I Bleed For You

Chapter 8

"Kiss me" She begged. 

Lume could feel the wind from his nostrils blowing on her temple but King Zakiza wanted her to long for it the more, so he went on, using his tongue to tickle her left ear. She could feel the aroma of his presence, his strong arms and his hairy chest. She wanted him closer and he wanted her to show it. That night was accompanied with a calm breeze and a cold outside. The night moon was glowing and the birds outside, perching on the window frames of the room of the King looked and chipping like they were being entertained by the two lovebirds inside.

"I want you" Lume held him tighter.

"I have a meeting to attend to tonight; council meetings" he said, holding his breath.

"Meeting must wait" she insisted. Just then there was a knock at the door and the person was the Chief Gaurd.

"Your presence is needed at the throne room my lord" spoke the man. The moment was ruined and Lume fell back on the bed and chuckled disappointedly. The King smiled and put back his robe. He then walked towards the door, opened it and held the Chief Gaurd by the neck, "Do you have a wife?"

"My lord" the Chief Gaurd appeared confused.

"I said, do you have a wife?" repeated the King. The Chief Gaurd nodded, not comprehending the reason behind the aggressive question."Good, when last did you make love to her?"

"My lord?" the Chief Gaurd was lost.

"What part of the question didn't you grasp?" The King let go of him and the Chief Guard bowed. Lume saw that and she was not pleased. She got off the bed and served herself a cup of wine, went back to reoccupy her space in the bed, glaring at the King as he ignored the confused Chief Guard and went about adjusting his cloth. Lume signaled the Chief Guard and he walked away. The King knew she asked him off and he asked, without looking at her, "You asked him to go? He should have respected my privacy"

"You treated him badly. You need to learn to manage your temper" she sipped her drink. The King sat dejectedly on the bed and sighed heavily. He folded his palms and lowered his head. Lume sighed too and continued, "You are victorious and you have earned yourself a lot of respect. Where I come from my people now live in fear of you. You should be proud yet you should be more careful. I know how hard it seems now, having the burden to lead these people on your shoulders and your territories keep expanding but it is your right, your birthright and you have carried the burden from the moment your father died in the hands of your step mother. Help me to help you Zakiza" She sipped again and laid down to sleep, covering herself with the heavy bed sheets. The King turned his head to look at her and with another sigh and with no more word stood up and walked out of the room to join the elders at the meeting in the Throne Room.

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TWO YEARS AFTER

In the land of Dodo, the people of Dodo having been subjects to Samata; Akiza's mother were gathered at the palace to hear what the Dragon Queen had to tell them. They were certain that she was going to break the news of her quest to attack the Kingdom of Akozo, a land where she was once married to a King. First it was a rumor in the land of Dodo but not until this day when the Dragon Queen had to address them for the fourth time since she forcefully became their Queen. She climbed the platform and her son Akiza, in his shiny golden armour followed suit. He had been named the Queen's Sword Bearer. Samata addressed the large crowd, bringing to their knowledge her true identity and her quest to unite the lands of Akozo with that of Dodo. When asked how she planned to achieve that she pointed towards the ancient creature and the dragon growled loudly. Some of the people covered their eyes for the cry of the creature of magic could deafen anyone. Shortly after this Samata held the hand of her son and added, "He is heir to the throne of Akozo Kingdom which means the person seated on that throne at the moment is an usurper. People, you all have approved me your Queen even though you had to see the necessity in a bitter way. Nevertheless you are enjoying my leadership and you would want to see this kingdom advance and expand. It is time for us to take back what is ours and let the rightful heir to the throne of Akozo take his seat"

The people began to hail the Queen and she turned to her son and smiled broadly at him.

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In the land of Akozo, King Zakiza, having married Lume the day before appeared moody. He alone was inside the Throne Room in the middle of the night until the Chief Guard approached him, in his full amour, holding onto his sheath with his right hand. He bowed before the King and wanted to know what the problem was. The King raised his head to look at his face and then relaxed his back on his seat, motioning him to a seat. The Chief Guard sat and waited. The King cleared his throat and began; 

"You see, it is a good thing you are here, for if I am going to share my fears with anyone I would like to share them with you, you that has refused me my privacy. You may be annoying yet I can't deny the fact that you love me and your loyalty to me despite how I have treated you makes me proud of you"

"I am always with you my King no matter what happens" declared the Chief Guard.

"There is war coming. I smell it" announced the King.