Herald was a tall, handsome and well built young man. He had a long and dark goatee which i always used in teasing him. "At night my friend, I cannot tell the difference between you and an old ram". We would chuckle and laugh over cups of dark wine after every victory. He was famous for his slaughtering fist during battle. I cherished him so much because he was very strong, eenergetic and skillful with the sword. He was my mentor.
Because of his exploits and feats king Khros made him the chief in command of Oesis' Army. I was his closet friend so he made me his right hand man; the second in command. I was not as skillful as he was but i could boast of battles we fought and won. We fought together in battles with him always watching my back. He'll hit me with his sword in the back shouting "Watch! Watch!! watch!!!" As he would signal by pointing his two fingers to his eyes as if he was going to poke them. No doubt, Herald was my pride and above all the pride of Oesis.
King khros could demand nothing more from Herald, for making Oesis superior. He gave his beautiful daughter, Hannah to Herald to be his wife as a way of showing appreciation. Hannah gave birth to a baby girl and Herald did the most amazing thing. He gave me the honour of naming his child. Am not a fan of babies infact I do not like babies so I named her the first name that came to my head, Enya my late mother's name.
Herald became a married man but I was still single and happy. "Stop sleeping around like a dog and get a wife" he always say giving me smack on my shoulder.
"It isn't time yet my friend, let me finish my cup of wine first, then I will give it a thought" I'll smile at him and take another sip of my favourite drink. He cared about me but I did not just like marriage, too must restrictions. I'll start caring less for myself and besides I don't like babies their cries infuriates me.
In a certain year, it came to a time when Oesis had land dispute with Ferar. Camenot was a very fertile land that lies in the boarder between Oesis and Ferar. Camenot beat the imagination of both kingdoms, as it fertility stood the test of time. It's land nutrients just seem not to diminish but got better and better generations after generations.
Ferar was in terrible famine at that time and so wanted to claim the land for planting, but king Khros wanted it added to Oesis for our unborn generation.
Having a son in-law "the champ", the king wasted no time in declaring war against Ferar. Herald had me prepare the army for battle that we would attack Ferar in two days. The mission was to slaughter their army and kill the king, king Pwemys.
He sat on the chariot and raised his sword in the air, displaying his well built muscles. "Today, we shall slaughter king Pwemys and his army and claim Camenot for our king and for our unborn generations" he roared as I stood close to him watching hims jaw moved up and down. Then he led the way as we prepare to fight for Oesis again.
Author: Omokaro Collins
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