We entered through the gates of Zuma, though we call it a gate but it was more of a wooden one, barely manned by any guard. The gate was in shambles and the few guards who were guarding even more so. I knew that Zuma didn’t have a deep monetary pocket to repair or build sturdy walls and the people lacked every physical or mental attribute to defend themselves from any danger nor we can afford many weapons. We had many work to do but the first was to meet the councilwoman in the office. But my thought process was interrupted by Adi’Je’s surprised reaction.

  Adi’Je: “What had happened to my CLAN???”

  Tears again started falling from her eyes.... She had the look of disbelief and afterwards anger...deep anger...

  Adi’Je: “How can we fall this low??? What happened here My Lord?? Is this really Zuma??”

  Me: “I’m afraid this is it... Welcome to Zuma, my wife.”

  She put both of her hands and covered her face...I can hear her crying...after some moment she cleared her tears and said with anger...

  Adi’Je: “Where are the people who are in charge of Zuma?? Where are they!!?”

  She began to unsheathe her swords while giving off such an amount of blood lust that even I felt suffocating.

  Well, you couldn’t blame her can you? She left her clan who were strong and powerful, then waiting for many...many years to find the right person. After finding him, she finally returned back to her Clan only to find it in shambles. Both me and Adi’Je were above 6 ft but the rest of Zumas were at maximum 5 ft, frail looking people...who looked cute rather than fearsome.

  Me: “Please calm yourself down, Adi’Je...this is the reality. I’m sorry that you had to see us in this state.”

  She looked towards me, after gazing at me for some moment, she sheathed her weapons and said.

  Adi’Je: “No My Lord, you do not have apologize...I...I was a bit overwhelmed to find the current situation my people...I will control my emotions better...”

  Me: “Then let’s head towards the Zuma Council office first.”

  We headed towards the office, while everyone stopped doing what they were doing and were looking at us when we made our way. I could hear whispers and murmurs but choose to ignore them. We entered the office, though Zuma people were small in stature our buildings were made with great height...strange. So we didn’t have any problems entering or walking. We made our way to the reception where the same receptionist was seated behind the counter as the last time I was here.

  Me: “I would like to meet Councilwoman Je’Lec, please.”

  She was surprised to hear my voice and she looked up towards me. We looked like gaits to her. I could see fear in her eyes. She stuttered while replying to me.

  Receptionist: “Y...Y...Yes...do...y...you h...hav...have an app...appointment?”

  Me: “My name is Le’On and I believe I had sent a note a week ago to her stating my return and my reason for wanting to meet her. If you kindly inform her of me, I’m sure she would recognize.”

  Receptionist: “Y...Yes, one mo...Moment please...”

  She got up and hurriedly went inside the room behind her...

  Adi’Je: “So...this type of woman now pass as Zuma woman...quiet discouraging to say the least. They are cute but could not extract out the lust from the men... My Lord, from what I saw... You have to bed at least ten of these women to get our numbers of Blood to rise... Your children will usher a new era...”

  Me: “Let me handle one, and then I’ll think about others...”

  She looked at me with a mischievous face and winked...

  Mean while the receptionist returned and said.

  Receptionist: “Sorry to keep you waiting...She is waiting for you...If you would follow me...”

  I nodded and the receptionist showed us the way. I noticed that we were not going to her office.

  Me: “Where are we going?”

  Receptionist: “Um, we are heading towards the Grand Hall; she is waiting for you there.”

  We reached in front of the grand hall. She pushed the door open and signaled for us to enter.

  When we entered the room, we saw it was a big room and there were more people aside from Council Woman Je’Lec. I think the whole Council of Zuma is present here.

  While I was wondering, Councilwoman Je’Lec approached us.

  Council woman Je’Lec: “Before we begin, Le’On please follow me.”

  I nodded and went with her...I was led to a chair and she signaled for me to sit. Adi’Je stood beside me. Councilwoman Je’Lec handed me a black crystal.

  Council Woman Je’Lec: “I know you have many questions. I think all of it would be answered through here.”

  Me: “What is it?”

  Council Woman: “It is Be’Lon’s last part of the will for you.”

  Me (surprised): “Elder’s? But I received his will...”

  Council Woman (smiled): “What you received was the first part of his will. This one had a certain condition to be cleared before handing it out to you. So please view his last part of the will.”

  With excitement I put one hand on the crystal, my hearts racing...

  Me: “Adi’Je, please make a small cut on my finger. I must drop some of my blood on it.”

  She nodded and took out a black knife. I have seen her carrying it but not use it. She made a little incision on my index finger. Blood came out and I dropped some blood on a part of the crystal. It started to glow, then after some time a screen appeared.

  Me: “Show Will Of Zuma.”

  The message ended. I looked towards Council Woman Je’Lec.

  Council Woman Je’Lec: “Before you say anything, we want you to make your decision outside in front of all the Clan members.”

  Me: “What? All the members...”

  Council Woman Je’Lec: “Yes, when you activated your Will of Zuma, that in turn activated another condition for every Zuma, which notified them of their ancestry and the course of action you are about to make. Whatever you decide, we stay united.”

  We came outside and saw everyone standing in front of the Council building. Everyone from young, old and child were waiting. I could see tears in some of their eyes.

  All Council persons went ahead to join them...everyone was eagerly waiting...The choice I had to make was clear to me and the reason for it...also.

  Me (in a loud voice): “My wife who is standing beside me, the woman who had gone through so many things to save an important part of our history, she will become the next General of the Blood Zumas. She would help train and understand everything about being a Blood.

  I do not want to fight the Zoit Council as we are a part of it just like the rest of the Clans. But from this day onward we will take back our pride and sent a message to the Council of Zoit informing them, that the Zumas are no more. RISE BLOOD ZUMAS!!!!”

  They all kneeled in front of me and Adi’Je too. A white light surrounded all the people in front of me. When the light faded...I saw no Zumas but only Bloods...We have been reborn...

  In unison they shouted “WE THE NEWLY BORN BLOODS IN ACCORDING TO OUR ANCIENT LAWS OF BLOOD ZUMA, BOW TO OUR NEW KING....ALL HAIL!!!!...KING LE’ON!!!!!.....” “KING!!!” “KING!!!!” “KING!!!!”.......

  From this day onwards, a new chapter in our history would be written.

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  // END OF VOLUME 3//

  // AUTHOR'S NOTE:- PLEASE TELL ME HOW YOU LIKED THIS VOLUME. I STILL HAVEN'T MANAGED TO FINISH VOLUME 4 SO I WILL START UPLOADING THE NEXT VOLUME AFTER I'VE COMPLETED IT. I THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO READ MY WORK.//