Tropical Heroes

21. Visit

The afternoon was over and the symphony of birds was heard everywhere. Sitting around a campfire in a cave, they baked a lot of very pleasant smell of meat. Away from the fire, were various fruits on the ground, a container with water, the other with a mysterious content and banana leaf, involving some unidentified object. The woman and the child were leaning against a wall, while outside, the light of the star King waned. The cool breeze caressed the bodies and made a continuous and smooth sound, inviting to the touch of Morpheus. Both were faint and not seen when entered in hiding. There was no noise or lack of care, but the vibration of the air became different. The woman, unprotected,
awakened by the same sense that warned of the invasion. He attacked the visitor, quick as a snake and needs like a cat. In the blink of eyes, stood and cravara spear at intruder. As he turned, he saw that what was waiting.
- Forgive me, - said, kneeling - I did not know it was you.
That strong man, black, tall, red cap and fiery eyes responded with a smile on his face, a mystery smile. Calado was silent and continued. The woman got up and went to the place where were the objects on the ground. He took the bag with the mysterious liquid and wrapped object in banana leaf. He returned to the visitor and handed him the items. The man took the objects and left the empty bag. He removed his cap and took a pipe made from corn cobs and a little smoke. The woman might notice the odd shape of the visitor's head, it was as if the top of the head was knife. He puts a bit of grass in the utensil and when pulled air through the instrument, a tiny ember jumped the fire inside
his. The sweet smell of burnt tobacco mixed to the roast and took the whole environment. Looking firmly, the visitor bent down near child. The woman did not stared. It seemed that the visitor could read his every thought. Then the silence was broken by a thick voice as thunder.
- Their tasks have been very well done, Soro.
- Thank you my Lord.
At that very moment, the child woke up and sat down.
- And you, Loko, okay? - He asked, caressing the boy's hair.
The child nodded positively.
- Soro, the time is near, the crossroads arrived.
The woman did not answer and the visitor continued:
- You follow the reverse path of the river which is near here, to the place where it springs from the earth. From there, continue in the direction of where the great father falls asleep with the arrival of the mother evening. After three days of walking, they find a big sacred tree, with three large branches that come out of a single trunk. There you will wait, because there will be a great battle and it will know the white man that will take them to the place that should go.
The visitor stood and the woman asked:
- We'll see you?
- Only when necessary.
As he was leaving the cave, Soro insisted:
- I trust him?
The visitor replied, continuing the way he did, without looking back:
- It yes, but the same is different. Do not forget to feed the four elements and offer the sacrifice of the nut to the Great Mother.
Like smoke, the visitor disappeared into the night. Soro and Loko ate and rested for the night was beginning.

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All translations made in Google Translator.