"Nutri" reaching his hand out as he caught a swift glimpse of the Inkan JunBee shook his head and exhaled as she took a deep dive into the Forest. "I wonder where she's going?Did I act like that when I awoke?"
Watching her disappear once again without a worry, JunBee 's attention lingered on the strange sensation around him. "Something happened over here I can sense it." Looking towards the Forest the Rhukin eyes swirled one last time taking in and observing the energy before dashing off after Nutri.
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"Is this the village they spoke of?" Sweeping his gaze around Tumaini Mwasho everyone appeared ecstatic but JunBee could feel the true emotion hanging in the air.
"Nutri you…" spreading her arms to greet Nutri, sharp teeth met the woman between the neck and shoulder was her answer.
Woom, receiving the woman's memories upon first consumption, Nutri staggered backwards. "Menotia." Covering her mouth The Inkan thoughts went to the healing of her friend but the image of her mother's dead hanging body was like a blinker in her mind.
Shivering Nutri reached out her arm but couldn't get herself to move. Projecting a purplish green turtle shell over the wound The Inkan backed up. "JunBee." She said, sensing and feeling him behind her. "What's going on with me?"
"I…I…" stuttering JunBee eyes wondered everywhere as if trying to find the answer. "I'm unsure. The same as you I fell ill then I was lost in this darkness until I heard Ori calling for me." Reflecting on the attack three days prior he became speechless once again.
"Where is Tecto?" Asked Menotia with a hint of sadness in her tone. Taking a step forth with gleaming eyes of hope she said, "For there is a message I must relay and it would be easier if the two of you were present."
"Does it pertain to the Elder?" Noticing the shift in the woman's stance and gaze Nutri head bobbed. "She really has met her demise." Drifting off for a second she then asked "Did it storm?"
"It did and it revealed her truth along with her final moments."
"That's all I need." Turning around, Nutri fleeted away.
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"You were aware?"
Swimming out of their family's secret underwater cave Tecto peered up at his sister descending to the lake's bottom. "I no longer could sense my light."
"Is it true?"
Gesturing to the cave, Tecto waved her on. "See for yourself."
Breathing in through her gills, Nutri swam to her brother. Glancing at him she entered the cave. Running into a red and blue spiraling light emanating the underwater temple.
Slowing due to the presence of both Inkan the lights soon became tiny orbs which flowed to their owner, red for Nutri and blue for Tecto.
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"Urrn, urrn"
"Menotia?" Popping out of his sleep a sandy brown man ran over to his wife startling awake. "You are alive. I was told to allow your soul to fully experience separation from the body before funeral rites." Diving in for a hug, cawish, blood sprang from his throat and all over his wife.
"Raaaaa" screeching Menotia pounced on her husband before he could grab his throat.
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"Quimy…no." Throwing her hand up to stop her brother from latching on an already shattered leg a young woman hollered at the insertion of teeth in her flesh. Catching her breath only for a brief second while tears ran down her cheeks and fires flickered in her eyes the woman had only two instincts. To fight or flight. Kicking at her aggressor she crawled and pounced on a flaming piece of wood.
Shaking its head after the assault the undead man pounced once again only to be smacked by a flaming piece of debris. Growling because of the strike the living corpse slapped the burning bark out of his quarry's hand then descended upon her like a raving hyena.
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"The village!"said Samson, popping up out of his sleep.
"Bad Dream?" Questioned Abbott while barely lifting his head over the book he read.
"No…" replied Samson scrambling to his feet. "The Rhukin!"
"Rhukin? I thought they only existed within your Kingdom."
"They do but …" exhaling in frustration Samson told the Omega. "Follow me."
"I will take you." Waving his hand in a flip of the world, woomp, they stood outside the forest that surrounded the village.
Dashing into the forest as a hint of smoke ran up his nostrils Samson came bursting out to utter chaos, horrid screams, and gut wrenching wails which would cause a turtle to tuck and hide within its shell. "Stop!" He cried.
Halting with grunts, growls, and all noises they could utter the Rhukin all turned to face Samson.
"I see it now." said Abbott with bulging, glowing eyes. "They all share energetic ties with Samson but how…their deaths…" pondering the situation The Omega's hand fell from underneath his chin at his Abah's next move.
Standing there staring at the Rhukin while they gazed back Samson took a deep breath then told them. "Rise and Enter your Kingdom."
Returning to their normal being for a brief second the Rhukin became butterflies of all colors and patterns. Rising and fluttering through the air in a dancing and playful manner the spirits entered Samson.
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Standing speechless as other Rhukin became butterflies before her eyes, Nutri's eyes began to glow as something tugged at her heart. Swiftly glancing at the shelter where the rest of the villagers hid she bolted off in a streak of lightning across the village. "Khali Alsue."
Watching her "Creator of Ascension" rise in the air as a swarm of butterflies encompassed him in slow motion, Nutri found herself unable to control her movements as her body led her steps.
"Nutri!"
"Kassir Sala" dropping his jaw in reverence to the breaker of Chains JunBee clenched tight to the he held over his shoulder. Teleporting to his creator side the Rhukin fell to a knee offering the buffalo of a quint. "Do you wish to partake?"
Eyes growing even larger from the new development Abbott stood there motionless, able only to observe.
Staring at the two Rhukin tears began to fall. "I didn't…"
Embracing Samson, Nutri rubbed his head knowing his woes. "It is not of your nature but the divine which flows through you."
"Khali, you gave me the ability to provide, you gave me strength." Having flashes of him and his siblings past, JunBee shed a tear. "I am grateful."
"Let's stand here not." Spoke Tecto studying the situation. "There is much to discuss but it is more comfy within a nest."
"I agree, don't you Sampson."
Peering up from Nutri's shoulder with a sniffle Samson nodded his head. "I do."
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"How come they didn't want to leave with us Pealim."
Gazing down at his disciple, Abbott gave him a smile. "Everyone has a purpose in life and they are in the midst of learning and fulfilling theirs just like you. Allow the beat and cycle of life to guide you back together."
Looking forward towards the field before Samson then gazed at the sun. "I will learn my talent and build a Kingdom for them."
"A Kingdom you say. Well let your truth be told young king." Grinning, The Omega told Samson. "I know a Queen myself And I believe the two of you should share ties."
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Toom, poom, boom! Unsure if it was her head pounding or the banging of the villagers' hammers, Nutri dragged her feet on the way to the Apana. Inhaling deeply, a whiff of blood inserted her nostrils giving her an extra boost of energy. Eyes glowing red as her body began to move itself, the Rhukin halted
"Nutri?" Dropping a giant wall of wood, JunBee felt the hunger seeping from her. "Nutri are you okay?" He asked through telepathy.
Standing erect and looking around as if expecting JunBee to be right over her shoulder the Inkan made a half smile. "I'm fine, I just need some fresh air." Peering down at the box of supplies she held electricity sparkled in Nutri's eyes before coiling around her body. "First I will deliver these items." she told herself before zipping off.