CHRONICLES OF THE FOURTH HORSEMAN

ONWARDS (conclusion)

The group had spent a whole day looking for the two Magix creature.One knew to hide too well and it was almost impossible to find, the other knew just how to behave all too well and it was impossible to believe it was a magix.The inpundulu, a perfect actor.In Human form, the creature never tried to hide that much, it never even lied.It was disguised as a rich businessman who had just moved into the village for a hide out.He had a state of the art local bar where he sold super good stuff for a little amount of money.He called himself Impu and people especially those that liked cheap drinks and handouts liked him.In this case, almost everybody.

His club was open day and night despite the strict rules about clubs operating during work hours.His pockets were deep enough to pay off the authorities so he could operate whenever he wanted, however he wanted.People around him were happy.During the day, he helped them, worked with them and everyone thought he was the reason the place was so peaceful.He welcomed everyone to his home, he listened to the people's problems and even did something to help them whenever he could.That had made Tom, John and Miss Griffin doubt the reading on the machine which was the one that had pointed them to him, the man was too good to be a Nagix and even if he was, the three believed it was the Abada.

They walked in, talked to him and by the end of there two hours conversation, they felt like they had known him all their lives.He treated them to a sweet home made African lunch meal, there was nothing they would have loved more about him.They walked out believing Mr Impu was the guy who needed their help and protection.It was well past four when they met by the woods as they had agreed, but when they got there, Ophie, Ally and Duke were not back yet, Geo was however waiting right there as the group had asked him to earlier.He was left behind to take care of their belongings and make sure nobody saw or took them.A job he hated but he also knew he was the best at.The three automatically concluded that their friends must have found the "Impudulu" and maybe it knew what they were out to do and that meant the three were in trouble.

Tom Suggested they follow the trail to their friends and help them.Miss Griffin would do just that as his senses were sharp and strong, not quite as Ophie's but strong enough to track anybody provided he had their scent.Geo however didn't think it was a good idea and he was against it and so was John.The group fell into one hell of an argument and for the first time they had a physical fight.A fight that left Tom with a wound and John with a broken finger.The three, John, Tom and Griffin seemed to me much more aggressive than they naturally were.It would have made sense if Griffin had started the fight, but as it happened, Tom of all people had actually thrown the first blow.Geo had tried his best from stopping them but the more he tried the harder they fought amongst themselves.Geo never really thought about it but he should have.Instead, he was out getting what he knew they would need.He sat down on a log and started crying, collecting the tears into his usual bottles.He figured the boys were just tired and they would get over it as soon as the hunt was over.

"Why dare you people following me?," Nandi had asked at last.She was a serious lady who never said much.Ophie had noted she was different even without the help of the tiny machine on Ally's hands.He had walked up to her and tried to start a conversation with her but the middle aged lady just walked away.The group had followed her for a really long time until she got home.Ophie then went up and knocked on her door.She opened it, looked around, walked back in and slammed the door before Ophie's eyes.But Ophie nocked yet again and this time she listened to them and even let them into her beautiful tiny house.

"I know you are a magix, and from the looks of it, you are hiding from someone but you don't intend to run.Who are you," Ophie said softly.He was answering to her question about the reason why they followed her home.On realizing the people in her house were not just ordinary people, she took a seat next to Ally and decided to open up to them.She knew they were not bad people, she also could tell they were our here in a genuine need to help her and she thought that maybe it was not a bad idea.After all, she had nothing to loose.

"My name is Nandi, I am one of the few remaining Abadas in the universe.I came here because after I was turned many many years ago, this was my home.I had leave it behind for the greater good as my people were a threat to the human race.We attracted so much attention from the filthy Impudulu and in its attempt to hunt us it also hurt the poor creatures and we could not just seat around and watch.We walked into the magix world willingly.When the wall fell, i thought I should come by and visit my home.Of course it was all new and strange and I expected that.What I didn't expect however, was the fact that the people themselves had turned it into a war zone and a grave yard.I had to stay and bring back peace, but I also attracted the Impundulu and now it is out there hunting for me.Pretending to be helping the people but also using them to start a war between themselves again. Maybe with your help we could actually defeat it,"

Ophie felt a bit more confident.Ally was a bit scared while Duke was just there.An alliance had been formed and the four moved out to go meet with the rest.On the way, Ophie and Nandi planned on the best way to fight the creature.The elements had agreed to open up the newly found Magix dimension for the group to lock away the Impindulu as there was no way to kill it.However, in order to do so.The group had to weaken it first which Nandi said the magical powder in one of her horns would help.The only problem was how they were going to get it into the creatures mouth.It took them over an hour to get back to the meeting point.When they got there, they found their friends angry at each other.The fight was over but the three were still completely mad at each other.Tom was the first to see Nandi and he got up quickly and took out a gun.John and Griffin followed.The three were ready to attack.

"Hey boys, take it easy.This is Nandi the Abada, she is willing to work with us.Lower your weapons," Ophie said.The three just stood with their weapons akimbo.They never seemed to have even heard Ophie's words."Ooh no! he already got to them," Nandi said as she transformed into her true self.The boys eyes turned white, this time Geo saw it, but it was way too late.The boys started to shoot at the Abada and their friends as well.A war broke out.Ophie took some of the powder from Nandi's horn and kept it on standby.He had a feeling the Impundulu was not far away and he planned to take the first chance he got to weaken it.He didn't want to make the mistake he had made on the last hunt that almost costed him the lives of his friends.

The group was scattered all over the forest.They never even had a chance to come up with a fighting strategy.They had no time to come up with a back up plan.The never even had a plan A to begin with.I was a messed up fight.Duke found himself faced by John.Griffin as always went for Geo.Ally had to deal with Tom.Ophie and Nandi were eye to eye with the Impu which had also transformed in an ugly beast ready to pounce onto its prey.It didn't count Ophie as much of a threat and that gave him a fighting chance.A battle began in which one group really meant harm as they were being controlled by the Impu.The other group meant to save as they knew the other group was their friends and not enemies.It was not a fair fight but they had no better choice.

The Impu charged Nandi with full strength and threw her into a tree.It then ren up to her and bit on her leg as she was trying to shield her neck which was its target.She was overwhelmed by pain on her fore leg and hard as she tried she could not get up.She tried throwing dust from her horn but it didn't help much.Ophie got up from where the creature had thrown him and walked towards it, careful not to make a sound.He went up close and threw a handful of the dust into it's nose before transforming himself into a snake.He wrapped himself around the Impu and squeezed it as hard as he could, giving Nandi a chance to recover and get back on her feet.The elements were already working on the dimension gates and as soon as they opened up, Ophie threw the Impu through and the gates closed behind him.The boys went back to being themselves and an awkward moment was shared, followed by apologies.The group just packed up and went back to the bunker without further talks.Ophie however convinced Nandi to go back with them as she would be safe that way.She agreed.In the bunker, the group went straight to the showers and then to bed without holding a single conversation.Ophie was left with Nandi to help her settle in before going to sleep.The night was a long and cold one.Everyone was silent through the night except for Tom's phone which kept ringing but he never answered.He was already fast asleep.