Maui x reader

Chapter 3: A new island

     You shifted the rudder slowly your hand on the opposite side of the boat feeling the increasing temperature from land ahead. You were up all night realizing year's ago that a way finder should never fall asleep on the job, you looked up at the rising sun as you pulled the rudder to the left. The mast began veering to the right causing the sail to expand and the canoe to be pulled by the sudden wind's.

   As the canoe set sail faster then before you went to your feet feeling the wind on your face as the beating sun's rays grew stronger. You exhale a deep breath before closing your eye's and taking a deep breath of fresh air, you were slightly surprised upon feeling a change in wind direction after a moment before it became normal.

   You opened your eye's in alarm before turning back and gazing into the part of the ocean far off from your boat before, you kept your gaze onward as you slowly put your hand to the water "what happened little guys?" you asked before your gaze went to the ocean in your fingertips.

     At first you felt nothing causing you to narrow your eyes in alarm before asking again "please...at least give me a heads up".

  That's when you felt a tight grip on your wrist before you felt a gentle tug causing you to raise your hand onto the boat once more. Your eye's widened in horror as you saw the seaweed hanging limp in your hand however, that wasn't the problem. It was that the water based plant had some how dried up instead of staying moist.

  The seaweed plant immediately began curling up on itself as the green pieces began turning brown and crinkling as it dried up. You looked from the dying seaweed to the ocean once more "whats happening to you, my friend" you whispered as the remaining pieces of the seaweed turned to dust and rough pieces of dried leaves.

  You frowned your hand balling up in anger before you went to your feet once more and grabbed the mast looking into the distance "we need to speed thing's up" you said before climbing the mast quickly holding on the end of it with one hand for support your feet supporting you on he mast as well.

  You squinted into the distance before you caught the sight of land miles off, you quickly jumped from the mast unshaken as the boat quivered from the pressure. You slid to your knees and pulled the rope attached to the sail with a hard tug the wind pulling you forward. You tied the rope with ease quickly before getting to the rudder and adjusting it before putting your hand to the floor of the canoe for balance while your other held the tied knotted rope.

  You nearly smiled as the wind grew stronger pulling your canoe in the direction you wanted before your expression faded as you thought of your lost demigod, Maui. Maui had a gift from the god's that allowed him to do great and powerful thing's like create the very winds that guide our sails.

 You breathed a chuckle at the thought before you realized the wind was blowing to fast and you have become way to close to island to make a nice and easy stop with your canoe. Your most likely to crash instead...how exciting.

  You gasped before you unknotted the rope and the sail began going limp slowing you down slowly but, not fast enough. You then adjusted the rudder before grabbing the rope and jumping off the side of the boat in order to land on the side of the wood to slow it down. You pulled and you sighed in relief as the boat tipped and began slowing down.

  The canoe finally came to island in one piece making a small crash and possibly making a few animal's aware of your presence but, you were alive at least. You sighed before exhaling sharply and making your way into the vast jungles of the island, your hand's glided across the bases of the tree's. Through the trunk's you could sense the steady vibration's of a person a mile off, you were puzzled when you felt multiple vibrations and took it as a good sign.

  You were most likely on a settlement, that meant new clothes and more supplies. You might even be able to find Maui here. You perked up at that idea even if the odd's were low, since you have been wandering about searching for him for months now.

  You found a trail to the settlement quite easily and found that you were right it was a peaceful settlement filled with a small village of people. Some women turned to you immediately and became ecstatic very quickly startling you. One women grabbed your hand's in pure delight "oh! a visitor! we haven't had traveler's in age's" she cried happily.

  You forced a smile even if you were a bit confused and creeped out "oh i wonder why?" you murmured as you held back a sneer as another women went through your hair the other caressing your dirtied clothing.

"oh what pretty hair! but, its become so messy. I'll clean it up for you, please come with me" the woman said with glee a bright innocent smile plastered on her face.

You raised a brow suspicious at these random act's of kindness before, the other woman tugged at your worn clothing "oh you poor thing, we must fetch you some new clothes. please come with me!"

You began questioning why you came here again. Right before, you were yanked into the village and into a home. You cried out in shock as the women tugged at your rags before tearing your clothes to shred and before you could yell or scold they dumped you into a tub of water.

 You came up for air rather calm that it even scared at you "why?" you asked with a shrug.

The women just smiled before pulling out a comb, a towel, and scrubbers.

Your frown faded entirely to one of horror before you gave a 'really?' look at the imaginary audience beside you.

  After excruciating torture, you actually felt like you'd never be able to feel your skin again in fear that it wouldn't be there. The women finally left you to your self as they placed an outfit beside your red, possibly bruised body. The outfit was a grass skirt with a half shirt made and woven from freshly bloomed flowers that was strapless. You slipped it on before also, taking a grass woven elbow warmer for your right arm.

   You sighed before getting to your feet and strapping your dagger to your back like before. You turned the corner of the room to come face to face with the three women, you smiled at them in gratitude,

 "i appreciate your kind gesture but...why? You just met me" you said bowing slightly in respect.

The middle woman smiled kindly "you think we don't recognize a demigod? We know who you are (y/n)" she said.

  Your eye's widened slightly "well i thank you for your kindness. I know the gods will reward you generously". The woman only smiled before she jumped in realization before grabbing your hand and running out of the house.

"Oh you are late! i almost forgot" she panicked chuckling at her babbling.

The other women giggled and shouted their goodbyes and...good luck?

You were unable to think any further as the woman shoved you lightly into an open shutter "go go!" she whispered with a smile. The room was dimly lit and had multiple dying candle set in various places. It was like a romantic setting but, with less romance and more darkness.

You raised a brow "where exactly am i--" you didn't finish as she ran off giggling disappearing into the shadow's.

You groaned before sighing in exasperation running your hand through your hair.

"(y/n)?" a deep voice asked behind you causing you to freeze as a shadow covered your own and a much larger hand slipped into your smaller one and entwining them. your eye's widened considerably bigger and you felt a faint tug on your lips.

"M-maui" you stuttered hopeful as his grip on your hand tightened in response.