Father Sun Kuaras'y rose again in the highest point of the sky to illuminate the jungle with all its splendor. Y'shaati, feeling the warm touch of sunlight in her beautiful, tanned and naked body, began to wake up after having spent a rather strange night with I'ppi. Upon observing her own body, the Monkey Queen could see how the little monkey pup was hugging one of her breasts while sucking lightly on her nipple.
Y'shaati couldn't help but blush at seeing such a scene, but at the same time, she experienced a heartwarming and comforting feeling that she had never felt before. She knew exactly what it meant to be female, however, very rarely in her life had she thought about becoming a mother. Given the obvious anatomical differences between her and the Naka'i, as well as the rest of the apes, she simply assumed the role of being the "big sister" for most of the monkeys. Despite this, she always felt pleased with that role.
This was the first time she showed a maternal instinct for a monkey instead of being just a nanny. For a brief moment, she was lost in her own mind imagining what her life would be like if she ever met some male of her same nature... not a monkey, nor a strange human like the ones she had met before... just someone like her.
Once awake, little I'ppi was happy to know that he was still laying next to who had become his savior yesterday. Seeing this, Y'shaati began to think what would be the most convenient thing to do with the little monkey. She couldn't just leave him to his fate in the dangerous jungle. He was just a pup. She didn't have the cold heart to do it. However, being little experienced in maternity issues, she also felt unprepared to raise a small monkey as if it were her own baby. Also, there was also the chance that someone could still be searching for him, like his mother or some member of his family.
With very little options, the monkey-girl made the smartest and safest decision: Y'shaati decided she would take I'ppi with her back home with the Naka'i.
Without wasting any more time, Y'shaati talked to I'ppi. The little monkey agreed with her decision, preferring to be accompanied by Y'shaati at all times instead of being left alone.
The Queen of the Monkeys invited I'ppi to hold on her right shoulder, and immediately, she took the nearest vine to swing through the trees and start the trip back home.
Y'shaati and I'ppi traveled together through Amazonia for two days and two nights until they finally arrived in Petaity. Finally, Y'shaati could get answers about the little monkey's mystery and this little adventure would come to an end...
She would never have imagined that this would be just the beginning of something much bigger... and darker...
During a calm afternoon in the jungle, Y'shaati and I'ppi finally arrived at the great tree of the Naka'i rainforest. At the precise moment when the Monkey Queen set foot on one of its branches, the Naka'i knew that their Guardian had returned.
Y'shaati, howling mightily while beating her proud chest, made her presence known to everyone in the place. Just immediately, dozens of Naka'i approached her, jumping and running in happiness. The Spirit of Amazonia was back at home. Y'shaati, euphoric, let herself be embraced in a loving way by all the monkeys that approached her to welcome her. She kept howling and doing some monkey gestures with them while others clapped and danced.
Just then, after receiving such a warm welcome, Y'shaati directed herself to all the Naka'i to inform them of some important news. Right after, she approached to the branches of the trees to reveal a surprise guest that she was hiding behind some leaves. With a smile, the Monkey Queen introduced I'ppi to all of the Naka'i...
Only a few seconds were enough for that euphoric and loud monkey party to suddenly disappear and the great Naka'i tree to be fall in a deep silence. The Naka'i, completely stunned, couldn't believe what was in front of their eyes:
That creature...
Y'shaati, confused by the monkeys reaction towards I'ppi, brought him closer to the monkeys. But just before that moment could happen, a strong feel of anger and hostility became present. Surprisingly, the Naka'i started growling maddened in disapproval of the little monkey's presence and howling aggressively towards him. Even some began to throw all kinds of objects at the poor pup.
Y'shaati just couldn't believe it... she had no idea of what was going on, but it was clear that, for the Naka'i, I'ppi wasn't welcome...
In an altered state, a group of monkeys quickly ran in search of the Elders, so that they could observe such aberration. The monkey-girl tried to calm the hostile mood of the Naka'i, but it was useless. Poor I'ppi, completely scared, hid quickly behind Y'shaati's back.
It wasn't until the Naka'i elders made their appearance so that the other monkeys would finally remain silent and observe the little monkey with an unfriendly look.
When they finally observed the little creature, the elders turned their gaze towards Y'shaati. A cold and full of disappointment gaze. At that moment, the elders asked her how in the world she came across with such a detestable beast.
She answered by telling the truth of everything that happened, but at the same time, she defended I'ppi saying that he wasn't a beast, but simply a baby. The elders, realizing Y'shaati's ignorance, decided to tell her the truth about I'ppi's true nature. At the same time, all the Naka'i gathered near them to listen attentively to the elders story:
"In a place, very far from here, there is an inhospitable and unknown land, located beyond any safe border of Amazonia: it is known as Pytu, but since many ages ago, our ancestors called it the Dark Lands. An extremely dangerous place, surrounded by a dense fog where the light of Father Sun does not penetrate. Darkness rules that place. In the ancient tales of our ancestors, it is mentioned that, by some curse, all the creatures that live in that land are strangely disproportionated. Colossal predators coexisting in the same place with tiny prey. Home to all kinds of legendary creatures... and many Dark Gods of the Jungle, like Ma'i D'goa. Yes, my darling, the same beast that thou confronted and conquered. It is said that the titanic anaconda lived there a long time ago, and for some reason that we do not know, it ended up living here in Amazonia."
"Going into that place is strictly forbidden. No one who dares to enter there will ever return..."
"Nothing that comes out of that place can be good, the creatures of that place can not be trusted... and that creature... that abomination that hides behind thy back, darling, is one of them!
And this is the worst of all: humans also know about Pytu's existence. However, in their own legends, it is said that in the heart of that terrible place lies a horrible and dark secret. A sin of the past..."
"Remember well this, brothers and sisters:
Beware, secrets are secrets for a reason.
And some do not wish to see them uncovered.
Especially when the secrets are particularly unseemly... "
All the Naka'i, including Y'shaati, stood speechless at the revelation.
However, shortly after this, the silence was interrupted by a small cry. Little I'ppi started crying disconsolately. Between sobs, the little monkey claimed that he wasn't a monster, and that all he wanted was to see his mother again.
When looking deeply into I'ppi's eyes, Y'shaati couldn't help but feel a huge pain and pity for the pup. Fate had sealed his future forever. Thinking about this, she closed her eyes for a moment.
A few seconds after meditating it, the monkey-girl opened her eyes, and turned to look at the Naka'i elders, with a defiant and very serious look on her face. Without hesitation, she pronounced her final decision:
"AHH-AHH OOH-OOH OOOOOH!!"
("Y'shaati help I'ppi return home!!")
Upon hearing this, the Naka'i began to howl desperately and sadly for her commitment. Her monkey brothers and sisters begged her not to make such a mistake. To everyone's surprise, the elders remained in complete silence. All the monkeys wondered why the elders didn't do anything to punish Y'shaati's attitude.
It was easy to deduce from the seriousness in their faces that the elders wouldn't accept the resolve. However, they remembered something very important about her: she wasn't a little girl anymore. She was no longer that little human pup they swore to protect with their lives. Until a few months ago, she had matured a lot until she became the strong and brave human female she is now.
She is now the Queen of the Monkeys, the Guardian of the Jungle... The Spirit of Amazonia.
With just a few words, the elders were determined to respect her decision. All the Naka'i couldn't believe it.
At the end of this, the elders closed the gathering with this sentence:
"Prepare thyself, darling, for it will be a long journey..."
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