Moana and Maui: A Series Of One Shots

It's All Because Of You

It's All Because Of You 

One Shot #21

Maui's POV

  I've been alone on my island for a thousand years and haven't spoken to a single soul since I washed up afloat here. My communication skills are the equivalent of a toddler at best. I sound stupid when I attempt to speak, so at this point I don't even bother. I bet if or when someone tries to find me, I'll scare them off in a matter of seconds. Between that and my body that's the equivalent of a beast, it'll give them enough nightmares to last a lifetime. 

    It's as if someone up above read my thoughts because approaching me in my cave is a young girl. I tense up and try to hide myself the best that I can. I'd normally shapeshift into some animal by now, but I don't have my hook at the moment. "Hello there, I can see you. I'm not going to hurt you. You can come out and show yourself to me." I hesitantly come out of the shadows and reveal myself to the girl. I study her and can tell that's she mortal. Her facial features are quite pretty. Her smile alone is enough to make a guy melt. I give her a nervous smile back. She extends a hand out for me to shake. "I'm Moana. I'm assuming you're Maui?" I nod. 

     "It's nice to meet you Maui." I nod again. We stand there awkwardly for a couple minutes in silence before Moana breaks the silence. "You know, for being the demigod of the wind and sea, you're pretty quiet. I shrug my shoulders and look down at the ground. "Am I invading your privacy?" I rapidly shake my head no. I then motion for her pen and pad of paper. She gives it to me and I begin to write down the following: "I haven't spoken aloud to anyone in a thousand years so my verbal communication skills are poor." Moana reads it and looks up at me with a frown before giving me a shy smile. "I can help you." I blush and look away, embarrassed at the thought of her teaching me how to say simple words like cat and apple. "Maui, don't be ashamed. Your writing is excellent so I'm sure in no time your verbal communication skills will be too." I sigh, but nod, allowing her to teach me the basics. 

 Time Skip... Three Weeks Later...

     I'm able to say about three quarters of the words that I used to be able to centuries ago. I no longer sound like a moron, which is all thanks to Moana. I like having her around on my island. She's the best company I've ever had here. Moana's picking some fruit from a bush with a smile on her face. I get up and go over to her. I wrap my arms around her and kiss her on the cheek. Oh I forgot to mention, we just started dating a week ago. It's fresh and new, but it's wonderful. She makes me so happy. I'm glad that of all the girls that could come to my island, find me, and make me whole again, it was her. Being alone for a thousand years is a miserable experience that I wouldn't even wish on my worst enemy. 

     "Hey Maui. What's up?" I smile down at her lovingly. "I just wanted to hug my beautiful girl." She blushes profusely. "I'm okay, but I wouldn't say I'm beautiful."  I shift my expression to a serious one. "I would. You're beautiful both inside and out. If it wasn't for the kindness of your heart, I never would be able to say those words to you along with so many other words. I had the communication skills of a toddler at best before. Now I can talk to you as a normal man would. Thank you so much for that." She pecks me on the lips, causing my heart to melt. "You're very welcome." 

Hoped that you guys liked this one shot! I'm not leaving for North Carolina until four so I figured I'd get an update in before I head out on the road. By the way, thank you so much for over 5,000 reads. <3  :) -Mary