Monster

The journey continued ,with horses leaving dust behind since they were in the desert,the sun had already set ,but they still continued with their journey like they didn't see the time at all .

With sizwe leading everyone, their Chief didn't want to stop for anyone at all . The sky started getting darker and darker . Until they arrived on an open field .

" Let us rest here and continue again at dawn " Sizwe's powerful voice was heard , echoing in the forest.

*Thabo ,Faraji ,Aziz ,Zawadi and Baraka* along with Sizwe dismount the horses and made a huge fire . They brought along some food containing mostly meat .

As they watched the meat cooked on the fire they all gather around along with the guards . Laughter and Chattering filled the entire forest as they talk while eating .

They slept outside ,which wasn't really a problem for them ,since it was hot even at night in the forest ( dessert) .

Dawn arrived quicker than expected ,as all the men got up ,some grumpy but still they couldn't say anything at all . They continued with their journey . This was day 2 of their journey .

The went on getting closer to the cold side ,along the way there were mud puddles . Some rivers . showings signs of rain . That side was colder compared to where they were from.

As they journey continued they meet with a huge beast Manticore ,with With it's head of a human ,more like a chimpanzee and the body of a lion it's tail was that of a Scorpio ,the tail was huge. The body was bigger than an elephant .

It roared towards them spilling saliva all over . The Manticore was huger than all their horses . The horses were bigger than average since dark skinned people had a huge physiques.

The all dodged ,as they took out the swords ,unlike the people of colour who relied more on technology ,they relied on their hands and the swords .

They all rushed forward, The Manticore ,seemed mad ,the saliva of Manticore was poisonous ,it can sting with it's tail which could kill I'm seconds .

Faraji rushed forward with a sword as he dismount his house by simply jumping of it , He rushed as he stabbed it on the chest ,making a huge how appear ,

Blood drip down as it burns the area that it dropped on .Aziz pulled Faraji away before the blood could stain him .

That hole that Faraji made closed in . The Manticore seemed even more madder than before .As it howl again loudly , spilling some of it's saliva on near my trees that quickly melted away .

It's huge tail rushed towards Zawadi who was àbout to jump into it ,they came face to face ,as he holder it's tail with his bare hands , avoiding that stingy side.

Sizwe and Baraka rushed forward at the same time each slicing each side making it fall down with a thump , the head was still intact .

Meaning it's still alive . The head was hanging loosely on it's neck but the Manticore still woke up . It's strength double as before.

It's speed increasing as ever. It hit the four guards with it's tail , throwing them as far as possible.

The four guards were thrown on the side , some vomiting blood , some couldn't move at all . 4 down 6 leaders plus 6 left .

It's speed increased ,making some fail to keep up .

Baraka from Toro ,inheritate speed ,he could easily keep up . That didn't mean the others couldn't keep up .

They were a little behind Baraka ,but Sizwe was on the same level as Baraka .

The head was sliced by Baraka . The Manticore finally laid there lifeless .

" That was the toughest" Faraji said as he kicked the leg of the Manticore.

Thabo couldn't help but ask " do we keep the Poison? "

" those people will clearly expect us to bring something , we could bring the Poison to them " Zawadi interjected .

They took the Poison from the tail,which needed careful care because if it drips in you ,the chances of you being alive are zero.

They rested for a moment washing their hands ,and faces . That was a worthy fight at the same disgusting.

4 soldiers were lost .

The burryed them as they poor blood of the monster on they graves ,that only consist of soil .It dyed the soil bright red .

The sky was already dark ,and they continued for a while before stopping away from the fight scene .

They lit a fire like usually, sat amongst the fire and engaged in small conversation.

Baraka who was the most talktive " sizwe , actually just tell us when are you getting married? all of us already got a wives . "

All of them turned to him as they watched him ,

" I wanted to ask ,I already have 2 children. Don't you want to experience it " Faraji sent a wink to Sizwe . Thabo hit Faraji's head ." You , just shut up please" .

They all laughed,Thabo also got married late ,after you get crowned leader you have to choose a wife .Dark skinned people didn't practice polygamy ,so you only marry one woman.

" Thabo would clearly stands up for him ,after all ..he also you know . Got it late " Baraka hit back .

" do you guys want to sleep or battle some more . we could go hunting ".