Ella
The flame rises and dances around us. This is the first fire I have ever attended. I realize how different life is here from the one I got used to.
A few ladies and men dance around the fire, and it dances with them almost as if they have power over which direction it goes. The rest sing songs and play a few drums. I am unable to recognize any of the songs, as some are in a language I don't quite know.
I am amazed by everything. I am seated on a log beside Malik. While Maddox and Jackson lead the dances. Despite being huge men, they make everything look flawless and fluid.
"II have never seen such dances before," I whisper to Malik, who I know will hear me just fine.
"It's a dance that is done to honor the moon goddess." Just to thank her for creating us and giving us this extra
