A/N: Has it been this long since I updated. I am sorry, I just lost inspiration to this story. But here is a new chapter. Enjoy! oh and someone asked how old Hina was. I'm sorry, but in this she is about 14. Remember Hina has lost all of her memories and has that child-like innocence right now. That will change as I post more chapters though.
Chapter 4
The Village
"Look mama! Hina!" a small boy shouted , pointing at her and tugging his mother towards her. The woman looked at Hina and lifted her child off the ground.
"You can say hello to her later," she chastised, hurrying to her home. Hina lowered her gaze and dug her toes into the sand beneath her feet in rejection. Tala noticed and placed a hand on Hina's back, leading her down towards the shore.
"Come," she lifted her eyes to look at her. The fear had returned. "I know of another person in this village who will accept you without question." Hina followed Tala without hesitation. She seemed to care about her, so she followed.
Down by the shore, Tala drifted into the water and began to dance in the water. "Come, it will not bite you." Hina followed Tala into the water and began to mimic her savior's dance. "You are the water's daughter, so free and s special. If you feel overwhelmed, come here and be free."
Hina closed her eyes, letting the waves swirl around her feet. Tala stopped her dancing as Hina continued to dance. Soft pink beads of magic began to swirl in the water and Tala smiled.
Here is where Hina could be free.
"Mother." Tala sighed as her son the Chief found them on the beach. Hina gasped, spinning around. The soft pink swirls of magic disappeared into thin air. "You did not come to see me."
Tala sighed. "No, Hina needed to spend some time out on the fresh air, not in one of your war huts questioning her all night."
"Mother. I need to know if she is dangerous."
Tala looked over at Hina who stared at the sand, "Hina is not dangerous, only lost and confused. Be patient with her and all will be well." She took Hina's hand. "Come child, let's go look for some herbs and see if anyone needs patching up again."
Hina followed her guardian without question. Glancing over at the chief, before turning away. The chief sighed before returning to the village.