Chapter 17: Ogun family
The city, controlled by the Ogun family, was north of the capital and could easily be considered one of the safest human cities in the Pasture. It had towers that touched the sky and thick walls for fortification. Amid the city was the residence of the Ogun family. Right now, a meeting has been held between the Tribunal.
The Tribunal is considered The Patriarch, the head of the family—the Bearer, the Patriarch’s wife. The right hand is usually the Patriarch's brother or sworn brother. Along with the First Sister. Who is usually the sworn sister of the Patriarch’s wife or blood sister of the wife?
Four Core Tribunal members represented the family's present, and four Elders represented the family's present. These 8 people determined the future of the family.
Their meeting was about how to deal with the Oya family.
“We should have dealt with this as soon as Malachi got taken from the continent. Now, we might be indebted to the Oya family. An Elder spoke. She was the third elder an—elderly woman who wore a traditional head covering.
“This all would be a lot easier if you did not spit on the grave of Ashanti. There is no way that Kenan will cooperate with us now, no matter how much we beg him. Elijah spoke.
There was silence among them. Until the Patriarch spoke.
“Father; weright, we may have gone too far. But what's done is done; we can't change the past; we must work with what we have. Is the young miss from the Oya family really that stubborn?”
Two people to the Patriarch's left both sighed.
“Is it that bad Korah?” he asked.
“Dion, my love, she makes me glad that I'm not her mother or would be in prison.” She said, sighing again, rubbing her temples.
“I even tried to offer her the hand of Kane, the Heir to the family, but she denied him without hesitation. I even tried with my son and got the same result.” Cinder said, folding her arms.
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“So that leaves out Apollo and Kane. Is there any other young man in the Family she's taking a liking to? Asked the 2nd Elder.
Both Korah and Cinder respond in a monotone, “No.”
“The Oya family and Ogun have gotten along for generations, and it could be unified for the first time in its history. Is the young miss prepared to throw that all away?” The right hand of the Patriarch spoke.
“She doesn't care about tradition, she doesn't care about power, she only cares about being with Kenan end quote,” Cinder replied.
“We do have that effect on young maidens,” Elijah replied.
All the men in the room nodded.
Cinder and Korah roll their eyes.
“Just because Kenan has denounced us as family doesn't mean he doesn't carry our blood. If he likes the young miss, then the Oya family can have him as an heir, or he can have any other title he's worthy of.” The Patriarch Declared.
“But if he doesn't tell them, we will owe them two favors. One from me and one from the family. What do you say, Father *cough. I mean Prime Elder.”
Elijah thought for a moment while stroking his beard. After a moment he gave a large clap. “Well done my son! I couldn't have thought of a better plan myself whenever I was Patriarch.”
“Moving along with other business, the children should be arriving at Shepard’s Tower today,” Cinder said.
“Did you finish Calypso's training? Korah asked.
Cinder nods her head. “She's at the level of ability I expect her to be. But it will take her real life and death to advance further. Besides that, she wields her blade well, far better than me at that age. That's for certain.”
“It's the same for Kane and Apollo, while we can take them out to protect the city. They are too valuable to put them at risk. We are still behind in training Sentients and developing them properly, as the Shepherd does. They are still the best organization for awakening.” The Patriarch said.
“It's the only real chance we have in awakening Apollo and Calypso,” Korah added.
“It can't be helped, it's a necessary evil. Plus it helps us to know what exactly they are capable of. having as a family member on the Council of Shepherds.” Elijah said.
“Speaking of the Pasture as a whole, the situation is becoming more and more complicated with the rise of Superior Terrorist Organizations. Not only are they becoming influential among the Mercenary Organizations to the point that one disbanded and went off of the grid.” Cinder briefed.
“How is that any concern of ours surely you don't believe that these terrorist organizations pose any threat to an Elder Family such as ours.” The 3rd Elder spoke.
“The Den of Wolves leader is a Superior Sentient who is, I dare say, capable. He's the one that pushed Ashanti to the brink which led to her death.” Cinder said.
Silence filled the room again.
The third elder nodded her head in understanding. She turned her head to the Patriarch. “Should we consider this man our enemy?”
Before he could respond Korah spoke. “No, Ashanti had no ties to us. Not only did she want this, but Malachi did as well.”
They all turned to the Patriarch.
“I can't let the killer of my brother’s wife go freely, but on the other hand, my wife is bitter at any topic in regards to this woman even though she’s moved on to the next life.” Dion sighed internally, making sure not to show any expression. It's a skill all leaders in powerful positions must master.
“My Bearer is correct. This terrorist is not our enemy, at least not yet. If the Den of Wolves set their sites on Kenan, we have no choice but to regard them as enemies of the Ogun.
“Dion, He has already disregarded us -” Dion raises his hand to stop Korah from finishing her words.
“He is still our blood and holds the blood of Malachi, my eldest brother. No harm will come to him. Plus we can use him to make amends with the Oya family.”
Korah nods at the Patriarch’s last words.
Elijah shakes his head internally. “Korah is still swaying his decisions I see. If my son wasn't as smart as he was, we might as well consider Korah the Patriarch.”
“I agree with that as well Patriarch wise decision
” Elijah said dipping his head slightly. The rest of the Tribunal followed suit.