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The Ceremony

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"Ace." A soft feminine voice calls me, "Aaaace."

I open my eyes, "What? What is it?" I ask.

"Today is the big day, Ace." Jasmine tells me. She is kneeling down besides my bed.

"Right, ok tell the chief I'm awake." I sit up from my bed. Jasmine stands up and goes to the chief.

I get up off my bed, open my preserving bin and pull out some jerky to eat.

Jasmine, is my wife. She's light tan with long black hair, with a very exposing cheek bones. She's strong, intelligent, loyal and a good leader.

I am Ace, I have a light tan, short black hair with a pretty large build, if I do say so myself.

My tribe, the Tribe of Tranquility. We are a peaceful tribe, consisting of 54 tribe members (including myself). The tribe is currently owned by Chief Yaniel. Today is my special day however. The Chief walks into my wooden home.

"Ace, it is great to see you." Chief says with a smile.

"Great to see you too. I'm very nervous." I reply smiling back.

"So was I, when I was announced the new Chief. 73 years ago, I was 16 and I was announced the chief. That means I've been chief for 73 years. That's a long time."

"Yes I know Chief. So, may I prepare myself for the ceremony?"

"Of course go ahead." The Chief exits.

********Ceremony Night********

It's dark out, there's a huge bonfire outside, lit standing torches, drums being played, tribe members dancing. I'm in the hut, dressed in full chitin armor excluding the helmet, made with the finest chitin. I'm waiting until I am called for. The drums are slowly dying down, once stopped, Chief Yaniel stands on the foundation we use as a stage.

"Members of Tranquility." Chief starts.

"It is time, for I to pass down my title as Chief, towards another member who is in his prime. This member has the intellect, strength, respect, cleverness, charisma, courage and the leadership skills to become the Chief. So it brings with me great honor, to announce - (I get ready to exit the hut)- the new Chief of Tranquility! Ace!"

I walk out the hut with a huge smile on my face, Jasmine and the others are applauding me for this great accomplishment. I get onto the foundation and stand facing the other tribe members. I salute and then remain to stand. The Chief is handed the Trike skull helmet and then places it on my head. He then stands back and passes me the Master Metal Sword. The sword that has never broken. Yaniel stands back.

I hold up my sword and say, "To Tranquility!" The members echo me.
"Now commence the celebration!"

The drums start playing again and everyone starts dancing. Jasmine walks up to me and wraps her arms around my shoulders.

"Congratulations honey."

"Thank you, I couldn't have done it without you. You taught me all about the animals. You taught me how to become a good leader, you should be wearing this helmet." I say.

"That's real sweet, but that helmet is too big for my head." We giggle.

"Well let's enjoy my celebration, shall we dance?" I ask.

"We shall."

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