Okay, before I continue with this fan fic, I just wanted to say thank you to Simic, for being my first reviewer! Thank you for such a positive review, and I hope you enjoy this chapter as well:)
Chapter 2: Sitka's Message
Kia stared at Sitka, her jaw dropped in shock. "Kenai? Me? Wh-what can we possibly do!" she asked.
Sitka pushed her jaw back up, before speaking. "We have recently learned of a wolf pack's plan to attack the village where Kenai used to live...The pack is evil, and is planning to kill everyone."
Kia gasped. "That's terrible!" She said, then she paused for a minute. "...But...what can Kenai and I do?"
"We need someone to warn the villagers of the attack...so they have time to prepare for battle.." Was the Spirit's reply.
Kia sighed sadly. "It really has to be that way, huh?" Sitka gave a little nod, and the white sow fell into a long silence.
"...How are Kenai and I supposed to help?" she asked finally, breaking the silence around them. "We're only bears..." she added helplessly.
Sitka smiled at her. "As long as you accept this task, there will be a way for you to help." He paused for a few minutes, letting Kia think it over. "...Do you accept this task, Kia?"
Kia thought about this. If she said yes and went through with this, it was bound to be dangerous, seeing how they were dealing with a whole wolf pack. What if she and Kenai ran into them along the way? What would happen then.
Then, on the other paw, all the lives of the people in the village were at stake. They had no way of knowing what was planned for them. There was no way they'd be able to fight off a surprise attack!
Kia turned to Sitka. "Okay..I've decided. I will accept this dangerous job, and I'm pretty sure Kenai will too, once I explain it to him." She said quickly.
Sitka nodded his head. "Thank you very much, Kia. I think I see what Kenai sees in you. You're a very bright sow, and there are promising things to he who calls you his wife...or girlfriend..."
He paused as he noticed Kia's face turning a deep red. She was obviously feeling embarrassed by what he'd just said.
Sitka cleared his throat. "Uh yes...Very well..Now, about your job...You and Kenai can come to the top of the mountain when you two are ready to begin this quest. Until then, goodbye."
Sitka reverted back to eagle form, and flew back into the stream of rainbow colored Spirits. Then, as always, the Spirits vanished, without a trace.
Kia dropped down onto the grass, overwhelmed by all that had just happened. Just then, she saw Kenai running towards her.
"Hey Kia, I'm back!" he said softly, pulling her into a big hug.
Kia returned the hug, then pulled away a little, and stared at the brown grizzly. "Kenai, I-"
Kenai rubbed his nose against hers, vutting the white-brown sow off. "I know. I missed you too." he said softly.
Kia shook her head. "No! I-I mean yes, I did miss you..but there's something I have to tell-"
She was once again cut off as Kenai squeezed her in another big bear hug. Kia quickly broke the hug and backed a few feet away.
Kenai stared at the white and brown sow, a puzzled frown on his face. "Kia what's gotten into you? Why are you so jumpy!" he asked.
Kia groaned. "There's just something I need to tell you, but you won't listen!" she cried, looking very frusterated.
"I'm listening now." Kenai said, looking at the sow expectantly. "Now spill. Tell me what's going on."
So Kia did. She told him about Sitka, the wolves, and their mission. When she had finished, Kenai roared with laughter.
Kia glared at the boar. "What's so funny!" she demanded.
"Nothing," Kenai said, calming down for a minute, "That's just quite a story you've got!" With that, Kenai burst into another fit of uncontrollable laughter.
Kia groaned. "Kenai, I didn't make this up." she insisted.
Kenai stopped laughing then, and he looked at the white and brown grizzly, a concerned expression on his face.
"Kia, you didn't hit your head when Koda pushed you into the river, did you?" he asked suddenly.
The male brown bear started pawing around on her head, searching for any injuries.
Kia actually had hit her head when she fell, but that wasn't the point. The sow rolled her eyes and pushed Kenai's paws away.
"Kenai, I'm fine. I didn't imagine what happened either." she insisted again. "It really did happen. You'll see. Tomorrow, come to the top of the mountain with me, and you'll see that I'm telling the truth!" she begged.
Kenai heaved a sigh. "Alright, okay, fine. I'll go..if it really means that much to you."
Kia's face lit up at his words, and she wrapped her furry brown paws around Kenai's neck, squeezing him in a big bear hug. "Oh thank you, Kenai! I promise, you won't be disappointed!"
Kenai smirked at Kia. "I had better not be!" he teased, and he nuzzled her affectionately.
Kia licked his muzzle. She felt so relieved that Kenai had finally agreed to go to the mountain with her.
The two bears remained in their hug, nuzzling until Kia yawned loudly.
Kenai looked at her. "Woah, we'd better get you to bed, sleepy sow!"
Kia allowed Kenai to lift her onto his back, and carry her back to the cave. She really was tired, but in spite of this, all she could think about was how soon she would prove to Kenai that she was right, and the Spirits did need their help.
Kenai arrived back to the cave then, and Kia climbed off his back sleepily. The male brown bear lay down next to Koda. Then Kia came and lay down beside him, yawning again.
'I hope tomorrow comes quickly..' she thought drowsily, as her eyes closed and she drifted into a deep sleep.
