A/N: I wrote this for fun. if you do not like Native American stories I suggest leaving and not reading. Ty will come in, in chapter 3 or the beginning of chapter 4. I would love reviews but just as I said this one is for fun. I wanted this story to be different. I have always loved the Native American's I hope all that read it like it.
111-Meanings:-111
Anapo-Wolf- the dawn
Chante- horse-Heart
Ai-yes
Ate- Father
Aponi-Amy's name-Butterfly
Jaci- Aponi's mother-Moon
Honaw-Brave- Bear
wiwasteka- Beautiful woman
Cheveyo-Aponi's father and Chief- Spirit Warrior
Tocho-Ty, war chief- Mountain Lion
Tohopka-Ty's stallion- Wild Beast
Tse- Ty's mare- Rock
Tahkeome-Chief of Cheyenne-Little Robe
Shiriki-brave-Coyote
Lakota Oyate- Sioux Nation
Under The Native Moon. chapter 1
APOV
I stare up at the rising sun. It warms the plains and takes the bite out of the crisp air. The smell of wood smoke and sap welcome me as I step out from my home. The wetness of the dew on the grass soaks through my moccasins and chill my feet. I loved the land in the morning, so full of life and beauty. I walk through the village on my way to the stream. We have a tradition of bathing every morning. I listen to the birds chirp and the horses move in the tall grasses nearby. I can hear the faint call of an eagle overhead and the thudding paws of a wolf near the river. I see the wolf trotting along the bank. Its golden coat shimmering in the new light. It turns it head to me and then gives a welcome yip. It prances towards me and sure enough Chante is right behind her. Chante wobbles along on her long legs and tries to keep up with the full grown wolf. I stroke Anapo on the head as she rubs against my leg. Chante nuzzles my chest and I run my hand through her mane. Chante was born 7 suns ago and follows Anapo around. Chante's mother rejected her so Anapo and I took over that role. She has a deep brown coat with white spreading around her whole rump like a buffalo blanket. Together we walk to the river. I undress and slide in. Anapo joins me and swims in the water. Chante stands by the side watching us. She is too young to get into the river. I wash myself and my dress and wait for it to dry. I float in the river and watch the forest. I am always the first up every morning. Deer graze in sight and Anapo watches them. Then I hear my mother walking to me. She slides into the water and comes over to me
"Good morning mother" I smile. My mother is 27 summers old and very beautiful. She is kind and giving. She kisses me on the cheek.
"Ai Daughter" She says. My mother's name is Jaci. It was given to her by my father. He is 8 years older than her. She tells me stories about them all the time. My father is the Chief of the Sioux Tribe. He is very powerful and strict. He is very kind and loving to me. He spoils me and keeps me safe. Today I am 18 summers old. My father is taking me out of the village and into the north part of our territory. He is going to show me Whispering Valley. My father says it is a privilege to go because even some warriors do not go. Many are mad at me and him. Whispering Valley is a place that is sacred to my people. I do not know much about it only that it gives to strength and power. My mother washes and other women come to join us. Anapo and Chante are sitting under a tree watching. Anapo is shy around other people. She is fine with my family though. I get out and put my clothes back on. I walked back to the village with Chante and Anapo.
"Aponi" A deep voice called my name. I turned to find Honaw standing next to his fire with bow in his hand. His quiver slung over his broad tanned shoulder. I waited for him to say something else.
"Tell your father I am off to hunt" He said and smiled. I nodded lowering my eyes and quickly walking away. Something about Honaw always made me scared. His name meant "Bear". He looked like one too. His hair was very think and hung to his mid-back. He has large hands and black eyes that always followed me. Mother had told me that now I was a wiwasteka the men would approach my father now that I am of marrying age. Many things worried me about getting married but I kept them back in my mind. I stopped at my families lodge. I stood outside the Elk flap.
"Ate?" I called and waited to be invited inside by my father.
"Ai, come daughter" He said and I walked inside. My father was packing the Deerskin bags for our trip. Jaci had set out food for me to pack for our journey.
"Honaw told me to tell you he is on the hunt" I said and watched my father's frame harden. He stood slowly and turned to look at me. He was very tall and well-built. I felt small and tiny next to him. His black eyes were hard as they started into mine.
"What have I told you about talking to the braves? You do not listen! I should not take you to Whispering Valley for you do not listen!" He snapped and I bit my lip. I waited for him to finish. "Now that you are a woman you cannot talk to anyone you please." He stared at me "well?"
"I did not speak to him father. He spoke to me" I said softly looking at the floor.
"Very well. Get to packing" He said and went to get the arrows and bow. I went and packed the food we would need and folded the skins. I tied them with rawhide and set them near the door. My father went out and got our horses. He loaded the things onto them and we said goodbye to my mother.
"Goodbye, Aponi. Goodbye Cheveyo." she says and we set off across the plains.
Meanwhile in the Cheyenne Village
TPOV
I walked out of his tepee. I looked at the new sun and walked down the center of the Village. I saw Tohopka grazing at the head of the herd of horses. He is their Lead Stallion and deserves the right. I caught him 2 summers ago and spent many moons training him. He still is not tame. Only I can ride him. I walk down to the fields and whistle for him. He lifts his head and sees me. That playful spark shoots through them and he runs off. I sigh and hold my rope tighter. I walk over to Tse, my mare and mount her. I nudge her on and we run after Tohopka. Tse is very fast but Tohopka can beat her easily. We gain on my stallion and I swing my rope. I watch Tohopka's head and throw. It lands around his neck and I pull tight. Tohopka slides to a stop and Tse follows in suit. I smile and pat Tohopka's neck
"Sorry Cola" I smile and turn Tse back to the Village. I see Tahkeome standing at the top of the hill watching me. I nod my head to him and he does the same. I lead Tohopka back up to the herd and climb off of Tse. I set her free and lead Tohopka up to Tahkeome.
Tahkeome POV
I stood at the top of the hill watching Tocho rope Tohopka. He slid up on Tse's back and sat higher. He threw the rope and it coiled around Tohopka's neck. He was a white man, Tocho. Many years ago when he was 15 summers old he came to live with us. I raised the boy and he turned out to be great. I remember the day that I announced that Tocho would be our Chief of War. Many braves and women were outraged
'He is your son! It is not fair!'
'You are dooming us! He is white!'
'He is white! I will never listen to him!'
'He knows nothing! He is stupid white man!'
'He will betray us!'
Many people left my Village that day but I knew that I had made the right choice. I saw it in a vision. He will lead our people into a time of peace and bounty. By this time he was leading Tohopka up to me.
"My chief." He said and nodded. I nodded back
"Tocho. Are you ready to leave?" I asked.
"Ai, I am." He said.
"Very well. Gather the others and we will leave at Mid-sun" I said and walked off.
Tocho's POV
I strapped my quiver to my back and picked up my bow and gun. I walked outside my tepee where Tohopka was waiting. My packs were strapped to his sides and an extra gun and quiver. I mounted and we rode through the village. Many people followed the Braves and me as we met Tahkeome at the end of the Village. I waited as he talked to the others.
"We will be gone for more than 3 moons. Shiriki will lead you while we are gone. Listen to him." Tahkeome said and we left. I knew that the trip would be long but it would bring peace to our tribe. We set off for the Lakota Oyate.
A/n: what do you think? Anything you want to see? Suggestions?