to the next part. I don't have much else to say so I hope you enjoy your day and the rest of your week and see you next week.-K