Authors note: Some of the words in a different language in this story are in Cherokee & Potawatomi and will be translated at the bottom of the chapter and hinted meanings will be in the sentences.

Chapter 5 Hilvsgiamayeli

"Let's see your schedule." Jet said to Longshot as he tossed his onto the desk.

Homeroom for their junior class was basically free time to socialize and meet new people. Jet was sitting backwards in his chair, his arms were folded and they stared in silence at each other's schedule.

Jet tilted his head with a nod. "We have three classes together: Algebra 2, P.E. and basketball. I didn't know you were interested in sports."

Longshot looked intensely into Jet's eyes, wordlessly.

"Is that right?" Jet asked, impressed.

Just then, a girl put her hands on their desk, obtaining their attention. The one leaning on the desk was a beautiful brunette with greenish gray eyes. She had a small olive v-neck t-shirt and dark jeans that hugged her curves. Behind her was another brunette with kind and slightly embarrassed brown eyes. Her lips had a soft, glossy pink color that matched her pink sweater and white pants.

"Hey, can we join you?" The one in green asked.

Jet looked at Longshot puzzled. "Sure?" He said to the girls. He noticed glances from other groups at the surrounding tables. "Are we supposed to be doing something?"

The girls dragged chairs to Longshot's desk. "Yes," Said the one in pink. "We're just doing group introductions."

Jet leaned back in his seat. "Alright. I'm Jet,", he then pointed to his friend, "and this is Longshot."

Longshot quietly nodded.

"Nice to meet you both. My name is Jin. I moved to E`tsi Nvda three weeks ago with my parents." The girl in green introduced herself.

"And I'm Song." Said the one in pink. "I also moved here about three weeks ago, but with my mom."

"What made you decide to come here?" Jet asked slightly curious.

Jin flipped her hair out of her face as she thought. "Well," she began, "for me, moving to E`tsi Nvda and its surrounding islands was a way to start over. My dad's business failed and he heard there was opportunity here."

"Same for my mom and me. We actually live on Dohi tsi. I take a ferry to school here and she takes medicine classes there. We heard about the amazing advances in medicine that's been overlooked for years, so she's working on research." Song said.

E`tsi Nvda, the main island, is only one of five islands that belong to the natives. Dohi tsi, the largest and closest island to E`tsi Nvda, is important farmland and is where many medical herbs have grown. The other three islands are known as; Amaskagahi, Kaloquegidi and Ayoptapok. Amaskagahi is the only one off limits to all foreigners. It's where the royal family lives and were everything political and few scared events happen.

"You're a native, right Jet?" Jin asked.

Again he leaned back in his chair. "Yes I am." He answered proudly.

Jin smiled dreamily. "That's so cool. A lot of us noticed you this morning with a group of your friends. We're so lucky to have you in our class."

Jet stretched his arms up. "Yeah, only four of us came to this school. So, we have to stick together, you know?"

Longshot rolled his eyes.

"Wow." Song was in awe. "That's so nice. I want to get to know some natives, but they're intimidating when they're in their groups."

Jet laughed, "We're normal people like you, you know? How about this, why don't you two join us this Friday? We always get together Friday nights on the Azhnik beach on Ayoptapok. Everyone is welcomed." He pointed at his quiet friend. "Longshot is coming."

He nodded.

The girls glanced at each other, considering the offer. "That do you guys do?" Song asked.

"We barbeque, have bonfires, surf all night and sometimes we camp on the beach. It's a lot of fun." Jet said excitedly. "Its better in the summer since almost everyone camps."

Longshot's face lit up as Jet spoke about it but the girls were a bit tense.

"Is it safe?" Jin asked.

Jet was a bit puzzled with how to answer, considering that his community all knew each other and everything had always been safe. That was one of the problems with allowing unknown foreigners. With new strangers brought new paranoia, but Jet still had some faith.

"Of course." He answered. "And you don't have to stay all night. The last ferry leaves at 5 in the afternoon when it's still daylight. If you're still worried then you can stick with me." He winked.

The girls giggled and then agreed. "Ok, we'll go. It sounds like fun."

The bell rang.

"You can leave now." The homeroom teacher said nonchalantly.

Review!

Based off of structure I've noticed when talking about moons, I think the proper way to say mother moon would be Nvda E`tsi, instead of E`tsi Nvda. I wont change it since I'm five chapters in but I just thought I'd point that out.

Translation

Hilvsgiamayeli: Islands

E`tsi: Mother

Nvda: Moon

Dohi: Peaceful

Tsi: Love

Amaskagahi: Water Spirits

Kaloquegidi: Locust

Ayoptapok: New year

Azhnik: Angels