CHAPTER ONE

 

 CROWN HEIRESS OF MINE

Liam Mvuela was thirteen years old, a most humble, courageous, and loyal cutest African young boy. Have black curly hair and brown eyes. Wore a white long-sleeved sweater and an army gray hooded jacket, which he sometimes put on his waist, and blue jeans and Adidas shoes. Mistrust of the world because of its wickedness. Was taken from his parents' protection when he was nine years old because the lord of all evil sought his life. This caused him to have nothing to do with the world. Even worse, living with a family's son who despises him. His dissatisfaction is not only because the lord of all evil wants to get rid of him, but rid of all commoners across the world. Forgiveness and making peace with all by fighting evil in unity, love, and courage. No one can stand in the truth to fight the greatest threat if they fight amongst themselves.

It was a magnificently peaceful breathtaking sprinkling of the splattering sound of the rain. Thunders roar gently during that cold nighttime. Later, a greeting dawn light shone through Liam's attic gigantic bedroom window. Overheard laughter downstairs in the kitchen, the delicious aroma of breakfast smells that early in the morning. He could hear Amira humming peacefully with her mother.  

Olivia Pattison is twenty-eight years old, gorgeous-looking African-British American woman. Curly hair, bright brown eyes, wearing a hooded red coat, winter sweater, jeans, and winter boots. 

Her laughter filled the living room.  

Amari Pattison, eleven years old, is a good-looking mixed African-British-American girl. Curly puffy short hair, bright green eyes, wearing a hooded blue-sky coat, winter sweater, jeans, and winter boots.  

Man, this morning might be great for Liam this time, and who would blame him for sleeping all day?  

Until the knocked sounded on the door of his room in that early morning around seven.

“Please come in!” I said.  

Nicodemus Pattison, eighty years old, a most luminous experienced cutest American man. He has black curly hair and brunette eyes. He wears a long-sleeved red Christmas sweater, a khaki army trench coat, black jeans, and shoes.  

Old Nicodemus opened the door of his vast bedroom and came into the room.  

“Liam. Would you mind waking up, please? Because I want to take you somewhere to buy you something?” Old Nicodemus answered. 

“Something? And still where, Nicodemus?” I asked.  

“Er-um, have you forgotten? Well, my old best friend Elisheva told me I should take you to buy a raincoat. Because it is going to be rainy all season at your school in Refuge, “Nicodemus responded.  

“Raincoat! Man, I forgot about that! Still, we need to return fast so that we might celebrate Amari’s birthday.”I panicked.  

“Right. And We are heading to Little Faith Town, “Nicodemus said.  

After that, he paced out of the room to wait outside. He gets out of his bed, rushes to the restroom, brushes his teeth, and comes out ready. Afterward, he put on his white trench coat and marched downstairs, where he met Nicodemus.  

“Nicodemus. I am here-!” I paused.  

Liam came out of his chamber, where he met everyone whose eyes widened when they saw him prepared. Noel and Olivia were sitting at the table munching on breakfast. Nicodemus and Liam were about to walk towards the exit. Amari came rushing down after Liam had said morning to Noel and Olivia.  

Noel Pattison, thirty-nine years old, is a charming British-American man. Haircut, beard, bright brown-haired person eyes, wears a hoodie khaki trench coat, dark blueberry sweater, brown jeans, and lower heels shoes. 

Later, around that time in Ellenville a estate small town in Hosea's Refuge. Refuge is a school steeped on the hilltop in the greenest essential Hosea, England, with unpredictable hallways and different rooms, enormous eagles, classic gaza balls, hooded trench coats, raincoats, diverse kinds of clothes designs, and rich food. Making mostly the meaning of its name. People are obsessed with decorating their houses with unimaginable colored flowers and lights. Especially on such days as holidays. Mostly Hosea’s Exaltation, an underground government mega meeting palace studies construction. There is nothing but pure gold. It has hallways that go further and for eternity. Below it, there are ridiculously enormous rooms, and at the end of the hallway, gigantic doors. Multiple elevators that can take you up and down. On the surface, seems normal but the underground it is something extraordinary.

Ellenville's other name Exaltation is the most luxurious estate about seven miles away. Exaltation has everything, I mean the tallest skyscrapers, built with nothing but pure gold. Children like Liam Mvuela’s age and some not. Houses are small up to mega-mansions. It has bigger and bigger stores, rich with poor businesspeople, and all kinds of clothes in stores as we were walking. First, Exaltations was the organization of all the royal crown's meeting base, but corruption, murder, and conspiracies overwhelmed everyone within the organization. Till Madam Pathway’s young cousin Luke Mor. W. Wood destroyed all the former crowns. All this wickedness because he wanted the throne. Madam Pathway was heading to her throne room but met Luke Mor. W. Wood and his wife Maovu Menace who was ageless from the start. Madam Pathway almost vanquished them and eliminated them both but escaped for their lives.

Maovu Mor. W. Wood, ageless, is the most gorgeous chaotic woman and most fearsome of all. Her name means wickedness in Swahili. She has pale skin, wears the darkest garment, and a hooded cloak. Her longer fingernails were painted noir with clawed fingers. Her nostrils of a serpent, brightest yellow eyes, and marched barefoot.  

Mor. W. Wood did not do it alone, he destroyed half of the councils. I mean, those he could not manipulate to overthrow Madam Pathway from her Queenship. Madam Pathway defeated all the councils who conspired against her. Maovu and her husband left Luke Mor. W. Wood was left defenseless. Causing Luke Mor. W. Wood to be half dead. Maovu Luke Mor. W. Wood’s lovely wife did everything in her power. At the point of making a deal with the old adversary with her soul, for her and her husband to be ageless.  

Luke Mor. W. Wood, now ageless, attacked the second time and destroyed all the former crowns who refused to bow down to him as their ever-live regime ruler. He brought all the rest of the Exaltation with its chamber to desolate. It was left to nothing but engulfed in ruined piles in the darkness. After he burned Exaltation’s underground chamber of crowns, Luke smote all those who were against him. Later, he wrote his most famous name ‘Wormwood’ fear by all on the wall. After this incident, Madam Pathway and the other crowns arrived a little too late because everything was burned to ashes. Wormwood with Maovu, his partner in crime, was out of sight. Times passed, another government organization was restructured elsewhere within the Hosea estate, and no one knows its whereabouts location.  

Till that calm dawn, rain pours down cats and dogs gently. It is followed by a peculiar woman who marches on the ruined longest hallway towards the gigantic entrance. Her head was covered in nothing but a thick darkest cloak, a long noir garment, and no one could see what her face looked like. Except her hands were pale, dark-painted nails, and her fingers were like sharp claws. She flung the huge door wide open, walked some more inside, tapping her foot, and everything refined to perfection but without any light. In front of her, the head, giantin longest bearded statue sculpted in darkness, mouth open, both sides a river of poisonous acid venom. It has the darker wide enough golden pathway amid the river. To both sides, were three skillful dark knights at the statue’s entrance. Revealing herself, her eyes were maliciously bright yellow, curly short hair, and rage seemed in her eyes. 

“Majesty. I couldn’t believe that you would come.” The old man gulped. 

“Herod, my old friend. And why did you summon me here?” asked the woman.  

“Maovu this information is important. Still, you are the judge in the courtroom of Madam Pathway, but you do not know that your husband’s cousin causes his misfortune!” Herod cackled. 

“Meaning? Would you mind telling me this person?” Maovu asked. 

“Um, Madam Pathway had welcomed the murder of your husband. And what do you call his name? Huh-yes, Liam Mvuela, the child who lived,” Herod answered.  

“Wait. Do you mean other than the infamous boy fear by all forces of evil?” Maovu blinked.  

Nothing could hold her as she was overwhelmed with rage, Maovu spoke into this unknown tongue, and a gigantic Anaconda came out of the statue’s mouth. Nioka is Wormwood’s serpent.  

“Majesty. And what brings you here?” The Anaconda hissed.  

“Nioka! Would you mind telling me where the boy who defeated my husband lived?” Maovu asked.  

“Majesty. I can still smell him from a mile away. He takes young Potter’s girl to the playground.” Nioka answered.  

“Still, is there someone I could send there? While I paid a visit to my old rival’s mega-palace. Terrorizing her school from the inside out. Man, this is going to be glorious. It will be worth turning Madam Pathway from her headteacher position. Wait! Who will go with me?” Maovu paused.  

“Majesty, I am very glad to see you.” the hissing voice interfered. Maovu turned around and met her Anaconda. Sebastian is Imana’s serpent, a gigantic Anaconda.  

“Sebastian. And look who has returned from the dead?” Maovu chuckled. 

“Hilarious, Maovu. Still, how about if I pay a visit to this child who lived,” Sebastian said.  

“Marvelous. Then the plan is settled. And come on Nioka, let us get out of this place,” Maovu snickered.  

Maovu turned around and grimaced at Herod, but before he could react, Sebastian curled around him and crushed him to death. Nioka slid away in the fastest and was out of Maovu and Sebastian’s sight. Sebastian gulped Herod’s body whole with a thrill.  

Moments later that evening, Madam Pathway came out of the royal empty council chamber. All four of her fellow crowns and friends went ahead of her and disappeared out of her sight. Madam Pathway senses an uncomfortable presence down her spine. She feels like someone is watching her every move. Her shepherd can rod was prepared. She was holding it in her hand while marching towards the hallway of Refuge’s school.  

“Sheba, forgive me. Would you point to me where the child who lived that I might crush him out of existence? Or face my fury wroth?” Whispered the voice.  

“No idea. I do not know what you are talking about!” Madam Pathway answered.  

“My goodness. Your majesty. Seems as if you are still the same. That is what I hate so much about you. And just you wait until I am done with you, I am heading on the last her apparent to the throne,” Maovu cackled.  

Madam Pathway looked in front of her and met her rival Maovu.  

“Not a chance! And who is this last crowned heiress you are talking about?” Madam Pathway asked.  

“Um, er- seriously Elisheba? You want me to say this?” Maovu roared.  

“Be my guest, my friend. ‘Cause I do not know what you are talking about. And step out of my way Maovu!” Madam Pathway warned.  

After Madam Pathway’s eyes turned into the color of flaming fire Maovu moved backward in a further distance for a moment.  

She then charged after the old woman with her sharp claws and her superhuman strength. Madam Pathway pointed her rod at the incoming Maovu with the swarm of her darkness. Her consuming fire came out of her rod. It vanquished the incoming Maovu who screeched in pain because of its brightest light. After that, she was burned by the consuming fire of God’s Spirit power as she screamed in agony. Madam Pathway was surrounded by the luminous light which marched towards the defenseless Maovu.  

Madam Elisheva Ransom Pathway, ninety-eight, is a Dominican British-American woman. She is the most attractive, although she is over seventy, has long white hair, is fearsome most by the legion of darkness, has blue lighter eyes, wears a light gray hooded cloak always to her feet, a cleaner white dress inside that reaches her feet, and brown boots.  

“Mind telling me who this crowned heiress of mine is,” Madam Pathway asked.  

Maovu shrieked in laughter, stood up, and used the power that was left in her. She crashed with Madam Pathway’s consuming fire. That’s where the conflict began, but Madam Pathway was becoming weary and was panting very hard.  

“To tell you who is the last heir to your throne. Let us see...perhaps one lineage girl whose parents died eleven years ago.” Maovu responded. 

“Um, you mean the remaining girl whose last name is Rançon?” Madam Pathway asked. 

Emunah Lionel Rançon, eleven years old, is the third in our team and a breathtaking, enchanting, and cutest astonishing girl. She has energetic light blue eyes and wears her Christmas red sweater, light gold jeans, and winter boots. She has noir puffy hair, is tiny, and is a mix Afro Native American.  

“What is her first name? Oh, yes, Emunah Leonel Rançon. Ha-ha-ha, this is wonderful. And I believe it is time for me to say Long live the Queen—!” Maovu screamed.  

Later, Madam Pathway stood up her ground firm, tapped her rod on the earth as the luminous light shone, and transported Maovu somewhere very further away.  

“No! This cannot be, Elisheba! I will be back, mark my words. Marked my words, ha-ha-ha!” Maovu cackled maliciously.  

Till Leib with the rest of the crowns came in and their doorwoman Imani came in.  

Leib Hopewell, sixty years old, mixed Native-American, seven feet tall, curly puffy short haircut, professional beard, and bright light blue eyes. Wear a golden khaki long-sleeve hooded trench coat, dark navy pants, a white long-sleeve navy t-shirt, and comfortable winter boots.  

Instructor Elizabeth McQueen, fifty-five years old, is an elegant Native-American woman. She is an old friend of mine, has long noir brunette hair, has warm caramel eyes, is kind-hearted, and wears a light gray dress, a red Christmas hooded coat, and winter shoes.  

Instructor Eveni Caesaris, fifty years old, is a serious American woman. She despises me, but she is kinder indoors. She has puffy brown hair, cold-hearted dark green eyes, and wears all navy clothes, a light hooded heavy coat, and winter boots.  

Instructor Eve McCain, forty-three years old, Afro-Australian American woman. She is kinder inside, loves me like her own, and she is the wife of the late Dr. McCain. She has short curly hair, cold-hearted dark green eyes, white clothes, a gray hooded winter coat, and tapping boots. 

“Madam Pathway! Are you unwell?” McQueen asked.  

“Maovu! Maovu escaped the dungeon. And now she is seeking revenge for her husband’s defeat. If Liam comes here, this arising new threat. He is in great danger if he comes here. Could I have someone to keep a close watch on Liam Mvuela-?” Madam Pathway paused.  

“Would take the honor of monitoring young Liam Mvuela.” Interrupted the voice.  

Madam Pathway glanced in front of her and saw Imani, one of her trusted friends and faithful servant to the Mordon family.  

Imani Elie Leon, seventy years old, is an African-American woman. She is the most irresistible, in her fifties, a servant to the Mordon family, and has long short hair. She is fearsome against the legion of darkness, has bright brunette eyes, wears a worn not gray hooded cloak always to her feet, a worn-out navy dress inside, and golden old boots.  

“Imani, excellent. And I pleaded with you to visit old Nicodemus and tell him not to allow Liam to come here. Refuge School is not safe for him. I sent Nicodemus a letter, telling him to take Liam to buy his raincoat but I think coming here now is very risky.” Madam Pathway gasped.  

“Right away! And Imani-Imani is incredibly happy to finally see the child who lived!” She squealed.  

Madam Pathway smiled very warmly at Imani. She snapped her fingers and disappeared out of everyone’s sight.  

Summer engulfed that chilly forsaken November morning, murdering any leaves in its path. Especially trees, are its favorite targets, causing it to be naked by dried leaves collapsing to the rainy streets and roads of Hosea estate. Continually, it explains that winter is just around the corner. 

CHAPTER TWO

NOT THE SUMMER I EXPECTED

After I had put on my white trench coat, I was downstairs with Nicodemus and everyone.  

“Nicodemus. Are we all going-?” I paused. 

After I paced in the living room, where I met everyone. Nicole and Olivia were sitting at the table munching on breakfast. Nicodemus and I were about to walk towards the exit when Oliver came rushing towards us.  

Savanna Potter, twelve and a half years old, is a good-looking mixed African-British-American boy. With curly hair and brown eyes, wears a hooded coat, green Christmas sweater, jeans, and winter shoes.  

Oliver’s and Savanna’s parents answered, but Savanna grimaced at me furiously.  

“Liam. Stay away from trouble,” Savanna roared. 

“My...my talking about trouble. Aren’t you supposed to stay out of trouble at school instead of being suspended? Um, man, this is not the summer I expected!” I scolded.  

Savannah was furious with me, but I just ignored him. Oliver came to sit in her chair, and she was ready.  

“Grandpere? May I please come with you?” Oliver pleaded. 

“Wait-what? You are coming? And why?” I asked.  

“Er-um, I want to see how extraordinary Little Faith-town is. And I heard my friends at school talking about it, so I want to see it for myself. “Oliver answered.  

“Excellent. If you are going, then I am coming with you guys,” Savanna said.  

“Excuse me. Um, the whole family is coming?” I blinked. 

“We are,” they all said.  

“And besides, we are going to buy something for you know what?” Nicole chuckled.

“Right. Less talking and let us get out of this house.” I giggled.  

Until the whole Potter family and I went out the entrance and met an old woman in her seventies.  

“Liam Mvuela. And what are you doing out of here? Get back inside the house. Still, where are you going?” She blinked.  

Till Nicodemus, Nicole, and Olive came to surround Savanna, Olive, and me.  

“And who are you? Besides, how do you know where Liam lives?” Nicodemus reported.  

“Old Elisheva sent me here to you and to come to tell Liam Mvuela. Er-to not come. No-no comes to Refuge because it is unbelievably bad. So-so extremely dangerous for him,” she said.  

“Huh, we are just heading to Little Faith-town because we are going to buy his raincoat and something else,” Nicole answered.  

“You should come with us to make sure of Liam’s safety. And what do you say? Mind telling us what the danger is in Refuge?” I asked.  

“Decades ago, Luke Mor. W. Wood destroyed a half-noble gathering of-!” She stopped.  

Until she began squealing in pain, as she held her head. 

“My head hurts. No-no-no cannot tell you. Cannot tell you Liam Mvuela. I promise I cannot tell you. I cannot tell you everything huh-uh,” she refused.  

Until then the old woman began smacking her head extremely hard with her hands. Where I felt sorry for her even more.  

“Welcome. And you do not need to tell me everything. Would you just cut that out by smacking your head so hard, please? Besides, I am glad to meet you, my friend,” I answered.  

“Liam Mvuela. Friends? I hear you right?” asked the woman.

“Right. I am your friend. Nice to meet you. Come on, now we cannot keep the marketplace waiting.” I said.  

“Liam Mvuela. Imani-Imani is awesomely happy to be equal to Liam Mvuela.” Imani sobbed.  

“Welcome, Imani!” I chuckled.  

Everyone burst out laughing, Imani disappeared out of our sight but watched my every move and expected me to not go to Refuge because it was very risky.  

We march for a few hours till we find ourselves within Little Faith-town. Describing Little Faith-town, it was the most luminous breathtaking extraordinary place just west of Hosea. All kinds of mega houses, stores, and marketplaces are structured in pure gold. With all kinds of businesspeople that were big and small.  

“Here we are, Liam. Little Faith-town,” Nicole interrupted. 

“And what do you think, Liam?” Savannah scoffed.  

“Excellent thank you very much-!” I paused.  

“Enough! I am not doing this for you. And would you just walk please!” Savannah roared.  

“Right...right. You do not need to be rude about it,” I sighed.  

“Correct...correct. Not rude about it? Not rude about it! I agree with you, Liam-.” Savanna gasped.  

Olivia pulled him to be together with her and his father. Old Nicodemus, just burst into laughter hard with Oliver.  

“Savanna. Boy, behave yourself, young man. You are coming with us.” Olivia interfered.  

“Mother. Do I have to? And what about Liam?” Savanna whined.  

“No excuses Savanna. And have you forgotten what we came here for? Despite that, why have we come here to Little Faith-town?” Nicole said.  

“Huh, come on! And why does it have to be me again?” Savannah asked.  

“I did not know, brother. And would you just leave Liam for a minute?” Oliver paused.  

“. Leave Liam alone. And Liam kiddo.” Olivia said.  

“Attentive mother. I am listening!” I replied.  

“Would you mind taking Oliver? Maybe at the park because we don’t want to spoil the surprise. And besides, I got everything. I mean your hooded raincoat. See you later,” Nicodemus answered.  

“I am happy to help you, old friend,” I responded.  

Oliver was excited, pulling me by my hand, and we were out of her parents’-her brother’s, and grandfather’s sight. We were marching within the crowds of people and making sure Oliver saw every detail of Little Faith-Town. Moments later, we discovered ourselves on our way to the park.  

“Oliver?!” I called.  

“All ear Liam. And what seems to be the cause?” Oliver asked.  

“See everything in Little Faith-Town? How is it?” I asked.  

“Marvelous, Liam.” Oliver giggled.  

Until the once blue-sky luminous morning turned to darkness, and the wind came from nowhere at the point I could not breathe. Uncomfortable emotions strike my spine, while I gasp in discomfort. Oliver came to clench my hand because the wind was strong.  

Till the strongest telekinetic flung both of us hard on the wall of the half-light tunnel and pinned us there.  

“Jesus! Liam, I am stuck! And what is going on?” Oliver gasped.  

“No! No! This cannot be! And who in the world is seeking my life or wants me to die?” I sighed.  

Looking up, I saw six darkest hooded cloak garments beings. All came scooping down against me. Their faces were indescribable, because it was in total darkness, and I could only see their glowing red eyes.  

“Liam! Liam! I am frightened. I am sure. And what are these beings?” Oliver asked.  

While they unleashed their bows, and arrows and were about to open fire at me but were dropped by a passing woman.  

“Excuse me? What do you think you’re trying to do with these-?” She screeched.  

After these peculiar beings shot their arrows at her she turned to stone that crumbled to powder.  

Until one of them came to grab me by my neck, but his hands got in flames, it wailed in pain and burned to ashes.

Till then the rest of them screeched in agonies but did not give up.  

“Pardon me. Whoever you are. Release me this insistently or else?” I shouted.  

“Liam? Would you mind telling me what these things are? And why do they want you to be dead?” Oliver gasped.

“No, idea. And now I wondered why my old friend Imani told me not to leave the house. Um-er because of these things. That’s why!” I responded.  

All the hooded beings screeched at me, but I wasn’t frightened of it although Oliver was scared.  

Fear not Oliver". And whosoever you just know that He that is in the secret place, shall not allow this,” I shouted.

Till the strongest strength boils within me. All the dangerous hooded beings that were surrounding me and Oliver wailed in pain as they burned to ashes. 

“Wait-what? And what just happened? All of them are...what?” Oliver interfered.  

“Huh. What? And why are you looking at me like that? Is there something wrong with me-?” I paused.  

“Eyes! Liam, your eyes are in the color of flames.” Oliver answered.  

“Wait-excuse me? My eyes in the color of flames?” I blinked.  

Marching towards the puddle of rain, after we were free, I saw my eyes in the color of flames.  

“Right...right seems as if you’re right, Oliver.” I agreed.  

After the gentle breeze howled in the half-light-dark tunnel of Oliver, I wasn’t afraid and unleashed my flammable two-edged weapon.  

“Liam. Liam Mvuela. And everyone calls him the child who lived. Marvelous but terrible in danger in both places. Though Hosea is an actual place of Refuge, returning to school will be very terrible!” Whispered the voice.  

“Seems. Seems as if you are the one who is afraid of me. If you are not, prove to me by showing yourself, coward!” I shouted.  

The whispering voice cackled in laughter, and we continued our marching towards the park. Arriving at it in time, Oliver started playing on a slide like a little girl till I felt something swirl around me and was squeezing the life out of me.  

All the other children with their parents flee for their lives.  

“Man. And what do we have here if it isn’t the child who lived? Or shall I prefer Liam Mvuela?” Hissed the voice. 

I swirled around though it was hard, as I watched the giant Anaconda squeezing the life out of me even tighter by a second.  

“Christ! Not this trouble again. Not the summer I expected. And why do these things keep happening to me?” I grunted.  

“My-my, Liam. You don’t seem right. And what is happening? Still, just in case you remember my name. Um, when I swallowed you-!” He paused.  

“Excuse me, snake. Need you to release Liam this insistent!” Oliver shouted.  

“Snake! Snake! Would you hear what she just calls me?” He roared.  

After he uses his tail and flung Oliver hard on the wall.  

“Oliver! Excuse me. And what have you done? What have you done? Have you no idea? Oliver. Oliver! Wake up. Wake up, please!” I called.

Until the giant serpent was about to crush me to death. I was gasping for my breath as I watched Oliver lay unconscious on the ground. After the Anaconda told me his name was Sebastian, but at the end I screeched in pain as I glanced at the unconscious Oliver.  

Moments later, I came to my senses while watching Sebastian shriek in laughter. He almost crushed me to death till the brightest light shone very brightly. Sebastian wailed in unbearable pain and loosened his grip of curling on me.  

Sebastian was furious with me and was about to attack me when I was not looking, but I unleashed my flaming weapon. I chopped Sebastian’s head off. He screeched in afflictions as he burned to ashes.  

Later, I felt uncomfortable in my spirit, my head was stinging a little. I turned around, and I saw a hooded woman, with a pale skin tone. Her whole head was covered. Her fingernails were painted dark and as claw fingers. I whimpered in pain as I glanced at her passing by as she looked at me for a moment. She marched away into the half-light darkness tunnel. Till the light explodes into shreds while she marches away and out of my sight.  

I remain with Oliver. I tried to wake her up, but she wasn’t, and she was unconscious. After that, I didn’t have any choice but to take her home where I saw Imani waking us up.  

“Imani. Imani is happy to help you. And did I just see you using your flaming sword?” Imani asked.  

“Of course, I did. Still, it was an emergency.” I answered.

“Right, right,” Imani answered.  

“Pardon me. And would you stop complaining? Jesus, for real,” Oliver interrupted.  

Both Imani and my eyes widened to see her consciousness. 

“I beg your pardon. And what’s wrong with you two? It seems as if you have seen a ghost!” Oliver scolded.  

Oliver broke laughing hard. She screamed in pain because all her body was aching. She was about to stand up, but she couldn’t because she was too weak for her body to hold her.  

“Easy, easy, Oliver. Stay still because you’re weak. And Liam Mvuela?” Imani called.  

“I am listening, Imani. What seems to be the problem, my friend?” I answered.  

“Jesus, you are in a great unbearable catastrophe!” She gulped.  

“Catastrophe, why?” I asked.  

“Er- um, because you use your flaming sword outside of Refuge. Well, is it a weapon to only use in school? Not out of school or class. Not even at home. And it seems like you’re going to face severe punishment as one of Refuge’s codes rule.” Imani explained.  

“Still, it was an emergency. First, we were attacked by the Wraiths. And then my friend Oliver was in great danger. I did in self-defense, you know that!” I roared. 

“Liam Mvuela not mad with Imani, I hope? Imani is only here to keep an eye on you. Maniacal threats have arisen against you, Liam Mvuela. Despite that, you are the child who lived, remember? Evil. Evil forces of darkness will look up and down for your life if you step foot in Refuge!” Imani exclaimed.  

I blinked for a moment before I would answer Imani and wondered why the Wraiths of the menace attacked me. Imani was glancing at me. She was waiting for my response, to her question, which I just sighed hard but smiled.

“Right. Can we disappear before more Wraith charged after us?” I sighed.  

“Correct away. Imani. Imani is thrilled to help, but Refuge is an awful place for you this year.” Imani declared.  

I touched Oliver’s shoulder, Imani held mine, and we found ourselves in the store where old Nicodemus with the rest of the Potter was.  

“Liam, back so soon? And what happened to my little sister?” Savanna asked.  

“Attacked! Wraiths came from nowhere. And after that, Sebastian, a very evil anaconda, attacked us. So, Oliver was involved in a fight and was injured,” I panicked. 

All of them looked at me, their eyes widened because of how beaten up I was. Oliver was injured and realized that I was telling them the truth, but Savanna did not believe a word I said.

CHAPTER THREE

 MENACE OUT OF THE DARKNESS

Savanna was so overwhelmed with rage that he almost exploded. I knew how to handle his furious rage. I was ready any time to dodge his attack by smacking me on the right side of my face. His parents intervened when they saw how rage my facial expressions were.  

“Excuse me? Would you look at that? Grandpere sent you on an errand to take my sister to the park, and she is back a mess. See mother-father. I told you. I told you that Liam is a cursed boy. Would we just throw him out of our family? So, that we would not be cursed too with bad luck? Still, don’t you have your parents? Or did they abandon you when you were a baby?” Savanna asked.  

“No. My parents are still alive. I am sure of it! And I was brought to live with you people because the most powerful man was seeking to put me out of existence.” I said.  

“My, my this is even worse Liam, my brother. Would you just stay away from-!” Savanna paused.  

“Enough, Savanna! You know, boy, I had enough of you! And what got into you, with these foul behaviors.” Nicole roared.  

“Quiet you, Savanna! Or else no video game tonight. And you’re grounded, young man. Wait, when we get home, Jesus. And Liam, son. We are sorry, but we have seen your parents too, but that time you were staying in Refuge. And it was impossible for them. They came to visit you in Hosea, but they went back to the States of America with more joy. Well, when they heard that you are doing fine,” Olivia answered.  

“I see. I just wish I could see them. Olivia. Nicole. That will be the best moment of my life,” I answered.  

“Hope so, son? Hope so, but first, let’s separate for a moment. Nicole and Olivia searched for the present for you know who. And I went to seek for Liam’s raincoat. Am I understood?” Nicodemus asked.  

“Man, that is the best idea. And Savanna, you’re coming with us while I pick Oliver up,” Nicole replied.  

“Right. All four of you just be on your way. Um, I will see you around!” I sighed.  

Imani was nowhere to be found, I do not know if she went back to Refuge or not.  

Around that time, the menace of the darkness, in the darkest cave prison, the most chaotic feminine and maniac madwoman, escapes the dungeon. She was standing at the entrance in the middle of the sea as the wind blew her curly hair violently. She shrieked in laughter at the top of her lungs, the woman was in the darkest hooded garments, claw fingers that were painted noir, and bare feet. Her skin was pale, like Wormwood, and had the nostril of a serpent.

“Man, the sea air is very refreshing. Excellent to be free, don’t you think, Gizani?” She asked.  

“Marvelous, Nafiki. Lastly, we escaped. And I believe we shall bring confusion within the Crowns of Exultation. Well, you know from the inside out. I believe we should pay a warm visit to our old friend, Nuruni Everlast,” Gizani grimaced.  

“Right. Maybe you are right because she is the cause of us being here on this dump!” Nafiki cackled.  

“Correct, correct,” Gizani agreed.  

Nuruni is the oldest great-grandmother of the Everlast head family. She is one hundred and ten, still having strength, and wisdom intact, she wears a longer golden trench coat, jeans, and long winter boots. She has curly black hair and a mixed African skin tone and walks with a staff of judgment authority shepherd rod.  

At the same hour, old Nuruni visited her lovely family member and could not wait to see her oldest great-grandchildren. Overheard the knock on the mansion house. Chloe’s husband went to check after unleashing his flaming sword. He opened the door slowly and was very shocked to see that it was his oldest great-grandmother. 

Elie Everlast, forty, is a cute British man. He has a haircut, beard, bright blue eyes, and wears a hoodie khaki trench coat. He had on a dark blueberry Christmas sweater, brown jeans, and lower-heeled shoes. 

“Great Grandmere. Is this you?” He asked. 

“Man, Elie, you silly child. Aren’t you going to welcome me in? And besides, where are my very oldest great-grandchildren?” Nuruni asked.  

“Right away-!” Elie stopped. 

After Ellie saw Leonard, Kohen, Nicole, Lillian Everlast, ten years old, and Leonard’s twin sisters Estaa and Elisha, were nine years old. 

Leonard Everlast, twelve years old, is a quartet in my team, a mixed African boy. He is cuter and hilarious, and he is my best friend. Leo has dark blue eyes and a haircut that seems smooth. He wears a khaki dress-like hooded trench coat, a white-sleeve sweater, and leather shoes. 

“Worry not Great-Grandmere Nuruni We are all here!” Leonard said. 

“Leo, Kohen, girl you too? Young Lilian, Estaa, and Elisha the confusion of them all in the house!” Nuruni chuckled. 

Kohen Adams, eleven years old, is breathtaking, enchanting, cutest gorgeousness, energetic light blue eyes, wears her Christmas blue sweater, a red carved scarf around her neck, khaki pants, and winter boots. 

“Great-Grandmere never ceases to amaze us. And what brings you here?” Kohen asked. 

“Um, child, I have come to look at the child who lived for the last time. I overheard that he was attacked on his way to the park,” Nuruni nodded. 

Chloe Everlast, thirty-five, is a good-looking gorgeous British-American woman. Curly puffy short hair, dark green eyes, wearing a hooded blue-sky coat, winter sweater, jeans, and winter boots. 

“Attacked? By what?” Chloe panicked. 

“Um, by Wraiths. And Sebastian, the Anaconda. Gizani and her pet Panther named Nafiki escaped the dungeon. Maybe they are on their way to putting me out of existence with their rageful revenge. It seems as if young Liam will face unbearable trials and depression with all these threats to his life. Having troubles with Savanna is the worst biggest challenge in his life. Promise me, young Kohen, Leonard, to never leave him alone. Your best friend alone. Still, where is Emunah? It’s been years since I set eyes on her?” Nuruni asked. 

Nicole Brunette Mordon/ aka Moron, twelve years old, is Leonard’s distant cousin. He is my rival, prideful, bullies me all the time, and has a deep crush on Kohen. Sometimes he becomes my worst nightmare, has a haircut, and light blue eyes. Wear a grayish sweater, red pants, and lower heel-tapping winter boots most of the time. Nic is a cute British boy, but his behaviors are otherwise to have such eyes. 

“Of course, Emunah is out of town. That’s why Kohen is living with us. She went with Kohen’s parents to see London for two days. And are coming back tomorrow for school.” Nicole answered. 

“I see. And are you ready to visit our young Liam Mvuela?” Nuru reported. 

“Worry not. Greatest Grandmere Nuru. We are going to bring Liam here because you need to rest for a moment.” Leonard refused. 

“Nonsense. I still have strength in my bones of mine!” Nuruni insisted. 

“Nah. Grand Nuru. I need you to rest still though you have strengthened. And we will hurry back!” Leonard pleaded. 

Nuruni with the rest nods all three children of Chloe’s and Elie’s son and two daughters climbed in their Giant Eagles and flew to Nicodemus’ house. 

Some hours later, I was still in Little Faith Town while I was marching around the marketplace a girl was running. She was not watching where she was heading to till she bumped into me. With frights, she collapsed to the ground hard, and I helped her up. 

Sheba Elie Leonne is a breathtaking enchanting, cutest gorgeousness, eleven and half years old. She has curious light blue eyes. The clothes that she wore were a red sweater and khaki sleep-in pants, and she was barefoot. She has curly short hair, is tiny, and is a mixed African. 

“Ow! I am very sorry. Please I don’t. Don’t hurt me. Because it is my bad.” She said. 

“Hurt you. And what are you talking about? Still, are you unwell?” I asked.  

“Wait. You’re not mad? And your voice seems familiar,” She asked. 

“Of course, I do remember you, Sheba. Jesus Christ, my Living God! You have become a very big girl.” I blinked. 

“Right. But I am only eleven and a half years old. Not that big.” Sheba answered.  

“Tell me, what are you doing in this part of the town?” I asked. 

“I came to buy my raincoat. And what about you?” Sheba paused. 

“I believe the child who lived came to do the same, right? But it is too bad for him to return to Refuge because it is very risky.” Interfered the voice. 

Both of us swirled around where we met face to face with Nicole, and next to him was a woman in her mid-thirties. 

“Moron. As you know, it was you all along. And still cold as ever. Anyway, no grudges against you. Dispatch that, it is nice to meet you!” I teased. 

Sheba and the woman next to him busted in laughter, as Nicole glared at me with fury in his eyes. 

“Listen to me, Mvuela. I have enough of you-!” Nicole stopped. 

Zoel Everlast Mordon, forty, is a good-looking gorgeous British American woman. She seems to despise me with passion. Chloë’s sister-in-law. Curly puffy short hair, dark green eyes, wearing a hooded coat, winter sweater, suit pants, and boots. 

“No siree, Nicole. No fighting in my presence.” She insisted. 

“Forgive me, Mother. And I am not trying to fight, I am just trying to warn Liam Mvuela to stop making fun of me.” Nicole sighed. 

“I am sure, Nicole. Liam Mvuela, it is nice to meet you. Despite that, it must be hard for you to come against the forces of all evil. And well, Know What You? At last, the boy who lived, I am glad that I have met you. Still, you must be careful because you are in the catastrophic threat of risking your life. And besides, my name is Zoel. Now, Sheba, Nicole, let’s get out of here.” Zoel called. 

Zoel grinned at me. Moments later, my head started aching, and I felt the sinister icy chill in my spine. 

“Huh, Liam. Are you not feeling well?” Sheba asked. 

“I am fine, Sheba. It was nice to meet you again,” I nodded. 

“I am glad to see you, too. And see you around, right?” Sheba chuckled. 

“Right. See you later,” I groaned. 

Moments later, Nicole calmly pulled her away after smirking at me with disdain. 

“Just you know Mvuela. Sheba is my little cousin, and I will never allow her to be in love with a dirty peasant like you. So whatever feelings you have for her should cease from your heart!” Nicole roared. 

“Moron, it is her choice. And whatever she chooses to fall in love with me, it is not your problem! Besides, what are you talking about? Sheba is just an old friend of mine. Would you get out of my sight right now?!” I roared. 

“Or else what?” Nicole scoffed. 

When I was about to answer his question, we were both interrupted by Sheba. She was reading a peculiar book, and neither did I know the title of it. 

“Nicole, don’t you dare touch my old best friend. And what does it concern you whether I fell in love with him or not? And still, your mother just summoned you.” Sheba warned. 

“Right, right. I am coming, Sheba.” Nicole smirked. 

Till Nicole’s mother came back to the store and fiercely pulled his ear. I watch him blush in embarrassment. 

“Pardon me, Liam Mvuela. Well, if my boy is becoming troublesome to you. And if I, were you, the child who lived, I would not go to Refuge. Still, it is a challenging time for your dear life, my boy.” Zoel answered. 

Until she stared down at me coldly, as a constable chill cold smacked my spine again with the unshakable pain of the headache. My head was hurting, it only stopped when she dragged Nicole away. Sheba made fun of him. 

“Mother, this is embarrassing!” Nicole complained. 

“Um, do be quiet, Nicole,” Zoel growled. 

When Zoel was about to drag Nicole away, I was looking at her. She was overwhelmed with pure hatred against me. 

Later, around that time, Leonard with the rest of the Everlast arrived at old Nicodemus’s house. I was around. Our neighbors told them we had gone out to the marketplace in Little Faith Town and hadn’t come back. 

I felt the tap on my shoulder. I was looking at the most expensive, excellent raincoat. Especially the white ones. I turned around until I met face-to-face with my best friend Leonard. 

“Leo? Is that you?” I blinked. 

“Of course, it is Liam. And it seems as if I have caught up to you. We are looking all over for you!” Leonard exclaimed. 

“Have you? Well, I was just around-!” I paused. 

“Mvuela, the man who lived. I have met you. My name is Nuruni Everlast. Jesus, child, you are a legend feared by the forces of all evil darkness. And now you’re going to face terrible tests, trials, and persecution. And much worse, but you must stand your ground—!” Nuruni screamed. 

She knocked me down fast. It was followed by her flung hard on the wall by a telepathic, invisible force. I saw the thickest forces of evil of all darkness that pinned her on the wall. 

Nuruni screeched in affliction but told me to run away fast. Leonard knew what was going on with the rest of the siblings. The darkness of the evil of all came from nowhere, I was dragged away. I saw a peculiar woman shrieking in laughter maniacally. 

“My—my good God, Nuruni. Seems like you are in terrible shape. And do you think that the boy who lived will stop me?” Nafiki laughed. 

“My Christ, Nafiki and Gizani. And it seems like it is excellent to meet you. I will die peacefully knowing where I am going!” Nuruni chuckled. 

Until a peculiar woman grits her teeth while glancing at Nuruni, snaps her fingers with rage, and ignites Nuruni up into the consuming flames. 

Nuruni lamented in pain. Leonard watched his oldest great-grandmother burn to ashes. When we were outside, we looked up, we saw the thickest darkness gathering. All the sky was engulfed by it and coming down towards us with the mighty wind. 

CHAPTER FOUR

OUR WAY TO THE REFUGE

Leonard, his siblings, and I climbed into our Giant Eagle. We flew at the greatest speed after we said up and fly. All four of us were out of the evil of all darkness’ sight. 

“Christ! Man, that was close. And Liam, my best friend, are you unwell?” Leo asked. 

“I am fine. Besides, I am sorry for your loss, “I inhaled. 

“Still, why is Nuruni sacrificing herself for my sake?” 

“I do not know, Liam. But all she wants is just to see you. And it seems as if she predicted that a madwoman maniac would come to put her out of existence. Man, it seems as if you haven’t put on your raincoat. Dispatch that is about to pour cats and dogs. Can’t you see how dark the clouds are? And here, take this because Nuruni bought it for you on our way to meet you!” Leo said. 

“Uh, man, brother. I didn’t know if the boy who lived was this cute,” Estaa interrupted. 

Leonard rolled his eyes and broke into laughter. 

“No, Estaa. And this is not time for you to flirt with Liam!” Elisha scolded. 

“Enough, Elisha, you are just jealous,” Estaa growled. 

“Man. Here we go again, girls. And I am sorry to burst your bubble, but Liam is taken!” Leo interfered. 

“Taken? Excuse me? And who has taken him?” Estaa asked. 

“Forgive me, I cannot tell you, girls. “Leo winked. 

He smirked at me. I rolled my eyes in disbelief and laughed my eyes out. Looking in front of me, I saw the luxurious breathtaking mega-field. I saw a small cottage getting huge, and the four of us were getting closer. Even closer to it till we came to land with our Eagles. 

“Jesus, man, Liam, here we are. Home sweet home. Still, come to our humble home,” Leonard repeated. 

“Um, thank you very much, Leo,” I uttered. 

Lately, I walked into the Everlasting's door family’s mansion, and everyone was greeting me with enjoyment. Every servant and maiden who worked for them called me the boy who lived with joy. Till we discovered ourselves down below the cottage, I met Kohen and the rest. 

“Liam, my son, I am pretty glad that you are fine.” Chloe sighed. 

Chloe ran up to me and the rest of her children. 

“Liam, welcome to our humble cottage. And what Nuruni predicted is that Nafiki will come for her. Well, she has protected you. I will do the same, “Elie stated. 

“Right, right, Chloe—Elie. How did you know that old Nuruni was killed? And I don’t want anyone to die for my sake. Besides, I am a simple boy—not that special-!” I paused. 

I was stopped by arms hugging me from behind, I couldn’t breathe. When I turned around, I met Rehab. 

Rehab Landess, twelve years old, is a gorgeous Asian-Jamaican girl. She has curly caramel hair in a bun with pure golden ribbons. She has yellow eyes. The clothes she wore were a white trench coat covered in all kinds of trophies stars. She had red jeans, a blue long-sleeved sweater, a blue sky skirt on top of her jeans, and leather boots. 

“Man, Liam, Refuge’s Challenger. I am glad to see you again. And how do you do, my friend? Still, you are the same boy I met seven decades ago, “Rehab chuckled. 

“Let go of me, Rehab. And I can't breathe! Continually, you’re still more gorgeous than ever. “I grunted. 

Rehab released me, and we all sat at the table and began munching our dinner after praying. All of Leonard, Kohen, Elisha, and their parents. Kohen’s mother did know that something was happening. Though Elisha did not show it, everyone knew it. 

“Jesus, Liam, you’re the luckiest man in this cottage for my childhood friend to be interested in?” Kohen teased. 

“Kohen, don’t be ridiculous!” Namini scolded. 

“I am not, mother. Everyone knows that she is becoming attracted to Liam, “Kohen continued. 

Elisha coughed and choked on her dinner, stood up from her seat, and ran off embarrassed upstairs. 

“Um, what just happened? And what did I just do this time to her?” I blinked. 

“No idea my friend. And that is weird and confusing. Besides, last summer vacation Emunah mentioned your name all day. I mean, when we were having a conversation about what happened seven years ago. Still, that is not even a problem. Besides, with Elisha coming in, I have no idea the outcome, “Leonard answered. 

“Namini?” Chloe called. 

“All ears Chloe,” Namini answered. 

After dinner, Kohen’s parents bid us farewell and disappeared out of sight. Ellie told me that it is not safe to remain in Hosea because troubles will always find me. Lastly, tomorrow we will be at train station seven aka nine, and on our way to Refuge. 

“I must go to Refuge tomorrow morning and face whatever threat to my life it is,” I answered. 

“I agreed with you, Liam,” Ellie answered. 

“Perhaps you might be right. And go to—!” Chloe stopped. 

“Mother, do you know where my white pajamas are?” She asked. 

“Not at all, Lillian. I have no idea. Have you checked the dryer laundry machine?” Chloe asked. 

“No, I haven’t--.” Lilian blinked. 

“Evening. And how are you doing?” I greeted.  

Lillian froze for a moment before answering my greeting. 

“Evening—um, bye!” Lilian gulped. 

Chloe broke laughing hard after her daughter ran away blushing in the laundry room the moment, she saw me. 

“Uhm, Chloe. Is there something wrong that I did to her?” I asked. 

“Nah. You did not. Um, it’s just that she’s been asking us about you all week. Like, when are you going to visit our house? And just shocked that you’re here, “Chloe exclaimed. 

“Man, Liam, I am jealous!” “Leo interfered. 

Winking at me he laughed hard, and marched upstairs and out of our sight. Early in the morning, we were standing before door seven aka nine train stations, and on our way to Refuge. 

“Here we go, Liam—Kohen. And I hope we see our fourth member, “Leo sighed. 

“Right...right. Here we are. And don’t stress yourself, I am sure we will. Ready to go, Rehab?” I chuckled. 

“I was born ready, Liam!” Rehab replied. 

“Marvelous. Come, come, now Liam. You’re next to go in.” Chloe interrupted. 

“Huh, right about that.” I nodded. 

I went running through the wall with my luggage, birds, and other things. Next, it was Rehab who stopped for a minute and went through. Kohen followed throughout out of their sight. Lastly, it was Leo’s turn, as he swirled around to glance at his parents. 

On our way to Refuge, Kohen said something annoying which ended up with them arguing about it endlessly. 

“Enough, Kohen. And it seems as if the train stopped. Are we here already?” Rehab blinked. 

“Well, Rehab, correct you are,” Leonard said. 

All the rest of us stood up, I led the way, then Leonard followed me, Kohen, and lastly, it was Rehab who looked at the train’s glass window. 

We put on our raincoats and arrived amidst everyone in a mega-lunchroom. Coming out of the seats towards and out the train’s exit, I was interrupted by Leib my old friend. 

Till we settled down on the crowded mega-lunchroom tables where I saw all the instructors. Madam Pathway marched up in front of that huge stage, a pure golden giant throne was behind her, and the rest of the crowns were seated on both sides on their pure silver thrones. Madam Pathway was standing on the pulpit, waiting for every other student to sit down. All of us were eating our food after we had finished praying. My friends and I  were sitting at a crowded table. 

Within the mage-lunchroom where the others and I arrived in Refuge till I first saw Nathan. 

Nathan David, eleven years old, is my roommate in our dormitory. He’s American. He is Leonard’s and my best friend, the moment we arrived in Refuge. Nat has short curly hair, warm brown eyes, and wears red suit pants, and comfortable winter shoes. 

“Morning, Liam,” Nathan greeted. 

I answered Nathan’s morning till I saw Nicole and the twin girls standing next to him. 

“My—my seems like the man who lived dare to come here. And don’t tell you have come to commit a pathetic suicide?” Nicole mocked. 

“Classic Moron—very classic don’t you think?” I answered. 

I and the rest of my team straight to our bench in the mega-lunchroom, and out of Nicole and his teammate’s sight. 

Samantha Jacque, eleven years old, first twin worst nightmare sister, and friend, and one of Nicole’s trio team. Wear the same clothes as a blue sweater, red pants, and lower heels shoes most of the time. She is a mixed Dominican-American-British girl who is extraordinary. 

“That’s right! Walk away, Mvuela,” Samantha shouted. 

Elias Jacque, eleven years old, second twin worst nightmare sister, and friend, and one of Nicole’s trio team. Wear the same clothes as a blue sweater, red pants, and lower heel shoes most of the time. She is a mixed Dominican-American-British girl who is astonishingly irresistible. 

“I agree with you. And could you stop wasting time with the loser like Mvuela, sister?” Elias scoffed. 

“Or else what daredevil Jaguars?” Interfered the voice. 

All three of us turned around and met face-to-face with Rehab. 

“My—my good God, me. What do we have here if it isn’t Rehab? Nice seeing you again by the way.” I smirked. 

“Excellent, Challenger. I am so happy to see you coming to Refuge.” Rehab answered. 

We were all sitting on our bench, enjoying our breakfast even more with Rehab who came to sit next to us. 

“Um, Mvuela,” Rehab called. 

“All ears. I am listening. Would you mind telling me? What’s bothering you?” I asked. 

“Um, well, I was thinking of maybe after our breakfast. Would you love to come to our racing tournament practice?” Rehab asked. 

“Of course, I would love to. After all, I am a Challenger of Refuge’s school.” I answered. 

“Excellent. Then, we will be waiting,” Rehab responded. 

Till Rehab stood up, she walked out of our sight after finishing her eating her breakfast. 

Moments later, I was about to go out to meet Rehab, and the others, McQueen came to stand in my way. 

“Liam, you came too. And why are you here? Are you thinking of risking your life? Uh, well, on coming here.” McQueen blinked. 

“Man, McQueen. You should all know better than that, Mvuela has no fear of death. And I am telling you that Know What You will hold him in his clutches without failing this time—.” Caesaris stopped. 

“Nonsense Caesaris. And don’t be ridiculous! I am sure Liam came here for a reason. Would you mind me asking why you are here?” McQueen asked. 

When I was about to answer her question, we were dropped by Madam Pathway. 

“Liam is here because he does not want any more death for his sake.” Madam Pathway responded. 

“More death. And what do you mean by that?” Leib interrupted. 

“And how do you do, boyo?”  

“Correct, Nuruni was murdered by Know What You’s all of the evil darkness. I mean, her name was Nafiki, of course. Liam has been summoned for judgment. Uh—um, well, within the chamber of exaltation to face a judgmental trial for using a sword of flames out of school. And we are going to be there by December twenty-fourth—am I understood, Liam!” Madam Pathway replied. 

“Marvelous. And I understand you. Would I go now because my friends are waiting for me? Remember, we have a Tournament practice. Um, for a Racing Tournament match this afternoon. And I am happy to see you Headmistress, McQueen, Caesaris, and Leib. Imani told me everything, so you don’t need to worry about me,” I replied. 

“Right, you may go but promise me, Liam.” Madam Pathway paused. 

“I am listening, Madam Pathway. And what is in your mind?” I answered. 

“Nothing much. I was hoping you would come to attend a princess’ coronation this evening, “ Madam Pathway added. 

“Coronation? And who is going to be crowned?” I blinked. 

“Uh, well, we cannot tell. And that’s why Madam Pathway told you to attend. “Leib answered. 

“Right, right. I will come but can I please get out of here.” I signed. 

All the Madam Pathway and the instructors exchanged their glances and broke laughing their eyes out. 

Moments later, I find myself in the greenish vibrating of the Racing Tournament’s field. I froze when I felt someone behind me, knocked me to the ground where I fell hard. I turned around where I met face to face with Nicole. 

“Moron! And what brings you here? Besides, why are you here?” I roared. 

“Whoa-whoa, calm yourself down. Relaxed. And let me see how ridiculous of a Challenger you are, Mvuela. Still, I think this time I am sure, I won’t be easy on you!” Nicole cackled. 

“Huh, it seems as if I don’t have time for you, Moron! And don’t tell me that you are in Refuge’s Racing Tournament team too?” I sighed. 

“Surely, I am Mvuela. Besides, you better do your best or else you have my parents. Um, my mother is not kind-hearted to contempt with, my friend. Trust me--she is the most fearsome woman in Refuge. I mean if you dare get to her bad side or else you will regret--.” Nicole paused. 

I just burst out laughing hard and I have no fear in my eyes. 

“Remember Nicole. I have no fear of a mere human, but I only fear God alone. And still, good luck. In fact, welcome to the team.” I chuckled. 

“Perhaps, do not go crushing hard into another wall of the mega-palace towel. Have you forgotten seven decades ago? Classic!” 

Rehab with the rest of our team in the Racing Tournament roared in laughter. 

“Perfect, indeed Liam. And Nicole stop being a jerk! Remember, you are not the only person who has parents who are the most noble and wealthy in the whole world. Understand? Besides, is everyone ready?” Rehab asked. 

All of us agreed, and we climbed on top of our Eagles until it started raining hard. We were all wearing our raincoats. I have been put to compete with Nicole. Every other teammate who has competed with their opponents. I and Nicole was the only ones who were left. 

CHAPTER FIVE

 RISKY WHISPER OF WORMWOOD

Headmistress Pathway was the only one watching us practice and kept a closely add on me in case and I invited threats count for my life to attack me.  

My, me. Lastly, it seems like I am against you, Mvuela. Nicole responded.  

I smiled hard as I scoffed at Nicole who glanced at me furiously. Till we were stopped by his team member the twin sisters.  

“Mvuela, loser you better watch out this time. I am sure Nicole will win this time. And you're going to kiss his dust!” Samantha shouted.  

“Right, right, my sister here is correct. And did you hear my sister, Mvuela? You're going to kiss his dust!” Elias shouted.  

“Excellent. Nicole, would you look at your gorgeous women cheering for you? Classic. Now, this is interestingly romantic. And I have no idea you were that kind of soft spot in your heart. How classic!” I teased. 

Nicole was furious with me where it was our turn. He screamed “up and fly” and was out of my sight in the greatest speed.  

Rehab released all ten of the hummingbirds, Rehab raining down harshly heavy strong, but we were unshakeable on our Eagles.  

Nicole and I compete across time. Nicole catches all the hummingbirds and catches the last hummingbird.  

He mocked me in a cynical way, still, I did not allow him to intimidate me, but I was relaxed and kindly smiled at him.  

He scoffed at me as he charged across time after his trophy but I across time downward at the greatest speed. 

Nicole was about to catch his last trophy to be announced the winner, but I will pass him it's not the rainbow Hummingbird promise sweaty grabby hands. I was announced as the champion.  

I was about to land safely but the eagle flew upward neither could I control it and I found myself at the greatest speed.  

“Jesus! And Jordan my friend where does you think you’re taking me?” I shuddered.  

My eagle screeched in pain as he continued flying without stopping. At least we found ourselves flying within the darkest and thickest forests or the woods.  

My eagle and I stopped after landing softly at a frightening abandoned mansion. Jordan my Eagle turns around to look at me and pleaded me to follow him.  

“All right, I trust you, Jordan. I am right behind you,” I signed.  

My eagle who I named Jordan lead the way get a closely eyes at me and as if it was trying to protect me from any danger.  

Moments later, we were walking for a few minutes till we discovered ourselves marching within the ruined small hallways.  

I stare at both sides where the statue destroys nothing and both sides as spiky sharp objects.  

Wormwood, ageless, is the most chaotic man most fearsome by all, he is a white pale-skin bald man, wears a darkest garment, a hooded cloak, longer fingernails painted noir with claws fingers, he has nostrils of a serpent, lightest green eyes, and marched barefoot. 

“Liam Mvuela. Ah finally we have met again. Keep coming. Just come to your doomed boy! Come to me. And given yourself to me or us, all your friends will die!” Whispered Wormwood.  

“Not a chance Wormwood! Well, you should know that I'm not here for you uh no hear of you I have no fear of you. Would you just calmly show yourself or else I will finish you out? And you should know that greater is He than he who is in the world remember my Bible scripture has claimed that.” I shouted.  

Wormwood crackled in laughter as his strongest invisible force flung me hard with a wall, I tasted my blood, and it pinned me there.  

I saw in front of me with my vivid blurry eyes sight Wormwood’s darkest Evil of all evil darkness coming on my way at the greatest speed.  

The evil of all evil was about to reach me when the brightest light came from Norway and made Wormwood scream in pain.  

Disappearing out of my sight but Wormwood’s whispering voice was still around.  

“My, my seems as if He who lives in you, won't allow me to touch you. Still, just you wait when I held it in my hand the book called the Crown of Thorns. Um, the most powerful book that I have ever held in my collection, I am going to be back to my human form. Maybe in other words never mind, besides the crowns of exaltation with the mage-palace chamber within the westside... ha-ha!” Wormwood cackled.  

Wormwood's Evil of all evil charged after me with all force, but Jordan my Eagle managed to scoop me up on his back and flew away within a greatest pace for my safety. 

All the dodging, turning, and trying to escape Evil of all evil forces, an invisible telepathic strength smacked my head.  

The moment I was about to reach the mega-palace, I was falling screaming on top of my lungs, but Leib heard my screams after I collapsed in front of him with the greatest thud.  

Going further, it was raining cats and dogs unstopping. My eagle came landing safely as Leib came rushing to me with worries on his face.  

“Liam. Liam, boyo? Are you feeling all right?” Leib called.  

I did not answer him, neither was any breath in me, and Leib did not have any choice but to rush me to the infirmary for a check-up.  

I was lying on my bed in the nursing room. Leib sat next to me till Headmistress Pathway walked in.  

“Leib, has he woken up? And would you mind telling me who did this to him?” Pathway asked.  

“Not at all but the nurse said it's fine he's fine. And nothing broke but severe damage from his fall from his Eagle. No live threatening Headmistress. Liam has not woken up to tell me what attacked him,” Leib exclaimed. 

“Um, thank you very much, Leib. And now you must go rest how we take care of the rest my old friend.” Pathway signed.  

After that McQueen walked with Cesar in at once. Leib March towards the entrance with worry on his face and out of the other's sight.  

“Headmistress Pathway I heard everything. Is our young challenger all right?” Cesar asked.  

“Correct. Liam is fine. And I am trying to fish out what attacked him.” Pathway signed.  

“Right. And when he woke up and told us what 'cause his downfall at such a height?” McQueen shouted.  

All of them saw me moving after three of them were stopped by my team coming into the hospital. All of them now were overwhelmed with worry on their faces. 

“Lumière, Leonard, and Leona? And why do you have a sad expression?” Pathway asked.  

“Headmistress. Would you mind telling us what happened to Liam?” Lumière asked.  

Lumière Lionel Rançon, twenty-one, is third in our team and a breathtaking, enchanting, cutest, gorgeous girl. She has energetic light blue eyes, wears her Christmas red sweater, light gold jeans, and winter boots. She has noir short puffy hair, is tiny, and is a mixed afro Native-American.  

“I have no idea, Lumière. and everyone I am just waiting for him to wake up that he might tell me Everything that happened to him.” Headmistress replied.  

“I see. Man, this is terrible. And I'm wondering who could have done such a thing.” Leo shouted.  

“Quiet down Leonard. And I am sure young child who lived will be fine. He must be fine.” Discontinued the voice. 

To the rest of them all glance in front of them Leo swirled around unless he met the woman in proper clothes and British accent.  

“Menace as always old friend? And what brings you here?” McQueen asked.

Mistress Imani Menace, ageless, is the most gorgeous chaotic woman most fearsome by all, she has pale skin, wears a clean white long skirt, blue sky Christmas sweater, red navy pants, longer fingernails painted noir with claws fingers, she has nostrils of a serpent, brightest yellow eyes, and winter boots.  

“I have come to replace Dr. McCain as an English teacher instructor member? Have you forgotten? And no offense Headmistress, but this is intimidating!” Menace roared.

“Calm yourself Menace. And as you can see the boy is resting. Please allow him to have peace while he rests.” Cesar shouted.  

“Forgive me Cesar, my bad.” Menace answered.  

“Exactly and welcome to Refuge. I am sure you will have fun while teaching here.” Headmistress replied.  

“I hope so Headmistress. And I am genuinely happy that I have come.” Menace noted.  

Lumière felt discomfort, Leo did too, and the rest of the instructors. As if a chill was their worst nightmare running down their spines but were not afraid of her.  

“Um—er, well, welcome to Refuge Instructor Menace?” Leona gulped.  

“Thank you, very much young child. And I am hoping you will come to my class I suppose.” Menace smirked.  

“I will. Still, English is our second period, so no worries.” Leona responded.  

“Perfect then. And I am glad to not everyone. And would you mind telling me what happened to the child who lived?” Menace asked.  

“Yahuwah. I am incredibly lucky that Jordan my Eagle happened to escape Wormwood everyone.” I interfered.  

All of them turned around till they saw me sitting up on my bed though I winced in pain for my injuries.  

“Liam! You have a wake. And thank you Yahuwah!” Lumière exclaimed.  

“Perfect. And did you just shout Wormwood?” Pathway asked.  

“That is the truth. Wormwood’s darkest evil of all evil almost put me out of my existence but my Eagle came to my rescue,” I answered.  

“Would you tell me child. Did Wormwood causes your eagle to go to the abandoned ruin of the crown of Exaltation’s chamber or chamber of Exaltation?” Headmistress asked. 

“And besides, what are you talking about? Wormwood? Is on a wild rampage after your life? Seriously, Liam?” Leonard gasped.  

“I am serious. Wormwood did attack me. I mean the moment my ego was about to land it took me has it screeches in pain and took me to this unidentified abandoned ruined.” I answered.  

“Enough! Mvuela! And what is the meaning of this? Have you truly gone mad?’ Menace roared.  

“Relax Menace. And do you dare shout at him? Besides, every time this boy talked about something; it always came to pass.” McQueen answered.

“Everyone please calms down. Even though you don't believe me Menace, what I said was the truth. Wormwood is back, and in any minute, he will strike the makeup palace,” I shouted.  

“Pathway can you listening to what this child who lived responding to nonsense! And listen to me child, Wormwood is dead, and he will never come back!” Menace roared.  

At that moment, when I was to insist on Wormwood returning, Menace was about to walk away, Amani, the mega palace’s coachman walked in.  

“Writing in blood Headmistress. And a girl was found dead in the restroom in a pool of blood! Seems as if she was petrified before murdered to death.” Amani gulped. 

“Man, it was terrible,” she continued.  

“No way Amani. And relax old friend. Would you kindly lead us on your way?” Headmistress asked.  

“Right away Headmistress. This way follows me.” Amani grasped.  

Headmistress Pathway lean down to my McQueen's ear and whispered something. Menace swirled around with a shocking smirk, but Pathway saw her smiling at me very warmly.  

Cesar and the rest of my team saw everything, shock of Menace’s change the moment I mention the name Wormwood. Lumière told everyone that they should head to the restroom as she heads to the northside girls’ restroom. 

All of us find ourselves in the girls’ restroom. Around that time Menace walked out the restroom after telling everyone that she needs to prepare courses assignment for her tomorrow morning English classroom. At that same moment, everyone saw the writing in red.  

“Unfolding of the prophecy has come to pass, for an anointed girl shall be able to open the Secret Chamber of the Westside in the mega palace. And Wormwood the lord of evil of all evil shall return!” Leona read aloud.  

“Excuse me, and Lumière sure takes a long time in the girls’ restroom. What if something bad had happened to her?” Leona panicked.  

“Relaxed Leona. I am sure Lumière will be all right.” Leonard interfered.  

“Um—er, I hope so. And she must be fine, or somebody will feel my rage!” Leona signed.  

“Nothing will happen to her child. Neither is Liam, I am sure of who is with us. Everything is going to be fine.” Headmistress answered.  

After that, the mega palace’s guards came to pick up the bloodied corpse and took it out of the girls’ restroom. 

On the contrary, Lumière had gone missing for almost seven hours, and has not returned to be with the rest of us.  

“Lumière has not come back. And where could she be?” Leona worried.  

“For real this time. It has been seven whole hours and she has not shown up!” Leonard answered. 

Around the same time, within the deepest silhouette of the enormous mega-palace, a white tom cat was returning to her owner, and met face to face with something malevolently sinister that shocked a worst nightmare out of her.  

Tamara Smart, twenty, cutest luminous gorgeous mixed Afro British girl. Her long curly hair is noir, brown eyes, and was wearing a noir long sleeved pollo, teal pants, and boots. 

Abigail was marching downstair looking for her pet, when she heard her cat hissing and snarling till, she became silent.  

“Penny. And where are you girl—! No! No!” Abigail screamed.  

Later after walking within the silhouette underneath hallway, she saw red stains dripping on the floor from the ceiling and was overwhelmed with frights once she realized what happened to her favorite tom white cat.

CHAPTER SIX

 

Chapter Thirteen 

 

ACCUSATIONS OF THE INNOCENT

Abigail's eyes widened in shock, as her favorite tom cat hung upside down. No! No! Penny, no! And who would do such a thing to you? Abigail screamed in tears. After the d death of the girl in the girls’ restroom, and the incident of the cat's name Penny, Leonard, Kohen, and I were on my way to the dormitory of our dormitory. We were in the halls of the colossal of Refuge when I was interfered with by the whispering voice. 

CHAPTER SEVEN

Chapter Fourteen 

 

 AND THE EXULTATION OF THORNS 

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