Tanakako
Tiela was beyond nervous.
Even though physically he may have been a little bigger than most of the native born Ela they knew the ins and outs of the Sky Ceremony far better than he did. Tiela, who had never battled in his life, save for a few playful matches with his siblings, tried to keep his breathing steady.
His mate was watching him from the sidelines, cheering him on in her own little way. He couldn't let her down anymore than he could let her family down. Tiela had to prove that he was worthy of her!
And that would all start today.