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It was dark and I was scared. I was suffocating. The last thing I remember was pushing my sister out of the way of the truck heading towards her and then everything went black. I see a light in the distance. As I try to get closer I hear a voice. You will never be alone, my child. The voice was strong and feminine. Then I felt like I could open my eyes. As i did everything was so bright and the sounds were all so loud. Then I heard it, it sounded like a baby crying. My vision started focusing more and I looked all around me looking for the baby that was crying. Yet all I could see around me were trees and plant life. Not normal plants but plants and trees you see in some thing like star trek or star wars. The crying stopped and I feared the worst and tried to will myself to move yet all i could move was my hands.

That's when things started coming together as well as getting more and more confusing. My hands were tiny, they were baby hands and as I started to look around more the more I realized how small I was. I was a baby again, but how? This was all so confusing and it hurt my head. The crying started up again and I now realized that the baby crying I heard before was me. I tried to stop crying knowing that if I continued it would bring potential predators right to me, but I couldn't. I couldn't stop crying no matter how hard I tried. The most I managed to do was stop and hiccup for a minute before the crying continued again.

I know the voice form before said I would never be alone yet here I was, alone. Rusling of the leaves and branches caught my attention right quick. My vocal cords actually let me control them as my voice stilled. I could hear lots of things moving in both the bushes beside me and the tree branches above me. Who knows what they could be. All I knew was that I was surrounded. As my head and eyes move all around to see just what creatures were stalking my small and vulnerable form. Then I saw what looked like a tail but as soon as I saw it it was gone. Then the bushes beside me started rustling again, and then something began to walk out of the brush toward me. I knew what animal it was but it was supposed to be a made up animal for a movie. The animal that was moving towards me was known as a viperwolf. This creature was from one of my most favorite movies of all time, avatar! Yet I know how dangerous this kind of animal is and it's now staring at me stalking closer with each step it takes out of the bush. I started crying again and the viperwolf closed the distance on me.

I feared for my life but what happened was not something I expected. As the animal came closer it made a sort of chuffing noise and when it was finally right in front of my face it started licking me. My crying did not stop till a little later though and as a result my face felt sticky from the saliva of the viperwolf. As my crying stopped, I realized that other animals had also come our of the brush and trees. In the brush are more viperwolves and thanators, in the trees above us all were Ikrans. One of them stood out more so than the others due to her colors. The colors of her scales reflected that of the blue heeler's fur, with beautiful blues, browns, whites and blacks patterned a crossed her body. She stared at me from above for a minute then came down from the trees causing a few of the viperwolves around me to scatter for a minute. When she was close enough, she started nibbling my hair. Then she curled around me and despite her having scales covering her entire body she was very warm, and I eventually fell asleep.

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Slanted is Na’vi language.

Mo’at pov

I went out near dusk to collect some herbs that only grow at night. As I was walking through the trees I heard the cries of a baby. How could this be? None of the pregnant women in the village are anywhere near due. So how is it that I am hearing a baby cry? I head towards the sound but it starts to stop, I grow frantic fearing the worst for the innocent child. It starts up again, and I quickly run towards the sound. It stops again and this time I hear the calls of the nantang. I start running as fast as I can hoping to get to the child before the nantang can, and as I reach a clearing what I see is something that you could only experience in your wildest dreams or visions. 

The predators of the forest surround a single Ikran who appears to be curled around something. As I start to enter the clearing dozens of atokirina float down and gently land on the very thing that the Ikran is currently protecting. I get closer and all the animals look up at me yet none attack. As I get closer to the Ikran what I see makes me stop. For what I see is in fact a baby, yet she is different. She is a pale color with no queue or tail to be found on her body. The hair on her head is a beautiful red color and she has brown stars scattered across her body.(I do believe that is what the navi call freckles, correct me if I'm wrong) I don't know exactly what she is for sure, but there are a few things that I do know. One is that this is indeed a child, a child that has been blessed by Eywa herself, and two that I was meant to find this child and I do believe I am meant to take her in.

 I approach the baby and the Ikran and it moves away. This instantly startles the little girl awake. She starts to whimper and I hurriedly move to pick her up and calm her. The child freezes and looks up at me. There is a slight flash of fear that runs through her eyes then it calms and turns into one of curiosity. Calm small one, you will not be hurt as long as I am here. I told her. She reaches up and her tiny hands explore my face. She manages to get hold of my nose in her curious search. She giggles and the sound is like music to my ears. You will come home with me now, my sweet tiny one. You will be my third and youngest daughter. I will be your mother and my mate will be your father. I tell her. She continues to giggle and grab at my braids. As she does this I start the long trek back to home tree. As I leave the animal watch me closely and as I leave the clearing the animals slowly leave as well till the only one left was the very Ikran who had guarded the sleeping child. Even she too soon left, flying off into the night.

As I enter the home tree the people surround me making a path as I walk through. My mate Eytukan and daughters wait for me near the middle of the area. My love where have you been, you've been gone longer than normal, and what is this you have brought to our home. He asks me. Eywa has bestowed upon us a gift, a most wonderful gift. I said as I showed him and our children the newest addition to our family. What is it? Neytiri my youngest at three years of age, asks me. It's obviously a baby dummy. A very weird looking baby. Slywanin my eldest who is five replies, egging on her little sister. I'm not a dummy! Neytiri yells back. Girls stop it now. My husband orders. But I do have to agree this baby is like nothing we have ever seen. How did you come across it? He asks me. I found her, surrounded by the many predators of our forest yet none would attack. Not even the great palalukan would attack which they normally would do so in a heartbeat under normal circumstances. There were also many atokirina surrounding the child as well. I tell them.

It is settled then. My mate says as he turns to address our people. Eywa has led my mate to this child. Her own creations protected her until Mo’at could find her.  We shall welcome her into our clan as one of our own for this is the will of Eywa. Me and my mate shall raise her as our own daughter. He speaks. Tomorrow at first light we shall head to the tree for not only will we pick out a name for the child but she shall also have her first commune with the great mother. I have spoken. He finishes his speech. The people erupt into cheers shouting, thanking the great mother and congratulating us on our newest daughter. We soon head to our family hammock to rest for the night.

As we finish getting ready for the night and gather together to sleep my dearest Neytiri asks me. What are you gonna name her? I humm in thought. I don't know my child. Perhaps tomorrow I will ask the great mother for help in naming her. I say. Now my lovely family get some rest for tomorrow shall be a very big day.

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Slanted is Na’vi language.

Riely pov.

As the sun rises in the sky the next morning I feel the warmth that surrounds me. Man, I don't remember my bed being this warm. I think to myself. I feel a chill and I start reaching for my blanket and I can’t find it. I continue my search until my hand grasps something soft. I pull hard trying to pull up my blanket for more warmth. Ow let go of my hair! Something shouts at me. I startle fully awake and I remember everything that has happened the night before. I instantly release my grip on whatever it is I'm holding. When I open my eyes I look around frantically. To my left I see a very young Neytiri holding onto a patch of her braids near the top of her head. She gives me a dirty look and hisses, well attempted to hiss at me. With her being so little her hiss sounds like a kitten spitting at you. It was quite funny to me so I giggled at her. As I continue to giggle I hear a deep chuckle behind me. I try to turn my head as much as I can to look behind me and I see him. Eytukan the leader of the na’vi, as he chuckles he starts to speak. So small yet you already annoy and pick on your older sister. I have no clue as to what he just said but it seemed to annoy Neytiri more as she started to whine to her father about something.

I continue to look around being the ever curious child I was and still am I need to know every nook and cranny of this place. Map the place out in my mind so I know where everything is later. What? I'm a very untrusting person, sue me. As I continued to look around, what I didn't notice was that Mo’at was behind me until she picked me up. I squirm a bit in her hold but calmed down fast as I realized a few things. Now that I'm a baby again I am more easily vulnerable to injury. Two, this woman is like nine feet tall and I'm barely a foot tall at the moment. If I were to fall out of her arms it would most likely result in a fatal injury. Three, I don't have a lot of motor control as I did when I was seventeen. The most I can do is flop my arms and legs around. The fourth thing I noticed is that i'm one naked baby. Yet no one here seems to really care about that.

Mo’at and her family made her way down the tree and out among the rest of the na’vi. They crowded us while also making a path at the same time. Lots of people reaching out to touch me, most of them succeeding too. Their fingers gently brushing the hair on my head. As we continue on we eventually get to what resembles a giant willow tree, but I knew better it was the tree of souls. The most sacred site of the na’vi.

Mo’at pov

This child is going to be a handful with how mischievous she is. Though I will not think about that now, now is the time to figure out a name for this precious child. As we approach the base of the tree of souls I hand the child to my mate. I turn to address my people. Due to the circumstances I have yet to pick a name for this child. I am about to ask the Great mother for help in this. Then, when I have the name of my child, will we begin the ceremony of the first comune with Eywa for her. I raise my queue to the branches of the tree, I make the connection and close my eyes.  When I open them again i'm in the clearing where I found my girl. I start to look around searching for an answer as to why the great mother is giving me this vision. Then I see a single atokirina floating around the clearing. I near the sacred creature and as I get closer I hear a faint whisper. Riely. It calls. Riely? That is a beautiful name, it is different from any name I have heard before yet beautiful and unique all the same. 

As I open my eyes I look to Eytukan with a single tear of joy falling down my face. Riely, I whisper to him. That is the name Eywa has bestowed upon her. He smiles at me then at our daughter. As Eytukan turns to the people he raises her to the air. Riely! He shouts so that all can hear. Riely! The clan repeats back. Now it is time for her first commune with Eywa. lay her amongst the roots. I tell my mate softly. The great mother will do the rest. He does as I say. When tiny Riely’s skin falls into contact with the roots of the tree they begin to reach up and connect with the back of her head. She looks startled for a moment before she soon starts to smile. The smile is then soon followed by a tremendous amount of giggles and laughter. It is done. My daughter has now completed her first birth.

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Slanted is Na’vi

Riely Pov.

It's been almost a year since Mo’at or mom has found me and I've been adopted. I'm almost a year old and I've learned quite a bit of the language since then. I also can barely remember my life before this one. Yes i remember some things like how i had a family and some friends, i just can't remember any names, but enough about that right now i've just figured out how to crawl and i'm gonna make it everyone's problem.

As nap time for me and Neytiri approaches I don't really feel tired yet, in fact I am feeling quite adventurous. As mom leaves thinking both me and Neytiri are sleeping I plan my escape. As I roll off my sleeping mat I crawl out of the family tent and out onto the thick branches of hometree. As I continue to crawl around no one surprisingly notices me. Most are too busy with daily tasks and chores to do so. I continued my way around when I spot a boy around Slywanin’s age. His tail is flicking around and he has an almost angry look on his face. I creep closer to him and go to grab his tail, he turns around with a hiss of agitation. His hiss is cut short when he sees me. As always I giggle when people hiss at me and with him it's no different. I continue to giggle and try to go after his tail again. He moves his tail out of my reach once more. Go away. He hisses. 

I babble at him angrily. He looks slightly surprised yet also offended by my rebuttal. While he is in his shocked state I climb into his lap and plant myself there. I gently reach for his head and let my hands roam his face. He stays still, not really wanting to hurt me yet he also wants me to leave him alone, but that's not happening anytime soon. As my hands roam around I manage to grab hold of the short braids on his head. He stiffens even more than what is considered possible when I do. I've learned my lesson though with Neytiri when it comes to pulling peoples braids. Adults may tolerate it for a while but kids not so much. I swear the last time I tugged on Neytiri’s braids she almost drop kicked me back to Earth.

After I finish playing with his braids I sit back down and cuddle into him. As I do this he sighs heavily. Fine as long as you don't get in my way you can stay. He says. I know you most likely dont understand me but my name is Tsu’tey. You’re the Olo'eyktan’s new daughter aren’t you? He continues on. He then gets back to the chore he was working on before I came and stopped him. I now notice that he is weaving something, most likely a basket for the gathers of our clan. This continues on for a while before a commotion can be heard further in the village. 

  I can hear dad shouting at the top of his lungs. Find her quickly! she couldn’t have gone far! I think Tsu’tey realized the same thing I did and that dad was talking about me and I was not supposed to be here. Ole’eyktan over here! He shouts towards my father. He rushes over as quickly as he can with mother trailing behind him. A huge sigh of relief leaves them both when they see Tsu’tey holding me up to them. She snuck up on me when I was weaving baskets. He admits. She was trying to grab my tail and when I wouldn't let her she crawled into my lap and started playing with my braids. Dad lets a quiet chuckle leave him as he takes me out of Tsu’tey’s arms. His huge hands basically covered my entire body.

You, my tiny little viper, are gonna kill me far faster than any warrior, animal, or old age can due to how many times you scare the life out of me. He states. Mom gives him a quick slap to the shoulder while stating that would never happen while she's around. Dad holds me to his shoulder as he walks away. As he does this I look back over his shoulder at Tsu’tey and wave at him. He scoffs but gives me a small wave back. Over the course of the next few days I keep giving my family quite the scare by continuing to get into mischief and trying to make an escape every chance I get. One thing I know for certain is that I will always seek out adventure at every opportunity and if I get hurt, I know my family will be there to help me heal.

Yet what we didn’t know is that something was coming. Something so dangerous not even the whole clan can stop it on their own. Something they could not and never will be able to predict, and that something is the most dangerous species that the Na’vi will come to know, humans.

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Slanted is na’vi

(for the sake of not confusing my readers Riely now has no memory of her past life on earth. She now has the full mindset of a baby/toddler. She does however recognise the English language, she just can't really understand it.)

Third person POV.

Half a year later, one night a new star appeared in the night sky and as the night progressed it got bigger and bigger. Many were fearful not knowing what it meant, yet the  Tshahik assured them that they would be protected. As the “star” crashed it burned up a part of the forest making the Na’vi cry at the sight. When the flames and the dust settled the “star” was revealed to not be a star at all but some sort of contraption. 

Mo’at and Eytukan travel towards the contraption that night. As they got closer they came to discover that this, thing is bigger than they had anticipated. They stopped at the edge of the burnt part of the forest and watched in fear and curiosity as the contraption made a hissing sound and opened up. Something emerged from it and they observed this creature with interest. It had this thing on its face that made a weird sound whenever it breathed and it also wore clothing unlike anything they have ever seen before. What really worried and scared them though, was the great resemblance in structure and body that this being had to their youngest daughter. They gave each other a worried glance then raced back home.

“Three weeks later”

Three pairs of feet make their way through the forest, one pair quite smaller than the other. No, wait! A tiny little toddler runs behind her two older sisters as they run ahead of her. Little Riely struggles to keep up with her sisters who are quite taller than herself. Hurry up Riely! The oldest sister Slywanin shouts looking behind her. Come on, we have to get home before eclipse! The other sister Neytiri shouts while running ahead. While Slywanin and Neytiri are seven and five years of age little Riely is only a year and half. This means that she is slower than her sister especially since she is smaller than they are. The three sister continue to run the two older ones not noticing that their sister has fallen behind by quite a bit.

The two older girls continue running home yipping and hollering. What they didn’t notice is that their fragile baby sister has stopped running behind them, having stopped to play with a nearby plant that caught her eye. As Riely gets up after she’s done playing with the plant she notices that her big sisters are nowhere in sight. She starts to whimper not knowing her way home and starts running in a random direction hoping that it's the way home. She continues running as it gets darker not knowing that the direction that she chose to run in was in fact not the way home but towards something else something, that was similar to herself. 

Riely’s pov

I run and I run, running is all I can do right now, but soon I have to stop running to catch my breath. As I do that I take a look at my surroundings. The plants of my home glow in the dark so it eases my fears slightly, another thing that eases them is that the eclipse only lasts a couple of hours. So knowing these things I continue on my way hoping to get home or at least run into someone familiar. The more the eclipse goes on the darker it gets even with the plants here lighting my way. I walk for about an hour and a half when I hear voices, voices I don't recognise at all. I crawl in the bushes towards them stopping when I manage to see these, people. The thing is these people look like me, but mom and dad told me that I was the only thing like me and that is what made me special in the eyes of the great mother. I continue to watch them, noticing that they are both men, one young and bald, the other older with gray hair. They're talking but I can barely understand them.

I can pick up a few words that they say but I don't know how. I creep closer but I don't notice a stick in my path. Crack! Oh no. They look in the direction of the bush I am hiding in and I start to cry fearing for my life. Well, what do we have here? the older man says as they step into my hiding spot. They both look at me with curious and cautious eyes. How did a kid get here and where is her mask? The bald one shouts alarmed. The older man reaches down and picks me up as the darkness of the eclipse fades away. No no no no! I scream as I'm lifted into the man's arms.

Third person pov.

Mama, I want mama! Riely cries as she is held to Quaritch’s chest. Now don't cry little debbie it makes my knees hurt. Quaritch says as he holds the squirming crying child a little tighter. Lyle Wainfleet comes up next to him wondering just how in the hell this kid is breathing and not dead. Hey, give her here you obviously don’t know how to handle kids. Lyle says as he takes the child from his colonel's arms. And you do? Quaritch retorts. I had a five year old niece who was famous in my family for throwing tantrums left and right before I was shipped here. I think I know a thing or two on how to calm a kid down. Lyle is quick to snap back.

Hey tiny, shh shh yeah it's ok no need for tears. Lyle coos to the baby in his arms. Did the big bad colonel scare you? Yeah he did, didn't he. Didn't he? Riely’s crying slowly turned to hiccups as the man continued to make funny faces and coo to her, and soon enough the hiccups turned to giggles. There see, all better. lyle says, he then turns to Quaritch. Now onto the important stuff just how in the heck is the kid breathing? Lyle asks him. No clue. Quaritch answers. And heck? Really? He sasses his corporal. Well yeah don't want this little sunshine picking up no swear words and making a couple of parents angry now do we? Lyle says and he continues to bounce the little giggling girl around. 

While the two men continued to argue back and forth they soon became unaware of their surroundings, and what they didn’t know is that right behind them a very angry father stands. His bow drawn back aimed at the men holding his daughter. Wait a minute. Quaritch says. You hear that. He asks lyle. No, I don't hear anything. The man responds. Exactly, It just got way too quiet. Quaritch says as he looks around. He stares at something for a minute. Get down! He shouts pushing lyle and the baby he's holding to the ground just as a giant arrow flies right by their heads.

As this happens Riely starts crying and screaming again. The two men immediately rush to their feet ready to book it as soon as they are on their feet when out of nowhere a large na’vi male jumps down in front of them. Give me back my daughter, demons! He hisses at them knocking another arrow on his bow. The two human men not knowing what he's saying but knowing he is a threat to them, run. With lyle still holding the baby in his arms.

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Slanted na’vi

Third person pov

As they are running Quaritch starts shouting into his com. Start up that damn scorpion we got a hostile on our ass! They rush to a clearing where the helicopter waits for them already started and partially off the ground. They hurriedly jump into the passenger bay of the chopper but just as they are about to close the door an arrow flies straight into the chopper lodging itself into the wall. They manage to close the door and the chopper takes off but if they thought to look back they would see a grieving father fall to the ground a cry of pain and sorrow leaves him as he cries for his lost child.

As the men fall back on the floor of the chopper they start to laugh, the adrenaline of what has happened finally starting to wear off. Lyle looks down at the baby in his arms who is still crying. Hey tiny it's ok the big bad blue monkey is gone now. He says yet the baby continues to cry. How the hell did you guys get hold of a kid, and how the hell is she breathing without a mask? A slightly accented voice calls to them. Lyle looks over as his friend Trudy comes over after letting her copilot take over for the flight so she could check on them. Don't know. We just found her in the woods on patrol. He responds. 

Daddy, I want my daddy! Riely shouts at the men holding her hostage, slapping Lyle’s chest. You know if she is old enough to walk and run like she was through the forest shouldn’t she be old enough to talk instead of the gibberish she is spitting here? Quaritch asks. That, that's not gibberish, that's na’vi. Trudy says in surprise. And how in the hell do you know that? Quaritch demands.

Just because I'm a soldier doesn’t mean I can't learn a new language. Trudy snaps. And anyways if i am correct one of the words that she just said was sempul which means dad or father. She's calling for her dad in na’vi. Trudy explains. Shit. lyle and quaritch say at the same time. Yeah shit, so that means that the big blue that was chasing you guys was her dad and he was chasing you because you had his kid! Trudy angrily exclaims. Well there is no turning back now we’ll have to take care of this back at base. Trudy says agitation radiating off of her as she leaves back back to the cockpit. You know we will have to take this kid to Augustine. Lyle says, looking at Quaritch. Quaritch swears under his breath.

As they arrive at the base, Trudy lands the chopper and hurries to shut everything down. As Lyle and Quaritch get out they hurry to the labs where the “science pukes” were working, but most importantly it was where Augustine was working. As they enter the labs they hear a voice yell out in anger. God Dammit, Quaritch! Where the hell is that jackass? 

Not it. Lyle says as he hurriedly runs to hide from a furious Grace Augustine. Corporal, Corporal get, and he’s gone and he still has the damn kid. Quaritch sighs.

Quaritch! Augustine shouts. And as Miles Quaritch turns around he is greeted with a right hook to the face. People hurry to hold Grace back as she goes to hit the colonel again. Do you have any idea of what you have done ranger rick? Grace asks as she shakes out of the hold of her coworkers. Well I might, how bout you enlighten me? Miles says as he rubs his bruising jaw. Well from what i just heard from the group of native i've been trying to befriend and work with these past few months is that you idiot jar heads just kidnapped the Chiefs baby! Grace exclaims, the emotions she experienced after watching a war party run by her and the group of kids she was teaching are still steaming in her soul.  

Wasn't like we knew that the kid was theirs for christ sake the baby looks human. Miles tells her. What do you mean they look human? Grace questions. For all she knew they just kidnaped a na’vi baby right from her parents arms. How bout we just show you, Wainfleet get in here ASAP! Quaritch calls out. As lyle walks into the room you can see that he and little Riely are making funny faces at each other. Holy shit, she is human, but how? Grace gasps. Don't know, but if there is one thing that we do know is that this kid's cuteness could cure cancer. Lyle jokes.

 Shut up corporal. Quaritch demands. Lyle stiffles his laughter. Sorry sir. He says as he then hands off the baby to grace. Well you are cute that’s for sure. Grace says as she adjusts the baby now in her arms. As grace hold Riely in her arms the little one reaches up to play with graces hair. Pretty, it red like me. Riely says as she holds a few strands of Graces hair in her hands. Yes it is red. Grace says. Now little one can you tell me your name. She asks the child. Riely is the name my momma says Eywa gave me. Riely responds. Can you take me to my momma? I want my momma. She starts to whimper. 

Yes i can take you to your momma. In fact…. They’re coming. Shit they’re coming, a war party is on their way here right now. Grace panics switching from Na’vi to english. She rushes to the link pods as she goes to get inside one she forgets that Riely is in her arms for a second before she gets back up and practically shoves her into Quaritch’s arms. Meet me outside. I'll be in my avatar. Bring the girl we need to defuse this situation before anyone gets killed. Grace explains panic stricken. Quaritch for once listens to the women as he hurries outside grabbing a mask as both he and lyle run out the doors seeing grace run out of the avatar compound in her na’vi body.

As they get together they can hear the cries of the na’vi war party getting closer and closer to hell's gate. As the na’vi get closer you can see who is leading it. Eytukan himself is leading the war party with Mo’at riding right behind him on the Pa’li. As they get closer Grace steps up to calmly negotiate with them so that a fight does not break out. Eytukan, Mo’at I see you, but please do not attack us there has been a misunderstanding. Grace pleaded with them. Eytukan angrily gets off his Pa’li and stomps over to grace. When he reaches her he pulls out his knife and holds it in front of her threateningly.  

Mistake i do not see how you demons taking my child to be a mistake. He hisses in her face taking pride in the fear he can smell leaking off of her and the other demons. Good they should be afraid, he thought. They don’t know the language of the people and they did not know she was your daughter for she looks like one of us. What they saw when you jumped them was an angry man threatening the life of not only them but a harmless baby girl. Grace explains as calmly and seriously as she can without angering the chief of the Omaticaya further.

In the background Riely is still being held by Lyle as he stands side by side with Quaritch, both extremely tense as they recognise the native man who had chased them through the forest. Do you really think that the doc can calm them down? Lyle asks Quaritch. Quaritch sits there in thought, he doesn’t really know if Grace Augustine can calm them down. In fact he knew that if he were in the chief's shoes at the moment and some strange alien had kidnaped his kid he wouldn’t be holding back and that everyone involved would be dead. Yet things tend to go now how everyone wants them to go. For while Grace was trying to calm down the natives and Lyle unconsciously reached for his gun with his fingertips something amazing happened.

As the tension rises dozens of atokirina float down from the trees and fly right to Riely who had been previously using lyles bald head as a bongo drum. As Riely looks up one of these sacred seeds land on her nose causing her to sneeze. A few more come around and float between the Na’vi warriors and the human soldiers stopping any and all hostility between the two species for the moment. Mo’at gets down from the Pa’lis back and walks towards the human male holding her daughter. Did you truly want to protect my child? Mo’at asks in her thickly accented voice. We both did. Lyle responds Nodding towards his commanding officer. Quartich stiffened up so much at that moment that it might have been considered inhuman yet he still manages to nod along to his corporal's words. Mo’at kneels down and places her hands on both Lyle and Quaritches shoulders

Thank you. She says. But now that you know she our daughter, if you ever take again, I gut you like nantang. She finishes, and even though her threat was in broken English everyone around knew it wasn’t just a threat but a promise. She than holds out her arms and Lyle immediately puts Riely in her arms. Mo’at stands and walks back to the Pa’li her and her mate road here. As her mate helps her on he gives one last glare to the humans then soon mounts the pa’li himself. With a sharp call the Omaticayian warriors leave.  As they leave Riely peaks over her moms shoulder and waves a little hand at those who took care of her till her parents could get her. Yet that was not the last time any of them would meet.

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Slanted=na’vi

Warning this chapter contains mentians and description of the human female menstrual cycle as well as slight mentions of rape! Rape does not happen though and it never will there are just mentions!)

A few years later Riely Pov

A few years have passed since those humans have taken me to their “base” as they called it. I am now 10 (soon to be 11 in a few days) years old, Slywanin is 16 now and Neytiri is 14 and today is the day that Slywanin gets to complete her inkimaya and get her ikran. She left about two moons ago because getting to the ikran nest on foot takes a while. So today the whole family is going to fly there in order to watch her and then once she has tamed her Ikran we shall have a celebration that night. As everyone else prepares to head to the mountains I head over to bother my best friend Tsu’tey hes 16 as well. He already completed His Inkimaya and is now a warrior of the clan. The best warrior dad even says so.

As I walk the branches of the home tree I soon spot Tsu’tey sitting down sharpening his knife. He has his back turned to me making it easy for me to sneak up on him. I crouch low and slowly approach behind him as I get closer I can see his ears slightly twitch to the slightest of sounds even if it's just the wind. I try to creep closer but as soon as I'm behind his back he suddenly turns and grabs me and pins me to the bass of the branch. You really think you could sneak up on me Ma Riely? He chuckles as he tries not to fully put his weight on me. Get off of me you big lug your butt is crushing me! I yell up at him playfully. Hmm how about no. He says as he flops on top of me.

I groan as he puts his full weight on my body but soon I get used to the weight on my body. So are you coming with us to meet Slywanin at the Ikran nest? And if so can I ride with you? I ask him excitedly. He looks up at me, suddenly very serious and says. You know I would not miss not even the great mother will stop me from seeing one of my friends getting their Ikran. His gaze then turns soft and he smiles at me. The same applies to you as well ma Riely, and of course you can ride with me i would not have it any other way. He suddenly laughs as he then starts to poke my sides tickling me.

I start to laugh and quickly kick at his chest and squirm to get away while yelling for him to stop. As soon is i am away from him and his ways torture i get into a crouch position and hiss at him playfully. He hisses back as he stands. Now hurry back I can see your mother is waiting for you. He says in a happy tone as he points to where you can see my mother waiting for me on one of the higher branches. Oh one more thing before you go, he says as he catches my upper arm in his hand. You smell extremely sweet today. I don't know why but you do, so take it as a compliment. He leaves me at that as he then hurries to get his Ikran ready for the flight.

I hurriedly climb up to mom not bothering to take the spiral and as I reach the branch she is on she reaches down to help me up. You do know that if you had taken the spiral branches you would have been up here much sooner. She says to me as I get up on the branch. But where's the fun in that? I ask her as I make my way to our tent. As we kept walking I couldn't help but think about what Tsu’tey had said. I smell sweet? I didn’t think I smelled any different, but I do feel very sore today. For now though I think I will keep this to myself. It's my eldest sister's big day so I don't want to do anything that could potentially ruin it. So instead I opt to grab moms tail, giving it a yank as she yelps in surprise before chasing after me as I run ahead of her laughing.

(time skip)

As we fly closer to the Ikran nest in the mountains I can see my sister as our father leads her as well as some of the other young soon to be warriors, up the vines to get to the cliffs' edges. As I go to shout at her encouragement Tsu’tey covers my mouth. You don't want to break her concentration here, this is the most dangerous part of the climb. He reminds me as he pulls his head away. You know you're gonna suffocate me doing that one day your hand is like twice the size of my head. I sassed him. He just chuckles at me before saying, I will kill my self before I ever let you be hurt. Besides who will be there to annoy me all the time if not you. He finishes with a chuckle. 

Soon the students make it up to the Ikran nest Tsu’tey and my mom land the Ikran, I jump off and quickly run to father giving him a hug before I rush over to Sylwanin and latch onto her. I can't wait to fly with you sister . I tell her as we hold one another close. She lets me go as she says jokingly, and why would i fly with you baby sister after all i do not want to be on the receiving end of one of your stunts. I stick my tongue out at her for that and she tries to grab it but I move away before she can. Giggling we both hug each other once more before father quickly calls her over to join the rest of her fellow students. Soon after father tells them how to recognise their chosen Ikran he tells Sylwanin that she is to go first and with her head held high she steps into the nest and not long after an Ikran lunges at her and that is where the fun begins.

A couple of hours later all of the young warriors now had Ikrans of their own. Slywanin had a very beautiful female Ikran light blue as its base color and orange stripes and spots scattered across its body. I watch as she and her Ikran fly through the air as one as a bit of jealousy fills my heart. I don’t have a queue, so I doubt I will ever be able to have a connection with an Ikran or any animal for that matter. Sure, I can connect to the tree of souls but that is only because the roots reach out to me when I lay amongst them. But I won't let my jealousy get in the way of Slywanin’s joy, not today or any day. Mother as always notices me trying to hide being upset and comes over and lays a hand on my shoulder.

You will have your own Ikran one day, my daughter. She says as her hand rubs up and down my shoulders. I don't have a queue. How would I be able to get an Ikran mom? I ask her somewhat sarcastically. Besides ever since the sky people came i have been questioning who and what i am. I look down at my hands as I go to ask the very question that has been plaguing my mind. Am i Na’vi or am I…. a demon? I look up at mom as she then drops to her knees in front of me taking my ugly four fingered hands into her own. Never do I ever want to hear those words from your mouth ever again. You are my daughter and you are Na’vi. Eywa gave you to me for a reason you are one of us. She says as tears rise to the edges of her eyes.

Your mother is right, my little viper. I soon hear father say as he comes up behind me. The great mother blessed us with you that fateful night and we don’t plan on letting you go anytime soon. You are our daughter and if the great mother allows you to commune with her at the tree of souls then she shall allow you an Ikran. He tells me as he crouches down with me and mom enveloping us both in a hug. Dad then looks down at me and smiles. Now let us return home and celebrate the successes of today. I smile back up at them both giving them one last hug before I run to meet Tsu’tey next to his Ikran.

(Time skip)

Later that night we all gathered around the fire. Many people are singing songs, others telling stories and the little children of the village (little my non-existent tail almost all of the kids my age are taller than me by like two feet.) are running around the fire occasionally stepping on someone’s tail. Me and Tsu’tey sit with our families joking around, with me occasionally dragging Neytiri into it. Soon though the pain in my lower stomach ive been feeling all day increases so much i have to leave to see if i can find anything in moms medicine hut to make it stop. Mom asks me where i'm going and i just tell her i'm going on a small walk to clear my head not wanting to worry her or the others. 

As soon as I make it to the hut though the pain becomes unbearable and I soon collapse on the grounds holding my lower stomach. As I lay there in pain I soon feel something wet and thick trickle down my thighs and legs. I rub my hand against my leg and when I bring it back up my hand is covered in blood. My breath hitches in my throat and I start breathing hard and fast as if I could never breathe before. Soon a scream leaves my mouth, after that I start sobbing in fear. What is happening to me am, am I dying? I wipe my hands on the leg trying to get rid of the blood, but I only manage to smear the blood everywhere. This also causes me to panic more and while that happens mom, dad, Neytiri, Slywanin and Tsu’tey all run into the medicine hut. They look around for any danger only to find me sitting in a small but growing puddle of blood.

Mom screams out in horror as this happens and soon picks me up laying me on a mat and then ordering everyone to grab her herbs and remedies. Mom does everything in her power to try and make the bleeding stop but no matter what she does it just keeps coming. She's found out where it came from though and we are all terrified. She had to kick Tsu’tey and dad out because they keep stressing me out by continuously asking me who did it and who needs their queue chopped off even when I tell them nothing like that happened and I don’t know. After hours of nonstop bleeding mom gets desperate and soon takes me out of the hut and we head to where the Ikran rest, the rest of our family follow after us. Mom tells them they need to stay at home tree.

Mom mounts her Ikran with me in her arms. Mom, where are we going? I ask her in a desperate voice as we take off into the sky. To the one person who I believe and hope to Eywa can help you. She says and after a couple of hours of flying I soon see where she is taking us. To the sky people home. We land on the top of the sky people’s home and mom quickly jumps off her Ikran and rushes to the front of the place banging on the door with her fist. Soon it is opened and out steps Grace Augustine looking stressed and tired. As soon as she sees moms tear stained face and my bloody hands she becomes serious. Please, help her. Mom begs in english. 

Hurry inside, you can tell me what happened on the way to my lab. Grace exclaims. When we enter her lab is when mom finishes explaining what happened. Grace pauses mid steep and turns to mom. How old is she? Grace asks mom. She is eleven years of age. Mom answers her. Grace soon starts to chuckle and says. I should have seen this coming. She then continues to laugh. This is no laughing matter Grace Augustine my daughter. Mom says in anger. Grace quickly collects herself and says. She is not dying Mo’at she is simply going through what we humans call a period. All human women get one at the proper age of eleven through twelve years of age. This is the human female body's way of basically saying she is at the proper age to start carrying a child and because she is not pregnant right now the body is getting rid of the egg in her womb that didn’t get fertilized basically.

Mom heaves a huge sigh of relief even though she now looks slightly disturbed she trusts Grace's explanation. Grace then starts explaining more things to Mo’at in greater detail like how to help her daughter stay clean and healthy during her period and what pads and tampons are. Needless to say its been a very long day for Mo’at and Riely and when they get home they are immediately bombarded by their family whom they have to explain what's going on to. Yet all's well that ends well i suppose. At least that's what they thought.

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Slanted is Na’vi

Riely pov

It's been a few days since I started this stupid period and everything hurts and I get so emotional so easily. I know my family says I'm Na'vi but I now know for a fact I am of the sky people and I hate myself for it. Except for Grace all the sky people do is take and destroy. I wish I had been born a true Na’vi then maybe the people wouldn’t look at me weird now that we know what i truly am. For now though i'm hiding in my secret place away from everyone. It's a little underground cave that I have turned into a little hut of my own, and its entrance is small enough that I only have to slightly bend down to get in. Yet if a true Na’vi tried to get in they would have to crawl on their belly to do so.

 I know my parents will come looking for me eventually but for now all I want to do is curl up in my soft makeshift nest of blankets and pillows that I took from home and cry and sleep. As I lay here I soon hear soft footsteps outside my hideout, and I know exactly who it is. You know, your mother and father are going to tie you to the main post of your family hut for this little stunt you have pulled. Tsu’tey calls out as he crawls through the opening of my hideout. I start counting down in my head. 3, 2, 1, now. And right on cue I hear Tsu’tey grunts and as his head finally pokes out at the end of the small tunnel that makes up my entrance. You’re stuck, aren't you. I ask not even bothering to look at him. I hear him start to grunt as he wiggles around in the entrance till I hear him let out a big grunt. No, I'm not. He says as he manages to pull himself in. 

I'm lucky that my hideout is big enough to fit at least three fully grown Na'vi, otherwise it would have been really cramped in here and I really don't need that at the moment. I still refuse to look at Tsu’tey as he crawls into my nest with me. Why won’t you look at me Ma little Riely? He asks me as he rubs my shoulder. I heave a sigh as I shake his hand off my shoulder and move away. Because I am a disgusting demon that should not be here. I say as I settle on the other side of my nest. I hear Tsu'tey let out a low short growl and the next thing I know his hand grabs my ankle and I'm being dragged across the nest and pinned down with Tsu’tey on top of me. You listen to me and you listen will Riely. He says and he said just my name, no nickname before or anything so i knew i was in trouble. 

You are my best friend. Not only are you my best friend but you are the only one who has ever truly seen me. He starts. But most importantly you are not a demon. Eywa made you, she made you and gave you a life here on Pandora when she led your mother to you that fateful night. She led your family to you. Now I have no idea why she made you the way she did but I do know one thing. As he continues his eyes gloss over a bit. You may look like one of those aliens, demons whatever they are but you are not one of them. You breathe our air, they do not. You connect with the forest and the animals here, they do not. They only destroy and hurt everything they touch, but you, you heal and respect everything around you. As he says this as he cups my head with his hand and my eyes fill with tears. Sure you may look like them but unlike the sky people you are not ugly or disgusting, even though you may think you are. In fact you are extremely beautiful and let me tell you just how beautiful you are. He continues on as he then grabs a strand of my hair. Your hair is like the glowing embers of a fire. So bright that they glow red with passion. His hands then move to grab one of my arms, his thumbs caressing my skin. While your stars may not glow like the rest of ours do in the night, there are more of them on your body than the rest of the clans combined. I chuckle at his exaggeration but he then held me to him in a constricting hug.  You are also one of the most kind hearted people in this world. You have so much respect for the surroundings around you, and the animals respect you as well. You are surely a gift from Eywa.

I then start crying into his shoulder as he holds me. As of this moment I feel as if he is my only friend in the whole of Pandora. He continues to hold me as I cry, rocking me back and forth. We stayed like that for what felt like hours when in reality it had only been minutes. After I finished crying I looked up at him. Thank you for always being there for me Tsu’tey. You always know how to cheer me up. I tell him as I hug him tighter. As I go to hug him again I soon jump up in a panic due to feeling the period blood seep slightly down my inner thigh. I'm so sorry but I must clean myself. I tell him as I go to move another section of my cave. I can help you if you need it. Tsu’tey says as he goes to stand up. Ew no you're not touching me there. That area is reserved for myself and my future mate only. I tell him.

Tsu’tey gets this weird look in his eyes before he smiles and says. As you wish I shall wait for you outside. As he turns to leave I shout at him. Don't let your fat butt let you get stuck again yeah. He turns his head around and hisses at me then starts to wiggle his way out of the cave. As I got to clean myself up I started to wonder what the look he got ment and if I would ever see it again to find out. I shake the thought out of my head and go to finish up changing out these stupid pads as they are called and dispose of them. When i finish i meet Tsu’tey outside and we start to head home. Soon i find out that Tsu’tey was not exaggerating when he said mom and dad were going to tie me up for taking off because as soon as we stepped foot into home tree i am pounced on by both Neytiri and Slywanin who then take me to the family hut where i am tied up and then surrounded by my parents and sisters in a sleep pile with me in the middle. 

(The next few chapters are mostly going to be in Riely’s pov unless said otherwise.)

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(The next few chapters are mostly going to be in Riely’s pov unless said otherwise.)

Slanted is Na’vi

As the last few years came and went my people lived in peace for the most part with the occasional fight with the sky people here and there. Currently I'm sitting in a small clearing amongst the trees as the atokirina dance among the leaves and branches. This is one of the few places where I can feel at peace outside of home when I'm stressed are places like this. As I sit here enjoying the peace and quiet one of the smaller atokirina comes down towards me. I reach up towards it and it briefly lands in my hands before flying off again. I'm thirteen now. As a matter of a fact I turn thirteen today. 

I came here today because while it may be my birthday, yet dad wanted to take me to the Hallelujah mountains to get me an ikran just me and him. We got a little over half way there when we stopped to give the pa’li a break and I found this clearing after I walked off a bit to clear my head. While I'm grateful for my dad and all the things he does for me, I can't help but be nervous anytime we do anything together, especially now. I fear that I will mess up and disappoint him if I do not complete my Iknimaya. Not only do I fear disappointing him but the rest of my family and clan as well. I fear I wont be able to connect with an ikran properly. They only reason im able to ride a pa’li is because for some reason they let me do so without tsaheylu.   Riely where are you? We need to get on the move again. Dad calls out as he steps into the clearing. I'm sorry for the delay father. I shall get up and we can go.

As I go to get up, father holds up his hand and moves into the clearing. He sits down and pulls me into his lap as the atokirina move around us. What is troubling you my little viper? You are never this formal with me and now all of a sudden you are so what troubles you? He asks me. I hesitate for a moment when it comes to answering him. I am fearful, father. I tell him my voice wavering slightly. Why are you fearful, little one? If anything you should be excited. This is your big day, and you are going to be the youngest in the clan to get your own Ikran. He says as he puts his hands around my shoulders and back and gives me a playful shake. I chuckle lightly before my face starts to fall again. That's the thing though dad. I start to say as I feel tears well up in my eyes. I am so, so small and tiny compared to everything around me. Children younger than me are bigger than me. It has started to make me feel insecure and afraid, especially now. I say as I turn around in his lab and mush myself against his chest. I fear I will not be able to complete the right of passage due to this. As I tell him this the tears in my eyes finally flow down my cheeks like little streams.

Dad puts his hand on my head and rubs my tears away with his thumb while making me look up at him. I understand where you are coming from daughter. I see you. He says as he then starts to rock us back and forth. Yet there are some things I have to say about that. As I look up at him, my gaze turning from one of sadness to that of curiosity. He continues on, even the smallest of things can become the greatest and strongest of forces. He turns his gaze towards the tree line and stares out into the forest. Take a seed for example. The seeds are some of the smallest things on our planet and yet they grow into mighty trees like that of our home. They also provide food and protection for those who need them. He looks back down at me and smiles. So while you are small now and might be in the future you will be mighty. He then picks me up as he stands and once he is fully standing does he then put me back on my feet. Now let us go, there is still a long way to go. He says as he rushes off to where we left the pa’li.

(Time skip)

We finally made our way up the mountains to the Ikran nest. Well almost we still have yet to do the hardest part of the climb. As we got off the Pa’li I stood facing the giant floating mountains in front of us. As I walked near the edge I accidentally kicked some rocks and they tumbled down to the ground below. I stare and I feel my breath get caught in my throat. My dad walks up beside me and crouches down. Look up. He says and I do. When I looked to the sky I could see three Ikran flying above. I smiled as I knew who was riding those ikrans and my fear disappeared as I knew that if I were to fall all three of them would dive down to catch me. Dad then turns to me and very seriously says. Now you need to time your jumps perfectly or you will miss the vine and fall and we don't want that to happen. So be very careful, time your jumps, and do exactly as I do. He then turns towards the rotating vines of the mountain above us, lets out a cry and jumps grabbing a vine and making his way up. I close my eyes for a moment and feel as the wind blows around me as I gather up my courage. 

When I open my eyes again I brace myself and jump, the suspense was like nothing I have ever felt before as I feet the air rush around me. Finally I get closer to the vines and that is when I reach out my hands and grab one. I feel my arm and shoulder strain against my own weight as I try to get a better hold of the vine and when I finally do I look around for a moment before racing my way up to father. It took many long hours of climbing before we finally got to the edge of the cliff that the Ikran nest upon. As I pull myself up I turn around and take in the view whilst resting on the ledge. It was breathtaking, the colors of the sky and earth clashing together as one making a beautiful painting. I sadly didn't get to take in the view for long as the three Ikran and riders from before come charging towards the edge to land. Neytiri and mother get off moms Ikran whilst Sylwanin and Tsu’tey get off their own Ikrans. 

Neytiri rushes towards me, scooping me off the ground and twirling me in the air. As she sets me down she exclaims. My little sister getting her own Ikran and before me. That is just not fair now is it. She gives me a playful look before stating. But you have earned it and we are all proud. As she finishes saying it the others come forward to hug me. Mom and Sylwanin come first, the both of them kneeling before me, hands coming to rest upon my shoulder. Do not let Neytiri’s teasing get to you dear sister. You have earned this and we are so, so proud of you. Sylwanin states with a huge smile plastered across her face. Mom has tears in her eyes and a proud smile on her face as well. She does not say anything but gives me a big hug before going to stand next to Neytiri. Finally Tsu’tey comes up to me. He bends down, brings me into his arms as he rubs his head on top of mine.

You will do great. He whispers. I just know you will and when you get your Ikran you will become one of the strongest members of our tribe. He then stands back up as dad calls me over. I walk up to dad and he hands me the woven leaf wrap. You will need that for when you choose your Ikran you will know yet they must also choose you. When they do, they will try to kill you. You will need to bind their mouth so as to not get bit in two. Father explains. Now go get your Ikran my daughter I know you will make us all proud. Father finishes his little speech and i look out to the nest before me. I close my eyes, take a deep breath and then when I open my eyes again I walk out towards the Ikran.

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Slanted is Na'vi

You know the fear you feel when your life is in danger. When your adrenaline is making your heart pump so hard you can hear it in your ears, and it feels like it's gonna jump right out your throat. Well imagine all that times ten. I say this as I'm jumping out of the way of the one of the biggest Ikran ive ever seen snaps at me after an ambush attack. This Ikran is as beautiful as she is deadly. With colors on her body blending perfectly. Her colors are black, blue, brown, white and she's mine. I move quickly and jump onto her back and as I do this, I can hear my family's cheers behind me as the Ikran wildly bucks around trying to get me off. She swings around wildly before she suddenly takes off over the edge of the cliff.

I hear nothing but the wind flowing by and the screeches of the Ikran who is now flying crazily down the cliff side. As we fly down slamming into rocks and floating cliffs i feel something smack me in the back of the head then wrap around the base of my skull and when that happens my vision turns black for a moment as a feminine voice starts speaking in my mind. We have finally been reunited, my dearest friend. The voice says to me. Who are you? What are you? I scream into my mind. Oh eywa please let this Ikran fly smoothly. I pray and as if the great mother heard me the once crazy flight turns smooth. I see you may have finally figured it out? The voice is back again as it questions my and I do believe I have figured it out.

You're the Ikran aren't you. I question her. Yes. she answers. And we were friends in another life, great friends sisters you could have called us. But that was in another lifetime, one that mother does not wish for you to remember, yet. She continues on. What's your name then? I ask her. In our past life you once called me Spur dog, or just Spur for short. You may pick a different name though if you so desire. She explains. No, I don't think I'll change it. I like the name Spur. I tell her, I could hear her chuckle within my mind. So anything else you can tell me about yourself Spur? I ask her. In due time my friend after all i think we need to get you back to your family. She tells me and it is in that moment that I realize that my family is most likely thinking I died. For the last they saw was of me going off the side of the cliff. Yeah, we should get back up there. I say and as soon as I do Spur lets out a loud mighty cry and turns around heading back towards the nest.

Spur soon lands a bit above the Ikran nest and I get off. As I do, I go to gently remove her queue from the back of my head but stop for a short moment and turn to her. You want to prank my family with me. I ask her. Who doesn't love a good prank? She answers me and I grinned mischievously in response. Soon I climbed down onto a ledge just above my family. From here I can see that my mother, grief and panic stricken, is frantically looking over the edge with my father as he tries to drag her away. As I continue to look I see Neytiri, Sylwanin and Tsu'tey are all trying to comfort each other as they cry. Man I feel bad for what I'm about to do but that's not gonna stop me. I than smear the juice of some red berries that I found all over my stomach and run some of it along my legs and arms. I then turn to look at Spur who to, has smeared the juices all along her jaw. Are you ready? I ask her. She nods and then carefully picks me up in her jaws. Being extremely cautious as to not hurt me with her teeth. Alright let's do this. I think to myself and then once again spur takes to the sky.

Spur dives down and soon reappears in front of my family. Me clenched in her jaws as I do my best to appear lifeless. The juices look really convincing as blood drips from both of us. Spur then drops my "lifeless corpse" in front of my parents as she hurries off to another ledge nearby. I hear them all give out cries of horror and soon I feel my mothers arms around me as she calls out. Oh Eywa no! Please please do not take my youngest from me. I soon feel myself being put back on the ground and a head being pressed against my chest. It soon lifts and I hear Tsu'tey call out. I am going to kill that Ikran. That is when I know the charade has to end. I then sit up screaming. Which in response causes everyone else to scream as I then start to uncontrollably laugh. We got them good didn't we Spur. I call out as I bounded over towards her. She lets out a warble like laugh of her own as she nuzzles against me. I go to pet her in response when I am yanked from her and held suspended in the air. Face to face with my mom's tear stained face. You are grounded. Never ever do that to us again. She exclaims as she then crushes me against her in a hug. Everyone else soon joins in and I bask in the moment. Now let us go home and celebrate. I hear dad says and at that moment I couldn't agree more.

this is my late dog Spur. she was my inspiration for the Ikran spur. may she forever rest in peace. 2005-2019

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Slanted is Na'vi

Mo'at pov

Today has been a very long day. After the celebration for my youngest i left the village to head to the tree of souls. There are some questions I am hoping to get the answers for. I soon am nearing the tree of souls and as I approach I feel a strong presence behind me. Whipping around to face what is following me and I am soon faced with my daughter's Ikran. The creature creeps closer to me and as it does i am filled with the strongest feeling that this is no normal Ikran. We stare into one another's eyes for a moment before she moves past me and walks closer to a clump of vines hanging down close to us. What she does next truly surprises me. She reaches out her queue and connects them to the vines of the tree. Curious as to what is going on I to, connect my queue to the vines of the tree.

As I open my eyes again I am in an unfamiliar setting. It is dark and the floor is cold and lifeless beneath my feet, similar to that of Grace's demon lab. Then I hear it, the very familiar sound of a baby's cry. I move around blindly in the darkness trying to find my baby girl and comfort her. As I wander around in the endless darkness something else soon joins my baby's cries. A small high pitched barking reaches my ears and they get louder as I soon spot a small furry creature running towards me as fast as its tiny little legs can carry it. I soon see it barley reaches my ankles as it runs past me towards what looks to be my baby girl wearing strange garb while lying belly down in the grass on a soft blanket. Soon light envelopes everything and a strange forest surrounds us as the little creature licks the baby's face, its tail wagging so fast it becomes a blur of blue, white and brown. This creature looks so familiar to me as its colors of blue, black, white, and brown remind me of something. Something i can't place at the moment as i watch the baby giggle at the little animal covering her face in slobber.

As I continue to watch, a warm feeling of joy fills my chest and I start to smile at the bond between the two of them. No sooner than I started to smile, a human woman came over. Spur no bad pup, stop licking her face that's gross. She says as she picks up the giggly baby, the pup jumping up and down trying to get who i assume is the mother, to put her friend back down so she can continue to show her love. But mom, the little baby tastes so good I just have to lick her. A male voice pipes up in a high pitch as if trying to narrate the pup's thoughts. The human male comes over to stand beside his mate as he picks the wiggly little animal up and starts to playfully put the pup near the baby and pull it back as soon as it goes to lick her. The woman soon starts to scold her mate saying that letting the puppy lick their child so much is not good, and playfully says that he needs to stop it before he is sleeping on something called a couch for the night.

The darkness returns as it covers the little family and their pet as another scene soon lights up the world around me again. Come on spur this way, good dog! That's my good girl! A little girl calls out as she runs past me, a bigger version of the puppy I saw before trailing right behind her. Its tongue hanging out of its mouth and it prances and jumps around the little girl. They continue to jump around and chase each other through the grass and leaves of their home but soon the dog stops for some reason. Its ears and tail raised in an alert stance at it stares into the trees a little ways away from them. The animal starts to make a low growling sound that comes from deep within her throat. What's wrong spur? The child asks her four legged companion as she continues to growl at something in the distance. The little girl looks out towards where the dog is staring. There's nothing there spur, it's ok. She says as she walks towards the trees. This is when the dog bites onto the sleeves of the girl's pants and starts dragging her in the opposite direction.

As the dog and girl disappear around a bush corner an animal that looks similar in build to the thanator slinks out of the treeline, a look of hunger on its face as it sniffs through the air. When it realizes that there is no prey in sight it slinks back into the darkness. The scene shifts again as I now see the girl the same age my Riely is today cry into the fur of her friend who looks to be sick, old, and in pain. Don't worry Spur, this vet visit will make you all better and the stupid cancer is going to go away. They will remove the tumor and you'll be all better. She cries as the dog rubs her head on the girl's shoulder. I then hear a voice in my head that I have yet to hear this entire time. Oh my dearest friend, I wish you could understand me when I say i'm not going to make it. A feminine voice softly says before continuing. I'm fourteen years old the same as you. While you may still be young and have so much time ahead of you, I do not. My time is near but yours is far and while I love you so and wish to stay i sadly can not. The voice carries on and I realize that it is the dog, spur who is speaking and while her mouth may not move her words are as clear in my head as the sun in the sky.

Spur continues to nuzzle her distraught friend as she continues on with her small speech even though no one else but me can hear it. You must carry on without me when I am gone. One day we will meet again it may not be soon but one day for certain we will see each other again. The scene fades and once more I am shrouded in darkness. As I wait for another scene to play out I realize that one is not going to appear anytime soon. I hear a deep bark behind me and I turn around and there stands before me is Spur. she stares at me for a moment before the fur on her body starts to disappear and her bones warp and grow in shape. Before I know it my little Riely's ikran stands before me. I hope that answers at least one of your questions. Her silky voice echoes in my head. Yes it does. I answer her. Yet I still have many more. I relay to her soon after. Well, there is one more thing that the great mother wanted me to show you. She tells me and soon I stand in a familiar forest.

I soon hear giggles as the sound of small foot steps could be heard coming closer and closer. Come on Kiri, Lo'ak I'm gonna beat you! A young boy's voice could be heard and soon out of the bushes burst not a Na'vi boy but a human one. This boy sports hair as golden as the sun, eyes a beautiful dark brown, and pale skin painted with light blue stripes. He rushes past me and soon two Na'vi children follow suit. A young boy and girl who i'm assuming are Lo'ak and Kiri fly by right on the human boy's tail. Children slow down! I know you all want to run and play but that can wait till we get there. A familiar masculine voice calls out. I turn my head and I soon see a much older Tsu'tey emerge from the brush and who I see follow him makes me gasp. A very pregnant and much older Riely follows behind and he bends down and places a hand on her belly. She giggles at him softly and says, oh let them run around they won't get hurt. Tsu'tey hums and replies, Yes but you might if you continue to try and keep up with them. Especially our wild little boy Spider. Riely hums in agreement before her expression turns sour. When are we going to tell him? I don't get to hear or see anything else as I am dragged back and am once again facing Spur. Mo'at the great mother wants me to tell you that you must ensure that the very scene from the future remains as is. Tsu'tey must be mated to Riely not Sylwanin. Eywa declares it so. She says and right after Im dragged out of Eywa's realm and my eyes open as i emerge back in the real world.

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Na'vi speaking

Riely Pov

It's been two years since I got my Ikran and life has been pretty good so far. Except for the fact that the sky people keep pushing further and further into our territory. Currently I am flying with Spur to Hell's Gate to visit some friends. I land on the roof and slide off Spur disconnecting Tsaheylu. I jump down and open the door to the facility and sneak my way to the lab getting weird looks from humans as I do so. As I was walking through the place I passed the gym and spot one of the people I came to visit. I walk into the Gym and sneak behind him as he does pull ups on a metal bar. Uncle Lyle! I shout as I push him off the metal bar. He lets out a very girlish scream as he falls to the ground landing on his back. I giggle as I look down at him and he glares right back up at me before laughing as well. What are you up to idiot? I ask him. He gives me a mock offended look while placing a hand on his chest. I'll have you know I'm not an idiot. He said with some sort of fake fancy accent. Yeah, he's actually a complete moron. Another familiar voice cut in. I turn around and Grace stands in the doorway. Aunt Grace! I exclaim as I rush to hug her.

What's up tiny? She asks me as she hugs back. Nothing much and I'm not tiny, I'm fun sized. It tells her with a laugh. I hear Lyle let out a laugh as he walks by and ruffles my hair before he exits the gym. You are tiny! He yells before running out and around a corner. Jerk! I yell as Grace laughs. So how's things back in the village? They're going good, same as always I guess. I tell her. Okay, what's wrong? She asks me. Nothing. I say dismissively. She gives me a look while putting her hands on her hips sassily. Really? Riely i've known you since you were a toddler. I think i know when something is wrong with you. I give her a pouty look hoping she'll let up but she doesn't. Besides, don't you remember how you tried to hide what that Ronal kid did to you when your family visited the metkayina clans of the sea? How well did that turn out for you? She asked me. I visibly shudder at the memory of what had happened that year.

Flashback

It had been three weeks since I had completed my flight of passage and gotten Spur. Mother and father had us come with them to the islands awa'atlu so they could form a peace treaty with the clans there. When we arrived the villagers had not been too happy to see me, but mother and father vouched for me and made sure i was allowed to stay explaining how i came to be and how my parents found me. While I did have free roam of the village, people were still skeptical of me. All except one, the chief's son Tonowari. He saw me as a potential friend and ally for the future. His betrothed mate Ronal however saw me as a threat to her and everyone else around, but for publicity sake she played nice. Well when everyone was looking that is. On one of the days of our stay Ronal had cornered me and started to verbally assault me. She said cruel things about how I will be the death of my family and that I should not even be alive or that Eywa made a mistake in letting me live.

I refused to tell anyone and she continued this until one day it ended up physically and she and some of her Friends decided to jump me. The reason they decided to do this was because Tonowari had spent the day with me, teaching me how to swim and hold my breath under the water. Ronal felt threatened by this, and you can guess how a 5-1 battle went. I ended up beaten and unconscious on the beach and nobody knew till Spur found me and in a panic flew me back to mom and dad who were in the middle of a meeting with the Olo'ektan and Tsahik. They flew into a panic when I was brought in beaten, bloody and unconscious. They fixed me up and i awoke several hours later with Spur curled around me and Sylwanin and Neytiri were holding both my hands while my parents demanded that my attackers be found and punished.

Noticing I was awake they questioned me who it was but I refused to tell them until Ronal entered the hut with Tonowari and Spur went absolutely batshit crazy. She pounced on Ronal roaring in her face while pinning her down. Mom ended up putting two and two together and spoke, you, you hurt my daughter! She seethed. Ronal, realizing she had been caught, looked frightened but not resourceful. That demon shouldn't be her. She said hissing. There was a loud slap that echoed across the room as Ronals head snapped to the side, but it wasn't anyone from my family who slapped but the clan tsahik. If you don't get your act together I will find someone else to replace you as future tsahik. She said angrily. Over the next few days of our visit our hut was flooded with apology gifts from Ronal and those alongside her who attacked me. Being the kind hearted person I am, I forgave them all despite my mother saying that they didn't deserve it.

Flashback ends.

Knowing I couldn't hide everything forever, I tell Grace what has been going on. I have grown feelings for someone. I tell her. Oh and who is the lucky man or woman? She asks me with a smile growing on her face. That's the thing it's Tsu'tey and i feel like i shouldn't have these feelings for him. I fess as frustrated tears well up in my eyes. And why not i think its completely normal for you to feel the way you do, Riely. Grace says as she sits down on a bench and pulls me with her holding my hand in hers. But I think Slywanin likes him too. I cry. Grace laughs a bit before saying. Riely believe me your sister doesn't like Tsu'tey in that way at all. she has told me she likes one of the gather boys of the clan. Grace than rubs her thumbs across my hands. Riely you are fifteen years of age. It is completely normal for you to feel this way even if he is like five years older than you. I smile at Grace, gaining comfort in her words. Suddenly something feel off in my heart and i feel a rumbling in the ground beneath us. I look out the window and instantly know something is wrong and someone i love is in danger.

( I LIVE!! yes, I know i made Ronal a bitch but i feel like her and her son had the same personality as teens so that's how i wrote her. also, i hope this chapter is good for yall because while writing it i delt with the shit show that is writer's block. hope you enjoy and please give it a vote.)

Chapter Text

Slanted is na'vi.

Songs to play when reading.

Towards the sun- Rihanna.

Devil you know- Tim Montana.

Despite Grace trying to stop me I run out mount Spur and fly off into the forest and what I see hurts me so much I almost fall off of Spur midair. Destruction and death falls in the wake of the demon machinery and weapons. Graces school has been shot up and there are arrows as well as bullet holes in the walls. I land and jump off of Spur and the world seems to slow down as I look around me while she takes back off into the air. The bodies of my Na'vi brethren are scattered around me as well as the bodies of humans. Fire surrounds me and I see animals on fire running for their lives trying to escape it. I run around and check the bodies trying to see who was killed and I notice something, they are all some of the younger warriors of the clan. When I get to the last body they are still alive and what scares me the most is it's Sylwanin, my sister. And she is heavily wounded.

Syl, Syl! Oh my Eywa Sylwanin! I shout as I reach her side. Riely, why are you here? She asks weakly. You need to leave now. She says with a painfully sounding cough that sends blood spewing from her mouth. No, no I can't leave you. I need to get you back to mother, we can still save you. I say, fear lacing my voice as I try to stop the bleeding of her wounds. This only results in her blood coating my hands and lower arms. My beautiful little sister, she says her bloody hand reaching up weakly to cup my face. I'm not gonna make it. Please take my bow and knife.....please. She weakly pleads as her other hand grabs the weapons bringing them close to me. No no you can't die you can't! I yell as she forces them into my hands. I love you so much. Please, take them. She says through another cough as her breath turns labored and she starts hyperventilating. She looks me in the eyes as her breathing all of a sudden stops, hands go limp in mine before letting go, falling to the ground. And just like that my oldest sister, the one I looked up to the most, dies in my arms.

Syl? Syl? Wake up please. Sylwanin wake up now please wake up! I scream as hysterics take over my mind. Hugging her head close to my chest i scream and cry in sadness, rage and guilt. Big sis, please come back, please great mother don't take her please! I cry as tears cloud my vision and flow down my face in a river of sadness. Oh shit. I hear a voice behind me say. I turn my head around and I see someone I would have never expected here. Someone who I saw as a second father, Miles Quaritch, a gun in his hands. Seeing him here amongst the death and destruction knowing his status rage fills me and I place Sylwanin's head down gently in the grass. Her blood stains my body as I grip her knife tightly in my hand marching towards him. Now kid listen to me. He begins before I cut him off. I trusted you, I TRUSTED YOU! I scream at him. TRAITER, MURDER! I scream slashing towards him with the knife. He jumps away avoiding my attack.

YOU REALLY THINK YOUR ONE OF THEM KID, HUH? He screams at me. Your human kid, and them....they are nothing but flea bitten blue savages. He says. I hiss at him as something inside of me snaps, but it's not my regular hiss. This, this came from somewhere else deep inside of me. Fine. he says as the mask he wears makes a hissing sound. Have it your way. With that the battle between the two of us begins. Our knives collide as we fight, trying to wound and/or kill the other. We move fast and quick sending blows left and right whether it be with our weapons or hand to hand. Quarich manages to slash my upper left shoulder and blood seeps out of my wound. I barely acknowledge it as I tackle Quaritch to the ground. Pinning him down to the forest floor, I raise the knife above my head. This is for my fallen sisters and brothers. This is for Sylwanin! I scream out as I go to plunge the blade into his chest. Before I could though two sharp pains burst through me as loud bands echo throughout the trees. I look down to see two bullet wounds in my lower abdomen. Getting up I clutch them tightly as I turn and see a unfamiliar soldier lower her gun, popping gum in her mouth.

Falling to the ground I crawl towards my sister's body. When I reach her I lay my head on her chest as tears once more fall from my eyes. I'm sorry sister, I, I couldn't avenge you. I'm so, so sorry. I hiccup as tears run from my eyes. It feels like my life is flashing before my eyes as I think about all the memories me and Sylwanin shared. Like the time where we caused a 'Anstìk stampede when we were younger. I remember how we sat on the branches to catch our breath after escaping before looking at each other and laughing. Or the time when we ganged up on Lyle during a wrestling match. Though one of my favorite memories of Sylwanin was the first time we flew together after she got her Ikran. It was eclipse and the only things we could hear that night was the wind and our laughter as we soared together. She performed all kinds of tricks with me and when we returned home we kept trying to shush the other not wanting to wake everyone up as we couldn't stop giggling.

Weak laughter escapes my mouth and I raise my bloodied hand towards Slywanins face using the last bit of strength left in me to close her eyes. There, now she's just sleeping. I tell myself. We are both sleeping, and this is just a nightmare. When I wake up we will be back home with our parents, no one is dead, and we will all live in peace. My vision starts to fade and the last thing I see before the darkness overcomes me is the blurry images of Ikrans landing and people running towards us.

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Slanted is na'vi

Things have been a blur. It seemed like dreams and reality all meld together for me. Sometimes I can't even tell the two apart. As I dream I saw what I believed to be Earth, but it was not what I thought it would be. This earth appears to be dying or dead. The planet's atmosphere is filled with smog, the waters a deathly color of black and looks to be filled with a strange goo. It appears I'm walking down a stone street and I keep looking back as if I were frightened and felt like something, or someone was following me. A loud bang echoes through and like in all nightmares this is where I wake up. Waking up was almost painful. I could barely move and everything was blurry. I look around and try to decipher where I am. Someone enters the room and they come closer as my vision focuses on them. It's Tsu'tey, he shouts something but it was muffled so I couldn't fully understand what he was saying. More people enter the room and soon it gets crowded. I could see my mother and father as they get closer to me. Mother grasps my face in her hands and she appears to be trying to ask me something but I can't hear her well. My consciousness starts to fade again and I see the panic rise on all of their faces.

(three weeks later.)

Over the last few weeks my mind would fade in and out of reality as I would wake up and then fall unconscious once more. When I was finally able to fully wake up my parents, sister and Tsu'tey cried tears of joy. Thanking Eywa for not taking me as well. That was when the reality of Sylwanins death hit me. I started crying and begging for them to tell me that she was still alive but they couldn't. All they could do was cry with me as we mourned her death. After that I was never fully left alone. I would always have someone watching me, making sure I didn't overwork myself and that I didn't lose myself in my grief for everyone knew I blamed myself for my dearest sister's death. Even though I had all these people helping me I didn't have the one person I needed most, Neytiri. Ever Since i've woken up it feels as though she has been avoiding me. I feel like I know the answer why though and it hurts my heart to the core. It must be because I look like them. The ones who killed our older sister and almost killed me if that is truly the reason she avoids me like the plague than I really have failed.

Night soon comes and everyone gathers around the cookfire, well everyone except me. I managed to sneak away to get some alone time so that i might think. As I sit there and contemplate how things are gonna go on in life from now on, someone sits next to me. I turn to see who it is and to my surprise it's Neytiri and she holds two leaf bowls filled with food. You must eat little sister lest you waste away. She says as she places a bowl into my lap. I smile at her and start to slowly eat not truly hungry but willing to do it if it means she will keep me company. Why have you been ignoring me these last few days? I ask her looking up through tearful lashes. I didn't want to hurt you anymore than you already have been. She says as she stops eating to look down at me. I look up at her confused because at the moment the only thing she's done to hurt me was avoid me. She must have noticed the hurt and confused look on my face as she goes into an explanation. I didn't want to do anything that would accidentally make you think of Sylwanin. That would make you think I was trying to replace her as the eldest. She says as tears well up in her eyes.

Oh Neytiri, that would never happen. If anything, I need my big sister more than anything right now. I tell her as I place my hand on hers in a comforting gesture tears falling from my eyes. She places her food down and pulls me into a hug as we both cry embracing one another. We soon join everyone else down by the fire and join in on the fun. Soon like every night it soon grows time to go to bed. For the next day there is always something new to do when you have your loved ones close to you. We climb up to the family hammock and lie down in it together. Even though we have lost people we love we shall always be glad to have those who survived surround us in a loving embrace. We shall always thank the great mother for providing us with what we have and the love she shows us every day.

The next few days go by quickly and lately I've noticed that mom and dad have been acting weird like they are hiding something. I try not to dwell on it thinking that it is just me being paranoid after all that has happened and continue on with my day. Right now I am currently working on a new bundle of arrows so that I can join the hunt later this week. One might think that making a new arrow or spear head is easy as they watch the more experienced member of the clan make them. It's not, it's really not and I soon learn this as my frustration grows as I ruin another almost completed arrowhead. Footsteps soon catch my attention as I set down my tools to let my hands rest. You are letting your anger get a hold of yourself again Ma Riely. Tsu'tey says as he sits next to me. I let out a huff of irritation. I know I know but I can't help it. It's frustrating every time the stone chips wrong. I tell him as I pick back up the ruined arrowhead. I turn and look at him and see a smile on his face as he looks back at me. Why don't you put this to rest for a moment. Your mother and father have sent me to collect you for they have a big announcement for the clan. He says as he holds out his hand for me so that he could help me up.

I grasp onto his fingers and he pulls me up as he stands and then motions for me to follow him to the main area of Hometree. We walk in and see the whole clan has gathered around my parents. Mom motions me and Tsu'tey forward to join her and dad under the skull of the great Toruk. People around us are murmuring as they await what my parents have to say to them. Dad walks forward and raises his hand and immediately everyone goes silent. I know these last few weeks have been hard. He begins. Especially with the loss of so many of our young warriors. But let us celebrate this small bit of good news me and my mate have to deliver to you today. He then turns the attention to mom who walks to the front. Today we shall announce the names of the next Olo'eyktan and Tsahik! She raises her arms above her head and the people cheer. Silence. Father says sharply and everyone falls silent once more. Tsu'tey shall be the next Olo'eyktan! Father says and holds out his arm geturing for Tsu'tey to stand next to him. Tsu'tey walks up to him proudness radiating off him as he does so with his chin held high. The clan once again erupts into cheers.

Mom is the one to silence them this time as she raises her hand. Now before I announce who the next Tsahik shall be, I want to tell you all a story. She says as the crowd grows quiet. A few years ago I visited the tree of souls and was given a vision from the great mother. The vision she gave me was one of fate between two people and how their future shall be. I saw things that I wouldn't have thought possible before. She says as she looks around at the crowd as they anxiously await for her to say who the next Tsahik shall be. Eywa has made it clear that the only women to be mated to Tsu'tey shall be, Riely! She says and the people go nuts in celebratory cheers. Tsu'tey looks happy and I am as well. Dad silences them once more before saying. For now they shall be a fated pair but since Riely is still young only when she comes of proper age, dad gives Tsu'tey a bit of a stink eye as he continues on, shall they then be allowed to actually mate with one another. For now let us celebrate them as they shall one day lead you all together as one! He finishes and Tsu'tey rushes towards me picking me up and spinning me around in glee as the rest of the clan start to celebrate around us.

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Slanted is Na'vi.
Trigger Warning! Talk and descriptions of depression and PTSD.
(Pic made by me is a rough sketch of what Riely looks like)

Three years have passed since my parents made the announcement that me and Tsu'tey were to be mated to one another. I turn 18 here in four weeks and it is sure to be a birthday celebration to remember. After that day me and Tsu'tey also started courting. It's been wonderful, he is always there for me when I'm going though one of my "episodes". After everything that has happened I developed something that the humans would call PTSD as well as something called depression. Some days I would completely space out and the world around me would fade as memories of death and destruction haunt me. It could be triggered by even the simplest things some days too. Such as the sound of branches breaking a particular animal noise or the one sound that triggers it the most would be the sound of gunshots in the distance. Tsu'tey is always the one there for me when an episode starts. At this point i think he has a sixth sense for when they are about to start.

The depression is always there though. Even when i'm feeling my happiest it sits there nagging me in the back of my mind and no matter how hard I try to ignore it it finds a way to make me experience these feelings of self-hatred. It also manages to exploit all my insecurities and whisper them to me like an evil little voice in my mind. Telling me that I will never amount to anything or that I can never be a good mate or clan member and that I should just go and off myself. The worst thing about this is over half the time I believe the voice. Some days it gets so bad to where I cry for hours thinking that all the people I love are gonna abandon me because they will finally realize that it was my fault that Sylwanin died. Despite all this Tsu'tey stays with me always and he helps me through everything. He will be a great mate and leader. Over time though I slowly gain control over the episodes and doing the things I love helps with the depression most of the time.

Many things have changed in the last few years. One of the worst things is that Grace is no longer allowed anywhere near the village and another thing is I am no longer allowed to visit her, Trudy, or Lyle. Even if I was allowed to visit them I would be able to get near them without being shot down by Quaritch. Sometimes I wonder if they even know I'm alive. I know for a fact Quaritch has told them that I "died" in battle after that woman shot me twice in the gut. For a human that is a fatal wound and if not treated right then and there means death. For now though I have better things to worry about than that for a group of humans have been spotted along the border and I have been instructed to observe them to make sure they do not cross into our territory. I start packing up my needed supplies for the journey and as I start to finish up Tsu'tey walks in and looks around. What are you doing? He asks me as I finish tying my knife to my hip. A group of dreamwalkers have been seen wandering close to the border. Mother and father have instructed me to watch them and make sure they don't disturb the natural order and make sure they dont cross into our territory. I tell him as go to walk out but he was quick to stop me.

You should not be the one to go. They should send someone else. He says as he kneels down to look me in the eye. I roll my eyes slightly as I have kind of been getting frustrated with him for doing this kind of thing. Yet I can't stay mad at him for I understand where he is coming from. I almost died the last time I encountered humans and have been going through the slow process of healing mentally and physically. Tsu'tey i know how you feel about this but, im not fragile at least not as fragile as i was at the start ok? I need to be able to do this. I tell him as I bring his hand up to my face and nuzzle his palm. I know, I know but I worry. I almost lost you last time. He says with a slight whimper in his voice as he puts his forehead to mine. Our noses touch and our lips are so close yet so far from each other at the same time. We pull away and he stands to his full height. It is quite comical to see us stand side by side i barely reach his hips anymore. It is also what scares me a bit, he is so huge compared to me how will we make our mating work?

I shall not keep you any longer, come I will walk you to the Ikran. He says and starts to walk out the door. We walk to where the Ikran roost in hometree and I saddle Spur. She gives me loving nips but gives Tsu'tey the side eye. At least she is no longer trying to bite him, the jealous girl. Tsu'tey helps me onto her back despite my protests and I settle into the saddle. Be careful and come back to me safe Ma Riely. He says. I will, I promise. I say and it is then that Spur jumps from the branches and takes flight. Flying though the sky has always brought me great joy, for here I feel free. We fly for a few hours before landing in a tree close to where the Dreamwalkers were first spotted in their giant flying machine, or as they call it a chopper. Walking around I soon spot it and immediately recognise it. It's Trudy's samson. I can tell it's hers because it's the only one with an earth animal called a tiger painted on the side. I helped her paint it too. I creep closer to it and look to see who is near it and to my joy and surprise it's Trudy and Lyle. A sad smile creeps up on my face before thinking quickly I start making an animal call. The call I make is not of any animal from Pandora but one from earth, the call of a cheetah. Me, Lyle and Trudy would use it when playing hide and seek at hell's gate.

3RD POV
Lyle who was wandering outside of the samson snapped his head up and his eyes widened. Did you hear that? He calls out to Trudy who was sitting on top of the nose of the samson. Yeah, I heard that alright. You don't think? Trudy trails off as she looks towards the treeline. I don't know, maybe but i'm not going to hold my hopes high after what the colonel and Z-Dog told me. Lyle whispers before facing the trees as well. Shorty, that you? He calls out hesitantly. They wait a few seconds and each anxious breath they take fogs up their masks. Suddenly a Na'vi arrow lands in front of them. It was smaller than the average na'vi arrow but it's a na'vi arrow all the same. Trudy picks it up and holds it close to her chest as tears well up in her eyes. Holy shit she's alive. Lyle gasps as he too feels the tears start to rise. We can't tell the colonel this if he knows she's alive who knows what he'll do. Trudy says as she throws the arrow back into the tree line. For once I agree with you. Lyle says as he watches the trees hoping to catch a glimpse of the young girl who he sees as niece. Suddenly they hear the roar of a Thanator and catch a glimpse of a small figure running through the tree branches towards where the roar came from

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Riely Pov

Slanted is Na'vi

I run through the trees hoping that whatever dreamwalker angered Smokey isn't dead yet. Yes I named the Palulukan Smokey. Don't ask me why or how but she is one of the few Palulukan that I have befriended over the years. She would never hurt anyone with me around but if a lone Na'vi or Dreamwalker were to ever cross her path she would kill them on the spot especially if they were to interfere with her hunts. She and her pride are some of the biggest Palulukan out there, big enough to fit a full grown human male into their mouths with a single bite. Their hides are also some of the thickest out there and human bullets do next to nothing to them. After running for what felt like hours I finally spot Smokey viciously digging into the roots of a tree. Shots are then fired off as a male voice yells out angrily as if to scare her off. This only proves to provoke her more as she moves away from the rapid fire and around to get at the male dreamwalker.

Smokey! I shout out gaining her attention. You will leave that male alone right now you hear me. I yell at her and she turns to face me as a deep annoyed growl leaves her throat. It does little to deter me though as I know she would never hurt me. Don't you dare give me any attitude you mangy feline i'm not gonna take that from you. I start to lecture her but before I could continue I'm yanked up and thrown over a wide shoulder as the male dreamwalker takes off into a run taking me with him. Smokey lets out an enraged roar as she soon follows gaining ground quickly despite her size and all the obstacles in her way. She soon gains up on the male and grabs hold of his bag and he throws me to the ground as Smokey swings him back and forth. The dreamwalker undoes the straps keeping him tethered and picks me up once again taking off into a full run again. Smokey realizes she been deceived and follows as he leads her towards a fucking cliff. No no no no don't go that way! I shout at him in english but the most I get from his in response is an ear twitch. I feel his body tense as he pushes himself to run faster before throwing me out in front of him as he jumps off the cliff. I flail around in the air trying to position myself so that I land correctly in the water. Yet it all proves to be useless though as I belly flop into the water and the pressure of the hit is enough to knock me unconscious.

I wake up to an uncomfortable feeling in my lungs and a unfamiliar mouth on mine pushing air into my lungs. Adrenaline runs through me for a brief moment and I reach up and punch whoever it is in the face. The quickly move away. Ow damn! He shouts as I get up and let vision clear up. Looking at him now he holds his cheek as he slightly laughs. Man I guess that's what I get for saving someone huh. He jests with a laugh all that earns him is a dirty look from me. I move to get up and he is quick to push me back down. I wouldn't if I where you, your ankle got pretty fucked up going through the rapids. I wrapped it up but you should lay off that foot for a while. He explains and I look down and see that a ripped up cloth problem from his shirt was wrapped around my ankle tight but not uncomfortable. I hiss in agitation for as eclipse falls I know i'll be vulnerable to the predators of the land and I highly doubt this dumbass dreamwalker will be of any help. Question. He says and I look over to him. Where is your mask and why the hell are you dressed like some kind of hooker? He asks and that earns him a slashed cheek as I drew my blades and sliced him.

God damn i'm sorry ok! He shouts as he wipes blood off his face. Quite being a baby I barely even sliced through the first layer of skin. I tell him annoyed. Also due to the circumstances you dragged us into we now have to find shelter before it gets to dark and because I can't walk you will have to carry me. I say and he winces slightly before nodding in agreement. He slides one hand under my legs and wraps the other around my shoulders before picking me up and holding me like a toddler on his hip. He holds me like this for a while as he walks through the jungle and the longer he walks the more and more my head starts to hurt and the more I feel like falling asleep. Hey stay awake you can't be falling asleep on me here. He murmurs and I shoot him another one of my famous glares. Maybe if some idiot hadn't thrown me off a cliff I wouldn't have a head and leg injury. I sass and he lets out a frustrated sigh. Hey, you didn't answer my questions earlier. He states before continuing. You know most humans die breathing this air so why aren't you? He questions and i roll my eyes at him.

Do not compare me to your own demonic species dreamwalker. I'm not human. Despite my looks I'm Na'vi through and through. I tell him snarkily. Now stop, we'll make camp here. I tell him as he comes to a small clearing near a creek. He puts me down and starts walking around clumsily like a newborn Pa'li. What are you doing? You're going to let every predator in the area know where we are. I hiss at him as he continues to stumble around before picking up a broken tree branch. Looking for something to make a weapon with. He says as if it's the most obvious thing in the world. He starts sharpening the branch with his knife to form a spear before wrapping it in cloth and then dipping it in tree sap. While he is doing this I start to get nervous as I hear the calls of Nantang in the distance growing closer each minute. He then pulls out some matches and stars to strike the sticks to light them. Don't do that you idiot, the fire will only lure more animals towards us. I say as fear flashes in my eyes. He ignores me and finally he strikes true and fire ignites covering the top of the branch entirely. He waves the freshly made torch around and we can now see that we are surrounded by a dozen or so Nantang.

They start to make false strikes and moves towards him as he backs up towards me. Moving around quickly we both see that they surround us with many on the ground and more in the branches above us. They growl and hiss as the dreamwalker picks me up under one arm as he moves to get away from them before they cut him off. He puts me down once more and the world seems to go in slow motion for a moment before the dreamwalker says. I don't have all Goddamn night. That is when one strikes from behind knocking him to the ground the rest of the pack follows suit. Some even come after me but Mr. Idiot (that is what i'm going to call him till I learn his name.) picks them up and tosses them away. He picks me up once trying to escape but gets tripped and drops me near a log where he too is soon pinned by a Nantang who tries to go for his throat. Just then a familiar yell breaks through the air as a figure jumps over head shooting an arrow at the Nantang that pins Mr. Idiot. He gets up and thinking it's still alive, bares his knife before realizing its dead as our savior shoots more arrows at the animals before resulting to less deadly methods.

The deadly Na'vi woman who I soon recognize as Neytiri smacks the rest of the charging pack members with her bow and the scamper off, realizing that they are outmatched now. One though grows bold and tackles Neytiri to the ground only for her to roll them around and when she lands on top she starts stabbing it repeatedly before hissing as the last remaining Nantang as they take off whimpering. She gets up and flinches at the harsh light of Mr. Idiots torch picking it up and throwing it into some nearby water. Mr. idiot protest against it but it was too late. She soon hears the whipmers of a Nantang that she shot and goes over to end its suffering. Forgive me, my brother. She says the last two words being said in a sad whisper. Mr idiot goes over and retrieves his burnt out torch and then stops for a moment as if admiring the bioluminescence of the forest. Neytire crouches over another dead Nantang and starts to pray. Wishing its soul a safe journey to the great mother. Mr. Idiot then tries to start a conversation with her, having the audacity to say thank you for killing the Nantang. She ignores him to finish mer prayer before shooting him a glare. She stands up and then spots me on the ground where they left me in the midst of the fight. I give her a small wave as she runs over and starts a small conversation with me. Little sister, are you ok? Are you hurt anywhere? She questions quietly. No, my ankle is broken, I can't walk and I have a head injury. I tell her and she takes notice of my makeshift bandages.

Where is Spur she should have been by your side? She asks angrily. I sent her away after hearing Smokey go after that moron over there. She is most likely already back home. I explain to her. She groans before picking me up to start making the trek home. Mr. idiot tries to follow and when he catches up he grabs my sister's arm and tries once more to thank her for killing the Nantang. She turns around and smacks him in the face with her bow causing him to fall to the ground. Don't thank. You don't thank for this. This is sad, very sad only. She hisses at him angrily. Okay im sorry, whatever i did im sorry. He says as he hold his hands out in front of his face. She gestures around towards the bodies of the dead Nantang. All this is your fault! They did not need to die. Mr. Idiot gets offended and tries to rebuttal. They attacked me. How am I the bad guy here? He's cut off by Neytiri pointing the end of her bow at him. Your fault. You are like a baby making noise don't know what to do. She tells him angrily. He gets up and once again starts to talk. Fine, fine. If you love your little forest friends why not let them kill my ass huh? What's the thinking? He says to her slightly agitated. Why save you? She asks him as she adjusts me on her hip. Yeah, why save me? He sasses her wanting an answer. You have a strong heart not fear. She says and it looks like for a moment that it inflated his ego, but then she continues on. But stupid ignorant like a child. She says as her voice raises before sprinting off. If im like a child why not teach me? He questions as he rushes to keep up. Sky people do not learn they do not see. Neytiri says matter of factly. Well then teach me to see. He pushes further. No one can teach you to see. She states and jogs over a branch high off the ground. He continues to be persistent questioning her and even asking if she learned English at Grace's school.

He almost falls off and would have if Neytiri had not grabbed his arm in time. You're like a baby. She once again belittles him. I need your guyses help. He states looking between us. You should not be here. I hiss at him and Neytiri nods in agreement. Then take me with you guys. He says but Neytiri shakes her head. No go back. She says as she pushes him. She turns around and I watch as he goes to follow and I nudge her to let her know. No, go back. She hisses once more pushing him before me and her both look up. Floating down towards us are dozens of Atokirina and they all float towards Mr. Idiot. They try to land on him but he smacks one causing Neytiri to grab his arm. He does this a second time before she grips his wrist tighter. Atokirina, Atokirina. She tells him once and the second time it was said as she looks on in wonder. The seed land on him and stay for a moment before flying away. It is clear that the Eywa has something planned for him and this is a matter that mother most resolved. What was that all about? He questions. Me and Neytiri look at one another before urging him to come with us. We moves through the forest for amoment before turning around to see he has fallen behind.

Come. I say as Neytiri once more takes off. He follows behind us for a moment longer and as we reach another branch like bridge he asks us what our names are before a bola strikes his legs causing him to fall to the ground. When we reach him he has been surrounded by our fellow hunter and Tsu'tey is the one leading them as he rides a Pa'li. Calm my people, calm. Neytiri says as she sets me down and stands in front of Mr. Idiot. These demons should not be here. Tsu'tey argues with her as he gets off his Pa'li. My love there has been a sign from Eywa. This is a matter for my mother. I say as I limp forward hands out in front of me trying to get him to listen. Bring him. Tsu'tey says before picking me up and swinging me up on the Pa'li before getting up himself sitting behind me. Some of our fellow warriors grab Mr. Idiot by his Kuru before making him follow as we take off towards the village.

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Slanted is Na’vi

Riely POV

As we made our way back home I could just feel the anger radiation off of Tsu’tey. Are you mad at me? I ask him hesitantly. Yes I am mad, but not at you. He says as one of his hands goes around me in an attempt to comfort me. We approach Hometree after a while and Tsu’tey gets off the Pa’li and holds me in his arms as we lead the rest of the group along with Mr. Idiot into the base of hometree. Tsu’tey changes course and brings me to my mother so I can explain what has happened to her and get healed up a bit while Neytiri deals with our father. Tsu’tey leaves after dropping me off with mom and I start to explain everything to her. We get into the healers hut and mom is in there organizing some herbs. What happened? She asks as soon as she sees the makeshift bandages around my leg. I Jumped off a cliff into the river. I say as Tsu’tey goes to open his mouth. And why would you do that? Mom asks suspiciously as Tsu’tey sets me down carefully in front of her so she can see the damage. Me and the dreamwalker that we have brought to the village were being chased by Smokey. Because the Dreamwalker pissed her off. I explain to her. She gives me a look and then motions for Tsu’tey to leave which he does with a grumble.

Mom feels around my ankle and lower leg for any breaks before putting a paste to help with the pain. Count yourself lucky that nothing was broken. You foolish child. She says as she wraps a new bandage around my leg. I know I know, I was stupid but if I didn’t intervene then that man wouldn’t be alive right now. I say as I look up at her. She smiles at me and places her hand against the side of my head, her thumb rubbing my temple. You have a kind heart my dearest daughter. Sometimes I feel like your kindness will get you killed. She says and her hand drops back down by her side. Now stay here and rest for a bit and I will go and look at the alien you and your sister have brought into our home. She says as she stands up and excites the hut. I can hear mother shout at the people to give her room to but after that i drown everything out so that I can take a small nap. I wake up to a hand shaking my shoulder, grumbling I open my eyes and look up to see Tsu’tey is the one to wake me. Come my love it is time for evening meal. He says softly. 

It has really been that long? I ask him as he carries me up the spiral stairs of hometree.  Yes, you were weak and tired. You needed the rest. He tells me seriously. Soon we are seated next to my mother and father as we eat the community meal together. Mother, did we ever get the name of the dreamwalker male? I ask her curiously as i place some Taylu in my mouth.  Yes he said his name was JakeSulli. She says as dad adds on to her explanation. He also said that he is a warrior of a human clan called the Jarheads. It is a curious thing that there just now happens to be Warrior dreamwalkers. He says and I hear Tsu’tey scoff beside me. You should have let me kill him. He says and I hiss at him and softly smack his thigh. He looks at me slightly offended before eating his meal. 

We eat in peace for a few minutes before Neytiri and Jake enter for dinner. Jake looked around a bit awkwardly stating that no one should stand up. He follows Neytiri over to us and ends up stepping on a clan member's tail. He sits down and a little girl tries to get closer to him before being pulled back by her parents. Soon my sister hands him a leaf wrap filled with Taylu and he starts to eat it. I notice he looks over to me and waves his hand at me in greeting. Tsu’tey glares at him and wraps his tail around my waist. Instigating the silent threat that I am off limits to the dreamwalker. I giggle at the interaction between the two males before tuning in to the conversation Jake is starting with Neytiri. He asks her for her name and mine, failing altho hilarious but all the same miserably to pronounce our full names. He then asks what the meal he is eating is called and his reaction when he finds out it's a kind of beetle larva is hilarious. It's like my grandma’s Taylu. He says and I giggle at him. Soon it comes time for us to retire for the night . Me and Tsu’tey make it back to our Kelku and we lay down with him wrapping his body around mine. You promised you would be careful today. He suddenly says. I know I did my love but I couldn't just let him die. My conscience would not allow it. I tell him as I snuggle into his chest. You are too kind sometimes you know that my love? He asks and I can hear the smile in his voice as he nuzzles the top of my head. So I've been told. I say with a smile. Soon all the exhaustion of today takes hold and I fall into a deep sleep. 

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3rd pov

Slanted is na'vi

Waking up Jake lifts himself off his bunk and into his wheelchair before making his way to the mess hall for breakfast. On his way he starts to pass the Gym when he sees Quaritch about to start his workout. Colonel. Jake greets him waving slightly to get his attention. Quaritch sits up and smiles at Jake. Well son what do you have to report to me today? The man asks and Jake slightly hesitates before telling him all that happened to him during his time in his avatar. Well now that's a surprise. I'm glad you managed to get in. I would've thought that they would sooner kill anyone in their territory after what happened three years ago. Quaritch says with a smirk on his face, happy that he has a spy on the inside. About that sir, Grace told me a little about what happened that day and I have something else to report to you. Jake says after another moment of hesitation. And what would that be boy? Quaritch questions, slightly intrigued. Riely's still alive sir. Jake says abruptly. Quaritch freezes slightly going pale in the face before gaining his composure. I must be getting hard of hearing now in my old age but did you just say what I think you said. Quaritch questions and Jake feels as if he has made the biggest mistake ever. You heard right sir. Jake says, his voice slightly going quiet before he explains how he met the young girl and all that happened after.

Well ain't that a kick in the pants. Here I thought that those two balls of lead that Z-dog pumped into her would have killed her for sure. Quaritch says his voice going quiet, his eyes glazing over for a second before he covers it up with a chuckle. Jake and Quaritch then talk for a good while about what they each know about the girl that was raised among the natives of this planet. She was a good kid, hurt a bit when I thought she died but that's war for you son. You do what you're told and grieve in silence. Do me a favor boy and don't go getting attached to the Enemy like I did. I for damn sure know I am not making the same mistake twice. Quaritch says with a slight shrug of his shoulder before dismissing Jake so that the man can get breakfast before having to go link up to his avatar. Unknown to both of them they had a one man audience listening in on them. Lyle Wainfleet, while scared for the young girl's life, knew his commanding officer and best friend was right. They were practically in a war right now and as the saying goes, good soldiers follow orders. And you can't go getting buddy buddy with those who are supposed to be your enemy. No matter how kind or loving they were to you, in the end they are your enemy and you better be prepared for the moment when you might have to kill them.

Riely pov

Waking up this morning I made breakfast for me and Tsu'tey before the both of us had to go out and complete our daily duties. Before he left to teach his students I managed to steal a kiss and take off leaving him to stand there in shock. Mother talked to me last night about helping Neytiri in training Jake. I reluctantly said yes knowing my sister was gonna need all the help she could get in teaching this one. I made my way to the meadow where all the clans Pa'li rested watching Neytiri lead one over to Jake. Good boy, easy. Jake says as he approaches the animal cautiously. Pale is female. Neytiri corrects him as she tries to calm the jittery creature as it tries to move away from Jake, sensing his nervousness. Easy girl. He corrects himself, running his hand along the flank of the pa'li. He then with a bit of a struggle gets up onto the animals back and connects his queue with pale's. A look of shock runs across his face as he tries to process the new sensation running through him. I leave them to it as i go and look around to find my pa'li. I know what you're thinking, the pa'li don't bond with only one rider. Well this one does and she is stubborn about it as well. She's not just stubborn but different as well. I have respectfully given her the human name Bagheera after hearing a story from Grace. I believe this name fits her well.

Bagheera, unlike most pa'li, is pitch black in color and does not like most other people. In fact one of our older warriors was supposed to be the one to ride her first and she fought him like she was about to die. She kicked, bucked and bit till he finally was thrown off landing in a nearby pile of dung. She did this with everyone who tried to ride her till I came along. She allowed me to ride her and we have been friends ever since. I ride her back to where Neytiri and Jake are and see that Jake has fallen off the pa'li and is now covered in mud. I laugh along with Neytiri before Tsu'tey and his own students burst through the brush riding their own group of pa'li. You should go away. Tsu'tey says in english as he stops his mount in front of Jake. Nah you'd miss me. I knew you could speak english. Jake sasses Tsu'tey as he tries to wipe the mud off his arms only succeeding in smearing it. Tsu'tey smirks as he looks at me and Neytiri. I don't know why you bother teaching this demon. A rock sees more. He says and as if proving his point Jake tries to wipe mud off his tongue, with muddy fingers. I give Tsu'tey a look that makes him back off some before Neytiri tells him to go as she lightly taps the hindquarters of Tsu'teys pa'li. They leave and me and Neytiri go back to teaching Jake how to ride properly. We do this for a few hours and Jake is now a little bruised from how many times he has fallen off but at least he is persistent.

Time skip.

Jake has been with us for a good few weeks and has been learning well if not a bit slow. Today though me and Tsu'tey get the entire day off from our duties. For today is my 18th birthday. Today is the day me and Tsu'tey get to make our mating bond complete. The day we get to become one. We plan to spend the entire day together doing all the things we love. I actually woke up this morning to Tsu'tey covering my neck and shoulders with kisses and nipping at my collar bone slightly. I giggled at him and wrapped my arms around his head as he laughed with me. We stayed in our Kelku for a bit longer than usual just basking in each other's presence. Something we usually don't get to do. My love we must get up if we want to go out together before tonight like we planned. I say as I rub his neck and shoulders. He groans before lifting his head up and kissing me. This kiss is unlike any of the others we have shared which were shy and didn't last long at all. This kiss is filled with passion and hunger. After what feels like forever he pulls away and I pant slightly trying to gain air back into my lungs. I'm sorry Ma Riely, I couldn't resist. You are just so perfect. He says as he moves to nuzzle back into my neck. Hmm if anyone here is perfect it is you my love. I tell Tsu'tey before crawling out of our kelku and taking off leaving him in the dust laughing as I did. I can hear him chase after me as we run throughout hometree.

As I reach the bottom branches I let out a few sharp yips and jump right off the branch I stand on before landing on Bagheera's back as she runs full speed through the forest. You cheater! I hear Tsu'tey yell out and I have Bagheera skid to a stop and look back at him. You couldn't catch me even when I was on foot Ma Tsu'tey! I shout at him with a laugh as Bagheera takes off once more. It was not long before Tsu'tey was right behind me on his own pa'li urging it to catch up to me and Bagheera. We race each other through the trees and brush of the forest, almost running over Jake as he pushes Neytiri to the side as we rush past them. Sorry! I shout out at them in apology as I laugh. We soon come to a clearing near a lake and I jump off hoping to out run Tsu'tey on foot but I was not fast enough as his strong arms wrap around my waist and haul me into the air as he spins us around. He brings us both to the ground with me on top of him straddling his waist. His arms tighten around me as he puts his forehead to mine. I bring my hands up and cradle his face as best I could with our size difference. I love you Ma Tsu'tey. I whisper as I close my eyes breathing in his scent. And I love you. He says back to me. What would you like to do first? He asks as we open our eyes. How about we go for a swim. I say looking towards the lake with a mischievous smile.

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Riely pov

Slanted is Na'vi

Warnings for this chapter: Smut and it's my first time writing this so sorry if it's bad. Size difference between characters as well as a five year age gap between them, Riely is 18 and Tsu'tey is 23 so Riely is of legal age so don't come after me. Don't like smut dont read it now, enjoy.

I step into the water slowly allowing my body to get used to the cold waters for a moment before fully diving under. As I resurface I don't see Tsu'tey anywhere as I look around confused. I go to call out to him before he surfaces behind me scaring the ever living daylights out of me. Tsu'tey you ass you scared me! I say splashing water at him. You can't stay mad at me Ma Riely you love me too much. He says as he swims closer to me. No I can't stay mad but i can certainly hold this over your head for when I want something later. I tease him as I once more start to swim around. We spend hours in that little lake just messing around and being with each other. Finally it was time for us to go home, for our as the humans would say "Wedding ceremony". This would take place in the heart of hometree where my mother would bless the union between us and we would be recognized as a mated pair in front of the entire clan. Not like they knew this was coming for a while but traditions must be upkept. The ride home was slow and peaceful, when we did arrive back at hometree I was greeted by my family and a smack to the back in the head courtesy of my sister. She said it was for making her and Jake fall earlier that day.

My mother then dragged me off to get me prepared while my dad and Tsu'teys parents took him somewhere separate. So where did you both disappear to my dear? Mom asks in a teasing tone as she fixes up my hair. I could see my sister smirking from where she sat mixing up some paint that will later be plastered onto my skin. We just went to the lake to swim for a bit, nothing more mother. I say with an embarrassed tone in my voice. Just a swim huh? Neytiri teases me with a smirk. Shut up. I hiss, earning a smack to the head from mom. Are you ready for tonight? She asks as she finishes up my hair. Yes mother i am. I have been waiting for this night for years. I said with a smile as I looked up at her. And me and your father have been dreading it. She laughs with a smile. She then brings me and Neytiri into a hug, nuzzling us both before letting go and leaving the hut to make sure everything else is ready and that Dad hasn't killed Tsu'tey.

Neytiri stays with me to apply the paint to my face. I am happy for you little sister, and I am sure Sylwanin is as well. She says with tears in her eyes. I miss her so much. I say as sadness overcomes me. She would want you to be happy so no tears today. Neytiri says as she puts her forehead to mine, careful not to ruin the freshly applied paint. Finally mom came back in and told me it was time. Mother walked me to where dad and Tsu'tey were waiting for me surrounded by our fellow clan mates. The ceremony went well with my mother blessing the union between us and my father passive aggressively wishing us the best together while glaring slightly at Tsu'tey. I know my Father means well he is just sad to see his youngest daughter leave the family so soon. Me and Tsu'tey spent the rest of that afternoon Partying with the rest of the clan. Dancing, drinking and overall just having fun as the humans would call us a newly wedded couple.

Later that night we sneak out and ride out to the Tree of Souls. When we get there we dismount and walk amongst the roots and branches hand in hand trying to find a spot that's a little more secluded than the others. Tsu'tey leads me to an area where the roots have formed a nest-like structure on the ground. He picks me up and walks to the middle of the nest where he lays me down one the ground before climbing on top of me. I grasp his face in my hands and kiss his nose softly before wrapping my arms around his neck as he leans down to kiss up from my shoulder to my temple. His kisses are soft and gentle and I almost don't feel them. It's as if he is scared he will break me by doing so. You don't have to be so gentle, I will not break me Ma Tsu'tey. I whisper into his ear giving it a gentle nibble. I can hear his tail swipe through the grass and leaves as he lifts himself up to look into my eyes. His own eyes giving off a soft amber glow as the tanhi on his skin glow a soft white in the night. I know my love but that does not mean I wish to be rough with you, at least not this night. He says giving a soft twitch of his head when saying the last bit.

He then dips lower, gently kissing down my stomach as he gets to my tewng. Tsu'tey looks up into my eyes asking for permission and I gently nod my head, my breath caught in my throat as he undoes the strings keeping it on and gently pulls it off exposing me completely to him. He picks up my legs throwing them over his shoulder lifting me up off the ground a bit as he does so. I shiver and bite my tongue to hold back the gasp threatening to escape me as he licks between the folds of my pussy. He continues to do this for a while and every lick, nibble and bite he gives me makes me want to cry out his name, but I hold back as to not interrupt him but it's hard as little moans escape my lips every so often. He lifts his head up, eyes narrowed. Don't hide your beautiful sounds from me. He hisses gently with no true anger as he uses one of his fingers to gently circle my clit. I moan out letting myself go and this seems to please him as he continues to eat me out like a starved man given his last meal. Tsu'tey oh Ma Tsu'tey stop my love stop. I gasp out and he shoots up surprise and concern written on his face. What is wrong, did I do something wrong? He questions me and I shake my head at him.

No No you did nothing wrong I just think its my turn. I groan out as I unhook my legs from his shoulder. My eyes clouded with lust as I turned my body so that I may place my hands upon his hips. His own Tewng bulging out as it tries to contain his arousal. I undo and pull off his tewng and his cock springs up to his chest fully out of it's protective slit. I Gently wrap my hands around his length and start to rub it up and down. I watch his every reaction as I play with him. The way his hands dig into the dirt for leverage. The way his legs stiffen and his tail whips around wildly. My favorite part though is when his eyes roll into the back of his head and he bites his lip as i lick up from his testicals to the top of his weeping cock. I take as much of his cock into my mouth as possible while jerking off what I can't as he squirms beneath me. Finally I decide I've done enough as I release his cock with a wet pop before climbing into his lap. I think we have waited long enough, Ma Tsu'tey. I say as I nuzzle our noses together. I pull back as he reaches behind his head and pulls his Queue in between us. I look into his eyes and nod as he then brings it around to the back of my head and softly connects the two of us together forming Tsaheylu.

I gasp softly feeling all the emotions between us combining together as he wraps his arms around me, pulling me tightly against his chest. I look up at him before pressing our lips together in a passionate kiss. The two of us now completely melded together like a perfect mold. Well almost completely, I reach behind myself while we makeout and grasp his cock in my hand guiding it to my entrance before breaking away from him to sink down gently onto his cock. We both gasp as pleasure runs through us at the sensation. My insides squeeze him tightly and he stretches fills me to the brim. Sadly though i can not take all of him as there are a few inches that just won't go in. I let out a whimper of pain as when I try to take in more it hurts too much to do so. It is ok my love you don't need to do that. This is enough for me. Tsu'tey grunts out before shifting around so that he can sit on his knees as he grasps my thighs in his hands. I look up at him and send so much love through our bond that I think it might just overwhelm him. He looks back down to me, his eyes too are filled with love as he sends just as much back through to me. He begins to thrust up and uses his arms to hold me to him as he starts to fuck me. With every thrust he has me seeing stars. His cock hitting every spot inside me just right.

He bends over top of me, his mouth latching onto my neck as my hands rake at his back and pull at his hair. We continue to make love to each other like crazed animals as we collapse onto the ground with him hunched over me as I lay on my back. While thrusting into me wildly he somehow manages to still do it gently so as to not damage or hurt my body. Soon though we both feel each other coming closer to our end. So, in one final thrust Tsu'tey pulls me into another passionate kiss as we both cum together. His cum fills me to the brim and leaks out around my thighs and I pull away to catch my breath as my pussy convulses around him, milking him for everything he has. We are both panting, basking in the afterglow of what we just did. He pulls out and more of his cum spills out of me while his cock sinks back into his sheath and into its protective slit. I smile up at him before giggling as he rolls us over so that I would be on top as he cuddles me close while kissing my head sweetly. We are mated for life. He says softly a smile in his voice, and I close my eyes and hum gently as I use my fingers to trace patterns softly on his chest. Forever and always. I whisper back before sleep takes over forcing me to rest.

(Yay I live! and i want to thank Killveous on twitter for letting me post their na'vi anatomy art on here so that you guys could see what Tsu'tey was packing. thank  https://twitter.com/Killveous/status/1615933107902767105/photo/1 )

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Riely pov.

“Slanted is Na’vi”

Waking up next to my husband every morning for the past week has felt almost like a dream. A dream I never want to wake up from, we have spent every moment we can together and the time when we are apart feels like forever. Jake has joked about us being in something called a honeymoon state, whatever that is. Speaking of the dreamwalker he has finally made his first kill, completed his right of passage and now has his own Ikran which he has for some reason named….Bob. It is a ridiculous name in my opinion but his Ikran must not mind the name as it responds to it well.

There is still one thing left for Jake to do to fully become one of the people, the dream hunt. To complete his journey into adulthood as a member of our clan he must allow himself to be stung by a very poisonous arachnoid and then he has to swallow a glow worm. He will then pass out among the roots of home tree and if allowed by Eywa he will see visions of his spirit animal and maybe some glimpses of his future with the clan. If Eywa deems he is not strong enough he will succumb to the poison and die. 

I still remember my dream hunt clear as day. Mother was scared I wouldn't be able to survive it with how young I was, but father managed to convince her that if I was strong enough to tame my ikran I could complete the dream hunt. I can still to this day feel the painful sting of the arachnoid and horrible feeling of the live glow worm as it traveled down my throat.

“Ma Riely, Where are you!” I could hear the voice of my husband snapping me out of my memories. I maneuver my body on the branch I am sitting on to look down at him as he comes walking. Before he passes under the branch I am I hook my knees onto the branch and flip upside down in front of him. He flinches back slightly to avoid running into before he smiles softly and cups my cheek bringing me into a kiss. He pulls away after a brief moment allowing me to fully jump off the branch landing at his side.

“Yes my love?” I question him knowing that he was more than likely sent out to find me for one thing or another. It seems that since we have mated there has been more and more work to do leaving us with little time to relax. He as always could always read me well and states “I only came to find out where you ran off to my little love. We are not needed for any work yet.”

That is good I could use some time to relax before Jake's dream hunt preparations begin. “But I do have exciting news,” I turn up to him, curious as to what this news is. “The teacher has been allowed back home.” Those words are all I needed to hear to have me bolting back home. Grace has been allowed back! This is amazing, I couldn’t wait to see her again and hug her and tell her all that has happened in the time since her exile. I could here Tsu’tey laughing as he gives chase, shouting for me to slow down.

That wouldn't be happening this time though. If it was for anything else maybe but not this time. I ran as fast as my legs could carry me, never stopping. When I reached home tree I searched for my aunt among the crowd, spotting her in her dreamwalker body among a group of children crouched down to their level talking to them. “Grace!” I exclaim in excitement as I run towards her. She turns around, her ears alert and her eyes searching for me. She manages to spot me and just as the smile on her face grows I tackle her in a hug knocking her down to the ground. 

Her joyous laughter is music to my ears and her arms are like a warm blanket as she wraps them around my body. I pull back a bit to look up at her, when I do I can see the tears falling from her eyes. “No, you are not allowed to cry for if you cry I will cry so no tears!” I say in jest this causes her to shake her head as more laughter erupts from her lips. “You little brat for years I thought you were dead! And now I’m finally allowed to see for myself that you’re not so I think I am allowed to cry.” She hugs me close to her body once more squeezing me tight. “I missed you kiddo.” She whispers into my ears as one of her hands come up to stroke my hair lovingly.

“I missed you too Aunty.” I say squeezing her back just as strongly. I allow tears of my own to fall down my face in joy of being able to see her

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I spent the rest of the day with Grace as Tsu’tey had to get back to training the young warriors. We were weaving baskets together laughing and telling jokes and stories about our time apart. Grace kept a good eye on me the entire time, as if I would disappear and she would wake up alone in her lab, not that I could blame her. 

For years she thought I was dead and for all I know blamed herself for everything that had happened. “Aunty,” I sighed knowing this was going to be a hard talk to have. “It was not your fault. No one blames you for what had happened.” I said placing my hand on hers stoping her weaving. 

Her face hardened, “Your parents did.” She whispered her voice going hoarse. 

“They were in mourning, aunty they could not think straight.” I pressed, taking her hand into my own. “They almost lost two daughters that day. And you lost family as well and….” 

I trailed off tears nearly spilling from my eyes. “And we lost more family after they sent you away. I lost my aunt.” I said, she looked back down at me for the first time since I started the conversation. She herself had tears falling. She didn't say anything as she pulled me into her lap for a hug. Words were not needed as we sat there crying into each other's arms.

3rd pov

Quaritch sat in his office, he'd been there for a while under the excuse he needed to get some work done but he was really looking back at old photos. One in particular he he has been looking at for a while now. 

In the photo he and his team stood all of them smiling and posing. What made this photo so special though was the little girl Quaritch held in his arms as she reached up trying to tug off his mask. Little Riely never understood why he or other humans wore the oxygen masks as she herself for some reason didn't need one.

He never told anyone but that faithful day hurt him more than anything else had. He still to this day has nightmares of her falling to the ground. Bullet wounds spilling blood after Zdog had shot her filled his head and woke him up in a cold sweat each time. 

Hearing the tell-tale sound of Jake's wheels coming down the hall to his office had him sitting up straight and fixing his composure as he stuffed the picture back into a drawer. Now was not the time to be feeling sorry. They were at war and it didn't matter if the girl was alive or not. They were at war and she, was the enemy