Moana - Warrior's Journey (AU after the first film)

Chapter 47: Maui the Demigod, Moana the Demigoddess

When her soul completely entered her body, Moana slowly began to open her eyes. She held her hands up to see if she was really alive, then she looked at her legs, then her waist, and then, Maui. Maui couldn't believe his eyes. He saw the miracle happening to him right before his eyes. Moana warmly smiled as Maui froze. "Hi, Maui."

"Moana..." Maui's voice cracked. No more words came out from his vocal chord no matter how much he tried. Moana opened her arms to allow Maui to hug her. Maui went straight to her quickly yet gently so that he wouldn't tackle Moana. "I'm so sorry..." Maui whispered into her ears as teardrop of joy landed warmly on her shoulder. Moana quietly and gently caressed his back to indicate that she forgave Maui. When they withdrew, she wiped tears off of Maui's cheek.

"How did this happen?" Moana asked as she continued to make eye contact with Maui.

"Your partner sacrificed his demigod status to revive you," Tala replied.

Moana turned where the voice came from. "Grandma? What are you doing here? What is this place? And what do you mean he sacrificed his demigod status?"

Tala listed, "First, I'm here to see you. Second, this is a spirit realm. Third, I needed his energy so that I can help your soul get enough strength to go back into your body."

"Is that true, Maui?" Moana asked as she turned to him. "Why did you do it?"

"You know, Chief," Maui said as he scratched his head. "I'd rather end my life with you on my side for the rest of my life than to live forever without you." After hearing that, Moana's eyes started to be teary. "Kid, no need to be overjoyed by this. We have things to take care of." He took out the charms and waved it.

"Oh," Moana was now very concerned. "Kapu'uila is too strong. I don't think we can take him down. Especially after you lost your demigod status."

"Well then, I should've revived you after defeating him," Maui snickered.

"Maui!" Moana snapped, a little angry, but that anger disappeared shortly after yelling.

"Kidding! So serious!" Maui laughed slightly.

"But what are we gonna do?" Moana asked. Maui shrugged. Tala smirked. "Grandma, do you know the answer?" She asked as she noticed her smirk.

"Maybe," she teasingly replied. "Why don't you ask the other gods?" She showed the side where the gods were all lined up. Few goddesses were standing before Moana, Maui, and Tala. Moana and Maui were stunned by the view that it took them a while to get their thoughts back together and bow down to all the gods. After having their heads down for a few moments, one goddess tapped on Maui's head to catch his attention.

"Pele!" Maui said as he looked up. Pele, the goddess of fire, had her hands on Maui. "It has been a while! How have you been?" Pele smiled back. Maui looked at the other three gods: Tane the god of the forest, Tangaroa the god of the seas, and Tawhiri the god of the wind and storms. Maui was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. "Wow! All of you are here! I still remember the day all of you found me and turned me into a demigod!" Then he lost his smile. "I'm sorry, I'm not a demigod anymore. After all the trouble you've been through... but I really wanted to save Moana and... that happened... I'm sorry."

Pele, Tane, Tangaroa, and Tawhiri all looked at each other, then Maui, and smiled warmly. We're proud of you, Pele said through her mind.

We knew you'd do something very well to mortals, Tane added.

Working with a mortal is even more impressive, Tangaroa elaborated.

We shall give you and your mortal friend a special gift for being brave to save this world, Tawhiri smiled.