My New Beginning: Part 1

Chapter 20 Operation My New Beginning

-Pocahontas's Wigwam-

My nerves kicked into high gear! The moment I've been dreading has arrived. I took Michael and Emma took Hope so Katherine could stand with ease.

"Mom," Henry placed a hand on my shoulder as I looked into my baby boy's eyes. "We will be waiting for you and Ma at Achak's wigwam."

I nodded, and everyone left except for Emma and me. I sat down, and Emma followed. She placed Hope lying down on her lap, and I did the same with Michael.

"Hey kiddos, it won't be long now until we have to say goodbye."

"Ah buh wah woo."

I smiled. "I know, my darling. We just don't know how long we will have to wait until we see you again."

"Ah gee."

Emma smiled. "Aren't you a handsome boy with an adorable smile!"

I started laughing because now I understand what Dyani meant when she said, magical babies. Gold bunny ears were on top of Emma's head.

"What's so funny?" She looked at me and then she started laughing.

"What? Michael gave you some cute bunny ears."

Emma snorted then replied, "Well, you have cat ears."

We laughed, and the babies smiled. I waved away my cat ears, and Emma waved away her bunny ears. I bent down and kissed Michael's forehead, then I leaned over and kissed Hope's forehead.

I sighed, "Well, I guess this is it."

Emma kissed both babies and nodded. "Yep, it's time to go."

* * * * *MY NEW BEGINNING* * * * *

-Achak's Wigwam-

We walked in to see everyone there. Henry and Pocahontas were hugging each other, knowing their time together was coming to an end.

"Now that everyone is here," Achak began, "I would like to start with the newest memories and end with the other memories."

I handed Michael to Achak. He hummed, and I watched as my infant son turned into a bright golden ball of light. The light traveled to where the massive fire was, and it started to circle. Emma handed Hope to the shaman. He hummed, and the same thing happened to our daughter. She became a beautiful golden ball of light and joined Michael's orb. Achak raised his hands toward the heavens.

"To ta yah hi eye do um."

The two balls of light sped up, soaring to the ceiling of the wigwam. Drums began to play fast rhythm now, a large ring of golden light floods the place; then it was Katherine's turn. She walked toward the shaman then turned around to face us. My heart was breaking. Emma placed her hand on my shoulder, and I put my hand on top of hers.

"I love you," Katherine mouthed to us, and Achak began to hum.

"We love you, too." I mouthed to her, and Katherine closed her eyes.

She became a beautiful golden ball of light that soared toward the fire and encircled it as it began to speed up and joined the large ring of golden light. Emma and I embraced each other, knowing that it is now a reality. Our new family is gone, and our past is left. I keep reminding myself that it won't be long until our family will be reunited. Achak motioned for Robin to go toward him. He looked at me, and we exchanged a smile.

"Robin!"

He looked at me one final time, and I smiled at him. "She's waiting for you."

He smiled at me; then he closed his eyes.

Achak chanted, "To ta yah eye do um."

Robin turned into a golden ball of light. It soared toward the fire, circled it, sped up toward the large ring of golden light, and joined the ring, making it brighter. Henry kissed Pocahontas one more time.

"We will meet again, and we will be a family. I promise."

"This hurts too much."

"I know, but our future will be filled with happiness that will make this pain seem like a small scratch."

"I love you, Henry Daniel."

"I love you, too, Pocahontas Kaiah."

They hugged, and Henry walked up to Emma and me.

"I love you both. Now, I want you to make sure that this prophecy happens!"

"You got it, kid."

I nodded and choked back the tears. "I promise that it will."

We hugged one last time and kissed us both. He walked over to Achak, turned to face us, he mouthed "see you soon," and closed his eyes. Damn it; I hate crying! Achak began humming, and Henry turned into the golden ball of light. It did the same thing as the others before it and joined the large spinning ring of golden light. It was Neil's turn. He hugged and kissed his parents, then hugged and kissed Emma and me. Achak repeated the process on Neil, and he joined the others as golden balls of light joining the massive ring of golden light that was now making a high ringing tone. David was next.

"I can't help be sad that we won't be here to see you two finally chase your destiny."

"Oh, dad, you will be back with us before you know it."

He smiled, hugged, and kissed Snow. He rested his head on hers. "I will always find you."

I rolled my eyes, and Emma laughed. He came up to Emma and me and hugged us both. After he approached Achak and closed his eyes, the shaman repeated the process on him. David turned into a golden ball of light, and like a magnet, it floated over to the fire. It encircled the large flame, and it joined with the others in the large ring, causing the ringing sound to get louder and the spinning to go faster. We turned to Snow, and tears threatened to fall from her eyes.

"All my life, I wanted both of you to be happy. Now, I understand why you two always had misfortune. It's because you both were so stubborn to realize what you had right in front of you. True Love! You turned down true love for the second or third best options. This time, I know you two will choose true love."

She walked up to me, smiled, and took me into an embrace. "I always loved you, Regina, even when you tried to kill me many times."

We shared a laugh, and she continued, "I will see you soon, and I know without a doubt that you and Emma will finally get the happiness you both deserve."

"Thank you for everything, especially Emma."

We looked into each other's eyes, and she turned to Emma.

"My baby girl, my Emma. I will see you soon, sweetheart."

"I love you."

"Make sure you put up a fight to get to the Enchanted Forest with us."

"Oh, I will. Regina won't be able to tell me no."

They gazed into each other's eyes. She turned and faced us both.

Achak began his humming. Snow's last statement to us. "Fight for true love and your happiness."

She turned into a golden ball of light and slowly made her way to the fire. She encircled the fire, climbing up to the large high-speed circling ring. She joined the ring, and the ring turned into a giant comet shooting out the wigwam, and the fire quickly turned to ash.

Achak motioned to the wigwam's entrance. "Time for your final task."

Emma and I looked at each other.

"One last journey," Emma said and held out her hand.

I nodded. "One last journey." I took her hand in mine, and we left the wigwam with Achak following close behind us.

* * * * *MY NEW BEGINNING* * * * *

-River of Truth-

We followed the comet of our memories, and it led us to the River of Truth. Achak took the lead and led us to the riverbank. There was a canoe outlined in gold with two golden oars.

"This is where we part, awee."

We turned to the shaman, and Emma was the first one to speak. "But, you helped us along the way. Why aren't you coming with us?"

"This is your destiny, and I have done my part. Now, I can meet the Great Spirit in person."

I walked up to him and took his hands in mine. "Your destiny was to see that Emma and I ended up together so that the golden magic didn't die with you."

He nodded his head, and he smiled at me. "I know that the Great Spirit will make sure you and Emma will not fail this time. The Great Spirit knows what you two will face and that it will not be easy. I will be there with you in your heart."

Tears streamed down my cheeks, and he took me in an embrace.

"Hagoonee, Regina, until we meet again in the heavens with the Great Spirit."

"Hagoonee, Achak, until we meet again."

Emma was a basket case, and Achak embraced her. "Take good care of Regina, awee."

"You know, I will."

He whispered something to her, and she smiled. "You can count on me, Achak."

He walked over to the River of Truth and entered it until he was waist-deep. He lifted his hands to the heavens. "May the sun bring you new energy by day. May the moon softly restore you by night. May the rain wash away your worries. May the breeze blow new strength into your being. May you walk gently through the world and know the world and know its beauty all the days of your life. Do not stand by my grave and weep, for I am not there. I do not sleep, I am a thousand winds that blow, and I am a diamond glint on the snow. I am the sunlight on the ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you wake in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circling flight. I am the soft star-shine at night."

He lowered his arms, and his gaze was now on us. "Do not stand by my grave and cry. I am not there. I did not die."

After he said die, he joined the comet of memories and plunged into the river. The light shone like the sun breaking on the horizon. Emma and I climbed into the canoe, then Emma pushed us off. The light sped off down the river. We began to paddle as fast as we could; only we were going around in circles.

"Stop!"

Emma stopped paddling, and I instructed, "Put your oar on the left side of the canoe. I'll keep mine here. Now, let's paddle."

We began to paddle, and something caught the corner of my eye. As we were rowing, I saw Pocahontas on her horse following us down on the river banks. I smiled, and I noticed the river getting more rapid.

"Emma, get ready! The waters are getting choppy!"

"Got it!"

The waves are crashing against the boat, and I was fighting to hold on to the oar. The golden light took a nosedive, and my eyes widened!

"Emma!"

"Let me guess; we're coming up to a huge waterfall."

"Yes!"

"Large rocks at the bottom?"

"I'm more than positive there could be."

"Bring it on."

I was biting my lower lip so hard I swore I was drawing blood. Before we reached the waterfall, I turned to look at the banks. Pocahontas was still on her horse, but her horse was still. She waved to us, and we both waved. We approached the waterfall. I looked as the canoe started to tilt. The golden comet spun quickly and opened a portal. The canoe took a nosedive, and Emma and I flew out of the canoe.

"Regina!"

I reached for her hand, and she said, "No matter what, we stick together!"

"Always!"

We fell through the portal, and darkness enveloped us. I could no longer feel Emma's hand! I am keeping my promise. No matter what situation we wake up in, we stick together; always.

THE END OF PART ONE.