Chapter 6
Day 2 Volcanoes
Cale was listening in on the Ronins' plans for the day; they were going to stay on the dry side of Hawai'i today because Hina was going to tell them about how the land is formed from the volcanoes. 'Good,' Cale thought, 'we can go to Volcanoes National Park on the rainy side and not be noticed.'
Cale quietly left the second floor where the Ronins were staying, and made his way up to their room on the fourth floor. After Cale closed the door, he said to Dais, Sekhmet, and Anubis, "we can go to Volcanoes National Park today, the Ronins are staying on this side of the island."
"Then we'd better leave quickly." Sekhmet said, "I don't want them to see us with Anubis."
When Cale made sure the coast was clear, they all walked out to the parking lot, and drove to Volcanoes National Park, which was between the districts of Puna and Ka'u. After they stopped at the visitor center for a brief lesson on the nature of volcanoes and their types of lava, all four ex-Warlords ascended on the path to Kilauea Crater. While they were walking, Anubis told the story of how Pele chose Kilauea Crater for her home. Anubis also explained that in ancient Polynesian culture, there were certain things men and women did differently. Pele may be the Spirit of volcanoes, but according to ancient Polynesian culture, she is not allowed to make fire. Anubis then explained that this rule was one of many taboos (Tapu). So the Spirit Lono-Makua, who was one of Pele's many brothers, made the fires.
While Anubis was talking, Sekhmet saw a beautiful piece of lava rock that he wanted to take home, but before he could pick it up, Anubis turned to him and said, "don't touch that rock. Don't touch any of the rocks because they belong to Pele. Take those rocks and the thief is cursed by Pele."
Sekhmet wanted to say, "it's just a myth," but the 7 Days myth and come true. What if this myth is true also? 'I took a chance by saying the 7 Days myth wasn't true, do I really want to take a chance and say that this myth isn't true either?' Sekhmet thought, and walked away from the rock. As they walked on Anubis stopped to show them a lava flow that they could look at from a safe distance. "Lava has a dual nature," Anubis explained, "it destroys land, but it also creates new land. This is why the Spirit of the Volcanoes is a woman, it stems from the belief that women can create life and destroy it."
"Where did you come up with this information?" Cale asked.
"I am a spirit, all spirits wander the world watching over their family and friends after they die. As we wander and watch, we acquire new knowledge."
After climbing up altitudes that the ex-Warlords were unfamiliar with, they walked back down to the parking lot, and drove home. On the way, they stopped for a quick dinner, and then went back to the hotel. After they checked the lobby, Dais, Cale, Sekhmet, and Anubis entered their room. As Dais and Sekhmet were getting ready for bed, Anubis noticed that Cale was sitting outside on the porch, waiting for the sun to set. Anubis walked out onto the porch, and sat down in the chair next to Cale. "Do you remember when we were in the Dynasty. We used to lie on the tallest roof and watch the sun set?"
"How could I forget?" Cale said smiling, "sometimes we would talk all night together. I miss doing that."
Anubis smiled, "What do you want to talk about?"
So while they watched the sun set, Anubis and Cale talked. They talked about everything from the Internet, to politics, reminiscing about old times together, then finally to some work projects. Then Cale said, "I hope this night never ends."
"Why?" Anubis asked.
"Because for some reason I feel very happy just doing old things together." Cale said sleepily.
Cale put his head on Anubis' shoulders and fell asleep. With that, Anubis smiled and put his head on top of Cale's head as they drifted off to sleep together. For one moment, Cale was feeling at peace, more peace than he had ever felt in six months. He would hate it when the 7 Days would have to end.
Day 2 Volcanoes
Cale was listening in on the Ronins' plans for the day; they were going to stay on the dry side of Hawai'i today because Hina was going to tell them about how the land is formed from the volcanoes. 'Good,' Cale thought, 'we can go to Volcanoes National Park on the rainy side and not be noticed.'
Cale quietly left the second floor where the Ronins were staying, and made his way up to their room on the fourth floor. After Cale closed the door, he said to Dais, Sekhmet, and Anubis, "we can go to Volcanoes National Park today, the Ronins are staying on this side of the island."
"Then we'd better leave quickly." Sekhmet said, "I don't want them to see us with Anubis."
When Cale made sure the coast was clear, they all walked out to the parking lot, and drove to Volcanoes National Park, which was between the districts of Puna and Ka'u. After they stopped at the visitor center for a brief lesson on the nature of volcanoes and their types of lava, all four ex-Warlords ascended on the path to Kilauea Crater. While they were walking, Anubis told the story of how Pele chose Kilauea Crater for her home. Anubis also explained that in ancient Polynesian culture, there were certain things men and women did differently. Pele may be the Spirit of volcanoes, but according to ancient Polynesian culture, she is not allowed to make fire. Anubis then explained that this rule was one of many taboos (Tapu). So the Spirit Lono-Makua, who was one of Pele's many brothers, made the fires.
While Anubis was talking, Sekhmet saw a beautiful piece of lava rock that he wanted to take home, but before he could pick it up, Anubis turned to him and said, "don't touch that rock. Don't touch any of the rocks because they belong to Pele. Take those rocks and the thief is cursed by Pele."
Sekhmet wanted to say, "it's just a myth," but the 7 Days myth and come true. What if this myth is true also? 'I took a chance by saying the 7 Days myth wasn't true, do I really want to take a chance and say that this myth isn't true either?' Sekhmet thought, and walked away from the rock. As they walked on Anubis stopped to show them a lava flow that they could look at from a safe distance. "Lava has a dual nature," Anubis explained, "it destroys land, but it also creates new land. This is why the Spirit of the Volcanoes is a woman, it stems from the belief that women can create life and destroy it."
"Where did you come up with this information?" Cale asked.
"I am a spirit, all spirits wander the world watching over their family and friends after they die. As we wander and watch, we acquire new knowledge."
After climbing up altitudes that the ex-Warlords were unfamiliar with, they walked back down to the parking lot, and drove home. On the way, they stopped for a quick dinner, and then went back to the hotel. After they checked the lobby, Dais, Cale, Sekhmet, and Anubis entered their room. As Dais and Sekhmet were getting ready for bed, Anubis noticed that Cale was sitting outside on the porch, waiting for the sun to set. Anubis walked out onto the porch, and sat down in the chair next to Cale. "Do you remember when we were in the Dynasty. We used to lie on the tallest roof and watch the sun set?"
"How could I forget?" Cale said smiling, "sometimes we would talk all night together. I miss doing that."
Anubis smiled, "What do you want to talk about?"
So while they watched the sun set, Anubis and Cale talked. They talked about everything from the Internet, to politics, reminiscing about old times together, then finally to some work projects. Then Cale said, "I hope this night never ends."
"Why?" Anubis asked.
"Because for some reason I feel very happy just doing old things together." Cale said sleepily.
Cale put his head on Anubis' shoulders and fell asleep. With that, Anubis smiled and put his head on top of Cale's head as they drifted off to sleep together. For one moment, Cale was feeling at peace, more peace than he had ever felt in six months. He would hate it when the 7 Days would have to end.
