Amazon Challenge: Tribe Isla (3/14)

Note: who is ready for another double update?! I am trying to get a few more chapters out due to work and school getting a bit more demanding these next few weeks. I will try to figure out an upload schedule but it will be sporadic for now. Just a question for the readers. Would it be preferred that I keep updating it both on the blog and here or should I just keep it one the blog?


Being home after such a long trip was wonderful. There were some changes but not enough to make things feel odd for the shaman. They added a fish tank to catch fish and keep them fresh for cooking. Rei had taken it over to put some of her exotic fish. Not that anyone complained.

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They didn’t have Cesar anymore so Rei did her best to plant her new items. She requested Adonis to make her some garden planters. She didn’t want her poisonous plants to mix with the ones they were eating. That would be catastrophic.

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Mahina was overjoyed to have Rei back. She had missed her friend while she was gone. She helped Mahina learn a lot about the world. With how hectic life could be Rei was always there to calm the chaos.

The one chaos no one seemed to calm was Kale. The toddler was a force to be reckoned with. He did not enjoy following the rules. He hated naps above all. Mahina did her best to get the boy to nap. She kept him in the small nursery. It was a lot less busy and she had hoped that the silence would help let him nap. She was wrong.

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When the young prince wasn’t napping, he was making a mess. He stole paint from the easel and ended up splattering it all over the walls and ground outside. The men spent most of the day cleaning up after the young prince’s art session. It took a while to get it out of the ground. Mahina didn’t want it tracked into any of the buildings.

Feeding times were also a nightmare. Kale would eat a few bites before throwing bowls full of food on the floor or smearing is all over his highchair. No amount of time-outs or scoldings would stopped him. Adonis and Kikyo devised a plan. They would take turns distracting the young prince with play time.

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Rei enjoyed spending time with the young prince. He had a very inquisitive mind, when he wasn’t asking “why” all the time or slowly driving his mother mad with messes. Part of Rei was jealous. She would love to have a child of her own.

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Mahina was more than happy to grant Rei the request to have a child. The shaman was overjoyed when she heard the news and she rushed down to the beach to meet with the man she loved.

“Mistress Rei, are you sure about this?” Kikyo questioned when they met up.

“More then sure! I have loved you deeply since were were kids!” she paused, studying his face. Kikyo didn’t show his feelings too well unless he was overwhelmed.

“It is okay if you don’t feel the same. I don’t want to make you uncomfortable. You can say no of course I won’t hold it against you. I can ask Lady Mahina to find someone else or-“Kikyo cut her off.

“I would be crushed if you chose anyone else. Not that I would matter, you are the daughter of a queen. I would support you not matter the choose because I love you, not because you are a princess” this caused the shaman to chuckle.

“Third daughter to a creator. I am not that important I would never want to rule a tribe and I had to beg my mother and Queen Hippolyta to allow me to journey here”

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Kikyo took a step forward, taking her hands in his.

“Never say those words again. You are important! You are the most important and beautiful woman in the world Rei” he scolded.

The shaman was taken aback by this. Being the youngest of 4 siblings tended to make Rei feel unimportant. Her mother already had three other children that she doted on. Her eldest sister Tamiko was creator heiress and doing an excellent job last Rei had heard. The twins were doing well. Arisu was a warrior of a tribe and Ko was training to make other men strong enough to serve their tribe. Rei was just the spare.

“I would be honored to be the father of your child, Rei” he continued. “I would give you anything in the world to see you happy and safe for the rest of your years”

“Your love is enough” came her reply.

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The two spent the rest of the day on the beach enjoying each other’s company. As the sun set they ventured into the ocean. The frigged water and uneven ground did nothing to stop the couple from receiving the goddesses blessing. The shaman was walking on air as they made their way to the private quarters. The kiss they shared made her feel as if she and Kikyo were the only thing that matter in the universe. At least for the evening.

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Many suns and moons passed before Rei sought Kikyo out in the middle of the night. The two would sometimes sneak off to kiss or just spend a few moments together. While the tribe was important Rei couldn’t help herself. She loved spending time with Kikyo. He meant the world to her. She couldn’t get enough with him. On occasion Rei knew that Kikyo would get up before the sun rose to make breakfast and work on some projects to help the tribe gain money. This is where she found him, in the kitchen making breakfast. She needed to tell him.

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Weeks after their night together Rei had been feeling ill. It first happened when she was practicing battle strategies. She would often play to keep herself focused. Mid-way through her battle she was hit by a wavy of sick. Her stomach churned and her lunch threatened to make an appearance. She did her best to fight it down. It could be an illness but Rei didn’t think that was the case.

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Rei had woken after midnight had come and gone. The goddesses had seen fit to let her know that she was with child. She had gone to find Kikyo immediately. The sound of the kitchen being used was her hint as to where he was.

“Rei! My love, you are up early. Would you like something to eat?” he offered, holding a plate. She should really tell him but the smell of his delicious cooking had her distracting. Her grumbling stomach won her over and she accepted the plate.

“Thank you” she hungrily dug into the food as Kikyo cleaned up from his early morning food preparation. Rei was midway thought her food before she broke the silence.

“Kikyo we need to talk” he put down the dishes he was cleaning and turned to look at her.

“We are going to have a child” she blurted out before he had a chance to ask what was wrong. Many emotions danced across his face. Surprise, concern, joy and finally adoration settled on his face.

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“my love! this is such wonderful news!” he cried as he crossed the room and showered her with kisses. Their private celebration was interrupted by the creator. Kale had had finally been put to bed after a nightmare. The sound of voices had brought Mahina to investigate.

“Congratulations are in order, Shaman Rei” Kikyo quickly moved away from Rei once Mahina had announced her congratulations. . He was not supposed to be intimate with the Shaman after their night of passion.

“Thank you Creator Mahina” Rei smiled, slightly embarrassed that their moment had been interrupted. Mahina noticed the plates of food on the counter and her heart sped up and her throat went dry. The rule was once a man had fathered the child, the first meal they ate after the woman announced her pregnancy would be their last. They needed to be sent to the goddess.

“Kikyo, did you have anything to eat” she questioned. He nodded and realization dawned on his face. The trio stood in silence as the news sunk in. While the tribe would be welcoming a new member they would also be mourning the loss of another.

“Must we do this now Creator” Rei questioned, trying to keep her voice under control.

“I am sorry” came the quiet replied. The shaman left without sound after Mahina had spoken those words.

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