Perusina and Perusino find a wife for Lloque Yupanqui
It was a beautiful, sunny dawn, and Perusina and Perusino were sitting comfortably in their room. They had recently had many adventures in the land of the Incas, but today they felt that something new was about to happen. The birds were chirping happily, and outside the sky was a clear blue. Suddenly the room flickered again with warm, golden light - it was Inti, the sun god.
"Good morning, my brave friends," he said with a smile. "Today I have a special task for you."
Perusino immediately jumped up. "What is it this time, Inti? Should we save someone again? Or maybe find a treasure?"
Inti laughed gently and shook her head. "Today is not about danger or wealth. It is about the heart. Lloque Yupanqui, the wise third Inca, is a great ruler, but he is alone. His heart longs for a companion to share his life with. You two will help him find a woman who is his equal in wisdom and goodness."
Perusina beamed. “That sounds like a wonderful task! But how should we do it?”
"I will lead you to the villages where the wisest and bravest women in the country live," Inti explained. "You will find those who are worthy of Lloque Yupanqui. Listen to your heart and you will find the right one."
With these words, the light rose again and Perusina and Perusino found themselves in the majestic Andes, right next to the palace of Lloque Yupanqui. The Inca ruler stepped out of the palace gate and greeted the children joyfully.
"Inti sent you to help me, didn't she?" he asked with a gentle smile. "I thought long and hard about whether I was ready to have someone by my side. But I trust you and Inti."
Perusino nodded seriously. "We will find the right one for you, Lloque Yupanqui! But we need your help. What are you looking for in a woman?"
Lloque Yupanqui thought for a moment and then answered calmly: "I am looking for someone who loves people, respects nature and can govern with wisdom and patience. Someone who understands the heart and soul of this country."
With this answer in their hearts, Perusina and Perusino set out. Inti had shown them the first place: a small village known for its clever weavers who made the finest clothing for the Inca Empire.
The village of the weavers
When they arrived in the village, they were greeted by a group of women who were busy making colorful fabrics on their looms. One of them, a young woman named Coya, immediately caught the children's eye. She had a friendly smile and seemed very skilled at her work. Her hands moved quickly and precisely over the threads, and the fabrics she produced shone in the most beautiful colors.
“This is beautiful!” said Perusina, impressed. “You seem to be an artist.”
Coya laughed heartily. "Thank you! Weaving is my passion. I love weaving the stories of our people into the fabrics. Every color, every pattern tells something about our traditions and our lives."
Perusino nodded approvingly. "That's really impressive. But what about the people here? How do you deal with them?"
Coya placed her hands on her loom and smiled warmly. "I help my neighbors where I can. Everyone here contributes to our prosperity and we share everything we have. That's how it works in a good village."
Perusina and Perusino were impressed by Coya's care and wisdom, but they knew their journey was not over yet. "Thank you, Coya," Perusina said. "You are truly special."
The Village of Healers
Next, Inti led them to a more remote village high in the mountains, where women healers lived who knew the power of plants and herbs. Here the children met a young healer named Maya, who was applying a healing ointment made from leaves and flowers to an old woman.
“What are you doing?” Perusino asked curiously.
Maya looked up and smiled gently. "I use the gifts of the earth to heal people. This ointment helps with the pain of old bones. Our ancestors taught us how to work with the plants of the mountains to bring health and peace."
Perusina was fascinated. "It's incredible! You know so many secrets of nature."
Maya nodded. "The earth gives us everything we need to stay healthy. We just have to listen to her and thank her." She looked up at the mountains as if she wanted to show her respect to the earth.
"You seem to be a woman of great wisdom," Perusino said thoughtfully. "But how do you deal with difficult decisions?"
Maya smiled wisely. "I listen to my heart. There is always a way that serves the good of all. Sometimes that means making sacrifices, but in the end it brings peace."
Perusina and Perusino looked at each other. Maya was kind and smart, but something told them that their journey was not over yet.
The encounter with Amaru
In the late afternoon, Inti finally led the children to a final village on the edge of the jungle. There they met a young woman named Amaru, who immediately caught their eye. She sat on a large stone and told the children of the village exciting stories about the stars and the gods of the Incas.
"She seems to really understand nature," whispered Perusina. "Look how the children love her!"
Amaru looked up when she noticed the two and smiled kindly. "Welcome, travelers! What brings you here?"
Perusino stepped forward. "We are looking for someone to replace Lloque Yupanqui, the Inca ruler. Someone who understands the heart and soul of the people and can rule with them."
Amaru smiled and her eyes sparkled. "Lloque Yupanqui? A great ruler. But love is not something you find just by looking. It has to grow, like a plant. It needs time, care and patience."
Perusina immediately sensed that Amaru had a deep connection to her country. She loved the nature, the people and the stories that made up the life of the Incas.
"I think you could be the right one," Perusino said confidently. "You have wisdom, heart and a deep respect for nature."
Amaru looked at the children thoughtfully and then nodded slowly. "If that is my destiny, I will accept it. Lloque Yupanqui and I will take care of our people together."
The return to the palace
When the children brought Amaru to Lloque Yupanqui, his eyes lit up with joy. "Amaru," he said gently, "your reputation precedes you. You have the heart and spirit I have been looking for."
Amaru smiled. "And I see in you a ruler who loves his people. Together we can do a lot of good."
Perusina and Perusino looked at each other with satisfaction. They had completed their task and knew that Lloque Yupanqui and Amaru would be a strong, loving couple together. As the sun slowly set, the children felt that they had become part of a wonderful story.
With one last look at the happy couple, Inti led the children back home. Even before they fell asleep, they knew that they would soon return to the land of the Incas - because there were always new adventures to experience there.
"Good morning, my brave friends," he said with a smile. "Today I have a special task for you."
Perusino immediately jumped up. "What is it this time, Inti? Should we save someone again? Or maybe find a treasure?"
Inti laughed gently and shook her head. "Today is not about danger or wealth. It is about the heart. Lloque Yupanqui, the wise third Inca, is a great ruler, but he is alone. His heart longs for a companion to share his life with. You two will help him find a woman who is his equal in wisdom and goodness."
Perusina beamed. “That sounds like a wonderful task! But how should we do it?”
"I will lead you to the villages where the wisest and bravest women in the country live," Inti explained. "You will find those who are worthy of Lloque Yupanqui. Listen to your heart and you will find the right one."
With these words, the light rose again and Perusina and Perusino found themselves in the majestic Andes, right next to the palace of Lloque Yupanqui. The Inca ruler stepped out of the palace gate and greeted the children joyfully.
"Inti sent you to help me, didn't she?" he asked with a gentle smile. "I thought long and hard about whether I was ready to have someone by my side. But I trust you and Inti."
Perusino nodded seriously. "We will find the right one for you, Lloque Yupanqui! But we need your help. What are you looking for in a woman?"
Lloque Yupanqui thought for a moment and then answered calmly: "I am looking for someone who loves people, respects nature and can govern with wisdom and patience. Someone who understands the heart and soul of this country."
With this answer in their hearts, Perusina and Perusino set out. Inti had shown them the first place: a small village known for its clever weavers who made the finest clothing for the Inca Empire.
The village of the weavers
When they arrived in the village, they were greeted by a group of women who were busy making colorful fabrics on their looms. One of them, a young woman named Coya, immediately caught the children's eye. She had a friendly smile and seemed very skilled at her work. Her hands moved quickly and precisely over the threads, and the fabrics she produced shone in the most beautiful colors.
“This is beautiful!” said Perusina, impressed. “You seem to be an artist.”
Coya laughed heartily. "Thank you! Weaving is my passion. I love weaving the stories of our people into the fabrics. Every color, every pattern tells something about our traditions and our lives."
Perusino nodded approvingly. "That's really impressive. But what about the people here? How do you deal with them?"
Coya placed her hands on her loom and smiled warmly. "I help my neighbors where I can. Everyone here contributes to our prosperity and we share everything we have. That's how it works in a good village."
Perusina and Perusino were impressed by Coya's care and wisdom, but they knew their journey was not over yet. "Thank you, Coya," Perusina said. "You are truly special."
The Village of Healers
Next, Inti led them to a more remote village high in the mountains, where women healers lived who knew the power of plants and herbs. Here the children met a young healer named Maya, who was applying a healing ointment made from leaves and flowers to an old woman.
“What are you doing?” Perusino asked curiously.
Maya looked up and smiled gently. "I use the gifts of the earth to heal people. This ointment helps with the pain of old bones. Our ancestors taught us how to work with the plants of the mountains to bring health and peace."
Perusina was fascinated. "It's incredible! You know so many secrets of nature."
Maya nodded. "The earth gives us everything we need to stay healthy. We just have to listen to her and thank her." She looked up at the mountains as if she wanted to show her respect to the earth.
"You seem to be a woman of great wisdom," Perusino said thoughtfully. "But how do you deal with difficult decisions?"
Maya smiled wisely. "I listen to my heart. There is always a way that serves the good of all. Sometimes that means making sacrifices, but in the end it brings peace."
Perusina and Perusino looked at each other. Maya was kind and smart, but something told them that their journey was not over yet.
The encounter with Amaru
In the late afternoon, Inti finally led the children to a final village on the edge of the jungle. There they met a young woman named Amaru, who immediately caught their eye. She sat on a large stone and told the children of the village exciting stories about the stars and the gods of the Incas.
"She seems to really understand nature," whispered Perusina. "Look how the children love her!"
Amaru looked up when she noticed the two and smiled kindly. "Welcome, travelers! What brings you here?"
Perusino stepped forward. "We are looking for someone to replace Lloque Yupanqui, the Inca ruler. Someone who understands the heart and soul of the people and can rule with them."
Amaru smiled and her eyes sparkled. "Lloque Yupanqui? A great ruler. But love is not something you find just by looking. It has to grow, like a plant. It needs time, care and patience."
Perusina immediately sensed that Amaru had a deep connection to her country. She loved the nature, the people and the stories that made up the life of the Incas.
"I think you could be the right one," Perusino said confidently. "You have wisdom, heart and a deep respect for nature."
Amaru looked at the children thoughtfully and then nodded slowly. "If that is my destiny, I will accept it. Lloque Yupanqui and I will take care of our people together."
The return to the palace
When the children brought Amaru to Lloque Yupanqui, his eyes lit up with joy. "Amaru," he said gently, "your reputation precedes you. You have the heart and spirit I have been looking for."
Amaru smiled. "And I see in you a ruler who loves his people. Together we can do a lot of good."
Perusina and Perusino looked at each other with satisfaction. They had completed their task and knew that Lloque Yupanqui and Amaru would be a strong, loving couple together. As the sun slowly set, the children felt that they had become part of a wonderful story.
With one last look at the happy couple, Inti led the children back home. Even before they fell asleep, they knew that they would soon return to the land of the Incas - because there were always new adventures to experience there.
"Sleep, my child, in Peru,
Llamas rest, clouds close.
The moon shines brightly on mountain and valley,
Sweet dreams in the starbeam. 🌙✨"
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