Thieves
While we were unloading our supplies, Kenai was greeted by several children. They asked him if he was excited about getting his spirit rock. To this Kenai responded, "It's not a rock. It'll be my totem. Yeah, I'll probably get like a saber tooth tiger for bravery, or strength, or greatness. You know, something that fits me."
"How about a mammoth for your fat head? Just make sure you get that basket tied up." Denahi reminded him.
"Don't worry. No stupid bear is going to get anywhere near this fish." Kenai said.
"Just tie it up." Denahi retorted. I laughed as Kenai mocked him. Then, we heard that Tanana, our shaman woman, was back and I ran along with Sitka and Denahi. We reached the ceremony and parted ways as Tanana walked through and started the bonfire. That's when I heard giggling and smiled as a little girl came from behind Tanana. Tanana laughed and picked the little girl just like she used to do with me when I was little and said,
"Well, hello there, sweat heart. What a big girl! 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 courage to guide us, others patience, and some of us beauty. Kenai, you nervous?" Kenai told her that he was excited and she said, "Oh. You should be. It's a good one. Kenai, I have been to the mountain where the lights touch the earth and the great spirits have revealed to me your totem. To become a man, your actions must be guided by one thing... your totem is... Love!"
"What?" Kenai questioned.
Tanana continued, "Yes, love." Sitka, Denahi, and I giggled as Tanana continued. This was so not what Kenai was expecting. The bear of love? I wondered what that will mean for Kenai. I can't wait till the day that I come of age and get my totem. I'll probably be just as confused as Kenai. Kenai leaned back and asked if anyone wanted to trade, but Tanana smacked him and said, "There is no trading. Kenai, love is the most precious of totems. It reveals itself in unexpected ways. Let love guide your actions. Then, one day, you'll be a man and will place your mark next to those of our ancestors." She gestured towards the wall of hand prints and I couldn't help, but admire it. Tanana lifted Kenai's hand in the air and we all cheered for him.
After the ceremony was done, I walked with Sitka and down the hill and saw Denahi teasing Kenai. Of course he would tease him. I'd imagine that he is going to get an endless amount of teasing from Denahi because of his totem.
"Well, isn't this nice. Instead of fighting, you're giving each other flowers." Sitka said.
"Yeah. Isn't it lovely? He's so in touch with his totem already." Denahi teased. Kenai punched him and Sitka said, "Hey, dog breath. You and Teyha go take care of the fish."
"Sure. Kenai, loves me. He loves me not. Kenai loves me, he loves me not. Kenai loves me, he loves me not." I followed him as he continued saying those lines until he accidentally stepped on a dog's tail. I laughed, then rolled my eyes as some girls flirted with him. Denahi grew nervous and began backing up towards the dog. I would've warned him, but this was too good. The dog bit him and he cried out in pain. Sometimes I wonder how he ever received the Wolf of Wisdom.
When we reached the basket, well, where the basket should've been, there were paw prints and fish everywhere. I heard Kenai yell, "They're thieves!" We turned towards him and Denahi said, "You didn't tie it up, did you? You should've gotten the totem of pin heads!" Kenai would've punched him, but Sitka said,
"Knock it off. We'll just make another basket."
"We? Oh no! It took Tehya and I two weeks to make that basket!" Denahi protested, "You get lover boy to do it. He's the one messing things up all the time typical Kenai!" Kenai shoved Denahi and said, "Alright! I'll go get your guys' basket."
"Kenai, wait. Kenai!" Sitka called after him. He glared at Denahi and I went to go catch up with him. I called out, "Kenai, wait!" He turned back and asked,"What do you want? Here to scold and make fun of me too?" I shook my head and said,
"No, I'm coming with you. We're siblings and we'll stick together."
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