Legend of The Clans

Chapter 39 Can We Be Friends?

Little sparkles that shined bright like a rainbow, rained down on to the ground. Their little lights turned the entire capital into a light show. When Ozen looked up, he could see Julius' body fading into nothingness creating the lights.

He noticed tears appear from Julius' face and his right hand stretching out as if grabbing something. From the tip of his fingers his hand together with his arm all of it flaked away as he tried grasp something.

"I'm a worthless husband. I couldn't even bring you back my beloved Melo." Julius stated before his mouth fully disappeared. Ozen heard the words Julius uttered.
He simply smiled sadly as he looked at Layla Julius' child.

"We are alike you and I  my senior, however we must leave on keeping the memory of our loved ones in our hearts even if it hurts us. Because if don't do that, who will?" Ozen mumbled to himself as he clutched his fist. He continued to stare at the kids down below causing his smile to gradually grow happier. The future looks bright, that's for sure

Cody and Clement were lying on the floor enjoying the Rainbow nations' fresh air for the first time since they arrived. Cody looked at Layla who steadily walked to one of the lifeless bodies.

From out of the blue, the body that Layla was approaching started twitching. Soon all the other bodies did the same by moving a certain part of their body such as fingers and legs. "Are you okay?" Layla asked forcing the boys to abruptly wake up.

Around them people started to move slowly waking up from the concrete ground. "My child." Said a women who finally reached her child and hugged her. Cody smiled as he looked around him seeing the happy faces of the people. He looked up towards his uncles and found him already gone.

The sun was half way up the horizon and most of the darkness had retreated to the other side of the world. "Princess we are sorry." Said a man as he knelt down. He faced the floor looking away from Layla. The other knights around her began to approach and imitate the man.

Layla had already forgiven them long ago. She thought the people who died would want the nation to continue despite resent events. That is what they said anyways.

"This is no time for you to be slacking off. Go and attend your fellow nationals make them a top priority." Layla commanded causing the men to rush out of the castle court yard.

"Cody!" Shouted a group of people. Cody turned around to see children run at him with wide smiles on their faces.

"You guys!" Cody replied as he hugged the children. The adults all followed as Ted walked to his friends. Layla after sending her knights turned around to see who are the people shouting Cody's name.

"Thank you young man. For protecting us and our beloved nation. We saw that punch from the eastern tower it was excellent." Said one of the elderly men. Cody simply looked at them and smiled confidently. Finally I'm going home.

"Remember my boy, to run home Immediately after you arrive at Ngwane. I'm sure your poor mother must be worried sick." An old lady told Cody. "Please thank that young lady for us too."

"I will thank you very much everyone." Cody replied before he bowed while standing.
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As Cody and Clement entered the bus they found the rest of the gang fast asleep except for Zack. He quickly ran up to Cody and hugged him. "Are you alright bro?!" He asked as he backed away from Cody.

"Yeah I'm fine buddy." Cody replied as he followed Zack to his seat.

"Hey Cody." Clement called out as Cody passed him. "Thanks for everything." He continued.

"No I should be thanking you for saving me Clement. I wanted to ask you this, but can we be friends?"  Cody asked Clement.

Clement simply smiled a little before he replied. "Sure no problem lazy Cody. We are both Dlaminis by the way." He laughed as Cody joined in it too.

Maya sat at the back corner of the bus sleeping against the window. Abby was asleep on her lap with the lower half of her body seated next to Maya's. Thank you Maya for being my pillar. I will work hard to live up to the expectations you have for me. Cody before he sat in front of them and quickly fell asleep.
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Suddenly Cody heard a loud roar from outside the bus. Throngs of people stood on the route headed to the knights headquarters cheering for them. Some clapped their hands while others whistled.

"Thank you for avenging our people." They chanted as the bus passed by.

"A heroes welcome. I like it." Said a Knight sitting in front of Cody and Zack. The two simply smiled and waved back at crowd from the window. Sito on the other hand, just stared at them. He had no smile or his usual scowl displayed on his face. Sito was just remembering all the events that occurred yesterday and today.

He stared at Cody from the back analyzing him from head to toe. "Tsh." Sito snorted.

Cody and the others got off the bus once they arrived at the knights headquarters in Brema. They saw nearly the entire Heavys squad standing there waiting for them to arrive. Behind them was a banner written 'welcome back Maya.' As soon as Maya exited the bus they all shouted 'welcome home Maya!!'

She blankly stared at them before they ran at her to shower her with hugs. From behind Glen appeared next to Cody. The thirty six year old grabbed Cody's shoulder gently. "Thank you for protecting her. I am forever in your debt."

"No it should be me who should be thanking you sir. She is amazing." Cody replied. "Without her strength I don't think I would have survived." Cody continued as he looked at his shaking hands.

"No it's the trust both of you have that saved you." The usually stern Glen replied before giving a short, but brief relaxing smile. "Remember that on your journey." He finished before moving towards the crowdm

Cody arrived at home towards the afternoon. He had left Sito at HQ after receiving medical help. Cody first knocked on the door before he grabbed the handle. Just as he was about to twist it open his mother came rushing out of the house. When she saw who it was her eyes got teary.

She quickly wrapped him in a hug. Cody could feel tears running down his shirt. "Welcome back my son."

"Thanks mother. It's good to be back."