A California Fable

Once upon a time there was a young boy named Ybot. This young boy loved to play and dance and sing. He would often sing songs about those whom he loved and would look to the day that he could reunite with loved ones now distant.

Ecnatsid was a monster that threatened Ybot’s happiness. Day in, day out Ecnatsid would taunt the boy, saying, “Ho ho ho, ha ha ha. I have kept you from those whom you love and though you sing and dance you are not able to do so fully. As long as I am here you will always be aware that your songs are happy but bittersweet, your dances are joyful but weighed down.”

Ybot sat down and cried. Though he’d resisted accepting Ecnatsid’s dire proclamation for so long, he could do so no longer. Ybot quit dancing and he quit singing. In a cloud of dust, he sat down and ceased to begin.

In a flash of light, Nivek appeared and drew his sword. With a quick flash of steel, Nivek slayed the monster once known as Ecnatsid, shattering the power and presence that he had held over young Ybot.

Ybot and Nivek joined together in song and dance. And they both lived happily ever after.