Author's Note: I am sorry for the pace of this story, but I want a good background for all of the characters before we jump into the main movie plotline. I believe five or six more chapters should be enough before we dive into the real part of the story. Review, let me know what you think.
Chapter 9: Injured No-More
Hina practiced her power more and more the coming months. The village were anxious around her, but Tala said that they would warm up eventually. Hina wanted their approval. This was her home now, and she needed the strength of others. She walked around the village, smiling at the others. They waved back, trying to be polite, yet Hina could feel their reluctance.
In the bush, the little ones of the village ran around playing. Hina smiled seeing Moana among them, it was good for the little one to be with other children. The little one felt the call of the sea as Hina did, and wanted to play there all the time.
"Hina!" Moana said, running to her aunt with a smile. Hina scooped the little child in her arms, hugging her tightly. "Have you come to play with us?" Moana asked.
"No, I am sorry. Not today, but I will be able to this afternoon. If you can be patient enough until then."
Moana was sad that Hina couldn't play right now, but she knew that Hina would keep her promise. "Okay." Hina put her down on the ground, smiling as Moana waved goodbye. She ran off with the other children.
As Hina was about to leave, she heard a child scream! "Oh no!" She took off down the trail, as the others in the village followed closely behind. There on the ground, was Moana! She had a gash on her forehead, and she was bleeding! Hina saw a root from the tree and a large rock with blood. Moana must have tripped and it her head on the rock. "Get the Chief!" Hina shouted as a warrior. He scrambled off. "Let me have some space."
The villagers all stood back as Moana's mother and father came running down the path. "Moana!" Sina shouted, she knelt beside Hina who was smoothing the dirt off Moana. "We need to get her back to the village." Tai said.
"No! If we move her, she could be more injured." Hina stopped the Chief. "I need water, and roots from that tree." She ordered. Sina quickly went for the roots as another woman brought a bowl of water. Hina pressed her hands gently on Moana's head and heart.
She whispered ancient words, and slowly the villagers saw Hina glow. Her healing power transferred over to Moana, and back to Hina. Hina removed her hands, and sighed in relief as Moana's wounds healed themselves.
Moana slowly opened her eyes. "Hina…what happened?"
Hina moved aside as Tai and Sina tended to their daughter. She stood up, watching the villagers all move aside. They patted her on the shoulder, praising her good deed. Moana was alright, that's all that mattered.