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consequences of your actions.

  (They begin to throw fire at each other but the both drudge it. Then Odom turns into a snake and disappears from the scene)

  Igwe: (In appreciation)

  Thank you very much my son. I and the whole community are all indebt to you.

  Ochiendu: (Humbled)

  Don’t mention my king. People should understand that time and tides have their dealing, to whom much is given much is given much is as well expected.

  FADE OUT

  FADE IN

  SCENE TWENTY SIX

  EXT: ON THE STREET - MORNING

  The following morning and for the first time, Odomofia attacks by day and this time Odomofia is defeated in a combat with Ochiendu.

  Odomofia: (At sight of Ochiendu)

  I told you a child that dances sorogede should know that sorogede is the dance of the spirit. So now face what the spirit has to offer

  Ochiendu: (Feeling supported)

  Ok! Its time Odomofia you understand that with great powers come great responsibility.

  (Odom and Ochiendu begins to fight and people come around to watch them exchange fire and charms)

  FADE OUT

  FADE IN

  SCENE TWENTY-SEVEN

  INT: IGWE’S PALACE - MORNING

  The elders gather in the palace owing to the widespread of Odomofia visit to the king by night.

  Ochiendu: (Acting disturbed)

  What do we do about Odomofia he is becoming a bone in the tongue?

  Igwe: (With loud angered voice)

  Do you know that bastard visited me last night thanks to Ochiendu who know what would have happened?

  The people come to the palace rejoicing over the death of Odomofia

  Igwe: (curious)

  Why the shouting? Let’s see what is happening.

  Youth leader: (Speaking with great joy)

  Igwe iye a wei mmeri (Igwe we are victorious). Ochiendu the defender has done it again. Here, before you, we present to you the head of Odom, the threat of our land as conquered by our hero, Ochiendu himself.

  Igwe: (with smiles)

  When did this happen?

  Youth leader: (with smiles)

  Just this early morning. Igwe.

  Igwe: (with smiles)

  My elders how do we say thank you to this man?

  The elders talk to each other

  Oruomma: (Joyous)

  I think we should give him a chieftaincy title as our hero.

  Igwe: (with smiles)

  Ochiendu. It is said that when you give thanks to a giver he does more so this time we are saying thank you by issuing to you the title of OCHIENDU ONE THE DEFENDER OF OBUOFIA. By this time tomorrow my people we shall all gather to bestow this title on him.

  FADE OUT

  FADE IN

  SCENE TWENTY-EIGHT

  EXT: open field

  Crowd cheering while Ochiendu and Ezinne walk before his mother for blessing

  Nnejikam wife: May God bless your marriage may he bless and guide you in all your dealings.

  They both dance out and kiss each other before the crowd clapping.

  THE END!!! THE END!!! THE END!!!

 
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