Story Title: L'Union Fait La Force: Together we are Strong

Chapter Rating: K+

Chapter Warnings: slight profanity

Historical Event(s): Discovery of Hispaniola by the Tainos

People to Know-The Ancients

Mother Taino-Toa : The ancestor to many of the Caribbean Islands. She is quite cold and distant but motherly to her children. She has clashed many times with Caribe. Sometimes known as Antillia. Her little sister is Ciboney (Tallulah) and her cousin is Guanajatabey. Has a large curl that represents the Lucayans from Bahamas.

Caribe-Taima/Baba: The ancestor to most of the Lesser Antilles islands. Very brute and adventurous. He spends most of his time raiding Mother Taino's villages. Has had a constant internal struggle that led to his downfall. Guan HATES him.

Ciboney-Tallulah: The ancestor to…well…anywhere Taino wasn't. Very kind and helpful. She kept most of the peace between Taino and Caribe. Taino's little sister (Not Mentioned)

Guan[anajatabey]: Had a very solitary and peaceful way of living. Spent most of his time fishing. HATES Caribe with a passion. Was the first to die. Cuba's forgotten uncle. Very chivalrous. (Not mentioned)


'Hearts beating as one'


The shinning sun hit the ocean directly from above, making it glitter prettily. The waves hit the beaches as high tide peaked, eroding the surrounding rocks. Parrots squawking and fishes splashing were the usual soundtrack on this island; no humans inhabited it. The island just floated there, basking in sunshine and teaming with wildlife.

A colony of canoes slowly drifted towards the island. The people all looked similar—same dark hair, eyes, and skin—but were very tired and wounded. As the first canoe docked along the rocks, a tall, beautiful woman emerged looking extremely pissed. She wrung her long brown hair angrily, the odd curl protruding from the middle of her scalp bouncing furiously. "Stupid Caribe, raiding my village and kidnapping my people," She muttered, "I should've kicked his ass when I had the chance…Damn him…hopefully the gods will punish him." She sighed tiredly as a jolt of pain shot up her spinal cord. "Maybe I should take a break first before I do any more ranting."

"Toa!"

The woman whipped her head at the sound of her name, staring as her caller huffed towards her. "What is it Mahala?" Toa asked.

"Do you want me to heal you? I know that Caribe's attacks gave you many wounds." The nurse's golden eyes flickered towards the bruises and open cuts on Toa's abdomen. Toa sighed.

"That would be nice," Toa nodded weakly, "And then I will explore these lands before that Caribe bastard attacks us again."

Mahala chuckled lightly, "From what I hear, he is having problems among his own tribe so he probably won't be attack you anytime soon."

"Serves the bastard right."

"Mhm, "She nodded absentmindedly, "Now let me treat you before the wounds become infected. "

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Less than a week after first landing on the island, the Tainos had completely settled it and the surrounding areas. The island was soon divided into five chiefdoms with caciques, political bosses, and ruling over them. Toa, now fully recovered, couldn't believe how in less than five days her people have managed to make the unnamed island their home. Just goes to show how strong her people were.

The pinkish sunset over the vast ocean signaled the approaching evening. Various women emerged from the houses to begin dinner for their families. At this sight, Toa's stomach grumbled loudly and she sighed. "Maybe Mahala has some food to spare," her eyes wandered to the young woman cooking food for her three kids and husband. Toa sighed again, "Never mind, I'll go search for a fruit tree somewhere."

Toa roamed the dense forest aimlessly, searching for something to eat. Her stomach stopped grumbling and started pounding painfully. "I think I'm going to die from starvation if I don't find nourishment soon." She groaned, clutching her stomach. Suddenly, her eyes spotted a banana tree, "Huh, I guess that will do." She said. She approached the banana tree with her spear tightly in her fingers, just in case a rogue monkey tried to attack her.

The bushes rustled; she jumped.

"What the-?" the bushes rustled again, this time more rapidly. Toa whipped out her spear for attack, "You better show yourself creature or I'll—"

Two heads poked out of the bush: one a tan young girl with huge brown eyes and the other a tan young boy with mean brown eyes. Toa gasped; they looked almost exactly like her.

"Who…What are you creatures?" She asked in awe. Neither of them spoke. Toa noticed they were holding hands, clutching each other like a life line.

Suddenly, she understood.

"You must be like me…a tribe?" She said, scooping the two of them into her arms. "You must represent this beautiful island. Tell me, what are your names?"

Neither spoke. Taino twitched slightly out of annoyance.

"I guess you do not talk yet. No matter, I shall name you my young ones," She turned to the girl, "You will be called Ayiti after the mountainous side of the island," she then turned to the other, "You will be Kiskeya after the smooth and earthy side of the island. You also seem to be very protective of your little sister, am I right?" The boy grunted and the girl yawned. Taino smiled slightly as the girl fell asleep in her arms, soon followed by the boy. Their hands were still clutching each other.

And in the quiet of the forest, Taino could hear their hearts beating as one.


YAY I'M NOT DEAD *throws confetti * Sorry for the long hiatus guys but this school year is killer. I graduate from middle school this year (then ninth grade...oh joy) and I had to change schools cuz my old one closed down. And I HATE it here T^T. The people are mean and extremely ghetto. *sigh * One more year I guess! PRAY FOR ME GUYZ!

Well here is something I've been itching to do for a while (after many failed tries). The history of Haiti. Hopefully I go through with this little project and that you guyz like it. I might also need a beta for the up and coming French and Spanish parts so PM me if you are interested!

Notes:

-Caciques-chiefs

-The Taino and the Caribes do NOT get along…like AT ALL

-Ayiti means mountainous region…Kiskeya is actually used for the whole island but the Dominicans call their part of the island that so…yeah. It also means the mother of all lands (because Domi is older and he is protective of Haiti like a mother…I suppose).

-Mahala is Taino's good friend (my headcannon says that the people do not know about the nations for secruity reasons but they have human friends they trust foradvice on what to do to better their country...OTL)

Next week: Spain arrives! And Taino is ill!