I was watching people pass me by, feeling stupid that I wasn't one of them. "If I would have held y temper I would be with my family and happy.." I said to no one really. I knew it was almost time to face my family and friends. Why did I have to be the one? Why was it me of all the strong willing boys, it was me a tiny unwilling happy where I was girl. It seemed so stupid
"Raven, come on. The council of elders came to a decision." I heard my father, a tribe elder, call to me. "So.. They are sending me away to a group of Quiluete boys because I'm the first one that has gone through this in over 100 years?" I knew from how the elders treated me they didn't want me here.
I live in Bear Creek Alaska, and I absolutely love my town family and friends. My stupid temper and stupid genes were about to force me away. I was a native of Alaska. I had traditionally darker skin and cropped black hair. My family had a strong bond with the animals around us and we even had stupid legends about, "Wolf Warriors" or better known as werewolves. I used to think they were stupid but a few weeks ago I learned how very true they were.
"Yes darling. We have decided to send you to the other tribe." he acted like it was a great honnor.
"If I say no..?"
"You can't."
"Why not..?"
"Cause I said NO." His voice finalized it.
"When Do I leave...?" you could here the sadness ringing through my voice as clear as a church bell being hit to announce the newly weds. "Tonight." I could here nothing but pride in hs voice. "Mhm.. I'll grab my bags.." tears were stinging my eyes and I would not let them spill I was stronger than that.
The next day I threw my stuff into the back of a bus heading to the airport. My family and half my tribe were there to wave goodbye, I didn't look at any of them, they were banishing me. "Where ya heading little lady?" the bus driver asked smiling warmly. I was trying to be polite but I knew my facial expressioons betrayed me. "The airport. Thank you..." I flew quickly to my seat and sat down curling my legs up to my chest. Heading to my new home, La Push Reservation, Washington.