Chapter 11: The Journey Begin

Aisha and Ali continued their journey through the harsh desert, relying on their wits and the supplies they had gathered to survive. The days were scorching hot, and the nights were bone-chillingly cold. They walked for hours each day, taking short breaks whenever they could find shade or shelter from the harsh sun. Despite the difficulty of their journey, Aisha and Ali felt a sense of freedom that they had never experienced before. For the first time in their lives, they were in control of their own destiny, free from the oppression of Ibrahim's rule. They encountered many challenges along the way, from sandstorms that threatened to bury them alive, to bandits who roamed the desert looking for easy prey. But they faced each obstacle with courage and determination, knowing that their future depended on their ability to persevere. As they traveled deeper into the desert, Aisha and Ali encountered a tribe of Bedouin nomads who welcomed them with open arms. The nomads provided them with food and shelter, and taught them valuable skills for surviving in the desert. Aisha and Ali stayed with the nomads for several weeks, learning everything they could about the ways of the desert. They learned how to track animals, find water in the driest of places, and navigate by the stars. Eventually, they knew that they had to continue their journey. With the help of the nomads, they set out once again, their spirits renewed by the knowledge and skills they had gained. They traveled for many more weeks, encountering new challenges and obstacles along the way. But they continued to press on, driven by their desire for freedom and their determination to make a new life for themselves.

As they journeyed further, they came across an oasis in the middle of the desert. It was a welcome sight, a lush patch of greenery surrounded by palm trees and clear water. They rested there for a few days, grateful for the respite from the harsh desert conditions.

But their happiness was short-lived when they realized they were being followed by Ibrahim's soldiers. They had been spotted by a scout and were now in danger of being captured and brought back to the tyrant's rule.

Aisha and Ali knew they had to act fast. They quickly gathered their supplies and prepared to make a run for it. They knew that they couldn't outrun the soldiers on foot, so they looked for other options.

As luck would have it, they came across a group of traders who were traveling through the oasis. The traders had a caravan of camels that were fully loaded with goods to trade. Aisha and Ali saw this as their chance to escape.

They quickly negotiated with the traders, using the skills they had learned from the Bedouin nomads. In exchange for passage on the caravan, they offered to work for the traders as guides and guards, using their knowledge of the desert to help the caravan navigate through the harsh terrain.

The traders agreed, and Aisha and Ali joined the caravan. They rode on the camels' backs, guiding them through the desert and protecting them from bandits and other dangers.

For several days, they traveled with the caravan, always keeping an eye out for Ibrahim's soldiers.