Tribe Rules - S02 E04

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Tribe Rules - S02 E04

Read Story: SEASON 2 EPISODE 4

Episode 4: Tribe Rules (2)

Kofi and Tiya were falling through the air. The wind was screaming in their ears. It was a very scary feeling. The waterfall was right next to them. it looked like a giant wall of white clouds. The sound of the water was so loud that they could not even hear their own voices. Kofi held Tiya's hand very tight. He did not want to lose her in the dark. They closed their eyes. They waited for the water to hit them. It felt like they were falling for a very long time. Then, suddenly, they hit the surface of the pool.

The water was freezing cold. It felt like a thousand tiny needles poking their skin. They went deep under the water. Everything was dark and full of bubbles. Kofi struggled to swim back up. He felt Tiya pulling on his arm. They kicked their legs as hard as they could. Finally, their heads popped above the water. They gasped for air. They were in a large, dark pool at the very bottom of the cliff. The waterfall was crashing into the water right next to them. It made the pool very wavy. They swam toward the edge of the water to find a place to rest.

They climbed onto a flat, black rock. They were shivering. Their clothes were heavy and wet. They looked back up at the top of the cliff. It was so high up that they could barely see the edge. They could not see the guards anymore. But they knew they could not stay there in the open. They looked at the waterfall. Kofi noticed something strange. There was a bright, soft light shining from behind the water. "Look, Tiya!" he pointed. They decided to swim toward the light. They pushed through the heavy curtain of falling water. It was hard to breathe, but they did it. Behind the waterfall was a large, hidden cave.

The cave was warm and dry. The light was coming from glowing blue moss on the walls. The moss looked like tiny stars stuck to the stone. The ground was made of smooth, white sand. It felt very soft under their bare feet. The cave was very big. The ceiling was so high that they could not see the top. It felt like a very special place. It was quiet, except for the soft sound of the waterfall outside. They felt safe here. They felt like the Spirit of Hate could not reach them in this secret spot. They walked further into the cave to see what was hidden there.

In the middle of the cave, there were two giant statues. They were made of beautiful, shining stone. One statue was a man with a crown that looked like the sun. He looked very strong and kind. This was the first father of the Sun Tribe. The other statue was a man with a crown that looked like raindrops. He looked very smart and gentle. This was the first father of the Rain Tribe. In the old stories, these two men were brothers. They loved each other very much. They worked together to build the very first village. They stood side by side in the cave, looking out at the entrance.

The two brothers were both holding a giant bowl. The bowl was as big as a small boat. It was made of clear crystal that sparkled in the blue light. But the bowl was empty. There was nothing inside it. Not even a single drop of water. Kofi and Tiya walked up to the statues. They felt very small standing next to them. They looked into the bowl. It was dusty and dry. It looked like it had been empty for a thousand years. They wondered what the bowl was for. Why would the great brothers hold an empty bowl for so long?

Behind the statues, there was a message carved into the wall. The letters were big and easy to read. Tiya leaned forward. She used her smart eyes to look at the words. She read them out loud so Kofi could hear. The message said: "Only when the Sun gives a tear and the Rain gives a smile will the gold return." They both stopped and thought about this. It was a riddle. It was a secret message from the past. They knew it had something to do with the war and the tribes. It was a clue to save their people.

"The Sun gives a tear?" Kofi asked. "My father is the King of the Sun Tribe. He is very proud. He never cries. He thinks crying is for weak people. How can we make the Sun give a tear?" Tiya looked at the words again. "And the Rain gives a smile," she said. "My father is the King of the Rain Tribe. He is very serious. He is always worried about the village. He never smiles. He is always thinking about the next battle. How can we make the Rain give a smile?" They realized that the riddle was about their fathers.

They knew that their fathers were full of hate right now. The Kings were fighting a war. They were angry and they were hurt. But the riddle said they needed to feel something else. A tear of the Sun means the King must feel sad and sorry for the fighting. A smile of the Rain means the King must feel happy and peaceful again. They realized that they had to find a way to make their fathers feel love instead of hate. If the Kings could love each other like the two brothers did, the war would stop. The gold would return. Maybe the gold was the peace and the happiness they all lost.

While they were talking about the riddle, they heard a new sound. It was a scraping sound. It sounded like a giant rock sliding across the floor. They looked around the dark corners of the cave. In the shadows, they saw something move. There was a long, dark shape curled around the base of the statues. At first, they thought it was just a pile of stones. But then, the shape began to move and uncoil. It was a giant snake. It was made of the same gray stone as the floor. It was huge. Its body was as thick as a tree trunk.

The snake moved slowly at first. Its stone scales made a clinking noise as they touched each other. It was a very heavy sound. It lifted its head high into the air. It did not have eyes like a real snake. Its eyes were two bright, glowing gems. The gems were green like the leaves of a deep forest. The snake looked very old and very powerful. It was the guardian of the cave. It had been sleeping for a very long time. The children had woken it up by talking. The snake did not look happy to see them. It hissed, and a puff of old dust came out of its mouth.

Kofi and Tiya backed away. They were very scared. The stone snake was much bigger than anything they had ever seen. It was solid and real. It moved toward them with a wavy motion. It was very fast for something made of stone. The snake opened its mouth wide. It had long fangs made of sharp, clear crystal. It looked like it wanted to protect the bowl and the statues. It thought the children were intruders who wanted to steal the secret. The snake coiled its body, getting ready to jump. It stared at them with its glowing green eyes. It was about to strike.

The children were trapped between the stone snake and the back wall of the cave. They had nowhere to run. The snake's tail lashed out and hit a rock, breaking it into small pieces. The sound was like a hammer hitting a wall. Kofi looked for a weapon, but there was only sand and smooth stone. Tiya tried to stay calm, but her hands were shaking. The snake hissed again. It was getting closer and closer. The green light from its eyes filled the whole cave. It was a monster made of earth, and it looked ready to end their journey right there.

"We have to get to the bowl!" Tiya shouted. She thought maybe the bowl would protect them. But the snake was standing right in the way. It moved its head back and forth, watching their every move. Every time they tried to move to the left, the snake moved to the left. Every time they tried to move to the right, the snake moved to the right. It was a perfect guardian. It would not let them near the statues. The riddle on the wall seemed so far away now. They needed a miracle to survive.

The snake let out a loud roar that sounded like grinding rocks. It pulled its head back even further. This was the moment. It was going to lunge forward and bite. Kofi grabbed a handful of sand and got ready to throw it. Tiya closed her eyes and prayed for help. The giant stone snake opened its crystal jaws one last time. It was the most terrifying thing they had ever seen. The suspense in the cave was so thick you could almost touch it. The fate of the Sun Tribe and the Rain Tribe was about to be decided by a giant stone monster.

What did you think about this episode?

How can Kofi and Tiya escape the giant stone snake?

Do you think the snake is a test they have to pass?

What do you think "the gold" in the riddle really means?

How can a child make a King cry or smile?

Tell us what you think in the comments! We love to read your amazing ideas!

Do you want to know if they survive the snake?