Ophidia

CHAPTER TWO ( The most wanted person in Ophidia )

Skalia was known for many good things that's why the Cobra tribe fought hard to attain it. It's

criminals however were the worst of the worst, they had rapists, murderers, r****t murderers, bandits

and all sorts of criminals. But none would come as close to Jackandi, he was locked up for killing five

chiefs from the Taipan, Viper and Python tribe, four chiefs from the Cobra tribe and one slitherane

king. No chief has managed to reign for more than a year with him around, he was even given the

nickname Scourge. He escaped Skalia's prison so many times that they had a building specifically for

him. His cell was guarded by twenty people. The prison was built across the river near a waterfall that

was near Skalia.

At the front door of the prison was a man in a uniform that was dark green with an bronze breast

plate, bronze shoulder pads, leather gloves with a set of keys dangling from the right glove and

leather boots , an iron helmet with the cobra symbol on it and bronze sword in it's black sheath, the

man was about one 1.90cm tall,had a thick beard with some grey in it, had darker brown skin , was

very muscular and had a lot of scars on his neck and body. He had this brutish like appearance. He

was heading for the floor where Jackandi was being held prisoner

"Good morning commander Muya"said a head guard to the man. His uniform was similar to the man's

but instead of dark green the uniform was blue and as for the normal guards their uniform was grey.

"Morning Mano, I hope our special prisoner is still in his cell",he responded. His voice was very raspy.

"Yes he is commander, we've doubled our security because of the new chief's takeover ceremony"

"And when is that Mano?"

"In two days commander."

"And the Njoka?"

"Also two days commander."

"Better triple on security Mano."

"With all do respect commander I think we can handle one man."

" this man has been a pain in my neck for a long time, when I give you an order,you obey it without

question do you understand?"

"Ye....yes commander but-"

"Do you understand damn it!"

"Yes commander."

"That'll be all, carry on with your duties"

"Yes commander ", the guard walked away.

Muya proceeded to walk to the cell as many guards greeted him and assured him that their prisoner is

not going anywhere. Although he was assured that,he still doubted it.

finally reached the cell door and knocked with the secret knock. The door was opened and inside was

this man suspended by shackles that were attached to each of his limbs, the man was not large in

stature he was about 170cm tall, didn't have large muscles but had a lot of muscle definition. He had

on nothing but a pair of worn out trousers on. He looked about 21 years old with some patchy facial

hair that was more thick at the chin and a messy afro and dark brown skin. However, he looked

nothing like Ophidia's most dangerous criminal, he didn't even look like he was capable of stealing

cookies out of the jar. The commander walked into the cell

"Ahh commander Muya", Jackandi said. His voice wasn't very deep." Are you here because it's my

birthday?" The commander snarled at him."Ohh looks like someone didn't have enough sleep last

night",he said with a smirk on his face." Can you guess how old I turned today commander?" The

commander just looked at him and continued walking to talk to a head gaurd." Four years old can you

believe that?"

"Oh I believe it",said the commander as he walked to the head guard. "You have finally snapped into

madness."

"And you have finally become hideous",Jackandi quipped." Oh, silly me,you have always been hideous,

how could I have forgotten." The guards in the cell started lightly chuckling. "Hey commander!" The

commander ignored him and continued walking to the head guard. He then reached where he was

standing and began to talk.

"The chief's takeover ceremony is in two days " said the commander to the guard in a low voice.

"Two days alread-"

"Keep your voice down!"

Jackandi smirked. "What's the matter,you don't want me to be in on your little conversation? Are you

joining later for a drink?"

"Shutup!",the commander said ."Anyway,the Njoka will also be chosen in two days time,so I need you

to triple on security for the next three days and get our best guards on the job, don't let this man

escape,do you hear me ?"

"Yes commander but I think the security will be enough."

"Triple on security." He said gritting his teeth.

"Ye...yes commander."

"Alright have a good day then."

"Thank you commander."

The commander started heading for the exit.

"Hey commander!" Jackandi said "have a nice day."

"Thank you Jackandi. "

"Oh and tell the new chief to wear something nice, he wouldn't to spend his last day in Ophidia looking

like a peasant." Jackandi said with a smirk. The commander walked to Jackandi looking furious." Did I

strike a nerve there?"

"You listen up "the commander said with his right hand pointed at Jackandi." You will not lay a hand

on that chief"

"Really? And what in Ophidia is going to stop me?"

"Me.... I'll take you on by myself if I have to."

"Your too slow....you can't keep up with me." The commander just starred at him.

"You will rot in this cell, your days of killing chiefs are over ." with his finger still pointing at

Jackandi. Jackandi smirked and then bit the commander's wrist. "Ahh you rat!", The commander

screamed in pain. The guards drew their weapons but the commander signalled them to stand down."

Have a nice time in prison you vermin". Jackandi was quiet," what? No comment? I guess you've finally

shut up huh?". He then put his left hand on Jackandi's throat. " If you ever try that again, I will

personally pull out your gullet and cut it in half do you understand?"

Jackandi just smirked and looked at him.

The commander snarled and walked out.

"Do not forget to triple on security", he said to a head guard he met outside.

"May I get you a cloth to wipe your wound commander?"

"No need I'll just pour some venom on it when I get home."

"Okay then" the commander hopped onto his Zebra and started off for home,his home was far but

he didn't mind the long trip. He actually enjoyed the alone time. He lived all the way in a place

called timpa land with his wife and daughter. On the way home, he remembered that his daughter

liked pomegranates when he came across one dangling from the tree. But his wife didn't like it when

she ate them because she would become really energetic and it would be hard to put her to sleep.

He plucked it anyway and stuffed it in his pouch. After a two hour journey ,he finally made it home.

Outside waiting for him was his daughter. She was very happy to see him. She was jumping up and

down in a green dress. She was 6 years old and had energy to spare.

"Papa! Papa!" She yelled. The commander chuckled. He was tough as nails but his little girl brought

out his soft side. "How was your day pa pa?" Asked without waiting for him to get off the Zebra.

"It was alright princess."

"Did you catch some bad people pa pa?"

"No Mila",he said with a smile on his face. "But guess what I got you." He then got off the Zebra and

put her to sit on it." Guess"

"Is it a flower?"

"Bigger."

"Is it a rhino?"

"Oooo smaller."

"Is it a bird?"

"Smaller and rounder." She gasped.

"Is it a pomegranate!"

"She keep your voice down, we don't want mama to know now do we?"

"Ssshhhh keep your voice down." He laughed and then he whispered "sorry."

"And what are my King and princess giggling about?"his wife asked, standing at the door of their

little cottage. She was wearing a dress that was similar to her daughter's.

"Ohh it's nothing" said the little girl. Her mother giggled.

"Okay....if you say so." She replied." But your supper is ready for you." Mano lifted her off the Zebra

and put her down.

"Hurry up before your food gets cold." He said. She then ran to the cottage and then she dropped

the pomegranate behind her mother. Then she looked at her father and put her fore finger on her

lips signaling him to keep quiet. Then he winked at her and his wife looked behind to see what was

happening but she didn't see anything.

"She then said your food will also get cold if you don't come in", she said to him.

"Okay I'm coming." He then tied the Zebra to a tree and walked to his wife. He held her by the waist

and gave her a kiss.

"How was work?" She asked him.

"It was alright", he replied. He didn't want to tell her that Jackandi bit him. Because she was going to

start worrying. So he didn't bring it up."I'll see you later. I just need to take care of something." He

then let go of her and she smiled, whispered something into his ear and went into the cottage.

Outside was a table with a bottle of venom and a chair by it's side. He sat down to put venom on his

wound and he removed his glove and poured venom on the wound. Then he looked at the bitten glove

and the image of Jackandi biting him popped up in his mind . But another thing popped up in his head.

He noticed that the glove was bitten where he kept the keys for Jackandi's shackles and realised that

the keys from his glove were missing. Right were Jackandi bit him. "s**t!", he exclaimed as he untied

his Zebra , got onto his it and rushed back to the prison.