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It’s something that has never been seen before, actually no one has ever
seen it unless one has passed through the gate ending the Wanagi Taraku.
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The Wanagi Taraku is not just any set path, it changes for each spirit that walks it, each shadow that passes over
it.
*Picture in gold:
*Toddler Sam taking a good look at new baby brother James
(next to Sam playing with his children)
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As the shadow follows it, it shows flashes of the trail it had created during the life that had just ended.
*Pictures in Gold:
*Sam and his wife Opal kissing at anniversary party.
(between child Sam dancing) and talking to unborn baby)
* Sam being handed his first grandchild Savannah.
(Next to a toddler Sam and Sam at College )
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Some are long but sadly some are really short depending on what that shadow had accomplished in their
life, whatever species they had been: whether human, animal, bug, plant, or other species.
•Picture in Gold:
*Sam playing with his beloved first dog Aubriana.
(Between him proposing and a teenage Sam playing basketball with his father )
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Every living thing has a soul that passes as they return to the earth.
*Pictures in Gold:
Sam’s marriage to his beloved wife Opal.
(between Sam dancing as an adult and playing in the snow with his kids)
Sam watching his oldest daughter Emma getting her first kiss.
(between saying Hello to his twins and him Opal and his father John dancing)
Once the shadow has walked the path they reach an arch. And make a decision to if they were proud of
the life they lead or not. The Shadow also has another decision to make:
Whether it spends some time at Wanagi Yata, the unknown place beyond the Wanagi Taraku and the Arch
Or
The shadow decides to start on another life, a different story, another experience. Which may or may not
cause them to forget the previous life. This is when they pass through to the room of doors.
But not all shadows and spirits are this lucky. There are those who are torn from the middle of the journey
and become Zombies and Vampires by outside means. The means of someone or something from the world
it had come from. The kind of undead they become does give them another chance but not in the way one
would hope. Watching their living loved ones die before them is one big restriction.
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The spirits who have decided to stay within Wanagi Yata are able to pass through the worlds to
communicate with their loved ones but only in a ghost form. This can only happen if their gravestone is
still standing because that is their only way between the worlds. Some send special messages, some to
relive their deaths, some just to check on how their descendants are holding up, and yes some also get a
thrill out of scaring those they visit.
But
What is death really?
What does the afterlife look like?
How does one make a decision what to become in their next life?
Answers to these questions can’t be answered unless one follows their Wanagi Taraku themselves…
WELCOME BACK TO:
Death isn’t usually a subject Native Americans like to talk about but:
*“…A Native American myth of the far north says that the dead person's shadow must walk a trail that the
person made during life….”
**“…And their view of death teaches us that we are part of a cycle of birth and death and rebirth, of
spring, summer, fall, winter, and spring again….”
Native Americans also believe that every living thing has a soul, from the smallest bug to the tallest tree
and everything in-between.
* http://www.mythencyclopedia.com/A-Am/Afterlife.html
** http://www.cedarlane.org/96serms/s961110.html
Wanagi = Lakota word meaning “Spirit, ghost or soul”
Wanagi Taraku = Spirit Path
Wanagi Yata = Place of Souls
Anyways my normal intro:
This legacy is loosely based off of Native Americans and traditions. Native American names usually
linked to the tribe of that generation. This generation is Blackfoot Indians. Only females can inherit,
everyone should have hobby enthusiasm in “Nature” “Music and Dance”, and “Arts and Crafts”, basically
we have a lot of creative folks here. (other hobbies are acceptable too these just are the most important).
Names will all be related to the tribe for that generation in some way. Or nature related names.
We left of in part A with a visitor very familiar with the Azure family. The She-wolf known as Aimee.
Who had some important information to share with Siksika*
*I learned something interesting about this name…If you take out the first K her name would be Sisika which is a Native
American word for “Bird” It didn’t tell me the tribe though. Oh well interesting random fact.
“And this is very Important so listen closely” Aimee Started. “There’s actually another reason I came to
see you this night.
*Actually when I went back to film this scene in my Dummy ‘hood there was snow on the ground when it was supposed to be
summer. But I went with it because it was around winter time in my main ‘hood anyway.
Sika was curious to what was so important, and why Aimee would want to talk to her instead of both her
and Crowfoot. Maybe it had to do with her being the oldest, she was a few days from teening. But why
now?
“I guess it is something like that. But Ho-” Sika replied, she was a bit surprised that Aimee even knew this
since no one in her family had talked about her visions outside of their circle.
“Like the Goddess, we too, know all. That’s how we knew about them.” Aimee Started. “You knew that
you would be having a younger sister. You saw Suni in a room full of urns, and there is a few other things
you will also know. Some of which you have been thinking about for a while now.”
Sika thought of the wolf’s words, there had been a lot of things she had on her mind. She had been having
more dreams, but none of them have yet to result in her fainting like she did before. Well she had yet to
have another one while she was awake. She probably would in time though.
“But” Sika started. “Why is it me who has these visions? Why not Crowfoot or Jacy or even Koko?”
“Do not worry about Koko, Crowfoot and Jacy or the rest of you’re cousins. There is more to this
generation of Lenmanian Indians than you think. It’s quite different from your mother and Uncle’s
generation. I sense more power this generation, although your grandmother also has a power.”
She knew that there are many ways to die. Old age was one of them, she actually had an odd conversation
with Crowfoot and Koko a while back about it. Neither of them were sure about what sparked the
conversation, but it happened. She also saw her mother catch her grandmother with the Elixir that one
night.
“I did fail to mention to your grandmother about what happens when mortals die, in our world. If they
chose, they may start a new life. Of course it can differ depending on age of death. Teens, adults and
elders have two choices, while children have three.” Aimee started.
“Children die?” Siksika said as she played with her fingers.
Her thoughts throughout the years came to her, there had been a few children that had never returned to
school, some she had been friends with before.
“Maya and Eryk…” Sika said the words barely making it out of her mouth as she choked up.
Aimee took a good look at Sika who had burst into tears, she figured it out on her own.
Aimee noticed Crowfoot running out of the greenhouse probably wondering why his sister was crying. The
boy blinked as he tried to comfort his older sister. He then looked at Aimee and scratched his head.
Aimee went over to the kids as she licked Siksika. She was really regretting telling her this but she needed
to know.
It was a short time before Sika had calmed down. The wolf and the children sat down.
Before Aimee could answer there was someone calling the children.
“Sika, Crow are you ok out there? Is the garden done?” Aiyana called.
“Sorry grandma but Aimee is here we were talking to her.” Crowfoot said.
Aiyana had gone outside to see the white wolf.
“My old friend, you look good” Aiyana said.
“Thank you pup, as do you.”
“Well I am getting older now, pretty soon get old and die.” Aiyana said sadly.
“I wouldn’t worry so much about that pup. It’ll be fine. You already will live up to your namesake, just
not in the way you may think.”
“Oh really?” Aiyana said surprised.
“It’s the Wanagi Taraku and the Wanagi Yata” Crowfoot piped up.
Aiyana chuckled at her grandson.
“Hey, Would you like to finish talking inside? It’s cold out here and if these two caught colds their mother
would kill me.” Aiyana joked.
“Actually, it’s late, and I really should get back, but I’ll be around.” Aimee said.
“Bye Aimee! You can tell us more another time.” The kids said as the wolf ran off.
Inside, Aiyana made some warm soup for her grandkids who were actually brought to reality about how
cold it was. But the conversation with the wolf had drawn them in so deep that they had forgotten about
the weather.
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The next day both kids spent the day in bed they both had little colds.
Pocahontas did talk to her mother about why they were sick and Aiyana spilled it. Pocahontas wasn’t
angry per say but was a bit annoyed that she made them go out there.
The kids were a bit better by the time Jacy’s birthday party came around. So much better that Crowfoot
decided to tease his little sister.
“The aliens got it Jacy you can’t find it! You won’t get it. When they take something it never comes
back.”
“I’m all better now, well mostly, at least Mom says so.”
“But It looks nice on you though Jacy” Sika said from behind the others.
“It’s great that you like pink big sister, but I don’t.”
Changed a few moments later and Jacy was in a less girly outfit. She went right for the cake. There would
be no more toddlers in legacy main, at least not until the next generation.
“ I still haven't forgotten big brother. I’m gonna get you!” Jacy smirked at Crowfoot.
“Can it wait Jacy I wanna finish my cake before the aliens steal it.” Crow replied to his sister.
“I don’t think they will steal your cake if you already took a bite out of it Crow.” Siksika sighed.
Her younger siblings, Sika knew she had to watch over them. It was one of the duties of being the oldest.
Koko did it so well, Sika knew she could do just as well.
As darkness fell, Joel had set up a bonfire in the back. Placing extra sticks here and there and wait until
everyone arrived before lighting it.
But a couple seconds later he heard the voice of his youngest child.
“I didn’t I just wanted it to light and it lit up. Isn’t that so cool!” Jacy replied excitedly.
Joel blinked at his youngest. “I guess, firefly, but I was going to light it once everyone was outside.”
“Well you don’t have to now!” Jacy replied, Joel was speechless.
The party found their way outside. Where the fire was burning bright. Of course two children had found
their way to sneak out even when their mother told them to stay inside.
“Siksika! Crowfoot! You two are just getting over being sick. Do you WANT to get sick again?”
“We didn’t want to miss all the fun though! “ Crow replied.
“Besides mom, we will be just fine.” Sika piped up.
“Pocahontas calm down sweetheart. Let them enjoy the rest of the party.” Aiyana said to her daughter.
Aiyana looked around at her family, three generations were here on this night. Three generations of her
bringing the Lenmana Natives back to their homeland where they all started. The tribe may have been
killed off once but Aiyana was bringing a new generation back, her legacy would go on. She shared
stories of how they lives, she shared myths and fables of her people. Yes she had only been with them the
first few years of her life but the wolves had filled her in to keep the history strong.
Siksika followed all the tales of why they thanked Mother Simnature for the fruit of her land and why art
and dancing were important to the Great Spirit. Why the creativity and history of their people were so
important to their heritage. The stories of Lenmanian Heroines and Heroes were quite interesting to hear
about. Especially the tales of the two sisters Niehisa* and Ketchakaila* But Siksika’s thoughts trailed to
her younger sister.
*The sisters names, have a great importance to my real sister and I. I will explain that story another time. It has to do with something from
our childhood. And one of the biggest reasons for my interest in Native Americans.
Jacy’s mind opened up to all the amazing tales of the Lenmanian natives. They drew her in like no other.
Her family had such an amazing history she was quite proud to be a part of it. The wide eyed child soaked
in everything like a sponge. Her grandmother knew so much but she still wanted to know more about her
people. She wondered what it was like to live all those years ago before it was wiped out.
The party was a roof raiser. Everyone went home happy, maybe a little chilly as well.
“Sika, I hope you don’t mind sharing a room with your sister.” Pocahontas stopped her daughter on the
way into the house. “I promise you will get your own room soon”
“She does not have your power. Although, she does have a strong will, but that did not help her, not here at least.” Abbas
replied in Crowfoot’s head.
“That’s weird”
Jacy did skip out into the hallway and bumped back into Siksika.
“I think big brother is weird, he said he was communicating with Kaheerimites or something. But I didn’t
see them.” Jacy announced.
“He’s not weird, he’s just different.”
“If you say so.”
Siksika smiled and nodded.
“Lets go downstairs and dance, I still hear the music playing.”
“Ok!”
The girls quickly ran downstairs to dance to the pop music playing on the radio until their mom told them
to go to sleep.
The next evening there was another birthday party over at the Hunickes. The Twins were becoming
toddlers. Yay for no more babies! Well at least until next generation.
Here’s Ohanko, sporting a similar hairstyle to dad, who is a Leo with the personality of 0, 10, 8, 6, 2 .
Wow he’s the meanest yet. Ironically, I just found out that his name means “reckless”. Remember when I
didn’t know then meaning when he was born. Oh boy this is going to be fun.
Here’s Dyami also a Leo with the personality of 6, 10, 6, 4, 6.
My first set of twins who actually have the same Zodiac.
Ironically the two also grew up in the same yellow and black striped outfit. Don’t have a picture though
but it was pretty cool.
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Here’s some better pictures of the cheesecake twins, aren’t they cute? I think Dyami takes after Danielle a
lot. Ohanko looks a lot like Powhatan as a toddler
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Walking and talking didn’t take long for these two to pick up.
Although potty training was a bit of a problem.
“Ohanko!”
“NONONONO”
What’s wrong Dyami?
“Brudder pishure wook better”
But he hasn’t drawn anything yet.
“It wiw doe, he towd me.”
Ohanko hasn’t said anything Sweety
“Uh huh in hewd he diwd”
The boys were silent for a moment.
Except for the fact that in between both sets of twins was a toy floating.
Powhatan and Danielle were dumbstruck and yet Adoette in the corner didn’t seem too phased by it.
“They do this all the time, at least Rozie and Sinopa do. Although this is the first time I saw Dyami and
Ohanko do it. I think it’s a twin thing.” The petite girl said softly then continued to play with her toy
horse.
While her brothers and sisters were discovering their new found powers, Adoette walked over to where
her oldest sister Koko was. Koko had been spending a lot of time Skilling up for college, as well as time
on the computer. A lot of time on the computer.
“What are you up to Koko?” Adoette asked.
“I’m hacking into the database to upgrade the mainframe to the capacity of the new upgraded data
processors.”
Adoette blinked at her older sisters words, she didn’t always understand them but she didn’t bother
asking.
“Alawa, you’ll be big soon” Adoette tried to start a conversation with the puppy.
But she felt that Alawa would love her no matter what which made Adoette smile. The puppy licked one
of her beloved owners. And the night went on.
Jacy looked around mischievously the next day as she rubbed her feet on the floor, she had heard about
this in a story before and wanted to try it. She looked up and pointed her finger trying to figure out who
her victim would be.
The closest person to her was big brother Crowfoot
“HAHAHA that was a good one!” Crow chuckled.
“Toldya I’d get you!”
The two siblings laughed.
More birthdays were had later that night, Sika was going to be a teenager! She was excited she was ready
to face the teenage world. But she wasn’t the only one having a birthday, we finally will have an elder in
the main house. Aiyana still had longer to go being that she drank more of the elixir than Jim did. But Jim
was glad to already be Permaplat.
“Are you, like, ready, like, Siksika?” Jim turned to his granddaughter.
“As ready as I’ll ever be grandpa!” Sika replied as he she looked at the candles on the at the cake.
“I’ll go, Like, first” Jim said as he went to blow out his candles.
“Beware grandpa, I see your elder clothes let’s just say you might want to change when your done.” Sika
laughed.
Jim grew up in pretty bad fashion, lucky for him a few days ago Siksika told her mother to buy some new
clothes for her and Grandpa she went with her.
Sika went next she blew out the candles on her cake and waited for the growing up to take its effect.
Sika grew up as well and her clothes weren’t too bad but they were too plain for Siksika.
Once the party was over Pocahontas and Joel’s promise to Sika was answered when they revealed her and
Jacy’s new rooms.
While his sisters were checking out their new bedrooms Crowfoot continued his discoveries about the
traditions about the Hyacinthites this time around. He learned that not all aliens were green. They came in
all shapes, sizes and colors just like Sims do. Some were Pink, Blue with Aqua tattoos, or even rainbow,
of course there were also the green ones but they weren’t the only ones.
Later that night Sika had a crazy Idea something that had been on her mind since she became a teenager.
She wanted to go out but not just with anyone.
The girls had an awesome time at the new Bar and Club: DeeJay’s
They danced, sang and Played instruments.
Although, Joel’s cousin Dorian Kauker just so happened to be on duty.
“So how’d you know he was my dad?” Siksika asked then stopped.
“You look too much like Joel NOT to be his”
“Oh, yeah, right” she said with a cheesy smile.
“Joel what happened to good parenting?” Dorian Kauker said to Joel who came right outside to see his
daughter.
“Siksika Alice Azure! What do you think you were doing sneaking out like that!?” Joel started to lecture.
A few days after Koko and Sika snuck out there was another set of teen birthdays. The older twins were
ready to become teenagers.
Rozene was first to grow up. She rolled Romance with the LTW to become Celebrity Chef, like Aunt
Pocahontas.
Next up was Sinopa who rolled Family with the LTW to reach her Golden Anniversary.
Of course a bonfire followed.
But there was more to the twins other than their telekinesis and telepathy, each twin also had discovered
additional powers.
*Yes I did change Roze’s outfit the other one just didn’t look right on her to me.
Sinopa was getting annoyed at the fact this guy she didn’t like kept following her around then later that
day he walked past her and didn’t even stop to day hi like he usually did.
Looking down she noticed that she was invisible.
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On the other hand Rozene, was fooling around with some classmates when she threw a desk clear across
the room.
Although, some of the football players seemed a bit jealous.
Or maybe a bit scared.
With one birthday there is always another following. That’s what I get for having all the kids being born
so close together.
“I’m going to be a teenager today Vladina!” Crow announced looking through his telescope, after school.
The Lilia race from Zemlya was his concentration.
To anyone else the voice that answered was that of tingling bells, but to Crowfoot it was as plain as the
simlish he had learnt to speak.
“Should I be worried? I mean I’m just getting older right? I mean…”
Crowfoot blinked at the answer he received.
“…Abduction. That sounds awesome though! But what?”
“Big brother!” Jacy called as she skipped into Crowfoot’s room. She looked at him in a place that had
always been a familiar site.
“Who are you talking to?” Jacy asked.
“The Lilia, from the planet Zemlya”
“How many different kinds of aliens are there?” Jacy Said with a confused look on her face.
“Plenty, but I’ve only been in contact with 6 different kinds. I’ll have to tell you what the simlish
translations would be do you understand” Crowfoot started.
“But Crow-” Jacy started.
“First there are the Hyacinthites from Gaia. Then the Kadeerians from Arzt Turba, The third race is the
Lilia from the planet Zemlya. There are also the Blainee from Talamh, the Nijites from Tsuchi, and The
Platans from Tierra.”
Jacy, couldn’t get a word in while her brother continued his speech. Not for a lack of trying.
“The Hyacinthites are like the Lenmanians in the fact that they are very matriarchal, but they are different
in the fact that they are very tall and very muscular females. Like the SimAmazons that we learnt about,
slightly, in history class...”
While he rambled enthusiastically. Jacy stood there wishing and hoping she could get out of there some
how. The girl tried to find an escape route but was saved when she heard her grandfather’s voice.
“Jacy Nova, like, I thought I, like, told you to, like, get your brother and, like, tell him to come down for
the, like, party.”
“THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU GRANDPAAA!!!” Jacy said quickly as she ran out of her
brother’s room.
“What was that, Like, all about?” Jim asked his grandson.
Candles were blown out and the boys let the Sparklies come over their bodies.
Ohanko went right into finding someone to torment, the unlucky victim was big sister Adoette.
Dyami on the other hand discovered something new about himself. He noticed that if he ran very fast he’d
get to the point where he’d float above the ground.
I’m going to end the chapter here because it’s already getting to be pretty long. There was another scene
or two I wanted to do but I can always add that into the next.
What is Suni planning?
Find out next time on another chapter of Forever Flowing: The Azure Legacy!
Thank you to all of the CC creators as well as all of the Simselves that I have used in filler pictures (I do
have plans though).
If there is anyone you want me to upload of the teens, children, or any other character just ask. :D
Just so you know I’ve picked up another part time job working nights and I have my other job during the
day. So It may take a bit longer for my next chapter than it did for this one.