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Think about the world around you, the land, the water, the sky.
The stars across the globe have long imagined how our world came to be.
And every one of these creation stories is different.
We're about to hear a creation story in which a high flying trickster sparks an epic battle between the elements.
And boy, do the feathers fly.
Long, long ago, in the very beginning of things, the world was just see.
Did somebody say my name?
And sky, pretty sure she did.
I'm thinking this story must be about us.
Ooh, I can't wait to hear what happened, sky.
In short, see and sky got along famously.
Little did they know. That was about to change.
It all began with the appearance of a hawk like bird known as kite.
Technically, I'm more of a sea eagle than a hawk.
I use my yellow talons to snatch up fish and crabs.
And I have striking brown and white feathers and a short tail and broad wings.
Well, thank you for that clarification.
And speaking of wings, kite spent hour upon hour flapping those wings without any rest.
Because remember, the world was just see and sky with no land in sight.
So as you can imagine, kite was exhausted.
I can't keep flying around like this.
My tired wings are on the verge of giving out.
I must find a place to perch.
Maybe there's a spot in the sky that I missed.
So kite summoned all of his strength and lofted upward higher than he ever had before.
Just as I suspected, there's nothing up here but clouds.
And since clouds are technically masses of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, I can't exactly perch on them.
I'll have to try the sea.
So he took a great big breath and plunged into the water deeper than he ever had before.
And that's when he saw it.
Indeed, far, far below the surface were thousands of rocky, stony formations, some large, some small, some jagged, some smooth.
kite held his breath for as long as he could as he marveled at the wonder before him.
Then when he was certain his lungs were about to burst, he streaked out of the water and into the open air.
Oh, land! I saw land! I mean, land is technically any part of the earth's surface that isn't covered by a body of water.
And this land is most definitely covered.
It would be fine if I was a fish with gills and not a bird with lungs.
So if I... A rather mischievous idea.
Ever heard the expression no rest for the weary or the expression no rest for the wicked?
Well, this weary bird suddenly knew a wicked way to get some rest.
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He and Sky, a mischievous kite, was seeking a place to rest.
When the bird stumbled across thousands of rock formations underwater, he got an idea.
Kite knew that sea and sky were the best of friends.
So he decided he would use their friendship to his advantage.
Sailing over the water one day, he called out to sea.
Hey, sea. Sea. Yes, kite.
What can I do for you? Actually, I believe it's I who can do something for you.
You know, Sky. Of course I know Sky.
She and I are best friends.
That's not what she said.
What do you mean? What did she say?
She said, I'm just how unpredictable I truly can be.
Sea let out a roar and began to bubble and shun.
His waters turned a deep black blue as he sent wave after phone-topped wave crashing upwards directly towards Sky.
Sky, meanwhile, was confused and concerned.
But before she could ask, see what was troubling him.
Who should come flying by?
Hey there, Sky. But kite.
How's it going? Not so great if you must know.
Look at sea. My friend is in a terrible mood.
Your friend? A friend is technically someone who trusts and respects you.
You think sea is really your friend?
Oh, nice, trick, Sky. Trying to show me how powerful you are.
I don't need to try sea. I'm far more powerful than you'll ever be.
Kite, meanwhile, was watching the action like a spectator checking out their favorite sport.
Of course, he had to keep flitting around in order to avoid getting soaked or swept away.
But his dark eyes, school and clear, Sky became bright and blue.
And kite spread his wings, swooped down to the rocks and perched on the tallest one with a sigh.
At last, a place to rest.
And what a beautiful place it was.
Where once there was nothing but water, there were now thousands upon thousands of islands full of rugged mountains, rolling hills and wide open valleys.
We now know these 7,641 islands as the Philippines.
It was on one of these islands that Kite built his nest.
As for sea and sky, well, after apologizing for their actions and scolding Kite for his, they managed to rebuild their friendship and stay close.
But really close, since the sky technically starts at the surface of the Earth and sea.
Wait, it does? Yes, technically it does.
And so, now that sea and sky were back to being the best of friends, the pair made a solemn vow.
They would always be honest with each other, faithful and steadfast and true.
And what's more, they would never let the wicked actions of a weary bird come between them again.
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