It's the new story that I am working on for English Class. It is technically a fanfic of the book "Bless Me, Ultima" so, if you have read it, this might be familiar. I hope you enjoy!

Mother of a Beast – Chapter 1

By midnight, I would be home. At last, after so long of a wait I had gone through, I was coming back to my mother, the woman who needed me the most. I would be back from my training, and would be able to care for her and heal her.

My travels were of great mystery. I had learned the ways of the Curandera, the magical being who could heal any thing that had a soul, any breath of life. And I, out of everyone who could have been picked, had gone, and become like her. I was in doubt I could do her work, but I had to try.

"Ay! Ma Dios!" my mother could barely breathe in disbelief that I had returned. She looked so frail, so withered.

"Mother, it is I, your son. I have returned home to you! I now have the power to cure your illness!" I said softly as I embraced her quivering shoulders.

"Naiahgi…it is you. At last. You have returned. I am so happy. It is hardly belie-," she cut off as tears rolled from her eyes. "Almost a decade I have laid in wait. We must have a feast in celebration. You must get some rest first; I know you must be tired."

I made my way up to my old bedroom. Ahh, the memories of my childhood were stored away here. I would have lots of time to catch up on things. Though, even as I wished, things would not return back to normal. Even as my feet were hanging over the bed frame, it was good to sleep in my old bed. She had kept the place tidy and dusted. It was as if she were expecting me to come home.

I prayed a few lines to the Guadalupe Virgin before my slumber. I had kept a picture of her on the ceiling when I was young. I would always stare at her and wonder about the things of the earth. I was so curious! The memories set in, slowly crushing my eyelids under the weight of thought.

"Wake up my baby!It is time for the celebration," my mother said as she took up my covers, leaving me bare and cold. "Get some clothes on too Naiahgi, you cannot go to the banquet with only a pair of underwear!" she laughed as she went down to the kitchen.

I scrambled my maroon robe, my golden belt, my sandals, and my scarf together in a pile and made my way to the bathroom. Why is she acting so up and about? Did I really only sleep one night? I bathed my face and hair and then put my clothes on. I could have swore on the Marita that my mother was sobbing and dreary the night before. What was this change? I slid down the handrail, feeling refreshed, and met the audience before me.

Yay, I finished Chapter 2 and am still writing this epic. Whoot. You can thank Noel for this. She broke my 2 hour long writer's block. But, it's up, so read it, and enjoy. :)

Mother of a Beast – Chapter 2

"Ay you have grown so much in those years, Naiahgi," my Aunt said as she started to hug me all over. "It is so good to have you back!"

"Mother, how long was I asleep? We haven't a phone in the house, how were they notified so quickly of my arrival?" I tried to get out, pondering what had just happened.

"Naiahgi, you have been asleep for almost a week now. I tried to wake you, but you looked just so peaceful. Forgive me if I have done wrong," my mother explained.

"Mother, you have done nothing wrong at all. I was just curious," I returned. "It is great to be back. Are we going to start this or what?"

The foods brought out were my favorites from when I was a child. Smoked chicken in a savory rice tortilla. It is so delicious. I will thank her over and over for the delicacy. With the sparkling blackberry juice, it was truly a delight. Oh how I was happy to be back.

When we finished our meal, we headed out to the patio in the back. My grandfather and my two uncles had their instruments with them, and they prepared to play me a song. The song of the Roses. It was such a beautiful song. It was a song of happy times, merriment, and good tidings.

"Ay, Naiahgi, tell us of your journeys with the Curandera!" my Uncle Bernardo asked in excitement. "Yes, yes, let us hear of you," my other uncle sounded in succession.

"Okay, okay, I will," I replied. I could tell they would not be appeased until I had told them of my adventures with the Healer. "Okay, so, back when I was six...you all probably know this part, so can I move on, okay?"

"Si, si."

"Well, after about four months or so, it really is hard to remember, but, I was being taught the ways of the forest. We were moving about its wooded areas, finding seeds and communicating with all of the animals. We talked to the squirrels and the hawks. I felt as if the magic was already in me-"

"You could speak with the animals of the forest? Ay. That is truly unbelievable! You must show me Naiahgi, in order for me to understand," my grandfather butted in with no concern that he had interrupted me.

He thought that he was better than me, didn't he? "Are you going to let me finish the story Granpap?" I asked, infuriated that I had been halted.

"I must see the animal talk. That will be good enough for me." he replied with a sympathetic look on his face. He didn't think he was better than me. Why did I get so mad?

"Okay...fine then. But after this, no more requests from you."

I ran over to the flowery garden, and grasped a hummingbird, so lightly in my hands as to not scare it. It started to chirp and flutter. I had control though, it did not. I liked that. It would not get away; I would not allow it. I brought it over to my relatives, but the power over the flimsy creature poisoned me. I could feel the emotion of cruelty in my veins rising to my head. The wind was knocked out of me from the force, making my hands clench together. The bird peeped and then went silent. Tears came, and I ran off into the woods to hide my humility and guilt from my relatives. I was changing.

I cannot believe that this thing is prohibiting me from submitting things, so I am combining chapters for a cleaner look I guess. Enjoy the end thats coming soon!