With her son and daughter now having settled down and beginning to start new lives respectively, Fetia could now finally relax knowing her children were going to be alright. Huihana had fallen in love with a lovely young man named Emele and they were soon getting married. Moana and Keoni were in the process of getting their future together secured with the council. It wasn't an easy process but the two weren't giving up.
Fetia would try to visit her family every now and again, as she was always busy working out the stars to lay out someone's destiny and the like. She did talk to Maui regularly though, he was amusing to listen to.
However, the one person she really wanted to talk to for a little while was her late husband, Lawai'a. She still relived the day she was told he'd drowned at sea by accident. She was absolutely heartbroken, but she had aimed to be strong for her toddler daughter and infant son. She never remarried, as she could never find someone quite like Lawai'a.
As children, she and Lawai'a had grown up together. Though she would've never considered themselves childhood sweethearts, more like childhood friendly rivals. They used to try to one up each other all the time for the silliest of things.
But eventually as teenagers and young adults, they finally fell in love and started a life together. Having Huihana at the ages of 24 (Lawai'a) and 21 (Fetia). They loved their little girl, and Lawai'a was an incredibly doting father. Huihana was absolutely a daddy's girl. And then, roughly four years later, Keoni was born.
Lawai'a loved his son as well. But it was around the time that Keoni was born that the Darkness caused by Te Ka seriously started affecting the island. The fish were beginning to disappear on a more regular basis, forcing fishermen to go further out into the dangerous sea. Lawai'a being one of those brave fishermen willing to take a risk to help his village thrive as long as possible.
"You were always one to get lost in thought." Fetia turned to see Lawai'a manifesting behind her. He took a seat next to her on one of many cliffs overlooking the village of Motunui.
"You know me too well." She replied with a smile.
"Is everything alright?"
"Thinking about us… what we used to be. What we've lost." Lawai'a nodded sadly.
"We have been through a lot, but, we've bounced back. Look at our kids, they're settling down and starting new lives. And they knew we're watching over them." Fetia sighed.
"I know that, but… it's not the same with actually being involved in their lives as living beings. It's just not the same. And that can't be replaced." Lawai'a sighed too, he knew his wife was right. It wasn't the same, but Lawai's preferred to accept the fact that at least his kids knew he was there.
"Let's just take it one day at a time, alright?" He said, wrapping an arm around Fetia and kissing her forehead, "it's okay."
Meanwhile, Huihana had become focused on getting her new life in order. She'd fallen in love with a man named Enele, and the two immediately clicked. He loved listening to her stories, and overall loved her personality. In addition, Enele got "approval" from Keoni when the two were introduced.
In addition, Huihana had become close with Moana and her cousin, but particularly Moana. She saw the young chief as like a sister, and Huihana was secretly hoping, and betting, that the chief and her brother would end up together. Telling this to Enele got a chuckle in response in agreement.
"The two seem pretty tight. I can see it. But will the council allow it?"
"I can't see how they wouldn't." Huihana kissed Enele on the cheek, "just you see, it'll happen."
"I love your confidence." He remarked, taking her by the waist and spinning her around.
"Is that what you find attractive about me?" He kissed the corner of her mouth.
"There are many things about you that are attractive, but I would say your confidence is one of your best attributes. Hopefully our future children will inherit that." Huihana laughed.
"Already thinking about the future?"
"I always am."