I can't return like this. I have to talk to someone I trust, Zain said to himself. He flew to Jenner's house and found the window in her room open, but she wasn't inside. Where could she be? She couldn't be at Mountain Du. Surely she isn't going to talk to that day-dreaming creep Christ, but I'll still check it out.
He flew to Mountain Du and spotted Christ. He came down and saw Jenner kissing Christ. His heart stopped for a while; the sun became hot on him. He didn't know if he should be happy or ashamed. He turned back and flew away with his anger. His thoughts were not saving Ozan, but to destroy or let out his anger somewhere.
It was already time for him to return. Everyone in the palace was happy to see him. "Son, welcome back," his dad said happily. "I am good. When would the game begin?" Zain looked at the sky and tightened his fist. He went inside, looking at all the food prepared for him. He didn't want any for himself but was looking for someone. "Gomora!" he called out.
"Yes, Lord?" Gomora responded fast.
"Where is Uzman?" he asked.
"Uzman is in jail for his public prophecy," Gomora replied.
"Take me to him," he ordered.
"Sir, his prophecies are dangerous," Gomora said in fear.
"That is not a request; it's an order," Zain said firmly.
"Yes, Lord."
The gates opened as he walked into the prison. He saw Uzman sitting, smiling, and happy in a freaky way. He moved closer, and their eyes met. "Which way?" Zain asked.
Uzman laughed, "We all will die, and you will be the only survivor. Rapture is coming, Rapture is coming," he started singing.
"Shut up! What's the way out?" Zain shouted back.
"The funny thing about life is that no one gets out alive. This is why our only way is death. But where do we go after death is unknown; the same is the fate of the world," Uzman replied.
Zain, angry at his answer, held him against the wall again. "What's the way out?"
"Ha ha ha, you will only make my death less painful than the end of times. But when the time is near, when you make your choice, only then would the fate of Ozan fully rest on you," Uzman taunted.
Zain threw him away and told the first guard, Feed him once every nine days to make sure he is alive.
"I won't even live nine days," Uzman said again with a laugh.
Zain walked out as the gate closed.
Dad, yeti is dead. Rapture is going to take place. What is our plan?" Zain asked.
"I know what is coming, and I have a plan. But for now, our people will live in peace and happiness for the rest of their days," his dad replied.
"What's your plan?" he yelled.
"We would have the Warlords Games as planned, and you will be the victor. Make sure by all means you defeat Axel, son of the Hanz nation. He is the strongest warlord for the past ten years, and you will bring pride to this planet. We will not have this conversation again", his father said back in anger.
The Warlords Games had come, and the people rejoiced for all the many warlords that would face off. Their voices were as loud as they would ever be.
Zuma stood up as quietness went through everybody at the stands. Then he spoke, Our might is our people, and our strength is in our unity. Today, we remember who we are because we are more than conquerors.He raised his hands and took his seat. Everyone continued to shout.
The shout increased as Axel came out with all the introductions starting. "Axel, the son of Hanz. Hanuman the Slayer. Jonadab the Mighty." Names kept coming as the people started shouting. Then his name was mentioned, "Zain, the Lord Child of Ozan." The people didn't shout much, for most of them thought he was a weakling. Some were happy for he was Majesty, and some talked down about him.
Then Zain remembered the words of Naka, The part of a god is tranquility, and the part of a demon is anger. Never be angry as you will be predictable.
The forty-eight warlords stood on the ring as the ring raised and stayed on air. the gong sounded to start the games.
Everyone tried attacking, as Zain went calm and turned god. He hit the ground; the ring split, and everyone fell off except Hanuman and Axel stood on the ring. Everyone shouted with a loud voice. Axel used a back attack and took out Hanuman. It was Axel and Zain on the ring. Zain was surprised and said, Wow, yes, I did it.
Axel stood, looked at Zain, and said, "You are a wonder. Let's end this right here, right now." Zain replied, eager to finish his fight.
Axel, fully knowing he can't take Zain down at god mode, thought of what to do and smiled. "Look at your wife to be and Christ sitting together. I guess this makes you happy", taunting Zain.
He looked at them; his focus and calm were shaking. He looked at Axel, made the first attack, but Axel read it and gave a back attack. Zain went to the ground and stood up slowly. He turned and started attacking without a plan, hit the Radnack fire head split. Axel dodged, grabbed him, and hit him in his stomach. He fell, and he could see his blue blood on the floor.
Axel held him at the neck as he kept hitting. There were mixed feelings everywhere, as everyone, even those not in the stand and at home, could see how Zain was beaten. He dropped Zain and yelled, "Is this what you call the next Lord of Ozan?" Zuma looked away in disappointment.
Christ's voice came as a little sound and whispered to Zain. "Give your life to me, and I will give you salvation."
"Never," he said as his voice cracked.
"Tell me to come into your heart," Christ repeated.
Before he spoke, Axel hit him on the floor with his legs. He went back and said, "Help me." , "Repeat after me, 'Come into my life, save me, and make me a new creation", Christ continued, Zain not having any other choice did as Christ asked
With a smile on his face Christ said softly "Let there be light."
There was light everywhere as no one could see anything, and Zain heard the words, "Eyes open," and he could see clearly. Then he went for a Radnack fire head split; it hit Axel as he fell to the ground, half dead.
Zain was standing; no voice was heard from Axel. Health workers came to check him and ruled the fight in Zain's favor. The crowd shouted for glory.
His father became happy as his name was mentioned throughout the planet. The congratulations were much as Zain didn't even have time for himself that day. He saw the happiness of his people, and joy filled his heart too, For the first time, he was not looked at as his father's son or a weakling but as a champion.
Then Christ came, and he took Christ to a private chamber. Christ asked, "Tell me the truth. What is this on your neck? For I am your lord now, and I deserve it."
He tried to lie, but he couldn't. He was surprised how he couldn't lie to Christ, so he said, "This is half of the heart of Ohe, the sovereign supreme being of Ohlm, our universe." Then Christ asked, "Where is the second?" Zain was hesitant to answer before he could say anything; Jenner walked in. He saw her and excused himself. Jenner tried to talk, but he walked like she didn't exist, hoping in his heart that she would keep chasing after him. She tried to call him, but he didn't answer.
"I will be going now," Christ told Jenner and left, but Jenner felt something odd and tailed Christ.