When Moana Met Pua and Hei-Hei
Part 1
Note: There is a deleted scene to how Moana met Pua. I didn't know about it until it was too late, and part one was already finished, so part one is my version of how Moana met Pua.
Eight-year-old Moana looked at the ocean from the distance, shimmering like diamonds. She sighed in content at the breathtaking sight. She didn't understand what her father has against the ocean. She had been trying for years to swim in it, but any time she tries to go near it, her father grabs her, and drags her back to her Polynesian village. What can she do to make her father understand her love of the ocean? The little girl felt hopeless, but for the time being, she'll just keep trying. Surely her father will grow tired of dragging her away all the time. But, then again, he should have a long time ago.
She looked all around for her father. Not seeing him at all in sight, she ran towards the ocean.
She was almost to it when she heard a frantic squeal. She looked and saw a frantic pot-bellied pig running away from two men. She instantly knew why. The traditional luau was coming up in two months, and pig was the main course. They had to fatten one up in the meantime. Although she loved pork, she couldn't help feeling sorry that they had to kill a pig in order to eat it. When she first found out what she was eating from, she wanted to spit it out, but couldn't because she loved it so. But, she still felt like a monster.
She looked at the ocean again, and then back at the squealing pig. She didn't know what to do. She wanted to be in the ocean, but at the same time, couldn't help thinking of that pig.
No, Moana. She told herself. Don't do it. It's Island tradition to eat pig at a luau and always will be. Just think of the ocean like you have since you were a baby. Don't think of the pig, don't think of the pig, don't think of the… oh, I can't help it! She ran after the pig.
When she caught up to the pig, she grabbed it. The pig squealed, trying to get away.
"Shhh!" Moana said to the animal. It's all right. I'm trying to help you." The animal looked at her as if saying. 'Really?' "I know it's crazy, but I am. And it's even crazier because I'm talking to a pig, but I can't help it. I won't let you be killed." She held him in her arms. The pig still tried to get away. "Don't go away; can't you understand?" The pig settled down, and Moana cradled it like a newborn. "Shhh, it's all right. Everything will be okay. She then heard voices.
"I think it went this way!"
"We can't lose that pig!"
Moana looked to where she could hide the pig. She found some nearby bushes, and put the pig behind them.
"Don't move." She told it. The pig obeyed. She turned to the two men who appeared before her. They both recognized her.
"Moana?" One of them asked. "What are you doing here?"
"Oh, nothing." She said. Just gazing at the ocean. She could've added, but didn't for fear they might tell her father.
"Does your father know you're out here alone?"
"Uh, no, not really."
"Well, we're going to have to tell him about it. He'll be very mad."
"I understand."
"By the way," The other man said. "You haven't seen a pig running around here, have you?"
"Uh, no." She shook her head. "No, I haven't."
"If you do, tell us. The luau is coming up in two months, and you know how important a pig is to a luau."
"I do. It's very important indeed. But, say you can't find a pig, and fatten it up in time. What then?" The two men looked at her like she was crazy, and laughed. Moana laughed as well.
"That's crazy!" The first guy said. "We always eat pig at luaus. You know that. It's tradition."
"If we can't eat pig, what will we eat?" The second guy asked.
"Uh, other food we have at luaus?" The men laughed again.
"You'll right. It's a stupid idea. I shouldn't have mentioned it."
"Stupid is right! You're so funny little Moana." He then grew serious. "But, you'll still in trouble when your father finds out. Come, we'll tae you to him."
"I can go by myself."
"It'll be best if you follow me." Moana sighed again.
"Right." The guy turned to his friend.
"Stay here in case you see the pig again. I won't be long." He looed at Moana again. "Come, Moana." The pig watched as Moana followed. Moana looed back at the pig's sad expression, and felt sad herself. Tala, her grandma, who witnessed this whole debacle felt bad as well. She looed at the pig.
"Moana," Her father, Tui, said to her. "How many times do I have to drag you away from the ocean like this?"
"Until you stop being overprotective of me and let me go to the ocean?" Moana asked, hope in her voice.
"That's never going to happen Moana. Nice try through."
"You know, you can't protect me forever. I'm not a baby anymore. I wasn't one for many years now, and never will be again. You can't invent a time machine and go back, Dad."
"True, but, I can be overprotective of you, and I shall. And as for the baby thing, you will forever be our baby girl no matter how old you get." Moana thought of something else.
"Dad?"
"Yes, Moana?"
"I know we eat pigs at luaus, but, what if that changes? We don't have to stop altogether, so I was thinking, maybe we could, I don't know, pardon one?" Tui shook his head.
"No can do. Moana. It's traditional. I'm leaving now, so, stay out of trouble, and don't go near the…"
"The ocean. Got it!" Tui smiled.
"That's my Moana."
Moana sighed a third time that day. She couldn't keep that pig out of her mind; no matter how hard she tried. She hoped that pig was going to be all right.
"Moana!" Someone shouted. Moana looked, and smiled. It was Tala. The pig was by her.
"Hello, Grandma!" She greeted, running over, and giving her a hug.
"How is my granddaughter doing?"
"Good." She then looked at the pig. "Hey, fella. It's cool seeing you again." She then was worried. She looked at her grandmother. "Grandma, I'm glad that the pig is alright, but he shouldn't be here. Someone might see him, and kill him. Although I love pork, I don't think I want to eat him at the next luau."
"I hear you, and you don't have to eat him. You just have to…" Moana then had an idea.
"Can you hide him at your place? Then I can see him whenever I want." Tala shook her head with a laugh.
"You know I can't do that, my child. They will find out eventually, and then what?"
"Then you have to make sure that never happens. Please, Grandma? Or if it'll be too much, I can do it."
"Sorry, Moana. They'll find out either way. Why don't you convince your father you want him as a pet."
"No, no way! I can't do that." Tala was confused.
"And why not?"
"Because I'm just a kid. My father will think it's a ridiculous idea."
"Oh come on. At least try. There are wonderful kids out there that can makes a difference. You can be one too. Size doesn't matter."
"I don't think so." She looked at the pig who was looking at her She made her decision. She looked back at her grandmother. "Okay, I'll try." Tala smiled.
"That's my son's daughter."
"No, no way!" Tui said after they confronted him. "There's absolutely no way you're keeping this pig as a pet."
"Why, dad?" Moana asked. "I can take care of him. At least let me try." Tui shook his head.
"Sorry, baby. A pet is a big responsibility. Bigger then you might think."
"I can't go into the ocean, and I can't get a pet pig? What can I do?" Tui smiled.
"You can continue to be my beautiful baby girl." Moana groaned. "What?"
"Nothing, Dad. Just nothing." She stormed out o the hut. The pig followed.
The pig saw Moana sitting near the ocean. Her head was in her hands. The pig oinked, moving her arms, and wiggling in her lap. Moana smiled, and petted him.
"Sorry, little pig. I tried." She sighed. "Oh, what is wrong with my dad? He can be so stubborn sometimes. And I've tried being in the ocean, but whenever I go near it, my dad just freaks out. I just don't know why."
"You don't have to give up, you know." Tala said from behind her. She sat down next to her.
"Yeah, but, I feel like I have no choice."
"But, you do have a choice. If you truly want something, you should keep going after it, and forget what others say." Moana thought about this.
"No, I'll give up." Tala was shock.
"Really? Are you sure? I taught my son to never give up his dreams, and look where he is today. He's the village chief. My own flesh and blood. A mother can only be proud. Surely, my son taught you the same morals." Moana thought more about this.
"Yeah, but, sometimes you just got to give it up, Grandma if it's impossible."
"Nothing's impossible if you drea…" Moana was then mad.
"Give it a rest! I'm giving up, and that's final! If I can't go near the ocean, or keep a pet pig, I don't know what to do. So, just give it a rest!" Tala was shocked that her granddaughter snapped at her. Moana calmed down. "Sorry, Grandma. But, I am giving up." Tala sighed.
"If that is what you want." She stood up. "But, I think you'll regret it later." She walked away. Moana looked at the pig.
"What do you think? I know that she's right, and you shouldn't give up, but what if it's impossible? Do you think I should give up?" The pig snorted. The little girl sighed. "I wish I knew the answer."
Just then, the earth shook violently. The pig squealed frantically. Moana held the pig tightly. Moana heard the villagers screaming in panic from a distance.
"Don't worry little guy, I'll protect you. This must be an earthquake. Don't be frightened. Even though it is scary." The pig squealed loudly when nearby trees fell over. Moana, not even once, let go of the frightened animal, even though she was scared herself.
The ground stopped. Moana sighed, and looked at the pig. The animal only oinked. The girl smiled, and petted him.
"I'm glad." She then realized something, and stood up with a gasp. "But, my parents! I have to check to see if they are all right." Moana was about to run when the frightened pig squealed again. Moana noticed this. "What now?" She looked, and gasped. A big tsunami was headed straight towards them. Moana quickly picked up the pig, and ran for higher ground. But, the tsunami was too quick for Moana, and swallowed her and the pig up!
The Polynesian girl broke the surface, and screamed as she got pulled in the current
"HELLLLPPPPPP!" She screamed at the top of her lungs. "SOMEBODY, HELP ME!" The pig screamed as well.
Suddenly, the pig saw the bark of the tree that had scared him during the earthquake. He oinked. Moana saw the bark, and nodded. They quickly swam over to it.
When they got to it, Moana grabbed the pig, and with her other hand, grabbed onto a branch.
First, Moana helped the pig get onto the bark. Once on, she tried to pull herself up. The pig helped her when he saw that she was struggling. The two collapsed when he got her on, and was catching their breaths. Moana looked at the pig.
"Good pig." She said. The pig looked at her, and smiled as well.
Moana sat up, and gasped at what she saw of the island. Roofs of huts and debris floated everywhere. She looked all around; not believing the chaos the earthquake had caused.
This is not real, this is not real, this is not real! She thought to herself. She closed her eyes, and opened them to see that it was in fact real. The girl wanted so bad to go and find her parents and her loved ones, but she didn't want to leave the thing that was keeping her safe. The girl had never felt this frightened before. Moana grabbed onto the branch tightly to stay on.
I hope everyone gets to safety. She told herself. She petted the pig who went to comfort her.
The flood eventually receded. Everything was peaceful once again. Moana stood up, and looked around. Where were her parents and grandmother? She turned to the pig.
"We must find my parents." She told the animal. She and the pig ran off. "MOM; DAD! MOM; DAD!"
She called and called, but she didn't find them anywhere. She turned to the pig again. "I'm getting worried. Where could they be?" The pig snorted. He could tell there was worry on the girl's face, and that she was frightened. But he didn't know how to help. And for that, he felt terrible.
Moana was about to sit down by a tree, and cry in her lap, when she heard s voice.
"Moana?" Moana turned around, and a giant smile was on her face, then she saw a man standing in front of her.
"Toola!" She said excited. "Am I excited to see you!"
"And we are too." Toola responded. "Your parents and grandmother have been looking for you."
"Where are they?"
"Follow me. I'll take you right to them." Moana and the pig went after Toola.
"MOM; DAD!" Moana cried when she saw them, running over to them. Tala was there as well. The parents were just as relieved as their daughter was.
"MOANA!" They cried. Parents and child hugged. They all had tears in their eyes. It was a happy reunion. The pig was happy. So was Tala.
"We searched the whole island for you." Moana's mom said to her. "We even have some of the villagers searching. We better tell them that you're found." She left.
"I wanted to find you during the earthquake," Tui admitted. "But your mother insisted not to until it was safe. She said that you were smart, and could figure out what to do." He noticed the pig. "And it seems like you weren't alone." He realized something. "Hey, isn't that the pig you wanted as a pet?"
"Yep!" She went over to the little animal "And he has been keeping me company through the tsunami and the earthquake.
"Oh, is that so?" Tui looked at the pig. "Is that true, little guy? Have you been keeping my little girl company?" The pig oinked. He smiled.
"So, can I keep him, Dad?" She asked, hope in her voice. Tui sighed.
"I don't see why not. It'll be a reward for keeping you company." The little girl cheered to herself. "But, you must take care of him. He's your responsibility now." Moana hugged him.
"I will. Thanks, Dad." She looked at the pig.
"I'm keeping you, pig! Isn't that awesome?" The pig oinked with excitement. She ran to her grandmother.
"I'm keeping him, Grandma!" Tala smiled.
"I heard that." She responded. "What are you going to call him?"
"Call him?" Moana haven't thought of this. She thought a bit, and then had it. "Pua."
"Pua?" Moana grabbed Pua, and picked him up.
"Yeah, Pua."
"Then Pua it is." Tui said. "I'll tell the villagers not to eat him, and every year we'll pardon one from being slaughtered. Welcome to the family, Pua." Pua oinked, glad to be with the girl who had saved him. "But, no more pets after this, Moana."
"No more pets. Don't worry, Dad, I promise."
"I'll go ask your mother. I can't decide without her. I promise her that when we married."
"I'm sure she'll say yes. She just has to once she learned he saved me and that I can take care of him by my self."
"Well, I'll ask just in case." He left.
"So, see what not giving up can do for you?" Tala said to her.
"I do." Moana answered. "And even though the ocean turned in to a massive tsunami that could've killed me. I'll never give up going to the ocean, never." Tala smiled.
"That's my son's baby girl."