A.N
I'm sorry this chapter is so short, but I wanted a nice end to this chapter. It will be updated soon though, so no worries! :)
When the two returned to the village, Clan Mother called for Ratonhnhake:ton. He was gone for a long time and when he found Lakota again, he told her of the sacred ground they walk on; of the glowing orb he had held, of the spirit that had told him of his path and the journey he must take, and then he took her hand and asked her to go with him, and she said yes.
*A few moments earlier*
"The world is changing, and we cannot hide forever."
"I will not sit here and wait for our end."
"Then I release you, you may leave"
"Thank you Clan Mother, but may I ask something?"
"Yes, Ratonhnhake:ton"
"May I take Lakota with me?"
"No."
"Why not?"
"Why must you take her with you?"
"I can't leave her here: on her own."
"She is not alone. Her people are here. Her tribe are here"
"But she would not be happy. And-and neither would I."
"Very well, then I release her. She may leave."
"What changed your mind?"
"Because I cannot change yours."
Ratonhnhake:ton smiled slightly and looked to the ground. The Clan Mother talked of a man to the East that would help him. He bore the symbol of the spirits and had helped his Mother. He stood to leave when she told him,
"Yours is a noble heart. But I fear you expect too much. Go. Seek your symbol. Find your way." She said as he turned to walk away.
"And Ratonhnhake:ton,"
"Yes, Clan Mother?"
"She too has a noble heart, and is a strong hunter. I can see why you chose her."
"Chose her...as what?"
"As your mate."
And then the old woman walked away, leaving Ratonhnhake:ton to think about what she had just said.