Cayo Hueso.. Chapter 8,9 and Final Chapter up!
ancienthighway:
I'm finding this story very interesting. It closely follows my knowledge of shamanism in the use of guardian and helper spirits, the use of plants for their healing capabilities, and the use of objects for the shaman to focus on when communicating with the spirit world. It's great to see the story focusing on the benefits of shamanism. After all, that's it's purpose.
starlucid:
Chapter four
Rafa: Melvin?
Melvin: Rafa?
OH MY GOD! You're a WOMAN?!
Melvin tried to sink in deeper into the hot tub perhaps he would drown and no one would remember what an idiot he was........
He drunkenly staggered out of the tub to grovel and apologize to the very much a girl Rafa who stood watching him somewhat amused at his discomfort..
Melvin: Rafa why didn't you tell me you were a woman?
I...am such an idiot I thought all this time you were a man...I am so sorry...you must think me a pig asking you to meet me here...
Rafa: Melvin....it is ok I thought it strange when you asked me to meet you here but...since you are my friend I would meet you anywhere...Don Q told me you said your friend was a man so I figured you thought me a man...
Melvin: Oh my God let me get dressed we will go somewhere else...
Rafa: Why? Don Q's Mother does all the cooking for his bar and she is an excellent cook...just give me a minute I have to talk to that girl there..
Melvin: I was totally prepared for an old bachelor's night out...and here you show up not only not a guy but a beautiful woman!
Rafa: Ahh I disapoint you?
Melvin: No way!
Melvin: Rafa you know that girl in the hot tub?
Rafa: Yes....I know her family.....she is a minor she is only suppose to dance during the day hours her family are very poor so they have let her work here as a last resort she is Not suppose to work nights and private parties.....
Melvin: Oh my God.....nothing happened Rafa...we only danced I'm really pretty drunk....I didn't notice how young she is...
Rafa: Melvin....we have so much to catch up on but I would like you to be sober for the conversation.....I am going to call you a cab and I will call you in the morning well not too early......
Meanwhile......in another part of town..
Sarah: What are we doing here Manuela? Is that a cemetery?
Manuela: Jess Sarah....we must dispose of the remnants of tonights work here in the cemetery where Oya the Queen of the dead will receive them..
She will take the spirit that was bothering you and discipline it.
I am waiting for my cousin Marcos....he is Son of Oya you need him to go in with you he will keep any muertos from bothering you.
He should be here soon...
Ahh there he is...finally!
Marcos: I am sorry I am late I had to go pick up everything at Hilda's house.
Manuela: Sarah this is my cousin Marcos he speaks perfect English.
Marcos: I am very happy to meet you Sarah..
Sarah: Hello Marcos..
Marcos: Sarah stay with me we have to go in quietly and respectfull when we leave we will walk backwards out the door....we will set the bag down and wait for a sign from my Orisha Oya who governs the dead once I have gotten that sign we can leave...are you ready?
Sarah: yes...
Marcos: Are you afraid Sara?
Sarah looked into Marcos beautifull brown eyes and fairly large frame she would follow him to hell and back if she had to....
Sarah: No...
Marcos: Good let's go...
Marcos knocked on the gate nine times....then they entered.
Marcos: Sarah stay close to me ok?
Sarah: Ok...
Marcos placed the bag behind one of the old gravestones...
Marcos: Sarah sit down here now we wait for a sign from Oya that she will accept our offering and the spirit in her realm..
Marcos: Sarah...you seem to be a very brave woman...
Sarah: Me? Brave? Sarah laughed at the very thought of it.
Marcos: Well most girls I know would have peed in their pants by now the cemetery is very active tonight I notice you just stare in amazement but do not look afraid...
Sarah: They don't seem to mean us any harm.
Marcos: No they don't they just like to have fun like us!
Sarah: Actually with exception of the restless spirits this is a beautifull place..
Marcos: I think so too!
Marcos: Sarah you are shivering you are cold in that dress? Let me put my arms around you I will keep you warm while we wait..
Sarah: looked up at him and nodded..
They continued to chat .....Marcos was interested in everything Sarah had done he loved children and wanted to be a teacher some day himself he asked Sarah many many questions...
Marcos: Sarah....can you do me a favor remove your glasses for a moment I want to see something....
Sarah: Ummm...Ok
Marcos: Oh it is just as I thought..
Sarah: What is?
Marcos: Something is missing..
Sarah: Missing?...
Marcos: yes....my mouth on your mouth Sarah...
Sarah found herself responding to the sweetest most intimate kiss she could have ever dreamed of.....
Marcos: Sarah! Look! There is Oya! She has watched us kiss! Now we remain bound even in our afterlife!
Sarah: Where? I want to see her!
Marcos: There!
Sarah saw the outline of a woman in the shadows and then she disappeared...
Marcos: There is our sign Sarah....let's go Manuela must be scared frozen from sitting out there alone all this time...
Elven_Song:
Oooh.. bound even in the afterlife! ;) Together forever.. literally.
Very good! Melvin's encounter with Rafa was quite funny. ^^ Keep going, it's so good!
P.S. I noticed Marcos' pole-ma-jig was sticking right through Sarah in the picture before their kiss. Poor girl! I hope she recovers soon! >.
starlucid:
ROFLMAO!! Elven it's ok I think Sarah was ready for it! LOL!
starlucid:
Chapter Five
Melvin: I made an idiot of myself tonight Salty.
Salty: Don't be so hard on yourself Mel thats a woman's job to make us look stupid!
Salty: I tried to tell you man but you ran out the door..
Melvin: Salty....Manuela and Sarah are not back yet? It's really late.
Salty: Manuela called me on her cell phone and told me they would be late don't worry she said her cousin would put them in a cab straight home when they were done.
Melvin: What exactly are they doing this late?
Salty: It beats the hell outta me! I have no idea... I am a 75 year old married to a girl who could probably be my great grand daughter I don't ask any questions I'm just gratefull she comes home to me when she does.
Just then Sarah walked in and joined them.
Whew! I need some coffee long day!
Salty: Well speak of the lovely devils here they are!
Sarah: I need cream for mine.
Melvin: Sarah......you look so different.......where are your glasses?
Sarah: Oh here in my pocket. You know I only really need them to read Melvin.
Melvin: No it's not your glasses Sarah....you are positively glowing! You look lovely tonight Sarah!
Sarah: I do?
Melvin: yes you do.
Sarah: Melvin that is the nicest thing you have ever said to me brother....thank you!
The change in Sarah was not just skin deep she had an aura of balance and contentment that made her enjoyable to be around Melvin didn't know what Hilda had done to his sister but if she could bottle it she would be one rich woman.
Salty: Ahh! Here is my Queen at last!
Manuela: and ju my king what are doing awake give me a kiss and go to sleep I want to have a cup of coffee with Sarah before we go to bed.
Manuela gave Salty some sugar and like a good little boy he went off to bed happily. Melvin also took Manuela's hint and went off to bed.
Manuela: Ok forget coffee! Tell me what happen in that cemetery!?
Sarah: Oh well....we saw many spirits and we also saw Oya for a brief moment.
Manuela: Oh No! not that......I mean between ju and Marcos!
I know my cousin Sarah.....that thing in the cemetery should have taken five minutes at most....you were there for an hour and a half! Also he whispered in my ear "I want to come to dinner Manuela tommorow do you invite me?" He never comes here he is always busy.....Come on Sarah!
Sarah: He kissed me!
Manuela: Ahhh! I knew it! He was very charming tonight! Sarah Marcos is a good man he doesn't fool around many woman want him on island but he told me that his Orisha would tell him which was the right woman. I think that woman is you...
The next day......Rafa joined them for breakfast....
She looked even better this morning than she did last night Melvin knew he was staring he couldn't even help it.
Rafa: Welll....this morning I was arguing with Abuela she says to me...."the men are going to grab ju ass with that dress Rafa go change jour clothes!" and I'm like Abuela please this clothes is conservative I can wear this to church for God's sake! and she is following me and telling "No ju look like a whore" Finally I told her "Look Abuela these are the colors of my Orisha blue and gold and green.....if you don't like my dress then tell them. She sort of left me alone for awhile and then came back "ju gonna be raped"! So I took Abuelita's hand and looked her in the eye and said "Abuela I have studied Aikido for five years and I am daughter of Ogun do you think any man on this island will dare touch me? She thought about it for awhile and I made my escape!
Melvin sat entranced....he had no idea what the conversation was about he felt still a little drunk from all the vodka ewww....he would never drink vodka again the thought made him want to hurl all over again...
Rafa: Melvin you still look a little green today my friend....Come on let's get into the hot tub you need to sweat out the toxins of last nights drinks! We can relax and talk if Manuela will lend me a bathing suit?
Manuela: Go Rafa in my room bottom drawer of my dresser take your pick of any suit ju want to wear.
Rafa: Good let's go Melvin.
They spent the afternoon in the tub and Rafa was right....the hot tub helped clear Melvins head and he started to feel much better...they chatted away the afternoon....
Rafa: Oh Melvin! Tomorow we are having a ritual do you want to come? It is for the recieving of "The Guerreros" The Warriors.
Melvin: Yes of course I would love to.
Rafa: Good then you are invited my friend.
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