Chapter 10: The Bow and Arrow
As few years past, Hina became a central part of the village. The people taught her their ways, as Mother taught her all she could about the power that resided in her. On once such morning, Hina walked along the shore line watching the fishermen come back from the sea with boatloads of fish.
One man, waved as she past and she waved back trying to be polite. Mother said that in time, perhaps she'd marry. Hina put off that conversation if she could. Girls her age were already married, yet, Hina felt too young to settle down with anyone.
Off in the distance, she spotted her niece Moana sneaking towards an unoccupied boat. There, Moana held up a bow and arrow, looking at it. "Moana!" The girl spun around as Hina strolled up to the side of the boat, smirking. "What are you doing?"
"I wanted to learn how to fish but father says that we're too young." Moana said, handing over the bow and arrows as Hina gestured for them.
"You are too young Moana, but perhaps in a year or two, ask your father again." Hina took the bow and arrow, and suddenly felt a spark. Moana gasp, watching the arrow lit up in a pinkish glow.
"Woa…." Moana said. "What happened?"
"I am not sure." Hina said, but felt her hands quiver the arrow. It all happened in a flash as she pulled the arrow back and released it. Both girls gasped as the arrow flew, carrying a light of power.
"Wow…" Hina said, looking at the bow in her hands.
"That was amazing!" Moana said, rushing over to her aunt. "Can you do it again?"
Hina took another arrow and pulled it back. "Perhaps." She pulled the string and let the arrow fly.