 Hiiaka volunteered to go on the dangerous journey, as long as Pele would protect her sacred grove of Lehua trees and her lover, Hopoe (meaning "one encircled, as with a lei or with loving arms").Pele agreed to Hiiaka's request, but insisted that she return with Lohiau within 40 days.She also instructed Hiiaka not to fall in love with Lohiau, or even embrace him.