Wind and Thunder Quarrel

From Texas Indian Myths and Legends  by Jane Archer

"No," Thunder said. "I keep this world in proper shape. I do the work"

"My power is greatest." Wind blew hard, scattering leaves and twigs to prove the point.

"The Earth needs me." Thunder grew angry.

"Not so much as me."

"Prove it." Thunder rumbled away into the distance, refusing to remain around Wind any longer.

Wind howled for a moment at being left alone, then thought better of it. "I can work by myself. I keep all in order anyway. I make the plants grow."

To prove this, Wind began to blow. And blow. And blow. Yet no plants grew. Earth slowly turned from green to brown, parched by the wind and lack of rain.

Finally wind admitted that those hastily spoken words were no true. Earth needed Thunder.

Wind went to Thunder. "I cannot do this alone. Earth needs us both. Together. I want you to work with me again."

Thunder rumbled in agreement, then louder and louder. Soon rain fell on Earth. Plants turned green with new growth.

Wind followed Thunder, happy to rustle the stalks of all grass again.

From that moment onward, Thunder and Wind worked together to take care of Earth.