The Undaunted King Gouddaa of the Arawaks and Caribs

This is an original tale set in a forgotten time, mixed with forbidden love, magic, and black magic. It is also mixed with the elaborate and spectacular costumes of the Bahamas native Junkanoo Festival—never before seen in such fashion. The mythical and historical adventure is centered on Gouddaa, king of the Arawak and Caribs, as he seeks out to destroy his greatest adversary—the Black Widow. His family is also thrown into disarray, as his sons and daughters rival over love and the throne. The ultimate battle begins, and love is left in silence to die.

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The Undaunted King Gouddaa of the Arawaks and CaribsSon of King AggaddaaBy Douglas BurnsAuthorHouseCopyright © 2018 Douglas BurnsAll rights reserved.ISBN: 978-1-5462-2455-6CHAPTER 1A chariot is moving with stealth speed towards Queen Sarraha palace, when she receives secret unannounced Royal News of her father. The King, "GOUDDAA" is on his way to visit her Royal Palace. Quickly a Royal Order, is dispatched stating her Royal Convoy along with her Royal Junkanoo Guards, and her entourage of Royal Junkanoo Dancers, shall accommodate the welcome of her father from the Gates of Darr into The Royal Palace.Behold, it is a moment of spectacular and wonder to see, Junkanoo conch shell horns of many different sizes and shapes, Rhinoceros horns carved with African symbols, Cowbells, with amazing sounds, colors, and shapes, Buffalo cowbells, goat skins drums, in different colors, size and shapes, Elephant drums of various components shapes and sounds, Zebra flutes, folk-lore dancers, Junkanoo dancers, male and female, sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, children in costume parade out from the House of Queen Sarraha. Happiness heightens colors in the festivity of joys anticipated, the synergy combines creating an elation and euphoria of consuming sound which shakes with vibration The Mighty Under Pillars of the Under Earth. A collage of fusion, encompasses all, dazzling eyes and senses.King Gouddaa's Royal Coach approaches The Royal Palace. It is for commencement of his arrival that Queen Saharra releases a platoon of innocent and pure Royal Virgins to greet him. It's contagious, the bursting excitements, they pour out awaiting him with enchanted awe. Many remember all of which they had bore from child birth about King Gouddaa's wisdom. In a show of honor and respect with the highest regard they bow.King Gouddaa steps out from his Royal Coach to a picture perfect setting, Three hundred Virgins dressed in red and pink sheer silk garments, have taken their positions. Fifty Royal Virgins of incomparable beauty and stature run to surround each side of him allowing only for Gouddaa's two Superior Guards to follow four paces behind. The remaining four guards stand down staying behind to secure the grounds ready to protect his Royal secret Coach. Three hundred Virgins have lined the pathway leading to his daughter Sarraha's Royal Throne. After the Three hundred Virgins had looked upon his face for the first time, suddenly they all turned their heads to him and simultaneous in one tongue and one breath, they all said. "AA- DA-GOUDDAA", which means (Father Bless Us).Greatly amused King Gouddaa, is touched by the fanning attentions and unforgettable beauty surrounding him. The sight of such beauty leaves a searing impression not easily dismissed. Upon entering the Palace, his eyes quickly roams around the inner palace foyer at his daughter's amassed wealth, wall drapes, and vibrant colors of deep rich purple, silver, red, and gold. Behind him sultry whispers distracts his attention with affection his eyes grace approvingly the Royal Virgins for a second time, turning he spies his daughter expectantly watching him sitting high and mighty on her Throne.There she is, regally attired she is dressed like a bride adorned for her husband. The diadem of her Junkanoo Crown sparkles in colors of emerald, diamonds, and blue sapphire and green pearls. As Gouddaa reaches the first step of her Throne, Sarraha herself is surrounded by Thirty of her own Mighty Men. Queen Sarraha stands up suspending all movement from the seven hundred, the room stills, everything comes to a sudden stop. Gouddaa is fascinated by her purple and red sheer silk clothing and at that moment he had forgotten the child she once was. Wishful foresight reminiscent of the past now beholds the woman she has become standing high upon the Throne and he wishes he could have taken her back in time.On taking her first step down from her Throne, the Three hundred Virgins exit in silence. With each step down from the Throne to meet her father Royal Subjects vacate as if they were never there. By the time she has reaches the last step of her Throne, even the Thirty Mighty Men have exited without being seen. Until only what remains is what he sees, his daughter Sarraha. Queen Sarraha, now has rule over one quarter of his Mighty Kingdom. And to her father she said. "Father welcome ...", stepping down to the ground, she embraces him first with a kiss to his cheek, before falling to one knee and standing up right again. Gouddaa implies his wishes looking back at his guards, "Guards, be at ease!", they understand and leave to post themselves outside the door, standing close by.Now alone with her father, Sarraha looks to him, "Father did you not receive all three of my request? and why is it that you haven't answered me?" Gouddaa looks at her "Daughter! It is because all of your request are likewise the same and it is for that reason they were denied." Appropriately chastised, sullen with pout Sarraha gives him that most disappointing look of hers, which reads, I am hurt. "Father, my Kingdom is yours to command. I only ask that you allow Derious, to freely return home. All though he is my brother, his long exile have bruised my heart and I do miss him. I know, you wish not to discuss him but It breaks my heart father." With that said Gouddaa becomes concerned. He looks sternly to her cutting and abrasively he responds "Daughter, this is not the time nor place to discuss such matters but if it is of any comfort to you. Yes! I have long known of your love toward your brother, Derious, and for what my eyes have behold here. I can only hope that soon you will grasp my meanings".A blush touches Sarraha cheeks, bashfully she turns to him, in a complexity of emotions. This was not turning out the way she though, tactfully pulling back she again said. "Father, though you are pleased to see me, behind your image you look so sad. All of this I have done only to welcome you. When I was a child, I once said to you. If I am to surrender my life, it would and should be surrendered only unto you and you father in return said. Such faith or cleverness should indeed be rewarded and I have truly been rewarded as Queen over one quarter rule of your mighty Kingdom. And I rule this part of your Kingdom with nothing but love, father".After hearing her expressed words he rephrases his intent. "Daughter, you have always taken my words out of context. I come just to say, I must leave for sometime and your sister Libra, shall be visiting soon. As you already know, she sits on the throne until my return." Sarraha, bluntly retorts her dissatisfaction not very much liking that particular sister said, "Father, though you love her more than I. She is not welcome here and will never be as long as I sit on my throne". Composed Gouddaa does not allow the disparities verbalized by his daughter bait concern in his heart, he replies, "That is exactly why I have come. To remind you that though you speaks for one quarter of the Kingdom. She speaks as I do for the entire Kingdom. There cannot be an inner war".This was not what Sarraha expected, it was obvious she found conflict in observing this request. Not clearly and fully understanding her father's implication Sarraha takes offense, in agitation, pacing she moves away only to return. To him she again said. "Have you also told her that father! There cannot be an inner war!" Her flustered condition and strained statements further indicates that, she did not fully grasp his meaning. Reiterating again for clarity "Daughter, I have entrusted to you the power of rule, not because I can, but because none of your other siblings were ready at that time. You alone stepped forward, and it is for that reason alone, you are where you stand. Remember my words daughter, there cannot be an inner war." Consumed by contentions of her feelings towards her sister, Gouddaa words burn her. She has always believed her father found better favor in his daughter Libra, whom she very much dislikes. Sharply she retorts with seething venom, her tone disturbing him, "She is not smarter than I. She has just only decided to stay beside you father. I can run your Kingdom much better than she and should you not believe me father, just you ask her to step down and announce my rule".Moments of pondering her strong words leaves him wanting. To her he responds again. "Daughter! In the balance of time is recorded everything which, is, was and shall be. Can you understand this and can you decipher it's meanings, now!" She looks to him, while considering his question. And in a still and calm motion, She said "No Father, not at this time, but she is a riddle specialist. Why don't you ask her first?" And to her surprise. He said. "I already have! And to know that all things are recorded in the time belt of life, gives one the abilities to withstand the times ahead. You say that you rule with nothing but love, but there are peril times ahead of us. The danger is real, and it is a must that you be ready".These words move her, a little more cognizant of the urgency now, it registers, finally. She looks to clear things up. And to him she said. "Father, did you say peril, and dark days ahead, as in war?" Again to her surprise and chagrin. He said. "Yes daughter, yes". Hot tendrils of fear prickles throughout Saharras limbs like a fever. She being one, who is afraid of war, death and destruction; does not realizing she has stepped in even closer to him. Its enough for her to concede her position. "Father, should that be the case, then you have better leave her at rule until. But how is that possible? Are we not at peace with the other nations, Father! Are you well? Are you starting a war? Am I in danger? I don't want to die! Tell me father, why must you leave again! Is it because of mother?" Gouddaa, not wanting to further frighten or alarm her gives her the truth, awakening her to the harshness's of reality ahead.Gouddaa expands more to Sarraha confidence "Yes! Her life now depends not so much on my safe return but the medicine I must again retrieve from the Black-Widow, herself". And she while feeling his concerns said. "Father! Why must I feel like this. Please don't think am only able to rule in virtuous and good times. And how soon must you ride again father?" He explains, "On the next Cycle of the Wind. I shall ride once again into the Black Forest for the Widow will accept no other but me." Anxious now filled with anxiety she senses his disturbing pain. She again moves away, only to return. "Father, I don't wish to say safe return so please feast with me as a token of your safe return." He agrees, nodding his head. Then out from his pocket, he pulls out a small silver object, without her seeing he drops it on the marble floor. On hearing the high sonic pitch released from the dropped ball the two Superior guards again enter. The sonic emitting ball rings a tune, which only means something to Gouddaa guards standing on the outside.Queen Sarraha walks her father into a second hall there he is greeted by two of Sarraha, Advisers. On Sarraha's, orders a feast is carried in by Eight Mighty Men. After she and her father had taken their seat. One hundred Virgins enter dancing around the colossal table, depositing plates and decadent morsels of succulent and savory treats in abundance before them. Once again the great King is dazzled by the hundred beautiful virgins. The One hundred Virgins all come to a sudden stop and all together and in one tone of voice, they all again said to the Mighty King. "Aa, Da, Ra, Da Gouddaa". Meaning ("Father we wish you well.") And after all are in place, Sarraha, lifts up her wine mug and she gives thanks to her fathers safe return and so did they all. While Gouddaa's, looks on; he orders that his remaining four bodyguards still on the outside guarding his Royal Coach, be brought in at once and it is done.And the virgins ply the six Superior bodyguards with wine and food. Each time their wine mug depletes, each is refilled again in consumption, lust grows. Everyone is feeling merry all together the Superior bodyguards lift up their wine-mugs unto the Great King Gouddaa: to his safe return. Gouddaa, stands up for all to hear. And out loud, cries out. "Drink! Drink! Superior body guards, for this is a spear, of spears(day of days)".This is a spear of spear, a twilight hour like no other, Sarraha, goes on to make a request of her father. In a display of skills a challenge is issued between four of her Mighty Men against four of her fathers Superior bodyguards of his Royal Coach. King Gouddaa obliges her, but not before reminding his Superior bodyguards, that they are invitees. They understand his meaning, and again he stands up, and with all mugs raised, Gouddaa, again cries out, "Let the display of Skills begin!" Although joy and happiness shows on his face, in his heart remains resolved just knowing that his own life may now have to be given to save that of his wife, Laurrennius. After having had his fill, Gouddaa gets up and quietly gives orders that none are to follow. Walking outside he vanishes in the inky darkness of night.CHAPTER 2It is the night before Dicious, and Leoha, set out to destroy the, Black Scarlet and the Black Widow. Feeling the spear of time, Dicious youngest sister Sheppard, has a compelling need to be with him. She loves him. There may not be another chance nor opportunity for her to say her goodbye's; so she comes up with a plan to fulfill her desires.The Three Evening Suns are setting on the outer plains of the Kingdom as Sheppard walks toward the hidden pathway leading to her brother's Chambers. Coming strait towards her, Sheppard walks into an unusual face. As the lady approaches, Sheppard looks over her unique garments intrigued. When the lady gets within range Sheppard extends a comment of compliment "Splendid garment!" The Lady is also surprised to see Sheppard in the hidden passageway and heading in the very direction she just left. The Lady surprisingly only said. "Thank you".While they cross beside each other, Sheppard becomes jealous, this woman shouldn't be here. Its not that Sheppard hasn't heard about the women Dicious entertains in his chambers. The maids gossip. They talk about a woman called Urobeha. This passage is reserved only for royalty in urgent matters of the Throne. Originally the escape route was designed not for commoners to know or use so this woman could have only been invited by none other than her brother. The added fact that the path way leads only to and from her beloved brother Dicious Chambers gives Sheppard reason to pause. "Stop where you stand stranger! I shall ask you only once! Are you Urobeha, and have you just come from my brother Dicious Chamber, and did you seduce him?".The beautiful dressed lady stops, and as she turns to look Sheppard down, she knows who she is. There aren't many who don't know of Sheppard status as Princess in the House of King Gouddaa. Urobeha has no problem showing her respect, what she finds objectionable is the barb-wired tongue of Sheppards' bad attitude and rude manner. Unlike Sheppard, conservatively she decides for other reasons to keep calm. And to the Princess. She said. "Yes! I am she and even if I have seduce your brother, what concern would it be of yours? If you love him! I could only suggest you tell him! ... young Princess?." Urobeha takes Sheppard off guard with her direct response and candid observations, very much touching to matters of her heart. Strongly Sheppard exclaims "What makes you say that? Let me suggest, you choose your words carefully Lady." Urobeha discerns Sheppard's words to be not only demanding but that of a Serpent Seed, cunning and deceiving.Urobeha is not dismayed by the accusations, something about Sheppard appeals to her. "Besides it being written all over your face. His heart is caught up with his sister Aries, just like your heart is caught up with his". This incenses Sheppard even more, how dare she have such an audacity to speak to her like that. The lady she is facing words are just as decadent, declaring her to also be a Serpent of the Seed. She is one, and upon meeting Sheppard nothing she would rather like than to teach Sheppard a lesson in better manners. And to the lady Sheppard again said. "I so much despise women like yourself and if I had it by my command. Women like you! I would have stripped and thrown into a dungeon of naked men to enjoy".Urobeha thinks on the abused privileges of royalty and how they take advantage of power through position If it was not for Sheppard being a Royal Princess, Urobeha would have loved to smack her across the face but, she holds her hand but not her tongue. "Is that what you think of all women in splendid garment?" Urobeha answer surprises Sheppard for a minute, Sheppard ponders how could the lady having already seen strait through her, be so discerning. So she decidedly changes her approach. And again to the young lady, Sheppard said "Tell me! Are you not the sister of Meiha?" Again Urobeha responds, "Yes, I am she!" Sheppard goes on to say. "Your sister has chosen to stay beside the Holy Mother, but I must ask you? Please tell me, did he see you? Did he look at you? I want him so much to look at me for the woman, I now am". (Continues...)Excerpted from The Undaunted King Gouddaa of the Arawaks and Caribs by Douglas Burns. Copyright © 2018 Douglas Burns. Excerpted by permission of AuthorHouse. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.Excerpts are provided by Dial-A-Book Inc. solely for the personal use of visitors to this web site.

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