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Show 93 Something pushed on his back and water spewed out of his mouth and nose. He choked and took a breath. He tried again to open his eyes, but he couldn't. He knew the Kachinas were there to carry him to the underworld with the gods. "Chua," a voice called from far away. "Chua." It came a little closer. Chua recognized Toho's voice, as he tried once more to open his heavy eyelids. ( "I'm here," Chua said, blinking his eyes in the sand. "I'm glad you haven't gone to the next world," Toho said, rolling Chua onto his back. Chua opened his eyes, and blinked. Toho stood and raised his hands towards the sky. "Thank you, Sotuknang, for Chua's life." Chua looked around. Where was he? Alll he could think of was his mother. "I must get to my mother before Ahote comes back. He's dangerous." "I'll go to her," Toho said. "I'll tell her you are safe." Footsteps approached. A tall figure stood over Chua. *jr* i. - <U* J-tfj* That brave thing did i nat was a crave tning you aid fioorr Sdiinhuu,, " ssaaiida aa ddeeeepp vvooiiccee.d "^^ *' cc \[fVjp^%Z J*. >? OjXW^^^ -TIT^^c -1 -^ >H%*±^ The Bear Clan Chief spoke lo him. ^ c y^ •? ' ^p,, Anger instantly rose insideiniua. "Don't take my bird again," he said weakly. 1 ^ 3 ^ ' "Chosovi is my friend." He turned his head away not wanting to talk to the angry chief. His body ached all over like a giant buffalo was sitting on him. f "Thank you for saving my wife," the chief said. "I won't take your bird. I know my test for you seemed unfair. But the Hopi way to connect with the universe is through the difficult paths we walk." P J > ^ |