Legends of the Rif by Joe O'Neill

Author:Joe O'Neill [O’Neill, Joe]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780990546948
Publisher: Black Ship Publishing

Tariq and Melbourne Jack made their way through the Rif Mountains to the area where the tribe should have been—but the site was completely empty! They searched the area for over two hours but there was no sign of the tribe or their trail. They were about to give up hope when a voice called out from a distant tree.

“Tariq?”

Tariq and Jack both stood up and looked into the direction of the tree. A man came from behind it and approached them both.

It was Himli, one of the tribe’s scouts!

Tariq ran to him and they hugged each other in a welcome embrace.

“Himli, where is everyone? Where have they gone?”

Himli motioned into the distance. “Over beyond that point. And who is this?” Himli asked, eyeing Jack suspiciously.

“Ah, this is Melbourne Jack. He is a sworn enemy of the Caid and a good friend of mine. Do not worry, he is on our side,” Tariq said with a smile.

“Good to meet you, mate,” Jack said and extended his arm.

Himli nodded and shook Jack’s hand. This man was definitely not from Morocco—and he looked different from anyone Himli had ever met. As Jack was an Aborigine from Australia, his darker skin, curly hair, and moustache were definitely alien to most Moroccans.

“Come, gather your things. We can make camp before nightfall,” Himli ordered and soon all three of them were walking down a valley trail. Himli made an effort to cover their tracks and they proceeded, taking a series of alternate trails and routes to throw off any followers.

“Himli, I am so sorry to hear of Malik and Sanaa. My heart is still hurting from the news,” Tariq explained in a very sad voice.

“Tariq, have you not heard?”

“Heard what?”

“Malik and Sanaa are alive! They have returned to the camp with Zijuan. Oh, I can see there is much to tell you.”

Tariq stopped in his tracks and stared at Himli.

“Are you joking with me, Himli?”

“No, they have been asking for you. They will be overjoyed to see you!”

Tariq suddenly screamed with delight, raised his hands, and started jumping up and down. He hugged Himli tightly and then hugged Melbourne Jack. He didn’t stop yelling and hollering for thirty seconds.

Himli and Jack simply stood and smiled at Tariq’s joy.

“This is the best news I could ever receive! I am so happy, Himli! All of my prayers have been answered.”

“But Tariq, there is one other thing I must tell you. Malik is blind,” Himli explained as his voice retreated to a whisper.

Tariq stopped jumping around.

“Blind? What are you saying?”

“The Black Mamba captured Malik and Sanaa. He tied them up and buried them up to their heads in sand. He then stitched their eyes wide open so the sun would blind them. Sanaa managed to escape blindness, but Malik was not so fortunate.”

Tariq stared at Himli with a quizzical look on his face.

“When did all this happen, Himli?”

“Come, I’ll tell you on the way. We must hurry to make camp by nightfall.”

The three continued to walk at a brisk pace while Himli recounted all the new happenings within the camp and the tribe.

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