The Lakota Nationart 2:Reservation "Hey White Hawk can I sit with you?" asked Mary. "Sure," White Hawk said with a smile. "Beautiful," Mary looking out on the plains. "I know when I sit here and look out onto the plains I can see how it used to be before the white men came, the way our ancestors saw it," said White Hawk. "Don't you get scared sitting out here by yourself?" asked Mary. "There's nothing to be afraid of," said White Hawk. "Right, you’re a big bad Indian who's not afraid of anything," chuckled Mary. "Well there is one thing I am afraid of," said White Hawk. "What's that?" smiled Mary. "Losing you," said White Hawk. She smiled and kissed him on the cheek and he took her home. Then he started walking home, as he was almost home he kept hearing his name, so he turned around and nobody was there, so he turned back around and kept walking. When he arrived he sat down on his porch, he was looking around and he saw a figure in the far distance, when his older brother walked up, the figure disappeared. “Wasicha" (white men) took Nuka, I've been looking everywhere for him, but can't find him or the guys," said Big Ben. "What?" asked White Hawk. "They took Nuka," said Big Ben. "Where?" asked White Hawk. “Slol wa yea shnee" (I don't know) we have to find him," Big Ben said in the Lakota language. "But where are you and I going to look?" asked White Hawk. "Slol wa yea shnee" (I don't know) but we will start in the morning it's late now," said Big Ben. "Alright," said White Hawk. They went inside and went to bed, when morning came they went into town looking for Nuka but could not find him. "Where's your brothers?" asked the man. I don't know but they will find me and beat y'all to a pulp," said Nuka. "They would have been here already," said man two getting in Nuka's face. When Big Ben and White Hawk were looking for Nuka, a shadow figure came, he was standing in the door way of an abandoned house, White Hawk looked and he could see the figure clearly, it was his ancestor, it was a warrior. "Brother did you see that, look he is standing in the door way," said White Hawk. "Brother there is nothing there, I don't see anything," said Big Ben. White Hawk looked back at the door way and the figure was gone. So they both went inside the house, they were looking around and they went upstairs and came up to a closed door. They cracked it open and saw Nuka slumped over a chair tied up; they walked up cautiously because it might be a trap. So they grabbed Nuka, they felt his body to see if anything was broken or cracked, he did have cracked ribs and he was bleeding from his face. Nuka woke up. "It's a trap brother," frightened Nuka. "I do not fear them," said Big Ben. White Hawk heard a voice, the same voice he heard when he walked Mary home. "White Hawk the white eyes are coming, beat them, take their clothes off and tie them up to that post and leave them there to die," said the voice. White Hawk snapped out of it and looked around but saw nothing. So they grabbed Nuka and opened the door. ​ "Where do you think you’re going?" asked the man. "Taking our brother," said Big Ben. "I like to see you try savage," said the man. "Move out of the way?" asked White Hawk into the man’s face. "No," said the man. White Hawk shoved him out of the way. "Do that again red man, I dare you," said the man. So White Hawk pushed all of them down the stairs and they fell. Big Ben gently sat Nuka down in a corner and ran down the stairs and started fighting. Big Ben found a long board and hit all four of them in the head knocking them out cold. Then White Hawk saw the figure again and remembered what the voice asked him to do. So he told Big Ben to help him take their clothes off and tie them up to a post and leave them there, he thought was weird but he helped his brother, so they did. They left them there outside on a post and went back inside to get Nuka and went home.​ A deputy cop was patrolling and came across them, he slammed on his brakes and ran towards them and untied them all. They told the deputy what happened and they ran down the road naked. The deputy got back in his patrol car and drove to the station. "Sir, I was driving around and I came across four white men tied up to a post naked," said Deputy Peter. "What, did they tell you who did it to them?" asked Sheriff Tim. "They said it was Indians," said Deputy Peter "Where are they now, did they tell you their names?" asked Sheriff Tim. "No they didn't," said peter. "I kind of have an idea who, lets pay them a visit?" asked Sheriff Tim. "Who?" asked Deputy Peter. "White Hawk and his brother," said Sheriff Tim. So they pulled up to the house, Nuka looked out the living room window. "Can you tell me why there's two cop cars pulling up the drive way?" asked Nuka. "What?" asked Big Ben standing on the steps. Running Water, their father opened the door and Big Ben and White Hawk were by the stairs. "Hello Running Water how is you?" asked Sheriff Tim. "Washte" (good) and you?" asked Running Water in the Lakota language. "Good, now we have four witnesses saying that your boys tied them up naked to a post," said Sheriff Tim. Running Water turned around and looked at them. "What's the matter with y'all, it’s not our way," said Running Water. "But father they beat up Nuka," said Big Ben. White Hawk looked past Sheriff Tim and saw the figure again. White Hawks eyes were full of hatred. "Besides, he called us red skins, savages, they had it coming," said White Hawk in anger. "Son," said Running Water. "White Hawk, it was cruel and uncalled for you had no reason to do that to them," said Sheriff Tim. "Okay just like you had no reason to take our land and kill my people, I am speaking for my people who can’t talk from the grave," said White Hawk. "White Hawk," said Big Ben. "White Hawk I have done nothing to your people, but your both are going to have to spend the night in jail," said Sheriff Jason. “Wow, the white eyes win again, put the Indians away, and let the white men go free,” said White Hawk. Deputy Peter handcuffed both of them, and walked them outside and got into the car. White Hawk looked out the window of the car and saw the figure standing beside his father. And they left to go to the station. They arrived at the station, there were cops everywhere and some were talking to other Indian cops. "I smell fear," said Big Ben. "You think we're all afraid of you?" asked another Deputy. "Think again, you’re the one who should be afraid," said Deputy Peter. Deputy Peter threw them in cells. Back at the house Running Water called his older son Spotted Eagle. "Cinsi" (son)," said Running Water in the Lakota language. "Ate, takula nunwe" (father, what is it)?" asked Spotted Eagle. "Your brothers are in jail, they tied up four white men to a post naked, because the beat up Nuka," said Running Water. "Wahi hinhannkin ohan, I yotan chila" (I am coming tomorrow alright, I love you)," said Spotted Eagle in the Lakota language. "Ohan, yotan chila" (alright, love you) to," said Running Water in the Lakota language. It was dark Nuka and Running Water went to sleep as did Big Ben and White Hawk at the jail. ​ Next day everyone in the jail was waking up and they went outside. When Big Ben and White Hawk were walking outside, a man bumped into Big Ben. "Watch where you’re going," said Big Ben. "What did you say?" asked the man. "I didn't mumble, you herd me," said Big Ben. "Come say it to my face red skin," said the man. White Hawk was just standing there listening and watching. All the Native Indians herd what the man called Big Ben. He didn't realize the Indians were behind him, he turned around and just laughed and walked away. Back at the office, Sheriff Tim was gathering paper work on Big Ben and White Hawk, but could not find any real crime. "Bring Big Ben and White Hawk to the office," asked Sheriff Tim. So some of the guards went outside and took Big Ben and White Hawk to Sheriff Tim. They walked in and sat down. "What's the matter, this is a side I've never seen before, especially you Big Ben," said Sheriff Tim. Big Ben looked down with shame. White Hawk raised his head and looked on his right and saw the figure standing in the corner he could see it clearly it wasn't a blur anymore. Then White Hawk looked back at Sheriff Tim and said, "What's the matter you afraid," said White Hawk. "No, you know better," said Sheriff Tim. "Do I Sheriff?" asked White Hawk with a grin. "White Hawk stop, it's over," said Big Ben. "No it's not over until they say it’s over, these pale faces should get what they deserve," White Hawk getting angry. "What are you talking about?" asked Big Ben. "I want revenge on the white eyes," said White Hawk. He looked at Sheriff Tim, he felt something behind him, talking to him, it was the figure and the figure was telling White Hawk what to say. "The white eyes took what was ours, they have taken our children and have flicked them, they have taken their hair, they have murdered them with no cause," said White Hawk full of hatred. "That's the day you started hating the white men?" asked Sheriff Tim. Then the figure disappeared. "That's the day I became ashamed," said White Hawk sitting down. "We all have problems; a lot of people have it harder than you and don't give up. You have to let the past go and start thinking about today’s generation," said the Indian officer. "Alright get out of here, go home," said Sheriff Tim. So they both got up and went to the pay phone and called their father. Running Water drove up to the station and picked them up and drove them home. When they arrived home they saw a moving van, people were carrying things inside the home. "Tokhiye la hunwo" (where are you going)?" asked Big Ben in the Lakota language. "Hohahe kola" (welcome friend) long time," said Running Water in the Lakota language. "Tokhesk he yaun he kola" (how are you friend)?" asked Jimmy in the Lakota language. "Washte" (good)," said Running Water in the Lakota language. "Does White Hawk remember me since I left?" asked Jimmy. "Yes he does," said Running Water. "What is he doing?" asked White Hawk. "Oh you know father, he always greets people that move to the Rez, and he's bringing him over here, why is he bringing him over here?" asked Big Ben. "Sons remember Jimmy?" asked Running Water. "No, just kidding, come here you, it's good to see you, are you staying for good this time?" asked White Hawk. "It's good to be back home, and yes I am here to stay for good," said Jimmy. "Hey you want to come over and watch a movie with us?" asked White Hawk. "Sure lets go," said Jimmy. So they walked to their house and went inside. "Spotted Eagle, what are you doing here?" asked Big Ben. "Dad called so I came down to see how everything is going," said Spotted Eagle. "Hey brother it's great to see you," said White Hawk. "You to brother, hey Jimmy how are you?" asked Spotted Eagle. "Good, it's good to see you again," said Jimmy. "We're going to watch a movie, NUKA, COME ON WE'RE WATCHING A MOVIE," yelled Big Ben. Nuka came running down the stairs and sat down on the couch next to Spotted Eagle. They started to watch a movie and ate popcorn. When the movie was over, it was late, so White Hawk walked Jimmy home and sat down on Jimmy's porch. "What made you move back to the Rez?" asked White Hawk. "I guess I missed living out here, down where I lived it's nothing like this, it's full of people, cars, tall buildings, it feels like you you’re in a cage and that you can only go one way you can't move, but here your free, you have room to run, watch the buffalos come into your yard," said Jimmy. "Wow strong words Jimmy," said White Hawk. "It's good to be back home," said Jimmy. "We're all glad you came back," said White Hawk. White Hawk got up and walked home he went inside and went to bed. Next morning they came downstairs and their father was cooking them breakfast, he brought it to the table and ate. It was very good. When White Haw was finished eating he was on his way to see Jimmy, and Jimmy was on his way to White Hawks house, they bumped into each other. "Where are you going?" asked Jimmy. "Your house, where are you going?" asked White Hawk. "Your house," said Jimmy. They started laughing. Two teenagers and Mary was walking and saw Jimmy. "Haw, keys un he" (hello, how are you)?" asked the teenager in the Lakota language. "Washte" (good)," said White Hawk in the Lakota Language. "Jimmy, how are you?" asked Mary. "I am good, long time," said Jimmy. "Yes to long," said Mary. "White Hawk?" asked Jimmy. "What?" said White Hawk. "Do you want to hang out tomorrow?" asked Jimmy. "That's fine with me,” said White Hawk. "Good, tomorrow then," said Jimmy. So Jimmy walked back to his house and White Hawk walked to his house. As White Hawk was walking home three men jumped White Hawk and threw him in their car. White Hawks father was waiting for him to come home but he never came home. ​ ​ The next day Jimmy came over and knocked on the door. "Ah Jimmy, I was just going over to your house to ask if White Hawk was there?" asked Running Water. "No he's not, he's not here?" asked Jimmy. "No he's not," said Running Water. "That's strange, I watched him go home," said Jimmy. "Help us find him Jimmy?" asked Running Water. “I will, let's go," said Jimmy. "Come on boys," shouted Running Water. So they went out to look for White Hawk. As the men were keeping White Hawk, they tied him up. As they were talking White Hawk was getting himself loose from the ropes, he jumped up and ran out of the building. "Hey get him, keep him from getting to far," yelled the man. So his men ran after White Hawk down the street, as White Hawk was running, Running Water, Jimmy and White Hawks brothers were all looking for him. Nuka was looking out the car window and he spotted White Hawk running. "DAD, DAD, its White Hawk honk your horn," shouted Nuka. Running Water quickly honked his horn and shouted, "Son, get in, quick," shouted Running Water. So White Hawk ran out into the street and jumped in the car. They drove away real fast, and went home. "Do you think they followed us?" asked Nuka concerned. "I don't know, maybe," said White Hawk. "I don't think so, we drove to fast for them to come around the corner," said Spotted Eagle. "Are you alright?" asked Jimmy. "Yes I am fine, I got out before they could really do damage," said White Hawk. "Come, let's eat now, I will fix something to eat, Jimmy would you like to join us?" asked Running Water. "Yes I would like that very much," said Jimmy with a smile on his face. ​ So Running Water fixed them supper and they all ate. As they were eating, Spotted Eagle hardly touched his food. "What is wrong son?" Asked Running Water. "I'm leaving tomorrow morning," said Spotted Eagle. "You're leaving," saddened Nuka. "But you just got here it seems like," said White Hawk. "I know, but I have a home, a job that I need to get back to," said Spotted Eagle. "But I thought this was your home?" Asked Nuka. "This is my home, I was born here silly. I have a new home now in the city," said Spotted Eagle. White Hawk got up from the table and sat down outside on the porch. Spotted Eagle followed. "I'm sorry, but I have a new #life, away from this place, there are better thighs out there than this place brother, that nobody knows about it or hasn't tried to leave and discover it, but I will come and visit," said Spotted Eagle. "When? Another three or four years maybe," said White Hawk crossing his arms. White Hawk got up and pushed Spotted Eagle out of the way and went inside. It was time for Jimmy to go home now. So he excused himself and went home. Running Water cleaned up as everyone else went to bed, Running Water finished cleaning and went to bed as we'll. Next morning it was time for Spotted Eagle to go home, back to the city. He gathered his things and put them in the car. "Goodbye father, I'll come and visit again real soon," said Spotted Eagle. "Washte" (good)," said Running Water in the Lakota language. "Bye brother, be good yeah, don't be a stranger," said Big Ben. "I won't, see ya, bye Nuka, you need to stop growing on me," smiled Spotted Eagle. "I can't help that I am growing," chuckled Nuka. "White Hawk, be good yeah, stay out of trouble," said Spotted Eagle. "I promise," said White Hawk. "Good," said Spotted Eagle. Spotted Eagle got into the car and drove off, back into the city. "Come on, let's go back inside," said Running Water. "Hey!" Shouted Jimmy running up to their house. "Come on in Jimmy, what's wrong, somebody's chasing you?" Laughed Big Ben. "No, I have great news for you guys," said Jimmy with excitement and out of breath. "What?" Asked Big Ben in confusion. "Your mother called my mother, and she told me, that your mom is coming home tomorrow morning, 80am Indian time, and that she is going to be working at home," said Jimmy. "Mother!" Shouted Nuka with joy. "Angel," said Running Water. "Mom is coming home!" Nuka shouted with excitement. "That's great, we should celebrate, let's go to Batty's convenient store and get a coke," said White Hawk. Bats convenient store is in South Dakota, on the Pine Ridge indian Reservation, or what we call them texaco station, or Stripes, or 7 eleven. So they all went to the car and got inside, as White Hawk was about to get in, he saw the figure, he waved at the figure and the figure waved back. White Hawk got in the car and buckled up. "Who were you having at son?" Asked Running Water. "Nobody, just another one of my friends," said White Hawk looking out the car window. Big Ben looked at his brother in confusion, there was nobody there. As they arrived at Batty's convenient store in the parking lot, a couple of young boys drove up real fast, throwing dust every where and playing there music loud, and honking there horn. They got out of the car and started jumping on hoods of cars that parked there, they jumped on Running Waters hood and put his hand over his moth and made an Indian noise and smile an went inside. "Do you know those guys?" Asked Running Water. "Yeah, Haskell and his boys, there jerks," said White Hawk. "And bullies," said Nuka. "Come, let's go inside and get a coke," said Running Water getting out of the car. So they walked inside and got a coke and sat down. Batty's convenient store is located in South Dakota, on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. It's what we call a Texaco station, Stripes, Uncles, Valero gas stations. "When mom comes home tomorrow, I'm going to give her a big fat hug and a kiss," said Nuka. "Brother I think were all going to do that," smiled Big Ben. So they finished their coke and got in the car and drove back home. When they arrived home they took showers in cold water and went to bed. Because they do not have hot running water, even in the winter time, the water is cold. After they showered they went to bed. Nuka was so excited that he couldn't sleep, finally he decided to sleep. When morning came everybody was already up early, except Nuka he was still sleeping because she stayed up to late. They heard car outside of the house; they all looked out the window and ran outside. "Mother!" White Hawk said in excitement. "Oh I've missed my boys," smiled Angel hugging White Hawk. "Mom, we've missed you to," said Big Ben giving her a hug. Running Water stepped outside, and walked towards her, they both looked at each other for a long time and smiled. Running Water wrapped his arm around hers and brought her inside the house to eat breakfast. White Hawk went and woke Nuka up. "Hey, brother, mom is here. You stayed up to late last night didn't you," smiled White Hawk. "Yes," Nuka rubbing his eyes from sleep. He jumped up out of bed and ran out into the kitchen. "Mom!" Ran Nuka with excitement. "Nuka," smiled Angel. "Are you here to stay for good, no more working miles away from home?" Asked Nuka. "No more, my boss said I can do my work from the house and he'll come and get my work," smiled Angel. "Sounds good to me," smiled Nuka. As they were eating, they had a lot of stories to tell her. So they told there stories. When they were finished the boys helped Running Water clean up and go to White Clay groceries store on the edge of Nebraska and pine ridge. As they drove to White Clay White Hawk was seeing the figure again as he was looking out the window. He just shook his head and the figure went away. They arrived at the groceries store and went inside. White Hawk was looking at things, he happened to look out the store window and saw the figure across the street, then he saw Jimmy walking over and came inside. White Hawk turned and BAM! There was the figure standing right in front of him, it startled him a bit. White Hawk closed his eyes and then opened them, the figure was gone and he saw Jimmy. "Tokhesk he ya un he kola" (how are you friend)?" Asked White Hawk in the Lakota language. "Washte" (good)," said Jimmy in the Lakota language. "What are you doing?" Asked White Hawk. "Shopping, what are you doing?" Asked White Hawk. " Nothing just waiting on my mom to get done shopping as we'll," said Jimmy. "We'll we can wait together," said White Hawk. So they sat down on the wooden steps of the store. "You no, it's really good to be back in Pine Ridge, all my friends are here, I even grew up here with you. I'm glad I came back," said Jimmy. "Me to "kola" (friend)," said White Hawk. "White Hawk?" Asked Jimmy. "Yeah," said White Hawk. "Were friends right?" Asked Jimmy. "More than friends Jimmy, were brothers," said White Hawk smiling. "Yeah, brothers, nothing can come between us, we'll always be best friends, forever, brothers forever," said Jimmy. "That's right, nothing is going to change that, nothing, brothers for #life," said White Hawk. They both looked out into the open. White Hawk saw the figure again and was in anger, then he looked at Jimmy and back at the figure. "Uh, I got to go, I'll see ya later," said White Hawk quickly getting up and going inside the store. Jimmy just stared and watched him quickly go inside. "Jimmy! Shouted Jimmy's mother. He walked over and they got into the car and they went back to pine ridge. As did White Hawk and his family. "In the next short book you will start to see White Hawk getting worse. Now he will start to hear the figure talk to him, and White Hawk will talk to the figure as we'll. It may just break up a strong friendship. We shall see."

The Lakota Nation 1800's On a hot summer day over the Great Plains, their stood two young men by the name of Talking River and Little Creek, they are brothers. As they were riding across the Great Plains they had stopped and got off their "tusuhnke" (horses) and got on their stomachs and crawled over the hill, they both looked over and saw ten "wasicha" (white men) with guns and their "winyan" (women). So they got up slowly, got back on their horses and rode back to their village. They told "ithanchan" (chief) EE-Shah-Konee what that have seen. So he told his "ozuyes" (warriors). "Ride and meet them, they are probably fur traders," said Chief EE-Shah-Konee. "Or they want our land?" asked Talking River getting on his horse. Little Creek and Chief EE-Shah-Konee got on their horses and on their way to see theses "wasicha" (white men). "So this is Lakota territory?” asked Joseph. "Yes now these Natives are thieves, and I would keep those women close," said George. "Why?" asked Danny. "You don't want to know why," said George. "Tell me, I want to know?" asked Danny. "They'll take them away, or kill them, or even make them their own," said George. "We'll we won't let that happen," said Joseph cleaning his gun. "You can't beat them; the Lakota people will have us wiped out. There are more of them than you think, twice as much as the Apaches," said George getting up from sitting. So when the white people were doing what they wanted the Lakota's were all lined up on the hill. Joseph saw the Lakota's first and yelled, INDIANS! You can tell that the "wasicha" (white men) were afraid. So the white eyes started to run for their guns as usual and came back and starred at the Lakota warriors for a while. Then the warriors came down the hill and arrived inside the white man’s camp and got off their horses. "What are you doing here, Joseph translate that so they can understand?" asked George. "We speak very well english," said Little Creek. "Good, now tell me what you’re doing here on our camp?" asked George. "We ask same question, what are you doing here on Lakota lands," asked Chief EE-Shah-Konee?"Danny tell them," said George. "Oh, we'll we are fur traders, yeah we're fur traders," said Danny. "I don't believe these "wasicha" (white men) they are liars," whispered Little Creek. Talking River told Chief EE-Shah-Konee that his brother and he were going to look around the camp. "Hey where are y'all going, get back here, or I will shoot y'all both," said Danny. "No, don't shoot, they'll have us slaughtered," said George. So Talking River and Little Creek went around the camp, Talking River saw a table with what looked like hair. Talking River thought it was Mexican hair, then he got a closer look, he picked it up and it was shiny and oily to the touch, it wasn't Mexican hair, it was Indian hair. Talking River grabbed all of them and showed it his little brother. "Ha ho" (look at this)?" asked Talking River in the Lakota language. "Takulua nunwa" (what is it)?" asked Little Creek in the Lakota language. "It’s Indian hair, these "wasicha" (white men) are not fur traders, they are scalp hunters," Talking River said in the Lakota language furiously. So they ran back and started talking to Chief EE-Shah-Konee in Lakota. "I told you these "wasicha" (white men) were liars, this is Indian hair, not fur traders, but scalp hunters," said Little Creek. Chief EE-Shah-Konee looked straight at the white men and back at his warriors. They got on their horses and Chief EE-Shah-Konee said, "We will be back tomorrow." So the white eyes turned around and Danny asked. "Joseph go back and check on the ladies?" asked Danny. "Okay, I'll check on the scalps to," said Joseph. But what they didn't know was Talking River put the scalps in his bag before he went back to tell Chief EE-Shah-Konee. Joseph checked on the ladies and then we walked over and saw the table was empty. "THE SCALPS ARE GONE," shouted Joseph. "What do you mean gone?" asked Danny. "Those savages stole them?" asked George. "Yes," said Joseph. "Well they will be back," said George. The Lakota's showed the Indian hair to their village. The next morning Chief EE-Shah-Konee gathered most of his warriors and went to meet the white eyes once again. As the women were cooking and bathing the men, one of the younger women looked up and screamed. All the men came running out with their guns. "What's wrong?" asked Danny out of breath. The young lady pointed towards the hills, they all looked and it was the Lakota warriors all lined up and war paint on. Chief EE-Shah-Konee looked at Talking River and nodded his head. Talking River raised his hand and yelled they started to ride down the hill and into the white man’s camp. All the men started firing and some Lakota warriors jumped off their horses and landing on the men killing them. Chief EE-Shah-Konee was on the hill watching his warriors. They killed the white men and burned the camp down. The warriors took the women and tied them up and walked as the warriors rode their horses. When they arrived to their village Little Creek said, "Le-anpetu washte" (this is a good day)," Little Creek said in the Lakota language. "Hau, anpetu washte" (yes, it is a good day)," answered Talking River in the Lakota language. So when they took the "wasicun winyan" (white women, in Lakota language). When they to them to the village the Indian women and their "wakeheja" (children, in Lakota language), were all starring at the "wasicun winyan" (white women, in Lakota language). The warriors stopped and got off their horses, they took them to the "winyan's tipi" (woman's house, in Lakota language), to dress them up. The Lakota "winyan" (women, in Lakota language), dressed them and sent them back outside to the "ozuyes" (warriors, in Lakota language). All the women were scared and looking down, this one young lady she liked how Little Creek looked. Her name is Katie; she looked up at Little Creek. Little Creek looked at her with confusion. "We will see who gets who, if one gets left behind let her go, or give her away to another tribe!” shouted Talking River to all the men. All the women were afraid, devastated, shocked, the ozuyes" (warriors, in Lakota language), grabbed the women and jerking them around like rag dolls. Most of the women were hitting, biting and kicking the warriors. Katie kicked and punched a warrior, the warrior pushed Katie knocking her down then grabbing her by the arm and dragging her, she kept twisting and turning, finally she got loose and Katie quickly got up and ran. Little Creek ran after her, he grabbed her and jerked her towards him and turned her around about to slap her but he looked into her eyes and told the other warrior she was taken. "You want her "hoksilla" (boy)?" asked Talking River in the Lakota language. "Huh" (yes)," said Little Creek in the Lakota language. "Toksha ake wacin yuanktin ktelo" (I should see you again)," said the warrior in the Lakota language. So Little Creek pushed Katie into his brothers "tipi" (house, in Lakota language), and there were other people in there as well, and children. Little Creek asked. "Lol wahcheen" (are you hungry)?" asked Little Creek in the Lakota language. "He asked if you are hungry," said Talking River. "You speak English?" asked Katie. "Yes we all do," Said Little Creek eating. "It's very good food," said Katie. "Pilamaya" (thank you)," said Little Creeks mother in the Lakota language. "Pilamaya?" asked Katie. "Yes it means thank you in our language," said Talking River. As the "apawi" (sun, in Lakota language), was going down it was getting "sapa" (black-dark, in Lakota language), and it was time for bed, so they all lay down and went to sleep. The next morning they all woke up and went outside, Talking River and his band of warriors went out to hunt "tutanka" (buffalo, in Lakota language), then Little Creek and Katie's started to walk out. Katie stood outside looking at the little children play house and pretend hunting, then some of the women and Talking River came back with "tutanka talo" (buffalo meat, in Lakota language). "Lila tanyan wacin yun ke, tokek ya un he?" (cousin it is good to see you, how are you) asked Little Creek. "Lila tanyan wa unnis tok" (I am fine and you)?" asked Talking River in the Lakota language. "Washte" (good)," said Little Creek in the Lakota language. "How's the "winyan" (woman) doing?" asked Talking River in the Lakota language. "Washte" (good) she is learning fast and yours?" asked Little Creek. "She is also learning, I took her on the hunt today, she watched the other women cut the buffalo," said Talking River. "Washte" (good)," said Little Creek. "Has "ina" (mother) told you to marry her or have baby's?" asked Talking River. "Heyah, slol-wa-yea-shnee" (no, I don't know), she is my woman," said Little Creek. "Yeah she is, it will be good we can give her an Indian name as well", said Talking River. "Cinks" (my son) getting married and having "hoksicala's" (babies)", asked "ina" (mother) in Lakota language? "Ina" (mother)," said Little Creek. Little Creek walked over towards Katie has she was talking and laughing with the Indian women and the white women. He grabbed her and took her to the hills and sat her down. "It's beautiful here," said Katie. "What about changing your name into an Indian name?" asked Little Creek looking out onto the plains. "Changing my name, I can do that, what will the call me?" asked Katie. "Slol-way-shnee" (I don't know) we have to go to "unci" (grandmother)," said Little Creek in the Lakota language. "Alright," said Katie looking back on the plains. "Do you want to get married?" asked Little Creek. "Yes, that is my dream to be married, I always wanted to be married," said Katie with excitement. Little Creek looked at Katie with confusion, he thought to himself, "it was her dream to get married to an Indian." So they went back to the village and they told Chief EE-Shah-Konee that there were going to get married and then they went to bed.​ Next morning they all went outside and Chief EE-Shah-Konee said, "Hau anpetu washte" (yes it is a good day) this "wchasha" and "winyan" (man and woman) came to be married today," said Chief EE-Shah-Konee in the Lakota language. "Woooo," shouted Talking River. Then they all the warriors yelled and shouted. Some wished them "washte wapi" (good luck, in Lakota language). A little "wicin" (girl, in Lakota language), gave them a "sunka" (dog, in Lakota language), to protect them or eat him when things get tough. A "hoksilla" (boy, in Lakota language), gave Katie a "wacha" (flower, in Lakota language). "Unci" (grandmother, in Lakota language), called them to her "tipi" (house in Lakota language), and sat them down. "Ah kay wan chec keyh ktay low" (it was good to see you again), we need to find out what your new name will be," said the old woman. "What are we going to call her?" asked Little Creek. "Her name is going to be Maya Doo Rider," said the grandmother. So Katie accepted the name that was given to her. She is now called Maya Doo Rider. So they walked out of grandmother’s house and went on their way. Maya Doo Rider went with the women to clean the buffalo meat. As Maya Doo Rider was cleaning the meat she looked up and saw her husband playing with the boys a teaching them along the way. As "ozuyes" (warriors, in Lakota language), came back from the stream, one of the warriors nearly fell off his horse; Talking River ran towards the warrior and caught him before he hit the ground. Talking River helped the warrior to his "tipi" (house), the warrior was bleeding badly, he had been shot in the "tezi" (stomach) in the Lakota language. "What happened?" asked Little Creek running inside the "tipi" (house). "Tohan" (when) we were hunting near the stream some "wasicha" (white man) came after us and shot at us, hitting him, then more of them started to chase us," said the "ozuyes" (warrior) in the Lakota language. Little Creek and Talking River looked at each other and nodded their heads; they both got up and went outside. "So were going to "kte wasicha" (kill the white men)?" asked Little Creek in the Lakota language. "Hin" (yes)," said Talking River in the Lakota language. "Takula nunwe, tokhiya la hunwo" (what is it, where are you going)?" asked Maya Doo Rider. "Kte wasicha" (kill the white men)," said Little Creek. "Ohan, I yotan chila" (alright, I love you)," said Maya Doo Rider. "I yotan chila" (I love you to)," said Little Creek. "Let's go," said Talking River. So Talking River jumped on the warrior’s horse and Little Creek jumped on his horse and rode to the white man’s camp. They stopped and saw smoke, they knew they were close. So they rode some more and got off the horses and crawled on their bellies, they looked down and saw the white men, so they crawled back to their horses. They jumped on the horses and yelled, they rode down the hills towards the white man’s camp. The white men looked and saw Talking River and Little Creek, so they got up and started shooting at them. Little Creek rode his horse and jumped off and landed on a white man killing him and then the other white men were all dead and scalped. So they took some things and went back to the village. When they rode up to the village Maya Doo Rider was waiting for Little Creek. "How is the man doing?" asked Talking River. "Washte" (good)," said Maya Doo Rider in the Lakota language. "Good, you’re learning fast" said Talking River. "Are you both alright," asked Maya Doo Rider looking them over. "Yes we're fine," said Little Creek. "I have to tell you something," said Maya Doo Rider with a smile. "What?" asked Little Creek. "We're going to have a "hoksicala" (baby)," Maya Doo Rider said with excitement. Little Creek yelled with joy and picked her up and twirled her around. Then she went about her day. Little Creek walked towards the grassy hills of the Great Plains and sat down with a smile on his face. Talking River came walking up from behind and sat down next to Little Creek. "Toka he hwo" (what's wrong), why are you smiling like that?" asked Talking River in the Lakota language. "I am going to be a father," said Little Creek. "Ate, washte, lila washte, hokahey, anosoptan" (father, good, very good, pay attention, and listen), you tell him our stories, teach him or her our ways of living and surviving, for there will come a time when our ways of #life will disapear," said Talking River. "I will," said Little Creek. "Washte" (good)," said Talking River. So they both went back to camp and went inside the "tipi" (house) and it was getting dark, so they went to bed and fell asleep. When everybody was a sleep Little Creek was dreaming a bad dream and he was talking in his dream. Maya Doo Rider woke him up and he fell back to sleep. ​ Next morning Little Creek woke up and went outside and sat down on the grassy plains on a hill looking out on to the plains. "Unci" (grandmother) followed Little Creek and sat down next to him. "Tell me about your dream?" asked Grandmother with a soft voice. "I had a dream about our child, and it was a boy. As he got older and strong he became a man and had a child of his own, but I was not there to see it, something happened," told Little Creek. "What happened?" asked Grandmother. "The white men came to our camp and took our strong warriors away; they started shooting at our camp. Children were running, some children got shot along with their mothers and the old ones. Next thing I know they are taking the survivors to a fort, they put us in cages like animals. Then the whites grabbed me and threw me into a black hole with a Grizzly bear, then Talking River was covered in blood, I don't know what happened after that," said Little Creek. "You will know when that day comes," said Grandmother. They both walked back to the village and Maya Doo Rider was really pregnant she looked like she was going to have twins. She was preparing food with the other women. As the food was done they all gathered and ate, Talking River had something to say. "Today our chief is very sick, with these feast we will honor our chief," Talking River sitting down and eating. Chief EE-Shah Konee asked for Talking River and Little Creek to come to his "tipi" (house). "Tokeke ya un he" (how are you)?" asked Chief Ee-Shah-Konee. "Lila tanyan wa un nis tok" (I am fine and you)?" asked Talking River. Little Creek walks inside. "Little Creek my son, I want you and Maya Doo Rider to have the best times and years while you can," said Chief Ee-Shah-Konee. "What do you mean?" asked Little Creek. "Unci" (grandmother) came to my "tipi" (house) and told me about the dream you had. Talking River my son, I want you to become Chief of the Lakota people," said Chief Ee-Shah-Konee. "I would be honoured," Talking River taking the staff. "Now go, I have said all i needed to say, I will see you on the other side," said Chief EE-Shah-Konee. So they turned around and walked outside. When the time came Chief Ee-Shah-Konee died, he is now with his ancestors. The next night Maya Doo Rider gave birth to "cincala" (child), a "hoksicala hoksila" (baby boy). As he grew, Little Creek taught him everything. He hunts "tutanka's" (buffalos) with the other men. As Little Creek was inside his "tipi" (house) he got up and called for his son. His son came and went inside. "Son, I had a dream long ago, which the Lakota people were happy and prosperous, but then change came to the Lakota people, the “wasicha were “sota” (white men were many). I am glad that I lived this long to see you grow up into a man, and may you have many children," said Little Creek. Grey Eagle just looked at Little Creek with confusion and walked away outside. Then it started getting dark and everyone was asleep. ​As they were sleeping Grey Eagle was woken up by a noise outside, so he quietly got up and poked his head out and looked around. He saw "sota waschia" (many white men) on horses, Grey Eagle grabbed his knife from behind; Talking River grabbed his arm gently and shook his head. Talking River went outside then all the women, and children and men came out. ​ ​​ "What do you want here?" asked Talking River. "Were moving injuns to our forts," said soldier one. "We're not going anywhere," said Talking River crossing his arms. Some of the "akichita" (soldiers) were looking at some of the "wasicun women" (white women) they had and started smiling at them. Talking River whispered into his wife's ear telling her to take the women and children and the old ones to the hills before the fight started. One soldier was looking at Maya Doo Rider, Grey Eagle stared at the white man and so did Little Creek. "What's wrong red man, afraid I'm going to steal your woman?" asked a soldier getting off his horse. Little Creek got his knife out and threw it into the soldiers face. Then guns started to go off. The "winyan" (women) started to scream and run with their children. As Little Creek was fighting he saw his son fight as well, when the battle was over Little Creek looked up across the plains and saw many more whites, he quickly looked at his son and nodded telling him to run and go with the women and children. The warriors fought again, this time many Native Indians were killed. The soldiers gathered the wounded and left the dead, and tied the wounded up behind their horses and made them walk to their fort. All the women and children looked back and saw smoke, but no more guns firing, so they all came down from hiding. ​ "Mother, they are gone, we have to go after them," said Grey Eagle franticly. "How there are too many?" asked an old Indian man. "Slol wa yea shnee" (I don't know)?" asked Grey Eagle. So as some of the Lakota people were at the fort in cages. One of the soldiers asked Little Creek to stand up and come with him. But Little Creek would not listen, so the soldier opens the door and starts beating him, Little Creek finally got up and went with the soldier. They untied him and threw him in a pit with a bear, a grizzly bear; it was tied up to a post, a strong post. Little Creek looked at the Grizzly bear; the Grizzly bear stood up real tall and roared. "I will not fight the bear for your amusement," said Little Creek. The bear stood real tall then came down on all fours and tried to run but could not reach Little Creek, so Little Creek got close to where the bear could reach him. The bear attacked him, Little Creek was on the ground and the grizzly bear was on top of him, clawing at his chest and stomach, an Indian scout quickly shot the grizzly in the head. "Why did you do that?," shouted the soldier. "There is a story behind the grandfather bear to the Lakota people, if he would have killed that bear, the bears body would go up and become a mosquito, but I am not Lakota so I shot the bear," said the Indian scout. So a soldier dragged Little Creeks body to a different cage, they grabbed a bucket of water and poured it all over him, now he was laying in his own pool of blood. "Brother," shouted Talking River. "He won't last long, he'll be dead by morning," said the soldier. Back at the Lakota village, Grey Eagle was pacing back and forth, he stopped and faced his mother and said, "I have an idea, mother you’re going to put your old clothes on and change your name back to Katie. Then you go into the fort and tell them that you need strong men to work your farm. When you get all the warriors out the rest of us will kill and burn everybody that is in that fort," said Grey Eagle. So the Indian women dressed her into her old clothes and went to the fort. As they arrived Grey Eagle told the warriors to hide in the long grass. Maya Doo Rider walked up to the fort and went inside. "Yes ma'am can I help you?" asked a soldier. "Yes, I need strong men to work on my farm?" asked Maya Doo Rider. So the soldier walked her to the cages she saw many of her people. Then she saw Little Creek, "What happened to this man?" asked Maya Doo Rider in shock. "We'll Mrs....?" asked the soldier. "Uh Katie," said Maya Doo Rider. "We'll Katie he got into a fight," lied the soldier. "I want all of them?" asked Maya Doo Rider. "Ma'am, are you sure, even this one?" asked the soldier pointing at Little Creek. "Yes, even him," said Maya Doo Rider. "We'll men you herd the lady," said the soldier letting them go. So they let them all go. When they got far enough away Grey Eagle and his warriors burned and killed everybody in that fort. When they arrived back at their camp Maya Doo Rider was crying, everybody saw them, their mother came running out and screaming, even crying. Talking River carried Little Creek to grandmothers "tipi" (house) to see what can be done. Talking River came out and saw everybody standing around grandmothers "tipi" (house). "He is not going to make it," said Talking River. Everybody left and went inside their "tipi's" (houses) praying until it got dark then everybody went to sleep. Maya Doo Rider was watching over Little Creek, finally she fell asleep. When morning came she woke up and went over to Little Creeks side and saw that his stomach was not moving, so she put her face up against his and felt no breath no air, he must had died when everybody was sleeping. "Grey Eagle, wake up, your father has gone to be with our ancestors," said Maya Doo Rider crying. "No," Grey Eagle running out of the "tipi" (house). Everybody tried to go inside but it was too crowded, so Talking River picked him up and buried him next to Chief Ee-Shah-Konee along with their ancestors before them. As the years have come and gone, they no longer talk about the dead, Grey Eagle was grown; he is a lot like his father Little Creek. Maya Doo Rider is going to be a grandmother, Grey Eagle and his wife are going to have a "hoksicala wicin" (baby girl). "Cinis" (son), I am very proud of you, that you are starting a new #life a new family, may you have many children," said Maya Doo Rider. Talking River was old and ill, so he called Grey Eagle and Talking River gave Grey Eagle the staff, Grey Eagle is now the Chief of the Lakota tribe. The old ways are gone, now there is a new generation to come. Little Creeks son had two boys after the girl was born, when the two boys were grown, both of them had baby boys. Only one of the boys had no children. The first boy had four boys, Spotted Eagle, Big Ben, White Hawk and Nuka. The 1800's are gone along with our ancestors, but now there is a new generation coming.

The Indian Who Needed To Change "Hey Little Crow?" asked Big Man. "What do you want?" asked Little Crow getting annoyed. "Nothing I just wanted to talk to you," said Big Man. "About what?" asked Little Crow. "Oh where to begin, let’s start with where you stole my squaw," said Big Man. "Your squaw?" asked Little Crow. "Yes," said Big Man. "I don't remember, matter of fact she likes me more than she does you," said Little Crow. "What could she possibly see in you, do you think she wants to be with a half-breed, whose daddy is a white man," said Big Man. "You need to learn when to shut up," said Little Crow getting angry. "Let’s go then half-breed outside," said Big Man walking outside. So Little Crow and Big Man started fighting. They both pulled out their knives and started swinging them at each other. Big Man almost cut Little Crow, but ended up cutting his sleeve on his shirt. Little Crow cut Big Man in the arm and he was bleeding. Then they both dropped their knives and started throwing punches at each other. Finally two male teachers came running out of the building and stopped them. They told them both to go to the principal’s office and they did. "Alright, Big Man go see the nurse, who started it?" asked Principal Greg Tail Feather. "Big Man, he always starts it, I always finish it," said Little Crow. "I am going to call your parents and his as well" said Principal Greg Tail Feather. As he was making the call, Little Crow's big brother was walking to the office to copy some papers. When he looked in the window he saw Little Crow. "Little Crow this has to stop," said Kicking Bird. "Big Man started it," said Little Crow. "There is a better way of handling a situation, go see the Principal or a teacher," said Kicking Bird. "Yes, you can always come and see me," said Principal Greg Tail Feather. "See, just go to him, you don't have to fight," said Kicking Bird. "Brother we've been fighting our whole lives, it’s in our blood," said Little Crow. "Let’s talk, why you hate the white eyes so much?" asked Greg Tail Feather. "They took everything from us, they took what they had no right to take," said Little Crow. "It was not these people that stole from us, it was their ancestors, this is a whole new century cousin, a whole new generation, so make the most of it," said principal Greg Tail Feather. "Your father is waiting on you." So they walked out to the car and got in and drove home. "Son,” said Rocky Crow. "Father," Little Crow said in sarcastic. "Care to explain?" asked Rocky Crow. "Big Man started it, and I finished, end of story," said Little Crow. "Son, Principal Greg Tail Feather told me," said Rocky Crow. "I know, alright, he gave me a long lecture, like Grandfather would have given me," said Little Crow crossing his arms. "One day brother, you're going to have to grow up," said Kicking Bird. When they arrived home, there mother, White Dove was cooking. "Oh, Little Crow, your Grandfather wants you to walk with him," said White Dove. "Why?" asked Little Crow dipping his fry bread in a pot of chilly. "He wants to tell you a story," said White Dove. "Can't," said Little Crow. "Can't or won’t," said White Dove crossing her arms. "Got things to do, can’t he find someone else to tell his stupid story to," said Little Crow. "What are you going to do, get into trouble on the Rez, stories are not stupid, they are what holds us all together," said White Dove. "Whatever," Little Crow walking out and slamming the screen door from behind. He saw his Grandfather sleeping in the chair outside, he quietly walked passed him. "Things have changed I can see it in your eyes," said Grandfather. "Ah man," Little Crow said under his breath. "How's that, that I am at war with the white man," said Little Crow. "The truth was always the truth, you have to lose yourself before you find yourself," said Grandfather wisely. "I can't find crap, it’s all decided for me," said Little Crow raising his voice. "Are you done whining?" asked Grandfather walking away. "Where are we going?" asked Little Crow. "To the past," said Grandfather. "I've been waiting for you," smiled Grandfather. So they went walking out to the plains and sat down on the grass. "My grandson, I am going to tell you a story...." said Grandfather. "I don't need stories grandpa, I got problems," said Little Crow. "Ah you’re pitiful," said Grandfather. So Little Crow got quiet and let his Grandfather tell his story. "A long time ago there were three "ozuyes" (warriors) in the Lakota language.” Out on the plains, they were letting their horses drink from a stream. When their horses stopped drinking the men saw a log cabin across the stream. So they rode up real slow and stopped, the door started to slowly open. A couple came out, they had no weapons but only a black book they called the Bible. "Would you like to come inside and eat with us?" asked Shawn motioning his hand to come inside. The warrior's looked at each other and got off their horses and went inside. "What brings you here to our home?" asked Shawn. "We came to give our horses water," said Spotted Tail. "Is there more of you?" asked Becky. "Hin sota" (yes, many), there are more of us," Spotted Tail said in the Lakota language. "Can we go and see?" asked Shawn. "We will take you," said the second warrior. So the warriors went outside, Shawn and Becky saddled up their horses and followed the warriors. When they arrived at the village they were amazed at what they saw," said Grandfather. "Big deal, times have changed grandpa," said Little Crow. "Times maybe, but people haven't, it was not these people that stole our lands grandson, it was their ancestors, these people now want to be connected," said Grandfather. "I have to go, we can finish it later," said Little Crow leaving his Grandfather sitting on the grass. ​ Little Crow walked away and went to go see Pete Chasing Horse at his house. "How's it?" asked Little Crow handing Pete some smokes. "Pilamaya" (thank you)," said Pete Chasing Horse in the Lakota language. "Things have changed, what's up?" asked Pete Chasing Horse. "I think "ecktomy" is playing with me?" Asked Little Crow. "Most people think of "ecktomy" as coming in a form of a spider, some offering of carlichowbacto would be a good start and make some tobacco ties, if things don't get better I'll hold a healing ceremony for you. Remember human beings don't control anything spirits do," said Pete Chasing Horse. So he went home and did what Pete asked him to do. After he did all those things he went straight to bed. "What are we going to do with him?" Asked Rocky Crow. "You can sell him, I wander how much you'll get over in Rapid City," said Kicking Bird with a smile. "Son, he's your brother, what he needs to do is spend more time with grandpa," said White Dove. "Yeah that's true, but he is not going to do that, he likes doing things his way," said Rocky Crow. "He's not going to spend time with grandpa, he does what he wants," said Kicking Bird. "That's to bad, he is going to spend time with grandpa wether he likes it or not," said White Dove walking to the bedroom to go to sleep. "We better be going to bed as we'll, it's getting late," said Rocky Crow. So they all went to bed. Next morning came it was time for school. So they got up and got ready and went outside and waited outside for the bus. "Hey Little Crow, how's it?" Asked White Eagle. "Washte, tokhesk he ya un he" (good, how are you)?" Asked Little Crow in the Lakota language. "Washte" (good)," said White Eagle. Then the bus arrived and got on the bus and went to the back of the bus to sit down. "We'll if it ain't the nerds, who said you can sit back here with the cool kids?" Asked Matthew. "I did, he is my brother, I suggest you turn around and mind your own business," said Kicking Bird getting angry. "Ooh, I am so scared, I'm shaking in my boots," laughed Matthew. "He said turn around white eye," said Little Crow. "White eye, look who is talking half-breed, you and I may be red on the outside, but inside your as white as I am," said Matthew smiling. "Alright that is enough, Matthew turn around, Little Crow shut your mouth," said Kicking Bird. "Boys, that's enough, Matthew turned around and face the front!" Shouted the bus driver. Matthew turned around and faced the front. Little Crow smiled and borrowed some glue from a kid and poured some on Matthew's head. Then the bus came to a stop at the school, Kicking Bird got off the bus shaking his head. Little Crow quickly smacked Matthew in the head, smearing the glue on his head.​ "Sorry, you had a bug on your head, but no worries, I got it," Little Crow and his friends leaving the bus and going into the school.​ Little Crow quickly went to the restroom and cleaned his hands and went back to his class room. In the hall way everybody started to point and laugh.​ "What are ya'll laughing at?" asked Matthew in anger. A freshman girl handed him a mirror, when he saw the glue on his head, his face turned red, he was very angry. "LITTLE CROW!" shouted Matthew. In Little Crow's classroom everybody started laughing and giggling. Matthew went to the restrooms to wash his head off of the glue and went to class.​ "That was great, nobody has ever done that to him in a long time," said a boy in Little Crow's class.​ "Yeah, you can't let them walk all over you," said Little Crow.​ "That's true," said the boy.​ Then they started to do vocabulary until the bell rang. Then the bell rang and everybody went to the cafeteria. As Little Crow and his friends were headed towards the door, Kicking Bird was standing there with his arms crossed and shaking his head.​ "What?" asked Little Crow.​ "You know what, he is really mad now, that was very childish of you to do," said Kicking Bird.​ "So, he should be mad, he needs to know who he is dealing with," said Little Crow.​ "Brother you need to grow up," said Kicking Bird leaving.​ "Whatever," said Little Crow.​ They went through the lunch line getting their food. As Little Crow was walking towards his table, he saw Matthew stick his foot out to trip him.​ "Nice try white eye," smiled Little Crow.​ Little Crow's friends started laughing and sat down and started eating. Matthew was very angry, so he put some mash potatoes on a spoon and flicked it at Little Crow, but he moved and it ended up hitting Ivy, White Eagle's girlfriend in the face.​ "Again, nice try, but you owe my friend here an apology," Little Crow turning around and went to Matthew's table.​ "I meant to hit you, but you moved, so it is what it is," said Matthew smiling.​ "Stand up now," said Little Crow.​ "Why?" asked Matthew.​ Little Crow grabbed Matthew by the collar of his shirt and stood him up.​ "Now you’re going to apologize to my friend," demanded Little Crow.​ "Get your hands off me, I am not apologizing to no one," Matthew trying to get away.​ Ivy's boyfriend, White Eagle got up and walked over towards Matthew.​ "You’re going to apologize to my woman, I'll break your arm if you don't," said White Eagle.​ "No," said Matthew.​ White Eagle grabbed Matthew's arm and pulled it behind him and lifted his arm up until he said he was sorry.​ "Now bring him over to Ivy," said Little Crow smiling.​ "Apologize!" shouted White Eagle.​ "Ouch!, ouch!," Matthew said in pain. "I am sorry."​ "Thank you for the apology," said Ivy.​ "Let him go!" shouted Kicking Bird from across the cafeteria.​ "Let him go," nodded Little Crow.​ So White Eagle let him go.​ "Brother this stops now, let’s go!" shouted Matthew.​ "Where are we going?" asked Little Crow.​ "Were going to see Pete Chasing Horse," Kicking Bird getting annoyed and angry.​ When they arrived, Pete was already waiting; he was sitting on his porch steps.​ "Ready to get "ecktomy" off your back?" asked Pete Chasing Horse.​ So he showed them to the back of the house and they went inside the sweat lodge.​ "Haw" (hello) Little Crow, I'm glad you came here today, we all know why you are here, so all of us in here were going to gather our minds, were going to make our minds and hearts and our prayers as one, and were all going to pray for this young man, were going to help him to see and to hear the things that he needs to hear and that he needs to see, so at this time were going to pray," said Pete Chasing Horse.​ So they did the healing ceremony and went on their way feeling washed, and great. They went home.​ "Well, how do you feel?" asked Rocky Crow. "Different, but we will see tomorrow," said Little Crow sitting down at the table. "You'll be fine, I promise," said Kicking Bird. Then their mother came home from work and started cooking, they were all sitting at the table. "How was work honey?" asked White Dove. "They let me go," said Rocky Crow. "What? Why?" asked White Dove. "I don't know, but I am going to find another job, maybe braking horses on a ranch in Arizona or something," said Rocky Crow. "That might be too far," said White Dove. "I know, but I have to put food on the table as well, not just you," said Rocky Crow. "Well its ready," said White Dove. So they started eating, and it was late, so they helped cleaned up and went to bed. ​ Next morning it was time to get up and get ready for school, again, they rushed out the door and ran to the bus stop and waited on the bus. White Eagle and Ivy walked over and stood next to them.​ "How do you feel?" asked Ivy. "Washte" (good)," Little Crow said in the Lakota language. "Good, here come’s Matthew," said White Eagle. "I hope I can do this?" asked Little Crow. "You can," smiled Kicking Bird. "Haw" (hello)," said Little Crow in the Lakota language. "Haw" (hello)," Matthew said in a surprised manner. Then they got on the bus and went to the back and sat down. Matthew looked back at Little Crow with confusion. Then the bus came to a stop at the school and all the kids got off and went inside the building. "Okay, what is going on with you, did you fall off of a horse and hit your head?" asked Matthew. "I've never been on a horse to fall off of a horse," said Little Crow. "Why are you being nice and talking to me?" asked Matthew looking around. "Did you do something to me?" "No, my blood is good now, no more fighting," said Little Crow. "What? Did you turn into a flower child all of a sudden?" asked Matthew. "No it’s still me, I just fight when I have to," said Little Crow. Matthew just looked at Little Crow and walked away to class. "See told you, you could do it," said Kicking Bird. "Yeah I did well," said Little Crow. "Now let’s go to class," said Kicking Bird. So they went to their separate class rooms. "Alright classes open your books to page 509. We’re going to learn about plants today?" asked the teacher. So they read out loud, answered questions, did vocabulary until the end of class. Then the bell rang and it was time for lunch. As they went through the lunch line, Matthew was just starring at Little Crow with confusion. Then they walked to their table and sat down. "How long is Matthew going to stare at you?" asked Ivy? "He's still staring?" asked Little Crow. "Yes, very hard, if he stares any longer he'll go blind," said Ivy. Kicking Bird watched Little Crow get up from his table and walked over to Matthew. "Alright what's going on?" asked Little Crow. "Why are you being nice, and again talking nice to me all of a sudden?" asked Matthew. "My blood is good, I understand now, I am starting to see things clearly, so no more fighting," said Little Crow. "I still don't like you," said Matthew. "That's okay, I don't like you either, but no more fighting," said Little Crow walking away. Then the bell rang and everybody threw there trays away and went to class. Little Crow and his friends were walking in the hall way. "That was a good thing you did," said White Eagle. "It felt good, I wasn't mad or angry," said Little Crow. "That's good," said Ivy. Then they walked inside, the teacher was gone, Matthew was bullying another kid. "Hey, come on man, leave him alone, and give him his stuff back?" asked Little Crow. "No," said Matthew. "Let him go, or I'll twist your arm again," said White Eagle. "White Eagle," said Ivy. Everybody stood up in class and stood by the walls. "So are you going to let him go?" asked White Eagle. The teacher, and Principal Greg Tail Feather and a keynote speaker were looking through the small glass window in the door. Matthew finally let the kid go, and gave him his stuff back. Then the teacher, Principal Greg Tail Feather came walking inside. "Matthew lets go," said Principal Greg Tail Feather. "Alright class settle down, everything is alright now, today were having a keynote speaker here today with us, so be on your best behavior," said the teacher. "Hello class, my name is Red Deer, were going to talk about ways that you guys can help your people and your community. Any questions? Okay what would ya'll do to help your community?" asked Red Deer. "I would help rebuild homes, with running hot water, and put a gas heater in there to stay warm, help them find a job and stick with it, and stop living poorly, because there is so much out there that we don't even know or want to discover it, were so caught up in the past and hating the Government and white eyes that we choose to live this way and not try to make things right, we were once a proud people, now were the ones wanting people to feel sorry for us cause we choose to live this way," said Little Crow. "Yeah, we blame all our troubles on Custer and not even try to make it right, the elders always tell me that it wasn't these people that stole our lands it was their ancestors. We blame everything on the whites today over something that happened a long time ago. Were the ones that should be blaming ourselves, for our children going to bed hungry, and living in poor houses that are falling apart, it’s called a job to get all that fixed. But then again, if they did get one, then they would spend all the money on beer instead of fixing their homes and putting food on the table for their children, it’s sad when some of these kids parents get drunk and then they say "you’re not my child, I disown you" now that hurts for a child to hear their own parents tell them that. We have a lot of people coming in and helping us, giving us clothes and other stuff, but we just throw it back in their faces and say we don't need your help," said Ivy. "That's because they are living in the past, and at one time we did know how to live right, but now, we live so poorly and discussing conditions, if our ancestors came back and saw how we live today, we would probably be ashamed. They all drink and do drugs, because there is nothing here, but if they see how you guys are changing all that, then maybe there will be something here," said Red Deer. "Let’s do that, let’s go to the center tomorrow since it will be Saturday tomorrow," said Little Crow. "Yeah, we can go to the center tomorrow since its Saturday," said Ivy. "Yeah," said White Eagle. "Good, that's a good start," said Red Deer. Then the bell rang and everybody walked outside and went to the bust stops and went home. "How was school?" asked White Dove. "Washte" (good), were going to change our community," said Little Crow. "That's great son," said Rocky Crow. "Is Grandfather home?" asked Little Crow. "Yes," said White Dove. Little Crow walked outside and went over to be Grandfathers house and went inside. "I am ready now," said Little Crow.​ So he sat down on the floor like a little child getting ready for a story.​ "When Shawn and Becky arrived at the Lakota village, the chief was waiting to greet them and welcomed them to his home; he showed them around the camp.​ "This place is amazing," said Shawn.​ "Please stay "kola" (friend), we would like to adopt you and your "winyan" (woman) into our nation are tribe?" asked the Chief.​ "It’s a bad idea, there is going to be trouble, war, when the blue coats find us here, they are going to think you kidnapped us," said Shawn.​ "But we can help you survive, especially in the winter time," said the Chief.​ "We will stay," smiled Shawn and looking around.​ So the Chief showed them more and was teaching them the language as well, he told them there will come a time where there will be blood spread on this land," said Grandfather.​ "Why did they take our land, why couldn't we share it and live together as one?" asked Little Crow.​ "Greed, also played a role on us as well, we didn't want to share neither did they, so we fought over it, because either side would not share, and they thought there was gold as well, but there was not, so both sides died over land and gold that wasn't even there, and fear," said Grandfather.​ ​ "Oh," said Little Crow.​ "Yes, now as Shawn and Becky were adopted into the Lakota nation. Becky was with the women down by the stream; a woman looked up and saw a "waschia" (white man). They all ran into the camp, the warriors grabbed their weapons and, the white men started firing, Shawn and the warriors started fighting both sides were either killed or injured. The whites even killed Shawn, because to them, he was no longer a white eye, but an Indian," said Grandfather.​ "So you see Grandson, not all whites are bad, they try to help us be will not allow them to, see Shawn could have went home. But he died as a Lakota warrior," said Grandfather.​ "Like the red headed Kiowa Indian, he was a white boy captured by the Indians and he became one of them, and he died as a Kiowa and went back to the same Mother," said Little Crow.​ "That's right my grandson," said Grandfather.​ "Were going to change our community, and make a better place," said Little Crow. "You can put C4 up George Washington's nose, it will get a good laugh, maybe that's what our people need is a good laugh," said Grandfather. "No, I am not going to do that, but I am going to burn the liquor story in White Clay, maybe that will help our people," said Little Crow. "Thanks Grandfather" Little Crow running out of the house and went home and went to bed. ​ "Alright, I have a couple of ideas, were going to help the younger ones go to school and stay in school, or go back to school, and help others get jobs and to keep them. One more thing, the drinking, it has to stop, that's what's really doing the damage to our people, so this job is a one person job, and that is why I am doing it. I am going to burn the liquor store down in White Clay," said Little Crow. "Whoa, whoa, wait a minute, what? Are you kidding me, burn down the liquor store, how are you going to do that," said White Eagle. "Easy, I'm going to do it at night, time when people or too drunk to stand," said Little Crow. "I don't know, it’s too dangerous," said Ivy. "I know," said Little Crow. "Alright, but all of us in here promise not to tell anyone or anybody," said White Eagle. "Thanks you guys are good friends," said Little Crow. So they walked out of the center and walked around the Rez a little, and then went home. It was late when Little Crow got home. So he went to sleep. As everybody was sleeping, Little Crow quickly got up and put on all dark clothes, and painted his face dark. He looked like a "wanagie" (dark Ghost Spirit). He snuck out of his window and went to his Grandfathers shed and got gasoline and a lighter that he left on his little table, and he jumped on a horse and rode to White Clay Nebraska. When he found the liquor store on his left he went further away and tied his horse up to a tree and walked over to the store. He broke the window, and quickly poured the gasoline inside and outside, of the building and threw the jug inside. Then he lit the place on fire, and threw the lighter in there as well and quickly rode away back to the Rez. When he got home, he put his Grandfathers pony back in the shed and went home. He slept outside of his window. Next morning, he quickly jumped up and crawled in his window and went to the bathroom and took a shower, he also put his clothes in there with him as well to wash them also and then he got out and dressed and went to sit at the table. Rocky Crow turned the television on and the news came on. "Somebody burned the liquor store in White Clay. Maybe somebody got tired of seeing the whites making money off of Indian misery?" said Rocky Crow. "Good, somebody finally put a stop to it," said Kicking Bird. "It’s about time," said Little Crow. "Who ever done it, thinks he solved the problem, but they will just rebuild another one, twice as big as that one was, and make even more money," said Rocky Crow. "No, but that is why I am here, and my younger generation is going to help our people and our community get back on there feet," said Little Crow going outside and looking at the sun.

Native Love There is a young boy named Little Elk, he is tall and slim he also has long dark hair with a feather in his head and a flute in his hand. Every evening Little Elk would go up the canyon top to play his flute for the one he loves. Her name is Bright Star, she is very beautiful. She has long black hair down to her hips. When she was down on the canyon floor Little Elk was on top of the canyon playing his flute. She could hear it echo down in the canyon. She was drawn to the sound and started to hike, as she was hiking the trail was very smooth like someone has been there before many years ago and made a path up the canyon wall. As she was hiking she heard another flute sound. She stopped and listened to wear it was coming from. She started to follow the sound of the other flute maker, so she hiked back down. Little Elk was searching for the other flute maker as well. Bright Star was looking everywhere, to find the other flute maker which was making the beautiful sound. As she was hiking down on the canyon floor she saw a shadow figure up on the canyon top, it was too high to see what it was. So she thought to herself “could it be the flute maker or an eagle about to take flight.” Little Elk looked down from the canyon top and watched Bright Star stare at something. So he looked across from where he was standing and saw the other flute maker. On top of the canyon top was a flat service all the way to the edge of the canyon. So Little Elk started to walk towards him, the other flute maker saw Little Elk and walked towards him. Soon they met face to face. “She is my woman, she was drawn to my music, now she is down there looking for me we were destined to be together, ever since we were little,” said Little Elk in anger. “Not any more, she is looking for me now, she is the most beautiful Indian girl I have not seen in a long time, so young and pure,” said the mysterious man smiling. “Let’s go and play our flutes for her, but no use of you playing, she’ll come to me,” said the mysterious man. “We will see about that, we love each other ever since we were little and our love is growing stronger, nothing or no one will take that love away from us, not even you,” Said Little Elk. “We will see,” said the mysterious man. So they hiked down the smooth trail that somebody had made many years ago. It took them about one hour to get down to the canyon floor. As they arrived, Bright Star stopped in her tracks and listened. She heard two voices and turned around; it was Little Elk and the mysterious man. “Bright Star, sit here on this boulder, the mysterious man and I are going to play our love songs for you,” said Little Elk. So Bright Star sat down on the boulder and listened. The mysterious man and Little Elk played their love songs for Bright Star. As they were playing Bright Star looked Little Elk and smiled. So she got up ​and walked towards him, she stood beside Little Elk listening to his music. The mysterious man stopped playing his flute, after he realized that she picked Little Elk. He was furious. “What is your name?” asked Bright Star. “My name is a mystery, where ever he takes you, I’ll be above watching you and then you will know my name,” said the mysterious man. “We will meet again,” said Little Elk. “Sooner than you think young buck,” said the mysterious man walking away. “Bright Star, run away with me to Yellow Stone, where there are many buffalo’s, we will never go hungry, no white man has ever discovered it yet, we will be the first ones there. We will live there forever and have many children,” smiled Little Elk. Little Elk and Bright Star walked for miles in the canyon, when they came across a horse grazing on what grass was left on the canyon floor. Little Elk slowly walked up towards the horse, making sure he doesn’t startle it or run away from them. He gently climbed on top of the horse and reached his hand towards Bright Star. She looked up at him with a smile, she took his hand and Little Elk pulled her up with him and they rode away. On the way they rode through many vast lands, creeks and went through other villages and went through many mountains. When they arrived in the woods of what is now called Yellow Stone National Park in Wyoming, they got off their horses and walked towards open field of long grass and woods on either side of them, that is the spot where there is a paved road you can drive on and see the buffalo graze in that same spot where Bright Star and Little Elk were walking on, with trees on both sides of the field. As they were on the field of long grass, Little Elk looked up into the sky and saw two eagles soar across the land together; he smiled and looked at Bright Star. As they were walking on the open field of long grass it was to silent, not even a bird screech, it was very quiet, almost too quiet. Then out of nowhere comes another Eagle, flying in fast, then he made a loud screech, Little Elk looked at Bright Star. “Someone is watching,” said Little Elk. “I think I know his name now,” worried Bright Star. “What is it,” asked Little Elk? “Red Eagle,” said Bright Star. “Right, that explains the Eagle coming in fast and making a lot of noise, you should hide over in the woods, until this is all over, he is here and he wants to fight me for you. If I die today, run, run as fast as you can, don’t look back only ahead and do not let him catch you,” said Little Elk. ​and walked towards him, she stood beside Little Elk listening to his music. The mysterious man stopped playing his flute, after he realized that she picked Little Elk. He was furious. “What is your name?” asked Bright Star. “My name is a mystery, where ever he takes you, I’ll be above watching you and then you will know my name,” said the mysterious man. “We will meet again,” said Little Elk. “Sooner than you think young buck,” said the mysterious man walking away. “Bright Star, run away with me to Yellow Stone, where there are many buffalo’s, we will never go hungry, no white man has ever discovered it yet, we will be the first ones there. We will live there forever and have many children,” smiled Little Elk. Little Elk and Bright Star walked for miles in the canyon, when they came across a horse grazing on what grass was left on the canyon floor. Little Elk slowly walked up towards the horse, making sure he doesn’t startle it or run away from them. He gently climbed on top of the horse and reached his hand towards Bright Star. She looked up at him with a smile, she took his hand and Little Elk pulled her up with him and they rode away. On the way they rode through many vast lands, creeks and went through other villages and went through many mountains. When they arrived in the woods of what is now called Yellow Stone National Park in Wyoming, they got off their horses and walked towards open field of long grass and woods on either side of them, that is the spot where there is a paved road you can drive on and see the buffalo graze in that same spot where Bright Star and Little Elk were walking on, with trees on both sides of the field. As they were on the field of long grass, Little Elk looked up into the sky and saw two eagles soar across the land together; he smiled and looked at Bright Star. As they were walking on the open field of long grass it was to silent, not even a bird screech, it was very quiet, almost too quiet. Then out of nowhere comes another Eagle, flying in fast, then he made a loud screech, Little Elk looked at Bright Star. “Someone is watching,” said Little Elk. “I think I know his name now,” worried Bright Star. “What is it,” asked Little Elk? “Red Eagle,” said Bright Star. “Right, that explains the Eagle coming in fast and making a lot of noise, you should hide over in the woods, until this is all over, he is here and he wants to fight me for you. If I die today, run, run as fast as you can, don’t look back only ahead and do not let him catch you,” said Little Elk. ​ Bright Star looked at him with sadness, and hugged him and kissed him, for this may be the last time she ever sees him again.​ Bright Star ran and hid behind the trees where ​she couldn't be seen, she hid just enough to watch. Little Elk stood in the middle of the field and look straight ahead, he saw something move in the woods. Then out came Red Eagle . They slowly walked towards each other, Little Elk was very sure of himself; he was not going to let a big Indian warrior take his love away that he has for Bright Star. They started to circle each other, then they started fighting like Indians do, throwing each other to the ground, stomping each other to the ground. As all this was happening Bright Star wanted to stop it, because deep down in her heart she knew she loved Little Elk with all her heart, she knew that Little Elk would lose against a big Native warrior. But she stayed in silence while the fight was going. Finally Red Eagle threw Little Elk to the ground and got on top of him, pulled a knife out and held the knife to Little Elk's throat. Bright Star gasped and stood up, she was about to run out from the woods screaming for Little Elk, but again, she stayed in silence. "Any last words? asked Red Eagle. Little Elk looked towards the woods and back at Red Eagle. "My heart will always be in hers and she knows that, our love is stronger, and when I die, it will be even stronger, for one day, I will come back and kill you," smiled Little Elk. Red Eagle was furious now; he picked up Little Elk and stabbed him in the gut and threw him back down and didn't even bother to see if he was dead, instead he just started to walk towards the woods to get Bright Star. Little Elk was laying on the ground, he started to open his eyes, when he did he saw Red Eagle walk towards the woods, Little Elk slowly got up and was in pain, he ran in the opposite direction, putting his hand on his wound as he was running. By the time Red Eagle got there Bright Star was already gone. ​ Little Elk was deep in the woods he looked back at the open field and said. ​ “I will find you Bright Star, never lose the love you have for me, and I will never lose the love I have for you, I will not stop until I find you, Red Eagle has not seen the last of me yet. When I do find him, we will finish it and this time, he will be the one dead, I’ll make sure of that,” said Little Elk. ​ Bright Star was still running, she was out of breath but she kept running until she could no longer run any longer, so she fell down and started to weep, because she thought the love of her #life was gone forever. Bright Star cried herself into a deep sleep. Red Eagle was still searching for Bright Star; he kept walking in the same straight direction Bright Star went. Sure enough it led him right to her, she was sound asleep, didn’t even hear him walk up until he jerked her up from the ground, She screamed Little Elk herd her scream. ​ “Don’t worry Bright Star, I will find you,” said Little Elk.​ Bright Star started crying and screaming at the same time, Red Eagle just slapped her across the face and she fell limp. Red Eagle grabbed her by the arm and drugged her across the ground. They were deep in the woods of Yellow Stone, what we know as today, as Yellow Stone National Park in Wyoming. Red Eagle walked down to the stream and poured some water in his pouch and brought it back to Bright Star and poured on her head. She woke up and started coughing. ​ “Wake up, make us a fine house to live in, where we can live forever and have many children,” said Red Eagle. ​ So she slowly got up, when she got up a tear started to roll down her face and she walked into the woods to get supplies to make a house. She came back with sticks and bark off of the trees, next thing you know, Red Eagle came back with a couple of buffalos, so she could make the house strong and warm for winter and make clothing. ​ She could never forget about Little Elk and the love she has for him. When you ever get a chance to go to Wyoming to the Yellow Stone National Park, where you drive down a paved road you will see an open field with buffalo’s, that is where it all took place, when you look up in the sky, you can see an Eagle soar across the sky in that same open field. When you go to this open field in Yellow Stone National Park, you can hear the mourning of Bright Star cries for Little Elk. In the distance you can also see a shadow figure of Little Elk on the other side of the woods. Waiting for that moment to return to Bright Star.

Away From Home Hey Rancho, how are you doing?" asked Brandon. "I am fine thank you," Rancho walking towards the store. "How is that adopted son, Running Toad doing, he hasn't decided to take your hair has he?" asked Brandon. "No he is not like that, we are raising him better," said Rancho. "It doesn't matter what you do, or how you raise him, he's an Indian, and he'll become a killer no matter what you do, you can’t tame the wild," said Brandon. "Your wrong about him, your just afraid of what is different,” said Rancho walking away. Back on the farm Rancho's wife, Martha was putting the baby, Running Toad into his crib and tucking him in and then there was a knock at the door. "Just a minute," said Martha. She walked and opened the door. "Michael, what do you want?" asked Martha. "Where is your son?" asked Michael. "Why, he is sleeping?" asked Martha. "He has to go back, he can't stay here, when he grows up, everything will change or go wrong, you think you raised him right, but wait until he gets older, he'll have the urge to kill, maybe even go to town and burn it down or kill you and Rancho, it’s in his blood, you can’t change that," said Michael. "Your wrong, he is a good baby, and he will be good when he is an adult," Martha slamming the door. "Alright ma'am, you wait, and you'll see a change in him," said Michael getting on his horse and riding back into town. Back in town, Rancho walked into the dress store, he was getting a nice dress for Martha. "Howdy Rancho, how's the little guy doing?" asked the Storekeeper. "He is doing great, thank you, Brandon and Michael are giving me fits about him," said Rancho. "Yeah, that's what war will do to you, there is no changing them, they hate Indians, even if they are civilized now, they will still try and kill one if they had a chance, there so far into the past and not focusing on what’s a head, they are afraid," said the Storekeeper. "Yes, that's what I told Brandon, that he was afraid of what's different, how much do I owe for the dress I ordered?" asked Rancho. "That would be a dollar," said the Storekeeper. "Here you go," Rancho handing the storekeeper a dollar for the dress. "Thank you," said the Storekeeper putting into his cash register. ​ Chapter 2​ As he arrived home he went to put his horse up in the barn for tonight and walked back to the house. "I have something for you," said Rancho. So she sat down at the table and opened her present. "Oh its beautiful honey, thank you, but how could you afford this with the money we have?" asked Martha. "I've been saving up to buy you something nice and I did," said Rancho. "Thank you, I love it very much, thank you," said Martha. "You’re Welcome sweetheart," smiled Rancho. As the baby was sleeping, Martha and Rancho went outside and sat down in there rocking chairs on the porch watching the sun go down until it was dark. Then they came back inside and went to sleep. Next morning the baby was crying, Martha quickly got up and fed the baby some milk and he was happy. When he finished he smiled and it was the cutest smile nothing but gums. Martha took him outside and sat down on the rocking chair it was a nice warm day. Then Rancho came outside and sat down also. As they were sitting down they saw two men on horseback coming up on their land, then they got closer up to the house. "Brandon, Michael, what are you doing here?” Asked Rancho. "I am just saying you need to give that baby back to his own people, before it’s too late," said Michael. "Look you’re afraid, I know, but he will not be the kind of Indian that you think he will be, he will be a good boy," said Rancho. "Were not afraid of him, were afraid of what he might do to our town and the people in it, we warned you, you wait too long he'll turn on you both," said Brandon. "Leave now," demanded Rancho. So Michael and Brandon rode back to town to have a couple of beers. "Why do they have to be so cruel?" asked Martha rocking him. "They hate the Indians, they think just because he's an Indian he will automatically kill the whites when he grows," said Rancho. "But our son will be a good boy," said Martha. "Yes he will, he will not do anything to harm anyone or anything," said Rancho. It was dark, so they walked inside and put Running Toad the baby in his bed and went to bed as well. As they were sleeping Michael and Brandon came to the baby's window, Brandon went inside, he stood over the crib and the baby woke up crying, Brandon quickly grabbed the baby and was about to go out the window when Rancho came walking in. "BRANDON! Get out of my house put my son back in its crib NOW!" shouted Rancho. Martha came running inside as well. Brandon threw the Running Toad toward Rancho, and Rancho quickly caught before Running Toad hit the floor. "It’s alright, shush, you’re alright, daddy's got you," said Rancho cuddling him and holding him tightly. So they took Running Toad to their room and went back to sleep. ​ Chapter 3​ Next morning Martha woke up with baby, and went into the kitchen and started to feed the baby, Rancho got up and put his clothes and coat and went to town to tell the Sheriff. "Sheriff, I need you to arrest Michael and Brandon?" asked Rancho. "What happened?" asked the Sheriff concerned. "They broke into my house and tried to take Running Toad, my baby from me," said Rancho. "I'll go see them, their living in the war again it seems," said the Sheriff walking over to the saloon. "Thank you Sheriff," said Rancho. "Alright, Michael, Brandon, get up, you both are under arrest for trying to kidnap Rancho's son," said the Sheriff. So they both stood up and smiled and went with the Sheriff and Randy, the Sheriff's deputy. "Why did you break into his home and try to still his son?" asked Randy. "When that baby grows up he will be a killer, he will burn the town down and everyone in it, when that day comes we will be ready to take action, once again, like we did in them Indian fighting," said Michael. "Michael that is long gone, they are all on Reservations now, we have had no trouble with the Indians, there are some that come here and trade, he will not be a wild Indian, he was taken when he was not even a year old," said Sheriff. "What, you to?"' asked Brandon. "You two need to stop living in the war times and come back to the future, you guys are afraid of what's coming and what is different," said the Sheriff. "You and the whole town are going to be sorry, you’re going to regret it," said Michael. So the Sheriff shut the iron door and went back to playing his chess game. Years and years have come and gone Running Toad never did do anything that Brandon and Michael said, he was a good lad, went to school, made friends, making good grades. As they were sitting down around the table eating a knock was at the door. "Hello Rancho, how are you doing?" asked Aunt Darlene. "Good, come on in," said Rancho. "Thank you," said Aunt Darlene. "Would y'all like something to eat or drink?" asked Rancho. "No, were fine thank you," said Darlene's husband. "Hello sister?" asked Martha. "Hello Martha darling, Running Toad," said Aunt Darlene. "Hello Aunt Darlene," Running Toad giving her a hug. "Were moving to Arizona," said Darlene's husband. "Really, that's a big step Darlene," said Martha. "I know, but it’s a beautiful place," said Darlene. "Well, do keep in touch," said Rancho. "We will, we'll write you letters and write when we have arrived," said Aunt Darlene. "Good keep us posted," said Martha. "We will," said Aunt Darlene. "Whoa, where are you going son, put your gun up, you know you’re not supposed to have that, you’re supposed to ask me first?" asked Rancho. "I want to go with them, to protect them against them Indians, I heard that the Indians in Arizona jumped the Reservation and now is going up and down Arizona burning settlers homes, I just want to go to protect them on the way there and when the get home protect them there from them renegades," said Running Toad. "We will be find sonny, I promise, we will write on the way, and when they arrive in Arizona we will write also," said Darlene's husband. "Yes we will be alright," said Aunt Darlene. "Alright," said Running Toad. "Now go inside and put that away before someone gets hurt," said Rancho. "Yes sir," said Running Toad. "Good bye Martha darling," said Aunt Darlene. "Good bye," said Martha. "Rancho take care," said Darlene's husband. "You also," said Rancho. Then they walked to their wagon and rode away. It started to get late so they cleaned up and went to bed. ​ Chapter 4​ It was early morning, it was a beautiful morning and the birds were chirping and flying around. Rancho and Martha went inside as Running Toad was chopping up the wood for the fire place. Out of nowhere comes this Indian warrior on a fast horse, Running Toad quickly ran inside before the Indian warrior could bend down and grab him.​ "Dad, some Indian warrior tried to grab me," Running Toad grabbing his gun and looking out the window. "Are there anymore?" asked Rancho grabbing his gun and looking out the back window. Martha looked out the kitchen window to see as well. "I don't see anything son I think were alright," said Rancho. "Okay," said Running Toad putting his gun up. "Now it’s safe now, do you want to go to town with me?" asked Martha. "Sure, at least I got some of the wood chopped up," smiled Running Toad. Rancho stayed on the farm to finish the fence around the farm. Martha and Running Toad went to the barn and saddled up two horses and put them on the wagon and rode to town. As they arrived to the store, three men watched Running Toad and Martha go inside the store. "Hello Martha, Running Toad, what can I do for you?" asked the Storekeeper. "I need a bag of flour please?" asked Martha. "Alright," the Storekeeper walked to the back of the store to get the flour. As he went back the three men walked inside. "Hey pretty lady, what's your name?" asked the man. Then Running Toad stood tall beside Martha. "Martha, and this is my son Running Toad," said Martha proudly. "Your son, he's an Indian, I never thought I would see a white woman have an Indian for a son," said the man. "What is wrong with that?" asked Martha. "Well ma'am, there killers, you just don't see an Indian dressed up like a white man, and talking like us," said the man. "I am not a killer," said Running Toad. "I am impressed," said man two. "Let’s go," said the man. So they left, and the storekeeper came back with the bag of flour. "Here you go, twenty five cents?" asked the Storekeeper. "Here you go, thank you," said Martha. "You’re welcome, and you both have a blessed day," said the Storekeeper. "You also," smiled Martha leaving the store. "Mother why was it a shock to them that I was your son?" asked Running Toad in confusion. "A lot has changed with the White Americans and the Native American Indians, both sides did a lot of damage to each other, children as well," said Martha. "Well I am not like that, I am different," said Running Toad. "Yes I know dear," said Martha. So they rode away back to the farm. As they arrived they saw a wagon. "I didn't know we were having company?" asked Martha. So they pulled up to the house and walked inside. They saw two men with papers sitting at the table. "What is going on?" asked Martha. "Sit down, they need to talk to us," said Rancho. Chapter 5 "I bet your wandering what we are doing here?" asked Ronald. "Yes we are," said Rancho. "Were here on behalf of Running Toad and his safety and needs," said Ronald. "Oh," said Rancho. "It’s time to take him to the reservation, where his people are," said Ronald. "You’re not taking him anywhere, we've had people try to take him from us, this is Brandon and Michael's doing," said Rancho. "No its not, were doing it for the best interest for Running Toad," said Ronald. "Unless you want the blue coats to take him by force to a boarding school," said Light Water. "I am not going nowhere, these are my parents, my home, I go to school here, I made friends here," said Running Toad crossing his arms. "Don't you want to know who you are, and your people," said Light Water. "I know who I am," said Running Toad. "Really, who are you then, who are your people?" asked Light Water. "I am a human being just like my parents and yourself," said Running Toad. "You’re a proud people, of the Oglala Sioux tribe," said Light Water. "I don't care, I am still not going, this is my home," said Running Toad getting angry. "Just sign these papers and we'll take him before the blue coats take him," said Ronald. "If he does go, you make sure he gets good food and make sure he has a blanket with no holes in it," said Rancho. "We'll make sure of that," said Light Water. "No father!" yelled Running Toad. "I'll be right back," said Martha leaving the kitchen. She went to her bed room and pulled out a box from under her bed and grabbed three photos that were inside and brought them to the kitchen. "This is where you came from, this is your home," said Martha. "This is a photo of your parents, and you when you were a baby," said Rancho. "Learn all you can sweet heart," said Martha. "But…," said Running Toad. "No buts go pack your things, its time," said Rancho. He was angry, so he threw his clothes in a bag and walked out of the house and into the wagon. "We will come and visit you soon, be good," said Martha. "Yes ma'am," said Running Toad. They said their goodbyes and they rode away. ​ Chapter 6​ "So how old are you?" asked Ronald. "I am eighteen years of age," said Running Toad. "Wow," said Ronald. "So where are we now, I see a town a head," said Running Toad. "That town is the reservation, we are in North Dakota, you'll be staying with an Indian woman and her two children," said Light Water. "North Dakota, my parents aren't going to visit me, it’s too far," said Running Toad. "They will sonny," said Ronald. "This Indian woman, does she speak English?" asked Running Toad. "Yes very well," said Light Water. "Good, cause I don't speak Indian," said Running Toad. "You will learn over the years," said Light Water. As they arrived they pulled up to the supply store and walked inside. "I need a good blanket with no holes in it?" asked Ronald. "Ha, your funny mister, very funny," said the boy handing him a blanket. Then Ronald and Light Water took Running Toad to the woman's house he was going to stay in. "Hello, this is Running Toad, he is going to be staying with you, he is eighteen years of age," said Ronald. "Hello Running Toad, this is my son Lone Walker and my daughter Yellow Star," said Sky Woman. "Hello," said Running Toad. "Hello," said Lone Walker and Yellow Star. "Well we must be going now," said Ronald. "You’re leaving?" asked Running Toad. "Yes, we have more business to do," said Ronald. "You'll be alright, I promise," said Light Water. So they left, Sky Woman invited Running Toad into her home. "Please sit, we are about to eat, would you like to join us?" asked Sky Woman. "Yes, thank you," said Running Toad with polite manners. So they ate, it was getting late, they cleaned up and went to bed. Running Toad couldn't sleep very well, because he was not in his own bed, he was no longer what he called home. ​ Chapter 7 ​ ​ The years have come and gone, Running Toad was now in his twenty's. He never did forget his parents that took care of him; all he wants to do is leave and go back home. It was a nice sunny day on the reservation, in the store there was a well dressed woman in the store, she was asking everybody in there if they knew a boy named Running Toad. They all said no politely of course. But this one man was being rude, saying, "why is a white woman looking for an Indian boy, he is probably burning homes or killing right now." Running Toad heard the entire ruckus and walked inside.​ "Leave her alone," said Running Toad.​ "Why, she is looking for an Indian kid, a white lady, looking for an Indian, said the man." I was only helping her out." "No, you were being rude, and not respecting her," said Running Toad. ​"Why, she is looking for an Indian kid, a white lady, looking for an Indian, said the man." I was only helping her out." "No, you were being rude, and not respecting her," said Running Toad. ​"What do you know about respect Injun?" asked the man. "My mother told me," said Running Toad. "I didn't know an Indian woman knew about respect," laughed the man. "Running Toad lets go," said Yellow Star firmly. ​"What do you know about respect Injun?" asked the man. "My mother told me," said Running Toad. "I didn't know an Indian woman knew about respect," laughed the man. "Running Toad lets go," said Yellow Star firmly. ​ "So he walked out, Martha quickly ran out of the store and yelled. "Son!" Shouted Martha. "Mom," whispered Running Toad. Yellow Star looked at Running Toad and nodded her head and walked home. "Son, I am glad to see you, you have grown," said Martha. "Yeah, when can I come back home?" asked Running Toad. "I know everything now." "When your ready to come home, we'll be waiting," said Martha getting on her horse and riding away. Running Toad walked back to Sky Woman's house and went in. "Did you fight that man?" asked Lone Walker. "No, your sister came inside," said Running Toad. "Oh," said Lone Walker. They started eating, it was late and they cleaned up and went to bed. As they were sleeping the door on the house started to open and walked in a stranger, he was trying to be quiet but Running Toad heard him. So he got up and grabbed an object and hit the man over the head and fell down making a noise. It woke Sky Woman. "What happened, are everyone alright?" asked Sky Woman frantically. "Yes I am fine, he tried to steal from you?" asked Running Toad. "Do you know who he is?" "No, I don't," said Sky Woman. "I'll get the Sheriff, here take this, if he wakes up, hit him over the head," said Running Toad. He ran out of the house and knocked on the Sheriff's door. "Sheriff, somebody broke into Sky Woman's, he is on the floor, I knocked him out," said Running Toad. So the Sheriff went with Running Toad to arrest the man that broke into Sky Woman's house. "Alright up you go, you’re going to jail tonight," said the Sheriff. "Thank you Sheriff," said Running Toad. "You’re welcome sonny, and goodnight," said the Sheriff. "Goodnight," said Running Toad. ​ Chapter 8 ​ Next morning Ronald and Light Water came to the reservation. Running Toad didn't know they were back on the reservation. Ronald and Light Water went to the saloon in town and got a couple of drinks. Running Toad woke up and got dressed, and walked over to the saloon. He walked inside and went to the bar and sat down at the bar. "Whisky?" asked the man slapping the bar. The bartender handed him his drink, then he started to ask for more, so he gave it to him. Then he started to get loud and being rude and trying to start fights. "Sir you’re going to have to leave, you had too much to drink," said the bartender. "He is right, you need to leave before somebody gets hurt," said Ronald. "Are you talking to me old man?" asked the man turning around. "Sir you’re disturbing the peace," said Light Water. "What do you know about peace Injun?' asked the man. "I know a lot more than you do," said Light Water. "You Injuns think you live in a sufficient world, well you don't, you Injuns think you know everything," said the man. "Leave them alone," said Running Toad. "Or what Injun?" asked the man. "I'll go get the Sheriff," said Running Toad walking away. "I am so scared," said the man laughing. "Well go with you," said Light Water. So they went to go get the Sheriff. "Sheriff a man in the saloon is starting trouble," said Ronald. So the Sheriff quickly walked over to the saloon. "What's going on here?" asked the Sheriff. "That man is messing my saloon up," said the bartender. "Alright, come on sir, you had too much to drink already," said the Sheriff. The man looked at an empty bottle of whisky and threw at the Sheriff, the Sheriff quickly pulled his pistol out and shot the glass it shattered and went everywhere. Then three men sustained him and the Sheriff quickly handcuffed him and took him to the jail house. "Ronald, when can I go home?" asked Running Water. "What? You are home," said Ronald. "No I want to go home to my family, I know I am an Indian now and where I come from, but I am ready to go home and see my family," said Running Toad "Alright sonny, you do what you think is best, but when you go back, they will still see you as an Indian not a white man," said Ronald. Then Running Toad went back to Sky Woman's house and sat down at the table and started eating. Running Toad did not eat much. "What' the matter?" asked Sky Woman. "I am sorry, I just want to go home," said Running Toad. "You don't like it here?" asked Sky Woman. "I do, it’s great," said Running Toad. "But….," said Sky Woman. "I have a mother and father, a family that misses me very much. I want to go home. So I am leaving tomorrow morning," said Running Toad getting up from the table and going to his room, they all got up from the table and went to bed. Chapter 9 ​ Next morning Running Toad woke up real early and took his things and left. He walked for about three days, when he came to a town in Wyoming. He stopped and rested inside an old abandoned barn. When dawn came he was on his way home to Montana. When he arrived in Montana he saw Martha and Rancho walk into the store. So he walked towards the store window and peeped inside. He watched Martha and Rancho go to the back of the store and he walked inside and greeted the store keeper. Then he went in the front of the shelves and started watching them. Rancho and Martha walked up to the front to pay for their belongings. "I am looking for a little Indian boy named Running Toad, I heard he lives here?" asked Running Toad. "Look mister," Rancho turning around. "Son,” said Rancho. "Let’s go home," said Running Toad. "Were glad and so happy your here, we've missed you a lot," said Martha. "Me to, I just couldn't stop thinking about you guys," said Running Toad. When they arrived home Running Toad saw a little girl chasing the chickens trying to catch one. The little girl is three years old, with red chubby cheeks and a blue dress on "Who is that?" asked Running Toad. "She is your new baby sister, her name is Nakuma, she is three years old," Martha got out of the wagon. She stopped chasing the chickens and ran towards Martha. "Momma," said Nakuma running wobbly towards her. "Sweetheart this is your big brother he's been away for a long time, but he is home now," smiled Martha. "Brother," said Nakuma looking up to him. "Hello," said Running Toad bending down to her level. "Let’s go inside and I'll cook something to eat," said Martha picking her up and taking her inside. They all went inside and ate, when finished they cleaned up and went to bed. ​ Chapter 10 ​ Next morning they took Nakuma to her first day of school. Like Rancho did with Running Toad, he waited, he watched Nakuma walk inside, he waited just in case they sent her out because she was an Indian, but they didn't, she went and sat down, and she waved through the window at Rancho, Martha and Running Toad. When they dropped her off they went to the store and looked around. Then all of a sudden Brandon and Michael walked in. Rancho watched Michael go to the back of the store where Running Toad was looking at some books. Brandon stood and watched Rancho and Martha with an evil look on his face. "Hey there red man?" asked Michael. Running Toad turned around and looked over towards Martha and Rancho and then back at Michael. "Move out of my way Brandon!” Yelled Rancho. "Your boy is fine, he is a big boy now, he can take care of himself," said Brandon smiling. "What are you looking at red man, you probably don't remember me, but my friend and I use to try to take you back to where you belong and to help our town and people inside the town, but they wouldn't listen, I told them this day would come," said Michael. "Help them with what?" asked Running Toad. "You really don't know do you, to save them and the town from you," said Michael. "From me, why?" asked Running Toad. "Look kid, you're an Indian right? Right, Indians will do anything in their power to kill or protect their land we live on, they killed our families, grandmothers, grandchildren, children, women, men," said Michael. "That's now how I was raised, I'm better than that, I know where I came from and what happened, but I am not that way," said Running Toad. The storekeeper slowly walked sideways towards the window and spotted the Sheriff. The storekeeper had a small mirror in his pocket, he took it out and let the sun hit it just right and shined it at the Sheriff's face. The Sheriff looked at the storekeeper through the window across the street, the storekeeper pointed and the Sheriff quickly walked towards the store and walked inside. "Brandon, where's Michael?" asked the Sheriff. "I don't know," said Brandon sarcastically. The Sheriff walked to the back. "Alright Michael leave him alone and his family, come on," said the Sheriff. "I'm telling you Sheriff, he will kill them and wipe us all out," said Michael walking away. "Some people can't stay away from the past," said the Sheriff walking away. Chapter 11 Rancho, Martha and Running Toad left the store and rode up to the school house. She ran out of the school with a smile on her face. Running Toad got off and helped Nakuma get on the wagon, and they...