Don and John have been good friends since childhood. They grew up together in the village but the two knew how to swim perfectly without doubt. The two set out for hunting as they needed some meat to make some meal in their respective abodes. They are not just good at swimming but also good at hunting. Their hunting tactics have been the talk of the day. Meanwhile, they both jumped out for hunting while their parents were waiting patiently to come back home with a handful of meat.
"Honey, I think you need to go get some branded melon and blended pepper, as well as what you would need to prepare to await the arrival of Don, our son," Mr. Wilfred said in a happy mood. His wife set out to buy those items, as their son has never failed when it comes to hunting. The couple kept waiting while Mr. Don's parents were also severely waiting. Their wait had turned to fear, and the day was getting older.
Mr. Welfred walked straight to Don's parents just to know if his son was in their abode. "Are they back?" Mr. Don's dad first raised his voice as he sighted Mr. Welfred approaching. "That's the reason I'm coming. I was coming to ask you the same question.".
"But what on earth would they be doing in the thick forest by now without thinking of coming home?" Mr. Welfred asked, his face becoming more drawn in fear. The news of the two missing got to the whole community, and in the community they said, "How would their finest and two best swimmers who would represent them in the next inter-village competition get missing?" Don and John have been the heart of the community when it comes to swimming competitions. They are the best hunters the village has ever had. These two are the multitasking humans they have never seen and never lived. Don was placed in the mouth of the river when he was newly given birth. Being a newly born baby, he was floating without sinking. This act was carried out time without number by his dad until he grew from baby to boy. His act and style of swimming started from that moment in his life.
John, on the other hand, has been a swimmer since he was given birth. When he was 4, he had to swim to surprise the community members. His dad can also swim to any length and deep in the ocean. He has this mind of staying deep inside the river or sea for hours without getting drawn. He was naturally made and gifted swimmer until he got to this old age.
Don and John had represented the community in a swimming competition before now and had won prizes for the community. They had made the community proud just because of their swimming tactics.
"John, where are you?" Don yelled as he called out. He took a deep look at the eight antelopes dropped on the lake bank. Before then, they wanted to freshen up themselves and moved to the lake close to the forest. They had four antelopes each from their hunting. They dropped the antelopes and jumped into the lake. They began to enjoy themselves without thinking of the time.
"Don, I will stay deep inside this water for twenty minutes without drowning," I know, but don't let it be now. Let's just refresh and leave at once," Don advised, but John was so adamant and told Don, "Be counting; before it gets to 1,000 counts, I will still remain dipped inside the lake without coming up"." John beat his chest at what he had spoken out.
“I know you can do it, but let's just bathe and leave at once," Don replied keenly, but before he finished his statement, John was already in the water. He began to count. He had counted 2000, but John was not yet up. He became afraid and dove back inside the lake. He began to search for John. He searched the whole of the surroundings but saw no John. He swam back up and became more afraid. Tears were dripping down his face. He went back yet again in search just to be sure, yet found no one.
His face changed to a well of water. “What would I say to Hohn's dad when I get home?" Don was worried.
Meanwhile, everyone had gathered together, ready to search the forest where they went for hunting.
When the day was about growing old, Don heard the sound of someone deep in the lake. “That voice sounds like my friend, John," Don said. He listened again and heard the voice; this time it was very clear. He went back inside the lake and swam in the direction he heard John's voice. This was when he hugged John while still in the lake. Both swam back. “I told you I would stay down there until the count of 1000, but somehow, I had decided to scare you a bit. “Please, don’t try that again,” Don said.
“I have heard you, my friend,” John responded.
They took their antelope and headed home. As they got closer to their community, they heard the sound of people approaching. “Where have you been?” John's dad ran and hugged his son. “It’s a long story," Don replied.
The community men who had set in search returned happily.