The Four Horsemen 3 - Famine by T.A. Chase

Author:T.A. Chase [Chase, T.A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

How was Fami to answer that? Gods, he was getting lax about the comments he made. He really needed to pay attention, or Death would cut out his tongue. Fami shuddered at the thought, because he knew it would hurt like hell.

Well, in for a penny; in for a pound.

“There are four of us altogether. We travel the world, trying to even things out. Keep the world in balance.” He cringed inside at the words, knowing they would make Ekundayo ask him more questions.

“Keep the world in balance? Like helping people with the famines and droughts?” Ekundayo settled back into Fami’s embrace.

“Yes. That and other things, because there isn’t famine or drought in most places. In fact, Africa seems to be hit the hardest with famine.” He knew why, too.

“It’s because the men in power take all the food, and don’t care about those who suffer the most. As long as they have stuff to eat, it doesn’t matter to them if children and old people die.”

It seemed that Ekundayo understood the real reason why Famine hung around Africa. He was trying to shake the consciousness of the governments, but there was so much war and fighting that it didn’t work most of the time. When there was no food for anyone, even the ones in power, the leaders tended to start looking at their own actions and how they were responsible for what was happening, but the inability of most of the rulers to care about those under their rule frustrated Famine to the point where he wished he could give up.

“You’re right. Famine is preventable, yet no one seems to be listening. At least, the people who could do something about it aren’t. My comrades and I travel to do what we can to help. It’s never enough, though,” he muttered.

“Someday, maybe it will be.”

Famine doubted it, but didn’t feel like arguing with Ekundayo. He tugged Ekundayo closer, and nuzzled his nose into his hair. Not wanting to talk any more, Famine stayed silent, letting Ekundayo drift off to sleep.

As soon as he was sure Ekundayo was truly asleep, Famine slipped from under him and out of the bed. He had the feeling Ekundayo would rest for quite a while since it was the first time he had done more than just climbing down the ladder and wandering around the clearing for a few minutes. Also, Ekundayo’s climax had probably worn him out as well.

Famine got dressed, and climbed out of the window into the branches. He didn’t want to use the trapdoor, since it would make noise when he shut it. Ekundayo still needed his rest to finish healing. He dropped to the ground, and headed off. He wandered to the other side of the island where he had a small boat hidden in one of the inlets.

He hopped in, and turned the motor on, heading over to the other side of the river where a large resort stood. Famine went to talk to his supplier, and left with a smile on his face.

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