Amazon Challenge-Tribe Wahine 3/5

When Abra finds out Haipo refused Buffy, she seeks him out to speak with him.

“I’m surprised at your decision, Haipo,” Abra says. “I thought you more sensible.”

“It’s not about sense, Creator Mother,” Haipo offers. “It’s about destiny. I was destined to be Master Slave, living out my life here with Tribe Wahine.”



Abra counters, “Yes, it is your right to live here until your years make it hard for you to be useful, but Haipo, think! You would be the father of generations! One of the first, in fact. Why do you deny this privilege?”

At this Haipo’s eyes turn cold. “You and the creator keep saying I will be father to Creator Heiress, but what if I sire a son? What then?”

Abra sighs. Haipo makes a good point. The laws are clear about sons born by a creator.

Haipo continues, “I’m sorry, Creator Mother, but I do not wish to sire a son so he can go to an early death.”



Abra’s eyes close and then she makes her case. “You are being very short sighted and selfish, Haipo. It is an honor for a son to be born by a creator. He may sire children before he is sacrificed. He also goes to the afterlife with many honors and can come and go around the compound all he likes.

“But you are thinking about yourself in the wrong way, Haipo. It is for the good of the whole tribe that we operate in this manner. It will be prosperous for the tribe if you join with Buffy. You will go where you wish afterwards. Back to your old tribe, if that is your inclination. I thought you cared about this tribe, Haipo. More than your selfish desires. It is very disappointing.”



Abra’s words pierce Haipo’s heart. He didn’t think he was acting selfishly. But she was right. His desires outweighed the good of the tribe. His face grows warm with embarrassment. “I’m sorry, Creator Mother,” Haipo says, rubbing his sweaty palms on his pants. “I see your point and have a change of heart. If Buffy will have me, I will consent. It is my wish to always act honorably for the welfare of this tribe. That was my sole reason for wanting to be Master Slave, so I could care for the tribe as long as possible, skilling up and making things pleasant for the tribal women.” Haipo swallows. “I’m quite ashamed at my prior behavior. Will you speak to Buffy for me?”



Abra smiles, patting Haipo’s knee. “I will speak to her at once. Do not worry, Haipo, I will explain your prior motives. She will understand.”



Haipo is filled with relief and happiness ripples over him. He hated seeing Buffy so sad. How glorious it will be to see her joyful again. And to his surprise, he is looking forward to their time together. He has a connection to Buffy that he doesn’t with the other tribal women.