POWERMAN
POWERMAN
Author: Adeyemi Tobi
BOOK ONE: Chapter One(Denig Sherr)

Richard flew across Eon road in New York City, United States of America His blue cape danced around his back due to the breeze and velocity of his flight. He landed in Free Way street. " Bring all the money from the sales of the store!" A man with torn shirt and trousers with a gun said. He pointed at the woman, the owner of the store who was shivering with severe fear. "Leave her and leave here it's a warning first and last" Richard said standing tall and facing the man.

The man hissed and fired his gun at Richard. Richard saw the bullet coming to him in slow motion because he had super speed. He was tired of waiting and went close to meet the bullet with his chest. The bullet bounced on his chest and fell. The man was shocked. He moved with super speed and held the man by his shirt turning him upside down while the man kept shaking with fear. " I warned you didn't I," He said as he dropped the man with the police officers that came to handcuff the man and thanked him.

"Richard" a voice called him. He wondered who around that area would know of his real identity. "Richard!" He woke up from his sleep at the sound of his name just realizing it was one of those dreams he had daily. He immediately stood up from his bed and went out through the corridor that had the fridge and other important materials stacked there. He went to the parlor consisting of four sitter chairs and other important materials.

"Good morning guys what's smelling" He said as he sniffed the aroma of the food in preparation. " I have been calling you since for the past three minutes," an average size fair cute lady said coming out of the chicken with an apron. " Well it's coconut rice, fried plantain, and fried chicken that you are smelling now," she said.

"Alison I can't wait to taste it," Richard said as he sat down while a tall black handsome man came in with a tray containing the big bowl of hominir grits. " Well Richard, Allison here comes the food," He said " Thanks William" Richard and Alison said in unison as they all settled down in the dining near the parlor to eat their breakfast. Richard eyed Alison while they ate unknowingly for her. He knew he secretly loved her deeply.

Two Hundred And Fifty Thousand Years Ago(250,000) Planet Thera

Sheg balanced on his golden throne with Ameol pregnant at his side also on her throne. Sheg gave Ameol a kiss on her lips. "My gracious King Sheg Sherr and Queen Ameol Sheer I pay homage," A short fair god with an ugly rough face and a staff in his hands said prostrating before Sheg and Ameol." Rise Drough Dornerr" Sheg said pointing his staff towards Drough "What brings you to the royal palace" Sheg added.

"My lord I am here to inform you on my vision with the sovereign," Drough said adjusting himself. "What information do you have for me from the sovereign," Sheg said "It was about the fire of Idahocles," Drough said. "I thought the fire of Idahocles wasn't that real" Ameol said looking more concerned than Sheg. " I thought so too, " Sheg said. " So what about it," Sheg said impatiently.

" The sovereign told me that we should all prepare for the arrival of the one that will carry the fire of Idahocles your son my lord" Drough said bowing before Sheg. " Am short of words?" Sheg said " "I too?" Ameol said " Well you can make sure it's announced to the people?" Sheg said " Well I will do just that," Drough said leaving the palace with his company.

A male tall black servant walked into the palace prostrating before Sheg "My lord, King Bardho Drerh of Planet Oveara is here to see you" Drough said. "Let him in," Sheg said. As so as Bardho entered with his company Ameol screamed in pain she felt the Baby was overdue. " Quick take her to the Quicksherr she is about to give birth," Sheg said facing Bardho.

"I guess I came at the wrong time," Bardho said. " Not at all," Sheg said" You can sit" He added " What will you like to take," Sheg said "Well nothing I just came to pay a short visit," Bardho said "Okay what brings you to Thera," Sheg said with a serious face. "Well the people from the planet Vagar are planning an attack on us for our mineral resources and since they are our mutual enemy was thinking about joining forces," Bardho said as he sipped from the royal Thera wine that one of the Thera maids brought following the order of the king despite he refused any refreshments.

"Thanks the wine is refreshing " He added after the sip. " Well that would be no problem," Sheg said. A nurse coming from the Quicksherr entered the palace. " My lord good news," She said bowing before the two kings. " A newborn baby boy," She said " wow am so excited all praise to the sovereign, " He said with excitement. "Congratulations Sheg I should be going will update you on the war," He said as he left the palace with his company and went to the royal airship that took him back to his planet Oveara.

Present Day Earth New York City, United States Of America

Richard entered the four-bedroom duplex house with some foodstuffs, dropped it in the house, and went to the backyard where Williams passed a ball to him" Well didn't you say uncle Daniel and Aunty Miriam would be back from their trip to Lagos today Alison" Richard said as he passed the ball to William who passed back to him. "Well sure Dad and Mum would be arriving today no doubt. Their food is ready." Alison said as swung on the swing in the garden near the house.

A car arrived at the compound." Wow, they are here already" William said as the three of them moved further together to greet them. "Welcome Dad and Mom, "William and Alison said in unison. " Welcome Uncle and Aunty," Richard said. "Ooh so glad to see you all missed you," Daniel said hugging them as a group. "Same here dears am so glad to be back home," Miriam said.

William and Richard went to the boot to carry the hard loads while Alison took the light ones from her parents. Richard suddenly saw a lady peeping into their compound from the gate and she went away immediately after their eyes met.

Daniel finished eating his last spoon and drank water."Well, I must say am proud of you guys. You were able to maintain the house and the farm business and made some good sales" Daniel said as he used a toothpick to remove some chunks of meat beneath his teeth. "Especially you Richard I mean about five years ago we took you in after you lost your memory about your past life and you have been a blessing to us in many ways" Daniel added.

"Well Dad what were you expecting you can trust us we got everything covered," William said winking at Alison who winked back at him. " I must also thank you for all you have done taking me in. You would have decided to ignore me when I was lost and didn't know who I was" Richard said as he finished with his last spoon of food

"Though I haven't recovered my memory but am still hoping it would be possible" Richard added as he packed all the plates into the kitchen. "Don't worry nothing is impossible" Miriam said at loud making Richard hear her even when he wasn't in the kitchen.

Two Hundred And Fifty Thousand Years Ago Planet Thera

Sheg stood before the multitude of the citizens of Thera that had come to celebrate the King's son's naming ceremony. The area was filled with people wearing their best god attire as they clamored in joy for the King. Their voices died down when Sheg raised his hands and closed them in the air. " I am so glad to announce to you that this little god of ours bearing the fire of Idahocles and being the gods of gods would be named Denig Sherr.

Denig means gods of gods in Theranian language and Sherr our royal name meaning royalty in Theranian." Sheg said as he carried his child from Ameol. The crowd cheered him. "Long live the royal bloodline of Sherr" Drough said and the crowd repeated it while the celebration continued with music and cheers.

Present Day New York City

William switched off his laptop in his office and switched on his headphones playing the song " Everything's gonna be alright" by Bob Marley. " Mr. William the boss needs your innovations for a new project. I have been here for the past five minutes to try to convince you to see him in his office," A short black man in his thirties said as he looked straight at William who ignored him.

"Mr. William... "I am coming to tell him and coming Mr. Jack!" He interrupted Jack and Jack stood up to leave the office. Frederick's office was looking well decorated and beautiful as ever so William thought to himself as he entered the office. "Mr. William have your seat, care for a drink," Fredrick said smiling at William who squeezed his face back at him.

"No" William replied " Well we need your innovation idea of technological types of equipment for this company to improve," Fredrick said "Really so you could cheat me as you did," William said looking more serious now. " I wasn't paid for some of my innovations when it was a success and wasn't completely paid for the little I saw and you are asking for more innovations," He said as he banged the table. "Calm down Mr. Williams," Frederick said " No don't tell me that it's over! am done" William said leaving the office and the building.

"William texted that he is at home and waiting for us". Alison said as she closed her laptop. "What about this work we have to edit and publish. "Well we still have two weeks after the deadline," Alison said rising to carry her bags and assisting Richard to rise. Richard gave a slight frown while he went with her. On their way outside Ben, Samuel and Olive were entering the publishing company with some girls along with them. "Hey Alison," Ben said as he held her hands forcefully.

"Hey stop!" Richard said. He was feeling it again what he has been feeling for the past two months when he gets angry like some sort of heat of a certain fire. " And who are you? Her boyfriend" Olive asked. "What the hell is happening here. You better stop this nonsense in my company" Samson the head of the company said as he entered with two lady workers and they pretended nothing was wrong and went back to their various duties. Richard was feeling the emotion so strong he really wanted to tell Alison how he felt but couldn't.

Planet Thera(Two Hundred And Twenty Thousand Years Ago)

"There is something I would like you to know about," Ameol said as she rose from the royal bed. "Well is it something that can wait after the war Bardho is waiting for me at the battle I have to give him my support," Sheg said as he transformed into his godly war attire. "No it can't," Ameol said "But I want you to know that I didn't mean for it to happen," Ameol said and knelt before Sheg shedding tears. "My dear what could you possibly do that would make you sheet tears before me," Sheg said as he rose her from the ground." Denig isn't our only son. I had one before him " She said as silence took over for a minute.....

Present Day New York City

William moved around the parlor frowning his face a bit. "Well just calm down William," Alison said sitting beside Richard on the couch "They don't deserve you," Richard said. "How could they, after everything you have done for them," Daniel said sitting beside Miriam who was looking sad. "Well, it's good that am out besides am thinking of starting something on my own I could build on my innovations myself and use it to earn an income," William said as he stopped pacing. "That would be great," Richard said.

"So what about you guys how was your day" Well we were able to complete some published works and left some uncompleted with the deadline of two weeks," Richard said. "And we were assaulted by those stupid jerks..." By saying jerks you mean Ben, Olive, and Samuel," William said with concern." No not Samuel he didn't assault me like the others, he didn't do anything" Alison said giving an angry stare at Richard who seemed to ignore her.

"Well, you might say because he asked you out and maybe that's why you would defend him," Richard said finally giving her his attention. "You can say what you want to say but he promised not to move along with them anymore, he just made friends with them recently and just discovered that they usually harass us." She said in a defensive manner standing up.

"Enough of this whether it's true or not that Samuel is amongst them it's not what's important, what's important is that you don't allow them to assault you anymore," Miriam said as she and Daniel went to their bedroom. "Okay Mum," Alison said standing up and throwing a taunt at Richard and leaving the parlor. " Well your best friend Jimmy Sunderland would be coming today he said he has been trying to reach you ooh he is here," William said as Jimmy, a tall fair man entered the parlor after Alison opened up for him.

"Hey Jimmy," Richard said standing up. "Have been calling your cell earlier today to inform you I would be having an impromptu trip to Lagos for my marketing job" Jimmy said. "My cell died I'm sorry am just charging it," Richard said as he moved closer to jimmy to shake and give him a brotherly hug. "Well, no problem," Jimmy said. "Hi William," Jimmy said hugging William "Hello dude," William said also hugging Jimmy welcome.

"Well am going now just see me off to the gate the both of you please," Jimmy said as he went out of the house towards the gate with Richard and William. Richard looked towards the back gate and saw the same lady he saw at that same spot and she ran immediately she saw he had already seen him.

Richard and Williams saw Jimmy off and William went close to him. "So when will you tell her how you feel is it when another guy tells her?" William said. "I will soon enough," Richard said as they went back inside. Richard headed for the kitchen where Alison was working. "Alison, I need to talk to you," Richard said boldly knowing this was his chance.

"So what's up Richard?" Alison asked curiously smiling at him. "Well, I really need to tell you about my feelings," "I really have feelings for you. I fell in love with you the very first day I met you," Richard said looking into her eyes. "Elhm...," Alison said stammering. "The truth is I am also in love with you from the very first day I saw you," Alison said and Richard drew closer and kisses her lips who she kissed him back passionately. "We have to keep this between us for now till we tell my parents," Alison said recovering from the kiss. "Alright," Richard said as he head outside.

Richard followed the lady. "Hey miss," Richard said stopping her some Miles away from his compound. "Hi," The tall thin fair lady said shyly. "Sorry Miss but you have been stalking us for some time hoping you aren't lost or something," He said facing her totally and confrontationally

"Am sorry I didn't mean to........"Mean to what, if you think am going to let you hurt my family you are joking" Richard said interrupting her. "I am asking you to tell me now what is your agenda," He said looking deeply into her eyes as a blue light shined in his eyes. "You are different from them on this earth." She said feeling shocked at herself for saying what she said.

A man's car had just tumbled on a rock on the main road and tumbled somersaulting in the air. Richard felt he could do something and he charged toward the place. Immediately the man he sees in his dreams with the white and blue costume and especially blue cape came out of him and saved the man in the vehicle with super speed and dropped him down and disappeared.

"No way," He said surprised. "Exactly now do you believe me?" She said as she held his hands and ran away from the photographers and reporters on the scene. "I don't understand,", He said as they stopped near his house. "Like I said you are a god, god of gods to be precise," She said "How do you mean," He said curiously." You were able to create an avatar of yourself to do what you wanted to do without going yourself that avatar is your real godly appearance in an avatar form" She said.

"You forgot about your past life as a god because someone wanted you to. It's a long story." She added "What's your name," He said "Am Vonera Derar she said as she starts to leave " I have to go now can't let your family see me," Vonera said "wait can I at least have your number," Richard said handling his phone to her "Alright' She said as she dropped her number in his phone. "Bye Denig Sherr" She said as she left the scene. "Wait Denig who?" He said confused as he checked for her but didn't see her. Richard went back into the house with his phone in his hands determined to strategize how he would contact Vonera through her number.

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