Chapter 1

Kai the Purple Yoshi

Narrator's POV:

The plane had crashed into the water very quickly. It turns out a flock of birds had gone into the engine, and it just quit. The plane's crash into the water was horrific, and it killed almost everyone on board, effectively injuring those lucky enough to survive with such extreme damage to prevent them from swimming. Only a few people managed to work their way onto floating debris, and Lila was one of them, despite her broken arm and now shattered leg, not to mention the fact that she was cold, bloody, and scared out of her wits. The plane crashed far out to sea, miles off the coast of an island, and Lila saw it while the others started moving out further to sea at a fast pace, probably courtesy of a current. Lila couldn't figure out how to make it to the island with her injuries, until another stick floated past her, which she picked up with her good arm. Having done that, she started kicking with her left foot, the one that wasn't injured, and steering with the stick using the arm that wasn't injured. It took her hours upon hours to make it to the island, because it was about five miles away, and she was only able to move at half speed. When she made it to the island (a little while before sunset), she noticed that the coast was rocky, and she wouldn't be able to make it... at that point, she felt more overwhelmed then ever. She began to cry, but she was lucky. The island had a coast, and the coast brought her around to the back of the island, where it was sandier, and gentle. Her tears continued, only from the pain and fear, but she made it to the island anyway. As she landed, she dragged her broken and battered body off of her debris and onto the sand, where with her last bits of strength, she began to yell.

"Help! Help me! I need help! Is anyone out there? Please, heeeeeeeeeeeelp!" she called, hoping for someone, anyone to hear her.

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"Help!"

The purple native creature's head shot up when it heard the voice. It was busy picking some fruits from the garden, and most of the tribe was gone for hunting, save a few natives who stayed behind.

"Sytik?" called the purple creature. A blue creature who looked similar to the purple one came out of a hut.

"What's the matter, Kai?" it asked, seeing the purple creature named Kai staring at the forest.

"I heard something."
"Please, heeeeeeeeelp!"

Now, both creatures heard it, and went to investigate. Through the brush ran the two creatures, heading toward the sound of a now soft sob. Both creatures began to grow concerned, because the sobbing they heard through their footsteps sounded like a child. Soon their feet carried them to the beach, where they found the body of a child, heaving, struggling to catch it's breath. Now, the two native creatures quickened their pace, seeing how the child was bleeding quite profusely. Both creatures stopped on each side of the human girl, and began panicking.

"Is that a human?" asked Kai, kneeling down to look at the girl's face. Her eyes were closed, and she had passed out. Now, both creatures were quite confused and concerned. They picked up the girl, who unconsciously screamed at touch on her injuries.

"Get her onto my back," said Sytik, turning about and kneeling down for the girl. Kai placed the girl's limp body onto his back, and both creatures raced back to the village, careful to avoid hurting the girl anymore than she already was. As soon as Sytik and Kai returned to the village, other creatures became visible, and one by one, they approached with curiousity.

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Lila's POV:

Oh my gosh, it hurts!

I was on the ground, laying on my back now for some reason, and I felt a little warmer... but I was too scared to open my eyes. I was worried about the people who floated out to sea, and I was worried about what my family would say.

And boy, it hurt so bad!

I could hear a voice now, and it was humming a tune. Based on how it sounded, I could tell it was a girl. I slowly opened my eyes, and the roof of a house met my gaze. I turned my head and saw...

Oh my gosh! A yoshi? I've never seen one of them before!

I've heard of them, and seen photos, and they are so cute. The Yoshi I saw was purple, and it was standing in front of some type of fire, cooking something, no doubt. She turned away from her cooking and turned to look at me, maybe seeing if I was okay. She looked me in the eye, and smiled a mournful smile.

"How are you feeling, sweetie?" she asked, in a gentle tone. I couldn't respond, I was in a lot of pain. I tried to talk, but all I managed was a wimper. She frowned.
"It hurts that bad?" she asked, sitting down by my bed. I didn't move my head or anything, I was too scared and ashamed. Tears threatened to leak from my eyes as the yoshi stared at me. She must've seen my eyes watering up, because she had turned her attention to me, unsure of what to do. She placed a purple hand on my forehead, and started talking again.

"It'll be okay, you're safe now," she cooed, her gentle voice calming my nerves. I blinked away the tears, and tried to smile, but it was too painful. Instead, she smiled for me, and her hand came off my forehead.

"Do you have a name, dear?" she asked, turning away to tend to whatever it was that was on the fire. Wow! Whatever it was smelled nice, and thinking about food was enough to make my stomach softly rumble.

"Are you alright?"

Her voice brought me back to reality, and I remembered her question. I felt bad for not responding immediately, but she didn't seem to mind.
"S...sorry. I... My name is Lila," I said, my voice raspy from thirst. How long was I out, anyway? She turned away from her cooking and faced me.

"Lila, my name is Kai. You're injured, and you'll be staying with me until you heal and we find out what force of nature brought you here. Do you know what happened?"
I shuttered as the memories rushed back. The popping sound, the smoke, and the crash...

"I was on my way to vacation in Hawaii... and my plane crashed," I said, trying my best to keep from looking so scared. Kai looked suprised.

"You flew in one of those machines?" she asked, then remembered the horror of my previous sentence and apologized.
"Did anyone else... live?" she added, trying to word it in a way that was comfortable. I nodded the best I could, my blonde hair moving about a little. "I think the water pulled them out more."

Kai nodded, her face empty of all emotion, and filled with it once more.

"Let's worry about you right now, sweetie. Are you thirsty?"
Well, she read me like a book. I nodded the best I could. I knew I was wearing two casts, both were green, made by leaves the yoshis must have found in the jungle. I looked back at Kai, and she smiled at me.

"Do you want some tea?" she asked, and I tried my best to hide my grin. Thankfully, it worked. I love tea, it's my favorite drink.

"Yes please, Ms. Kai," I said, my lips curling upwards into a smile. She returned the smile and walked to another room in the hut, then returned with two wooden mugs with steam billowing from the tops. She set the mugs down to let them cool for a while, and then helped me sit up in the bed a little bit. I found out that the bed was really a couch of sorts. That would explain why a firepit was in this room a little bit. Once I was situated, she checked on the tea, and I took my mug graciously with the arm that wasn't broken. We drank the tea in silence, and I felt a little bit better. The tea had helped my pain a little, and relaxed me.

"Well, Lila, I'm making some dinner, and I want you to eat something... you've been asleep for almost four days."
I froze. I've been asleep that long?! Then.... any.... any attempts at finding me might have passed over this island, if they even started yet! They had to have started... they.... they must've thought that I was with everyone else when we went down... I let out a sad sigh, and wished I could drink the tea again to calm myself. I hope everyone else was found safe and sound, at least. Kai seemed to ignore my sudden sadness, probably understanding why I suddenly deflated. She returned to her cooking, and I fell silent, not wanting to bother her anymore, and I had some thinking to do. What about when I healed? Kai said she'd house me until then, but what about after? I wouldn't want to overstay my welcome, but there's nothing else I can think to do! If I leave, I'll get lost in the jungle, and I don't know the first thing about surviving in nature! I'm only 12... why am I in this situation? I just wanted to go to Hawaii!

Tears had begun to stream down my face. I want to go home! I don't care about Hawaii anymore, I just want to go back to my family!

I was suprising myself. I've never acted like this when I was away from family before. But, this isn't Hawaii, I broke my arm and leg, and I'm scared!

"I hope you like vegetables," said Kai as she scooped some of what she was cooking into two bowls. Despite my sadness, I was starved, and it smelled so good. She turned to face me, and I... tears began to leak down my face faster, now out of shame and sadness. Kai had set down the two steaming bowls and sat down next to me.

"What's wrong, Lila? Does it hurt some more?" she asked. I shook my head. My broken bones didn't hurt as bad when I didn't move them, and my cuts and bruises were bandaged and treated.

"What's making you cry, then?" she asked, her hand gently patting my back.

"I...I'm.... I'm scared! I'm scared what's happening and I'm afraid my family is upset," I choked out, unable to stop my crying. Kai embraced me in a little hug that did not hurt my broken bones, and I wondered why she was being so kind to me.
"It's okay, sweetie. There's nothing to be afraid of. You're safe here," she said, and when she did, my crying slowed a little. I've known this yoshi for no more than two hours, and already I felt like we were going to be friends, and when she embraced me, I felt a belonging... as if my homesickness had gone away for a little bit. We stayed like that for a few minutes until my crying ceased, and she let me go, turning back to get the food. My little delay was actually enough to let the food cool a little bit, and she handed me a bowl and a fork, and we got ready to eat.

End of Chapter

Kai is supposed to be older than Lila and she lives alone, so she shows a kind of motherly love for Lila, which would be just what she needs now. She is scared and confused, and as time progresses, Kai and she will grow closer, like a parent and her son. As for Sytik, his role will come into play a little later on.

And I'd like to thank AshleyInBrawl for her review. I'm glad to hear you liked this story.

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Look out for the rest!