TRAILING SHADOWS

It"s wall were roughened, patch here and scratch there,revealing the long old scars of battle that it had faced. All buildings in Orun had the ability to regenerate themselves but this Ijinle Orun structure was not so. It could, but it was unable however to rid itself of battle scars and training aftermaths.

A reminder of Eledumare that nothing worthwhile was cheap, some leaders had theorized. Not even Ijinle Orun which was the headquarter academy of all Irunmole Academies in Orun.

It was here, that the grading system was implemented. The grading system was a process of Cla.s.sifying Irunmoles according to their soul strength and abilities, the lowest of all cla.s.ses being the "Basic Cla.s.s".

The building was sectioned into three, symbolising the three G.o.dhead that made up Eledumare or The Trinity as modern religions would come to cla.s.sify it.

The left part was dedicated to Olokun; Owner of the Oceans and Seas while the right was to Olorun; Owner of the skies and s.p.a.ce and finally, the middle was to the aspect of Eledumare that first came to existence, Olofin, the owner of secrets.

It was from him, creation power emanated from. However, that didn"t place one of them more important that the other. After all, together, they were regarded as Eledumare.

The Academy was very s.p.a.cious, containing empty parcels of land for camping and training. Each essential to the levelling up of the basic Irunmole.

Basic, because, a low level irumole was incapable of training himself and even unskilled in determining his soul cla.s.s hence the existence of Ijinle Orun. But that didn"t apply to high level irunmoles because, those ones were able to detect the changes and growth to their soul and their understanding of the Aspectual Laws that held Reality together.

And since the sole essence of Irunmole existence was to create a formidable army, capable of vanquishing and repelling the forces of darkness, the Orisha had spared nothing in ensuring that the Irunmoles were well groomed for battle.

Down below, was a beehive of activities, typical of a school setting. Irunmoles walked here and there, bands of light glittering visibly on their arms and legs despite the clothing.

A Pegasus trotted here, accompanied by a burly elderly Irunmole, a upholstery belt seated on his waist. Opposite him was a much younger Irunmole running along, two common Cla.s.sed leopards, trying to nibble at his feet. On his arm was band that shone occasionally, the emblem of his soul cla.s.s etched on it. A team of Irunmole matched apast him, with eyes focused on whatever mission they had been a.s.signed.

Besides them, some people practised tree archery. Pulling bow strings as they aimed at target placed on trees. A little ahead of the trees was another group of Irunmole, wearing backpacks, each holding a staff as they wobbled through the vegetation.

Everywhere was busy and that seemed right. The typical Academy Environment.

Under one of the many archway entrances, stood a group of Five Irunmoles, each with their cla.s.s band at their arms while wearing white leather armour stood nervously.

Just then an older female Irunmole came into view, donning a kimono on a short blue gown, her feet padded with gladiator sandals whilst a dagger rested in a pouch on her belt.

She pulled out a scroll and she read. Before that, she had given each of them a cursory look as if trying to gauge their nervousness.

"Shola, Wole, Ibiyemi, Funsho, Toyosi, this is the parchment for our outdoor levelling exercise. An exercise that would likely prove whether or not you are to move to the next cla.s.s Elite. Please note that Even if you fail in gathering enough experience points in levelling up to Elite Cla.s.s, you can still opt for Messenger Rank. Instead of repeating this test, seeing how Messenger Ranks are quite easy to obtain. And if Eledumare deems it fit, you might as well ascend the ranks faster than presumed. " She paused her reading from the scroll and watched her audience ago, noting beads of sweat dropping from the shin of their foreheads.

And she didn"t quite blame them. Not many people would desire to be Messenger Ranked Irunmoles, when they could just easily skip that cla.s.s to Elite pa.s.sing the Ijinle Orun test system.

In the Irunmole heirachy, a Messenger cla.s.ses Irunmole was the next cla.s.s after Basic and that meant that they were going on errands of the orisha, plying both heaven and other dimensions regularly, occasionally accompanied by Elite Irunmole to protect them.

But the convoy of Elite didn"t stay once the Messengers got outside the Ilu Orun. Hence some top messenger Irunmoles had decided to build a cla.s.sification system amongst them that showed who and who was capable of battle as well as running errands as some errands were quite dangerous and required skills to pull through

Their ranking consisted of A, B, C, D with A as the toughest rank. A basic rank D was only capable of running errands. A C ranked could run errands, and use molded weapons to battle with basic moves. A B ranked was possible of infusing essence into their weapon to make a more dangerous outcome. A ranked however, could tap into basic laws, possessed an aura , could use long range essence imbued attack.

Even with all that, an A ranked Messenger Irunmole was equivalent to an Elite Cla.s.ses Irunmole, or on the scale of a superhuman genius. Not much could be desired from staying put in it"s ranks since that would mean, being unable to partake in long term battle"s and also, it just seemed really hard for a Messenger cla.s.s to break it Elite. After all, they were quite some Irunmoles who had lived most of their lives, stuck in Messenger Cla.s.s.

"This team would be a.s.signed to North Western Forests, at the outskirts of The Ilu Obatala. You are madated to perform a search and rescue for any Irunmole stuck in unseeming conditions as a result of the battle between The High Council and the Rare Cla.s.sed Beast. "

GASP!

The whole team gasped, mouths dropped down low as they stared at their Olukọni(2) Mayowa.

She rolled her eyes, sighing as she did.

"Come on, this is just a help and help situation. Not a battle and rescue one. You would never be given tasks higher than your levels, you know."

"Olokuni, wait oh, the place you"re saying we are a.s.signed to is the place where a Rare Cla.s.sed ... Rare Cla.s.sed beast oh, is" Wole gestured, pointing a finger at the air.

He had an afro and a nice body build, currently the strongest in this group and the most promising. His band gleamed, a dull white signifying that be was at the edge of breaking through to the next cla.s.s. A pseudo Messenger Cla.s.s at most, and by the need of today, if successful, an Elite Cla.s.s Irunmole.
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"Oh, come on, Wole, need I say that the area has been cleared already? That"s why this mission is yours to complete. Otherwise, you wouldn"t have been a.s.signed this at all. " Olokuni Mayowa spoke, hands on her hips.

"Now, time is of essence, My fellows. It"s high time you get there and ama.s.s all the experience as possible. b.u.t.ttt..."

"But what?" A boy with short dreadlocks spoke, speaking amdist wheezes. His nervousness and worry had blown the top already. He was not so much like Wole but still possessed some potential that shone from his eyes.

"But, occasionally, you might run into some uncertainties. Maybe a group of Omni or even Alphas that may stop you..."

"What??..." The team gasped.

"Let me finish, Mayowa raised a hand to the air, silencing the group, You are not expected to just bail out on whatever difficulties you experience. You must face them or at least hold till you can beat your way past them. Each success you get would be recorded in your Soul Matrix which is your badge or insignia as experience points. A certain number of experience points would determine , if exceeded, whether or not you are to upgrade and jump into Elite cla.s.s. Good luck on that, my basic Cla.s.sed Irunmoles. May Eledumare lead you through." Olokun Mayowa said before blurring out of existence.

"Whaaa??... She"s sending us to die?" Ibiyemi gasped

"No, no no... I didn"t sign for this. To face Omnis or Alphas?! " Shola exclaimed, scratching his dreadlocks

"No, she didn"t say that exactly. She said we might... If we are lucky, we won"t." Toyosi, the short and chubby boy said

"Oh, shut up. You depend on luck, just like that Sunday. " Wole scoffed. "Haha... No wonder both of you two are losers. "

"Come on,let"s. .h.i.t it and leave the fool behind." Shola said, gearing his legs up as he began to run.

They had a long long way to go and they had to run all the way there. A distance of several kilometres. And it was to test their endurance and then they still were required to hold their own to gain access to the battle field and yet, rescue decapitated Irunmoles without having to get caught. Tough, but it was necessary, unless they were willing to settle down for Messenger Cla.s.s and the G.o.d"s knew, it was not their thing.

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The air stilled about, the landscape barren with no creatures in sight except for the Alphas that had followed Maerius, Ralia. She stood in a distance, allowing the Prime have some air to speak unabated to their catch, Niniola.

She watched as he engaged her in conversation, noting the Gryphoon that soared up in the sky. But what she didn"t seem to come to grasp with, was why 3rd Prime had set his Gryphoon loose, in the first place.

Or was she wrong?

No, the resemblance was uncanny. But again, besides the fact that Maerius was her by far superior, she had no sufficient proof to tell that The Gryphoon was Maerius"s Soulbond. After all, she was d.a.m.n sure that she alone had come to see Maerius with the Gryphoon, the day he soulbonded with it.

" Hmm...I hope you know what you are doing, 3rd Prime. I hope you know." She sniffed, the lower ends of her gown floating lazily in the little breeze that blew.

She stood, supporting her weight with hands on her slender hips as she observed Niniola caressing Sunday"s Chest.

"The d.a.m.ned girl. You want to spread your abomination on him too. Humph..." She said, trying o maintain her compusure as she focused on Maerius.

"But come to think of it, Maerius does have some nice abs too. Ah, cramp... I am a member of the High Council and my feelings should not get in the way. Heh... But he"s handsome na... " Ralia moaned, going through her mental torture.

"Finee... He"s handsome but hey, no fraternising with a council member. It"s the law. Heh, but who made that law, Ralia... You"re making up things now right? You l.u.s.tful nymph. " She face palmed.

"But it"s not my fault. He should be covering his chest na. I mean, why don"t I go about exposing my b.r.e.a.s.t.s too. Why is it always different with the guys? But First Prime isn"t like that tho. He"s all wrapped up... Yes, but that man"s old. Heck, 3rd Prime Maerius is far... Aaaaaaaaaargghhhhh...." Ralia screamed mentally.

"Focus, Ralia. Focus." She said, taking deep breaths as her aura oozed peacefully from her.

"Now, let"s see what is going on up there." She blurred.

Few seconds later, she arrived just beside Maerius. At the same time, Sunday rose slowly from the ground, determination oozing from him as he spoke.

"I WILL! I would go on that Mission to Earth." Ralia narrowed her eyes as gasps of surprise escaped NIniola and Maerius"s lips.

"I will tour the Earth for whatever mission it is." Sunday added, standing on his feet now.

"You can"t, Sunday. No..." Niniola retorted, holding him with a side hug.

Annoyed, Sunday jerked her hands off him, leaving her with a shocked expression.

"I cannot grow if you let emotions can in the way, Niniola. I can"t allow that. " He spoke, his eyes guilty.

"Then I"ll come with you. I"ll be with you... Till the end, Sunday... Because...I... I... I lo....."

"Save it , Niniola. This is a path I must take alone. " With that, he turned to the opposite direction.

"3rd Prime, may I speak to you..." Ralia spoke

"Yes?" He looked to her expectantly.

"In Private! " Ralia added, her aura filling her words with authority as she looked at the younger Irunmoles.

Taking a cue, they turned away, walking to some distance before stopping to watch the two members of the High Council.

"3rd Prime, what is this that I hear?"

"Ah, you came a little too late, my dear Ralia." She resisted the urge to roll her eyes.

"All missions are to pa.s.s due process and must proceed from Ilu Obatala High Council House. What is this that you do? And the Gryphoon... It has your scent all over it. Tell me, 3rd Prime, what is it you are after with all these?" She asked with a Stern look.

"I"m just playing my part in fixing things right, Ralia. That"s all I say." He called signalling to Niniola and Sunday.

When they were within earshot, he spoke.

"Sunday, your mission is critically of great importance. Listen carefully now. As we depart from here, you would be on your way to the High Council deployment zone. Walk in, ask of Arlan. He"s an Alpha too. He will give you a light cleansing orb. You know what to do with that when you see your target. He would give you clearance to pa.s.s through heaven gate into the realm below. A team of elites would escort you through to the Clouds of Earth. From there,you are on your own. Complete your mission, get stronger and protect the girl. I"ve already sent advance word to Prime Micheal of the Irunmole Emergency Segment, base #0045 in Nigeria, to be precise. You will stay with him and adopt the I.R.S camp as your home until I send for you. " Maerius spoke, giving so much detail in so less time.

" Wait... He"s going to Earth and ... " Niniola countered.

"Fair enough by me, 3rd Prime. " Sunday spoke, relieved.

He had been seeking for how to be acknowledged by his own father all his life. Which he never got. But here, here was a Prime , 3rd Prime willing to stake it all out for him.

He felt better as his soul completed it"s healing process. His opinion of Maerius changed again. 3rd Prime was living up to his expectation. The unpredictable Prime, Maerius.

"Should I tell him about the encounter with Maerius?! No, no... He"ll probably give me another prep talk. Of which there is no time for that.i have to be on my way."

"Sunday... I"m coming with you." Niniola said.

"No, no you won"t. Ino Agbara: Temporary Boundary seal." Maerius replied cool, the flat of his Palm hitting down onto the ground.

"No, don"t do this, Sir..." Niniola gasped, terror over her whole frame.

"Seclude!" Maerius added, a gust of Aura exploding into the area.

Lights shone through cracks in the ground in a semi circle. Simultaneously, Niniola propelled herself, pushing her Body by stamping hard on the ground as she dived.

But she was not so fast.

The beams of light seemed to condense into a wall at the point where she dived to. She saw it and tried to will her body to flip over. As she begun to twist, the condensed wall of light, expanded and contracted, zooming in in a blur and slamming her down.

"Like he said, this is a path he must take alone. You need to respect that. If .. if you truly love him. " The last words were spoken in a whisper, audible enough for Niniola to hear but not Sunday.

"Be on your way, Sunday. May the Orishas lead you true." He gestured, signals flashing about his hand in a semi circle. "Ino Agbara; Shooting Star"

Light flashed about Sunday, the latter having a small appreciative smile on his face. In an instant,he blasted of the ground, the smile widening into a grin as he zoomed, a sensation of power flushing through his whole body.

"Thank you, 3rd Prime. But Earth can wait. I"m taking a detour. " He grinned.

"Wolf, how do I control this energy surrounding me?" Sunday thundered mentally, awakening the wolf from it"s grudging silence.

"ANSWER ME!!!"

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1. Heaven Academy

2. Team tutor

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Here here we go.

Sunday"s getting more powerful. However his power is still quite close to nothing even beside Niniola. In a practical battle , she would b.i.t.c.hslap him. But she probably won"t. Because...

You already know... She"s having feelings for him. X_X

That"s like a downer cos it totally limits her from going full power against him. As for Niniola Cla.s.s, I"m still wondering what cla.s.s to place her.

Anyways, The World Building is getting some pimp up. I mean, initially it was all about battle and battle. But now, we are beginning to know about the complex structure Irunmole society is built on. The High Council, the Deployment Zone and all that. It"s practically themed barracks style.

Because why not? There are armies in the end.

Anyways, vote guys.

It"s encouraging when comments and power Stones are giving.

And thank you for following.

I think my update schedule for TRAILING SHADOWS is going to be every 3 days. Maybe every 2 days.

Depending on my mood.

So, let"s see if you can change that.

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