Amazon Challenge: Tribe Isla (3/14)

Note: No words just sadness

Mahina and Kikyo made their way to the sacrificial pool. Mahina hated this. She did not want to rip apart these two. Rei and Kikyo loved each other and it hurt her to tear them apart. This was the happiest she had ever seen the Shaman. She could easily just tell them to run away together or get someone else to take Kikyo’s place. That is what she wanted to do but she knew why she couldn’t. Hira was always more then thrilled to seek punishment for those who broke these laws. The goddess could destroy the small tribe quickly and easily. She could make it so those two would never see each other in the after life or make them spend eternity watching each other suffer with no way to save each other from the pain.

“I hope you are not angry with Shaman Rei lady Mahina. She has done nothing wrong and would not deserve anger” Kikyo spoke. Mahina looked at him, realizng she had been scowling.

“I am not angry at her Kikyo. I am angry at this” she waved vaguely to indicate the situation they were in. “I hate to see you go, after all you have done and how happy you make Rei” Kikyo let out a silent oh.

“I will give you both some time” she said as Rei approached in her shaman attire. Mahina turned and left the two alone.

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Kikyo took Rei into his arms. He could feel her trembling with silent tears. He hated this. He hated seeing her in any kind of despair or pain. This time he could comfort her. After seeing her so broken at her mother’s funeral he vowed never to allow such pain to overcome her.

“I know this hurts my love” he murmured. “I hate that I caused you to feel so much pain” He pressed a kiss to the top of her head.

“I love you” her voice was muffled but he didn’t mind. He dropped to his knees and whispered a prayer from their homeland over their child. It was a blessing for the child to have a good and happy life. It would usually be said at birth of the child. It was said by male family members to the newborn. It was only himself and Rei in this land, so it had to be said now.

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The sound of Mahina’s footsteps made it feel all too real. Their alone time had felt far too short. Kikyo stood and was about to turn towards the pool when Rei pulled him back and pressed a kiss to his check.

“Do you remember when were children and our home was raided” she asked. He nodded unsure of why she was bringing this up.

“I told you that if we got split up I would come and find you. Well this counts. When my time comes we will be together again. Not even the goddess will stop me” she whispered to him.

“Thank you my love” he pulled away and jumped into the pool. Mahina went to soothe the woman. Mahina was the only other person who understood what Rei was going through.

“I wish...I wish it didn’t come to this Rei. I am so sorry” Mahina couldn’t stop apologizing.

“I know lady Mahina, you are a kind soul and wouldn’t do this if you didn’t have to” Shaman replied. They stood there for a while before Mahina blessed Kikyo and left.

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Rei stayed until the reaper came to retrieve Kikyo. She did her best to keep a neutral face. She despised the reaper. He haunted her. Everywhere she went she could not escape his presence. He followed her like a shadow, ever since her home was attacked. He took so many friends and family.

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The first time she saw him he had cut her teacher down in front of her. She was him and he saw her. He had marked her. His voice was like ice. It caused her blood to chill and make it feel like her soul was being eaten away and replaced with ice. She would not leave Kikyo’s soul alone with him.

“Reaper” she greeted. “I would say it is pleasant to see you but it is never a joy to see Hira’s emaciated attack dog”

“Careful Shaman. That hatred can poison your soul. We wouldn’t want another mistake to make Hira return here” came the casual reply. “That wouldn’t be fun for you mortals. You are very fragile.” The reaper didn’t bother to look up from his work.

“Do not threaten me reaper. I do not fear you” that made the reaper look at her. He moved closer.

“I don’t care about you. If I visited when there was no offering to the goddess or official passing, the rest of your time here will be far from pleasant” she could feel the warning against her family rest against her shoulders.

“Besides, I believe you have rights of passage, proof of valor or whatever you ask for after you pass” this time while speaking there was no malice, the actually sounded bored. She raised her finger to give him a stern retaliation but the sight of Kikyo’s tombstone made all her anger leave her.

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Rei sat in front of his grave. She prayed and told the goddesses everything. From his bravery throughout his childhood and into his adult life. His kindness to all of life and his love for his family and herself.

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As the months past a new season brought a new group to the village. A woman by the name of Chey Ira and the man she traveled with Raylan. She had heard about the tribe while passing through the markets where goods where the tribe’s goods were traded. Chey had gone out and bought Raylan and rushed over to offer her services. The blonde woman explained she was a provider and would help watch over and raise the children of the tribe.

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Mahina was glad to hear that. With Rei about to give birth extra help with the children was more then appreciated. The creator called a meeting to introduce the rest of the tribe to the newcomers.

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Almost everyone was overjoyed by this. The only one who was displeased was Adonis. Adonis was less then pleased by the looks the woman kept shooting at him. They were flirty and hungry. If he wasn’t careful she could convince Mahina to breed with him. He didn’t want that due to his love for another and strange vibes she gave off.

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Chey gave the creator her vision. She wanted to build a learning center where the future generations could learn and play in safety. Mahina insisted that they get building tomorrow. Today would be the day that everyone get to know each other. Once the evening came around, Chey had made dinner for everyone. It was simple. Chey needed to learn some new ways to cook. The provider studied the young prince after she had given him his dinner. He had been an annoyance to her. Following her around and almost purposely trying to ruin her meal.

“that little brat” she thought glaring at the toddler as he ate. Boys could be a complete disaster. If the creator couldn’t produce a female the tribe would be in trouble. Of course if she had a daughter and her daughter produced a heir with the prince then she would be matriarch of the tribe then. That would mean the shaman would also have to have a son but Chey had time to worry about these things later. She was not going to live through another downfall of a tribe due a man, even if that man was a toddler.

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Chey had started her building immediately. She had Adonis doing the wood work. Mahina had bragged about how great of a worker he was. If that was true then her project was going to be the jewel of the village. A place that would shape future generations. She could also watch Adonis work which was a plus for her. She found the blond man very handsome.

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Under the guidance of Chey the learning center was built in a few weeks. It took a lot of work and ended up being a bit more then the provider expected. She had quickly made sure the gain back a good amount with cravings and spare fruit. Of course that meant even extra work for Adonis and Raylan but that didn’t bother Chey in the slightest. She just wanted Mahina’s approval.

Chey had hoped that she did win the creator’s approval when she showed her the building. Mahina was in awe of the building. Mahina had marveled at Chey’s creativity with each activity to help the children learn. Much to Chey’s disappointment the creator had gone on about how Rei must see this and give her review of the building as well. Later that day Chey had cornered the Shaman and insisted on showing Rei the building.

Rei tried to put on a good face but couldn’t help but be a bit bitter that Kikyo wouldn’t be able to see this. She was sure that Kikyo would have loved this building.

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