Moana and Maui: A Series Of One Shots

My Light Is Dimming (Part 2)

My Light Is Dimming (Part 2)

One Shot #15 (Cont.)

Maui's POV

 Four Days Later... The Funeral...

   Daniel and myself are gathered amongst the entire village of Montonui at Moana's funeral, honoring her as chief, wife, mother, and friend. There isn't a single soul in the village that didn't fall in love with Moana. Even the village children are crying in their mothers arms and/or in each others. Moana was always great with kids, far better than I ever was. Sure, they love hearing my stories, but I don't have the charm that Moana did. Truth is, I probably never will. I stand there listening to them tell their favorite Moana stories with a solemn smile on my face, tears in my eyes, and a black hole in my heart. Before I know it, it's time for Daniel and I to give our eulogies. I let Daniel go first. I need a few more minutes to gather the strength to even speak. 

  Daniel goes to the front of the crowd with a piece of paper in hand. He looks down at the paper for a moment before crumpling it up, deciding to speak from the most sincere place, the heart. "My mother was hands down the most beloved chief of Montonui besides my grandfather Tui. When my mother took over as chief, she was slightly inexperienced and doubted by some, but she quickly proved them wrong. Many also thought was unfit to rule because she was a woman, which honestly was just plain stupid and ignorant on their part to think that way. She did a lot for our village. She provided us with riches, happiness, peace, safety, wisdom, and more. On a more personal level, she was the best damn mother in the universe. Mothers like her are so rare and I'm just blessed that she was mine."

     Daniel wipes away tears at the corner of his eyes, but I can hear his voice breaking, just like I can feel a lump forming in my throat. "I miss my mother so much. I've never really had any friends or other relatives in my life. My grandparents died soon after I was born so I didn't get the chance to get to know them well. All I have now is my father and while I'll have him for the rest of my life, one day I too will leave this Earth, and he's going to be alone, and that the fact itself just shatters me." I go over to Daniel and hold him in my arms as he breaks down. I hide my face in the crook of his neck and let out a few sobs where no one can see me. We pull apart after a couple of minutes so Daniel can finish his eulogy. "My mother may be gone physically, but she will always be with us both in spirit and in our hearts. Her legacy will live on through us all. With that being said, may she rest in peace." 

       Daniel makes his way back into the crowd, rubbing my back soothingly and motioning for me to go up next. I take a shaky, deep breath and make my way through the crowd and stand in front of everyone. I grip a bar behind me because I can't trust my legs and arms, given how much they're shaking. "Before my emotions get the best of me and I crumble before you all, I just wanted to thank you all for being here today. I can tell how much you loved Moana." I take another deep breath, trying my best to get through this eulogy. "When I first met Moana, she was sixteen years old. She had this longing for adventure. The ocean chose her to venture across the sea, find me, and restore the heart of Te Fiti along with myself. I was a monster before Moana came along. I stole the heart and used it for my own selfish gain. Moana helped knock sense into me. She was also the only one in the entire world who truly believed that I could change my fate. Because of her faith in me, I was able to become the demigod and person that I was destined to be. In addition, I also learned the most important thing in the world, how to love. My heart that was once black as coal turned completely red, the primary color of love."

       Tears prickle at my eyes, but I refuse to crumble, at least not yet. "After our famous voyage, I slowly began to fall in love with Moana. I refused to show my feelings at first because I was coward who was too afraid to let anyone in, but Moana tore my walls down. She lurched her way inside of my heart and I haven't been the same since. I wish more than anything that we had more time together, but like Moana said to me before she passed away, there's never enough time, even for the immortal." At this point in my eulogy, I fall to the ground and cry like I've never cried before. Daniel comes up and holds me in his arms. Others try to comfort us, but Daniel is the only one I will allow to touch me. 

        Moana was my true love. There is never going to be another woman like her. I don't want to fall in love again. I'll spend every minute of everyday left with my son and missing my Moana. As much as I want to run away and never look back, I can't do that. I'm a father to a wonderful son. He needs me now more than ever. 

Hoped that you guys liked this one shot! :) -Mary