WHERE IS THE BRAT?

   It was of great relief to the people of Mona kingdom to have rainfall in their village after several months of drought, though it was raining, the people of Mona kingdom began to sing melodious songs to showcase how happy they are, while the rain pounce heavily on them. Suddenly, a heavy thunder struck the king's statue, which was beautifully installed at the front of the king's palace and got it broken.

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   Though the people of Mona kingdom were happy, but the king finds himself in a state of dilemma after he discovers that his statue is down. He was confused and he could not close is eyes till day break. His eye became as red as that of an Adder, his voice became as loud as that of a roaring lion. Call me the chief warden, he ordered one of his servants. Within a twinkle of an eye, the chief warden ran into the palace with fear, here I am, your majesty. He called the kings attention with a fear filled voice. I need you to split your squared into two equal teams, let the first squared guard the palace and tell the remaining guards to go and look for any newly born baby with wings under its armpits. As your lordship pleases. The chief warden answered and left immediately for what the king ordered him to do.
   After several days of vigorous searching by the wardens, they went back to the king to report the outcome of what he sent them. What! The king exclaimed in a very loud voice, if you cant find a newly born baby, what can you do as my chief warden? He moved closer to him, drew the chief warden's sword and massacre him out of annoyance.

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Every one of you should listen to me carefully, I dont care if you have to spill blood in the expense of getting the baby or not, but if you return without the baby the next time, I will show you the way to your grave with the sword you have been holding for years. Go and get the baby now or I will make you bleed to death. The king yelled.
Both old and young in Mona kingdom began to wonder why the king was earnestly searching for a baby with wings in its armpits. How can a newly born baby have wings in its armpits? And why must the kings guards kill in the expense of getting a baby? These were the questions both servants and nobles in Mona kingdom began to ask themselves.
   Day after day, Francis curiosity level grows like a tree planted by the river's side.

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Though he is a doncel with reputable status in Mona kingdom, nevertheless, he was persistent to know the reason behind the search for the baby with wings in its armpits until the fateful day he stylishly asked chief Justin. Hmm! the chief sighed, if not because of how responsible you are, I won't bother myself to tell you. However, you have to promise not to tell anyone about what I am about to tell you. Trust me sir, I wont tell anyone. Charles answered with a soft voice. You already have my trust before now, but you have to listen carefully, for I will speak with a low voice because I don't want the interference of any third ear.
“It was on a sunny afternoon when a strange Oracle walked into the palace, long live the king, the oracle salutes the king. Your majesty, I am here to tell you what I saw when I was praising the gods last night. You may speak, the king answered majestically. Your majesty, I was made to know that a child with wings under its armpits will be given birth to, it will be: as brave as an eight hundred pound gorilla, as astute as an owl, the saviour of his people and the one to pull the king down from the throne. After his words, the king looked at him in a mean manner and asked for why he should believe him? The oracle then point to the statue in the front of the kings palace, while he continues his speech, "Your majesty, this statue will fall when the child comes near you." That will prove how true my words are. The king smiled and ordered his wardens to toss the Oracle out of the palace out of annoyance.
However, the king was not patient to ask about the gender or anything related to the identity of the baby, the only clue the oracle gave was the wings under its armpits. That is what brought about the search for a baby with wings under its armpits after the statue at the front of the palace fell.

Charles remain silent until when Chief Justin tapped him, are you alright? He asked. Yes, sir. Charles replied with smile on his face. He thanked Chief Justin and left for his house.
I am sure the king wants me dead, Charles said to himself. since I am yet to possess all I need to face the king, I think its high time I left this town before he discover that the brat he is looking for, as grown to become a man. He packed his load and left Mona village.

written by ©oluwashinaayomi

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