Chidinma

Haben...

In the upper region of the midst of the enchanted Forest, there could be seen a vast prideful looking territory, Haben.

The most dominant kingdom in all Hidden Civilization. It bore majestic buildings and dynamic city lights. Splendorous gardens in beautiful arrangements.

There were habenu all over the lands. Habenu is the name given to all natives of Haben. Some of them rushing to get to work, some going up and down going on about with their daily activities, from the upper northern region of Haben, there stood the palace. In ancient days, the palace was a sacred space only for the royals. However in Haben the palace is referred to as an advisory or administrative body. Guarded by the one and only, The Ancestral Beings.

Haben (Throne room)...

In came a woman who seemed to be in the late therties, adorned in black armoury, she looked like a soldier of higher rank, she is none other than, Niassa Keita.

"Chidinma, Kaia." Courtecied the prestigious General of Haben, Niassa Keita.

"These documents need both your signatures." She said.

"It's a good thing you both here."

Her words were directed to a duo of beautiful women, the half part of the Ancestral Beings.

After all the formalities, general Keita left with the documentation ready.

Kaia then noticed Chidinma's lost expression, this woman was definitely lost in her own mind.

"What are you up to." Said Kaia.

"What?" Said Chidinma jerking off her thoughts.

"I know you've been in the gentile world. Why?"

"Listen, I ow you no explanation. Please do not pluck your nose into my business." She said as exiting the throne room, "I believe it will be best not interfering in each other's affairs."

"Listen Chidinma, If you try something and risk the well-being of the kingdom you will face the consequences."

"Look at you giving me orders, I know my position, unlike you going on about putting your nose on people's affairs." She said facing Kaia with the coldest gaze, "Let it be the first and last time you do such a thing."

"Or what? Huh?" Said the elemental master of water. She descended the mini stairs and strode forward as if provoking Chidinma. "I will do whatever I can to make sure people like you don't lead this kingdom to its downfall." She spoke with utter disdain.

"Stay out of my business. You heard?" Said Chidinma trying so hard not loosing her patience.

Kaia then chuckled darkly, indicating that she wouldn't back down. Before anyone could go to higher lengths of argument and result in violence, both elemental masters of earth and air stepped in right on time.

"What's all the bickering about?" Said Zaren Lutumba, the elemental master of earth.

"Why don't you ask your friend who doesn't know how to keep her nose out of people's affairs."

"Says the traitor." Retorted Kaia.

"Listen, I have no time to quarrel with a spoilt brat." Said Chidinma trying to get passed Zaren.

"Who the hell are you addressing as spoilt brat? I'd advise you to mind your tongue." Sternly warned Kaia.

Chidinma mantained a neutral expression as she simply stared at this drama nonchalantly, which only seemed to infuriate Kaia to the last extent of her fury.

"Girls, come on you need to collaborate with each other, you guys used to be inseparable, remember?" Said the elemental master of air, Azalea Mutombo.

"I will take my leave now." Said Chidinma in no mood for this drama.

"You need to stop doing that. You've made her upset." Azalea said trying to smack some sense into Kaia.

"Exactly, why do you hate her so much." Said Zaren.

"I'm telling the truth, that girl is up to something." Said Kaia.

"Alright that's enough, it's all in your head. Chidinma is different, but that doesn't mean you have to treat her as an outcast." Said Azalea disappointed at Kaia's demeanor.

"But..."

"That's right, you've gone too far." Said Zaren.

That's right, Kaia Muondo, master of water has gone too far with her indifferent demeanor towards Chidinma, the master of fire.

The Ancestral Beings were taken from their families from a young age, to train them to become the next defenders and leaders of Haben.

However, all of them have heartbreaking backgrounds and stories.

And the relationship between these two women, got sour to the last extent. The once known as inseparables are now divided. And rivals.

Indeed, these women truly represent the contrast between fire and water.

"Whether you believe it or not, she is up to something, and I will find out." Kaia said as exiting the throne room, she then stood at the entrance to face them and declare, "And when I do figure what she's doing. You'll regret this day." She prophesied as storming out the throne room.

"This can't be good." Said Azalea with a heavy sigh.

"She won't do such a thing. I know, rest assured." Said Zaren.

...

The room was dark and the only source of light was a small square shaped window on the top center of room.

"My lady." Courtecied a deep male voice.

"Alex, what is the meaning of this?" Said the young lady.

"My lady, forgive me, it won't happen again. It's not that serious..."

"Don't you dare tell me it's not that serious, because of your encopetence the elemental water master now knows that we have been in the Bantu lands!" Scolded Chidinma.

What! So she was really there. But why? Could she mean harm to Haben. If anyone discovers the Hidden Civilization, it would lead to chaos, not even the other worlds that shared the continent know of the existence of the Hidden Civilization. This is the Hidden World.

A hidden world that belongs to Alkebulan (Africa). Hidden in plain sight, an Africa untouched by colonization, rich in Advanced Sciences and technology or known as the Mysteries, sorcery, wealth and pride.

"Forgive me my lady, for my ignorant manner, I give you my word, it will not happen again."

With her signature indifferent expression she simply hummed and nodded before exiting the the dark chamber. Alex, her loyalest lackey could only manage to heave a sigh of relief, her aura was too intimidating.

Gosh! How could a woman bare such an aloof aura.