CHAPTER 9

TWO PEOPLE FINALLY MEET

The natives of Jamma Village were all crowded around the bonfire. The strangers were starting to become more and more suspicious about the land. Now they knew that the land was already occupied. Kyry knew that he had to do something and let the villagers know what was going on. When Kai made his way there, his sister Nya had explained to him that Caleb went to the shoreline and he became the native who threw his spear at the native. Kai knew why he did it. He couldn't stand the strangers in the land and decided he was going to do whatever he could to get rid of them all. Kyry made his way towards the center of the crowd. Once he did, the villagers started to questioned him. He placed his staff up in the air.

"My village, there is no reason to be alarmed," Kyry said, "I promise that this entire situation will be taken care of."

"What are you going to do?" Caleb asked, "My chief, I'm sorry for interrupting you, but I seem to be the only one doing something about this whole mess."

"I understand why you are doing this, Caleb, but your actions are speaking more than your words. It is none of our faults of how these strangers found our village. It seems that they are exploring the land."

"My chief, we need to do something about this now. If we don't, someone in our village is bound to get hurt."

"Caleb, we are doing everything that we possibly can. The Great Sensei is doing all that he can. We just need to remain calm."

"Then tell the villagers that we will destroy these strangers one by one."

"No, violence isn't the answer," Kai said, "We can't just take them all down."

"You're right, my son," Kyry said, "That's one thing we can't do."

"Why shouldn't we take them all down?" Caleb asked.

"They're not a threat to us," Kai said.

"How do you know?"

"I went to talk to Gima Oak about it. She told me that they weren't. All they want is to find a place that's filled with peace. Our land is filled with peace. Why can't we share the land?"

"Our ancestors step foot on this land first. All of it belongs to us. Besides, if I know Gima Oak, I know good and well that she wouldn't tell you any of that. It seems to me that you had a little chat with those strangers. Am I correct?"

"Why would I go anywhere near those strangers? We were told to stay away from them."

"Kai is right," Kyry said, "Gima Oak is a very wise spirit tree. If she told him that, then it has to be true."

"My chief, I understand that you don't want any of us going near the strangers, but somebody needs to take control in case they come around the village," Caleb said, "We may never know if these strange visitors will become violent."

"I suppose that is not a bad idea. I will place you under full control. If these strangers try to do something drastic, do whatever you can. Use your spear if you must."

"Thank you, my chief."

As Caleb walked away, Kai walked up to his father, who was clearing away the crowd. "Father, I don't understand. Why would you let Caleb go and do something so... dangerous?"

"He is willing to do whatever it takes to make sure the village is protected," Kyry said, "He has a strong faith in courage. He shows it in and out. I'm sure he will do a great job."

"This is Nya`s soon to be husband we're talking about. I'm sure you'll do whatever you can to protect Caleb."

"That's what a chief does. I must do whatever it takes to protect my people."

"I know, Father. I'll do whatever I can to help."

"Thank you, Kai. You are a wonderful son."

Kai walked away from the bonfire and saw Caleb walking into the woods. He ran towards him before the young man made his way into the vegetation of trees.

"Caleb, wait," Kai said, running up to his friend, "I just thought I would give you a few words of wisdom before you head out there. Do your best."

"I will," Caleb said, "You know me well, Kai. In fact, you know me too well."

"What do you mean by that?"

"I mean that in a good way, Kai. I better get going."

Caleb walked away into the forest. Kai walked back inside the village. Everything that had just happened was swirling around inside his thoughts. A lot had happened throughout the day. For one thing, he had a long conversation with the strangers that have entered his land. It was almost about to be let out around the entire village, but luckily nobody believed Caleb and only trust the words that Gima Oak had told Kai. Seeing as it had been a long day, Kai decided to return back to his hut, deciding that he needed some sleep. Tomorrow would be a new day, but what would become of it?

Jay, Cole and Zane finally returned back to the ship after walking through an endless stream and walking through jungles worth of vegetation. It would've been easier to travel in a canoe, but unfortunately they were in too much of a rush to even think about it. The moment they returned, they heard the governer mumbling to himself and walking around in the sand. The disappearance of his daughter was beginning to stress him out. He was hoping that Zelda would be found soon. Once she returned to him, Thomas would make sure that when the second ship arrived, she would be placed aboard and taken back to England where it was safe. When he heard about the natives, he started to become scared. Once everyone had finally returned, he had called an emergency meeting.

"Was anybody able to figure out where my daughter is?" Governer Allyman asked.

"No sign of her, governer," Jay said.

"Oh, why must this land be so cruel to me? I only leave for a couple of hours and my daughter goes missing that quick. I knew I shouldn't of let her stay here by herself. There will be some changes around here. I want each and every single one of you to work from sunrise to sundown. I will sent some of you out each day to search for my daughter. None of you will rest until she is found. If any of you see one native walking around the shoreline, don't hesitate to get rid of them. Bury them under the sand once you're done with them. Throw them in the ocean if you must. I don't care what you do with them. I don't want one single native staring at me through my eyes. If I do, each and every one of you will be severely punished. This meeting is over. Good day."

Everyone went back to their work. Some began to chop down trees and search for gold. Others decided to rest as they knew hard labor was coming close to them. This included Jay, along with Cole said Zane. Cole snatched his pocket knife out of his satchel and stabbed it through a tree.

"You'll work from sunrise to sundown," Cole mocked, "Nobody will rest until my daughter is found. I knew this would happen. Hard, physical labor is on its way. I knew it was a bad idea to come here in the first place. I'd be more comfortable being in the Americas right now."

"Well, as they always say, be careful what you wish for," Jay said.

"I didn't wish to come here. As soon as that ship arrives, I'm returning back to England and spending some quality time with my wife."

Cole started walking around, complaining about the land and everything about it. Jay just sat against a tree, his eyes closed and daydreaming about a home of his own in the land he sat upon. If that day ever came.

Lloyd had to make his way to where Zelda was, taking his cousin Monica with him. It was time to take drastic measures. His village was starting to become suspicious of the natives and it was time to do something about it. He needed Monica's help if he were ever going to get Zelda ready to become a native of the land. Little Monica was worried that her cousin was going crazy. The young blonde haired girl with her yellow kimono stared at Lloyd as they saw that where they were headed was outside the village.

"Lloyd, have you gone mad?" Monica asked, "The chief told us not to come outside the village. It's too dangerous."

"What I have to show you is really important, Monica," Lloyd said, "Come on."

"What if we get caught? What if those strangers find us? I don't wanna end up in the hands of those bad people."

"There's no such things as what if. I'll make sure those people don't get you. Besides, what I have to show you is more important than anything else. Let's go."

"I'm tired of you hiding secrets from me, Lloyd. What is it that you have to show me?"

"Who's there?" a voice asked. Little Zelda had walked out of the small cave, her dress a little dirty. When she saw Monica, she gasped and turned to Lloyd. "Lloyd, what have you done?"

"Who are you?" Monica asked.

"I cannot say without Lloyd's permission."

"Lloyd, what's going on here?" Monica was deeply concerned, seeing that Zelda was not someone that she saw in everyday life.

"Monica, I need you to keep a secret for me, and I need you to promise me that you won't tell anybody else," Lloyd said.

"Who is that girl, Lloyd?" Monica asked.

"Her name is Zelda and she came her on our land with the strangers."

Monica fell to the ground. She didn't faint, but she started shaking. She always did that when she was horrified. Lloyd could see that this would end badly.

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