The Birth Of Aki

I know I know! But I couldn't help splitting them in two!

CONTINUES IN AKI’S FOREST

The Birth Of Aki By Jackie

Maru had been sick for days. She lay down on the cold concrete.  The world was full of silence and sickness. Even though she was the goddess of healing and song, Maru’s magical voice could not make a sound. She could not heal herself or anyone else. Something was happening. She lay in a fetal position, with her beak parallel to her knees, until Para, the messenger dove, flew down from the sky and landed next to her. “Maru, you are having a child.” Maru looked up at the beautiful white bird. “A child?” The dove then teleported Maru to the clouds.  Aakash the wolf stood next to her.  “Maru, the goddess of healing.” Aakash said. “You must heal this empty world by birthing a new god to create something new.” Maru’s eyes widened. “But...I never knew I was pregnant! I never knew any of this!” Aakash picked up the goddess and said, “Life is a place of mystery and surprise. You never know what the next phase of the moon will look like. If  I told you, you will never feel the true feeling of  wonder and amazement that you will feel when you see your son’s eyes.” Maru smiled and her bright blue eyes closed. “Hold my hand...n-now…” Maru was now in pain. Aakash held her hand tightly. “You will be fine...come on…” Aakash cheered her on. Maru then started to sing her stress away. Softly, she sang, “Aaaaaa…” Then her voice  got louder. “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!”

Her voice was so large and beautiful, the sun started to glow even brighter than before. Aakash covered his eyes with his sleeve. Then, he heard a little baby giggle. He uncovered his eyes and found himself on a grassy meadow. He then felt something tug his cloak. He looked over to see a baby fox looking up, smiling at him. The sun shined on him like a spotlight. Aakash smiled at the little fox and lifted him up in the air. Maru was no longer in pain. She stood up and took the little fox in her arms.  She smiled at him. Aakash then took the fox from her arms to let him walk. He looked at him and noticed that every step the fox took, a flower bloomed under his feet. Maru gasped. “He makes nature!” Aakash was standing still in shock, but then he picked up Maru and swung her by the arms. “WE MADE A GOD! OH MY GOSH WE MADE A GOD!” He spun Maru around. 

“Ok! OK! I get it! Stop spinning me! I am still a little bit under the weather from giving birth you know!” Aakash set the bird woman down and Maru set the fox on her lap. A breeze blew through the fur of Aakash.  “How about we name him Aki?.” Aakash frowned and then smiled. “He is kind of named after me!” Maru smiled. “Aki, do you like your new name?” Aki then giggled and started  to dance with flowers blooming around him.

THE NEXT MONTH

Aki was wrapped in white cloth on a carved marble table, surrounded by all of the gods and goddesses. Maru and Aakash were sitting in fancy chairs and wore fine clothing. It was the day of Aki’s coronation. Solarus, Lion god of  the sun, touched the fox’s head and said,  “I DECLARE THIS BABY AS ONE OF US, A GOD. I DECLARE AKI THE GOD OF THE WOODS!” The crowd went wild. After that, the gods threw a big feast for the new baby. After they ate, it was time to give gifts. Aki received golden instruments and jeweled pottery and mountains of toys and more. Aki loved every minute of it. But after those gifts were given, Para, the messenger dove flew towards Aki. “Here is something special I made for you.” Para the messenger gave Aki the last gift. It was a slab of clay. Aki was confused. Clay? The crowd looked disgusted. Clay was not suitable for a god. Para then cleared her throat. “It may not look like something special, but this clay can do many things. Clay does not have to be used for work, but it can be used to create. It can be used to imagine.” She put the clay in Aki’s little hands. “You will create amazing things someday. But for now, let your little mind soar and think big.” Aki then stared at the wonderful gift and said his first word, “CREATE!”