BloodMoon

By Miss Keyshia Pearl

Prince Nooka’s rank and prowess are known to be greater than that of Kasaii. The draw between Kasaii and Sam BlackBird constitutes that if Sam cannot overcome them, then he cannot and will not defeat the Pitch Black Wildcat in battle. By default of this draw, Prince Nooka is therefore the rightful victor, and heir to Shonii BloodMoon’s dowry.” At this proclamation, many BlackBirds and BloodMoons erupted in an uproar of dissent, challenging the validity of the victory and accusing the Teshiikaana of using sorcery or witchcraft to increase their strength against Sam BlackBird. But they were silenced with a command from Shaastaa BloodMoon to show respect for the sanctity of their ritualistic war customs. He affirmed that there’d been no trickery, that the rules had been followed, and Prince Nooka was victorious.

The Sun Tribe celebrated with applause and comradery, and the Great Sun affirmed his son’s success. And so was the end of this chronicle… or so it seemed, until Shonii BloodMoon stood, as she’d done a year before. She went to speak directly and quietly to O-Maal, whose brow furrowed with perplexity, and then intrigue, before he reigned in the attention of the audience.
“Chief Lomaasii, Chief BloodMoon, I stand corrected. This trial is not complete, and Nooka may not yet be declared victorious.” Dissatisfaction flashed in the Sun Chief’s expression, and he asked what the matter was? Before O-Maal could answer,
Shonii BloodMoon replied, loud enough for all those present to hear,
“I call on my own champion, to fight on my behalf. I intend to secure my own dowry.”