3.5. Maat

Wenona felt distressed and very upset. She really didn't expect that Nikki and Noel's joining the tribe will cause so much confusion. Noel was in his own place, but Nikki was quite another... It might have been much better if they would still live alone surrounded by wild nature like before, but as a tribe they would have been doomed to disappear. Nikki and Noel's coming to the Blessing Moon tribe was a miracle, so it would be very unwise to drive them out. But that as it may, Wenona was angry. She didn't like conflicts and  felt guilty that she didn't tell Nikki how they live. Does this mean she is a bad creator? Maybe it's just needed a time to solve all misunderstandings? Wenona felt how a responsibility fell on her shoulders. The same responsibility that was bore by her mother Pavati and grandmother Amadahy. She was the third heiress and wanted to be right to her tribal people, to make the right decisions and be wise, but probably not always it's so successful.

- Hey... Wenona... - suddenly she heard her older brother Tahatan's voice. He came out from the nearby growing shrub like a silent shadow. - I was looking for you everywhere. Are you fine? Why are you hiding here?
- I'm not hiding... - Wenona muttered not looking at Tahatan. - I just wanted to be alone a bit.

- I see... You are angry and upset, - Tahatan came closer to his sister. - But Nikki isn't bad, - he smiled softly.
Wenona looked angrily at her brother.
- I never said she's bad, but I'll not tolerate such behaviour in my tribe!
- Just talk to her...
- Don't tell me what I have to do! I am a creator, so it means I know what to do!

- Ok. I am sorry... - Tahatan said silently looking upset at Wenona.
Wenona gave a deep sigh shaking her head. She knew she didn't have to talk so to her brother, but it was so hard to control that anger. She wanted to apologize, but her lips were like locked.

At that time there was heard nearby a cheerful and nice female voice.
- Are there people?! I can't believe it! Hey!
In the middle of the tribal camp stood red-haired beautiful woman and waved cheerfully laughing.

In any other case, Wenona would be very happy seeing another person, but now she was too annoyed and angry, so it's not surprising that the tone of her voice was cold and unfriendly.
- Who are you? - Wenona asked red-haired woman coming to her closer.
- I am Maat, - she warmly smiled.
- If you also came to remind me about my duties then don't waste your time and leave my tribe! - Wenona said strictly and angrily.
- Huh? - Maat looked suprised at Wenona.

Maat shook her head and chuckled.
- No... Why I should do that? I am sure my sister knows her duties and I came with friendly intentions.
- Really? - Wenona calmed down a bit. - Are you from?
- Before the big punishment of Gods I lived in a small tribe Kesi. Our creator died in the battle so we we were condemned to disband our tribe and start over. Creator's daughter was just a child and I hoped she'll grow up and will be able to start everything anew, but then... World what existed before died. I looked at death's eyes, too, but I think Nanina decided that I'm still needed in this new world. Luckily it's not empty like I thought before, here I found you and your tribe! - Maat was full of sincere joy.

Wenona nodded and smiled at Maat.
- Welcome to the Blessing Moon tribe, Maat! My tribe will be your tribe, but remember that I'll not tolerate any bad behavior and I follow only my own laws and rules!
- Of course, my sister! - Maat bowed smiling at Wenona. - I was taught to respect others and their will in my native tribe.
- Then everything should be good, - Wenona smiled back at her new tribal member and left.
Maat stood alone thinking. "Something is wrong here... I can feel it even with my skin. But let's hope my knowledge and experience will help them to solve all their problems".

3.4. My tribe - my laws and rules

- Do you understand what did you accused Nikki? - strictly asked Wenona. - How can you do so, Kotori?!
- I didn't accuse her, I just told her that she would cease staring at me, because otherwise I'll start to think she's stikini! - fervently defended Kotori.
- You can't say so Amazon! You are lucky you are among insiders, otherwise you may be punished for that!
Kotori gave a deep sigh feeling annoyed and angry.
- And if you remember only shamans can see stikini, Kotori... It's very serious accusation, - Wenona looked serious at her brother. - I hope you'll not repeat your mistake again.
When she left  Kotori stood silently thinking about what his sister just said. "She doesn't understand... I think she'll never understand what means to be man in that damned amazons world", - he thought looking somewhere in the distance. He loved his sister, but he hated silently the Amazons world. Kotori still remembered how his mother sacrificed his uncle Mato, Okomi's father. He wasn't sure he'll be able forget that horrible morning someday. He remembered his father who lived as slave in slave village - market. Their father Sakuruta never complained about his life, but they heard that he escaped together with other slaves before the punishment of Gods. Of course, his father was already dead, so they'll never know the truth, but Kotori was sure his father always wanted to be free. Just like he although he wasn't slave. But even tribal sons didn't have too much rights in Amazons world. He silently hoped that all Amazons died like many people, he dreamed of that day when his sister will make them free of all tribal sons duties, but now he wasn't sure. If Nikki will stay here he can be forced to breed against his will. Deep darkness  lived in Kotori's soul since the day when he being a kid saw how was sacrificed his uncle Mato. Kotori shook his head. He'll never give up. If Wenona will decide to sacrifice him he'll show them all what he is able to do.


At that time when Kotori stood alone sinking in his gloomy thoughts, distressed Noel pushed the chess figurines. He really hoped not such beginning. However, Noel knew his sister. He was worried not only because of the fact that Wenona may drive them out of the tribe, he was worried about his future too. If here the men were treated in the same way like in his native tribe then he is lost.

- If you don't mind I'll join, - Wenona sat to the chest table before Noel.

- Sure, my creator, it's a big honor to me to play chess with you, - Noel smiled a bit and looked at Wenona's eyes not hiding his anxiety and concern. - I am sorry for my sister's behaviour, creator Wenona... She's not bad, she's just... 

Wenona smiled.

- You don't have to make excuses, Noel. It's not your fault that my brother and your sister can't find  a common language.

- We lived in different tribe... - said Noel. - Men were sacrificed to goddess Nanina and...

- I know... Men were sacrificed in my tribe before, too. But I can promise you any tribal son will not be sacrificed here till I am alive.

Noel looked at Wenona surprised, but he was still worried.

- I think my sister Nikki thinks different than you, creator Wenona.

- Then she'll have to change her opinion, - Wenona smiled a bit.

No matter how Nikki hated Kotori she couldn't stop thinking of him. That drove her crazy. She even didn't feel how her eyes found themselves his tall strong built figure, how she imperceptibly found herself nearby. She understood that she can't find against her lust and she was sure that it's mutual. But everything ended different than she expected.

- Listen, Nikki... - one day Kotor  didn't handle it. - Do I disturb you or what? You are necessarily where I am...

- Maybe just ... let's mate and everything will be finished, - Nikki decided to be frank with Kotori. She looked at dark Kotori's eyes hoping to see the same lust she felt for him in his glance. - After all, we are both have the same wish, aren't we?

- What? Mate? - Kotori stared at Nikki. His surprised look betrayed that he really didn't expect it.

- You are tribal son, you shouldn't be surprised...

- Yes, I am tribal son, but I'm not saying I want to mate with you! - Kotori raised his voice.

- No matter what you want, Kotori! It's important what I want! - Nikki also raised her voice.

- Any Amazon will not force me to do what I do not want to! - Kotori flared. - I'll not mate with you, Nikki! Forget it!

- What?! How do you dare... - Nikki frowned.

- How? - Kotori smiled ironically. - I am not stuff you can use, Nikki! Look for the slave if you want to mate, I'm not your slave! - he said proudly with the same ironic smile on his face.

Nikki never felt so humiliated like that moment.

- You are just a man, Kotori, nothing more... - she claimed through clenched teeth. - Even if your sister is a tribal leader that doesn't give you more rights! You're just one more tribal son of many... for the way I was offended you will pay, I promise you that!

Kotori didn't answer, he just smiled and turned away from enraged Nikki.

When Kotori went Wenona came immediately to Nikki. She had heard Nikki and Kotori's each word, so it's not surprising that she wasn't happy.

- Don't you dare to frighten my brother, Nikki! - Wenona yelled at Nikki. - He has a right to have wishes just like you or me! If he won't mate with you look for another man!

- He is a man, creator, and it seems you forgot about it, creator! - angrily retorted Nikki.

- No, I didn't forget about it! But it seems you forgot that I am the creator and tribal leader here, not you, Nikki! 

- Your men can do what they want to! How it can be?! You don't follow Amazon laws!

- Are you judging me, Nikki? - Wenona narrowed her eyes. - My tribe - my laws and rules! World isn't the same like it was before, Nikki, it's a time to open your eyes wider and look around! If you don't like my laws you are free to leave us and live as you wish!

Nikki bit her own lip not knowing what to answer. She didn't want to leave the Blessing Moon tribe. 

- Your brother offended and humiliated me... - she said at least. - I'll not forget it, creator Wenona...

- Humiliated and offended? What are you talking about? - the light irony was felt in Wenona's voice. - Anyone doesn't talk in such way like you even to slave in my tribe, so stop whinning as you got what you deserved! 

- Sister! Nikki doesn't know your lows, - Tahatan came to Wenona quickly trying to calm down her.

- If she doesn't know she always can ask, - Wenona answered firmly.

 Nikki turned away and hid in the tent. 

- Let's go, Tahatan, - Wenona said in a calm voice. - I am sure she'll understand she's wrong.

3.3. Weird attraction and hatred

Nikki and Noel felt good in the Blessing Moon tribal village. Wenona and her tribal people were friendly and finally they didn't need to sleep outdoors suffering unbearable cold, here was always fire where it was always possible to warm up. Yes, they were different than other Amazon tribes they've ever met. Nikki wondered how many rights had in tribe living men and how they interacted freely with Wenona and young Suletu. They went to hunt together, worked together all works in the tribe although Wenona was a creator and tribal leader, however, her word was respected and no one ever opposed her will.
- Once when I was a child I promised my brothers to care of their safety in amazons world, - Wenona said Nikki. - They are all what I have, so they are my treasure and if someone will try to hurt them I'll fight for Tahatan and Kotori as they are part of me.
Nikki looked at Wenona amazed but she still had doubts in her words as she believed that men shouldn't have so many rights. She remembered that men were slaves in her tribe and tribal sons always were sacrificed after breeding when she was a kid.

But then her brother Noel enjoyed his friendship with Wenona's brothers. He was different than his sister they were twins though. Noel liked the company when Nikki neeeded solitude often, he always smiled like a sun and his sister was gloomer than dark day sometimes. Noel had such moments when he couldn't understand his sister twin, but he always felt her and her changing moods made him worried, it was so hard to be with her sometimes, but now everything was different. He had new friends and it was so good to listen to Tahatan's stories about the Blessing Moon tribe, tell him about himself and what he learned till he lived in his native tribe with his sister and mother although Nikki and Noel didn't see their mother often when they grew up to teenagers. She mostly lived in Queen's palace.

But no matter how they were different they had the same wish - they wanted and needed love and family. Nikki realized her wish very quickly, it was enough only to see Kotori... She couldn't take her eyes of him. What would happen if she would choose him for breeding... Wenona should agree as Kotori is a tribal son at least. Nikki was sure she would have a beautiful daughter with Kotori.

And there was his brother Tahatan... He was also handsome and strong man.

Nikki couldn't decide. Her heart wanted Kotori, but something what she felt was wrong. Something was so annoying in Kotori and soon she realized what is that. Kotori and Nikki reflected each other like a mirror, they both had something dark in themselves.
- He's evil... a pure evil... - Nikki muttered looking at Kotori.
Then Kotori turned to her and looked at Nikki with a cold gaze.
- Stop staring at me, Nikki, or I'll start to think you are stikini*.
Nikki blushed deeply and felt so embarrassed. She didn't know what means that weird word "stikini", but she was sure it doesn't mean anything good.

Suddenly she felt how anger caughter her, she rose to her feet and came to Kotori.
- No, I am not stikini, but you are a pure walking evil, Kotori!
- What? - Kotori stared at Nikki surprised.
- You heard what I said! You are Evil! And never dare call me some stupid names, slave! If you'll not stop doing that I'll remind you where is your place!

- Stop it immediately! - Wenona came quickly to Kotori and Nikki. - Such behaviour isn't welcomed in the Blessing Moon tribe!
- Nikki! - Noel rushed to them. He looked worried at his sister hoping that Wenona will not kick them out from the tribe when they just found home and got a chance to start a new life.
Nikki looked at her brother. It seems she just ruined the day, but she didn't feel guilty. Then she turned her face to Kotori and glanced at him short, but her gaze was full of hatred and she couldn't explain why.
- My brother isn't a slave, Nikki, - she heard calm, but strict Wenona's voice. - He is tribal son and I'm sure he knows his own place.
- He called me stikini.
- Is that true, Kotori? - Wenona raised her brow looking surprised at her brother twin.
- Yes, sister. I called Nikki stikini. You had to see her eyes when she stared at me, - Kotori smiled ironically a bit.
- Do you think it's a reason to call Nikki stikini only because she looked at you? - Wenona didn't take her eyes of her brother.
Noel stood silently watching them all. He didn't know what to say and he wasn't sure what he should say. Kotori gave a deep sigh.
- You won't believe in me only because she is a woman like you and I am just a man, no matter I am your brother or not!

- You know it's not true, Kotori! I think we should to talk, brother... Only you and me, - Wenona took her brother by his hand and led him away.
- Nikki, please... - Noel came to his sister. - They welcomed us with open arms...
- Shut up, Noel! - Nikki interrupted him. - This man just offended me calling me some stupid names! He is evil!
- He isn't, Nikki... He is a nice man, - Noel said carefully.
- I told you shut up! - Nikki glanced at Noel angrily and left him.
Noel stayed alone trying to understand what's wrong is going here...

stikini* - are evil witches in Seminole folklore, who transformed themselves into owl-beings. By day they look like people, but by night, they vomit up their souls (along with all their internal organs) and become undead owl-monsters that feed on human hearts.

3.2. Noel and Nikki

Nikki and Noel travelled long time till they noticed the tents and people walking around. It was so hard to believe that here are more people in this world what seemed so empty and almost dead. Nikki and Noel rejoyced and silently hugged each other tight.

- Finally... - Nikki whispered looking at her brother.

- Finally... - Noel smiled.

Hunger and fatigue took a lot of strength. No matter how Nikki and Noel were strong and tough, they had to stop and take a break for at least a little bit. Nikki leg muscles were shaking of fatigue, she fell groaning on the grass, Noel stretched out next to his sister.

- What do you think who are those people? - he asked quietly.

- These are similar to the people what lived in western lands... I don't think they are dangerous, but caution will not make us ashamed if we'll watch them and really make sure that they are friendly.

- I agree, - Noel nodded.

For three days and three nights Noel and Nikki took away from the tents in watching people what lived there until they really convinced that their appearance in the tribal camp will not any confusion. Nikki and Noel felt alone. After the great flood, they were not sure whether their mother Anya North is still alive. Father, whom they had never seen, only heard speaking of him, died before the punishment of Gods. Nikki and Noel had only each other, and, behold, they found people. It was a miracle, a dream come true... Nikki and Noel wanted to have a home and belong to the tribe, so one cold morning they went to the Blessing Moon tribal village.

When were heard the steps and voices of people Tahatan and Kotori immediately came out of the tent. They stood for a while and watched stunned in surprise the unexpected guests.

- Good morning, good people, - Noel greeted both brothers with a smile on his face.

- Good morning... - Tahatan smiled widely. - Wake up others, Kotori, - he turned to his brother. 

Kotori quickly rushed to the tents.

- Wake up all!  People are here! Yay! - he shouted happily. - Thank you, goddess Nanina, - Kotori gave a deep sigh and bowed his head. It had to be different day in their life. Maybe even the most happiest day after so many days and nights.

Soon Noel and Nikki stood surrounded by people watching them curiously, they were greeted joyfully and talked friendly to. All wanted to know where from Nikki and Noel came, how they survived, if they met more people during their long travel.

- No... - Nikki shook her head. - We didn't meet anyone, except few hungry wolves and poisonous snakes when we travelled through very wet and big forests in south. - This world has changed, sister, - she looked sadly at Wenona.

- Yes... We know that, - Wenona nodded. - But if we survived there no doubt here are more people in this world.

- I hope so, - Nikki smiled. - When we travelled looking around world seemed so empty.

- I remember this feeling, - Tahatan nodded. - And your tribe? 

- Many summers and winters ago our mother Anna North belonged to a small Amazons tribe in North of Southern Lands, but something wrong has happened there as all slaves died and then women joined to other tribes, - Nikki started to tell. - Our mother served on Royal Council as Scholar... But it was before the punishment Of Gods. I and my brother Noel aren't sure she survived, - she fell her eyes.

- Then we are the sisters and brothers of destiny, - Wenona smiled quietly putting her hand on Nikki's shoulder. - I'm sorry, my sister... But now you and Noel aren't alone. Welcome to the Blessing Moon tribe! Since this morning our tents are your tents, our food is your food and our fire will warm your bodies as well as it warms ours. Now we are you and you are we, we all are one tribe and family. I said it, howgh!

3.1.The new beginning

As shamans say death never means the end. Death usually gives a new beginning, so... the world was born again. Those who survived the greatest punishment of Gods will never forget what they had to endure and suffer. Some of them remaining got mad, some died of hunger and cold, and some went forward  suffering strongly cooled down climate, storms, hunger led by indescribable desire to live and hope that one day their life will be much better than now. One of these brave people were the Blessing Moon tribe. Not once looked death in the eye, having lost all they knew and loved, they left their homeland searching of a new home for themselves. No matter how hard it was to leave their native tribal village, they had no other choice. Great Waters covered everything around, Wenona, Tahatan, Kotori, Suletu and Okomi survived only thanks to an inexplicable miracle. Unfortunately, their adoptive parents Namid and Nova were killed as well as many others. Yes, it was many years ago, but it seemed all happened only yesterday though Tahatan already exceed 27 summers, the twins Wenona and Kotori had already seen 22 summers and winters, after few days Okomi will meet his 18 spring, while little Suletu was no longer a little girl, what a father carried on his shoulders. She enjoyed her 16 winters, was strong and beautiful. Disasters early inured the girl.
Changed in the Earth's climate brought them to the eastern lands what were less affected by the flood and earthquakes. Wenona and her brothers founded the camp and started a new life. It was not easy. Sadness and grief was strongly touched their souls, new land was frustrating, the winters were extremely cold, and sometimes they had to starve, but Wenona knew that neither one of them can't give up. She was tribal leader, creator heiress and she will do anything for her tribe.

When spring came and the snow melted all rejoiced. This meant that it will be possible to catch more fish and hunt will be more successful. But Suletu and Okomi, it seems, didn't care about anything. They were still the children and their carelessness made smile and laugh others reminding that life still continues.

Because they had to face many difficult challenges, distress and anguish all of them got closer together so much. As befits twins, Wenona and Kotori had a very strong bond. They're sort of always knew what thinks and feels one or the other, understood each other from half word although Wenona felt that Kotori has a dark side, what she doesn't know. But that as it may, she loved her twin brother with all her heart and always called him her another half.

No matter how was difficult Blessing Moon tribe's life they got along and never quarreled. Knowing that they have nothing one without other, they appreciated and revered each other.

Over the years they didn't meet other people and often felt so alone in the world, but this was more illusion than reality. Wenona and her tribal people were not the only people left in the world. True, in the aftermath of a great punishment of Gods people were few, but those who survived, reproduced and founded the new settlements, so people slowly increased... Soon Blessing Moon tribe believed in that itself when one early morning they were woken up from sleep by for many years unheard people voices.

Very special announcement

Few days ago I had very serious issues with my laptop and unfortunatelly, I couldn't save my games and material I was prepared for new chapters :( All issues are solved, my laptop works perfect again, but... I lost my beloved characters and some stories I'll not be able to continue :( I know it will make upset not only me, but also those readers who loved Kasanovas family and story about king Alistair Crawford. But here is a good news, too. Blessing Moon tribe didn't die - luckily I had the notes about all my characters, so I could "resurrect" some children of my older characters. Sure, they'll look different a bit as I couldn't work on their genetics, but I tried to give them similar appearance as much as it was possible. (If I could know that my last chapter will be so fatal... *sighs*). You'll meet Wenona and her brothers Tahatan and Kotori, Suletu who had to become Moon Maiden, gloomy Okomi... and even Pimdora's daughter Sidesia, princess Iordia, queen's Olinia daughter, Odice, who was hated by her mother Annoe and Hassun's daughter Nenia. Sure, you'll meet new characters, too. It will be a big jump in time enough. If you remember all my mentioned characters were babies or kids before, now they will be much older. I had totally different plans for new chapters about new era, but my laptop decided I have to write them different :D  It's ok, I love challenges, but it was really sad to see that all my characters I so loved are gone forever :( But let's be positive - every end means the new beginning.
Stay tuned!

Yours Rosen Black

It's important

As MC Command Center mod caused "wedding fever" in my game and changed many things I was planed for this story, now I'll need to see what I can do trying to save Blessing Moon tribe as amazons tribe and how to continue this story. I already checked my game and wrote some ideas for storyline. It can take a time while I'll write new chapters and I guess few chapters will look like in a simple book, but I hope so it will not be too long. So Blessing Moon tribe has "short vacation". I'll post new chapters as soon as I'll be ready to share new chapters with you.
Thanks for reading my story and for staying with me and Blessing Moon tribe!

RoseNBlack