" Whoa... Where is this?. Are you sure that a place like this still exists in the world?". Bless asked utterly surprised as they walked through the woods, surrounded by nature, and wildlife.
" This is another realm. In this world, dark creatures and celestial beings are here. It's another part of the world, that is oblivious to people". Sasha said.
" So... Where are we heading to?". Bless asked with his gaze fixed at a group of giraffes, heading to a swarm of another forest. He was marvelled by the works of nature, mountains and waterfall that gave him an air of happiness and sense of belonging.
" We are heading to meet the great Ozu ikuto, a legendary black spider that has lived for more than a thousand of years. She is the keeper of this realm, and was handed by Chukwuokike, god of creation to look after these creatures". Sasha explained.
" Oh.. but how did you meet her?. I'm really curious to know".
Nengi laughed, Sasha smiled. The little human was so curious, well, he had to, if not, it would be considered as abnormal, just coming to school, get beaten up by a group of bullies and meeting a group of supernatural kinds.
" Phoneixs are creatures that are reborn by taking over the ashes of their predecessors, they are distinguished by their scorching flames, burning up any kind of substance . Years ago... My family was hunted by a group of celestial beings from the underworld, and raided most of us. Majority of us were killed indefinitely by absorbing our soul energy, turning us to ashes and thereby we could no longer regenerate again. I was saved by Ozu ikuto, whom rescued us .. but by then, I was the only surviving one". Sasha revealed leaving Bless utterly stunned .
Sasha continued" She took me in and nursed me, for years till I decided to live a normal life with humans..of course it was my wish, but I just wanted to experience what the world has to offer. Co- habiting with you humans wasn't easy at first trust me... I met Nengi, who is a nightshades witch. Her entire family are all witches... And Ozo... ". He paused looking away , Bless was keen in finding out Ozo's identity.
" Why did you pause?. Tell me... Ozo's identity?. I need to know??". Bless complained.
" Over curiosity kills boy... Ozo will tell you himself zu". Nengi spoke instead.
Bless huffed. Why were they keeping Ozo's identity as a secret?. Ozo telling him?. That would be mission impossible.
" We are almost there... Meanwhile, can you tell us how you ended up in Nigeria?".
Nengi asked with a playful smile. Sasha scoffed again, wondering whether his crazy friend was beginning to fall in love.
Bless shrugged" You see... My parents are Nigerians...and they decided to relocate to Africa, to me, I swear I don't know the reason,and neither of them wants to tell me. So, here I am now..". Bless narrated.
" That's it?. Relocating without any definite reason?. Who does that?". Sasha asked.
" My parents do that ". Bless chimned in, with Nengi's chuckle following.
" So... You are taking me to meet a spider?. Right?". Bless asked, making Sasha wonder if he had grown two heads.
" Ozu ikuto is not an ordinary spider... Beware of your speech here, we are heading to the territory of soul beasts and demons... If I were you, I'd rather be cautious of what I say..". Nengi advised.
Bless knew he had to shut up, he was never a great talker, so why was he talking a lot recently?. He shook his head and kept mute... He remembered what Nengi told him of..
" Demons??.w- will I find demons here?".
" Of course... You will". Nengi replied watching his countenance.
Bless screamed" Shit!. Really??".
" Will you keep it down?. I told you...". Nengi covered his mouth, shutting him up completely.
Sasha rolled his eyes, watching as Nengi starred at him with a mischievous look, it was completely evident that she has interest in him... Or maybe, playing with his head. Sometimes, Nengi was hard to understand.
" If you see anything scary... I will make sure you don't get hurt". Nengi promised.
Bless nodded, grateful that Nengi was truly supportive. Sasha walked past them, with Nengi leaving Bless to placate Sasha.
Draping an arm over his shoulder, she whispered " Are you jealous?". she asked him, making Sasha stare at her in disbelief causing her to give him a flirting wink.
" Jealous of what?. You ?. You are just so funny Nengi, I'm not". He inwardly loved the way she winked at him, making his heart skip a beat.
" Oh, really???... Cos, I...". She paused smelling his skin.
" Stop that!". Sasha said trying to brush her off him, but Nengi didn't bulge.
" I smell jealousy and envy...trust me, you are not far from that". Nengi persisted.
" Well, you are wrong. Cos, I'm not"!.
" Ha!. You are just covering up..., but you know I'm always yours to take". Nengi said
Sasha knew it. Nengi was messing around and it was starting to get at him.
He halted and flashed Nengi a seductive smile, speaking in a low and enticing tone, trying to touch Nengi, whom took few steps away from him. " That's my league witch, don't try to flirt with me again, or else, you will spend the night in my bed, rolling the sheets with me". Sasha warned playfully.
Nengi covered her ears, and Bless coughed at what he heard. Sasha was just so shameless and yet he liked that side of him. Nengi was a handful, nevertheless, he enjoyed her company, he wished that he would forever remain in this world.