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Amobi and the call of the wild

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The mud clung to amobi’s legs as he wandered off in the heart of the forest like a lost sheep. Each step he took, pulled him deeper into the wet ground. His favorite blue and white shoes, were now unrecognizable, caked in layers of mud. It started like a dream. He could hear voices and whispers in the dark, like they were calling his name. Only for him to wake up to see himself dressed and walking deep in the woods, his feet guided by an unseen force.

A rustling in the bushes made him uneasy and tensed. Out stepped a big leopard with a red eyes, staring at him calmly.

Out of fear, he picked a stick, warning it to “stay away from him.”

The leopard said “don’t be scared, I won’t harm you”.

Amobi looking around wondering where the voice came from… ”did you just speak to me??” He whispered

“Yes”, said the leopard. “You are able to hear me because we’re alike.”

That’s not possible. I must be dreaming, Amobi replied.

All of a sudden, it seems the whole forest came alive. He could hear his name from chirping birds with several other animals in the forest surrounding him, saying “Amobi, the chosen one is here to save us”.

What are you? Amobi” spoke with a trembling voice as the leopard walked toward him, It’s paws gliding over mud without a footprint.

“I’m a guardian, the voice of the forest and you Amobi have been chosen to be the protector of this forest. Humans and beasts alike are in danger, and only you can unite them before it’s too late.”

Before Amobi could open his mouth to question further, he was interrupted by a deafening roared echo that sent chills down his spine and other animals scampering into the bushes.

“What was that?”, Amobi asked, picking up his stick again out of fear and shivering.

”That is the devourer, the leopard replied, and that’s what you’re up against. Your journey begins here.”

“You must be out of your mind, I’m know hero”, he whispered aloud..

The leopard studied him for awhile and told him ”you are more connected to forest than you know. This mud that burdens each step you take, is the same mud that birthed your ancestors. It’s high time you embrace your destiny and believe in yourself, the same way the forest believes in you”.

That instant, Amobi felt a surge of power within him. As his feet sank into the mud, it no longer felt like a burden but a bond, a reminder of his connection to the forest and its history. He could hear everything in the forest, including the fears of the creatures, determination of the leopard and even the arrogance of the devourer coming towards them.

He looked at the leopard and said “I accept to be the chosen one, I know I’m only a kid, but I’ll fight for this forest”.

The leopard smiled with approval…. “Then let’s go kick his ass!!!!😊😊

The battle line is drawn and Amobi was ready to fight.

I will be inviting @joslud and @bossj23 for this contest.