My New Beginning: Part 1

Chapter 18 Combining Body and Soul

-Pocahontas's Village-

We made it back to the village, and Henry sighed in relief. I know he's glad that my teasing stopped, but he doesn't know that he will get it one hundred times worse with Emma. Speaking of the idiot, where is she? I haven't seen her since we left Snow and David's castle. I got off the horse and looked around. I got to see Henry helping Pocahontas off her horse. My dear sweet boy, he was the perfect gentleman.

"What is the matter, awee?"

I turned to face the shaman and gave him my answer. "Emma hasn't shown herself to me since we left the castle. I hope we're not too late."

"Nilch'i Emma is preparing for a ritual before the Destiny Reset. I will need your help."

"Anything for Emma."

He smiled and turned toward his wigwam. "Follow me."

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-Achak's Hut-

I followed Achak into his hut, and I gasped. Emma's dead body was lying in the center of the wigwam, and then I got to see Emma's spirit. She was staring down at her body deep in concentration. I didn't want to disturb her, but she disturbed herself.

"Hey, babe!"

"Nilch'i Emma! Concentrate! You can talk to Regina after this ritual is finished."

Emma continued to concentrate, and I heard drums off in the distance.

"Achak, what are the drums for?"

"Be still, awee. Those drums are for the ritual. Your son and the rest of your traveling party are getting quite a show. Our people are performing the dance for the ritual."

Damn it, and I'm missing it! I'm more than positive that Henry will tell me all about it later. The shaman turned to Emma's body and began his chant. He swayed as smoke spiraled from one of the objects in his hand. Suddenly, my arms moved on their own. They moved out with my hands over Emma's body, and then my hands began to glow a golden color. Achak moved clockwise around the body and swaying continuing the chant. Outside, the drums kept a steady beat, and the tribe was answering what Achak was chanting. I gazed at Emma, who was trying so hard to get back to our family was starting to drain. I was panicking! Achak stopped behind Emma's spirit then the drum's cadence picked up. The shaman lowered his tools, then raised his hands. Gold smoke filled the entire wigwam, and Emma's spirit went to sleep. I wanted to get up to do something, but some strong force kept me in place with my hands out. The golden light surrounding my hands shot two beams toward Emma's limp body.

"Hmm hi a ya!"

He held out that last word as the drums continued to speed up, and the wind picked up inside the wigwam. I focused on Emma as much as I could bear. Emma's spirit swirled around in the wind.

"Return home."

I could hear what the male tribe people spoke. "Come home, spirit!"

Achak lowered his arms slowly. "Return home."

"Come home, spirit!"

I witnessed Emma's spirit descend from the top of the swirling wind into the body's direction.

"Come home, Nilch'i Emma!"

"Come home, spirit!"

"Hmm hi a ya!"

Damn it, why was this taking so long? She should be back by now! I felt Achak place a reassuring hand on my shoulder. I could hear him tell me to be still and calm in my head and decided to be a little more patient. All of this continued for what seemed like hours! My body was draining, and my arms felt like jello. My vision was becoming spotted. I couldn't hold out much longer. When the drums were struck hard, the gold beams shot out of my hands, and I blacked out.

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-?-

"Regina? Babe? Can you hear me?"

I opened my eyes and noticed that I was in a different wigwam. I quickly sat up only to feel dizzy.

"Woah! Babe, lie down. You need to rest."

I turned, and there was Emma in the flesh kneeling beside me.

"Emma, that was the longest ritual that I ever had to endure!"

She laughed and kissed my forehead. I reached out, and she took my hand in hers. It felt so beautiful to feel her hand in mine again. We smiled at each other, and then Emma was the first one to say something.

"I finally got to hold them."

"And I missed it? Really, Emma?"

"Babe, don't do this to me."

"Love, listen to me. Our entire relationship was built on arguing. Why change it now?"

She laughed, and tears welled up in my eyes. I said, "I missed you so much."

"I know you did. Explain something to me."

"What?"

"How's Henry here, and what's going on with him and Pocahontas? I thought he was married and had a kid?"

I laughed. "It's a long story. Get comfortable."

She snuggled up next to me, and I explained everything to her. We talked about everything and sweet nothings. I would dose on and off regaining my strength, and she would just hold me. Katherine and Henry visited holding Hope and Michael while Emma and I continued to rest. I decided to let Emma in on the teasing of Henry.

"Emma, while I was finding the last memory, I stumbled upon Henry and Pocahontas making out."

"Mom! You promised not to say anything to anyone!"

"Way to go, kid! True loves kiss?"

He nodded, and Emma smirked. "Nice, but if I hadn't been a spirit at the time, your Mom and I would have put you two to shame."

I laughed, Katherine laughed, and Henry was completely red of embarrassment.

"Ma!"

"We would have been completely naked under the trees, enjoying the very heightened chances of getting caught, and damn I would have had your Mom screaming!"

"Enough, Ma!"

We were laughing so hard, and I had to put in my two bits. "Oh contraire, I would have had you screaming, dear."

"Mom!"

Emma turned to where we were inches from kissing. "Why don't we really get him?"

"You're thinking evil like I am. Come here."

Our lips met, and it got heated very fast. Emma kissed down my neck, and I moaned in satisfaction.

"That's it! I'm out!"

Henry left, and Katherine called out, "You big baby!"

I thought Emma was going to stop, but I was wrong. She unbuttoned my vest and exposed my breasts. She took a nipple in her mouth and began to suck on it like a newborn baby.

"Oh Emma…mmm."

Katherine called out, "Never mind; I'm right behind you!"

We both laughed, and Emma said, "I know I'm supposed to stop, but I can't. I miss this."

"Then keep going. I'm not stopping you."

We made passionate love in the wigwam until we fell asleep in each other's arms.

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-Tribe Gathering Circle Night-

Emma and I joined our traveling companions, along with Pocahontas and her tribe. A fire rose in front of us, and I can see three men holding drums. Achak approached us all.

"It is time for all of us to experience spiritual healing. The Destiny Reset Ritual will be performed tomorrow. It has three parts. Spiritual strength is the key to making this ritual work. Everyone close your eyes and breathe in the fragrance of nature that the Great Spirit has blessed us with."

We closed our eyes, the drums began a slow beat, a flute began to play, and different aromas tickled my nose. The aroma filled my sinuses, and then a sense of calm and relief took place in my mind and body. More beautiful scents filled the air as the flute player played the beautiful music. As the music crescendoed, the more scents filled the air, and as the music got softer, fewer scents filled the air. The music picked up, and different scents that generally wouldn't mix were mixed. I could feel myself get stronger as the music quickens. My magic was intensifying. It was like making love in your dreams, but you could feel it as if it was happening! Suddenly, the music slowed, and the smell of lavender filled the air. Very calming from such a sensing overload! The flute ended the song, and the drums stopped.

"Open your eyes."

We opened our eyes, and the native women were dressed in full regalia, including Pocahontas. Henry had his mouth open because the regalia on the women was very sexual. The only thing covering their top half was a long necklace made of some type of bone. In other words, you can see their breasts. Emma closed Henry's mouth, and I laughed. The village elder took the children into Snow and David's wigwam since it was getting late. Achak stood before us.

"Now, we invoke the Great Spirit for guidance in our future endeavors."

The drums started, and the women began their dance. Henry was so focused on the chieftess like he was hypnotized. Emma and I looked at each other and smiled.

"He's twitterpated," she whispered to me, and I whispered, "He's more than twitterpated, dear. He's head over heels in love."

We continued to watch, and the beat picked up. The women grabbed their significant others to join them. Pocahontas took Henry by the hand.

"I don't think I should. I don't know the dance."

Pocahontas said, "I'm not taking no for an answer. I'll teach you."

Emma pushed Henry to go with the chieftess. Emma wrapped her arm around me, and I rested my head on her shoulder. We happily watched Henry learn the dance from Pocahontas. She's so patient with him, and poor Henry has two left feet. I should have danced with him more so he wouldn't be so clumsy like his Ma. We continued to watch as Henry tripped, and he fell into Pocahontas's arms. Their eyes met, and Emma nudged me.

"They're going to kiss."

"Don't ruin the moment."

Sure enough, their lips met, and the natives rejoiced at the moment. Achak walked over to the young lovers.

"May our evening be filled with rest in the Great Spirit. Tomorrow, the first part of the Destiny Reset Ritual will begin."

Everyone went their separate ways, and Emma and I decided to take a walk. We went to Snow and David's wigwam. The tribal elder gave Emma and me our two sleeping infants. After we thanked her for taking care of them, we walked toward the cliff. We sat down under a weeping willow tree that overlooked the river. Emma looked at me and noticed tears in my eyes.

"What's the matter?"

I wiped away a falling tear, and I said, "Emma, I am taking in this time that we have with our beautiful children before they are gone."

"Regina, they won't be gone forever."

"You don't understand. Tomorrow, the first part of the ritual is the validating of the memories. All the memories made either alone or together; they will be gone after validated. It will be gone until we arrive at the appropriate time when the memory was made."

Emma looked down at the babies. "I will miss these two."

"So will I. Emma?"

She looked at me, and I smiled. "I can't wait to see how our life would be like if the prophecy would have taken place."

She got very excited. "Me too! You know I have thought if you and I will have our memories intact when we return to the time the prophecy was supposed to happen."

"I don't know. I hope so."

We spent some time with our little ones, talking to them when they were awake, and fed them when hungry. We were getting tired and decided to return to the wigwam. I conjured a crib for Hope and Michael, put them down; Emma conjured a proper bed for us; we climbed in and got comfortable. I snuggled up to Emma, and she wrapped her arm around me. Suddenly, I heard something outside.

"Babe, do you hear that?"

We both listened.

"Oh!"

"Oh!"

"Oh, yes! Mmm."

Our mouths dropped then we laughed.

"Somebody is getting it on."

"Sounds good by the way they are moaning."

Emma smiled wickedly. "We can top that."

"Emma, as much as that sounds…"

"Aaagghh!"

"Oh!"

I closed my eyes then attempted to finish. "As much as that sounds…"

"Oooooooohhhhh!"

"I would like to finish my statement, but I keep getting…"

"I'm right there!"

"Me too!"

"Oh Henry!"

Emma and I's mouth dropped, and we both voiced our embarrassment. "Oh, my God!"