Hey my precious readers. Here's a little special one made for TeenAnimeOtaku. It's a Tennessee story and cause she's from there I'm hoping she'll recognize it! Most of the stuff I kept in there, cause the names work for the Water Tribe. Enjoy!
" Thanks Toph," Aang grinned.
"I think I'd like to tell a story now," Sokka said.
"Which one?" Katara asked.
"The one about the wolf? Or the parka thief?"
"No, I'm going to tell the one about the Wampas Mask," Sokka said leaning forward, throwing more kindling on the fire. Sparks rose up in the air dramatically, to signal the start of his story.
"For a girl, Sakari knew a lot about the wild. She knew how to take care of herself and any family she might have. Amak was a hunter who knew the same things she did. It was no surprise to anyone when they decided to get married. The whole community got together to help the new couple build an igloo on the edge of the village. It was small but as their family grew it would be added onto.
On the day of the wedding, Sakari presented Amak with a parka she had made herself, to prove she could provide for a family. Amak presented Sakari with a whole seal to prove he was a fine hunter who could provide.
At first they had a perfect life. Pretty soon however Amak longed to hunt again. He tried to draw together a hunting party, but no one really wanted to go, because of the rumors of a terrible demon called Ewah. Amak decided to go on his own anyway. Sakari begged him to stay.
'Please my love, don't go! One look at that old Ewah can drive you mad! Stay home!' She begged.
Amak didn't listen and went off anyway eager to show off his hunting skills.
The whole day Sakari tried to work but everything she did reminded her of Amak. Suddenly she heard a blood-curdling scream. She panicked and started to pace about, unsure of what to do. The sun was setting. Sure hunting trips took some time, but she was worried. Hours later he returned. She rushed to him but stopped dead in her tracks. One look said it all. He had seen the Ewah. His eyes were wild and his hair stood on end. He parka was torn and he was covered in cuts and scrapes.
She got him into the cabin and onto his sleeping fur. By then the tribe had come to visit bring food and condolences. In the Water Tribe when there is death or tragedy, everyone comes together. And what happened to Amak was much like a death for the Amak everyone knew was gone. He was driven to the point of madness and was no longer strong.
Sakari grieved and grieved. And somewhere in the middle of it all, she figured that she must stop the Ewah so he would never hurt another. She needed to seek vengeance on the creature that had destroyed her life and her husband. She was so angry she found herself making her way down to the Wise Woman's hut for help. She had the sight and knew how to fight evil better than anyone in the village. She was also a Master Waterbender,"
Katara grinned at her brother. She wasn't sure if that was part of the story but he always added it to make her happy. Sokka continued:
"She came to the woman's hut. There the Old Woman sat grinning. She wore a dark parka and had scraggly and frizzy white hair.
"I've been waiting Sakari," she cackled.
She led the poor young woman inside the musty hut. She sat her down and listened to frightened Sakari tell her tale.
" I can help you," she said pulling out a mask. She handed Sakari the mask, it was old and musty and looked like a great Snow Cat.
This is the Wampas Mask. It has powers to frighten off the Ewah, but only if he doesn't frighten you first! Don't let him see you or he will drive you mad! His weapon is surprise. If you surprise him first he will leave and never return!" The Wise Woman said.
"But be careful, once you put the mask one, you will wish you never had,"
But Sakari didn't listen, anxious to go and defeat the Ewah.
She went out onto the tundra and slipped the mask onto her face. Now she was ready to surprise the Ewah. The mask fit perfectly.
She traveled far, searching for the Ewah. She could hear her heart beat, hear each step she made. She was so afraid!
She thought she heard the wail of an infant. 'Why would an infant be let out here?' she thought, before realizing that the Ewah was trying to trick her. She mustn't fall for his tricks!
She heard the sound again, and looked to her left. There stooped over a dead seal was the Ewah. Her heart nearly stopped. He was twelve feet tall and covered in hair. His teeth were long and knife-sharp. Then he looked in her direction.
"AHHHHH!" She gave a ear-piercing scream. When she looked into his face though, she saw fear. She screamed again, louder. Soon he was running away from her as fast as he could. He would never return!
Sakari returned to the Tribe, ready to tell them the great news. But soon the joy was wiped from her. Everyone was back away from her, as if frightened. Didn't they know who she was? Then she remembered the mask.
She tried to pull it off, but it was stuck! She looked at her hand, but they had changed to great furry paws. She hadn't understood what the old woman meant. She would regret wearing the mask. Now she was a cat forever! She ran from the village, never to return.
From this day onwards you might see a snow cat walking on her hind legs, protecting the Village in the South Pole,"
Sokka finished. Another tale well told. Not the scariest but the most interesting. It was one he'd always liked as a boy. Sometimes he and Katara would search for Sakari. But they never found her.
"I love that story, Sokka" Katara sighed.
"Iroh, would you like to tell one now?"
