A/N: Thank you all so much for reading this story. It's been so much fun to write and I can't believe that this is the final chapter. I would love it if you would mention in the comments below on what your favorite Tehya moment was. Thank you guys so much for even commenting on this story! I appreciate all of you! I hope you all have a great week!

Two Years Later

I couldn't believe it. As I walked through the line of people that parted for, I saw Denahi and Kenai towards the end of it. I am finally going to place my hand next to my ancestors. Kenai and Denahi had bright smiles on their faces and behind me I knew that Koda, Nita, Aiyana, and Tayen. We have had two new additions join the family over the past two years. Istas and Denahi were now married and Nita and Kenai had another kid, a boy, who they named Hakan.

Kenai and Denahi grabbed my hand and dipped it into the paint. They placed my hand next to Sitka's mark. Tears welled in my eyes and embraced the both of them. I am now a woman. No longer a child, but I knew that my brothers will always consider me their baby sister. No matter what the others say.

I proved that I now understood what my totem meant when one of the members of the tribe had broken their leg. While the others panicked, I took charge of the situation guided the people on what to do because when you have three well, technically four brothers with Koda, who tend to be rather reckless at times. One needed to know on how to probably deal with a broken bone. Being a leader is not always about leading necessarily, it just means to know where you're needed in the moment.

After the ceremony, there was a celebration, then afterwards, Kenai, Denahi, and I went to the lake by ourselves. It had been many years since the three of us went to the lake. We sat next to a boulder and watched as the sun went down. Once the sun set, Denahi, Kenai, and I went up to the lake and Denahi said, "Well, Mom, Dad, Sitka, we're all grown up and two of us are married."

"Hopefully, it'll stay that way." Kenai muttered.

"Hey!" I exclaimed and punched Kenai.

"Let's just say that your future spouse will have to go through many trials before we finally say whether or not we approve of them or not." Denahi said.

"How many have tried to get your approval?" I questioned.

"Three. Two of them came up to me during the ceremony, but I turned them down because I want my baby sister to marry for love." Denahi said. I chuckled, but was surprised that three guys have already tried to ask for Denahi's permission to court me. Did I have anyone in mind? Well, yes. But, I hope to keep it a secret for a while longer.

"Is there anyone that we should keep an eye on?" Kenai questioned. I remained silent, but my cheeks turned bright red.

Denahi gasped, "She does! Spill it." I continued to remain silent. Then, Denahi announced, "If you don't tell us in five seconds, I will mess up your bangs."

"You wouldn't." I growled.

Denahi started to count down, "Five"

"Denahi..." I warned.

"Four..."

"We are adults, Denahi." I protested backing up. '

"Three.." Denahi said lifting up his hand. I began to run away from the two and Denahi shouted quickly, "Two. One! Kenai, let's get her!" I had a head start. I was about to flee into the woods, but Denahi popped out from them and I screamed falling to the ground. Kenai came up behind me and pinned me to the ground.

"Now, tell us, dear sister." Kenai said.

"Nope." I stated.

"The hard way it is." Denahi said and began to mess up not just my bangs but my hair as well and Kenai started to tickle me. Honestly, those two get on my nerves. After about a minute. I shouted, "Okay. Okay. I'll tell you." They stopped and Denahi said, "Well, we're waiting."

"Ahanu..." I mumbled.

"Excuse me... what was that?" Kenai questioned. I will get my revenge against these two. I stated in a more clear voice, "It's Ahanu."

"All those years ago, Sitka was right." Denahi said.

"I've only liked him more than a friend for about a year now. I didn't like him like that when I was twelve." I said.

"Sitka knew that, but he made a bet with us that you two would end up together." Denahi explained.

Of course, Sitka would predict that. I started to have feelings for Ahanu when the two of us found the waterfall with the cavern behind it that I found many years ago that Kenai and I got lost trying to search for it again. When Ahanu and I were exploring the cavern. We walked up to the entrance where the waterfall was. I put my hand in the cool water. Then, Ahanu came running up behind me and pushed me through the fall. We went screaming down into the lake below and I was thankful that the water was deep enough so that our lives didn't end that day. When we reemerged from the water, the two of us gasped for breath and Ahanu started laughing. That was the first time I really took notice of him and I realized just how handsome, loving, and compassionate he was. Of course, I knew that beforehand, but this was the first time that I had taken it in a different approach.

He was dressed in caribou hide and I knew that it would take forever for it to dry. He had a muscular build and his long black hair was mashed against his face due to it being wet and his dark brown eyes showed true joy. After a while with two of us just laughing, we got out of the water and I nearly slipped, but Ahanu caught me and I could feel my cheeks burning.

As the weeks went by from that day, I started to blush whenever Denahi announced that he was waiting outside for me. Ahanu was youngest out of two children. He had an older brother and his parents were friends with mine before they passed. His family had always looked out for Sitka, Denahi, Kenai, and I. On the rare occasion I did hang out with the other girls from the tribe, they would mention like how great of a hunter Ahanu was and how lucky the girl would be who captured his heart. I almost agreed with them, but stopped myself. What was I thinking? This was my best friend. I shouldn't be thinking this stuff.

"Hello. Earth to Tehya. You in there?" Kenai questioned waving his paw in front of my face.

I snapped out of my thoughts and asked, "What?"

"You spaced out for a couple moments. You must really like him." Denahi said.

"You could... say that." I said.

"Okay. If it was any other boy, I would hunt him down and the trials to see whether or not he is worthy of you would never end. Since this Ahanu and we've known him for years, we give our blessing. Don't we, Kenai." Denahi said turning to Kenai. Kenai nodded in approval. Then, Denahi continued, "Let's just see if he has the guts to even ask you. We will not tell him a word."

"Good because if you did tell him anything. You would be wise to sleep with one eye open." I threatened...

Three Weeks Later

"Tehya, Ahanu's here to see you!" Denahi called. I stopped sowing and walked over to the door and Ahanu stood there with and he looked nervous. Ever since I told Denahi and Kenai what happened, Denahi has been giving Ahanu more of a hard time. There are times when he would ask Ahanu what his intentions were and where we would be going. Today, he said, "Make sure you two are back by sun down!" I would've murdered him right there, but Istas saved him by playfully smacking and said, "Stop teasing the two. Honestly, I'm not sure who's worse. You or Kenai."

"Obviously, Kenai because guess who you're married too." Denahi retorted. I rolled my eyes and Ahanu and I took off before anything else could be said. Ahanu and I went to the halls and Ahanu said, "Honestly, your brother and Istas crack me up. It was honestly sad watching him attempt to flirt with her before we got them together."

The reason how Denahi and Istas got together was due to Ahanu shoving me, which caused me to fall backwards into Denahi when Istas was walking by. I had been noticing Denahi attempting to flirt with her for two weeks to no avail. This caused Denahi to nearly fall to the ground, but Istas quickly caught him. When Denahi looked up and saw who caught him, he spluttered words like an idiot and somehow managed to say thank you. After that, Denahi started talking to Istas non stop and Istas was enjoying his company. Next thing I knew was that the two were married.

"Yes, it was embarrassing and he would sometimes ask me to hang out with her to see if she likes him or not. That boy." I laughed shaking my head. Next thing I knew, we were at the fall with the cavern behind it. We have named this Kimi Falls. When we got there, Ahanu was tugging on a necklace that he was wearing, which I found strange because he has never worn one for before.

"What's that?" I questioned gesturing to the necklace. This seemed to get Ahanu very nervous. He said, "Well, it's a necklace that I made for you to show you how much I appreciate you." Ahanu took the necklace off and it was beaded necklace that was turquoise connected to that was a small circular wooden pendant and carved into it was an eagle. I threw my arms around Ahanu and said, "Thank-you, Ahanu. I love it."

Ahanu didn't hug me for long. Obviously, he wasn't finished, "The necklace wasn't just to show you how much I appreciate you. It was also to ask.. well... if you would court me." I stood there frozen with shock. I was not expecting this. Then, I answered, "Yes." Now, it was Ahanu's turned to be shocked.

He questioned, "Wait. You like me more than a friend? For how long?"

"For about a year. How long have you had feeling for me?" I questioned.

"Remember that before our totem ceremony?" Ahanu questioned.

"You've had feelings for me for that long? Wow. I am blind." I said.

"So am I." Ahanu said and we both started laughing. I said, "I guess we should head back and make the announcement." We started making our way back towards the village. When we reached it, I noticed that there were fresh bear prints leading towards my home and I turned to Ahanu and said, "They already know don't they."

"I told your brother earlier this week." Ahanu admitted.

"You mean that hunting trip Denahi went on for two days was him informing Kenai?" I questioned. Ahanu nodded. I noticed a rope near my home and I said, "Do you want to pull a prank on my brothers?"

"Why do you even ask me that anymore? I love messing your brothers. They have the best reactions." Ahanu stated. I chuckled and explained to him the plan. It was simple. We were just going to tie the rope from one end of entrance towards the other. We successfully did that without being noticed by the others inside. Now comes phase two. I dashed inside careful to not trip over the rope and exclaimed looking towards Denahi and Kenai in a panicked voice, "Kenai! Denahi! Come quick! Something happened." I ran back out and went towards the side. Kenai and Denahi ran out the door, tripped over the rope, and landed on top of each other.

Ahanu and I started laughing and everyone else came out to see what had just happened. I noticed that Ahanu's family was there too. Ahanu's mother shook her head with a smile and said, "Ah. You two are always getting into some sort of trouble."

"Why would you do this?" Kenai questioned his head.

"Revenge, dear brother. Sweet revenge for what happened at the lake three weeks ago." I said rubbing my hands together.

"Please at least tell us that you two are a couple." Denahi said.

"Yes, we are, dear brother." I stated wrapping my arm around Ahanu and he planted a kiss on my cheek. Then, everyone surrounded us and that night we celebrated Ahanu's and I's relationship...

Six Months Later

I was so nervous. Today, Ahanu and I were getting married. As soon as I had my dress and my hair was pinned back. Kenai and Denahi came through the door. They looked at me with pride and Denahi said, "Tehya, you look beautiful."

"I can't believe this day has come. Dad, Mom, and Sitka would so proud." Kenai said.

I hugged my brothers and said, "Thank-you."

"You ready?" Denahi questioned holding his arm out.

"Yes." I answered. I took his arm and walked alongside Kenai and Denahi. Music was playing and people were dancing. When they saw us they cleared a path. I looked around and I saw so many familiar faces. I saw Ahanu's family, Tanana, Rut, Tuke, Tug, Tayen, Aiyana, Istas, Hakan, and Koda. Then, I saw Ahanu who looked as handsome as ever. When we reached the alter, Kenai and Denahi let me go. Kenai went to my side and Denahi stood in the middle.

Denahi announced, "Great spirits. We come before you today to bond this man and this woman as one. We pray this pleases you." Denahi stood beside Kenai and I took Ahanu's hand with the biggest smile on my face and Ahanu was smiling as well. Then, we kissed and everyone cheered. I couldn't believe it. Ahanu and I were married.

I looked through the crowd and only wished my parents and Sitka were here. Then, something caught my eye.

In the distance, I noticed that there was an eagle watching over us.

The End