Disclaimer: This is an original story written by Nikiski. Kenai, Koda, and other characters appeared in Disney's Brother Bear belong to Walt Disney Company. All other original characters belong to me unless otherwise stated.

Chapter 1 ended with Nikiski and Siraki started their way back to their den.

Chapter 2: Birthday Present

Nikiski happily padded along with his brother. "There's nothing better than having a great brother like Siraki," he thought. Nikiski walked a little closer to his brother, giving his brother a smile.

"I'm so happy, Siraki, you know."

"I'm happy for you, Nikiski."

Nikiski smiled even brighter. He just looked like "yeah, the worst thing in the world can happen to me and I'm still happy with my brother." Siraki grinned. Of course, both of them didn't know what there was in store ahead of them.

It didn't take long for them to get back to their den. Siraki got into the cave first and grabbed something from the deepest part of the cave. He came out as he called to his brother.

"Nikiski, close your eyes!"

"Huh?"

"Close your eyes!"

"Why?"

"Just do it!"

"What?"

"Close your eyes! If you don't, no present for ya this year."

"Okay okay..." Nikiski put his paw in front of his eyes, but with a gap that he could see through.

"I know you're still looking!"

Nikiski grinned and close his eyes. He felt his brother walking closer and closer, but he knew if he dared open his eyes, he wouldn't get the present. He just kept his eyes shut for the whole process.

"You can open your eyes now," said Siraki.

Nikiski slowly opened his eyes and at the same time putting his paw down. He couldn't believe what he saw! It was a piece of dry clay with both Siraki's and Nikiski's paw print on.

"Wow! Very good!"

"Heh, I knew you'll like it."

"How did you do that... I mean... to get my paw print?"

"Well, it's not so hard when somebody is fast asleep."

Siraki smiled as he put the piece down. "This piece of clay will be a mark of me and you, and it symbolizes our brotherhood," he added.

Nikiski looked at the paw prints, smiled and gave his brother a hug.

"You're the best big brother ever," Nikiski said.

"You're the best little brother ever," Siraki replied.

Nikiski just happily rolled on the ground. Siraki laughed and tickles Nikiski.

"Hahahahahahaha - stop - hahahahahahaha."

"What? I can't hear you."

"Hahahahahahahahaha - stop - hahahahhahahahahahaha - tickling - hahahahahahahahaha - me - hahahahahahaha."

"Hm... I'll consider..." Siraki continued tickling.

"Hahahaha - Okay - hahahaha - I give I give!"

"Alright then," Siraki finally stopped tickling when Nikiski was still panting on the ground.

Nikiski weakly got up after all the tickling.

"So, Nikiski, you're ready to learn about how to live by yourself?" Siraki asked.

"Yeah, I'm always ready!"

"Okay then, let's go!"

Nikiski followed Siraki out of the cave.

"First thing first. You need to find a cave for yourself," Siraki explained.

"Hm."

"So, to let other bears know that a cave is occupied, you need to do this."

Nikiski looked at his brother as his brother walked closer to a tree.

"Watch carefully," Siraki instruted.

"OK."

Siraki held his paw up high, then, slash! A slash mark was carved into a tree.

"Woo, cool!" Nikiski exclaimed.

"Remember to do that, or otherwise someone may take your cave."

Nikiski nodded. The two brothers continued to walk to the next spot for lesson two.

Phew! That's it, folks, reviews are welcomed! Third chapter should be coming early next week!