Lampa Kingdom was still under tension and preparation in wait of this fateful event. King Kang'ethe and his wife Jacinta were the most troubled. They could not stop to blame themselves for having no heir to the throne, if not the gods. They were certain that it was the main reason why King Martin threatened to attack.
If wishes were horses, they could have an heir to the throne for; they could have given an ear to the council members to adopt. King Kang'ethe, back in the days got married to Jacinta while still in power. After their marriage, he realized the pleasure of being in love. He loved Jacinta so much that he never dreamt of a life without her.
It was during this time that he decided every man had the right to love and the people were at liberty to fall in love. A year later, they were blessed with a beautiful daughter and heir to the throne. Lampa being the only Kingdom where the people had the right to love, this brought a lot of tension in the other Kingdoms. After a while of push and pull between King Kang'ethe and other Kings concerning this issue, they decided to teach him a lesson.
They came together and united the troops under the command of King Guantai to attack Lampa and strip Kang'ethe off his power. They attacked it without notice. If it were not for the favor of the gods that Lampa was the largest hence had enough warriors to fight back in defense, it could have been forgotten. They fought to the last drop of blood and finally won the battle. Many of their people, animals and property had been destroyed.
It was then that this daughter, heir to the throne disappeared in the chaos of battle. Ever since then, they never laid eyes on her neither did they hear of her ware bouts. They had nothing else to do other than burry an empty casket in honor of their beloved daughter. With their daughter and the only heir to the throne gone, Lampa needed an heir.
A while after these painful times, they tried to have other children but to no avail. Since this time, the council members had been advising the King to marry another wife or to adopt another child. He had been turning it down because of his much love for his wife and his lost daughter. They could not dare the thought of adopting a child yet.
It was from then that Kang'ethe and Jacinta became lovers of peace and made things easy for the people. He believed that the people were not to be oppressed for; even they would die during battle and from other causes just like those in power. A trait known to other Kings as weakness and most abolished.
Back to the present day, the tension of war in Lampa was very high. Each day that the sun rose was twice as long the ordinal days. This fateful event had every soul in the land on toes. The day the Kamu warriors would attack. They knew that, come this day, many would have to die to protect their land and for the safety of others. Death was knocking on their doors earlier than they thought.
One morning, among these expectant days finally shortened the wait and gave birth. This day was a day like no other. It was a day that the sweetness of the sun's rays was felt the shortest in Lampa Kingdom. The one day that became a curse to the people of Lampa Kingdom in many years and for many more that came.
This was the day that Lampa woke up to the attack from the Kamu warriors led by their King, Martin. Up and down, Lampa warriors ran in search of weapon and taking positions to guard the gates of the Community. Women, children and animals ran too for their safety. It was a day that, even surviving animals have in memory crystal clear to this day.
The battle was on, exchange of fire and sword by the warriors from both Kingdoms. Red was the theme of the day. Nose tales were chocking to the awful smell of spilt blood. Chicks flooding with streams of tears for those who had been snatched their loved ones by the sword. It was a day not to remember, yet remained in the memories of those that survived!
An eye for an eye they did not for fairness but for survival. It was a battle not seen by many since the one by Guantai and other Kings against love. Indeed, Kamu had prepared so well for this war. Martin was ready to take over the rule of Lampa Kingdom. Were it not for the fact that, Captain Joseph and the Princess had a plan to lose the war in order to have a chance to play their game, Lampa was to sing a different theme song the following morning.
After hours of sword exchange, Martin realized that his warriors were losing the battle and called it off. He commanded the warriors to retreat and warned King Kang'ethe that it was not over. That was just but the beginning and that he should prepare for worse next time.
"Oh hey to the gods," sang the people of Lampa Kingdom on the sight of Kamu warriors retreat. It was a glorious moment that none had expected, a time best for those of less faith to the gods to jog their memory. Much blood had been shed and a lot of death but, the end of the battle was a reason to wear a smile.
Martin was not satisfied at all why his warriors had to lose like that and demanded an answer from the Captain. The retreat was not a weakness to him but he just had to save the horde to fight next time. For the very first time, Martin had to break his own code, no retreat no surrender.
Lampa was left to pick up the remains of what used to be their peaceful home and Kingdom for mending. The dead were buried with honor and those that had lost their loved ones were comforted. Sorrow was all over Lampa but the comforting factor was that they fought to defend their land, possessions and the rule of King Kang'ethe. All this was still at their reach after all.
Captain Joseph expected a rough time from the King. He knew that they were together with the Princess when planning all that, but it had come a time when he had to face Martin alone. The King needed an answer as to why his battalion let him down the very time he needed them most.
As if that was not enough, Mwithali, the nagging warrior was at his back. He started the questioning of what went wrong and who was to blame for it. The Captain, in rage told him that he was not obliged to answer to him and if he needed somebody to blame, it was the whole battalion.
"Joseph, what happened out there at the battle field? I thought, we were supposed to win the battle?" asked Mwithali.
"You tell me friend, you were also at the battle field. You should be aware of what happened such that, we had to retreat," replied Joseph.
"In case you forgot, you are the Captain and it was your duty to see the warriors to success. Unless, you are not good enough to be Captain," continued Mwithali.
"Look here my friend, I am Captain and we lost the battle, I don't think I am to blame but, all of us as a horde. After all, I am not to answer to you anyway. A word of advice; just mind your own business, and, get off my back friend," said Captain Joseph.
"Okay. I am minding my own business, but do not forget that you have a question to answer to the King, and, we the warriors will not be there to help. How do you think it feels not to be Captain? You better find out this soon enough," said Mwithali.
"You will die in wait for you to be Captain and for me to be deprived off my title. I do not see how someone who does not control his own life can lead warriors to war. You'd rather do something about your life first," said Joseph.
"Well, I hear you friend but, I was just trying to help. Success in your case and hope you lead us well next time," said Mwithali.
"You better do friend, and by the way, if I was King, people like you I could hung for being such a looser. Good Luck," said Joseph.
"You don't have to wish me luck. Save that for yourself. You need it more as you answer to the King," replied Mwithali.
"Just go to hell. Go to hell!" said Joseph to Mwithali.
"I hope to find you there first partner," replied Mwithali.
The thought of blaming one for the failure of the whole force was an indication that, Mwithali had some hidden agenda. The Captain told Mwithali. Just as he thought, days later, he was summoned by the King. He was required to give a statement of why the warriors had to retreat and not win the war.