THE MYSTERIOUS TRAVELLER
EXT. FOREST OF AJILOMI – NIGHT
The wind howls through the trees.
Akin moves through the darkness.
His feet are bare.
His body is weak.
His heart is heavy.
Ajilomi is behind him.
But his future is uncertain.
For the first time, he is truly alone.
EXT. DEEP FOREST – LATER
Akin stops.
His stomach growls.
He has not eaten all day.
The whispers in his mind return.
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"You are more than you know…"
Akin shakes his head.
He does not know who speaks.
He only knows one thing—
He must survive.
EXT. RIVERBANK – MIDNIGHT
The moonlight reflects off the river.
Akin kneels beside the water.
His hands tremble.
He cups the water and drinks.
The cold refreshes him.
But then—a sound.
Branches snap.
Akin's head jerks up.
His eyes scan the darkness.
Something is watching him.
EXT. RIVERBANK – MOMENTS LATER
A shadow moves between the trees.
Akin rises slowly.
His muscles tense.
He is not alone.
A low growl.
Then—a flash of fur.
Akin barely dodges.
A massive creature lunges from the darkness—
A forest panther.
Its eyes glow red.
Its teeth drip with hunger.
Akin's heart pounds.
He has no weapons.
No strength left.
Only his instincts.
EXT. RIVERBANK – THE FIGHT
The panther swipes.
Akin ducks.
He rolls away, breathing hard.
The beast circles him.
Its muscles ripple.
Its claws dig into the dirt.
Then—it attacks again.
Akin reacts.
His body moves on its own.
He leaps higher than any man should.
(Impossible.)
He lands behind the panther.
The beast whirls.
Akin's hands glow faintly.
His fingers burn.
Something awakens.
But there is no time to question.
The panther lunges.
Akin strikes.
His fist connects.
BOOM.
The force shakes the trees.
The panther collapses.
Its body twitches.
Then—silence.
EXT. RIVERBANK – AFTERMATH
Akin stares at his hands.
They still glow faintly.
His breath shudders.
What is this power?
He looks at the panther's body.
Then—his hunger returns.
His choice is clear.
He survived.
Now, he must eat.
EXT. DEEP FOREST – MORNING
Smoke rises from a small fire.
Akin chews slowly.
The roasted panther meat fills his stomach.
For the first time since his banishment…
He feels alive.
But his journey is just beginning.
Far in the distance—a road.
And beyond it—a new destiny.
Akin rises.
He leaves the fire behind.
And he walks forward.
EXT. TRADE ROAD – MIDDAY
The sun beats down on the dusty path.
Akin walks alone.
His feet are tired.
His body aches.
But he does not stop.
The forest is behind him.
Ahead—civilization.
For the first time in days…
He sees a village in the distance.
EXT. EDGE OF VILLAGE – MOMENTS LATER
Akin approaches slowly.
The village is small.
Farmers work in the fields.
Children play in the dirt.
Women carry baskets of food.
It is a place of peace.
Akin hesitates.
He has nothing.
No money.
No home.
But his stomach growls.
He must find food.
EXT. VILLAGE MARKET – LATER
The market buzzes with life.
Merchants shout prices.
The smell of fresh bread fills the air.
Akin moves through the crowd.
His eyes scan the stalls.
He stops at a fruit stand.
His mouth waters.
But he has no money.
The merchant glares.
MERCHANT
"If you have no cowries, move along!"
Akin clenches his fists.
Hunger pains him.
Then—a voice behind him.
MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER
"Let him have it."
Akin turns.
A man in a dark robe stands behind him.
His face is hidden.
His presence is powerful.
The merchant frowns.
MERCHANT
"Do you know him?"
MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER
"That does not matter. Give him food."
The merchant hesitates.
Then—he obeys.
Akin watches in shock.
Who is this stranger?
EXT. VILLAGE OUTSKIRTS – NIGHT
Akin sits by a small fire.
The mysterious traveler sits across from him.
They eat in silence.
Finally—Akin speaks.
AKIN
"Why did you help me?"
The traveler chuckles.
MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER
"Because you needed it."
Akin narrows his eyes.
AKIN
"That's not all, is it?"
The traveler pauses.
Then—he pulls back his hood.
His face is scarred.
His eyes glow faintly.
Like Akin's.
Akin's heart pounds.
Who is this man?
EXT. VILLAGE OUTSKIRTS – NIGHT
The fire crackles between them.
Akin stares at the traveler.
His glowing eyes reflect the firelight.
The silence is thick.
Finally—Akin speaks.
AKIN
"Who… are you?"
The traveler smiles.
MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER
"A man who has walked the path you now tread."
Akin frowns.
AKIN
"You know what I am?"
The traveler nods.
MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER
"You are blessed… and cursed."
Akin's chest tightens.
Blessed.
Cursed.
He has always felt both.
AKIN
"Tell me everything."
EXT. VILLAGE OUTSKIRTS – FLASHBACK SEQUENCE
The traveler leans forward.
His voice is low.
His words carry weight.
MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER
"Long ago, before the gods withdrew their hands from this world, warriors walked among men—blessed with unnatural power."
Akin listens intently.
MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER
"But power… comes with a price."
Akin's fists tighten.
AKIN
"I have felt it."
The traveler nods.
MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER
"Those who are chosen—are hunted."
Akin's blood runs cold.
AKIN
"By who?"
The traveler's eyes darken.
MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER
"By those who fear what they do not understand."
EXT. AJILOMI PALACE – NIGHT (MEANWHILE)
Inside the palace walls…
Ogunlaja sits on his throne.
His face is hard.
A warrior kneels before him.
A warrior with a scarred eye.
WARRIOR
"We found him, my king."
Ogunlaja's eyes gleam.
OBA OGUNLAJA
"And?"
The warrior hesitates.
WARRIOR
"He is not alone."
Ogunlaja leans forward.
OBA OGUNLAJA
"Who is with him?"
The warrior pauses.
Then—he whispers a name.
Ogunlaja's face darkens.
He grips the arms of his throne.
OBA OGUNLAJA
"Prepare the men. We march at dawn."
EXT. VILLAGE OUTSKIRTS – LATER THAT NIGHT
The fire burns low.
Akin feels uneasy.
The traveler watches him closely.
MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER
"You must leave before sunrise."
Akin frowns.
AKIN
"Why?"
The traveler exhales.
MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER
"Because death is coming for you."
Akin's heart pounds.
He looks toward the dark horizon.
And for the first time—he senses it.
Something dangerous is near.
Something unstoppable.
And it is coming for him
EXT. AJILOMI PALACE – DAWN
The sun rises over Ajilomi.
But peace does not come with it.
Inside the palace courtyard…
Warriors stand armed.
Silent. Waiting.
Ogunlaja steps forward.
His cloak billows in the wind.
He lifts his hand.
The warriors drop to one knee.
OBA OGUNLAJA
"Today, we cleanse Ajilomi of its greatest threat."
The warriors pound their chests.
OBA OGUNLAJA
"Akin has awakened something… unnatural."
His voice is sharp.
OBA OGUNLAJA
"We cannot allow it to live."
The warriors rise.
Swords drawn.
Spears raised.
They march.
EXT. VILLAGE OUTSKIRTS – SAME TIME
Akin's eyes snap open.
Something is wrong.
He sits up.
The traveler watches him.
MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER
"They are coming."
Akin's body tenses.
The air feels heavy.
Like a storm is brewing.
He stands.
AKIN
"Then we must leave."
The traveler shakes his head.
MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER
"You cannot run from destiny."
Akin's chest tightens.
AKIN
"What do you mean?"
The traveler steps closer.
MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER
"This is the moment that defines you."
Akin's breath quickens.
His fingers curl into fists.
Then—
A horn sounds in the distance.
Ogunlaja's warriors approach.
Akin grits his teeth.
AKIN
"Then I will face it."
EXT. FOREST TRAIL – DAWN
The marching footsteps shake the earth.
Ogunlaja rides at the front.
His warriors move like shadows.
Then—
A figure steps onto the trail.
A lone warrior.
Blocking their path.
Ogunlaja narrows his eyes.
OBA OGUNLAJA
"Move."
The warrior does not move.
Instead—he draws his sword.
The warriors shift uneasily.
They know who this is.
The first warrior of Ajilomi.
The traveler.
Ogunlaja's jaw tightens.
OBA OGUNLAJA
"I should have known you would interfere."
The traveler smiles.
MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER
"You fear what you do not understand, old friend."
Ogunlaja scowls.
OBA OGUNLAJA
"Step aside."
The traveler shakes his head.
MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER
"No."
The tension thickens.
Then—
Ogunlaja lifts his hand.
His warriors attack.
EXT. VILLAGE OUTSKIRTS – SAME TIME
Akin hears the battle begin.
His heart pounds.
He clenches his fists.
Power surges through his veins.
He must make a choice.
Run?
Or fight?
His body already knows the answer.
Akin takes a deep breath.
Then—
He charges toward the battle.
Destiny awaits.
EXT. FOREST TRAIL – DAWN
The air is thick with tension.
The sound of clashing metal fills the forest.
Ogunlaja's warriors surround the traveler.
But he stands firm.
His sword gleams in the morning light.
One warrior charges.
A swift parry.
A counter-strike—steel meets flesh.
The warrior falls.
Ogunlaja narrows his eyes.
He dismounts.
OBA OGUNLAJA
"You cannot protect him forever."
The traveler smirks.
MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER
"I do not need to. He will protect himself."
Ogunlaja's expression hardens.
Then—
A thunderous roar.
A warrior flies backward.
Another collapses.
The soldiers turn.
And see—
Akin.
Standing at the edge of the battlefield.
His eyes burn with determination.
His body radiates power.
The warriors hesitate.
Ogunlaja does not.
He steps forward.
His gaze locked onto Akin.
OBA OGUNLAJA
"So you have finally come."
Akin does not reply.
Instead—
He raises his fists.
A silent challenge.
Ogunlaja nods.
And draws his sword.
EXT. FOREST BATTLEFIELD – MOMENTS LATER
The world fades.
Only Akin and Ogunlaja exist.
The king lunges.
Akin dodges.
A blade whistles past his ear.
Ogunlaja swings again.
Akin blocks with his forearm.
The impact shakes his bones.
But he does not fall.
Instead—
He strikes.
A fist to Ogunlaja's chest.
The king staggers.
His eyes widen.
Akin's strength… is unnatural.
Ogunlaja grits his teeth.
He slashes.
Akin steps back.
The blade slices his arm.
Blood drips.
But Akin does not flinch.
He lunges.
A punch—full force.
It connects.
Ogunlaja flies backward.
He crashes into the ground.
Silence.
Akin breathes heavily.
The warriors stare in shock.
Their king—defeated.
Ogunlaja coughs.
Blood stains his lips.
He looks up at Akin.
And for the first time—
He sees.
Not a boy.
Not a threat.
But a warrior.
A ruler.
A king.
Ogunlaja closes his eyes.
And whispers—
OBA OGUNLAJA
"It seems… my time has ended."
Akin steps forward.
He kneels.
And places a hand on Ogunlaja's chest.
Their eyes meet.
For the first time—
There is understanding.
Then—
Ogunlaja takes his final breath.
The king has fallen.
And Akin—
Has risen.