When morning came, I could hear the chirping of the birds and I shifted and realized that I next to someone. I looked around and noticed that I had fallen asleep next to Ahanu who was sound asleep next to me. Denahi and Kenai are going to kill me! Actually, scratch that. They will kill Ahanu then me. I untangled myself from him and he mumbled, "Five more minutes."

        "I'm sorry, but do you want to be murdered by my brothers?" I questioned.

        That got him wide awake. He realized where he was and said, "Oh. We've got to get back or we're dead meat."

        I nodded in agreement and said, "It's possible my brothers may still be asleep. Fortune may be in our favor." We quickly got back to the village and I went back towards my abode and went inside. It seemed as if I would get away with being out the whole night after all, then I heard a voice behind me, "So, where were you last, young lady?" I turned and sighed with relief when it was only Nita.

        "I'm so sorry. I went on a walk last night and went to the lake. Ahanu came with me and we both fell asleep there." I whispered.

        "Did anything occur that I should know about?" Nita questioned.

        I gasped in horror as I realized what she was suggested and proclaimed, "Ew! No, of course not. Why on earth would you suggest such a thing."

        "Too see your reaction. It was worth it. Kenai was right. You're still as innocent as ever." Nita said with a grin on her face. As I get to know Nita more and more, I realize why those two were best friends when they were kids. I glared at her, but didn't argue because I knew that she was right also I didn't want to wake up the others. Nita and I sat there chatting for a while and I was eager for Tanana to return from the mountain where the lights touch the earth. When she gets back, the ceremony will start.

        In the meantime, Nita and I went to the river. We fished and caught enough. We skinned them and started to cook them over a fire. It was about another two hours before the others rose. It wasn't late in the morning when the others got up, Nita and I were just awake super early.

        "How long have you two been up?" Kenai asked groggily rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

        "About three hours. Food is almost ready." Nita announced. That got Denahi excited. He's been teaching me a lot of how to skin animals and cook them properly. Let's say, Nita was a lot better at explaining this kind of stuff then Denahi. It is so good to finally have a girl in the family. Kenai chose well.

        "This is fantastic! I'm so glad that you're here, Nita. It has been a pain in trying to teach this one on how to cook." Denahi proclaimed. I stomped on his toe and stated, "I wouldn't be horrible if you could give clearer directions, Denahi." Don't get me wrong. Denahi is a great at cooking just not good at explaining it.

        "She has a point, Denahi." Kenai said.

        "See! Kenai agrees with me." I said. Denahi was clearly offended by this and declared, "How could you side with her, Kenai? You've seen how she cooks with or without my brilliant direction." Everyone started laughing.

        "Whatever, dog breath." I snapped back. This made the others laugh ever harder and Denahi glared at me. Suddenly, people started announcing that Tanana was back. We headed towards the ceremony. Don't worry. We carefully and properly tied up the fish this time.

        Once we got there, the familiar music was playing and I placed myself next to Ahanu. He had a big grin on his face and I could see that all of his nerves have disappeared and I noticed that mine did as well.

As was tradition, Tanana started the bonfire and announced, " When each of us comes of age, the great spirits reveal to us a totem that helps guide us through our lives. Some of us use wisdom to guide us, some of us use love, and others use patience. Ahanu and Tehya, I have been to the mountain where the lights touch the earth and the great spirits have revealed to me your totems. To become a man and a woman, your actions must be guided by one thing. For Ahanu, your totem is compassion! And, for you, Tehya... your totem is... leadership!"

        When she handed us our totems, I observed that mine was crafted into a cougar and Ahanu's was crafted into a deer. The deer of compassion and the cougar of leadership. While everyone cheered and the ceremony ended, I couldn't help but wonder what this meant for the two of us. One thing is for sure. This is a new chapter in our lives.

A/N: Hi, guys! Almost done with this fanfic. One more chapter left and possibly an epilogue. Thank you guys so much for reading, commenting, voting, and putting this story in your libraries. It has been so much fun writing this story and it's hard to believe it's almost over. I would love it if you guys would comment on what your favorite Tehya moment has been. You guys are awesome and have a great week!