Amazon challenge - Blessing Moon Tribe: 1st generation (the sims 4)

Prehistory

Before many winters and summers men and women lived together. Women took care of children and the house, men hunted and thus supplied the food their home. But the woman never had a voice in the tribe, all decided by men. A woman couldn't choose the man herself, she was forced to marry the one who chose her and fully obey the will of man. Men may have lovers and remain unpunished for it, women were often punished by death for having been unfaithful to their men, or at the best,  they were exiled from the tribe. Men's view, women were only eligible to bear children and to cook a meal, many times with them was treated brutally and bad, but here was one of them, a young and brave girl behalf of Amazona, who did not want to obey entrenched male power. All started with the fact that when a man wanted to take her to his home as the wife, she rejected him and fled into the woods by announcing that better she'll be torn up by wolves and die of hunger than she'll be a servant of the man. Amazona shot great with a bow, held ax and spear, and it seemed like forest spirits patronaged and kept her from trying to find her men, in addition, not everyone dared to search for fugitive and rebel. 
More women and girls joined Amazona soon, they learned to fight, hunted, and were no less tough and strong than men. Freedom and independence from men was like a dream come true, none of Amazona's followers did not want to go back and live again with men. Men worried seriously that Amazona will take all women away of them, and gathered several tribal leaders began to think what to do. One wise old shaman advised to invite Amazona and her women in the negotiations. Amazona and women agreed to accept the proposal of tribal leaders and came to the talks.
- You are a brave and wise woman, Amazona, - began the commander in chief. - Such women like you needed  in tribe. Why didn't you return home? Our tribes will die out if they disappear strong women who bare strong tribal sons and daughters.

Women began to murmur controversial, but Amazona reassured them with one hand gesture and turned to the chief commander.

- We'll not return home if you do not accept our conditions, - said proudly Amazona.

The commander in chief and other leaders questioning looked at Amazona.
- Speak, my daughter, - the chief commander nodded her.
- Great Spirit, who created the heavens and the earth, and every living thing , has created all creatures equally perfect and worthy of love, but for some reason, the men decided they are better than women, - Amazona smiled weakly. - Did not we are not as strong and courageous as men? Are we worse warriors than you? Or maybe the great leaders would make themselves? - She proudly looked at the Commander in Chief. - Show us the respect and we'll live with you again, give us the same rights as men, and we will thank you with love and fidelity, we'll give birth to your children...
Commanders looked at each other. There was a silence. Amazona and her women patiently waited for the commander in chief to answer them. Leaders began to consult among themselves. Finally, the commander in chief has gave a sign that he is prepared to respond.
- My daughter really is extremely brave and wise woman, - he bowed respectfully at Amazona. - We hope that you make the right decision, my daughter ... Married to a great and courageous warrior Atepa you'd ensure security of yourself and your women, you were loved and respected by all. 
One man came forward and bowed at Amazona. A shadow of anger ran on Amazona's face.
- And that's all you can answer to us? Do we have come here only we'd ask for your care? - Amazona laughed sardonic, women also started indignantly murmur.
- Woman can not live without a man, - Atepa took a few steps forward.
- I think that men rather can't live without women, - someone responded from the Amazona's warriors. - You even are unable to cook food themselves, - several women began to laugh, but Amazona immediately silenced them.
- No matter what you're thinking about us, we'll not be back, - she said proudly. - I'll never marry to a man just because I'd feel safe. We feel  more safe living alone than living with men what exploit us as they want.
- You'll not go back? Then we declare war, which force you to obey us! - Shouted one outraged commander. Men began to shout approvingly, that they are ready to scatter in mind all over these madcaps and show where is their true place.
- You're not able to do anything more, just war, - Amazona proudly laughed. - But if you want the war, let there be war. We are ready to die for our freedom and dignity. Only remember ... - she looked straight into the eyes of the chief commander. - You will lose.
And then long and cruel war began between Amazona's women and men what did not want to give women equal rights with them, which lasted for hundreds of nights and days, long summers and winters. Many blood of women and men was shed for this war, but Amazona was right - the men lost this war. Amazona occupied with her troops many tribes forcing their commanders to surrender. Amazona became the commander in chief and her women warriors were named in her honor Amazons. 
Since then, much has changed when Amazona and her women took to rule. Not everything was good and right, men almost lost any rights as women once did, with the exception of one - mate with a woman when it comes time to offspring... and die. But let's Blessing Moon tribe women and their generations stories tell more. Maybe even the most horrible revenge and a curse can to wear off against the time and a power of love...

1st generation. Creator Amadahy Blessing Moon

1.

This is Amadahy, new Blessing Moon tribe creator, and her two slaves Lallo and Lusio.


Blessing Moon tribe village and these two slaves were all what mother left Amadahy. She still felt very sad as she and her mother were very close and Amadahy still couldn't believe that she'll never see her anymore till that day when she'll need to leave this world herself. Now Amadahy was creator and she knew that she needs to be strong and go ahead taking care of her tribe and trying to be good creator.


Lallo was good guy, gentle and romantic one.


Lusio was different. He was outgoing and very friendly, but he always kept the distance and it made him mysterious and even serious.


But these two very different men loved each other company and were really great friends.
  

Amadahy was satisfied with her slaves although sometimes she liked to remind them that they are slaves and she is their Great Creator.


She was warrior and fighter like her mother and she thought that everyone in her tribe has to be strong physically and spend a lot of time training a body.


Amadahy was very flirty woman and when she was in such mood she loved share her time with her slaves Lallo and Lusio.


Being playful and attractive she melted their hearts and bodies without any mercy. Men were only men for her. They were just slaves and her "boys-toys", nothing more... Although Amadahy knew that she'll have to choose one of them as her breeding slave and start a child with him.


It wasn't easy to decide who of them will be father of her daughter. Amadahy really had to think of it, she didn't want to make a mistake.
Lusio had something special and his mistery attracted Amadahy very much, but she was still not sure she has to choose him as her breeding slave.


"Lallo is so easy going and naive like a child although sometimes he seems so melancholic and even deep... And he has good and gentle heart. I'm not sure he's strong warrior, but I am almost sure he'll be great breeder and he has such beautiful body... " - once Amadahy thought standing by Lallo.


She thought about him the whole day imaging herself in his arms... And when sun begun to go down Amadahy couldn't resist anymore... She grabbed Lallo by his hands and pulled him in the kiss.


- You'll be my breeding slave, Lallo, - she said him.
- Yes, my creator, - slave bowed at Amadahy.
 He couldn't say "No" as slaves didn't have any right to contradict amazons, especially creator. Lallo couldn't say he didn't like this idea... Although he knew that he'll be sacrificed to moon goddess Nanina. But Amadahy was so beautiful... He always wanted her, but Lallo knew well that he can't choose her himself, so he waited and hoped that creator will choose him as her lover someday. Well, Amadahy had different plans, but it didn't upset Lallo too much.
Next day they spent time together , it was Amadahy's wish.


Lusio seemed indifferent and worked as always ignoring what's going between Amadahy and Lallo.


- Let's go to my room, - Amadahy whispered embracing Lallo.


They spent the whole night making love, talking and enjoying the night sitting in hot tub. Lallo seemed very happy. And how felt creator Amadahy? She had only one goal - to conceive and have a great time with Lallo. Now he was her favorite "boy-toy".


Amadahy's wish become the true very quickly - she felt pregnant almost after two times trying for baby with Lallo.
- I'm with child, Lallo, - she shared big news with him.
- I am happy for you, my creator, - Lallo smiled at Amadahy. -  I am sure your daughter will be very beautiful and great creator like you...


But Lusio wasn't happy when Amadahy said him she's gonna have a baby.
- It's your duty to Blessing Moon tribe, my creator, - he said looking at Amadahy without any joy in his eyes.


- Lusio is glad for his creator Amadahy, - he bowed quietly and left.
 Lusio was upset. He didn't want to lose his friend Lallo and he never liked kids.


But Amadahy didn't care of anyone's feelings, it was most important that she feels happy herself. Amadahy spent long time sitting by the fire and dreaming of her baby.


2.

The night was beautiful and warm. It was the last night for Lallo. He was sad a bit that he'll be sacrificed to Nanina, he so wanted to enjoy his youth and just discovered love, but his fate was different than he wished. His name will remain forever in the history of tribe, but Lallo wasn't sure he really wanted it. His life belonged to his creator Amadahy, not him and he couldn't change it. Lallo gave a deep sigh and sipped his drink. It was also last for him.


And when Amadahy called him and said that he is allowed to sleep with her, Lallo felt almost on cloud nine, he didn't want spend his last night alone. And what could be better than to spend it with a woman what expects your child?


But morning wasn't easy for Lallo. He cried and Amadahy felt very confused. She didn't know what to say him as she wasn't used to express her real feelings. She even didn't have them. Amadahy was cold like an ice. "Any man doesn't deserve your tears and mercy", - it was what she learnt from her mother and all mother's lessons was almost only truth she knew and believed.


Lallo was very upset and even didn't try to hide his sadness from Amadahy.He was just too different than Amadahy.
- I love you, Amadahy, - he said looking at his creator.


She didn't answer him. Her heart was silent. Amadahy just looked at Lallo proudly and left.


- Amadahy! - Lallo shouted, but Amadahy even didn't turn.


3.

What means to be sacrificed to moon goddess Nanina? It means that you'll have spend the last hours of your life in the water untill your body will exhaust and you'll drown. If you are strong physically you'll suffer longer, if not, then you'll die sooner. But amazons thought different. To be sacrificed to Nanina meant a honor for a breeding slave as his name is added to the tribal history and it also meant happy and succesful life for amazons tribe. Amazons believed that Nanina cares about them, helps them to conceive and stay pregnant. Elder and experienced amazons shamen were telling that Nanina is very beautiful and wise, she knows all about this world and even more, but only the most devoted to the goddess shamen and amazon warriors can get Nanina's knowledge and wisdom. So that's why was so important to sacrifice the breeding slaves to the moon goddess. Every sacrifice increased the magical power of Nanina and amazons safety. Blessing Moon tribe was one of those amazon tribes what strictly followed the traditions, so all men what lived in this tribe were doomed to be sacrificed to the moon goddess Nanina as soon as the women realised that they are pregnant.

4.

Poor Lallo suffered a lot. Sun was very hot and made him thirsty although he was surrounded by the water. He felt very bad, but he knew that anyone will not come to help him. He prayed that Nanina would come quickly to take him. Lallo even couldn't to realise if he really sees standing before him Lusio or it's just a dream, when he came to say goodbye to Lallo.


Luckilly his suffering didn't last too long - Nanina came to take him before the sunset.


5.

It seemed nothing has changed after Lallo's death. Lusio worked a lot as always taking care of home and his creator needs, Amadahy seemed happy and even flirted with Lusio.


Now she was in the middle of her pregnancy and dreamed of that day when she'll hear a first cry of her daughter.


- Hey, Lusio, we need to talk, - once Amadahy said to Lusio when they just finished to play the chess game.
- Yes, my creator, I am ready to listen you, - Lusio nodded.
- You are very great and talented slave, Lusio, I like how you make a food and work, so I thought it would be great to have you as master slave. It means you are the best slave in the tribe and you have my trust.
- It will be a honor to me to be your master slave, my creator Amadahy, - Lusio smiled happily. - I think it's great decision and suits me as I would be very bad breeding slave...
- I am already with child, Lusio, so I don't need a breeding slave, - Amadahy chuckled. - It will be enough to have you as master slave.


But in fact Amadahy wanted more, not only to have Lusio as a master slave in her tribe. She couldn't lie to herself she doesn't like his green eyes and strong body. He was so mysterious and dangerously serious that she couldn't stand before her own desire to have Lusio as her lover. She needed that so badly...
So once Amadahy invited him to join her in hot tub. They talked about nothing and when Lusio laughed she couldn't take her eyes of him.


- Lusio... - she smiled at the slave pulling him in her embrace.
- Yes, my creator... - he smiled back at her staring at Amadahy's dark eyes.


- I want you, Lusio... - Amadahy whispered kissing his lips. - You'll be my lover.


- One more great decision, my creator... - Lusio smiled widely at Amadahy. It would be even hard to describe how Amadahy's decision stroked his self-love. He is not only master slave, he is creator's lover!
- Let me to please you, my beautiful Amadahy... May I massage you? - Lusio asked her gently.
- Oh yes, Lusio... I would like it... - she nodded and turned her back at him. - Just keep in your mind, Lusio... If I'll catch you flirting with other amazon I'll kill you with my own hands. You are mine and only mine... Do you understand?
- Yes, my Amadahy... I can swear it with my blood that I'll never betray you..
- I trust you, Lusio, - Amadahy looked at his green eyes.


Lusio knew that Amadahy said it serious, but he even didn't think to look at any other amazon and neither mate with her. He loved Amadahy and he wanted to be faithful to her. Lusio always kept his faith.

6.

- I think my daughter is ready to come, - Amadahy said Lusio when they had dinner. Pain in her back  and belly become very sharp and strong.
- Really? It's great news, my Amadahy, - Lusio smiled at her. 


It was really a time. The contractions become too strong and Amadahy had to leave Lusio. She went slowly to birth chamber. Lusio stayed outside and got in hot tub.


He didn't dare to follow Amadahy in birth chamber and he was sure it's not a place for him. 
After few minutes Lusio heard baby's cry. Amadahy just had her daughter.


Baby girl was so tiny and cute, she was pale skinned like her mom. Amadahy decided to name her Pavati what means "clear water".
She cuddled her daughter and felt very happy. Now Amadahy's not only creator, she is mother.



She held her little baby girl trying to imagine their tribe in the future, how Amadahy and Pavati will play together and she'll give her all these lessons she got from her mother. How Pavati will look like in several years? Will she look similar to her father or she'll look like she, Amadahy? It was so good to stand with baby in arms and dream about the future... Amadahy even forgot that Lusio waited for her outside.


7.

And life was like a fairy tale for Amadahy. She enjoyed her time with Lusio, there wasn't nothing stopping them to be lovers.


They were not only lovers, they were  good friends too, although Amadahy never thought about it.


She was used to get and have everything, so Amadahy even didn't think that happiness and love can disappear as fast as it can appear suddenly. She was too happy to think about it.
And time passed so quickly that Amadahy and Lusio even didn't notice how Pavati grew up to a child.


She was very lovable and curious girl, liked to experiment and play chess.


8.

- Now when my daughter grew up I can think of my tribe, - one morning Amadahy said Lusio. - Tommorow I'll go to slave market to buy new slave and one woman should arrive to our village at early morning, so you'll need take care about place for her. She'll be our gatherer.


- Great news, my creator. I'll care of everything, - Lusio seemed impressed and glad.


As was told, woman arrived next day early in the morning and soon Amadahy returned home accompanied by new slave. At noon Amadahy summoned all to the tribal meeting.


- Welcome to Blessing Moon tribe, my dear sister, - Amadahy welcomed new gatherer. - What is your name and tell us where did you come from?


- My name is Sikya, creator, it means "small canyon", - woman smiled warmly at Amadahy. - I can't tell too much about that place where I was born and grew up, but I remember that there was very green and there was a big lake... I was very young when many of us died of some weird disease, my mother died too. That's all what I can tell about my past, creator Amadahy.


- I am sorry, Sikya. It's really sad, - Amadahy sighed and turned to red-haired man. - And this is our new slave named Ogima, I bought him today in the slave market.
Ogima smiled widely and seemed very happy with himself.


- I am glad being your new tribe member, creator Amadahy. I swear you'll never regret you bought me, I'm very hard-working and handy slave, - he talked to Amadahy very vividly and vigurously gesticulating with his hands.


Lusio sat smiling reticently, it was hard to understand what he really thinks.


- As you know words are meaningless if they aren't based on the actions, - Amadahy smiled weakly at Ogima and pointed at Lusio. - He is your master slave, you have to obey Lusio and help him everywhere he'll need your help. And keep in your mind, slave, I don't like sluggards. Now all can go, - she stood up and left bonfire.


9.

It seemed Ogima is really handy and hard working.


But Amadahy didn't want trust her new slave. She even didn't know why, it was like a bad feeling or just antipathy.
- Keep your eye on Ogima, - once she said Lusio. - I don't like him.
Lusio looked at Amadahy worried a  bit.
- I think he is great slave, he really helps me a lot, but if it's your wish, my creator, I'll do that, - Lusio bowed at Amadahy.


After this conversation with Amadahy Lusio tried to spend more time with Ogima and know him better, but he couldn't notice anything weird and suspicious. Ogima seemed funny and nice man.


And gatherer Sikya was really weird, Her mood changed many times during the day like a weather, sometimes she was very distant and seemed that she doesn't belong to this world, but little Pavati loved Sikya very much and spent a lot of time with her talking and playing.


Ogima always smiled. He always knew what to say and was sarcastic, he seemed too self-confindent and even bold, but Lusio didn't take it too seriously. Master slave thought it's most important that Ogima is great helper and doesn't avoid work.


But Amadahy thought different. She almost couldn't look at Ogimaa although she was nice with slave. But it was just a question of time. Lusio knew it very well as he knew Amadahy.


10.

Amadahy always got very mad if someone intruded on her personal space. This could end very bad for anyone, even for amazon. 
Probably it was so destined to Ogima, that he decided to use the toilet at the same time and in the same room where Amadahy was. Initially, he even didn't notice that she is here, but when he saw her standing behind him, Ogima even gasped loudly in surprise.


- Sorry... - he mumbled, but Amadahy didn't allow him to say any word.
- How do you dare, slave?! - she yelled at him. - I'll close you in jail!


- I am really sorry, creator Amadahy, I just wanted to take shower... - he mumbled. - I didn't knew that you are here...
- Just don't tell me... Liar... I've seen how you look at me, - Amadahy smiled ironically. - So you came to stare at me? Pervert...


- What? - He looked at her surprised and indignant. - Maybe you are paranoid?
- Paranoid? - She laughed. - I'm not blind ...
- And I think that you are paranoid if you suspect everyone who accidentally find themselves where you are, - Ogima knitted his brows.


Amadahy angrily smiled and looked up at him from head to toe, her eyes stopped below the waist.
- I hope that your stuff is working well as your tongue, slave ... Well, I think I know what you're good at.
Ogima even closed his eyes in anger and clenched his fists. But he knew that one careless word could cost him life, so he kept quiet.


- You'll be breeding slave, Ogima, and it will be your punishment, - Amadahy's voice sounded angry and mockingly. - My daughter needs a friend.
Ogima hardly could hold his tears. He never wanted to be breeding slave and he knew what that means.


- And what?! Do you think I'm coward and afraid and very frightened?! - suddenly he bursted out.
Amadahy really didn't expect it. She was used that everyone was afraid to say a word against her.


- We'll see how you'll talk after...
- There's nothing what could scare me, Amadahy, creator Amadahy, - Ogima laughed and mockingly waved aside with hand.  - I've seen and experienced enough violance in my life, so better keep quiet, creator Amadahy...


- Don't dare to speak to me so, insolent slave... - Amadahy looked at Ogima menacingly.
- I'll dare as I still don't have what to lose... But you'll pay for all! - he even bended in anger.


- Enough! - Amadahy raised her voice. She was furious. - If you'll not shut up your dirty mouth I'll kill you right now!


- Repair this toilet! Now! - she still yelled at Ogima like crazy. - And don't stare at me like idiot!


- Yes, creator Amadahy, - he mumbled and started repair toilet.
- Very good, slave... - Amadahy smiled satisfied at herself and called over a gatherer what was near. - Sikya!


- Yes, creator... - Sikya came immediately.
- Do you like him, Sikya? - Amadahy pointed at working Ogima.
- I think he is cute, - Sikya smiled and nodded at Amadahy.


- Cute? - Amadahy chuckled. - Well, I wouldn't call him cute... But he is yours, Sikya. You can mate with him anytime you want.
- Really? Do you mean I can start my child with Ogima? - Sikya was glad. Ogima silently ignored both women pretending that he doesn't care what they talk about.

 

- Yes, you can go with him to bedroom even now, my dear, after when you'll conceive you'll sacrifice him to night goddess Nanina, - Amadahy answered.
- Hey, handsome... - Sikya waved flirty at Ogima. Amadahy looked at him with hatred.


Ogima seemed very unhappy and upset and Sikya felt sorry for him. "Do I really have to sacrifice Ogima?" - she thought.


- But creator Amadahy... - Sikya wasn't sure whether it's not a mistake to be open with creator, but she always was frank and used to say what she thinks. - Is it necessary... to sacrifice such slave... like Ogima?
- What a silly question! You disappointed me, Sikya... Yes, it's necessary! If you'll not do that you'll die together with him, silly woman! And even don't think to make nonsences! - Amadahy was sincerelly outraged with Sikya question.


- Yes, my creator, I understand... - Sikya nodded. Her lips trembled in fear and astonishment that a woman what just was so nice, suddenly became a real fury. But she was just gatherer and Amadahy was creator, so Sikya didn't dare to contradict. She wasn't so brave like Ogima.


Ogima listened both women smiling ironically. He secrectly peeked at Sikya and thought that maybe it's not everything so bad... Ogima was very wily and revengeful, so he knew that he'll not miss a chance to revenge Amadahy. His quick mind already made plans...


He couldn't refrain from laughing when Amadahy started threaten Sikya.


Amadahy even froze with rage, his laughter hurt her stronger than any weapon on the battlefield. She clenched her fists silently, so wanted to hit Ogima, but she even couldn't move in anger.


Ogima left her laughing.


- We'll see, Amadahy, who will suffer... Me or you, - Ogima smiled mysteriously standing outside. - What a beautiful day! - he sighed smiling and went to work.


11.

It seemed that everything calmed down, only Sikya acted weird as always. Sometimes she told weird things, anyone couldn't understand her.
- Bad times are coming, bad times are coming... - she mumbled looking at Amadahy and Lusio what had breakfast at the table.


Amadahy didn't tell Lusio about her conflict with Ogima. She thought that there's nothing to tell him, it was only her business. But Lusio was perceptive enough to notice how Amadahy is irritated.
- Are you OK, my creator? - he asked her.

 

- Yes, I am... Eat your breakfast, Lusio, - Amadahy's voice was angry and cold.
- Oh, my Amadahy... - he smiled and looked at her with squinted eyes. - You are very bad liar and I know you too well that I'd believe in your words...

 

- Nothing... - Amadahy spitted out. - I told you eat and stop asking me...


Lusio didn't ask her anything and let Amadahy to stay with her thoughts, but when she finished her breakfast he came to her and caressed her cheek.
- No matter what was happened I am with you, my dear Amadahy, and I'll stay with you to the rest of my days...


He kissed Amadahy's hand and went to work staying his lover and creator alone with her thoughts.

12.

After all this drama Sikya and Ogima started to spend time together much more than before. As he was Sikya's breeding slave she wanted to know Ogima better and she really liked this man. Ogima's plans were different, but Sikya couldn't know what's going in his head. He was nice with her and it was enough. 


One night they became very close... All were sleeping, except Ogima and Sikya.
- Just look at these stars, - she pointed her finger at the sky. - Sometimes they tell me many secrets.
- I didn't know you are so romantic, - Ogima smiled listening her. He thought that Sikya talks nonsenses, so he didn't take it seriously. 


Sometimes she yelled at him for no reason, sometimes she seemed very sad and silent, sometimes too energized, but Ogima never felt hurt and angry on Sikya. Sikya was Sikya and he allowed her to be herself. Ogima liked her weirdness and how she looks and Sitya so suited his plans. He was sure all will work perfectly.
When Sikya offered him to enjoy the night sitting by the fire Ogima agreed immediately.
- Tell me about yourself, Ogima... - she told him looking at his eyes, when they sat down by the fire.


- Do you like sad slaves stories? - He smiled.
- No... I don't like sad stories, Ogima, but I know that life can be very sad. I just want to know you, you'll be a father of my baby.
- Ok.. - he nodded. - It was a time, when I wasn't slave. I was born free and had to be a warrior like my father was.
- Oh... - Sikya looked at him surprised. - Is that possible that men can not be slaves?
- Yes... I came from North, - Ogima nodded. - Don't be surprised too much that my skin is dark,, - man smiled. - My mother came from the desert where no winter and sun always heats. Her skin was dark as night... I've inherited my father's blue eyes, dark red hair and my mother's dark and heat resistant skin.
- It looks very nice on you, - Sikya smiled widely. - And all people in North look like you?
- Yes, they are tall and mostly have very light or red hair, their eyes are blue like the sky, they are just pale skined, so they look different a bit than I.
- Oh... It's so interesting... I've never been in North, - Sikya was very impressed. - Tell me more, please...
- It's cold land, winters are very long and cold... But there is very beautiful. I lived surrounded by thousand lakes and deep forests, mountains... My father was great fisherman and warrior, he teached me fight, -  Ogima smiled watching the fire, he was involved in old remembrances. - Sometimes I dream of it...
- And what has happened?
- Amazons attacked our village and killed all, robbed us... They hate everyone what don't live like they do. North is such country where men and women live together and there no slaves.
- Really? - Sikya felt even more surprised.
- Yes, Sikya... But I think such tribes aren't too much even in North nowadays. Things have changed since that days when I was a kid.
- So your parents were killed?
- Yes... I've seen how they died... Then amazons took me and raised as slave. Evil and violance made me bad person, but I don't regret about it at all, - he looked at Sintya's eyes. - It helped me to survive and stay alive although... Now I'll die, - he knitted his brows and gave a deep sigh.
Sikya didn't know what to say Ogima. She just looked at him and couldn't take her eyes of him.
- I should hate you all, but not all amazons are bad... You are good and I promise I'll never hurt you, Sikya, - Ogima spoke enthusiastically and it seemed he was honest.


- I am sorry for your tribe and family...  So we both are orphans, - she said silently. - I can't tell too much about my past as I can't remember it. I just know that I travelled from one tribe to another living and grown-up herself. Yes, I remember men in those tribes and all they were slaves, I've never met free man. I remember that many of them died being very young... - Sitya fell her eyes down giving a sigh. - But you know... - she looked at Ogima again with a smile on her face, her eyes sparkled in the dark. - I am sure that the spirits will save you... I'll ask them to protect you. Yes, - she nodded with enthusiasm. - I'll do that.


- Thank you, - Ogima chuckled softly. - You are very nice, Sikya... And I want to be with you. I really want it... You are so beautiful, - he smiled at her charmingly and waved flirting with Sikya.


Suddenly Sikya jumped up from the bench and strangely gazing somewhere began to smell air.
- What's wrong, Sikya? - Ogima also jumped up from the bench he was just sitting.
- Fire... Little Pavati's at risk! - she said and rushed like crazy to Amadahy's daughter room.


- Oh no... - Ogima whispered and followed Sikya. He liked little Pavati and had many hopes that she'll be different creator than her mother Amadahy, even being evil he didn't wish her bad and wanted protect a little girl.


He found Pavati watching the fire, she was shocked and didn't know where to hide.
- Pavati! Come to me! - he stretched out his hand at the girl.
- Ogima! - scared girl grabbed his hand and he pulled her to himself embracing her.
- Everything will be fine, little one... - he said caressing Pavati's hair and trying her calm down. - Where is Sikya? - he turned a bit looking for Sikya and seen her bravely fighting with fire.


- What a woman... - he mumbled looking at her with admiration and astonishment. Now he didn't doubt that his plan will work.

13.

When fire started all woke up and couldn't sleep long time. Amadahy thought to drink something, maybe it will help her to relax and fall asleep again. Suddenly she noticed standing Lallo's ghost what hided behind the flower. He was all grey and seemed very unhappy and bored.
- What are you doing here? Playing hide-and-seek? - Amadahy started laugh.


- I came to see you... I miss this world, dead life is so boring, - Lallo sighed. - And I want to see our daughter. - She is already so big... - he smiled sitting at the table.
- Even don't dare to bother her, - Amadahy looked strictly at him. - Live your dead life and forget of Pavati, if you won't be sent to Netherworld.


- But I'm her father... Pavati has to know about me, - Lallo still didn't want to submit.
- She'll know about you from Blessing Moon tribe history and it's really enough, - said Amadahy. - It's most important Pavati has me, her mother...
Lallo smiled sadly and stood up.
- You'll never change, my creator... - he said coming to her closer. - And... I missed your warm body... - he pulled her by hands to himself and embraced. Amadahy felt how her body shivered, she remembered that night when they started Pavati...
- Yes... - she whispered. - Yes, Lallo, I missed you... It's too bad that I can't feel your body warmth like before...


She didn't hear Lusio's steps. Hearing voices outside he left his bed and came to check if Amadahy needs him.


He frowned when he's seen his lover in Lallo's arms, pain and disappointment pierced his heart. He stood speachless and watched them angrily.


- Lusio? - Amadahy turned to him.
But master slave didn't said her any word, turned and went silently lowering his head. When Lusio was sure that Amadahy can't hear and see him he hid his face and silently wept.
- I trusted you, I am ready to give my life for you and you... - Lusio talked to himself.


It was so painful to realize that you are just a toy...
And Lallo stood sad beside the slave cemetery and felt almost the same like Lusio. They both were Amadahy's toys and they couldn't change that. They were just slaves.


14.

At next morning Amadahy enjoyed herself looking at the mirror. She was young, beautiful and strong, she was even more beautiful than her mother, it stroked Amadahy's heart and self-love.


Ogima also enjoyed himself and beautiful morning. It was a perfect time for start realize his plans.


He found a quiet place at campfire and pulled out from his pocket a strange doll.
- Oh Amadahy... Now you'll be in my hands and I'll do with you whatever I'll want, - he smiled looking at the doll and started to say strange mysterious words. Slave whirled the doll in his hands singing and mumbling the spell what could understand only Ogima.


- From now your soul and will belong to me, creator.... - he smiled evilish.- I'll destroy you making you suffer and I'll laugh at you like you laughed at me, Amadahy...


- You'll die slowly slowly... and anyone will be unable to help you, - Ogima closed his eyes and started visualize Amadahy's death. - Oh my poor creator... - he smiled and chuckled resting his hands on hips.


15.

Amadahy was very nice to Ogima again like nothing had happened. Ogima was very glad, he knew that his spell works well.


Amadahy was very flirty and playful that day, she even invited Ogima and Lusio join her in hot tub.


Lusio was silent and didn't speak too much, but Amadahy even didn't care why he is so silent. She talked to Ogima about nothing and flirted with him.
- So you and Sikya already had fun or you prefer to do that with me? - teased him Amadahy.
- And what do you think about it yourself, my creator? - he teased her back laughing. 
Lusio felt totally down and even didn't want to look at Amadahy. He didn't knew that Ogima just plays with Amadahy in the same way like she played with them both.


Ogima didn't notice when Sikya joined them. She heard all their conversation and felt upset a bit. "Does it mean that Amadahy is gonna take Ogima from me and breed with him?" - she thought sitting in hot tub near Amadahy.


But then Ogima noticed her and moved closer to her.
- Hey... I am glad you came, Sikya. You look even more beautiful tonight than before, - Ogima smiled at her.


Ogima's words warmed Sikya's heart.
- Really? - she blushed slightly and smiled at him looking at his blue eyes.
- Yes, really,,, You are most beautiful amazon I have ever met, - he winked at her, turned to Amadahy wanting to see her reaction to his words.
- Silly... - Amadahy mumbled looking angrily a bit at Ogima. She felt jealous. Ogima had to compliment his creator, but not that weirdo Sikya. 
Ogima chuckled happily and smiled widely thinking: - "You play with me and I play with you, Amadahy. I like this game!"


Lusio couldn't stand it anymore and got out from hot tub saying:
- I think I disturb you, my creator. Have fun without me.
- Lusio! - Amadahy got out from hot tub too and came to her lover. - You know that you are most important to me... - she said. - I just like to play sometimes... I am creator and it's my right to have fun, isn't?
- Yes, creator Amadahy, - Lusio nodded silently. He didn't have what to say. If even he would say something he knew that Amadahy will not stop playing and flirting with other slaves, so he had only one choice - to accept it.
Luckily she didn't notice Ogima's gaze. His eyes were full of hatred and anger. "You are such despicable..." - he thought looking at Amadahy.


He turned away even do not noticing how Sikya came to him and put her hands on his arms.
- She just plays... - Sikya said him silently. She wanted to hug him, but didn't dare to do that when Lusio and Amadahy were near.
- I know... - Ogima answered. - I am just a slave.


- Yes, you are slave in Amadahy's eyes, but never forget that you were born free and you are still free in your heart, - Sikya tried comfort him. - Now let's go to play chess, - she smiled taking Ogima's hand and he followed her smiling and thinking how he lucky is...

16.

Chess game was almost like a tradition in Blessing Moon tribe. Creator Amadahy adored this game like workouts, so it's not surprising that everyone, even slaves, were able to play chess. Sikya and Ogima looked at the chess table deeply focused on their game. 


Seeing that Sikya is really good chess player Ogima decided to take tricks and suddenly pointed at something:
- Look there! Oh no! I think I see some creatures coming to us! - he made scared face.
- Where? - Sikya believed in Ogima and turned to look who is coming to them, then slave quickly switched places with their chess pawns.


Sikya turned to Ogima and looked at chess table. She noticed immediately Ogima's trick and started laugh.
- Hey, cheater! - she poked his arm.
- Sorry, I am bad chess player, you should teach me to play chess, - Ogima laughed softly. - You know I feel hungry, what do you think about dinner? I could prepare something for us both, - he smiled at Sikya.
- I don't mind your idea, - Sikya also smiled at slave and they went to kitchen.
Ogima was great cook, he worked fast, so soon they've sat at the table and had dinner.


They didn't talk. Sikya was lost in her thoughts. Many thoughts and vague remembrances flooded her mind and feelings. She couldn't say what is that, if she sees the future or it's her past she can't remember, but all what she saw made her sad.


Ogima watched her smiling and staring at her eyes. And it wasn't just one of his games he's used to play with others only trying to protect himself and survive. He really liked her, Sikya was first person, first woman in his life what changed something inside him. Ogima knew the hatred, anger, pain and violance, but he never knew what is love and tenderness. Sikya melted ice in his frozen and evil heart. Yes, he knew that Sikya is amazon, but he didn't care it. She was different. Love between amazon and any man was forbidden, but who could to look at Ogima's heart and check it? And was here something what could scare such rebellious and bold man as Ogima?


But here was one person who watched Ogima and Sikya. This person was creator Amadahy.


17.

When Sikya went to sleep Ogima stayed outside. He stood thinking about his plan. He needs talk to Sikya although Ogima didn't think to tell her all details. She wants to have a baby with him and Ogima was ready for that, but he wanted to do something very important before mating with Sikya. To kill Amadahy. He even smiled in satisfaction thinking about it again and again.


He took his weird doll and started the magic ritual.


18.
Amadahy woken up in pain and all poored in cold sweat. It was deep night and all slept, but she couldn't fall asleep. She felt really very bad and even couldn't understand what's wrong with her.


She took her clothing with trembling hands and dressed up, then went outside deciding to drink orange juice, maybe a drink will calm her down and she'll can sleep again. But it didn't help. Amadahy slept very bad that night and seen the nightmares.

19.

Morning was sunny and warm. Amadahy, Sikya and Ogima silently had breakfast. 


- So when will you start your child, Sikya? - Amadahy asked smiling although she felt very tired after sleepless night.
- I... I didn't decide yet... - Sikya felt confused a bit, she didn't think that creator will ask her. She was frank as she really didn't think of it yet. Sikya wanted to spend as much time with Ogima as it was possible and... she wanted to save him, but she didn't know yet how to do that. Sikya hoped that spirits what voices she hears will help her.
- Oh, come on, Sikya! - Amadahy chuckled. - I've seen how you two look at each other... If you'll not mate with him soon, Ogima will eat you in literally meaning of this word!


Ogima smiled pretending fool and didn't interfere in the conversation. To play a submissive slave was the best role in this game now. But Sikya didn't like the current situation and Amadahy's question. She had bad insight again. 


20.

- So what did you know about Ogima? - Amadahy asked Lusio.
- Nothing special, my dear creator, - he answered. - Ogima is really very hard working and nice, I can't say anything wrong about it.
- Really? Somehow I won't believe in your words, - Amadahy screwed up her eyes looking at him.
- I'd never lie to you, my dear Amadahy,- he answered smiling widely. - You know that I am frank with you.


- Ok... - Amadahy nodded.
Lusio sat by the fire and started marshmallow.
- So... Sikya is gonna have a child with Ogima? - he asked carefully. If even Amadahy didn't want to tell him about her conflict with slave Ogima, Lusio suspected that she intends to get rid of him for some reason and the best way was to sacrifice him as breeding slave to Nanina.
- Well... It's a true, - answered Amadahy. - I gave Ogima to Sikya as breeding slave. She said me she wants to have a child...
Lusio didn't say anything, just gave a silent sigh. "So I was right..." - he thought.


21.

It was almost the evening when Sikya found Ogima still working outside. She didn't want to waste their time longer. She felt totally ready for that and she really wanted to do that. Right now.
- Ogima... - Sikya smiled and kissed his lips taking his hands gently.


- I won't waste our time anymore... - she whispered still kissing his face. - Let's make love... I am ready to start a baby with you... 
- Sikya... - he felt very excited and it was so hard to resist her proposal. - Sikya... - he cuddled against her enjoying her kisses and brushed with his lips against her cheek whispering. - We need to talk...
- We'll talk later... - Sikya answered taking Ogima by his hand and leading him towards hot tub. - I also want to talk to you, but not now... Please... - she looked deeply at his eyes.
- Ok... We'll talk later, - Ogima agreed although it was totally different than he was planning.
She undressed him and gently pushed into hot tub.
- You are mine and I am yours... - she whispered leaning against Ogima before melting with him in the deep passionate kiss.


22.

It was early morning, Ogima stood outside holding his weird magic doll and tried to focus on the ritual. But it wasn't easy as he didn't sleep too much last night and not only for this. He couldn't stop to think about Sikya... "Is she pregnant or not yet? If she is already, then something will change in my plan",.. - he thought. And he couldn't stop to think of their kisses and caresses... But now Ogima needed to think about Amadahy and his hatred for her. He raised a doll and started sing the spell slowly dipping into a strange trance.


- Death is coming step by step to you, sweet misery caresses you.... You're feeling the pain as it's my wish,.. I am your master, you gave me your will... Amadahy, you are bonded to me! - he sang piercing a doll with a long needle.


Then he saw coming Sikya and stared at her with nothing seeing eyes, he still was in trance.


- Tell me, dolly, isn't Sikya the most beautiful amazon in the whole world? - he shook slightly the doll and answered with thin voice. - Yes, my master Ogima, she is most beautiful amazon in the whole world.
- What are you doing here? - Sikya looked at him surprised. She took a seat by the fire.


- It's voodoo doll... I got her from my mother's sister, she was true sorceress and had great knowlegde about voodoo magic, - Ogima explained Sikya still playing with doll in his hands. - I learn many things from her.
- And what is a kind of magic?
- It's serious and dangerous magic, very powerful one, - he looked at Sikya. - I can bond this doll to anyone and make with this person anything I want, I am this person's master and his will and soul belong to me, not him.
- Oh... And? Does it mean...? -  she looked scared at Ogima.
- No... As I promised... I'll never hurt you. I use this magic only for one person here... Amadahy, - he looked at Sikya's eyes. He didn't want to tell it Sikya, but as she caught him doing magic ritual there no reason to hide it from her.
- What?! - Sikya gasped. - Are you crazy? If she will know she will kill you right away!


- Don't worry about me, - Ogima laughed carelessly. - She can't know about it.
- Never be so confident... and better hide it... I think Amadahy is coming, - she pointed with finger at the house behind her. There really were standing Amadahy.


- Yes, she is coming... It was my wish to see her, - Ogima laughed ironically and hid the doll in the pocket.


- My dearest creator Amadahy, - Ogima grinned from ear to ear watching Amadahy running... - How was that pain you felt? If it's too weak I can make it stronger...


Amadahy really woken up in pain again. All her body ached, it seemed like someone tries to break her bones. She rushed outside even not knowing why she does it.  Amadahy even didn't notice Ogima who stood nearby.


Ogima stood and watched her with innocent eyes still holding his magic doll in his hands.
- Not much left you, not much, Amadahy... - he said silently.


23.


- Ogima, we really need to talk, - Sikya came to Ogima when he prepared to get in hot tub.
- Yes... - he nodded. - I thought about it myself. 
- Ogima, I just found that I'm pregnant, -  Sikya smiled happily. 


- Really? Oh... It's great, but... - Ogima sighed.
- Don't be afraid, I'll not sacrifice you... - Sikya come closer to slave. - I have different plans.
- Plans? - Ogima looked at her surprised and smiled at amazon. - But firstly I'll ask you to listen my plans.
- Oh... Then I'm listening you, - Sikya nodded.
- All went so quickly,.. - he looked at her nervous and worried a bit. - I thought we'll have more time, but now we'll have to be in hurry.
- What do you mean?
- I planned to escape with you...
- Really? - Sikya chuckled. - Then our plans are the same.
- Great, Sikya! - Ogima smiled widely. - We'll hide in some safe and unnoticeable place where you'll can have a baby, then we'll move forward. To North.
- To North?
- Yes, Sikya, to North, - Ogima answered. - If we'll stay in this land too long amazons will find us quickly and will kill us both. North is the only land where we could be together and raise a baby. I hope so... - he looked at her eyes. - Sure, if only you want.
- Is it... possible? - Sikya doubted in something.
- All is possible, - Ogima was self-confident as always. - I'll never agree to be sacrificed to some goddess what I'll never seen,
Sikya bitten her own lip looking at him, she had to think. She thought she'll grow up a baby alone like all amazons, but idea to live with Ogima and raise a baby together seemed not bad too. Sikya knew that her decision to live with a man is against amazon laws, but her feelings and wishes were stronger than her fear to die. "Ogima is right", - she thought. - "If we'll stay in amazon lands we'll be killed, so we need to move in North. And I just wanted to help him escape, but Ogima is more clever than me, so I have to trust him".
- Then when we have to leave the village? - she asked silently.
- Firstly you need to tell Lusio and Amadahy that you are pregnant, they don't have to suspect anything about our plans...
- Yes... - Sikya nodded looking at Ogima.
- Tommorow night we'll leave...
- Yes, - she nodded again and kissed his cheek quickly. Sikya was happy.

24.


- I have big news for you, my creator, - Sikya said Amadahy when they had breakfast in the next morning. - I am with child.


- Congratulations, Sikya, - Amadahy smiled. - Then we'll can start the sacrificial ceremony tommorow in the early morning. - I hope you'll have enough time to prepare Ogima for the ceremony, - she stood up.
- Yes, my creator, - Sikya nodded and also stood up and went to wash her plate. Luckily Amadahy didn't see her face - Sikya was very scared and worried that she and Ogima will get in troubles if Amadahy will understand what they are planning... She noticed that creator is too pale and looks sick, but she didn't dare to say any word.


Ogima worked with a smile on his face and acted like always. No one even would have a thought that he and Sikya are going to leave Blessing Moon tribe.


- Hey, Ogima, - Lusio stopped him. - I heard news that Sikya is with a child.
- Yes, she is and I'll be sacrificed to Nanina, - he answered smiling.
- And do you want to tell me that... you don't care that at all? - Lusio looked at him surprised.
- I don't have what to lose, my mate, - Ogima still smiled carelessly at him. His answer was almost honest. -  I already lost all, so death seems me like a chance to be free again.
- You are insine, - Lusio smiled weakly.
- Maybe... - Ogima shrugged. - All will be fine, my brother... - he patted Lusio's shoulder.


Then Sikya sat by the fire and dreamed about her new life what waited for her, her daughter and Ogima. She was sure it's a girl.


But when evening come, spirits visited Sikya again and she lost her touch with the reality. She mumbled something standing alone in bathroom and looking at her own reflection in the mirror, weird and incoherent sentences fell from her trembling lips like a prayer, Sikya was poured in sweat.


- No, no, no! - She screamed with a terrible voice . - Don't touch him, please!


- She must die... She must die... - Sikya mumbled staring at the mirror. - I and baby need Ogima...


Suddenly she screamed in pain and almost fell down on the floor, it seemed like some invisible power jumped into her body.


She fell down on the floor and started shake with all her body, when she stood up it was already not Sikya. Her body strangely moved, the eyeballs were rolled back, Sikya hissed like a snake.


Then she fell down unconscious on the ground again.

25.

When Sikya come to herself it was totally dark outside. 
- All is fine... All is fine.. - she said herself looking at the mirror and went outside. Sikya didn't remember anything what has happened her.


She found Ogima outside. He was already waiting for Sikya long time.
- Are you ok? Where were you so long? - he asked looking at her worried a bit.
- I don't know, - Sikya shrugged smiling at him. - You know... - suddenly she become serious. - I think we are wrong.
- Why?
- Bad times are coming, Ogima... - she answered looking straight at slave's eyes.


- Oh, Sikya... - Ogima nervously laughed.  - We don't have a time to doubt in our plans. We need go while all are sleeping.


- Ogima... - Sikya hugged him tightly. - I'm so worried of us and our baby...
- Trust us... If we'll leave a village immediately everything will be fine, - Ogima answered caressing her back.


- You asked your spirits to protect us, right? - Ogima talked to her strongly and firmly.
- Yes, - Sikya nodded.
- Then let's go... We want be free of amazon laws, we want raise our baby far away from Blessing Moon tribe, right? - he looked at Sikya's eyes.
She nodded silently looking at him.


- Then we need to go, my beautiful amazon... - he whispered and leaned to kiss her.
- Yes... - she whispered before merging with Ogima in the deep and tender kiss.


Ogima's heart was full of hope about their new life, but Sikya's heart was very sad and she couldn't say why. Sikya closed her eyes and gave a deep sigh.
 - Let it be... - she said silently walking with Ogima. He didn't hear Sikya's words. 


26.


Ogima and Sikya traveled long until they reached the town, located near the shore of the Great Waters. They settled  in abandoned and uninhabited cottage on the outskirts of the city. Sikya's pregnancy was already in well advanced stage, so Ogima decided it would be the best to let her rest and gather strength for childbirth, and then find the ship, pay well to captain that he wouldn't tell too much about them to others, and move directly to the North. Yes, to the North, where he still hoped to find his tribe and then start a new life. Finally he will be totally free, will build the ship and go to sea to fish with other men as did his father, take care of baby together with Sikya, will take care of them both, and he never again have to feel ashamed, suffer amazons disdainful glances, revolt and hate... And if amazons will attack them again, he will be ready to meet them accordingly. Ogima was strong and sturdy man like many Northerners, moreover, he still has not forgotten how his father taught him to fight with sword and to keep the shield wanting to protect yourself from enemy strikes. 
Ogima had so many plans and hopes and was quite sure that he will be able to implement everything. But first he had to destroy his enemy. Ogima was too proud to forgive Amadahy and didn't suspect that his own pride and hatred will turn against him. Big emotions supressed his vigilance and caution, and when you're not an experienced wizard, it's very easy to go wrong. Yes, Ogima was a leader by his nature, he could be a great military leader and lead the whole army, but he was poor magician.
One late evening, when Sikya already slept, he pulled out his voodoo doll again. This had to be a fateful time for Amadahy, but a carelessly uttered spell turned everything upside down. When Ogima realized that he made a mistake it was already too late. Amadahy stood in front of him hardly breathing. Instead he murdered her, Ogima summoned Amadahy and she obeyed his command!
It's not hard to predict what the reaction of Amadahy was when she saw Ogima. She was furious. Ogima felt totally confused and shocked at her sudden appearance. 


He quickly grabbed the needle and was going to stick it to the doll's body, to that place what symbolized Amadahy's heart, but his hand trembled in excitement and the needle dropped straight into the grass. Ogima suddenly turned with intent to run in the house, but here Lusio prevented the way. Unfortunately he summoned them both even not thinking that Amadahy and Lusio have a very strong bond.


Amadahy immediately commanded Lusio to tie up Ogima's hands and went into the house. Ogima already intended to defend himself, but Lusio shook his head and said:
- Forbear... Think about Sikya and baby.
Ogima groaned and looked gloomily at Lusio stretching out his hands to him.

27.

- So what, traitor? - Amadahy looked angrily at Ogima. - How you'll explain your behaviour?
- I'll not explain anything to you, - he answered proudly,- as there's nothing to explain.


- You could die like honorable slave, now you'll die like the last vilain...
- I am not slave and never will be! I was born free and I'll die being free inside! You'll never take my freedom, amazon! - Ogima yelled losing his patience.


Amadahy laughed and looked at him with contempt.
- You are just a slave and you'll die being slave, fool!
- Oh, don't be worry, my creator Amadahy, - Ogima made ironic face. - I'll die, but others will come and they will change the world! - he laughed angrily.


- Shut up, slave! - Amadahy yelled at Ogima. - Pray as you'll die! I promise I'll try that your suffering would last long, despicable slave!


- Lusio, bring Sikya, it's a time to start sacrificial ceremony! Right now! - she commanded Lusio.

28.


Amadahy didn't allow Sikya to paint Ogima's face like it was ussual according to Blessing Moon tribe traditions. They even didn't sing the chant to goddess Nanina, Amadahy commanded Sikya just to push Ogima into the pit of death. Sikya's heart was torn in anger and grief, but she still obeyed Amadahy, because she feared for her baby.
- Close her in jail, Lusio! - Amadahy commanded her master slave and lover after Ogima's sacrificial ceremony. - You are lucky that you are pregnant, otherwise I'd kill you myself with my own hands, traitor! - she looked angrily at Sikya. - Now you'll have a chance to think how you are fallen down betraying me and your tribe for a man!
- I just wanted to be happy with Ogima and raise together with him our child! I didn't want betray you! - Sikya tried to plead.
- Shut up, silly woman! You are amazon and your behaviour is unjustifiable by amazon laws! You should be thankful me that I didn't kill you! When you'll give birth, you'll leave your baby and tribe at the same day when he or she will be born! Do you understand me, Sikya?!
- Yes... creator Amadahy... - Sikya answered silently and lowered her head.
- Let's go, Sikya, - Lusio took her by her hand and led amazon to the jail.

29.

- Now you'll learn your lesson, silly slave, - laughed Amadahy at Ogima standing against the pit of death. She just come to see if Ogima suffers enough and wanting to get more on his nerves.


Ogima was helpless to change something. His voodoo doll was lying in the grass, but even if he could have it he would be still unable to change nothing. Death was inevitable, but Ogima wanted to stay proud until his last breath. He angrily looked up at Amadahy and answered her:
- Yes, I learnt my lesson, but the day will come, when you'll learn your own lesson as well, Amadahy.


- Do you frighten me, despicable slave? - Amadahy laughed.
- No, no meaning to frighten you. The one who made this world sees everything, - Ogima pointed at the sky with his hand.


- You... - Amadahy pointed at him with hatred and anger.
- No, you! - Ogima pointed at her back. - Leave me alone, amazon!



Amadahy wanted to say something to him, but paused in surprise and indignation when Ogima turned away from her and began to sing completely foreign to her language, what she didn't understand and was never heard. It was Ogima's native language, what he still slightly remembered. It was the song of death that was sung by his tribal people, believing that this hymn to death will clean their souls and will speed up their trip to Valhalla.

30.

Sikya roamed restlessly back and forth mumbling herself some incoherent words. She heard how Ogima and Amadahy quarelled outside as slave sacrificial place was right next to the jail.


She stopped  and closed her eyes when Ogima started sing his death song. Sikya couldn't understand lyrics of the song, but she felt it with all her heart.
- Ogima, my brave free man... - she whispered and felt how cold tears started fall on her cheeks.


Suddenly she started shout and wag with her hands.
- Don't touch me! Don't touch me! Leave me and my baby alone!


And suddenly Sikya calmed down again and smiled.


Remembrances about Ogima filled her mind and heart.


Sikya remembered all and she knew that she'll never see Ogima anymore. Sikya started cry.


31.

- Mom, please... - Pavati begged her mother.  - Let Ogima go, he is good!
She found accidentaly Amadahy and Lusio standing at the slave sacrificial place. Lusio was silent. He just smiled sadly looking down. Lusio would gladly have accepted himself that Ogima would be released, but here no one cared of his opinion.
- Even don't think about it, Pavati! Ogima is breeding slave and he must to be sacrificed to Nanina! - Amadahy's answer was harsh although she said it with a smile.


That evening little Pavati didn't talk to her mother, she passed by her even not lifting her eyes at Amadahy. Pavati's behaviour made upset Amadahy and she flared up with anger again.


After dinner little Pavati took a book and went to read. She didn't want to talk to anyone as she was angry on her mother and Lusio why they punished Ogima and Sikya. Pavati was sure that they didn't do anything wrong and she couldn't understand why all slaves must to be sacrificed to goddess Nanina. A little heiress thought maybe she'll find written about it in some book someday.


At that time Amadahy went to slave sacrificial place again.
- Oh, I see that creator missed her despicable slave, - Ogima laughed looking up at Amadahy.
Amadahy looked down at him with cold killing glance. She couldn't accept with a fact that Ogima is worthy opponent. Amadahy has never ever met such slave who would overbalance her.


- Oh, I thought you are very hungry and decided to share my dinner with you, - she mocked at him spitefully taking a full plate of food and starting eat.
Ogima swallowed watching her.


- If you think to make me cry only because I'm starving, don't waste your time, - Ogima answered with tired voice. - I feel sorry for your daughter Pavati... - he sighed. 
- Don't dare to talk about my daughter!
- Yes, I feel sorry for her and I hope she'll be different creator than you in the future. Now leave me alone if you won't to be cursed by slave, - he narrowed his eyes looking at Amadahy with hatred. 
- Damned slave... - Amadahy mumbled and went.


Ogima started to sing his death song again. 

32.

Later Amadahy told Lusio to release Sikya. When poor amazon went outside she hardly could stand on her feet, was dirty and hungry and felt very sick.


Sikya hardly reached her bed and when she just put her head on the pillow, she fell asleep into a deep sleep.
It was already after midnight when someone's scream awaked Sikya. She jumped out from the bed and went outside.
It was the last Ogima's scream. He still tried to the last to cling to life, but there was no more strength, his whacked body dipped under the water.


Poor Sikya wept aloud still calling Ogima's name, although she knew that he'll not respond. 


Sikya knelt the whole night hugging her belly next to death pit and mourned Ogima.

33.

And morning came, and the sun was shining again ... The world was spinning around its axis, and the death traces have dissolved along with the darkness of night. Nobody wanted to remember recent events. Slave behalf Ogima like never existed. Amadahy made it up with her daughter Pavati promising her to tell and explain a lot, and Pavati asked Lusio to play chess with her again. 


Amadahy bought new slave named Mukki and he seemed very handy and hard working.


Life lasted, only one Sikya felt like dead. She sat at the table silent like a shadow,  her eyes were full of tears.


Mukki didn't know what has happened, but he felt sorry for Sikya and looked at her with compassion.


But when little heiress come to him, Mukki smiled at once. He loved kids.
- Hello, what's your name? - Pavati asked slave.
- My name is Mukki, - he answered smiling.
- And I am Pavati. Will you play with me?
- Any time you'll ask me, my heiress, - Mukki smiled warmly at little girl.
(If even the Blessing Moon tribe didn't appreciate opinion of the slaves like many other amazon tribes and slaves were only needful for work, breeding and love games, they were allowed to interact freely and chat with tribal women and their children, except for one - neither slave had no right to start flirting with amazons first and the more to touch amazon without her permission. Such attempts always ended in death.)


All were too busy to notice how Sikya cries for dead Ogima. It seemed that her grief will never end.


But when night come Sikya felt relief and begun to smile. Finally she felt that she wants to eat.Yes, Sikya was very sick and her back ached a lot, however, all this was nothing comparing to the pain and loss of Ogima and their dreams about new life in North.


But Amadahy didn't feel any relief after Ogima's death. She couldn't understand why she feels upset when all seemed perfect. Amadahy thought that it's just tiredness and went to sleep.



34.

Sikya's belly was already very big and she knew that her baby can come any time, but she still worked in garden. She loved her garden and tried to work there as much as she could.
That day Sikya also worked there and watered plants when suddenly she felt first contractions.


"It's a time", - she thought and slowly went to Birth Chamber.
Everything went very fast and contractions became more frequent and intensified very soon. It's a time to push.


Soon Sikya held her tiny newborn girl.
- I'll name you Tadewi, wind, - she looked with tears of joy in her daughter. - Let this be a name in your father's honor. You'll be free spirit like he.


Sikya put her baby in the crib and suddenly remembered what Amadahy said her. Anxienty and fear pervaded her all from head to toe.
- We need to go, my little one... We need to go... - she whispered looking around.


Then Lusio came as he heard baby's first cry. He held her daughter.
- Congratulations, Sikya, she is very beautiful, - Lusio smiled.


- Thank you... - she muttered and suddenly froze when she saw coming Amadahy.


- So you had a daughter, now go out! - Amadahy commanded Sikya.
Sikya cried silently.
- How I'll leave my baby alone? I am her mother!
- I told you go out or I'll tell Lusio to banish you!


- Ok... I'll leave, - Sikya lowered her head looking gloomily at Amadahy. - Keep in your mind that her name is Tadewi and don't dare to change her name as my spirits will find you and you'll pay for all then...
- Are you frightening me? You?! - Amadahy couldn't believe that Sikya just said so.
In fact Sikya didn't expect it from herself too, but there was nothing to fear anymore. She knew that Amadahy will not hurt her daughter.
- Yes, me, - she still looked at her. - Remember, her name is Tadewi, - Sikya repeated her daughter's name one more time.


- Ok. I'll call a girl Tadewi, - Amadahy agreed. - It's creator's honorary promise.
- Thank you. I trust you, creator Amadahy, - she looked the last time at her sleeping newborn daughter in the crib and left Birth Chamber.
She couldn't see the way through tears when she left her daughter and Blessing Moon tribe, but Sikya knew that it's not the end yet...


35.

If even Lusio didn't like children and interact with them was too hard for him, he still loved Amadahy's daughter Pavati and answered  all her questions. Little Pavati had something inside what attracted all to her.


If Lusio knew all answers to Pavati's questions, then Pavati was a teacher for Mukki - she taught a slave to play chess and sometimes cheated herself during the game  just wanting to laugh together with him.


Little heiress secretly was very worried for Ogima's death and that  Tadewi was left by her mother. She never didn't tell anyone about what she felt and how she was sad when she's seen Ogima in the pit of death, so she secretly hoped that her mother will not sacrifice any slave for some time and she'll be able to play and talk with Lusio and Mukki as much as she'll want.
Tadewi's birth gave a lot of joy to Pavati. She always ran to calm a baby when she heard Tadewi crying.
- One day you'll grow up, Tadewi, and we'll go to play together, I'll show many interesting places, - Pavati liked to tell Tadewi about many things what they'll do when she'll grow up to child and it seemed like baby calmed down and listened Pavati's words carefully.


And if Sikya, her real mom, couldn't care of little one, she never was forgotten by her real father. Ogima always came to visit Tadewi after midnight.


During the day mainly Lusio and Mukki took care and looked after little Tadewi.


Life flowed in its own rut. Little Tadewi grew looked after by slaves and his father, who no longer belonged to this world, and Amadahy often came to see the baby.
She asked Lusio sleep with her in her bedroom.
Amadahy was too selfish to admit to herself that she loves Lusio, but she really loved him, though she never didn't show it openly and all her behavior reminded more flirt than true feelings. After all, to love a man was really low. She was amazon and thought like amazon.


Since there was no Sikya, Lusio and Mukki had care of the garden.


Both men have worked a lot, so Amadahy was very pleased with them and had no complaints.


Mukki even found new hobby for himself - he learnt to make coctails, so Blessing Moon tribe got a bartender.


One evening Amadahy decided to talk to her daughter.
- You are very clever and smart girl, Pavati, and I am sure you'll understand all what I'll tell you now, - she started a conversation when they finished their dinner.
- Yes, mom...
- As you see we don't have men and boys in our tribe, except Lusio and Mukki. We are amazon tribe, it means that there no place for men and they can be only our slaves and tribal sons, if they are born in Blessing Moon tribe, - Amadahy talked to her daughter. - Slaves and tribal sons are needed in our tribe only for work and for breeding, after breeding they must to be sacrificed to moon goddess Nanina as she cares of us all and helps us to conceive and raise the children. That's why Ogima was sacrificed...
Little Pavati closed her eyes trying do not remember Ogima's face.
- I think... It's not good... to sacrifice people. Ogima was good to me. Why we can't sacrifice flowers and beautiful stones to Nanina? Or food? Do you think moon goddess wouldn't be happy?
Amadahy frowned.
- We sacrifice men, because they are men and they give our seed to us. They are sacrificed since that times when Amazona The Great founded amazons tribe. You are the heir to the throne and one day you'll take my place, Pavati, so you are the creator of the future and you need to know that men are only men, they have no place in amazons world.
Little Pavati shook her head and sighed.
- I am tired, mom, better I'll go to sleep, - she jumped from the chair, hugged Amadahy and went to her room.


36.

- Lusio, are you happy being slave? - Pavati asked master slave at next morning.
- Oh, it's difficult question... I guess I can't answer as I don't know what means do not be a slave, - Lusio answered. - May I ask why do you ask me about that?


Little heiress sighed and sat on the bench in front of the fire.
- Yesterday I talked to mom. She told me that all slaves should be sacrificed to moon goddess Nanina and men are just men... So I thought it's just sad. I think it's not good to sacrifice people.
- Oh, my future creator... - Lusio also sighed and looked with sad eyes at Pavati. - I see that you have very big and good heart, but sadly we can't change this world, my little one.


- Sit next to me, please, - Pavati took Lusio by his hand, Lusio took a seat next to girl. - So do you think my mom was right sacrificing Ogima? - she asked slave.
- You see, Pavati... - Lusio tried to find right words to answer Pavati. It wasn't easy to explain all to little girl what couldn't understand amazon traditions. - There no good and bad when we talk about traditions. Traditions are traditions... It's not easy to change them.
- I hope someone will change them, because I don't want that you and Mukki would be sacrificed like Ogima.


- No no! I can't be sacrificed, Pavati, I am master slave! - Lusio tried to cheer up little girl as he noticed that she is totally upset.
- Really, Lusio? - Pavati smiled widely and looked at his eyes. - I'll never let it happen...


- Good morning, my heiress, - Mukki greeted Pavati. He just changed diaper to Tadewi and noticed Lusio and girl talking outside. - May I ask what are you doing?
- I and Lusio are talking, - Pavati answered.
- So I'm bothering you two?
- No, not all all, - Pavati quickly shook her head looking up at Mukki. Lusio were standing a little aside and watched them smiling.
- Maybe Pavati will have a time for me? I thought would be good to have one more chess lesson, - Mukki smiled at girl.
- Yes, Mukki, - she nodded. - Let's go to play chess, - Pavati took Mukki's hand and led him to play chess.


37.

After few days Blessing Moon tribe received a guest.


Amadahy summoned tribe meeting wanting to introduce a guest.


- Welcome to Blessing Moon tribe, sister, - she welcomed a guest. - This woman is artist and she came to paint my portrait, - Amadahy explained. - Tell us about yourself, sister, - she asked a guest.
- My name is Yutu, it means "coyote out hunting", - guest smiled at Amadahy. - I came from Eastern lands, my tribe is engaged in agriculture, keeping the livestock and hunting. Where I was born and grew up, there's no amazons, so I'm not one of you. I am a traveling artist, I lived in many of amazons tribes, so I know a little bit about the amazons lifestyle and their traditions, even though all your tribes are different.


- Oh, it's very interesting, my sister Yutu, - Amadahy listened a guest truly interested. Even Mukki looked at Yutu with undisguised interest. - You can stay and live in our village as long as you want, sister Yutu, - creator smiled warmly at Yutu. She liked this woman.
- Thank you, creator Amadahy, - Yutu bowed respectfully at Amadahy. - As long as I'll be ready to paint your portrait, I'll paint many pictures for your tribe, I'll can teach your daughter to play the violin and drawing. I also like to make cocktails.


- Coctails? - Mukki eyes playfully flashed. - I also like to make coctails, I already learnt few recipes... Maybe three or four... - he tried to count bending his fingers. - And how many coctails do you know? - Mukki looked smiling widely at Yutu.


- I have very great slaves, Yutu... - Amadahy said artist. - But remember, Lusio is only mine, - she said silently. Yutu nodded few times looking at Amadahy. She felt awkward a bit, but said nothing creator.


- So we are starting new life... - Amadahy said. - Respect and be nice with our guest Yutu. Feel like at home, my sister, - she smiled at Yutu. - Now our village is your home. Mukki and Lusio prepared all for your living here.
- Thank you, my creator, - Yutu smiled too.
- Mom, told us some story, - asked Pavati.
- Story? - Amadahy looked at her daughter. - Ok... - she smiled at her. - I'll tell you all a story what I heard from my grandmother. It's about a bear what lived alone in big forest.
- Yes, tell us about a bear, mom! - Pavati almost bounced in the joy and clapped her hands.
- So... Many  summers ago here was a deep big forest... - Amadahy started to tell a story.


38.


Sikya wandered long time engulfed  in the endless grief. Forests were her refuge, she ate just berries, which Sikya gathered in the forest, and fish, which of acquiring in some river or lake. Sikya didn't hunt animals for fear that after their spirits will revenge on her. She had no idea from where the knowledge about animal spirits, but she really knew about it and believed that. But now Sikya didn't think about it. Her huge sadness and immense grief were bigger than any other emotion. Sikya felt angry with their spirits, that they didn't protect Ogima, anger made her cry and weep until she tired fell on soft moss and fell asleep. 
However, since she couldn't say and understand where is the line between those two worlds, between which Sikya wandered, all her memories of Ogima's death and that time they spent together, it became haunting ghosts. Sometimes, when her spirits drew back from her, in those moments Sikya could remember everything and to understand, but these moments were the most difficult and the most painful. And Sikya wanted those moments. Her baby was the strongest bond, connecting her and Ogima. She indescribably missed her daughter and wanted to see her ... The more Sikya thought about it, the more strengthened her resolve and willingness to take risks. "I have nothing to lose, because everything has already taken away from me," - one evening she thought sitting  by the river. - "If I'll die, then I'll die ... And it will not be wrong, because then I can be with Ogima ..."
The next morning when sun  was just risen Sikya took to the road.

39.

It was an evening when Pavati noticed coming green haired woman.
- Sikya! - she shouted happily and rushed to guest.
- Pavati! - Sikya hugged a girl tightly. - How are you, sweetheart?
- I'm fine, and you? I so missed you, Sikya! - Pavati didn't want to run Sikya out from her embrace.
Sikya chuckled and caressed Pavati's hair. She was very tired and worried as she already knew what will happen when Amadahy will know about her...
- I'll call mom, - Pavati smiled widely and ran to look for her mother.
Sikya didn't answer. She bit her own lip neurosly and stayed to wait.

40.

- Mom! - Pavati came to Amadahy smiling widely. - Guess who came to visit us?
- Who, my dear? - Amadahy got out from hot tub and came closer to her daughter.
- Sikya came! She is waiting for you!
Amadahy's face turned into a stone. 
- Thanks, my dear, for letting me know, - she smiled at her daughter and quickly went.


- Scoundrel! - Amadahy grabbed a drink and poured at Sikya's face.


- How did you dare to come here?! - she yelled at scared Sikya.


Sikya gave a deep sigh.
- Firstly listen me, please... - she said in calm voice. - Then you'll can do with me anything you'll want...


- Talk... - Amadahy told Sikya still looking at her angrily.
- Let me to see my daughter, please... - Sikya looked at Amadahy's eyes. - I know that her Birthday will be soon... It's my only wish, creator Amadahy. I'm ready to die for that.


- You are mother like me... Just imagine yourself... - Sikya's voice trembled a bit. - I won't live without my girl,... No reason to live. So you'll can kill me, I'm ready to die, my creator.
Amadahy looked long at Sikya not telling any word. Yes, she was mother and she also had a daughter. It was hard to ignore the feelings at this time for Amadahy.


Both women didn't notice when little Pavati came to them.
- Mom, don't be angry on Sikya, she is not bad, - Pavati smiled at her mother. - She always helped me to do homework and we read books together. I love Sikya...
Sikya looked at Pavati and smiled a bit.
- Maybe, Pavati, but she betrayed us for the man, here no place for Sikya anymore.
- Mom, but if I'll ask you very very much... Little Tadewi needs her mom, - Pavati couldn't stop smiling.
Amadahy gave a deep sigh and said:
- Ok... As my daughter loves you so much I can't say her No and I am also mother... You can see your daughter, Sikya.


- Yay! - little Pavati even jumped in joy.


- Thank you, my creator... - Sikya thanked silently.
- Thank Pavati, Sikya, - Amadahy chuckled watching her daughter.
Sikya smiled happily closing her eyes. It was hard to believe that Amadahy just allowed her to see Tadewi.


- Mom... And not only Tadewi needs Sikya, I also need her... - Pavati smiled adorable. - Let her stay with us... Just look at garden, it's dying without Sikya!
- You are so smart, Pavati! - Amadahy started laugh. Sikya smiled and chuckled softly. She didn't dare to say anything.


- Mom... I and Tadewi need Sikya! Garden needs Sikya! Please, mom! - Pavati begged.


Amadahy sighed and looked at her daughter. She was only person in the whole world, what Amadahy really loved, she was ready to do anything for her daughter. Amadahy thought that her little girl can be right in many meanings. Garden really needed Sikya as she was great gardener and knew her job. Mukki and Lusio had enough work, so if Sikya would be back it would be good in all meanings for the tribe. And Tadewi... Amadahy loved Sikya's daughter and cared for her very much, but she knew very well that every child needs a real mother. Then Amadahy was very mad,but maybe she really should give to Sikya one more chance?


- Ok... - finally Amadahy said. - I'm giving one more chance, Sikya, and you should thank my daughter again... - creator smiled at Pavati. - But keep in your mind, Sikya, it's the last chance.
- Yes, my creator... - Sikya nodded.
- Thank you, mommy! Yay! Sikya is back! - little Pavati shouted jumping happily.


41.

The next morning Sikya had breakfast together with all the others.
- Welcome back, Sikya! - Lusio welcomed gatherer. He was glad seeing Sikya again.
- Thank you, Lusio, - she answered him silently without any joy in her voice and started eat.


- Are you ok, Sikya? - Pavati asked her.
- I'm ok, I've just seen bad dream, Pavati, - Sikya answered.
- What did you see in your dream, Sikya? - Pavati looked carefully at woman.
- Darkness will cover Blessing Moon tribe again... - Sikya whispered looking somewhere with not seeing anything eyes. - Here will come joy too, but it will not outstay in Amadahy's home  too long as sadness and sorrow will be stronger than joy...
- Are you sure? - Pavati asked silently.
Sikya didn't answer, few tears rolled down on her cheeks.


- I think we won't listen anything about your bad dreams, Sikya, - heard Amadahy's voice.
- Mom, all is fine, - Pavati turned to her mother.


Sikya ate silently wiping her tears and anyone didn't dare talk to her. But when all left Amadahy sat next to Sikya and said her:
- Never tell such things to my daughter! - her voice has sounded strict and angrily.  - Nobody cares of your dreams, did you understand?
Sikya nodded at Amadahy silently clenching her fists and smiled. She didn't want to get in troubles again, so it will be better if she'll obey Amadahy.


But it was not so easy to please her. Sometimes Amadahy yelled at Sikya for no serious reason. Sikya thought that probably Amadahy is doing it only because she still can't forgive her. 


And she began to hear the voices again. It was her spirits, they were accompanied her from the childhood. Spirits told her everything,  but sometimes their voices were very quiet and sometimes she couldn't understand what they say. 


Spirits haunted Sikya everywhere taking a lot of energy from her, so really it wasn't so easy for Sikya.


But Sikya tried to do the best taking care of the garden and going fishing. She did everything that she'd not lose her daughter again.


42.

It seemed that nothing has changed too much after the return of Sikya. Everyone was doing their job and tribal life flowed in usual course. But in fact there grew a great friendship. The artist Yutu and Mukki spent a lot of time together playing chess and talking about cocktail recipes, when a slave was free. Something like a magnet attracted them to each other and it seemed that they understand each other without words. Sikya very quickly realized that she sincerely loves Mukki, and she was sad at the same time, because Mukki was a slave owned by Amadahy. She also didn't know what Mukki feels. He always smiled and was just very nice. Yutu couldn't stop thinking about Mukki.


She even didn't suspect that Mukki felt very much like she. He knew very well amazons customs and laws, since a very young age he was brought up as a slave and prepared for that one day he will be sacrificed to the goddess of the moon. But here all was different. Yutu wasn't amazon and staying with her Mukki probably never would be sacrificed, But he didn't even have the right to show his feelings. Any excess of the limits of simple friendship behaviour could result in death. So Mukki had to wait until the woman first will show that she is interested in him. However Mukki thought that it's stupid to cherish any hope that one day he will be able to say freely Yutu what he feels and not be punished for that. Everything what he was allowed  - to love quietly and without any hope that his love will ever be heard.


But one evening opened their hearts and changed almost everything. Mukki and Yutu played chess. Mukki was not bad learned to play chess and he saw a great move, what would be disastrous for Yutu and she would lose a game, but he decided to let her win.


He chose a different move pretending that he really sees only this, but Yutu immediately grasped him and laughed looking straight into the eyes of Mukki.
- You're such cutie, Mukki ...


Mukki also looked at her eyes. Their looks intertwined as if dancing strange slow dance.


- What? - Mukki asked silently.
- I meant that you are very nice letting me win, - Yutu chuckled.
- Oh... - Mukki smiled and looked at chess board. - But I'm really not  such good chess player like you...


- Don't be so shy... You are great chess player, Mukki. Let's play one more time! - she offered Mukki. - Just don't let me win, play sincerely.


- Agreed! - Mukki smiled widely.


They started chess game anew and Mukki won this time.
- Congratulations, you won, - Yutu smiled and stood up.
- Is it so important? - Mukki also stood up. Unwillingly they came closer to each other. They couldn't take eyes of each other, just stood and looked at each others eyes.


Mukki so wanted to wrap his arms around Yutu's waist and kiss her, so he had to concentrate his will to the last that he wouldn't do that. But then suddenly Yutu hugged him herself, Mukki hugged her gingerly too.
- Thank you, Mukki, - she said silently.


- For what? - he looked at her surprised a little bit.
- For that you are, - she answered smiling.
- So I should thank you... - Mukki looked at her eyes. - I have never had a woman friend...
- Now you have... - she gently squeezed Mukki's hand and left.


Mukki followed her with his eyes feeling how his heart is strongly beating in the happiness. He was in love with Yutu by the ears.

43.


One morning Pavati woke up before the sunrise. She felt completely rested and perky, so hurried to breakfast. When a girl sat down at the table and began to eat, soon noticed floating transparent green creature. It was Lallo,
- The ghost? - Pavati muttered watching the creature she has never before seen.
- Pavati! - Ghost joyfully called her name. He also had a plate with food in his hand.
- Who are you? How do you know my name? - a little girl was surprised.
- I'm your dad, Pavati ... It would be strange if I wouldn't know your name.
- Dad? - Pavati's face turned an even bigger surprise. - I didn't know that I have a father ...
- So, mom didn't tell you anything about me... - Lallo sighed. 
- No, she just told me that we have to sacrifice all slaves to moon goddess Nanina.


- Oh... - Lallo gave a deep sigh again and shook his head. - Amadahy... - he put his plate on the table, but then the sun rose and ghost disappeared. 
- Dad? Where are you? I hope I'll see you again... - she said looking at that place where her father just stood.


Then Amadahy came.
- Good morning, - she greeted Pavati and suddenly got irritated seeing two puddles next to the table. - Oh, who did that?! - Amadahy frowned.
- Good morning, mom... - Pavati smiled. - I think my dad left those puddles. He was all wet, I saw how water dropped from him.


- Dad? - Amadahy sat before her daughter.
- Yes, - Pavati nooded smiling. - Why didn't you tell me that I have dad?
- Oh... - Amadahy strangly laughed. She really didn't expect it. - I was going to tell you, just waited for the right opportunity will arise...


- So my dad was slave and he was also sacrificed to goddess Nanina? - asked Pavati.
- Yes, - Amadahy nodded. - Your dad was honorable slave and his name will forever remain written in our tribal history.
- But why Nanina needs him? He is not her dad, I need him more than goddess! Don't you think it's weird, mom? Maybe goddess doesn't have a dad? - little girl laughed.


Firstly Amadahy laughed together with her daughter, then she became serious and looked at her  with narrowed eyes.
- Never more don't speak so about goddess Nanina, if you don't want to incur her anger...
- Ok... I am sorry, mom, - Pavati felt embarrassed. 


- Nanina takes care and protects us for that we sacrifice the men to her as I've already told you this. To be sacrificed to goddess is a great honor for a slave, he will never be forgotten. In addition, his offspring have the particle itself, so he doesn't disappear without a trace, he will always remain a part of the tribe, - Amadahy patiently explained to Pavati.
- And Ogima?
- It's different story, my daughter... Ogima betrayed us.
- But why he did so, mom?
- Because he was just low slave, Pavati... And I think it's a time go to school to you, isn't? - Amadahy didn't want to talk about Ogima. - We'll talk more when you'll grow up a bit... - she kissed Pavati's cheek. - Now go to school... - smiled at her daughter.
- Ok, mom... - Pavati hugged Amadahy and went to school.
Amadahy sighed thinking that it will not be easy to teach and prepare her daughter for the throne. "But she's just a child", - Amadahy tried to comfort herself. - "I'm sure she'll accept all customs and traditions easier when she'll grow up. Now I'll let her just to be a child..."

44.

Mukki and Yutu spent their time more often than before. Nobody noticed anything and didn't suspect about their feelings for each other. Amadahy sought more time to devote to her daughter and her upbringing.


She also liked to enjoy the nights with Lusio, so Amadahy didn't care at all what was going on nearby.


It wasn't easy to suspect something, because Yutu and Mukki behaved as usual. They were good and close friends, nothing intimate was in their behaviour. However, one late evening they could no longer resist the urge.
Mukki cleaned a shower at that evening, when  suddenly Yutu went in the bathroom.
- Oh, I'm sorry ... I didn't expect to find you here, - she laughed softly.
- So I'm bothering ... You probably wanted to take a shower. I'm done, so I don't disturb, - Mukki smiled.
- No no, you don't disturb me at all...


They came out together from the bathroom and standing stared at each other. Mukki could no longer refrain, he leaned against Yuki and kissed her.


- If even you'll decide to appeal against me to Amadahy and I'll be condemned to die, I still want to tell you that I love you ... - Mukki said kissing her hands.


- Silly... - she whispered wrapping her arms around him. - How could I do so with you, when I love you myself?
- I don't know... - Mukki kissed her neck gently. - I just don't care of anything, all I want is you...


- You have me... - Yutu looked at his eyes and they smiled at each other. - Kiss me, please... - she whispered.
Mukki leaned against her and gently kissed her lips.


They both didn't notice how ended up in hot tub. They were unable stop kissing and making love. It was the most beautiful night in their lives, which they will never forget until they are alive.


- Now we are one soul and one body... - Mukki whispered looking deeply at Yutu's eyes.
- Yes... It makes me very happy... - she nodded at him. 
- I am also very happy... - Mukki smiled at her. - My soul Yutu.


- My soul Mukki... - she kissed him softly.


- It's sad that I am creator Amadahy's slave... - Mukki said after short pause. - It means that we'll have to hide our feelings...


- I think creator Amadahy cares more about Lusio than about you... - Yutu smiled playing with water. - It only benefits for us.
- Do you really think so? - Mukki smiled. Yutu's words gave him a hope that they can be together although it was very little hope.
- Yes, my soul... I really think so, - she answered. - But now it would be good to behave as if nothing has happened...


- I think it's good decision, I won't to get us both in troubles... I'm so lucky I have such wise woman like you, - Mukki smiled happily and hid his face in her hair. 


- I just love you, Mukki, and I need you alive and happy... - Yutu kissed his cheek playfully. 


They even didn't notice how it began to dawn.

45.

They've been dating at nights. Many sleepless nights followed one after another, but it was the only chance to be together.


Love between Yutu and Mukki grew up and got stronger with each kiss, smile and spoken word. It was real magic what happened very rarely in amazon tribes or most likely no one dared to talk loudly about it, but we should remember that Yutu wasn't amazon. This fact facilitated the circumstances and Yutu already had a plan.
- Hey, my beloved, - once Yutu took Mukki's hand and pulled him closer to herself. - We have to discuss something... It's very important. I'll be waiting for you next to hot tub as always.
- Yes, my soul, I'll come in time... - Mukki whispered to her ear and kissed her cheek.


46.

Night was quiet and calm, somewhere chirped hiding crickets and night birds were singing. Yutu and Mukki sat in hot tub enjoying the company of each other and one more chance to spend a time together. 
-What about you wanted to talk to me, my love? - asked Mukki.
- I have a plan for us, my soul... - Yutu answered.
- What plan? - Mukki looked at her.
- The plan is really very simple, Mukki, - Yutu smiled at her beloved. - I'm even surprised how I didn't think about it before.


- Really? I can't wait to hear what plan is it, - Mukki moved closer to Yutu staring at her eyes.
- Yes, really, my soul... - Yutu nodded smiling. - I can buy you from Amadahy. 
- Buy me?
Yutu silently nodded again.
- Oh... Can it be? - Mukki didn't want to believe that it can be a true.
- Yes, it can be. I have such right like any amazon, the only difference is that I'm not one of them and I am traveling from one tribe to another.


- Oh... That would be awesome... I may live like in paradise... - Mukki said dreamly looking at the starlight sky.
- This can become a reality, Mukki. We have to try. First of all is a good chance that we'll succeed, because you aren't Amadahy's favorite slave. All her attention belongs to Lusio. But I'm not saying that we'll be really lucky, I only hope so. It's a pity, that I can't give you complete freedom, man in this world can be  only a slave... - Yutu gave a deep sigh.


- I agree with everything that I could only to be with you... - Mukki turned to Yutu.
- Then, when Amadahy will convene tribal meeting I'll offer her a deal. I know that I'll have to consider carefully every word, but no matter what will happen we can't miss this chance, because this is our only opportunity to be together.
- I trust you like myself... If even we'll fail it will still change nothing. I'll love you even being in dead land, -  Mukki said firmly looking at smiling Yutu. He believed what he said.


- And... To be your slave means that I'll not be sacrificed to goddess Nanina? - suddenly Mukki grabbed Yutu in his arms and started to tickle.
- Silly, I'd rather die than will give you to goddess! - Yutu laughed trying to escape from his arms.


- I'm lucky man... - he said looking at Yutu's eyes.
- So I am lucky... - Yutu smiled at Mukki. They sat long time looking at each other. They didn't need words. Their eyes were more eloquent than anything.


47.

The next morning was a very important morning for Mukki and Yutu, because Amadahy had to convene a tribal meeting. By the way, the beginning of the day wasn't very good for Yutu. She had a strong headache and felt nauseous.


However, no matter how bad she felt, Yutu still sat together with others at the breakfast table.


- Good morning everyone, nice to see you all together at the table, - creator Amadahy welcomed all. That morning she was in good mood. - So that we wouldn't waste our time this breakfast will be our tribal meeting at the same time. I'll not talk too much today, but I'll be happy to hear my tribal people if they only have what to say me.


All smiling looked at their creator. Amadahy's smile meant a lot.


- Dear creator Amadahy, may I speak? - Yutu raised her hand.
- Yes, my sister, - Amadahy nodded. - I'm listening you.
- As creator Amadahy knows I came from Eastern lands where people live different a bit than amazons, - Yutu started her speech, - I've never met amazons there... Men and women live together as that has lived my parents and my parents' parents, although we have slaves, what work in the fields and look after the animals, and do other tasks at home. So I thought it would be great to buy a slave for myself too.


- Oh, it's a perfect decision, my sister! Not far from here is the great slave village - camp, where are traded slaves. If my sister doesn't mind, I might accompany her and help her buy a slave, - Amadahy smiled at Yutu like a sun. She was really in very good mood.


- Oh, my creator Amadahy is really very nice, thank you from the bottom of my heart for a sincere proposal, - Yutu placed her hand on a heart warmly smiling and bowed respectfully at Amadahy. - I hope so that Amadahy will not get angry on me... I have other plans, oh, creator Amadahy...


Mukki even stopped breathing.  He just smiled quietly and tried to stay neutral, although the conversation, which took place between his mistress Amadahy and his beloved Yutu, gave him exactly.


- Other plans? Maybe my sister will share her plans with me? - Amadahy smiled at Yutu.
- Yes, my creator Amadahy, - Yutu nodded. - I'd like to buy your slave Mukki. I'll pay as much as my sister will require, I am rich woman.
- Mukki? My sister wants to buy my slave Mukki? - Amadahy was very surprised.


- Yes,definitely Yes, my sister... - Yutu answered. - I know that Mukki is really very good and hard working slave, but as I promised I'll pay for him as much as you'll require, oh, my creator Amadahy.


Amadahy thought. She understood very well that Yutu wants to have Mukki for similar intent as she had Lusio, but for women to have a slave lover was acceptable in amazons society, so she saw nothing wrong in Yutu's proposal . In addition, she liked Yutu. She was intelligent, smart and nice, it's not that fool Sikya what was admitted into the tribe by Amadahy just because Pavati earnestly asked it.
- May I ask my sister? - Amadahy looked smiling at Yutu.
- Of course, - Yutu nodded. - You can ask anything, my sister, I'll always answer.
- Does my sister Yutu wants to start a baby with slave Mukki?
- Yes, why not? It would be great, - Yutu answered.


- Ok... Then I also have a suggestion for you, my dear Yutu, - Amadahy smiled. - It will be our final deal.
- I am ready to hear it, oh, creator Amadahy... - Yutu bowed at creator again.
- As you know amazons sacrifice their breeding slaves and tribal sons to moon goddess Nanina after conceiving, but we both know that Mukki isn't breeding slave although I had such idea for the future. But don't be worry, I meant not myself, I thought about those women what will come to my tribe in the future, - Amadahy chuckled and smiled. - So... He is not breeding slave and my sister would like to buy Mukki... Because my sister's intentions to have a slave is totally acceptable in amazons society I can't disagree with her, but... - she raised her finger smiling. - I also have my own plans. 
Yutu silently nodded.
- Chess is my passion, so tommorow's morning we'll have chess competition. If I'll win, my sister will mate with a slave Mukki and when she'll get pregnant slave Mukki will be sacrificed to moon goddess Nanina. If my sister Yutu will win then I'll sell slave Mukki to her and will waive the rights to him. Mukki will be your property then. No another proposal, my dear Yutu. Do you agree?
- Yes, - Yutu nodded. She didn't have another choice, but it was better than nothing.
- Then agreed, - Amadahy was happy. - Sleep well before the competition, my sister Yutu, chess is serious thing, - she laughed playfully.


48.

Until we'll get the following morning and fatal chess competition, review how did it go for those whose names I even didn't mention in several chapters. 
Firstly I forgot to tell that Sikya's daughter Tadewi isn't baby anymore. She is beautiful little girl now what is very similar to her rebellious father Ogima. It will not be a lie if I'll say she is similar to him not only in appearance. 


Tadewi was funny and friendly girl although sometimes she was like a match. But mostly Tadewi laughed and amused others.


And during all that time, from the first day when Amadahy brought slave Mukki to her tribe, she had the opportunity to understand and make sure that Mukki is not only an excellent slave, but he is also a very nice person and a smart talker. 


Meanwhile Yutu and Sikya made friends. One evening Sikya's mind was bright and clear, and thus were very rare. Sikya and Yutu talked for a long time. That evening Sikya remembered everything, even how were blue Ogima's eyes...


Sikya's story deeply touched Yutu's heart. She felt sorry for Sikya and her daughter Pavati, but she didn't want judge Amadahy. Amadahy was amazon and it was the answer why she did that what she did. Only Sikya was different although she also was amazon. Perhaps this was the reason, explaining why Amadahy and Sikya couldn't get along and find a common language.


But Sikya wasn't poor outcast. She was loved by both girls Pavati and Sikya, Sikya also got along with Lusio and Mukki.


If not Sikya's spirits, probably everything would have been fine. However, they didn't leave her alone.


Ogima has never forgotten his daughter. He visited her that night when Tadewi grew up to child. His transparent like glass body was red. It is easy to guess, that even after death Ogima was unable to forgive Amadahy.


Sometimes he sat at the table with others and was watching them eating, tasted food himself. But no one paid attention to Ogima. He was dead forever. It was worse than sad.


But life belongs to those who lives... 

49.

Finally came the fateful morning. Chess competition began immediately after breakfast. Mukki was so excited that he even didn't change. Lusio also was here. 


Both opponents were serious players. It's not surprising that Yutu was very worried, after all, Mukki's life depends on her game.However, the game took a place in friendly talking and joking, Yutu would like more the silence though. 


It was hard to say how Mukki feels watching how two women try to decide his fate on the chess board. He just stood there and smiled silently as always.


Amadahy was almost sure she'll win. 


However, she was not so attentive and a good player as Yutu .. Yutu couldn't even believe that Amadahy gave her the opportunity to hit her king.


- Checkmate! - Yutu announced happily.


Mukki sighed of relief and felt how tears of joy filled his eyes.


- Oh... - Amadahy growled in resentment, but it was more acting than real resentment, that would be felt if she would have to sell Lusio. - Congratulations, sister, you won and Mukki is yours, - Amadahy smiled.


- So...? - Mukki leaned slightly forward and looked questioning at Yutu.


- You are mine, Mukki... - Yutu chuckled happily, stood up, took his hand and kissed it.


- I love you... -  Mukki embraced her hiding his face in her hair. - Thank you, my love, thank you...


As it was agreed Yutu paid Amadahy for Mukki, so since now he was her slave, by the way, the first slave in Blessing Moon tribe history what wasn't sacrificed to moon goddess Nanina.

50.

It was already late evening when Yutu really convinced that she is pregnant. It was unexpected a bit, but if the child is destined to come into this word it means it's destined. Yes, she suspected that her feeling unwell and morning sickness aren't a disease, but a sign that there is growing a new life, but now there was no any doubt. Yutu really was pregnant and was very happy.


- Mukki, my love, I have big news for you, - she found Mukki in bathroom. - I am with child! - she told him joyful news looking at him with sparkling eyes in happiness.


- Does it mean that I'll be father? - Mukki smiled widely.
- Yes, my love, - Yutu nodded.
- Aww... - he chuckled happily and hugged Yutu tightly. - I am really very happy person.


- But we'll need to talk to creator Amadahy if even you are my slave now. I won't we both would get in troubles, - Yutu's voice sounded seriously.


- Of course, my soul... We'll tell her all, - Mukki embraced her again. He felt the happiest person in the world.


51.

- My dear creator Amadahy, I'd like to talk to you, - Yutu said Amadahy next morning. - I just found that I'm with child. 
- It's great news, congratulations, my sister, - Amadahy smiled. - Is it Mukki's child?
- Of course, my creator, - Yutu chuckled. - He is only man with whom I sleep.

 

- All is fine, Yutu, I am happy for you, but as amazon tribe creator I have to warn you, that you'll not be able to stay in tribal village, - said Amadahy.


- Does my creator mean that we'll have to leave Blessing Moon village right now? - Yutu felt worried a bit.


- No, certainly not! - Amadahy shook her head and smiled at her. - You'll have your child here, in our village and when your baby will grow to child then you'll leave. Don't forget, you still need to paint my portrait, - she chuckled.
- Oh yes, creator Amadahy is right, - Yutu nodded. - And I always keep my promises, - she smiled. - Thank you very much, my creator, for allowing to stay in your tribe.
- You are very dear to me, Yutu, I am happy having you in my tribe, so feel like at home, my sister.


52.

It was really great and peaceful time in Blessing Moon tribe village, when it seemed that there were never tears, pain and anger. 
Mukki and Lusio have become best friends. 


Yutu's pregnancy was already half way through, she painted a lot trying to improve her painting skills, in addition the painting was a real refreshment for her soul.


True, there were those moments what spoiled a bit good atmosphere in the tribe... Amadahy and Sikya quarreled often. Of course, all quarrels began Amadahy. She simply couldn't stand Sikya and didn't know why. 


Sikya usually hushed up or smiled ignoring Amadahy's offensive words and silently hated her at the same time. She was ready to stand everything for her daughter.


But one evening everything gone down, when living nearby neighbor visited Blessing Moon tribe village. Amadahy and Alice got along and were good friends, but that night their friendship ended. 


Alice behaved strangely that evening. Although she was nice as always, but soon Amadahy noticed how Alice's shooting with her glances at Lusio and even began to flirt with him. Lusio thought nothing wrong, he something playfully replied Alice even not attempting to flirt with Alice, but it was too much for Amadahy. Jealousy and resentment darkened her mind and soul.
- How do you dare to flirt with her in my sight? - she angrily spitted.
- I didn't... You understood me wrong, my dear Amadahy, - Lusio tried to make excuses.


- Better bite your tongue, liar... - Amadahy got up from the table with full eyes of tears.


Lusio didn't answer. He was too upset too talk. 


Lusio knew that he'll be punished, perphaps even killed, but he was upset not for that. He was sad that he hurt Amadahy.

53.

Amadahy couldn't kill him. At least that evening. But Lusio had to take responsibility for the fact that flirted with Alice. He had to know that she is creator of the tribe and he is obliged to unconditionally obey and respect her will.
Lusio even didn't stand against,  when she led him into the jail. They both stood silently crying in the cell. Lusio still kept a plate in his hand with unfinished to eat dinner. Amadahy didn't mind. This was his last dinner, he'll not get neither water nor food until she'll decide Lusio redeemed his guilt.


- Why, Lusio? - Amadahy asked silently.
- I don't know... - Lusio lowered his head. - I didn't want to hurt you, my dear Amadahy...


- If you don't know, now you'll find it out! - suddenly Amadahy bursted out. - You'll have enough time to think about what you've done! I trusted you and you betrayed me! - she yelled at Lusio.


- Betrayed? - Lusio laughed ironically. - And what about you, my creator? How many times did you flirt with others in my eyes?
- I am creator! I can do whatever I want, how I want and with whom I want, understand?! Even don't dare reproach me, slave!


- I'll not reproach... - Lusio voice sounded gloomily. He felt insulted, but he knew that Amadahy doesn't care of his feelings. And it was true. She thought only about herself. Her hurt self-love was most important.
They stood looking at each other long time. Amadahy's look was full of arrogance, Lusio's look was dark and full of grievance.


- Farewell, Lusio... - Amadahy said after long pause. - I'll already go...


Lusio didn't answer. Amadahy turned away and went out closing the door.


54.

At the same night, when Lusio was locked into the jail, Yutu and Mukki baby began to knock to this world.


Meanwhile Lusio was standing in the cell and thought how fate can be cruel and wrong sometimes... He was just a toy in his fate and Amadahy hands. Lusio felt helpless like a baby at that night.


It was a weird night, full of moans, deep sighs and woeful dreams. Sikya awoke poured in cold sweat. Her spirits told her odd things again, even asked her to allow them to move into her body. Sikya didn't agree.
- Go away! Go away! - Sikya flailed with her hands, her eyes were frantic in fear and anger.


After all night-long labor before the dawn a little boy, Mukki and Yutu son, came into this world. His birth was like some sign of the light before the end of this madness night. Yutu named a boy Wattan, "Black" as baby was dark skinned like his father.


Mukki felt the happiest person in the world when he held his son first time.


However Amadahy felt very unhappy and depressed. She even didn't want to eat breakfast although Mukki prepared great food. She coldn't stop thinking about Lusio, but she still didn't want to admit that to close him in the jail wasn't the best decision.


55.

In spite of the fact that Sikya slept very bad last night and felt tired, she still was going to work in the garden. Suddenly she stood as if she was felt a weak blow to the head. Sikya even closed her eyes and stood motionless for a while.


When she opened her eyes, her eyes sparkled with weird light.
- You still did it... - Sikya whispered. Insane smile played in her lips. -You closed him in jail... 


Suddenly she shrank and began to wag with hands beating the branches of bushes, shout and speak a strange, incomprehensible words. Sikya's spirits were here again.


- You are gonna to kill Lusio, such good man! Witch! - suddenly she started shout threatening her fists to the sky.


- No! No! No! - Sikya knelt on the ground almost crying. - Don't do that, please! Please! 
If anyone would has seen Sikya at that time, probably wouldn't understand what has happened to her. She looked like insane. Visions and voices of the spirits drove her crazy. This is what she saw caused horror and panic to her. She stood up shouting and suddenly Sikya felt like something jumped into her body again.


Then she fled towards Amadahy.

56.

- Now you'll pay for everything! - Sikya attacked Amadahy. In surprise she even took few steps back.
Amadahy didn't have the time to answer as Sikya attacked her with fists,


As Amadahy was much stronger than Sikya, scrimmage didn't last long. Sikya stood holding her head for some time and trying to get back the balance.


- Are you crazy?! - Amadahy started yell at Sikya angrily. - Missed the cell?! Soon I'll bring you there, fool!


- Oh, just don't scare me, because I'm not afraid you at all!- Sikya clenched her raised fists, her eyes burnt with insane light.


- Enough of your bullying and harassment! You'll take back for what you made me to suffer taking a man from me and destroying my future! - Sikya bursted out. She could no longer remain silent.


- Are you daring to blame me for the fact that you got in troubles yourself?! I gave you one more chance, but it seems you don't need it at all! - Amadahy was very angry.


- What for are needed those chances when you still kill such people like Lusio?! You're not enough of Ogima death! - Sikya looked at Amadahy with condemning glance.


- Do you call me a murderer? - Amadahy menancingly looked at Sikya.


- You are dead, - she stood defiantly before Sikya and turned down her tumb.


Sikya lowered her head and grunted with low guttural voice.
- Let Lusio out or I'll kill you!


Amadahy looked at Sikya worried. She didn't recognize Sikya, she was different, it wasn't Sikya.
- Who are you? - she asked, but Sikya didn't answer. She jumped on Amadahy grabbing her by the throat.


Amadahy didn't have a time to think.  Sikya or the one who owned her body, was really ready to kill her, so she had to defend seriously. But she still managed to strike a strong blow to head and daze her. Then Amadahy grabbed Sikya by the hair and dragged her into the jail.


- You'll sit here for two days and two nights, maybe you'll calm down then! I don't care what will happend to you! If you'll be lucky you'll live, if not then it means you'll die! - Amadahy was seriously furious.


She hit the door and went out accompanied by frightful insane Sikya's laughter.


57.

Little Tadewi came back from school in very good mood. 


She didn't suspect what had just happened between her mother and the tribe creator. Amadahy had to think about how to explain everything to the little girl, it wasn't an easy task. She also needed to talk to Yutu and Mukki. Amadahy was sure that they suspect that something is wrong and probably missed Lusio.
Firstly Amadahy found Tadewi and invited her to relax together in hot tub.
- My little one, I have to tell you that something has happened while you and Pavati were at school, - she said Tadewi.
- What has happened? - little girl looked smiling at Amadahy.


- Oh dear... - Amadahy gave a deep sigh. - Your mom attacked me and I had to punish her.
- Attacked you?! Oh no...- Tadewi looked scared at creator.


- Yes... Your mom did that... I really didn't expect it. I'm sorry, my dear, I had to stop her somehow and lock her in jail, - Amadahy tried to explain the situation Tadewi.


- It wasn't my mom, it was her spirits... - little girl said silently and started cry. - I hate her spirits!


Amadahy felt sorry for Sikya's daughter. "Poor child..."- she thought looking at crying Tadewi. - "I am sure little girl says the truth. Something is really wrong with her mother, but she still needs to be punished." Amadahy caressed Tadewi's hair.
- I am sorry, Tadewi... I didn't have another choice, - Amadahy said gently. Suddenly she became very sad.


58.

Amadahy found Yutu and Mukki playing chess. Their baby was sleeping peacefully so they could rest and enjoy their time together.
- I have bad news... - Amadahy started to talk. Mukki immediately stood up and gave to sit down Amadahy.
- What has happened, creator Amadahy? - Mukki asked. He had the insight that something is wrong as he missed Lusio and now Sikya disappeared somewhere.
- It's long story... - Amadahy looked sadly at Mukki and Yutu.
- No matter, we are ready to listen you, my sister, - said Yutu.
Then Amadahy began to tell. She told them everything what happened last night and how she was attacked by Sikya.


- It's horrible... - Amadahy shook with all her body. - I've never expected that Alice will try to seduce my slave and the more I didn't expect that Sikya will try to strangle me.


- It's really horrible... Poor Sikya... - Mukki was shocked and worried. - What will happen now, creator?


- Nothing, Mukki, nothing... They'll do porridge and will be released, -  answered Amadahy. - I hope Sikya will survive although it would be better if she would die... Today I had a chance to make sure that she is dangerous.
- But what about Sikya's daughter Tadewi? - asked Mukki. He still felt very worried.
- I can't take Tadewi from Sikya... - Amadahy sighed and smiled sadly. - Every child needs a mother, no matter is she insane or not. Tadewi is already big girl and she understands everything. I had to tell her the truth about her mother. Tadewi said me something about the spirits, that spirits attacked me, but not Sikya, and I am afraid it's a true... This person who tried to strangle me wasn't Sikya.


- I heard about such people like Sikya when I was a child... - said Mukki. - Women in that tribe in which I was raised, avoided these people and separated them from the tribe.
- We had one man in our village too... - remembered Yutu. - This man was my father's brother. Spirits drowned him in the river...
- Oh, Alice is coming... I don't like this woman, - said silently Mukki.
 Really it was Alice. She came to Amadahy and Yutu with big smile on her face and wanted to greet them, but Amadahy even didn't think to be nice with her.
- If once again I'll see you here I'll screw your neck, mean woman, - Amadahy said angrily to Alice.
- What? - neighbor even couldn't believe what she just heard.


- You even dare to ask?! I told you to get out from my sight and that your feet wouldn't be longer here! - Amadahy started yell at Alice.
- What have I done wrong? - asked Alice.
- Don't pretend that you don't know! You tried to seduce my slave! If you'll not leave immediately I'll shut you in the jail!
- I... It was just easy flirt... like a game... - Alice mumbled looking scared at mad Amadahy.
- Easy flirt?! Shut up your dirty mouth, floozy!- Amadahy got even more furious. It was already all over her eyes. - Lusio is my property and you don't have any right even to look at him!


- I think it would be better if you'd leave us... Amadahy isn't joking, Alice, - Yutu looked at woman.


Alice didn't answer. She quickly turned away and left, but it didn't improve on Amadahy. She felt very tired and totally down.


59.


Sikya looked around the cell and tried to guess how she got in here. She couldn't remember anything, but she understood that something wrong has happened and she got in troubles again.


 Lusio kept tightly enough, he was physically strong and tough as many slaves, but it didn't help him to feel better. He still thought about Amadahy, but probably she'll never forgive him... Such thoughts drove him to despair.


However, things weren't in that way as he thought. Amadahy already not first night couldn't sleep. The bed seemed cold and too big, because Lusio wasn't beside her. She yearned very much his body heat and hands, wanted to listen his calm breathing and to see his smile. That night Amadahy was full of tenderness and forgave everything Lusio.
As soon as the sun rose Amadahy jumped out from the bed and rushed towards to jail. She quickly unlocked Lusio's cell door and broke inside like a storm.
- Lusio! - she grabbed in her arms astonished in wonder Lusio. - My Lusio... - she mumbled and pulled him in passionate kiss. It was no matter that his sweaty and drenched with urine body emits a bad smell, Amadahy couldn't stop to kiss Lusio.


- Does it mean that I'm forgiven? - Lusio whispered in the kiss.
- Yes... - Amadahy nodded wrapping her arms around him.


- I missed you very much... - Amadahy pulled him to himself holding Lusio by his hands.
- I also missed you, my dear Amadahy... - he said looking at her eyes. - I don't want that woman named Alice, I want only you...


- I know, my silly... She'll never come to us... - Amadahy smiled looking at Lusio with lust. - Now let's go with me, my naughty slave, I came up with a different punishment for you... - she gently took him by his chin and kissed his lips.


- Yes, my Amadahy, yes... - Lusio mumbled kissing her back and followed Amadahy in her bedroom.


Amadahy pushed Lusio gently on the bed and they both hid under the blanket, you could hear only their soft moaning and giggle.


Amadahy and Lusio were so under the influence of the passion engulfed them, that they didn't notice how Yutu went into the bedroom. She really didn't want to be here, came here only wanting to take a book, so Yutu immediately left the room.


60.

After all Lusio fell asleep into a deep sleep. That morning Amadahy was good and allowed him to rest.


She felt so happy and full of energy that even served breakfast and cleaned dishes herself.


- I think Amadahy and Lusio made it up, he sleeps in Amadahy's bed, - Mukki said silently Yutu when they entered birth chamber wanting to look how their baby boy is doing.


- I know, dear... I have a stupid feeling, that it's just the beginning of another drama, - Yutu gave a sigh.
- Come on, my soul, - Mukki smiled and hugged her. - Nothing wrong can happen, We all will be happy.
- Let's hope, my love... - Yutu smiled leaning her head against his shoulder.


61.

Little Tadewi was very angry on her mother and her spirits. All those days until her mother was locked in jail she was distant and didn't talk to anyone.


Meanwhile Sikya went out of her mind not knowing what she did such that she even was punished. No matter how she tried she couldn't remember anything.


Although Mukki was Yutu's slave he still helped the tribe and cared of the garden until Sikya was locked in the jail.


Next morning Amadahy told Lusio to release Sikya if she is still alive and tell her, that next day, when Sikya will be rested well and regained her strength, she must take her daughter Tadewi and leave the tribe forever. Lusio went to carry out Amadahy's order.
He was very glad when found Sikya alive, hugged her tightly in joy.


- Thanks for coming to release me, Lusio... - she said stretching, Sikya's voice was tired. - Tell me, how I found myself here?
- Well Sikya... You attacked Amadahy, even tried to kill her.
- What?! - Sikya looked at him shocked. - How?
- It's a long talk, let's go outside and we'll can talk there, - Lusio took her hand and led Sikya outside.


62.

The same morning Amadahy hid from all in the bathroom. She vomited and just felt very bad. Amadahy knew what it means and didn't want to believe it, but her increased slightly tummy clearly testifies that it's true. She is expecting.


- Oh no... - Amadahy whispered covering her mouth. She didn't plan it. She even didn't want it, but it happened. She became pregnant. Such was goddess Nanina's will.


Amadahy stood long time not knowing what to do. She didn't want to sacrifice Lusio, but Amadahy sacredly believed that she is obliged to do it. As she sold Mukki to Yutu, now Nanina is claiming Lusio. Goddess punished Amadahy, while at the same time gave her new life what grows inside her.


After all Amadahy forced herself to leave bathroom and go to eat although she had no appetite.

63.

Amadahy sat at the table thinking how to tell Lusio about her pregnancy. 


And here is Lusio. He sat down smiling in front of Amadahy and began to tell her the news.
- Sikya is alive. I have to say this woman is very strong... After our talk she went to work in garden. I said her all what you told me to say her. You know what is the weirdest? Sikya doesn't remember anything.


- I'm not surprised, Lusio... - Amadahy answered with emotionless voice. - Sikya is dangerous.
- Can it be?
- Yes, she is... - Amadahy nodded. - Believe me, I just tore off her hands of my neck...
- It's really hard to believe, but I know that my dear Amadahy says a true, - Lusio stood up taking an empty place.
- Lusio... I had big news for you, - Amadahy said looking somewhere away.


- What news, my dear Amadahy? - Lusio turned to his lover.


- I am pregnant, Lusio... - Amadahy said silently.
- Pregnant? - Lusio even didn't want to believe at first. His facial expression immediately changed. - Oh no! - he gave a deep sigh and shook his head.


- Creator Amadahy has done it intentionally! - Lusio voice sounded almost desperate.
- Believe me, it wasn't my plan... I didn't want it myself. It was moon goddess Nanina's plan, - Amadahy answered looking sadly at Lusio.
- But you still can't sacrifice me, I am master slave! - Lusio looked at Amadahy hoping to hear No.
- Sadly I don't have another choice, my dear Lusio... - Amadahy bit her own lip nervously. - I'll have to sacrifice you and thank to Nanina that she gave me a new life...
Lusio only hopelessly lifted his hand. He had nothing more to say.


64.


It was very hard for Amadahy. She had to sort the thoughts and stay strong until the last moment, but it certainly was not easy. Lots of things happened, recent events demanded from her a lot of strength and effort, and now this pregnancy fell on her shoulders. But Amadahy didn't want to give up. She was warrior's daughter and she was warrior herself, so she has to stay brave to the end. The best way to regain the balance was workout. Amadahy punched the bag long time until she felt better.


Now she was ready to talk to Pavati. Amadahy tried to smile and look cheerful. She came to her daughter and said her:
- Pavati, I have news for you. You'll have a little sister or brother soon.
- Oh.... - Pavati smiled. - It's great, mom!


- But.... - Pavati looked at Amadahy worried. - Does it mean that you'll have to give Lusio to moon goddess Nanina?
- Yes, my dear... - Amadahy sighed. - I know that Lusio is your friend... But it's such Nanina's will.
Pavati and Amadahy hugged each other tightly. Little girl tried to hold her tears.
- Everything will be fine, my little one. We'll survive... - she caressed her daughter trying to comfort her and herself. Amadahy smiled, but there was no place for the joy in her heart.


Meanwhile Sikya trimmed overgrown bonsai branches. She worked as screwed although all her body ached of bruises and scratches. Sikya wondered from where she has so much strength to it, because she should be deadly tired. but she felt great. Sikya was just afraid to meet Amadahy. This is what she did went beyond all limits. Sikya was very scared, so she hoped that she'll not meet creator until she'll have to leave the village.


Lusio did his work as always, but he felt as if the earth is slipped out from under his feet. It wasn't easy to come to terms with the fact, that his life was over, though Lusio was still very young and had so much plans for the tribe, hopes, that he'll always be near Amadahy and help her to take care of tribe. And now suddenly everything turned to dust, nothing, just because the moon goddess wanted to take him from Amadahy giving her baby. He was very angry at goddess, but from an early age thaught  to be humble and disciplined, he stayed his mind for himself. Everything what left for him, it's to the last moment of his life to stay happy.


65.

It was the last Lusio and Amadahy night. Although Lusio was very tired he still sat at the chessboard with Amadahy in order to enjoy her fellowship. They played slowly moving the chess pieces on the board not knowing what to say to each other for a while. They didn't want to talk, or maybe didn't need words, because being very close they understood each other without words.


- Checkmate, - smiled Lusio. - But probably my dear Amadahy allowed me to win.


- Why not? You are deserved to win, - said Amadahy.
- And to live? - Lusio looked smiling at her eyes.
Amadahy smiled at him back.
- You'll live forever in Blessing Moon tribe history as honorable and good slave, as father of our baby...
- But I always wanted to be beside my dear Amadahy...
- I know, Lusio... - she said silently.
They sat long time looking at each other, their eyes and smiling lips spreaded warmth and tenderness. Something squeezed Amadahy's heart, she wanted to embrace Lusio and  do not let him go of her embrace, but still stayed sitting without taking her eyes of him. "He is just a slave, just a slave, my property ..." Amadahy repeated herself, although her heart told quite another.


66.

The next morning little Pavati strongly embraced Lusio.
- I know that today you will be sacrificed to goddess Nanina ... I'll miss you very much, - little girl wiped her tears.
Lusio caressed black as a raven feather girls hair.
- You must be strong, my heiress ... One day you'll have to perform the sacrificial ceremony too. I'll be next to you. If necessary, I will defend and protect you, okay? - Lusio winked at the girl wanting to cheer her up.
- Will you really come? - Pavati looked at Lusio with tears in her eyes.
- Really ... - Lusio nodded. - The dead always return. I'll come together with your father. You know, you're very similar to him, - he smiled gently. - He also had a very big heart as you...
Pavati smiled and hugged Lusio one more time. "- I'll miss you too,  my little heiress," - sadly thought Lusio, but he didn't say it loud. He wanted that the last day of his life would be the least possible of sadness.



Later Lusio sat alone long time by the fire. It was still hard to believe for him, that he'll be sacrificed to moon goddess Nanina. His life ended so quickly and unexpetedly... But Lusio had no choice, so he tried to acept his fate, although it wasn't easy for him.


After he stood up and came to Amadahy, stroked her belly, in which grew their baby, and hugged her tight. Lusio wanted to take every moment, every remembrance from the life. Lusio's time was already counted.

 

67.

Amadahy felt very bad again, but she didn't have a time when to be ill that day. 
- Are you still here? - she has stopped Sikya. - You were told to leave our tribe!
Sikya smiled.
- Don't be worry, I've nothing forgotten.


- Great! This is money for you and Tadewi, - Amadahy gave a small bag with money to Sikya. - Buy a small house and settle there with your daughter. 
 - Does the creator Amadahy is so afraid of my spirits, that even decided to give the money  in order as soon as possible to get rid of me? - Sikya smiled sarcastically.
- Not for you I'm doing that, but for your daughter, Sikya, and I'm afraid not of your spirits, but I'm scared for you, foolish woman! - Amadahy raised her voice.


- Forgive her, please, creator Amadahy, - said standing beside Tadewi. - Sometimes you and your spirits should keep quiet, mom, - she looked at her mother with tears in her eyes.
- I... I am sorry... - Sikya felt ashamed. She turned quickly and went to take her and Tadewi stuff.


- I and Pavati will miss you very much... - Amadahy hugged a girl. - If something wrong will happen, know, that you always can come to me. 
- Yes, creator Amadahy, - Tadewi nodded. - But I promise I'll care good of mom, she'll not attack anyone. 
- I hope so... - Amadahy smiled. 


Then Pavati came to say Goodbye her friend. They hugged each other tightly promising to stay friends forever. Amadahy stood watching the girls and smiling. Probably it was the most beautiful moment of the day.


68.

Sacrificial ceremony started in the afternoon. Amadahy and Lusio stood opposite each other near pit of death. 
- Does Amadahy will not embrace me the last time? - asked Lusio.
- No, - she said. 


- No? I hoped that if even very less, but I meant something for my Amadahy, - a disappointment's note sounded in his voice. - I love you, Amadahy. I always loved you.
- But I don't love you, Lusio, - she turned her eyes away knowing very well that it's a lie. Amadahy tried to deceive herself once again, that it wouldn't hurt her.


- Yes, I am nothing, just a slave... - Lusio said with voice full of resentment.
Amadahy didn't answer. She took the ink and started to paint Lusio's face. They didn't say each other any single word.


When Lusio got in the pit of death Amadahy turned away. She didn't want, that Lusio would see her sadness.


69.

That evening Amadahy felt very lonely and tired. She couldn't understand why she feels in this way, but to sit alone at the table was obnoxious for her. 


She even didn't feel how her legs carried her themselves to the sacrificial place. 
- Perphaps my dear Amadahy changed her mind and came to release me out of here? - asked Lusio. It was hard to say he tried to joke or he was serious.


- How can you ask me such things ?! - Amadahy was outraged. Her voice told not only her tiredness and annoyance, but also her deep sorrow. - You know, that I can't stop the sacrificial ceremony as I'd bring goddess Nanina disfavor on Blessing Moon tribe! - Amadahy nervously gesticulated.
- I am sorry... - Lusio said silently with guilty voice. 


- I didn't need to come here... But I came because... Because I wanted to see you again, - Amadahy's voice trembled. She hardly swallowed her tears. 


- Forgive me, Lusio... It will be better, if I'll go... - Amadahy turned and went leaving Lusio alone. Tears were rolling down on his cheeks.


- Amadahy, wait! - Lusio called her, but she didn't turn. 


As soon as she reached the bed she fell asleep like dead. Amadahy didn't see Lusio anymore. He died when sun has risen.


70.

It was a real day of mourning. Nobody laughed and smiled. Mukki stood long time at Lusio's grave wiping his tears, it was very hard to say Goodbye to his best friend, who was like a brother to him.


When sun began go down Yutu took a guitar in her hands and played the farewell song for Lusio. No one, even Amadahy, didn't mind that. Lusio was worth it. He was first slave who was so honored after his death.


Farewell song was so beautiful and sad, that Amadahy was no longer able to hold the tears. They were rolling on her face like raindrops. She didn't dare go to Lusio's grave, but listened to the song of Yutu and sat lost in her thoughts, thought about him, remembered all the days and nights she shared with him and then she felt something in herself. The feeling was so strong that even forced Amadahy to give a deep sigh and cry even more. She knew this feeling, it's always been in her heart, but she never wanted to accept it. Now Amadahy cried in delight, that she could feel it, stroked her huge belly and cried...


71.

 All were sleeping, when Amadahy went into the birth chamber to talk to crying Wattan. She sang him lullaby, changed diaper and was getting ready to go, when suddenly she heard a strange sound in the back. She quickly turned back and gasped scared, when she saw a latern light is hanging in the air. Anyone wasn't in the room, only Amadahy and sleeping Wattan in his crib.


Suddenly latern light stopped moving and Amadahy saw Lallo.
- Didn't you miss me? - he asked looking mischievously at Amadahy.


- No, I didn't miss you. What are you doing here? - she asked gloomily.


- You ask me what I'm doing here? - Lallo looked at Amadahy defiantly floating closer to her. - I came to ask when you'll stop...


- You are pregnant... Ah, that's why it was Lusio's turn! - Lallo demonstratively covered his mouth staring at huge Amadahy's belly. 
 - Immediately stop it! - Amadahy raised her voice. - I am your mistress and creator!


- Not anymore ... I'm dead and free, and you aren't, Amadahy, - Lallo looked at Amadahy with very serious glance. - On your shoulders lie Blessing Moon tribe destiny, you are responsible for every action and decision, for your current and future children, so think well, what you are doing. Really think well, Amadahy, if it is worth to run from love and lie to yourself, does goddess Nanina really want it? After all, the moon goddess loves you and even one more time you're bestowed with new life, so is it right to reward for the love with coldness and indifference? Think about our daughter Pavati, she is your heiress and you are her teacher. 


Amadahy was stunned by Lallo words. She stood speechless and didn't know what to say. Lallo was right. The worst, that he really was right... Amadahy didn't dare oppose him and to reiterate, that she is his mistress and creator. Suddenly she became ashamed for her vanity, she remembered how she treated her slaves, Sikya ... "Creator shouldn't be such..." - she thought. - "I did so many mistakes!"


Lallo felt sorry for Amadahy. 
-  You are self afflicted and hurt, I can feel your grief, but I believe, that one day you will find a way how to fix your mistakes. I still believe you, Amadahy, - he looked at her one more time and floated out from birth chamber. Amadahy stayed alone with her thoughts.


72.

Amadahy couldn't close her eyes almost all night. She couldn't stop thinking about what Lallo said her. She realized, that her mother wasn't right teaching her not love anyone. "As long as we live, we love or hate," - she thought. - "If even the dead love, so is it really possible to run away from love? So that's why Nanina has taken away from me Lusio. Because I don't appreciate him, I didn't want to show him my love, only used him... And goddess Nanina is love, she loves us and takes care of us!" - she sighed deeply and quietly wept. "- Now I no longer have him... How could I be so stupid and blind?" Amadahy sincerely wanted to change and to be good teacher for her daughter Pavati. That night she had a lot of thoughts and wishes, what she would like to change and do for her tribe, she wanted necessarily to talk about it with Yutu. Amadahy was determined to start everything anew one more time.
As soon as the sun rises she took a shower and went to Lusio's grave. Amadahy was moving very slowly and hardly, her condition was certainly not the best, but she never complained thinking, that Lusio and her baby is really special and he or she will be born being very strong, because so much energy Amadahy gave to this baby. 
She stood long time at Lusio's grave lowered her head.
- Forgive me... - Amadahy said silently. - Please forgive me.... - her voice trembled and she burst into tears.
She cried aloud letting out all her pain and despair, everything, what was so sore her all this time, and all that she ignored and didn't want to admit existing.


Suddenly Amadahy cried when sharp pain in a bottom of belly pierced her. "Baby", - she thought. The pain recurred again and suddenly she felt how something warm ran over her legs. Amadahy went with hard steps to birth chamber.

73.

Childbirth was difficult and long. Amadahy thought that rather she'll die than will give a birth to this baby. 


Probably it would be happened, if not Yutu and Mukki. They heard Amadahy's moans and wails and immediately ran to birth chamber, where they found Amadahy lying on the floor.
- Bring me a bowl of water and a towel! - Yutu told Mukki and knelt beside Amadahy. - Everything will be fine, my dear Amadahy, we'll help your baby to come to this world, - Yutu gently smiled and squeezed Amadahy's hand. 
- Thank you... - Amadahy whispered and smiled weakly.
Soon new contraction started. 
- Push, dear... Your baby is ready to come, - Yutu told Amadahy. Mukki just came back holding a big bowl full of water and towel. He put it near Yutu and looked worried at Amadahy.
- I'm not shaman and not midwife, but I can tell you, that this  baby is big, - said Yutu. - That's why it's so hard for you.
Amadahy did all, what Yutu told her and here a little boy came to this world at least.
- Lonan, his name is Lonan, cloud... - whispered Amadahy looking at her son.
- Hi, Lonan, - Mukki smiled taking a crying baby on his arms, washed him, then gently laid him in the crib.
However, quite unexpectedly Amadahy felt one more contraction.
- Oh... I think we'll need a new bowl of water, Mukki... One more baby is coming, my sister! - Yutu looked surprised at Amadahy. - Push, dear, push... - Yutu quickly leaned against Amadahy.
Mukki without a word ran into the washroom to change the water.
- One more baby? - Amadahy also was suprised, but sharp pain didn't allow her to talk.
Soon there came a cry of a baby. It was one more boy. His cry was strong and loud.
- Your name will be Mato, bear... - Amadahy smiled. Soon she felt one more contraction. - Oh... - she moaned. - Again... I hope it's the last one...
Mukki returned very quickly. He picked up Mato and started him wash.
- Lusio was perfect breeding slave, although he never wanted accept it, - Mukki laughed softly looking for short at Amadahy and Yutu.
- When you'll be done, bring us a water again, - Yutu asked Mukki smiling. - My sister will be very rich mother, - she looked at Amadahy. - Triplets! Moon godess really loves you, dear!
Amadahy smiled at Yutu, but didn't say anything. 
- I'm going to bring a water, - Mukki put Mato in the crib, grabbed a bowl and ran to washroom again.
After few pushes a little girl came to this world. She was tiny and her cry was silent and very plaintive.
- I'll name her Tansy... - Amadahy smiled softly. - She is so gentle like a flower...
- Yes, she is very cute... - Mukki just entered birth chamber with a bowl of water. He picked up Tansy. - Hello, little girl... - he smiled at baby and started wash Tansy.
- Finally... - Amadahy sighed and smiled. She felt very tired, but she was happy.
- You did a great job, my sister... - Yutu smiled. - Congratulations!
Amadahy smiled weakly and closed her eyes thinking, that life and death always go together.

74.

Triplets were very noisy trio. Wattan was the calmest baby in the world comparing with them. If one started cry, then other two also joined him. Take care of triplets really wasn't easy, so Amadahy was very lucky, that Yutu and Mukki were still here. They helped a lot Amadahy to take care of babies. The recent events have brought them all together. After death of Lusio it was a real comfort for Amadahy. She even didn't want, that Yutu and Mukki would leave a tribe. 


Pavati was very happy, that she has two little brothers and sister. She liked babies, probably  this love to babies she inherited from her mother.

 

Amadahy loved triplets very much like her daughter Pavati, but sometimes she was very worried about what she'll do, when both boys will become young adults. It was enough that she lost Lusio, Amadahy wasn't sure of being able to cope with her children's death. "Apparently I'm really deserved such punishment" - thought Amadahy.


One day Amadahy shared her anxiety with Yutu and Mukki.
- I don't know what will happen, when Lonan and Mato will  grow up... - she groaned. - No matter how I'm strong, but I know, that my heart will explode in the pain, when they will be sacrificed to goddess Nanina.
- It's not easy situation... - thought Yutu. - But as tribe creator my sister can make some changes.
- Yes, you are right, Yutu. First of all, what I'll do, I'll invite the shaman. Let her and her spirits decide, who will be sacrificed and who will be not... I don't want to take such decisions anymore, - sorrow and pain sounded in Amadahy's voice.
- It's a good solution, my sister, - Yutu smiled at Amadahy. - I saw several tribes, where shamans deal with such things as sacrifice. I believe, that the moon goddess would be very pleased, if shaman would come to live in Blessing Moon tribe. I think, that such Amadahy's solution also would help Lonan and Mato in the future.
- If creator Amadahy and her children will need our help, we are always ready to give a support, - said Mukki looking at Yutu. 
- Thank you, - Amadahy smiled at Yutu and Mukki. - You are the best.


Amadahy felt much better after conversation with Yutu and Mukki. Soon she sent a message to all neighboring tribes, that Blessing Moon tribe creator is looking for shaman.
Meanwhile, few days later little Wattan, Yutu and Mukki son, grew up to a nice boy.


Amadahy loved this boy very much. He was very smart and outgoing child like his parents. 


It seems like a peace returned to the Blessing Moon tribe village.


75.

After few days later Blessing Moon tribe received a message from Tadewi. 

"I missed you all very much. I'd like to visit you, but I can't leave my mom alone at home. Maybe creator Amadahy could visit us? Tadewi"

- I think someone of us should visit them... - said Amadahy looking at Yutu still holding a small letter in her hands. - I'm afraid, that there something is wrong.
- Yes, it can be... - Yutu nodded. - Sikya is unepredictable. If my sister don't mind I'll take Wattan and will go to visit them. 
- Of course no... - Amadahy smiled. - I still can't go anywhere and leave triplets alone, so it would be better, if you and Wattan will visit them.
 Soon Yutu and Wattan were already on the way to Sikya and Tadewi home.

76.

- Yutu! Aunt Yutu! - Tadewi ran shouting outside to meet Yutu. 
- Tadewi! - Yutu hugged a girl tightly. - Hello, sweetheart... How big you are already, - she smiled at Tadewi. 
Wattan stood impassively watching how his mother are chatting with the girl.
- Is this Wattan? - Tadewi looked at the boy.
- Yes... - Yutu nodded smiling at the girl. - He grew up, so you have one more friend for the games.


- Hi, - Wattan waved at Tadewi.
- Hi, - Tadewi chuckled and waved back at the boy. - Sometime you were very young, - she smiled. - I and Pavati couldn't wait, when you'll grow up and can play with us.
Wattan's cheeks slightly blushed and he laughed.
- But I grew up and we'll can play all together now.
Suddenly from inside of the house were heard strange sounds.
- I'm going inside, - said Yutu and quickly rushed to the house.
- What is that? - asked Wattan.
- My mom, - sighed Tadewi. - She's talking to her spirits again...
- Spirits?
- Yes... - girl nodded. - But it's hard to explain... It's weird. Come inside, - she invited a boy and Wattan followed Tadewi.


77.

Yutu found Sikya in the kitchen. She murmured something turning roud and swinging her hands, the pan was smoking on the stove.


Yutu took down a pan, Sikya even didn't notice her.
- Sikya... - Yutu called her. - Here is me, Yutu. Do you remember me?
Sikya froze on the spot, stood awhile listening carefully, her eyes looked straight through the wall.
- Sikya... - Yutu called her one more time. 
Suddenly Sikya started to come back to herself slowly and looked at Yutu. Her eyes were still empty.
- Sikya! - Yutu chuckled. - Here is me, Yutu! Weren't you waiting for the guests? 
- Yutu... - whispered Sikya.
- Yes, it's me and here is my son Wattan. Just look how big boy is he! - Yutu turned a bit to standing aside children.


- Wattan... - Sikya whispered again. 
- Yes, this is my son, - Yutu nodded. - Do you remember my slave Mukki? - she smiled widely at Sikya. - Now he is helping creator Amadahy to look after triplets.
Sikya didn't answer. She still was in weird trance.


- Let's take a seat, dear - Yutu took Sikya by her hand and seated her at the table, then sat herself in front of Sikya.
- Who are you and why you came here?! Who invited you here?! - Suddenly Sikya frowned and started yell.


- I invited them, mom, stop yell, please, - Tadewi chuckled. - They are our friends, aunt Yutu and Wattan.
Wattan looked scared at Sikya.
- Is she always such?
- Not always, but mostly yes... - answered Tadewi. - But I'm used to it, - she smiled.


- Yutu and Wattan... - Sikya turned her head looking at Wattan and Yutu. - Yes, I heard these names somewhere...


- Mom told me a lot about you, how you and Tadewi lived in Blessing Moon tribe village, - Wattan started talk vividly to Sikya. - You had a garden there, it's very beautiful! Once dad allowed me to taste fruits from your garden... I could eat them all at once, they were so yummy!
- Garden? - Sikya smiled at the boy.
- Yes! - Wattan nodded. - It's not big, but there is very nice fountain, it stands in the middle of garden.
- I remember... this garden... - Sikya nodded. - Did I see it in a dream?
- No, mom, it really exists, - said Tadewi.
- Mukki cares of your garden, while we live in Blessing Moon tribe village, - Yutu joined the conversation.
- Mukki... I also remember this name, - thought Sikya.
- He is my father, - smiled Wattan.


- Oh yes, I remember! - suddenly shouted Sikya. - Mukki was a slave, what was sold to woman...
- He was sold to me, - Yutu smiled.
- Yes, - Sikya slowly nodded. - Now I'm remembering... all.
- Finally! - Tadewi chuckled happily.

 

- Sorry, sometimes I can't remember almost anything... - Sikya said. - Spirits won't leave me alone...
- I think we have to do something with your spirits, Sikya, - If you would allow us to help you...
- What? - suddenly Sikya's face has changed. She looked at Yutu with frigthened eyes. - Even don't dare to talk about it loudly, if you don't want they would come to you... - she silenced her voice.
- You are too week to drive me out, - suddenly Sikya's voice and look changed. - Shove off from here! - she hissed like a snake.
Sikya looked worried at Sikya.
- I'll not shove off, because I'm not afraid you, - she said. - I'll be back and will take you with myself.


- Now we'll go, but we'll be back, Sikya, - Yutu forced herself to smile, stood up and hugged Sikya. - See you soon, dear.
- See you, - Sikya smiled hugging Yutu back. She was herself again.


- Was nice to see you, Wattan, - Tadewi hugged a boy. - Come to us again, we'll go to play together, ok?
- Ok... - Wattan smiled widely. 

- Will you really take Tadewi and her mom with yourself? - later asked Wattan, when they were already outside.
- Yes, dear... - Yutu nodded. - We'll live all together.
- Yay! Then I and Tadewi can play anytime we'll want! - Wattan bounced happily.
Yutu turned to her son and smiled. She was very worried of Sikya, but didn't say it loudly.

78.

- Finally I am ready to paint your portrait, my dear creator Amadahy, - one day Yutu said Amadahy. - I'd like to ask you to pose me.
- Great, sister... - Amadahy smiled and stood next to the easel. Yutu took a paintbrush and started to paint.


Yutu worked on Amadahy's portrait the whole day. She painted a portrait of a creator with great care, not leaving out any detail, with each stroke of the brush on the canvas thinking about her with infinite love and warmth.


Amadahy's portrait was complited in the afternoon. Creator looked at the portrait astonished in admiration. 


79.

As Yutu's work in Blessing Moon tribe has been completed, it was a time to say Goodbye. 
 - I'll really miss my sister Yutu, - Amadahy tightly hugged her friend. - But before leaving let me to give you a piece of advice.
- I will be happy to hear, - Yutu smiled.
- Because you will live with your son, Mukki and going to take with yourself Sikya and Tadewi, settle away from amazons tribes, that you wouldn't call their attention to yourself. Not all tribes of amazons are friendly, some like to loot and devastate neighboring individual inhabitants. When you'll settle, send to me a message, sister. If anything happens, you know where to find me. 
- Thanks for great advice, my sister, we'll do like you told me, - Yutu smiled. - I'll send you a message at once, when we'll settle. Thank you one more time for everything.


- You are like my real brother I have never had, Mukki, - Amadahy hugged Mukki the last time.
- And you are like my uncle, - Pavati chuckled wrapping her arms around Mukki's neck, when he leaned to hug her.


They all were close like one family, it was really hard to say Goodbye, but Yutu, Mukki and Wattan had to go to meet their new life, however, true friends always stay together. 
When Yutu, Mukki and Wattan left the tribal village, Amadahy wiped her tears and smiled. Soon here other people will arrive. This meant a new start in life.

80.

Two new slaves were delivered by slave drivers to Blessing Moon tribe village still at day time, shaman arrived early in the afternoon.
- Welcome to the Blessing Moon Tribe village, - greated Amadahy. - I am creator Amadahy and this is my eldest daughter Pavati, she is heiress to the throne. Without her, I have three children Lonan, Mato and Tansy, they all are still babies, so I'll really need your help. Also, you will have to take care of the garden, as currently I don't have a gardener. What's your name? - she turned to slaves.
- I am Hassun, my mistress and creator, - blonde slave bowed at Amadahy.
- I am Niyol, - tall and muscular man with long black hair also bowed at creator.
- Hassun, you were recommended me as very orderly, neat, well-intentioned and creative slave, so I'm dedicating you a master slave. This means, that you dwell in the village until the end of your life, but if you'll mate with one of the amazons, probably you will be sacrificed to the goddess of the moon Nanina. It was even then, when my mother was sitting on the creator's throne.
- Your word is holy for me, my mistress and creator, - Hassun respectfully bowed at Amadahy again.
- Niyol, - Amadahy turned to long-haired slave. - Where are you from?
- I was born and grew up near Black Mountains, my father was a tribal leader and a great warrior, my creator... I was just a kid, when I was kidnapped by amazons. That's my story, my creator and mistress, - Niyol smiled restraintly and bowed at Amadahy.
 - Fine. I see, that you have excellent genes and you are really very handsome, - Amadahy smiled, - so I'm not surprised you were kidnaped. You were recommended me as very active, brave, hardworking slave and since you are gifted with a beautiful appearance, I'm dedicating you breeding slave. According to the ancient tribal traditions, which are used by many tribes of amazons, you should be sacrificed to goddess Nanina immediately after amazon will notify you, that she is expecting your child. But I, the creator of this tribe, am informing you all, that since now I will not decide the fate of slaves, the spirits woman, shaman will do that. For once, I was severely punished by the goddess Nanina, that's enough ... - Amadahy's voice trembled, but she refrained immediately and turned to a young woman, what was standing next, her hair resembled the dancing fire. - What is your name, my sister?
- I am Tiva, my creator, - beautiful warm smile appeared on a woman's face. - I'm the one you look for.
- Tell us about yourself, my sister Tiva ...
- I am the daughter of shaman and inherited my skills from my mother. For some unfavorable circumstances I had to leave the tribe, where I was born. As you know shamans aren't family people, their life is dedicated to the spirits world, so my mother broke shamans traditions having me, that's why we had to leave, when I grew up into a child. My mother died, when I was a teenager, so I am alone already a very long time. But now I'm here, in Blessing Moon tribe village, and I'm happy, that I'll can to serve this tribe and its creator Amadahy as shaman, - Tiva bowed smiling at Amadahy.
- I'm glad you arrived to us, my sister, - Amadahy smiled. - What my sister could tell about sacrificial ceremony? Should it decide shaman or tribe creator?
- My dear creator Amadahy, I hope my words will not hurt you, - shaman Tiva smiled at Amadahy. -  Tribal affairs belong to creator, she is raising children and preparing her heiress for the throne, and the shaman takes care of spirits, body and soul treatments, and what belongs to creator, will not not do that shaman and what belongs to shaman, tribe creator will not do that. My duty is to contact the moon goddess and hear her with the help of my spirits. Moon Goddess is not always willing to sacrifice. Sometimes the real sacrifice is to allow the slave to live and create another life than to let him die. Moon Goddess Nanina is no executioner ax, but love.
 - What words of wisdom! - Amadahy looked at shaman stunned in admiration. She was much younger than Amadahy, but true wisdom shone in her eyes. - Then it's decided. I'll care of the tribe affairs, my sister Tiva will care of spirits world and all what is related to the goddess Nanina.
- I am ready to serve creator Amadahy, - Tiva modestly bowed her head, - to be her sister and friend.
- Thank you, my sister, - Amadahy smiled. She felt relieved knowing, that finally her decision to invite a shaman to tribe was very wise and right step. - Now all can go rest as it's already a late time.
It was really after dark outside and Amadahy felt very tired after long and busy day. But that night she fell asleep feeling happy. Finally her soul was calm. Amadahy was sure, that since now everything will be different.


81.

The next morning all gathered at the breakfast table. Little Pavati curiously watched Niyol. "Wow, what a big man he is.... A real bear. Perhaps he is very strong..." - she thought looking at Niyol and couldn't take her eyes off him. Niyol quickly caught girl's exploring eyes and began to laugh. His laughter was warm and contagious, so Pavati also laughed with him.
- Will you be my friend? - asked Pavati.
- Whenever you want, my creator heiress, - Niyol smiled at girl.
- Always always?
- Always always, - slave reiterated and chuckled. - We can come up with our slogan of friendship.
- Really? - Pavati happily clapped her hands. - Let's think then!


- The friends forever, forget you never? - Niyol looked questioning at the girl.
- Yes! - Pavati nodded and giggled happily. - This is cool!
- Then let's say it together, - Niyol smiled at her. - One two three... 
- The friends forever, forget you never! - they both shouted at the same time and laughed together.


It was really a great start of the day.

82.

There was no shortage of work. Only what meant to revive the garden, what was neglected for some time after leaving Mukki and Yutu. 


In addition, Amadahy and Tiva put extra work on Niyol and Hassun. They needed to establish and build Amazons wedding park, it was Amadahy's order. Meanwhile Tiva asked to set up a sauna with a small swimming pool, massage room and took them both to teach the art of massage.
- Both of you are slaves, - Tiva talked to them. - This means, that you should be able to pretty much everything, that could please your creator and every amazon in this tribe. In particular, this applies to you, Niyol. You're not only for that you'd sow a seed in the womb of amazon, what will choose you, you are in order to love, and love is also an art.
Niyol and Hassun didn't object to amazons not because they didn't have the right to object, on the contrary - they've worked with the gross fervor and studied hard the art of massage.


As always all had to be strong and tough physically in this tribe, so exercise was a daily routine. As Niyol had great physical characteristics Amadahy gave him a special attention and has trained him herself.


Now she was a whole different Amadahy. She stopped look at her slaves only like at her property, she started to aprreciate them not only for their well done job, but also for what they are. Amadahy quickly noticed, that such behaviour with the slaves gives good results. It was a great motivation to strive to be good slaves for Niyol and Hassun and it was much easier for Amadahy too. But nobody could erase a sadness from her heart. She was always thinking about Lusio and yearned for him very much.

83.

One night Lusio came. He was often coming to visit his and Amadahy children, was standing by sleeping Amadahy and Pavati, but anyone didn't see him. It was a first time, when Amadahy saw him floating outside.
- Lusio! - she shouted and rushed towards him. - Lusio... - she whispered embracing her beloved. It was weird feeling to embrace his ghostly body, but Amadahy still felt very happy.


- I so missed you... - she gently stroked Lusio's cheek. 
- Me too... - he looked at Amadahy's eyes.


- I was wrong with you, Lusio... I so regret for all I did... - Amadahy gave a deep sigh taking his translucent hands. - But I've changed... - she smiled softly. 
- I can feel it... - Lusio smiled looking warmly at Amadahy. - Your soul changed...


For a while they stood in silence holding by the hands.
- Maybe now you'd accept to be my girlfriend? - suddenly asked Lusio.
Amadahy looked at ghost surprised. She certainly didn't expect such a question.


- Lusio... It's not the best idea, beside, you are dead, - Amadahy turned away feeling very awkward.
- You are right... - upset Lusio lowered his head. - I just...

 

- But that doesn't mean I don't love you, - quickly said Amadahy. - I love you very much, Lusio, - she looked at his eyes. - And I will always love you...
- I believe you. I always felt your love, although you ignored your feelings.  But I am glad, that finally you said it. Now I'm happy, - he kissed her hand and floated into the birth chamber.

 

84.

Finally the day came, when triplets Lonan, Mato and Tansy grew up to children.


Mato gushed with joy and energy.


Tansy was melancholic a bit.


Meanwhile, the eldest of triplets Lonan somehow got very sad learning, that without him in this world are two sisters and a younger brother in few minutes.


Shortly after the triplets Birthday Niyol and Hassun finished their work in Amazons wedding park. Now Blessing Moon tribe will have its own park, where will be able to celebrate any special tribal celebrations.


After one more week shaman summoned all to the tribal meeting.
- Today I want to announce the good news, that finally the whole tribe will be able to use the sauna, swimming pool and massage room. I would like to show my creator Amadahy, what a wonderful and a great job did Hassun and Niyol. 
Nyol and Hassun smiled. They were happy, that Tiva commended their work.
- Amazing! - I really want to see everything, - Amadahy joyfully accepted the news.


- Then first let's look around in the sauna, - Tiva offered.
- With a pleasure, - Amadahy followed Tiva. - Wow, what a big house! - she wondered looking up.


- The sauna isn't very big, but it's enough space for all, - Tiva smiled widely entering the room.


- This is sauna and a small swimming pool here...

 

- It's really great... - Amadahy nodded looking around. - I feel lucky having such great hardworking slaves.


Soon Hassun joined them.
- You should see a massage room, my creator, - he said Amadahy.
- Oh yes, Hassun is right, - Tiva agreed. 
- Then let's go there... - Amadahy offered and they left the sauna.


- Wow! - Amadahy even ran out of words in admiration. - You really did great work, Hassun, - she said looking around.


- Oh yes... - Tiva smiled at Amadahy. - We'll decorate this room with the pictures, will put some fishes in the aquarium. This room will be a true oasis of peace.


- If only creator Amadahy and Tiva wish, I could give a massage them right now, - offered Hassun. - Tiva is a great teacher, - he smiled.
- Oh, thank you, Hassun, but maybe next time, - Tiva gently laughed. - Now I'm going to show you something else.
- Amazing, my sister! Let's go outside then, - Amadahy smiled.
They all left a massage room and went down the stairs.


- This is a place of meditation. Here we'll learn to discover the harmony inside us and to establish a connection with moon goddess Nanina, -  shaman pointed at meditation cushions.


- And here we'll learn yoga. It will teach us to be more patient, disciplined and even will make us stronger inside, - Tiva explained Amadahy and Hassun pointing at yoga mats.


- It's totally new for me, my sister, but I really want to try it and get new experience, - Amadahy was impressed.
- Me too... - smiled Hassun. - I think Niyol also will not mind it.

 

- Then everything is great! It means we are on the right way, - Tiva laughed happily sitting at the table. - As I told... Moon goddess Nanina is love, and where is love, there are happiness and harmony.


85.

When Yutu, Mukki and Wattan left the Blessing Moon tribal village, Yutu immediately bought a spacious two-story house, where all had enough space. Without waiting she kept her promise - she went to Sikya house and took her and her daughter Tadewi with them, so now they all lived together as one big family. 
Here Sikya planted a garden again, it made her happy.


Now Wattan and Tadewi could play together, talk, and it provided them with a lot of joy, very often guest was Pavati's brother Mato. Wattan and Mato were best friends in the school.


Yutu thaught the children to draw and painted a lot herself.


It seemed everything should be good in this home, but it didn't. When Sikya and Tadewi moved in Yutu and Mukki home, almost every morning ended with Sikya screams. Attacking her spirits anyhow didn't want to leave her alone.


Sometimes Sikya was very aggressive, angry and often fell out with Yutu. Yutu was patient, she realized, that it wasn't Sikya's fault, but in fact it was extremely difficult to tolerate Sikya's behavior. Sikya very often offended Yutu. Yutu got angry, scolded Sikya, then they made it up again and so on until the next time.


Probably Mukki was the only one with whom Sikya got along.


- I do not know how to help her, - one evening Yutu complained Mukki. Mukki also seemed worried and upset.


- Don't push her... Maybe she needs more time. Sikya and Tadewi just recently came to us, - Mukki gently smiled at Yutu.
- Your truth... - Yutu smiled looking at Muttu. - But we can't leave this situation only for Tadewi's sake. Sikya is unpredictable.


- I think we'll need a shaman, - Yutu said Mukki after short pause.
- Oh, it will not be easy, my soul... Sikya's spirits will not like shaman, - Mukki looked worried at Yutu.
- But it's only way to help Sikya, my love, - Yutu gave a sigh.
- We'll see, my love... 


86.

As Tiva promised all adult members of the Blessing Moon tribe started to learn meditate and do yoga excercises.


Finally Hassun and Niyol were able to show Amadahy and their teacher Tiva what they have learned by studying the art of massage.

 

Life in Blessing Moon tribe was happy and full of joy at that time. 
Hassun very liked to cook, kitchen was his passion and soon he found one more hobby -  the painting, so as soon as he felt inspired he painted.


Only Amadahy felt very lonely sometimes. She was a romantic nature woman, liked to flirt, but she didn't want to play flirt games with any slave. She found love, the only love of her life Lusio and she didn't need another. Therefore, Amadahy firmly decided to stay alone to the end of her life.


She consoled herself with a thought, that she has four wonderful children and gave them special attention. They were Blessing Moon tribe future and Amadahy wanted, that this future would be bright and promising.


87.

One night Mato had a late dinner. He was very tired and so wanted to sleep, that even didn't notice how ghost floated to him and sat down at the table. The ghost was his father, Lusio. He felt happy that finally he'll have a chance to talk to his son.


- Hey Mato, hello, - Lusio smiled at boy.
- Who are you? - Mato asked looking at ghost carefully. He's never seen ghost before, but he didn't scare for some reason.
- I am your father. It's just sad, that I am dead father, - Lusio chuckled.


- Father? - Mato was surprised. He already didn't want to sleep.
- Yes, my boy, I am your father and I know everything about you and your siblings, - Lusio smiled. - Sadly it's the last night, when I came. 


- Why it's the last night? - asked Mato.
- We are leaving our graves, it's a time to return to Netherworld. Dead should live in dead world, son, - Lusio sighed and stood up.
Mato also stood up. 
- I am glad I met you, dad, although you are ghost, - Mato looked up at his father.
- I am also glad, Mato. Although when you'll wake up in the morning you'll think that our meeting was just your dream, - ghost smiled.


- I'll try to remember you and this night, dad.
- Don't... It's not necessry, my son. I'll stay in your heart and in your blood. I am a little piece of you, - Lusio leaned and hugged Mato. - Now go to sleep. 


- I'll still try to remember you, - Mato smiled at his father ghost.
- Farewell, Mato, my boy...
- Farewell, dad... - Mato waved at Lusio and looked at him until he melted in the darkness of the night.


- I feel no longer the dead,  - the next morning Tiva said Hassun at the table, when they ate breakfast. - Cemetery is empty.
- Is this possible? - Hassun was surprised.
- Yes... They're gone.


Tiva said a truth. Three tombstones in the cemetery stood cold and silent like any slave wouldn't be burried here. Even their names disappeared. Ogima, Lallo and Lusio have gone to Netherworld for ever.


88.

The morning started as usual. Sikya chased her spirits at the table again, Mukki and Yutu tried to ignore her behaviour. 
- Is there any news from Amadahy? - asked Mukki.
- Yes, today we are welcome in Blessing Moon tribal village.
- Then it's time to get ready to go.


When Yutu, Mukki, Sikya, Tadewi and Wattan arrived in tribal village, it was already late afternoon.
- Finally we met, - Amadahy and Yutu hugged each other tightly. - It seems like we didn't see each other in eternity, - Amadahy chuckled happily.


- How are you doing, my sister? You have a big tribe now, - joked Amadahy.
- Oh, yes, - Yutu laughed. - Everything would be fine, if not Sikya's spirits...
- I imagine. I understood from your letter, that nothing changes. But maybe Tiva will tell us more something. She is great shaman, - said Amadahy.
- Oh, I believe my sister and trust her shaman, but she needs to be careful... 
- I am sure she will. 


- Mom! Sikya and Tadewi are also here! - Pavati came to Amadahy and Yutu.
- I know, my dear, - Amadahy smiled at her daughter.


- And I am here! - Tadewi ran up and hugged Amadahy. 
- Hello, my dear, - Amadahy chuckled hugging a little girl back.


- How are you, Tadewi? - asked Amadahy.
- I am fine, creator Amadahy... And how are you? - Tadewi smiled looking up at Amadahy.
- I am fine too, - chuckled Amadahy. - And where is your mom?
- She is here too. She sits at the table and watches how Wattan eats. 


- Oh, ok, - Amadahy laughed.
- And are these pinkhaired boys and girl your kids, creator Amadahy? - Tadewi looked for short at nearby playing Pavati's siblings.
- Yes, dear, they are my kids, - Amadahy turned at Mato and Lonan. - Boys, say hello to Tadewi.
- Hello, - waved Mato.
- Hello, - Tadewi smiled at boy.


But Lonan wasn't friendly with Tadewi. He started mock at girl.


- Are you always so stupid? Maybe pancakes took your mind? - Tadewi retorted Lonan.
- It's not your business, - he muttered with full mouth of pancakes.
- Maybe, but you'll be fat like a bear, if you'll eat a lot, - Tadewi laughed and walked away.


Tiva heard quarelling Tadewi and Lonan, but she decided not to intervene. She took a plate of pancakes at sat next to Sikya. She knew who is Sikya, but tried not give herself away, that Amadahy told about her and her spirits. However Sikya spirits immediately smelled the danger and started to worry causing Sikya behave strangely. 
- Why are you sitting here, woman? - she asked with weird low voice. - Leave me alone!
But Tiva didn't answer. She ate quietly listening Sikya.


- Oh yes, you don't hear me, - Sikya laughed. - But I hear your spirits... I hear you, woman!
Tiva stood silently and left the table. "- It's bad... Very bad..."- she thought. -"I don't know how to help her, it will take a lot of time till I'll prepare for it..." Tiva was very worried.


When Tiva went, Mato and Tansy came running.
- Hello, why are you so weird? - Mato asked.
- Mato... Stop it! - Tansy tried to stop her brother.
- Wait, sis, a bit... I'm just talking...


- Am I weird? - asked Sikya. -When I'll catch you, little ugly boy, then you'll know! - she laughed.


Mato started laugh and mock at Sikya.
 - You are totally insane! Try to catch me, then threaten me!
Sikya didn't answer. She just listened Mato and smiled. Tansy didn't want listen her brother anymore. She rushed to Amadahy.


Then Sikya stood up and went out mumbing something herself after nose. 
When Amadahy heard from Tansy about Mato's behavior, she immediately found a boy. He ate dinner. Amadahy took a plate and sat down next to him. She looked angrily at her son. Mato immediately realized, that he got in troubles. He tried in every way to avoid mother's angry glance.


- What's wrong with you, Mato? Are you totally crazy, son? - Amadahy started scold a boy. - Never mock at such people like Sikya, if you won't get in troubles! In general, only weak people make fun at others, and I thought, that you are strong... You disappointed me, Mato!
- I'm sorry... - Mato mumbled. - I didn't know why I did it... - he felt upset and ashamed.
- I don't need your apology, better apologize Sikya and you'll do that right now! - Amadahy was strict with her son.


- Yes, mom,,,  I'll apologize this woman Sikya... - Mato looked at her mother.
- Great, Mato...


Mato stood up and went to look for Sikya, but he couldn't find her anywhere. 
- If you are looking for guests, they all have already gone, - Hassun said boy.
- Oh... It's too bad... - Mato sighed. He felt even more bad, but had a small hope, that Sikya will forget all.

89.

- What my sister can say about Sikya? - next morning Amadahy asked Tiva, when both women sat by the fire. - Is she really obssessed by the spirits or she is just crazy?
- No, Sikya isn't crazy, my dear creator, - shaman said. - She really are surrounded by the spirits, but all her spirits are very mad. They torture Sikya haunting her and feeding her energy. Sikya needs a help, my sister. Especially I'm worried about her daughter. 
- Oh no.. What we can do for Tadewi and others?
- I'll need prepare for that, it will not be soon, my sister Amadahy... - Tiva gave a sigh. - It's most important not provoke Sikya's spirits, sometimes even ignore Sikya and her behaviour. Sikya doesn't do anything, all do her spirits... She'll calm down little by little and when she'll do that, then I'll can try to help her.
- How did those spirits find her? - asked Amadahy.
- Here is something in her past, my creator... Something what she can't remember. I need to clear it, then it will be even more easy to meet her spirits.
- Meet her spirits? 
- Yes, to meet her spirits and fight, - Tiva nodded. - It's dangerous... If shaman isn't prepared well for such fight she can die. That's why I said my sister I need good preparation.
- I understand now... - Amadahy whispered looking at Tiva worried.
- But we have another matter, - Tiva smiled. - Pavati's Birthday is coming...
- Yes, my sister is right... - Amadahy nodded and smiled at once. Tiva was right, Pavati will turn to teen after two days. Here was a lot of work and Amadahy started share her ideas with Tiva.


90.

Finally that day came what all waited for. It was Pavati's Birthday. It started with morning meditation. All adult members of the tribe meditating sent a good thoughts to the moon goddess asking her to guard and protect creator heiress.


The real fun began when everyone came to Amazon Wedding Park, what was established by the slaves Niyol and Hassun.
Niyol baked a strawberry cake for Pavati.


It's a time to make a wish and blow the candles.Was hard to decide for Pavati, what she wants most.  She had a lot of wishes and just blew the candles on the cake thinking: - "May all my wishes come the true ...


And then... Pavati turned to a beautiful teen girl.


Pavati's Birthday party was hilarious. 


 All congratulated Pavati and wished her happiness.


Even Sikya behaved normally that day and was very nice and talkative.


 All danced and partied as were able.


Pavati's Birthday was a great chance to Hassan and Niyol relax and stare together at the clouds.


Amadahy was very happy. Finally her girl  grew up...


Birthday party lasted until late into the night.


 - Thanks, mom, - Pavati said her mother, when they all came back to tribe village. - I've never expected, that my Birthday will be such big celebration.
- You are creator heiress, my dear... - Amadahy smiled at her daughter. - All love you here, so it's why your Birthday turned to such big celebration.
- Oh, mom... - Pavati stretched out her hands at her and they hugged each other tightly.


91.

After Birthday Pavati's life almost didn't change. She continued to attend a school, took care of her younger siblings, did homework, Niyol still was her great friend. But now she saw everything differently than before. World brightened with different colors. Niyol was no longer her big bear she could hug any time. He looked different. He was... handsome. And not only that. Pavati liked, that Niyol is almost always next to her. As before, they spent a lot of time together, perphaps even more. The further, the more Pavati thought about him, until one day she firmly decided, that when she'll become a young adult, he will be the one with whom she'll have her heiress. But how to overcome the wish always be together, to see his dark as night eyes, day and night? It seemed like it was impossible. However, Pavati was brave and confident like her mother Amadahy. It needed just wait until things will develop in the way like they had to arise.
One late evening they went swimming. 

- I don't feel well, Niyol, - Pavati said after some time. - A day in school was very long and tense, maybe it will be better, if I'll go to sleep. 
- Aww... It's not good... - Niyol looked at her worried. - May I offer my creator heiress a massage? This would help to relax and feel better.
- Massage? Oh, it sounds like a good idea, - Pavati smiled.
- Then let's go to massage room, - Niyol smiled and got out from the swimming pool.
Pavati also got out from pool and followed Niyol to massage room.
When she lay down on the massage table, Niyol took a bottle of lavender oil, dipped his hands with oil and began to massage Pavati. Feeling the touch of Niyol's hands Pavati slightly shivered. It was such a feeling as it hundreds of butterfly wings would be touching her skin. Pavati wanted, that Niyol never would take his hands off her back.

- Oh, Niyol, it was amazing! - Pavati looked at him with admiration. - You have such great hands! Now I'm feeling much better, thank you.
- I'm glad you liked it, - Niyol smiled. - I am always ready to serve my creator heiress.

- Thank you one more time, - Pavati sat on the bench. Niyol came to her wanting to sit next to her on the bench. It even took Pavati's breath away, when he came quite close to her.

They sat in silence for a while. Pavati thought, that it's a time to tell him everything, maybe it's only chance, because next time she'll not be so brave and confident like now. But where to start? Pavati didn't want to seem rude.

- Hmmm... Niyol... - she gave a cough. - I... I wanted to tell you something.
- I am always ready to listen to you, my creator heiress, - Niyol smiled.
- But promise,  that you'll not laugh at me ...
- Why should I laugh? Is Pavati going to tell me a funny story?
- No... Not really, - Pavati shook her head and lowered her eyes. - I just... I just thought...
- What did you think about? - Niyol curiously looked at the girl.
- When I'll have another birthday and will take up my mother's place, I would like you to be the one with whom I'll have heiress... You're the only one with whom I want to do this, - Pavati blushed.
Niyol looked at her surprised.
- Does Pavati talk seriously?
- More seriously than you realize, Niyol...

- It is a great honor to me... - slave smiled at the girl. - But how is your mother? Will she not object to it?
- I don't think, that she would be contrary The most important thing is for me, what you feel... - she looked at Niyol's eyes.
- Pavati is my best friend, my creator heiress, Pavati is very beautiful... Like a flower of unseen beauty. She is brave and has a big heart...
- And you are my bear, - Pavati chuckled merrily.
- Am I still your bear? - Niyol chuckled.
- Yes... - she laughed playfully and flashed her eyes.

- It can't be... - Niyol looked at her smiling.
- It is... - Pavati nodded looking at his eyes.
- No... 
- Yes...
- No...
They looked at each other smiling in silence. 

 - I said Yes! - suddenly Pavati jumped laughing on Niyol and started tickle him.
- No!... - Niyol laughed trying to get rid of her tickles.

- Stop it, please! - he laughed even more.
- I'll stop, when you'll accept, that you are still my bear, - Pavati was persistent.
- Ok ok! I'm your bear!

- Good boy, - Pavati chuckled and stopped tickle him.
They stared at each other not noticing how their shoulders closed up together.

Pavati leaned against Niyol whispering to his ear:
- You are mine, bear...

- I am happy being yours... - Niyol also leaned and whispered to Pavati's ear. Pavati happily giggled.

Then she wrapped her arm around Niyol's shoulders and looked at his eyes.
- But I've talked seriously, Niyol...
- I know. My answer also was serious. I am yours, my dear Pavati.
- Promise?
- I swear.
- Good, - Pavati smiled and kissed his cheek. - Now I'm saying you Good night, my bear... I'm very tired, so I'll leave you in silence till tommorow, but keep in your mind, only till tommorow, - she chuckled happily and ran downstairs almost not feeling the ground under her feet in happiness.


Niyol stood smiling widely and thought it was just a dream or she really just said what she said...


92.

Pavati and Niyol were almost always together. Although Niyol was reticent, didn't like to talk a lot, it was easy to see, that something has changed between them. Probably all betrayed glowing in happiness Pavati's face.

He helped her with homework like before, the feelings and attraction between them grew up with each day.
- I missed my bear so much... - Pavati embraced Niyol. It was late time, all were already asleep.
- Aww... I also missed my little flower... - he wrapped his arms around her pulling her gently in his embrace.

They held each other long time. Pavati felt safe and happy in Niyol's arms. She slowly pulled back and looked at his eyes.
- Does my dear Pavati want to tell me something? - he looked at her questioning.

- I... I think... I love you, Niyol... - she said being unabe to take her eyes off him.
Niyol closed his eyes smiling. 

He didn't answer her, just smiled, then took her by the hands and pulled to himself.
- Come to me, my little flower... - he embraced her and gently touched her lips with his lips.
Pavati gasped and all shivered in his arms, that kiss was so sweet and heady, that she felt giddy.

Their clothes fell on the grass. That night they became even more closer.

93.

- Don't you fear, that your mom will know? - Niyol asked Pavati, when they got in hot tub,
-No, I don't... - Pavati smiled at him.
- But probably you know, that what we just did is forbidden until your next Birthday.
- I don't care, - Pavati laughed. - No one will know about it untill I'll not blurt about it myself. You are mine and it's only my business what we do.

- My Pavati is so rebellious and daring... - Niyol leaned to kiss a girl.
Pavati giggled in the kiss. 
- I just want to be with you... - she smiled softly at him. 
- I can't say No my creator heiress... - Niyol looked at Pavati's eyes.

- I'm not only your creator heiress... I am more or not?
- Much much more... - Niyol smiled at her widely and planted one more soft kiss on her lips.

94.

Pavati didn't feel the ground under her feet in happiness. She honestly didn't care neither amazons rules nor others opinion. She was sincerely in love with Niyol and didn't think about anything, only about him. And how felt and what felt Niyol? He was passionate about young Pavati and really wanted to be loyal to her and belong only to her, but he was too handsome and charming, that he wouldn't breake a heart to someone else. He even didn't suspect, that shaman Tiva did have a crush on him. Now matter how weird it sounded, nevertheless it was a true. It was first time in Tivas' life when she  fell in love, athough perphaps it was just a strong attraction than love. Niyol was playful, a little flirting, friendly, so he was always such, but Tiva knew him not enough to understand him rightly, so the less or bigger drama was inevitable. At the beginning it was like a game. It was a game for Niyol at least.

Niyol sincerely cared of Pavati and he gave his entire self only to her.

However, Tiva didn't know anything about his and Pavati relationship. One afternoon shaman and Niyol sat together at the table. 
- Hey, Niyol, what do you think about us together? - Tiva was in very flirty mood.
- About us together? - Niyol laughed. He still accepted Tiva's words like a game.

- Mhm,,, - she nodded staring at his eyes.
Niyol covered his face shaking his head and laughing. "I think I have to stop it" - he thought. 
- I am sorry I have to work a bit, kids asked to make them a dragon. Talk to you later! - he stood up waving at Tiva and smiling charmingly.

- Wait... - Tiva grabbed him by the hand. - Are you avoiding me? 
- Tiva...
- If even I am shaman we still can have a bit of fun, - she smiled at slave and wanted to embrace him, but suddenly Niyol pushed aside her hands.  
- No, Tiva, it's not good idea! - he shook his head.

- What? - Tiva looked at him astonished. - Is it meaning you are rejecting me?

Suddenly her face got red in anger. Tiva felt terribly insulted.
- How do you dare to say me No?! You even don't have such a right, slave! - she yelled at Niyol.
- Listen... But aren't you shaman, Tiva? - Niyol looked scared at her.

- Yes, I am shaman, but I have the right to sleep with a man! By the way it's not your affair at all!
- Listen me, please... - Niyol tried to calm her down. - I can't... Understand me, please.

- You broke my heart and now you are asking me to understand you?!

- Listen me, please... You got me wrong, - Niyol tried to explain. - I didn't want to flirt with you, I thought you are playing and I did the same. That's all, - he talked sincerely. - And I really can't... 
- And why you can't? - Tiva's voice sounded a bit ironically.
Niyol gave a sigh. He didn't want to tell it Tiva, but he had to do that for his own sake.
- I belong to creator heiress. If I'll sleep with you I'll betray her. Then we both will get in troubles. 
- How? - Tiva looked at him surprised.
- She asked me to be a father of heiress, when she'll become young adult. I swore to Pavati to stay faithful.

Awhile Tiva looked at Niyol. She believed in him.
- Ok. I believe you, - shaman smiled at slave. - But I'll still punish you. You'll show me, what I thaught you, slave. Give me a massage!

- With a big pleasure.. - Niyol smiled.
- Follow me, - Tiva motioned him. Niyol followed shaman to massage room.

95.

While Niyol massaged Tiva, she was lost in her thoughts. It's not a suprise, that she felt upset a bit and embarrassed for her weakness, but she couldn't help. Tiva desired Niyol, but being shaman she was able to control her feelings and mind. His every touch teased her body, but Tiva tried to stay calm and just enjoy the massage.
Niyol was calm. Tiva felt it through his energy. He thought about Pavati. 

- You have golden hands, Niyol, thank you for the great massage, - Tiva thanked when Niyol finished a massage. - We need to talk.
- Yes? - Niyol turned to Tiva looking at her questioning.

- All what happened between us today let it stay a secret, - Tiva said.
- Of course... My tongue is short, shaman Tiva, - Niyol reticently smiled.
- Very good. I like it, - shaman smiled and left a massage room.


96.

- Good morning, my little flower, - Niyol greeted Pavati, when they sat at the table to eat breakfast.
- Good morning, my bear, - she smiled widely looking at him.

- You are so beautiful... - he said silently looking at her. - I could look at you day and night, my creator heiress...
- Come on... - Pavati chuckled and blushed.

- You are my sunshine... - Niyol smiled gently at Pavati.
- If I am your sunshine, then you are my moonshine... - Pavati said.
They looked at each other forgetting about everything in this world and didn't notice how Amadahy sat at the table.


- Good morning, my dear, will you not be late to the school? - she smiled looking at her daughter and Niyol.

- Oh yes, mom... I'm leaving soon! - Pavati nodded and winked at Niyol. Niyol just smiled and leaned over his plate.


97.

Amadahy wasn't blind. She noticed how Pavati and Niyol look at each other and she knew what means this look. Amadahy got worried for her daughter. Can it be that she doesn't know something? Will not be too late to talk to her? "But I still need to do that, it's my duty", - she thought.
- Pavati! - she called her daughter, when she came back from the school.
- Yes, mom, - Pavati smiled at Amadahy and came to her. - Hello, mom, - she hugged her mother.
- Hello, my dear... - Amadahy smiled. - May we talk?
- It's sure, mom!
- Then let's sit by the fire, Pavati...
- Ok, mom...
They sat by the fire.
- You are almost adult, Pavati, so I'd like talk to you as woman to woman, - started Amadahy. - I saw how you and Niyol look at each other. I know what means this look. There's nothing wrong... to love someone, but don't forget, that Niyol is breading slave and he can be sacrificed to goddess Nanina. If you'll lose him, it will hurt you very much. But I know, that I can't protect you from that, - Amadahy sighed remembering Lusio.
- Mom, I have to say you something... Niyol is my breeding slave, - Pavati lowered her eyes.
- Your breeding slave? - Amadahy looked at girl surprised.
- He swore me to be faithfull and he'll be the one with whom I'll have a baby.
- Well... It's great... But it's still long time... 
- Why long time? - Pavati smiled. - I won't wait  for long, mom... 
- What do you mean, my dear? - Amadahy narrowed her eyes looking at Pavati.
- He is mine. All. From his head to his toe, - Pavati chuckled.
- Are you trying to tell me... that you already made love with him? - Amadahy's face fell in surprise.
- I'm not little girl anymore, mom, - Pavati answered. Mother's changed voice annoyed her.

- You aren't little girl, that's true, but do you know what that means, dear?
- And what that's mean? - Pavati grinned.
- That's mean that you can get pregnant any time, when you make love with man. You are too young to be mother, Pavati, second, what are you doing, you are going against amazon laws, so I can punish Niyol to death and it would be right by amazon laws, - Amadahy's voice was calm, but it sounded strictly.
- What?! You'll never punish Niyol, because he never touched me without my permission! So if you want to punish someone, better punish me, as I asked him to be mine! - Pavati almost cried in anger.
Amadahy sighed loudly covering her face and shook her head.

- I won't punish neither you nor him, - she said Pavati. - Niyol is great slave and person, if you want to mate with him after your next Birthday, it's fine, I won't take him from you. But you can't sleep with him now, do you understand? 
Pavati grinned listening her mother.
- Why, mom? Don't you think that you too old fashioned?

- How do you dare?! - Amadahy raised her voice. She lost the patience.- I don't care I'm old fashioned or not, I am creator of this tribe and I follow amazon laws! You should be ashamed because of what you just said me! Don't forget, that you are creator heiress!

After hearing mother's moral Pavati started to laugh.

- Immediatelly shut up! - Amadahy yelled at Pavati.
- I'll not shut up, mother! - Pavati retorted defiantly. - I am old enough to have my own opinion! 

Pavati and Amadahy fell silent and both stared angrily at each other.


- That's my daughter, creator heiress... - Amadahy angrily spitted.

Amadahy stood up. 
 - I don't have what to say you anymore.
- Mom... - Pavati looked at her. - I'll not change my opinion. Niyol is mine. I have my own laws, so I don't need others.
Amadahy didn't answer. She looked angrily at her daughter and ran off leaving Pavati alone.

 
98.

Pavati ran to her room, fell on her bed and burst into tears. She felt very bad after quarell with her mother. It was first time when they fell out with each other. Pavati loved her mother very much, but she didn't want to give in. She was sure that she is right and everyone is free to live how he wants. She is creator heiress and she has the right to choose a breeding slave right now, enjoy his fellowship and share love with him. It doesn't mean at all Pavati wants to start a baby, she just wanted to be with Niyol. "And why mother can't understand it?" - she thought crying. "- I didn't do anything wrong!" Then someone knocked at the door.
- Come in! - Pavati got up from the bed and went to meet a guest.
- Hello, sweetheart, how are you? - Yutu entered the room. - Aww... And why are you crying? What has happened, dear? - Yutu looked worried a bit at Pavati.

- I fell out with mom, - Pavati sobbed lowering her head.

- Oh, it's not good, dear... And why did you fall out with each other?
- Mom doesn't understand me at all! She wants that I'd think like she is used to think, but I want to have my own opinion and live how I want to live! - Pavati complained Yutu.

- Oh dear... Maybe you should try to talk to you mom one more time? - Yutu smiled. - Sometimes one conversation is not enough to understand other people. We all are different. 
- Oh, aunt Yutu... - Pavati sighed. - It's different a bit... My mom doesn't like that I've choosen a breeding slave without waiting for my next Birthday. But I love Niyol and I want to be with him, that's all! And mom won't understand it... - a girl looked sadly at Yutu.

- I am sure she'll understand you, give her a time, dear, - Yutu smiled. - She is your mom, she loves you and she'll try to do for you anything she'll can, be sure about it. Just don't cry...
- Thank you, aunt Yutu, - Pavati hugged a guest tightly. - You are the best...

She felt much better after short conversation with Yutu. They went together outside and Pavati listened Yutu's songs untill the sun began go down.

Pavati played and talked to her siblings, helped them with homework and waited for the nightfall. She missed Niyol. 


99.

They met almost at midnight. It was so good to be the only two people all over the world. They sat in hot tub and just talked. Pavati told Niyol about her quarrel with her mother.
- I didn't want to tell her about us, but the situation was such, that I had no choice. I hope my bear isn't angry on me... - Pavati looked at Niyol.
- No... I am not... How I could be angry on my little flower? - Niyol smiled and kissed softly Pavati's lips. - I just hope your mom will not kill me, - he chuckled.
- Better she wouldn't do that... - Pavati pouted. - I'll not let anyone to hurt my bear.
- My Pavati is so sweet... - Niyol leaned and stole one more kiss. He was worried, that they both got in troubles, but he didn't want to make worry and annoy Pavati. He also remembered what has happened between him and Tiva... Pavati really didn't need to know about it.
- You look tensed... Is everything ok? - Pavati looked carefully at Niyol.
- Yes, my dear creator heiress, I am fine, just tired a bit after long day, - he smiled at her softly.
- I missed my bear... - Pavati whispered looking at his lips,
- I also missed my little flower, - he said looking at her lips too.

- Then come to me... - Pavati whispered pulling Niyol in passionate kiss. Their bodies merged in one.

They didn't notice that someone was watching them. Tiva worn a bright smile on her face, that she could hide her sadness under it.

100.

When Pavati went to sleep, Niyol decided to have late dinner before going to bed. Amadahy also joined him.
- I'd like to talk to you, Niyol, - she said after short pause.
He felt how his heart sank into his boots.

- I know all about you and my daughter, - she said. - I'll not yell and will not punish no one of you two, because I know it will not help. And I know, that Pavati was first, who started all this story. So... - Amadahy made short pause. - I just want to warn you, if my daughter will get pregnant, shaman and her spirits will decide your destiny, Niyol. That's all what I wanted to tell you.
- Thanks, my creator... - Niyol bowed at Amadahy.
 He felt relieved and embarrassed a bit at the same time, that creator Amadahy knows his and Pavati secret. But most probably  sooner or later it would have happened, because Pavati didn't want to hide the fact, that she and Niyol are more than friends. He was glad, that Amadahy didn't punish him and it could really happen. Apart from the fact, that he quite easy evaded, Niyol still was oppressed by some stupid unpleasant feeling, he even didn't finish his dinner and  went to bed.

101.

Tiva didn't sleep the all night. She could't forget anyhow what she saw. The most painful was not to know, that Niyol belongs to Pavati, but to see it. Terrible resentment and jealousy gnawed Tiva. She cried the whole night hating herself for her weakness, that she couldn't resist Niyol's charm. "I am shaman, not simple amazon, what can have any man she wants, so how I could forget it? What I would do, if I'd feel I am with child?" - she thought laying on the bed. - "After all, not only I couldn't be a shaman anymore, but I would disgrace myself like my mother. I came to serve creator Amadahy and Blessing Moon tribe!" No matter how Tiva scolded herself, it didn't help. She looked the unhappiest person on the earth in the morning. Tiva needed a time and quietness, so she spent the whole day meditating.


102.

Amadahy loved Pavati too much she could be angry on her. She thought about their quarrel long time. "She grew up..." - Amadahy smiled.- "I can't protect Pavati from love, pain and disappointments, she has to experience a taste of life... If I'll try to force her to behave the way I want, I'll not achieve anything, except that we will have to survive another Sikya and Ogima story." Amadahy rose from the chair and went to look for Pavati. She found her daughter swimming in the pool.
- Hello, sweetheart, - she smiled at girl. - May we talk?
Pavati got out from the pool.
- Hello, mom. Yes, of course, - she nodded. - Let's sit down and talk.
Pavati sat on the edge of pool dipping her feet in the water. Amadahy sat next to her.
- Are you still angry on me, mom? - asked Pavati.
- No. And you? 
- No, mom... How I could be? - Pavati smiled. - I have only one mother - you... And I'm really sorry for yesterday... But understand, please...
- I'm trying to understand, daughter... Maybe it's my fault, maybe I missed something... - Amadahy sighed. - I have only wish - to see you happy, - she smiled softly at Pavati. - To see you as great creator heiress and to be proud of you. Here I can protect you, if you'll get in troubles, but I'll be helpless to do something, if you'll get in troubles somewhere else, - Amadahy caressed Pavati's hair looking at her with love and warmth in her eyes. - That's all what I tried to say you.
- Oh, mom... Everything will be fine, you'll see... - Pavati smiled widely at her mother. - I'll try to be good creator heiress, I won't disappoint you.
- I know, my girl... 

- I won't quarrel with you anymore, - Amadahy smiled.
- Me too... It's silly, mom, - Pavati knitted funny her nose.
- I agree... So peace again?
- Peace again! - Pavati chuckled happily.
They stood up and hugged tightly each other.


103.

Pavati had a secret. Anyone didn't know about it, even Niyol. But there came such day, when she could no longer hide. She was pregnant. Was it scary for Pavati? Yes, a little. She would prefer the silence about it, but one day her belly will be big like her mothers, when she was pregnant with triplets and then all will have even more questions than now. So Pavati had no choice, but to tell the truth.

- Niyol? - she called her lover.
- Yes, my creator heiress? - slave turned to Pavati.
- We'll have a baby, - Pavati smiled widely.

- Whaat? - Niyol's dark eyes became big like the plums in surprise.- Are you sure?

- Yes, I am sure, my bear! - Pavati chuckled. 
- Hmm... I still can't believe it... - Niyol said silently.

 He stood for a while thinking something, then smiled looking at Pavati and went somewhere.

- Oh, I'll have a baby! Thank you, goddess Nanina! Just don't take from me Niyol, please! -Pavati dreamly watched the stars. She felt very happy, even though she knew, that mother will not be glad learning about her pregnancy.

Then Amadahy came to Pavati.
- Mom? - Pavati looked up to her mother.
- What, my dear?
- I want to tell you something.... Just don't yeall at me, please, - Pavati lowered her eyes.
- What has happened, my dear?

- Mom... It seems, that... That you'll be grandmother soon. I'll have a baby, - Pavati grinned.

- Oh no... Pavati... - Amadahy didn't know what to do - to laugh or to cry. - I told you so...

- Tommorow we'll have to talk to shaman Tiva. Pray to goddess Nanina, that she wouldn't take your Niyol! 
Pavati's face fell.
- She'll not take him! - Pavati exclaimed.

- Don't be so sure! No one can predict the goddess' will, only Tiva can tell, what goddess Nanina will decide! And besides .. What will you do with a baby? Do you imagine yourself a mother? After all, you've not even finished a school, Pavati! - Amadahy scolded her daughter.

Pavati looked at her mother.
- I'll be able to be a good mother, if even I am just a teen girl, - finally Pavati answered. Her voice sounded bold and firmly. - I believe in myself, mom. But if goddess will take Niyol, I'll also go.

- What?! Are you crazy?! - Amadahy even gasped. She was sincerely horrified by her daughter's words.
- I'm not afraid of death, - Pavati smiled gloomily. - I'm already used, that someone always dies in this tribe.

- Good night, mom, - Pavati stood up and went to her room. Amadahy still sat speechless and shocked. It was very hard to believe what she just heard from her daughter.

104.

- Good morning everyone, - creator Amadahy greeted all gathering at the breakfast table. - I hope that all of you are well rested and are ready to listen very unexpected news. - she smiled. - So... The news is that my daughter Pavati is expecting a baby and probably we'll not do without Tiva and her spirits. Such is already the will of goddess Nanina, - she laughed nervously.

- What the news! - Tiva looked at Amadahy surprised. - Well... It happened what happened... My duty is to serve the goddess Nanina and my creator Amadahy.

Tiva accepted this news calmly, although you could see a sadness in her eyes. 

Niyol just smiled and ate a fruity yogurt. As always he was recent and didn't show his emotions.

Pavati didn't hide her dissastisfaction and annoyance. She angrily looked at Amadahy and barely refrained from blurting something out.

Hassun chuckled. Somehow it was funny for him.

- In such situation we must to ask goddess Nanina whether she needs Niyol's sacrifice or he will stay and continue his mission as a breeding slave, - Tiva broke the silence. - If my creator doesn't mind we could start it immediately after breakfast. I'm in good condition today, - she smiled.

- I agree, my sister... - Amadahy said. - The sooner the better.

- What will happen to Niyol, if goddess will not want him? - suddenly asked Pavati.

- He'll stay alive, - Tiva smiled at Pavati. - But tommorow Niyol will have to leave us.
Such are amazon laws, my dear creator heiress.
Amadahy nodded approving.
- Tiva says a true, dear... 
- And where he'll have to go, if here was his home? - Pavati looked at shaman and her mother annoyed a bit.
- He will be back there from where he came to us. To the slave village - camp, - answered Amadahy.
Pavati didn't say anything. She silently sighed and lowered her eyes.

- Then it's decided. Tiva will start ceremony after breakfast, - said Amadahy. - All are welcome there.


105.

Tiva meditated awhile, then began to dance in the square of Ceremonies beating a small drum and singing the merger with the goddess Nanina song. After finishing to sing she took a strange mysterious cube from the table what stood in the square and went to the sauna. There was no one to prevent shaman to dip into a trance and meet with her spirits. Tiva held long a mysterious cube in her hands and was humming something.

Meanwhile, all waited patiently for shaman standing in the square of Ceremonies.

- I'm inviting all to sit in a circle around the campfire and listen what spirits said me, - asked Tiva, when she returned from the sauna.
Soon everyone sat down by the fire.

- So... - Tiva gave a cough. - Spirits told me, that moon goddess Nanina doesn't want to take Niyol. He is free to leave a tribe and come back to slave village - camp, where someone will buy him again. 
Near Tiva sitting Niyol smiled.

- Oh, isn't it good news, Pavati? - Amadahy was glad.
- Yes, mom, it's very good news, - nodded Pavati. She felt relieved.

- I am also very happy. I prefer when Nanina doesn't want sacrifices, - shaman laughed.

- Me too! - Pavati also laughed. Her laughter was full of joy.

- Thank you, Tiva, - she said shaman when they stayed two.
- I did nothing, my creator heiress, - Tiva gave a deep sigh looking up, - My spirits helped me. 
- Still thanks... - Pavati smiled. 

- Let's go to rest, dear Pavati, - Tiva stood up smiling. - I'm feeling very tired after meeting with my spirits.

- Thank you, shaman Tiva, - Niyol thanked to Tiva too. - I also want to thank your spirits.
- They already know it... - Tiva smiled at Niyol and her smile was honest.
- Are you happy, my bear? - Pavati stood up and came to her lover.
- Yes, very much... 
Tiva watched them without  any jealousy at least. She wished them happiness and was sincerely glad that goddess Nanina didn't want him. Tiva was a shaman and she never was selfish.

That evening Niyol and Pavati sat long by the campfire and talked about how she'll come to visit him in slave village - camp, about their baby. It was such happy day!


106.

But the next morning wasn't so great like yesterday. Pavati was awaken by severe pain in the abdomen. When she got out of bed she felt how something warm ran through her legs. Terrified Pavati immediately rushed to bathroom. It was a blood. Pavati helplessly slumped on the toilet seat and closed her eyes. She knew what that means... Pavati lost her baby.

The whole world became unwelcome for her. She stood in the middle of the bathroom and wept bitterly.

She didn't know what to do. This time it was awful for Pavati. She really wanted to have this baby, was so happy, that Niyol will not be sacrificed to goddess Nanina, so what will happen now, when she lost a baby?
She went outside like not on her own feet.

She didn't feel how she came to Tiva in kids room.
- Tiva, I lost a baby! - she sobbed.
- Oh... It's really sad, dear, - sighed shaman. Her voice was calm, it seemed the news didn't surprise her much.

- I knew that this will happen, dear, - Tiva looked sadly at Pavati. - I am really sorry...

- You knew and didn't say me anything?! Why?! - Pavati got angry. Her eyes were full of pain and sorrow.

- You were so happy yesterday, my creator heiress... So how I could to ruin your happiness? - Tiva took Pavati by her hand. - Let's take a seat, dear...
Pavati and Tiva sat on the bed.
- My dear Pavati, you are still so young... - Tiva smiled softly at the girl. - I am sure you'll have another baby when you'll become young adult. 
- But I was ready to raise this baby... - Pavati's voice trembled again and few tears fell down on her cheeks.
- I know... I believe you'll be great mother, but we can't know what plans have for us goddess Nanina. She didn't take Niyol, isn't it wonderful? - Tiva talked to Pavati trying to comfort her. 
- Yes, but what will happen to him now? - Pavati looked worried at shaman.
- Nothing, - Tiva smiled. - As you lost a baby, he'll stay in tribe village. 
- Oh, really? - Pavati's face brightened with a smile. - Do you think mom will allow him to stay with us?
- I think so, - Tiva nodded smiling.
- Yay! - Pavati almost shouted in joy.

- Just don't cry anymore... We'll cure your soul, - Tiva smiled at Pavati.
- What do you mean?
- The loss of a baby is a huge heartache for every woman. I have never been pregnant, but I have seen the affliction of those, which were pregnant and lost their babies. This loss is a huge scar in a woman's soul, sometimes even terrible disease, but we'll not let that it would happen to you. What do you think about a trip to Granit Falls forest? We will take your mom too.

- Oh, I think it should be great, - Pavati felt impressed by Tiva's idea.
- Then I'll talk to creator Amadahy today. 
- Thank you, Tiva! - Pavati hugged shaman tightly.
- Everything will be fine, my creator heiress, - Tiva caressed Pavati's back comforting her.

- And this is something for you... - Tiva handed Pavati a small package. - Here is medicine. I made it myself from various herbs. Drink it now, this medicine will help your body to recover after  the lose of baby.
- Thank you... You are so good to me... - Pavati looked at Tiva with admiration.
- You are welcome, dear, - Tiva smiled.
- So we'll go to Granit Falls after my friend Tadewi and mom Birthdays?
- Yes, I think so... - Tiva nodded smiling. - Now take the medicine I gave to you.
- Yes, I'm gonna to take it right now, - Pavati hugged Tiva one more time and ran downstairs outside.

Tiva sighed and smiled. She loved Pavati. Even knowing, that she chose Niyol, she never thought wrong about her. If Tiva was angry with someone, it's only with herself, that she allowed herself to be weak. But now everything was fine. Everything stayed in the past. Tiva knew. that it will never happen in her life anymore.


107.

Pavati hurried to school with her younger siblings without saying anything to her mother and Niyol about what happened to her. Tiva understood a girl and took this matter herself.
- I have bad news for my creator Amadahy and slave Niyol, - she said when all sat at the table.
- What has happened, sister? - Amadahy looked worried at shaman. She understood from Tiva's voice, that the news is really bad.
- Pavati lost her baby today in the morning, - Tiva said sadly. - Poor girl cried and came to me, I can imagine how she felt... But I calmed her down, gave her medicine and Pavati went to school. Don't be angry on her, my creator, that she didn't tell you about that. I am sure Pavati will tell about that later.

- Oh no... My poor girl... - whispered scared Amadahy. She lowered her head as she didn't want to show her eyes full of tears.

- My creator heiress... - whispered Niyol. The news about the loss of baby saddened him that he even couldn't say anything.
- If I may to say, our creator heiress was just too young to deliver a baby... - carefully said Hassun. - I feel very sorry for Pavati, my creator... 

- Excuse me, if creator Amadahy and shaman Tiva will allow me I'll go... - said silently Niyol.
- Wait a bit, Niyol, - Amadahy looked at him. - You can go anywhere you want in the village, but as my daughter lost a baby, it means, that you are staying with us.
- Thank you, my creator, - Niyol bowed at Amadahy and smiled weakly. He was glad, that he is allowed to stay in village. He stood up and went silently.

108.

- Oh my dear Pavati... - Niyol embraced Pavati, when she came back from a school. She cuddled against him wrapping her arms around him. - All will be fine... 

- How you can say this? I've just lost our baby! - Pavati was outraged. She felt tired and disgruntled.
- I know... - Niyol was calm as always. - I'm very upset for my little flower and our baby. Come to me... - he took Pavati by her hands and gently pulled her in the kiss.



- I just don't know what to do! It was so awful! - Pavati burst in tears again.

- I understand... My poor Pavati, - Niyol gave a sigh and embraced her again. - Don't cry... We'll have another baby.
- When? 
- Someday... When we'll both will be ready for that. 
- Are you sure? - asked Pavati wiping her tears.
- Yes, I am, if only my creator heiress will not decide to look for another breeding slave.
- Come on! I want only you...
- Then we'll have another baby... - Niyol smiled.
- And what about this one we lost? - Pavati looked at his dark eyes.
- I think our baby is watching us now... Maybe this little one wasn't ready to come into this world. 
- Tiva said me that Nanina had another plans for this baby and us.
- I believe our shaman, - Niyol said. - Tiva is very powerful shaman. Now I'd like to offer my creator heiress a massage. I want to see her relaxed and not so angry and tensed.
- Ok... - Pavati accepted. Niyol took her by the hand and they went to massage room.

Massage really helped Pavati to relax a bit and feel better.

When Pavati and Niyol left the massage room Pavati went to her room. She needed a sleep and good rest after all what she had to survive that day.
- Niyol!
Niyol turned back and saw coming to him shaman Tiva.
- I have to say you something, - she said him. - It's creator Amadahy order what I have to pass on you. Amadahy said she'll say that herself to her daughter, she just went to Pavati's room.
- Ok... I am ready to listen you, shaman Tiva, - Niyol looked seriously at shaman. 
- By creator Amadahy's Order you can't touch each other until Pavati's next Birthday. You can communicate as much as you want, but you can't sleep together. If any one of you will break the creator's order, both will be punished. Be careful, Niyol, - Tiva's voice was serious. - Do you understand?
- Yes, shaman Tiva, - Niyol nodded. - I'll keep creator Amadahy order.
- Good. Do that for your and Pavati sake. Don't forget, that she is very young... - Sikya looked at Niyol's eyes and went.

109.

Finally came the long - awaited day not only for Tadewi, but also for Pavati. Her childhood friend celebrated her Birthday. Yutu asked creator Amadahy if she could ask her master slave Hassun to be caterer in Tadewi's Birthday party. Amadahy agreed with big pleasure. Hassun was very proud of his new uniform and responsibilities.

Tadewi had only one wish, that one day spirits would leave her mother in silence. 

And here's Tadewi. Finally she grew up.

It gave a lot of joy to Pavati. 
- Finally! Happy Birthday, Tadewi! - she hugged tightly her friend.

Tadewi's Birthday party was great. Yutu played guitar and sang her songs. She had brilliant voice and was great musician, all guests enjoyed Yutu's songs.

Guests had a lot of fun. 

And here's Amadahy's Birthday eve. Amadahy sat at the table thinking how fast time flew. She even didn't feel how she reached the next stage of her life - maturity. During that time Amadahy knew love, despair and grief, had even four children, learned to be a true creator of the tribe and behold, soon she'll give way to the throne to her daughter Pavati. And what's next? Amadahy already knew the answer to this question. She will leave the Blessing Moon tribal village and enjoy the tranquility, that she lacked. But it will still be a long way. Many issues still needed to do... But it's always good to dream about the future, isn't?

 At that day, when Amadahy's Birthday came, Hassun baked a colorful confetti cake for his creator.

Amadahy thought long time, what she would wish. Most important was for her, that her children would be happy, she loved them all more than anything in the world. That goddess Nanina wouldn't take away Lonan and Mato from her. Tribe? Yes, it was also important, because it was her home, there was her heart...

"Let it be all happy!" - Amadahy thought and blew out the candles on her Birthday cake.

- Happy Birthday, creator Amadahy! Long live creator Amadahy! - all chanted and shouted.

Amadahy's Birthday party was sublime, guests will no forget it long time.

110.

When Pavati lost the baby and Amadahy forbade them to have intimate relationship to the next creators heiress  Birthday, between Pavati and Niyol began to grow gradually invisible wall. Pavati sincerely believed, that they will successfully endure this period, but she was too naive and knew Niyol too little. Behind Niyol's restraint was hiding a lot of passions, thoughts, about which no one even suspected. Second, he was too passionate nature, that could endure for a long period of time without an intimate relationship and have only one partner, even though he tried very hard to be faithful to Pavati. Thirdly, Niyol liked equally men as women. He knew very well, that amazons punished slaves to death for the homosexual relationships, but he has never be caught, so anyone didn't have suspicion for Niyol and Hassun friendship. They seemed and were very good friends, at least until that evening, when Niyol started to show Hassun slightly different attention. Hassun was a quiet man and not so brave, that would have been the first to start flirting with Niyol, but was he able to resist the charm of Niyol? 
- Do you know that we'll stay only two with kids in village as creator Amadahy, her daughter Pavati and shaman Tiva are going to Granit Falls? - Niyol asked Hassun during the workout.

- Really? Do you think we will be able to look after them? We will be sufficient through the eyes of one Mato, you know what impish child he is... - Hassun smiled.

- I don't think you should worry about it, - said coming to slaves Amadahy. - Kids love you and I'm sure they'll obey you.

- We hope, that everything will be fine, my creator. I and Niyol will do everything we can, - Hassun grinned at Amadahy.
- I really trust you, guys, - Amadahy looked smiling at master slave. She was honest. Amadahy really trusted Hassun and Niyol. - But we will leave only tommorow, so there is still a time to prepare and discuss everything.

- Most important, that we'll be alone, - Niyol said silently Hassun, when Amadahy left, and winked at him.

- Oh, I can't wait for that moment, - Hassun winked him back making flirtatious facial expression and burst in laughter. - Come on, Niyol... Don't mock at me!

But Niyol didn't joke and Hassun didn't have will enough to resist the temptation. When Niyol followed him in the bathroom, Hassun gave way to Niyol's charm and allowed Niyol to seduce him.

111.

Next morning Amadahy summoned tribal meeting.
- Good morning everyone, I want to say, that immediately after the meeting I, my daughter and Tiva are going to Granite Falls. It will be a long journey, but it's very necessary for us, especially for Pavati. We'll not be for three days and three nights, so I pretty please Lonan, Tansy and Mato to be good children and obey Hassun and Niyol.
- We'll obey Hassun and Niyol, mom! - promised Mato for himself and others.
- Excellent, my son, - Amadahy smiled at the boy. - May goddess Nanina bless you all! Farewell!

After those creator Amadahy's words amazons started on a journey.

112.

Amadahy, Pavati and Tiva traveled day and night until they reached Granit Falls. 

Pavati felt very tired after a long journey, but soon she relaxed and enjoyed the sunset with Amadahy.

When completely got dark and Amadahy and Pavati went to sleep, shaman Tiva went into the woods.

Here she was happy like a child. She remembered how mother taught her to speak with plants, trees and animals, how they gathered together various herbs... Forest was Tiva's home. 

All night she was collecting rocks, plants, fished and talked to the forest and its spirits. She hugged each tree, was singing shamanic songs, which Tiva has learned from her mother, when she was a child.



She even didn't notice how it began to dawn and  the sun rose. It was a time to come back to the lodge, where amazons were settled. 

Rested a little Tiva invited creator Amadahy and Pavati to join her in yoga. 
- This is one of the soul treatments, Pavati, - shaman said Amadahy's daughter.
But Pavati didn't feel inspired to perform yoga exercises. Her body was totally unwilling to obey her. Perhaps because Pavati's thoughts were where there was Niyol, besides, she still felt that big terrible emptiness in herself after the loss of baby.

Pavati highly sought. She wanted to help herself. She wanted to be happy and to have another baby with Niyol, when she'll have the next Birthday. The girl was determined to everything for him. She often lay on the grass and dreamed watching the drifting clouds.

Good mood, nature and well spending time really helped Pavati to feel better.

All those nights while amazons were in Granit Falls, Tiva went into the woods and collected plants and caught the bugs. 

Soon shaman made even one more medicine for Pavati, what finally had to help her recover completely.

After taking the medicine pain totally left Amadahy's body and soul. 

Amazons meditated every day thanking to goddess Nanina for the granted well-being to them.

Three days in Granite Falls flew as one night. Amazons even didn't notice  how the time came to get ready for the trip home.

113.

Pavati returned home feeling totally different person. But together with this change Niyol even further distanced himself from her, though it seemed at first glance, that nothing among them has changed. But it just seemed so... 

Pavati even didn't suspect, that her "bear" Niyol secretly flirts with Hassun and much more. 

Probably it will sound strange, but Niyol still loved Pavati, although he was unfaithful. In his view, what was between him and Hassun it was only a wild passion, but he never thought about the fact, that Hassun could feel something more than a passion for him. Firstly Hassun felt guilty for a long time, but the passion took possession of his whole mind and soul, so he totally gave up to Niyol's influence. This is what he felt it was love for him.
A few days after Amadahy, Pavati and Tiva return from Granite Falls the whole Blessing Moon tribe was invited to Mukki and Yutu son Wattan's Birthday. Shaman Tiva was caterer in this Birthday party.

Here it's time to come up with a Birthday wish and blow out the candles ...

... And here Wattan grew up to teen. Mukki looked at him unable to believe, that his son was no longer a little boy...

Shortly after Wattan's Birthday Yutu and Mukki had one more son. They named a boy Akecheta, fighter.

That day was not only Akecheta's Birthday, along with the newly born son Mukki also celebrated his Birthday. Now he was a mature adult man.

 Time passed very quickly ... And behold, there was another crucial day in creator Amadahy and all Blessing Moon tribe life. The day, that changed everything instantaneously in Pavati's life.

114.

That extraordinary day was triplets Birthday. Creator Amadahy put all her heart, that this day would be impressive and one of the most beautiful days in Lonan, Mato and Tansy life. 

But sometimes things in life can instantaneously shatter into pieces. Happiness and joy are probably the most fragile things in human life. Or maybe it would suit to say so, that sooner or later the truth comes out as an awl out of the bag
That fateful day, until all partied, Niyol drank very many cocktails. So much, that has forgotten his innate self-restraint and self-control. Lonan fell into his eye. He watched the guy long and the more Niyol looked at him, the more lusted him.
- Do you know, that you grew up to nice guy? - Niyol started compliment Lonan.
- Thank you, Niyol, for the compliment, - Lonan laughed. His answer was simple and natural, but it was not enough for Niyol.

He followed Lonan unable to tear his eyes away of him.

- Listen, Lonan... I really like you very much... You are so hot... - Niyol said looking at him with puppy eyes.
Lonan grinned. 

- I'm not jocking, Lonan... We could go somewhere.
- Hey, I think I don't like men, - Lonan frowned.
- You can't know it if you'll never attempt it, - Niyol didn't leave the guy alone.
- Calm down, buddy, okay?

Niyol so lusted Lonan, that he even didn't notice how Hassun came to them. 
- Cunt... - he angrily retorted and went.
Niyol pretended, that he doesn't hear anything and kept dancing next to Lonan.

The fact, that Niyol is harassing Lonan, noticed one more eyes.

- How could you?! Villain! - Pavati rushed to Niyol yealling an seeing nothing through the tears. - I don't want to see you anymore!
- Pavati... I... Pavati! - Niyol called her, but she didn't turn back.

- You got in  big troubles, man... I told you so! But maybe now you'll cool down, huh?! - Lonan smiled, but his voice sounded angrily and ironic.
Niyol was silent. He just realized that all this will not end by hook.


115.

There are no words, that could describe the emotions  of Hassun. He felt terribly insulted, cheated and very angry. So angry, that he was determined at all costs revenge Niyol for the betrayal. It was not hard to put up with the fact for him all the time, that Pavati is his lover, that Niyol is her breeding slave, but Lonan was something different. He was a boy, who just become a teenager. Totally kid. They both raised triplets, cared for them... How could such thing occur to him?
  
Not waiting long he came to Amadahy.
- Can we short-talk, my creator?
- Of course, Hassun. Is something wrong?
-Yes, it happened. Niyol is harassing your son Lonan. You probably know, what I mean. Look at Pavati... I don't lie, my creator, - Hassun talked without hiding his anger and hurt emotions. - I don't think Niyol is right trying to seduce Lonan.
- What?! - Amadahy gasped covering her mouth. - How he dares?! - She was totally shocked.

She immediately came to Niyol. Her eyes were burning with rage.
- I believed you, wretch, I entrusted you my daughter! And you are tempting my son, who barely had a time to grow up?!

Niyol tried not to look at Amadahy's eyes. He nervously chewed his lips and looked up somewhere.
- Calm down, mom. That's all right. Niyol drank too many coctails, - Lonan tried to justify Niyol.
- Too many coctails?! Soon I'll show him coctails! All home! - Amadahy simmered in her shoes in anger.

While everyone gathered their belongings and was preparing to go home, Amadahy turned away and quietly wept.


116.

Amadahy immediately summoned tribal meeting.
- We came together for a reason, - she said with calm and strict voice. - Today Niyol is guilty before our entire tribe obviously betraying my daughter Pavati and humiliating my son Lonan. For this, he will be punished to death. This my decision is rigorous and without consideration. Do you want to say something, Niyol? - Amadahy turned to slave. 
- Yes, - Niyol gave a deep sigh. - I acknowledge my guilt and agree to accept death. Weakness overshadowed my mind. Forgive me, Pavati, that I was so impatient and weak.
Pavati said nothing. She even didn't look at Niyol's side.
- May I say a few words? - asked the word shaman.
- Speak, my sister, - Amadahy nodded.
- Do you remember, Niyol, what I said you? - Tiva looked angrily at a slave.
- Yes, - he lowered his head.
- After all, I didn't say that for nothing... But now it's too late, Niyol. Let Niyol apologize Lonan for his humiliating behaviour!
Niyol turned to Lonan.
- Forgive me, Lonan...
- You are forgiven, Niyol, - Lonan nodded his head.
- Now come with me, - commanded Amadahy. 
Niyol rose on his feet and followed creator without words. When they went, only now everyone noticed, that Hassun didn't attend the tribal meeting.


117.

- You ever disgraced yourself ! - Amadahy yelled at Niyol in jail. - Even in my most terrible dream I wouldn't have dreamed that you'll do so!

- I deeply regret, my creator! - exclaimed Niyol.
- You regret? Don't you think, that's too late to repent? You had to think before doing something, and now you're staying here to die in a painful and tormenting death, villain! - Amadahy threw the last angry glance at Niyol, locked the cell door and went.

Niyol stayed alone. He gave a deep sigh and closed his eyes.


118.

- Where were you, Hassun? Why you weren't in the meeting? - Pavati scolded Hassun. - You know, that the tribal meetings are attended by all!

- Forgive me, my creator heiress, I couldn't... - Hassun answered with a grievy voice.

- What has happened, Hassun? - Pavati asked. - Why you are so unhappy? Just don't tell me, that it's for my brother or me...

- We need to talk, Pavati... Let's sit down here... - Hassun sat on the massage chair. 
Pavati sat nex to him.
- I'm listening you, Hassun.
- My dear heiress... - Hassun sighed and started to talk. - I have to confess, that I did a terrible thing. This happened long time ago and during that time I felt remorse, that I treat like last scoundrel...
- So what you have done this, that you feel so bad? - Pavati was surprised.
- I gave way to Niyol's charm and I allowed him to seduce me... After all, I knew that he belongs to you, my Pavati, but I was too weak to resist him. Niyol broke my heart like yours, my heiress... I loved him. That's why I didn't want to participate in that meeting, - Hassun lowered his eyes. - Now you can punish me to death. I'm deserved it.

- You and Niyol were lovers?! - Pavati was shocked. - Oh no! It can't be! It can't be! - she cried shaking her head.

- It's a true, my heiress... - Hassun burst in tears. - I am such a fool... true asshole... If you'll hate me, Pavati, I'll understand...

Pavati said nothing. She stood up and went.


119.

- Mom, do you know why Hassun didn't come to tribal meeting?! - Pavati's voice was full of anger and disappointment. She laughed histerically. - He just confessed me, that he and Niyol were lovers behind my back! 
- Oh my... - Tansy, what sat next to Pavati, looked at her older sister appalled. 
Amadahy sighed. 
- I am sure, that everything has happened with Niyol's influence.
- It's insane! How he dared to do so with people what believed in him? - Mato was indignant.
- Be sure, that Hassun will not go without punishment! - Amadahy rose on her feet. - I need to talk to Tiva. My mind is too much upside, that I could think soberly.

Amadahy quickly went to sauna, where she found shaman swimming in the pool.
- My dear sister, I need your advice... - Amadahy sighed. - I'm feeling so tired of all this nonsense, that I already can't think soberly.
- I know, my dear sister... It's really hard, - Tiva said. - But I am here for my sister Amadahy and ready to listen her. Maybe we'll can find some solution together.

Tiva got out from the pool and came to Amadahy.
- Open your heart to me, sister, let out your grief and anxiety, - shaman took Amadahy's hand and gently squeezed it.
- Hassun just confessed my daughter Pavati, that he and Niyol were lovers... I know, that Niyol was first, who started it, but Hassun still must be punished, - Amadahy started to talk. - Should I punish him to death? But he is good person and also great slave... Too much contradictory feelings in me, that I could think. May my sister ask her spirits what I should to do? 
- I am always ready to help my sister. One moment, my creator... - Tiva went toward the door. - I'll be back soon.
Amadahy sat on the edge of pool and waited for Tiva. Shaman came back soon. She held her magic cube in her hands. She quietly sat down next Amadahy and began to look into the cube.
- Hassun must be punished, but he has to stay alive. Spirits say, that he is a good man and he's very necessary for Blessing Moon tribe.
- Oh, then it means, that my anxiety wasn't in vain, - Amadahy breathed with a sigh of relief. - I didn't want to punish Hassun to death... After all, he admitted his guilt himself.
- My sister shouldn't be afraid to listen her heart. The heart usually always is right. Don't be afraid to listen to your inner voice, sister... The mind can go wrong, but the heart is never wrong.
- Thank you... - Amadahy hugged Tiva. - You are true gift of the goddess Nanina for our tribe. I don't know what I'd do without you.
- I am always here for you, my sister, - Tiva smiled and wrapped her arm around Amadahy's shoulders. - We'll survive it...


120.

Hassun was sitting on his bed and waited. He knew, that sooner or later he will be punished. He felt awfully, he wanted to be dead, but death doesn't come so easily. But maybe now it will come, when he'll be closed in the cell. Hassun was terribly ashamed before the whole tribe, especially before Pavati.

Soon were heard steps outside. Amadahy came into the slaves room and stopped in front of Hassun. They looked at each other in silence long time. Hassun wiped his tears and lowered his eyes.

- You probably know why I came here, Hassun, - Amadahy's glance was cold and strict.
- Yes, I know, - Hassun nodded.
- Stand up and let's go then, - Amadahy bade slave master.
Hassun stood up and obediently followed Amadahy to the jail.
- I sincerely regret for what I've done, - Hassun's voice trembled. - I am very ashamed.
- Yes, you should be ashamed, Hassun, - Amadahy looked mockingly a bit at the slave.
Hassun closed his eyes and sighed.

- You really hurt me and my daughter, - Amadahy looked at Hassun with tears in her eyes.
- Forgive me... - he fell on the knees before Amadahy. - I don't fear death, my creator, but I don't want to die without your forgiveness! Very please to forgive me! - Hassun folded his hands and bowed at Amadahy so, that his forehead touched the ground.
- Stand up... - Amadahy touched his forehead. Hassun slowly stood up, his broad shoulders jumped of lament. Amadahy quietly went out and locked the cell doors. A real hurricane of feelings was raging in her heart. Amadahy gave a deep sight and went outside. 


121.

No matter how it was painful for Pavati she tried to live and go forward. She still loved Niyol, but confidence in him was dead forever. All these days she tried to stay aloof, communicating was too hard for the girl.

Lonan also felt out of sorts because of what happened. You could say he even felt guilty a bit, that Niyol was punished to death.
- I really don't wish Niyol's death, - he said Tiva.
- I know, Lonan ... But what he did is horrible.
- He's just a fool, that's all. Got drunk like a pig and lost self-control, - Lonan shrugged.
- No, Lonan, you are wrong... Get drunk is one thing, but to know your place and respect others is quite another. Niyol is an adult man and must answer for his actions.

- I didn't want that would happen, - the guy sighed. - Better mom wouldn't have held a Birthday party for us...
- Lonan... - Tiva smiled gently. - After all, you aren't guilty, that you grew up. In addition, didn't you think, that sooner or later the truth had to see the light of day?
- Maybe... I feel sorry for my sister and mother... Some bullocks, - Lonan shook his head. - And what will happen to Hassun?
- He will live... - Tiva smiled. - Don't worry about him.
-Good, - Lonan smiled a little.
Tiva told the truth. Hassun was released shortly after their conversation. When he went outside and got some fresh air, he collapsed unconscious on the ground.

Meanwhile Niyol was counting his last moments. No matter how much he repented for what he had done, he knew, that he'll never be forgiven. There is probably no worse death than to die without forgiveness.

He died the next morning.

Tansy, Tiva, Lonan and Pavati came to say Goodbye to Niyol. Pavati's heart torn into a thousand small pieces. Together with Niyol died and her love, only infinite sadness and emptiness stayed in her heart.

Hassun didn't want to remember Niyol, and if he ever will remember him, so it's like the biggest mistake in his life. He stayed to sit at the table with Mato. Mato also didn't want to see Niyol. Niyol was a scoundrel in his eyes.

Tiva stood in the cell next to dead Niyol until his soul left his body. She wanted to be sure, that he really reached the dead world.
- Good-bye, my friend... It is a pity you didn't obey me, but what we can do now. Rest in peace, may heaven bless you and earth come easy to you like dandelion fluff, - shaman said and left the cell.

No one remembered Niyol more. His name was not mentioned.

122.

Finally Akecheta, the youngest son of Yutu and Muki,  grew up into a nice boy.

No matter how strange is, but shaman Tiva was right. Sikya's spirits calmed down and didn't attack her so often like before. Finally peace fell at Yutu and Mukki home. And not only that. An amazing flower on behalf of Love flowered in their home.

Yutu celebrated her Birthday. Now she also could enjoy the maturity and its benefits.

- Mom, and when is your Birthday? As far as I can remember we have never celebrated your Birthday, - Tadewi asked her mother, when Birthday party was in full swing.
- I can't remember, dear, - Sikya chuckled. She really didn't remember when she had her last Birthday. 
Time didn't touch her for some reason not leaving the wrinkles on her face. She looked exactly the same like that day, when she arrived to Blessing Moon tribe first time.

It seemed weird for Tadewi, she felt with all her heart, that there was something wrong, but let keep it a secret for a while. The very important event is waiting for us, what will conclude the first part of this story, so let's leave Sikya and her secrets alone for a while.

123.

It was a beautiful day. Remarkable day. That day was Pavati's Birthday. The day, what will open the door to new life for Pavati. It was also the last day in Blessing Moon tribe for Amadahy. However, she didn't think about that now. Creator Amadahy had very much to do. First of all, she seated Hassun near herself. Everything was forgiven him, but Amadahy was not only human, but also strict.
- Hassun, as you know it's my last day in the throne and this village, so I want to give you some instructions, which you are obliged to fullfil.
- I am ready to listen my creator Amadahy and fullfil her instructions, - Hassun bowed at Amadahy.
- As long as Lonan will become a young adult, you will not be master slave. After his next Birthday Lonan will take your place and become a master slave, you'll be obliged to leave the tribe and go to the slave village - camp, where you'll spend the rest of your life teaching young slaves wide variety of crafts. This is the part of your punishment, which you haven't fulfilled yet. I don't want to recall neither you nor myself what happened, it just is what you must do.

- I understand, my mistress and creator, - Hassun nodded. - I'll do everything I have to do.
- Glad to hear, Hassun, - Amadahy smiled. - I trust you. 

When Amadahy went somewhere, Hassun sat alone long time and thought that he has to be grateful only his own destiny for the fact, that everything is so good in his life. Hassun was happy.

And what about Pavati, the girl, what will become very important in the history of Blessing Moon tribe soon? She grew up. Grew up in every sense. Pain and despair made her a mature personality, although Pavati was still cheerful and playful as before.

 - My dear daughter, today I'm going to make a great surprise to you and reward what you have so painfully lost, - said Amadahy taking a seat next to Pavati. - This will be your Birthday present.

- Birthday present? It's amazing, mom! I love gifts! - Pavati nodded chuckling.

- I am glad to hear it. You'll choose it herself. This is my only condition. What do you think? - Amadahy playfully looked at her daughter. Today she was in very good mood.
- I love this condition, - the twinkles shone in Pavati's eyes.
- Great, my girl, then let's go to the slave village-camp, - Amadahy winked at her daughter and rose on her feet.
- Yes, mom! - Pavati laughed happily and followed her mother.


124.

- Hello, creator Amadahy, - tall and slender dark-skinned woman met Amadahy  in the slave village. It was the slave driver Dela Eden. Pavati walked looking around in the village. - What can I do to help?
- Today is my daughter Pavati Birthday, I would like to give her something special, Dela Eden, - Amadahy smiled woman.

- Something special? I think we have something special... Just look at him, - slave driver pointed at blonde long-haired young man. He laughed aloud talking to white haired woman. His laughter was nice and warm. - Isn't he handsome?
- Oh, he is really cute, - Amadahy chuckled looking at the guy.
- Talk to him, my sister. I am sure your daughter will like him.
- I hope so... - Amadahy smiled and went towards white haired woman and man.


Meanwhile, Pavati toured the entire village and it would be strange, if she had not noticed him. He was a tall, slim, with long blond hair... Pavati even didn't feel how her legs brought her themselves to him.
- Hello everyone, - she greeted with a smile on her face.
- This is my daughter Pavati, - Amadahy introduced her daughter to white haired slave driver. - Today is her Birthday, so we are looking for a special gift.
- Very nice to meet you, my name is Noya. I came to the slave village not long time ago, so everything is new to me here, but I will try to help you, - white haired woman smiled kindly at Amadahy and Pavati.

Pavati almost didn't hear what her mother talked about. She couldn't take her eyes off the young man. His warm smile and blue eyes just enchanted Pavati. "He's similar to Mukki. It means  he is not only handsome, but he is also a good person,"- Pavati thought looking at him.

- What's your name? - Pavati asked him.
- My name is Sakuruta, lady, - a guy smiled at her.
- Sakuruta? What it means? 
- It means Coming Sun, lady. May I ask what's lady's name? - He asked politely.
- I am Pavati, Sakuruta, - creator heiress answered smiling. 
- Clear Water? It's very nice name and it suits lady very much.
- Oh... - Pavati blushed slightly. - It seems you know a lot... - she smiled. - Thank you, your name is also very nice.

- I think Pavati likes Sakuruta and he is also not indifferent, - slave driver Noya chuckled watching Pavati and young slave. - He is really great. Active, neat, hard working, he has a great sense of humour and he is just real cutie.
- Oh, I so agree! - Amadahy laughed softly. - So what you'll say, Pavati? Do you like this slave? - she turned to her daughter.
- Yes, mom... - Pavati nodded. - Sakuruta knows what my name means. It's already a good sign, - she smiled looking at slave. - Do you agree to be my Birthday gift? - she chuckled. 
- Surely! - Sakuruta smiled.
- Then Sakuruta is already yours, Pavati, - Amadahy smiled and turned to slave driver. - Let's manage all formalities, sister Noya, - she pulled out her wallet. - Keep in your mind, sister, that Sakuruta is my daughter Pavati's property, when you'll be filling the papers...

Until Amadahy and Noya managed the papers, Pavati and Sakuruta stood looking at each other and smiled. Pavati knew, that everything will be fine. Coming Sun can't hurt anything, because it only brings light and warmth.

125.

When the amazons and new slave returned to the Blessing Moon tribal village, shaman Tiva tattooed him adding one more special tattoo on his body. By Pavati's request was tattooed Sakuruta's belly bottom. It was a sign, that he is only her breeding slave. Very special breeding slave.

After the meditation, which is like each Birthday tradition, all went to the Amazon Wedding Park to celebrate Pavati's Birthday.
Here again Pavati had to make a wish, and it was even more difficult to decide than a few years ago, when she became a teenager.
"I wish to be a good creator, that my mom would be proud of me", - finally she made a wish and blowed out the Birthday candles.

When all applauded chanting aloud her name, shaman Tiva took the young creator by her hand and led her to a deserted place, where her body was adorned with tattoos and nose piercing. Nose piercing were estimated with Pavati own request, she wanted to create her own as creator's image. The ring on Pavati's hand, which she wore from that time, when she became a teenager, was Blessing Moon tribal symbol. Amadahy also had the same ring, but somehow she was wearing it only on special occasions.
Dressed Pavati came back to her guests.

Birthday party lasted until late into the night. When everyone returned to the tribal village, Amadahy summoned her last tribal meeting.

- That it's time to say Goodbye, - she said looking at all with warm and calm glance. - My time is over, since now your creator is my daughter Pavati. Of course, that I'm leaving doesn't mean that we will never meet. Mato, I will come to check whether you've done your homework,- she menaced with a finger to her son, all started laugh. - But before going I want to remind my final instructions once again. Lonan, my son, listen to me carefully... - she turned to her son. - You are my eldest son, you were born first of three of you, so you as the eldest tribal son will take Hassun's place. This means, that when you'll have your next Birthday, you will be the master slave. Hassun will go to teach young slaves in the slave village - camp and will live there until the end of his life. The rest no longer belongs to me. Since now you will obey the orders and instructions of Pavati. Long live Creator Pavati!
- Long live Creator Pavati! - all started chant.


- Mooom... Stop it, if you won't to make me cry! - Pavati said half jokingly half seriously. Her eyes really sparkled with tears.

- Oh, my dear.. - Amadahy hugged her daughter tightly. - It's the most happiest day in my life. Finally you are adult young woman... I even can't believe in that, - she bit her own lip trying to hold her tears. - But I know it's a true... Happy Birthday, Pavati, and have good luck in this journey called creator's life, - Amadahy kissed Pavati's cheek and stepped back.
- Everything will be fine, mom, - Pavati smiled caressing her mother's hair.


- I believe... - Amadahy smiled back at her daughter. - I have to go, dear, - her voice trembled a bit.
- Okay, - Pavati nodded and wiped her tears. - Goodbye, mom, - she waved at Amadahy smiling.
- Goodbye, Pavati...
Amadahy slowly moved looking around. She didn't know, when she'll come here again, so she wanted to memorize every small corner of  her tribe. Amadahy felt so happy what she never has been. 
- What a wonderful night! - she stopped and enjoyed the starry night for some time. - Ah, how's good to live... - she sighed happily.

Amadahy laughed with a pure-hearted child's laughter and melted in the darkness of night.




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