Chapter 8
Kim’s P.O.V ******* I was sitting by my window watching the bright blue sky as the sun shines on it increasing its brightness when I spotted something in the bushes. At first, it was a blurry image until I focused my eye on it and found out that it was a human figure. It was a scary-looking lady looking old and tattered. Her smiles were scary as she looked in my direction, our eyes locked which made it feel creepy. I ran downstairs to have a closer look but immediately she saw me she started going into the bushes as if leading me somewhere. I followed her keenly, but it seemed like the closer I get to her the faster she becomes. Different thoughts started flowing through my mind. Firstly, I wondered how an old woman like her could run so fast without even panting for a second. Secondly, I wondered where she was leading me to. Though I had no idea, I followed her anyway, I know it's crazy but my curiosity seems to always get the best out of me. I increased my pace not minding the path I was walking on until I stepped on something sharp which made me scream my lungs out. I looked down and saw that a sharp-looking metal like a rod had pierced through my legs which was making my veins turn black. I sat there going through pain as I wondered why my veins were becoming dark all of a sudden. I was still trying to get on my feet and head back to the orphanage but it was a disaster as the pain was becoming severe. I looked in the direction of the woman and saw her behind a tree watching me. I screamed for her help but she just stood there looking at me strangely when I heard a familiar voice. Kim!!! I turned and saw Kelly ran towards me. What happened to you? I saw a very scary lady that can't from the forest, she's right there Where? Kim Oh my, she was standing right there not too long ago. I said as I tried to stand up but the pain was much. Just relax ok, I think you are hallucinating there's no one there. No I'm not she was right there, and……. And…. She was so fast and scary and….. It's ok, I think this is because you have lost a lot of blood already, just calm down and take healing so I can take you back home. Kelly tried to give hold a healing but it was very difficult as the more he tried the more her veins turned black. Oh my, it's like my powers can't help you no, I'll need to take you home now. Let's go see Mrs Lydia.Hop on my back so I'll take you home. He carried me on his back, I could feel his muscular arms as I rested on his back till we got to the orphanage. Soon after we got back Mrs Lydia asked what happened but Kelly didn't say the truth he shut me up before I could say a word. Why did he do that? Does he perhaps believe a tiny bit of what I said? Soon Emerald came in and asked for everyone to excuse the three of us. Kelly this is so one of the things I told you I saw. Kim, the old woman you saw can you sketch her? Or maybe give a description of her? Yes sure I can. Kelly, the reason why you couldn't heal her was because what she stepped on was poison and it was set there by the old lady because her mission is to come and kill. What!! Kelly And I screamed. But how does she know me because I can testify that I haven't come across someone like that and to say that she wants to kill me? But why? That I don't know but I'm sure that it has something to do with who we are and where we come from. And as for your wound it wouldn't heal until you drink from a flower called THE HEALER. You are lucky we have it close by, but who's going to get it for us? You have just two days if we don't give you the medication you might die I'll go. Kelly muttered. What? Kim asked in shock. Are you sure you want to do this? You don't have to know. Ok fine then I won't go, I think I should just allow you to die. What? No kelly please don't allow me to die please, I was just joking. Joking with your life? Oh my god, even on your deathbed you are still being stubborn and difficult, jeez. Emerald please tell me the location of the flower so I can get it. It is at the heart of the forest close to a waterfall, it is pink in color, grab it and bring it home. But note it's not going to be an easy task as you are going to face different attacks and challenges. Attacks, but you didn't tell me that there were terms and conditions applied? You can as well back down and allow your friend to die. What? die? No please do this one thing for means I promise to be forever indebted to you kelly please. You know we are friends. Please Oh, so now we are friends right? Ok look I promise to…… ahhhhhh….. Ahhhhh The poison is spreading and the flower has to be gotten quickly. Ok then just hold on, let me go and grab my things and prepare for the journey. But just know that If I don't survive this my blood is on your hands Kim. He said as he ran out of the room to embark on the journey of life and death.