It was summer time, the birds flew high in the big blue sky. The wind blew softly through the cedar trees, some of the men were out hunting in the woods. Others fishing in the great canoes. The women wove their baskets and hats and head bands for the great ceremony. The younger children danced and played while the older children gathered around the fire to listen to the teachings of the elders and learn the dance and songs of ceremony. For this was to be a great gathering of two tribes uniting as one. I watched high on the mountain top while everyone gathered around to make everything special for what was to be my big day. I shook my head and let out a sigh.
“I know this is what I am supposed to do, but why?” I said to myself.
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I don’t want that now, but one day soon I might.
“Takoda you are my Nashota my other half please try and understand me now I am frightened I just want to be a free spirit with nothing holding me down.”
“Terra you are the chiefs daughter you are not a regular member of the tribe we have a duty to uphold.”
“Then why don’t you marry tomorrow instead of me you are the first born it should befall to you.”
“Yes I know sister, but father has chosen you as the one to join the tribes. Come now let’s go and eat before bed okay?”
“You go on ahead I’ll be there shortly, if father askes?”
“Don’t worry take your time, I’ll cover you. I love you my Nashota.”
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The time for the wedding has come, my father and I walked toward the other chief and his son. Suddenly there was a loud bang, as pale skinned men came rushing towards us caring metal objects that spit fire and shouting in a language I have never heard.
“Kill the savages, men.” They yelled.
Chaos, reigned, people were running everywhere. Another bang and blood sprayed out of our warriors. Frozen I turned as I watch my father and brother fall to the ground. I let out a scream of agony and sorrow, as mother and I ran to them. Tears rolled continuously down my face They were dead. A man took aim and my mother collapsed. I let out a small shriek before I was struck across the head, I lay on the ground as everything turned black and red.
I woke up on a very large boat. My head hurt where I was struck, I had no idea where I was, and the events of yesterday were fresh in my mind. I began to cry, I looked around and saw I wasn’t the only one. Some other girls were there too some I recognized others I didn’t, they must have been women from the other tribe. I didn’t see any men at all, just women. We were being taken to where I had no clue. What I did know was, my mother, father, and brother were dead. And I was
“I know this is what I am supposed to do, but why?” I said to myself.
“It is what …show more content…
I don’t want that now, but one day soon I might.
“Takoda you are my Nashota my other half please try and understand me now I am frightened I just want to be a free spirit with nothing holding me down.”
“Terra you are the chiefs daughter you are not a regular member of the tribe we have a duty to uphold.”
“Then why don’t you marry tomorrow instead of me you are the first born it should befall to you.”
“Yes I know sister, but father has chosen you as the one to join the tribes. Come now let’s go and eat before bed okay?”
“You go on ahead I’ll be there shortly, if father askes?”
“Don’t worry take your time, I’ll cover you. I love you my Nashota.”
“I love you …show more content…
The time for the wedding has come, my father and I walked toward the other chief and his son. Suddenly there was a loud bang, as pale skinned men came rushing towards us caring metal objects that spit fire and shouting in a language I have never heard.
“Kill the savages, men.” They yelled.
Chaos, reigned, people were running everywhere. Another bang and blood sprayed out of our warriors. Frozen I turned as I watch my father and brother fall to the ground. I let out a scream of agony and sorrow, as mother and I ran to them. Tears rolled continuously down my face They were dead. A man took aim and my mother collapsed. I let out a small shriek before I was struck across the head, I lay on the ground as everything turned black and red.
I woke up on a very large boat. My head hurt where I was struck, I had no idea where I was, and the events of yesterday were fresh in my mind. I began to cry, I looked around and saw I wasn’t the only one. Some other girls were there too some I recognized others I didn’t, they must have been women from the other tribe. I didn’t see any men at all, just women. We were being taken to where I had no clue. What I did know was, my mother, father, and brother were dead. And I was