The Lava Monster Te Kā

They left the deep sea and sailed toward the fiery island in the distance.

It was once the home of the goddess Te Fiti.

But now, it was covered in darkness.

Maui held his fishhook and looked nervous.

He said, “That’s Te Kā, a lava monster.”

She became that way because her heart was stolen.

The sea was wild, and dark smoke filled the sky.

Te Kā’s rage shot out lava, blocking their way.

Maui said, “We can’t go near her! She’s too powerful!”

Moana insisted, “We must return her heart!”

They sailed into fire and waves.

Te Kā’s huge hand struck their boat.

The boat broke apart.

Maui blocked the final blow with his fishhook.

But his hook cracked.

Maui was angry and afraid.

“I can’t lose it again!” he shouted.

He flew away, leaving Moana alone.

The sea became calm, and night fell.

Moana sat on her boat and cried.

“Maybe I was wrong. Maybe the ocean chose the wrong person,” she said.

Then, the water began to glow.

A glowing eel swam by — she saw a familiar smile.

It was the spirit of Gramma Tala.

Gramma Tala said softly, “You’ve come so far, my little one.”

“You have listened to your heart.”

Moana wiped her tears and stood up again.

“I am Moana of Motunui, and I will sail for my people.”

The ocean glowed again.

She called out for Maui to return.

Maui came back.

He said, “I’m sorry, kid. I was wrong.”

“You’re braver than I am.”

Together they fixed the boat and sailed toward Te Kā.

Te Kā roared and lava burst out.

Maui used his hook to distract her.

Moana steered straight toward the heart of the volcano.

She saw the sea part, opening a path.

She whispered, “She’s not a monster, she’s Te Fiti.”

Moana lifted the glowing heart and walked forward slowly.

Te Kā stopped attacking.

She reached out and took the heart.

A green light spread across the sky.

The fire faded, and flowers grew again.

Te Kā turned back into the beautiful goddess Te Fiti.

She smiled and thanked Moana.

“You have brought back life and balance.”