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I'm actually tearing up, I'm so excited!!!

hello my beautiful wonderful magical ones! look at what has graced my feed todayyyyy . . . . I have a feeling that we are going to have one wondrous and emotional holiday season! I can't wait to write for you all and I KNOW this film will spark allll of our creative juices once again . *. ⋆ . *. ⋆ . *. ⋆ . *. ⋆

also, finally hearing Jake say "baby" instead of "baby girl" (though I know it appears to be directed at Neytiri) healed something that had been buried deep within the bones of my being. I miss my number one father ⋆˙⟡♡

I hope you are all well, and I can't wait for us all to reunite with our family in the mystical world of Pandora soon! *. ⋆ . *. ⋆

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Hiii💕 just wanted to know how you're doing? It's been quite long since I've last heard from you😟 hope everything is well🤍💛

I've been ok, just taking time away from tumblr for a bit and working on my other hobbies lol. <3

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Sacred Waters, Sacred Hearts Chapter 9

A Male OC! Metkayina x Fem Human! Reader | Word Count: 1500

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A/N: Both Rukan and reader are in their mid 20's

" " = direct speech | ' ' = Metkayina sign language | Bold = English

POV Rukan

The sun was beginning to fade against the shore as dusk drew closer. (Y/N) and I strolled along the beach, the soft, iridescent sand squeaking underfoot. We walked toward a series of rockpools nestled among ancient mangroves - a quiet refuge teeming with life. Tiny baitfish glow in the pools, the air cool and salty as I took a deep breath taking in the moment.

As we walked, the soothing crash of the waves provided a steady rhythm, but I couldn’t help but notice how (Y/N) averted her gaze. Her usual playful banter was replaced with quiet seriousness, and her eyes, usually sparkling with mischief, now held a mix of determination and vulnerability. We reached a particularly vivid rockpool, its surface dancing with shimmering flecks of light. There, in the quiet intimacy of that secluded spot, (Y/N) pulled me close, her hand warm and steady in mine as she led me to sit, I reclined letting my feet submerge in the water.

My eyes drifted to her hand in mine. My thumb absentmindedly ran across her knuckles in quiet comfort, letting her talk in her own time. We sat there watching the rockpools until I heard (Y/N) release a heavy sigh. She shuffled to face me, taking my other hand. 

“Rukan?” she questioned, her voice barely rising above the murmur of the tide.

I tilted my head, my curiosity piqued. “What is it?” I asked, a gentle frown creasing my brow, as what-ifs swirled inside my mind. 

She hesitated for a moment, then said something that would change everything

 “I’m getting an avatar.”

The words hung between us, and I frowned in confusion as I floundered under her wide hopeful gaze. 

“An avatar? What is that?” I inquired. The term foreign on my tongue. I saw her eyes flick around nervously as her palms became clammy. My heart leapt into my throat as I guessed this wasn’t the reaction she wanted. 

“Uh- how to explain this simply…” She muttered to herself in English, the language lost to me. “Well, I’ll become Metkayina-” She started before I interjected trying to grapple with all this new information.

I frowned, confusion knotting my brow. “Become Metkayina?” I echoed. “What do you mean? You’re tawtute… you can’t just change species.” I leaned back, trying to make sense of her words.

“Ru- hear me out.” She huffed in frustration, and I quickly shut my mouth allowing her to explain further. “Think of it as a second body. Right now, I’m human, but when I sleep my brain will connect to my avatar… my Metkayina body. I will become Navi, Ru. This will allow me to move, swim, and bond with this world just like the way you do… just like Eywa intended”

I listened, absorbing her words trying desperately to understand. “So… you mean you’ll be able to go to sleep and wake up in a different body? How?”

“Exactly! I will sleep in a bed in my mauri, and wake up in my Navi body. When my Navi body sleeps, I will wake up as human again,” she replied, her voice growing more animated. 

“Isn’t this exciting?! I won’t be holding you back anymore. I can be right there with you - sharing every adventure, exploring every hidden cove, and truly belonging.”

I swallowed hard, glancing down at our joined hands. “(Y/N)... I-” I admitted, my voice unsure. “I've always known you like this. It’s difficult to imagine you any other way.”

Her gaze softened, as her five-fingered hands interlocked with my larger four-fingered hands “I know it sounds scary, Ru. But I want to be a part of this world and experience it alongside you. I’m still me, just… blue. I want to explore Pandora and breathe the air without bulky equipment… I just feel so alien.”

Alien.

The word stung my heart as it tumbled from her lips, she was my (Y/N), and to think she saw herself like those true aliens that destroy my… no… our world is truly heart-wrenching, my eyes burning with unshed tears as she poured her heart out. 

I gazed down at our intertwined fingers, then back up at her, a conflicted smile tugging at my lips. “I can’t say I fully understand yet (Y/N). But you belong to Pandora whether you are Navi or not. Your soul is Navi and that is more than enough for our Great Mother”

Her smile deepened as she squeezed my hand in gratitude. “Thank you, Ru. This means so much to me. I know this is a lot, but trust me. I’ll still be (Y/N) in my heart.” She reassured me by bringing my palm to her chest, where her heart beats with unwavering resolve.

“Of course my dear. I care about you if this is what you wish. Then we’ll navigate this together.” I say, my tone resolute and full of determination. I watch as (Y/N) flushing at the term of endearment - a soft blush spreading over her cheeks -before a playful, toothy grin takes over her as she lands a teasing punch on my arm.

“Alright enough out of you, you overgrown fish,” She says dismissively but the bright flush of her cheeks betrays her words.

“Ok-ok! I’ll quit it… my dear~” I snicker, raising my arms in a mock-defensive stance as she delivers another playful hit, and I groan in amused exasperation.

… Back at Awa'atlu with Säyani, Arohi and Tsevi …

Säyani couldn’t help but notice Rukan venturing outside the reef again on his Ilu—something he had been doing for months. He would silently slip away, as if disappearing within the seafoam, and the nagging feeling tugging at her chest fueled her curiosity about where he went. She could only speculate what he was getting up to.

“Hey girls,” she called out, glancing at Arohi and Tsevi, floating on their backs, basking in the sun. Their heads lifted briefly to acknowledge her. “Do you ever wonder where Ru goes beyond the reef?”

“You aren’t his Mum, Säyani—who cares? What, you sweet on him?” Arohi teased, her eyes closed as she soaked in the Sun’s rays.

Tsevi’s eyes narrowed as she watched the horizon. “Oh, this is ridiculous. What’s he even doing out there?” She huffed, swinging onto her Ilu. “No point in guessing. Let’s find out.”

“Yeah, that's a good idea, Tsevi. Let’s just check on him. I just want to make sure he's not up to no good,” Säyani agreed, yipping for her Ilu.

“Aww… but I wanna keep sunbathing,” groaned Arohi, squinting at them with one eye and shielding her face with her hand.

Tsevi huffed in annoyance as she turned around, her back facing Arohi. “Fine by us. You can stay here while Säyani and I go,” she called over her shoulder before jetting off to the open ocean, leaving a trail of sea spray behind her.

“NO! Wait up, guys!” Arohi floundered as she climbed onto her Ilu and raced after them.

Later, Arohi, Tsevi, and Säyani approached a dense tangle of mangrove roots. Their Ilu’s glided effortlessly through the water as they nestled themselves out of sight, keeping a safe distance. Their eyes settled on Rukan, who spoke to someone on the shore.

Tsevi squinted her mouth slightly agape. “Is that... a human?” she muttered under her breath, incredulous.

Säyani narrowed her eyes, her gaze drifting to a smaller form beside Rukan. “I thought humans were far out in Southern waters?... Why are they so close to Awa'atlu?” she murmured.

Arohi, always the more observant of the group, whispered, “It doesn't feel right. That one doesn't look like the demon soldiers we've heard about. They’re... different. Not like the stories.”

Tsevi frowned, her gaze flickering between Rukan and the stranger. “A human,” she muttered. “I just... I don’t get it. After everything? After what they did to the Tulkun?” She shook her head, the words catching in her throat.

Säyani exhaled slowly. “Rukan wouldn’t be reckless about this. Would he?”

Arohi hesitated before speaking. “What if this one is different?” She glanced at her friends. “What if we’ve been wrong?”

Tsevi inhaled sharply. “We can’t afford to be wrong.”

A tense stillness settled over the group as they tried to process the seriousness of the matter. Then, Tsevi’s voice cut through the silence, low and sharp with determination. “I’m telling Tonowari. This can’t go on.”

Säyani moved to interject but hesitated, her gaze lingering on Rukan and the human. Turmoil coiled in her chest as she took a deep breath, realizing they might have stumbled into something that would change their lives forever.

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The time has come, my boy Rukan in all his glory! Chilling on the beach with his hair down from his ponytail for once <3 (I'm the artist btw 🤭 this took 8hrs 🫠 worth it thou he's my handsome boy)

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Chibi of Rukan! A full illustration is in the works. Can't wait for you to see my boy in all his glory! (I'm the artist btw 🤭)

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Sacred Waters, Sacred Hearts Chapter 8

A Male OC! Metkayina x Fem Human! Reader | Word Count: 2160 words

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A/N: Both Rukan and reader are in their mid 20's | ALSO sorry I fell of the face of the planet for like a month... life is busy. ANYway, time for the Rukan and the reader to reunite!!! Some exciting stuff this chapter :)

" " = direct speech | ' ' = Metkayina sign language | Bold = English

POV (Y/N)

The lab lights bathed everything in a pale, sterile light. I followed closely behind Norm, who was in his human body, as he took me into the room housing the avatar tanks. My eyes flitted over Grace’s avatar suspended in the solution with a melancholic gaze. Yet on this occasion, I wasn’t here to voice my respects… I was here to view my avatar for the first time.

Norm gestures to the final tank in the room, multiple monitors were set up to display the avatar’s vital signs - temperature, pulse, breathing, and blood pressure all of which were shown in green text so I knew everything was going smoothly. I tentatively approach, my reflection bouncing off the curved glass of the cylindrical tank. I stepped closer, my heart thudding against my ribs as I peered into the solution. There, floating in the gentle currents, was her, or me I guess - the infant form of my Metkayina avatar. 

Her tiny form bore a broad chest and long limbs with wide forearm fins built for the harsh waters of Pandora. The solution nudged her slightly as her face lulled to face me, the resemblance was uncanny, she had my face shape, the same lips even the same lashes and some faint eyebrows… it was starting to feel real. Her rippling markings were slowly emerging, they were faint right now but I knew they would gain their colour as she grew. She was beautiful, my eyes became misty as I watched her ebb with the gentle push and pull of the solution. All I ever wanted was to reach my hand into the tank and caress the short inky strands sprouting from her scalp.

Her chest fluttered with practising ‘breaths’ as the umbilical cord pulsed with life, her small webbed fingers twitched slightly like she was dreaming. I pressed my hand against the glass, not caring if I left handprints on the pristine glass, my fingers splaying out as if I could somehow reach her… cradle her in my arms… bond with her. She was so small, so fragile, yet so full of potential. My throat tightened as the weight of it hit me - this was my future, I could bond with Pandora as Eywa intended. I couldn't help but dream of the day I would swim with her… as her. But right now, she was just a delicate promise suspended in a tank, waiting for her to take her first breath, first dive… and I will be ready for her when that time comes.

I’m pulled from my stupor by Norm’s gentle voice. “Beautiful isn’t she, not a single complication. She's growing strong and healthy. I can see your features in her already.” he stated with a warm accomplished smile. “We have worked tirelessly to ensure she's developing correctly. Her lungs are on track, her fins are enlarging daily, and her tail is beginning to develop its paddle. Vital signs are steady. She’s one healthy baby girl!” Norm proudly rattles off the diagnostics from his tablet. His excitement is infectious. I grin, unable to take my eyes off her. Eighteen months to go… I think, mentally counting down the days. 

POV Rukan

The waves lapped at my feet as I carved another tally mark into a shell with my knife. Three weeks have passed since (Y/N) was taken for treatment and I began to grow restless. The days seem to drag on longer now that she’s gone, weeks stretching into the next with the same endless monotony. I’m staring out in the direction of the Omaticaya Clan more often than I’d like to admit, my gaze always drawn to the horizon where the forest meets the beach. Somewhere out there (Y/N) is recovering, but every moment without her feels like I’m desperately swimming to the surface trying to catch my breath, just waiting for her to return.

I can still hear her laugh - soft and genuine. She made everything feel… lighter, she could make any boring task the most fun I’ve ever had. Without her, the ocean feels quieter. Even Säyani’s presence, usually so overwhelming, can’t fill the space she left behind in my mind.

I shake my head pushing my damp fringe from my eyes. I was frustrated with myself. I’m being foolish. She’s only been gone three weeks. But the time apart has made me realise how much I’ve come to rely on her steady presence.

Yet all I can do is wait, watch the tides roll in and out, and hope that Eywa brings her back to me soon.

“Ru! Come out with us!” My ears prick up at Säyani’s voice ringing out. I sigh as I sheathe my knife pushing myself to stand with a groan, my feet tingle after sitting cross-legged for an hour now just reminiscing.

“Coming,” I say unenthusiastically as I pick up a light jog to meet with her little group of girls. I could tell they were trying to impress me. It didn't feel genuine. I flash a polite smile, unconvinced as Säyani eagerly took my hand into her own and dragged us over to a pod of Ilu. I bond with one and we all set out deeper into the reef. The girls do tricks and show off, seawater cascading around them elegantly as they breach the surface. I can’t help but have some fun as I urge my Ilu to leap into the air and splash causing a wave to wash over the girls. My chest rumbles with laughter as I watch them cry in surprise tumbling off their Ilu’s in a flurry of limbs. 

"Rukan!" Arohi squeals, her voice light with amusement. She’s already half-submerged, her legs sticking awkwardly above the water. Her short ponytail floats behind her, and a playful smile dances on her lips. Her pale markings crease with joy.

"Rukaann!" Tsevi yells, her voice high-pitched with mock annoyance. Her thigh-length goddess braids are tangled from the tumble, she glares at me with her piercing pale eyes contrasting greatly against her rich markings. She scowls, but I can see the glimmer of competition in her, eager to get me back.

"I hate you, Ru!" Säyani exclaims, her headpiece askew, shooting me an exaggerated pout. She swims up to me, her movements sharp with determination as she throws a half-hearted punch toward my shoulder. As it connects, I laugh it off. Her arms flail in the water as she splashes me back, grinning despite herself. “Alright girls, let's head off” She huffed “Ru is being a pain anyways-” She ordered as the girls rolled their eyes and swam down the reef wall with Säyani. My gaze soon drifted across the ocean towards (Y/N)’s mauri and I couldn’t help but urge my Ilu forward as if drawn in by a siren’s call.  

The familiar waters gave way to the beach where her mauri resided. I expected it to still be in ruin but was taken back to see a shiny new pod standing on the shore and the debris cleared. It was like nothing ever happened, I went up to investigate only to see tawtute boot print marks in the wet sand and I hummed in curiosity. They were here recently. I crouched down tracing the strange prints before the clattering of helicopter blades abruptly pulled me from my thoughts. I dove off the pier into the waves in a mindless panic. My teal skin blended seamlessly into the waters as I hid in the corals. My eyes widen as I watch the helicopter land with a thud. But to my surprise, a familiar face steps down onto the sandy shore, she brushes stray hairs from her mask as she turns to stare at the ocean.

My breath caught in my throat as the figure turned around, allowing me to catch a glimpse of her features. The sun beat down, basking her in an ethereal glow. (Y/N). She had finally returned to me.

For a moment,  my body floated motionless as if I was paralysed. She looked like the girl I bid goodbye to just a few weeks ago, yet she seemed to hold herself in a new light - like she carried a newfound weight. My fingers clutched the coral as she took a slow, hesitant step forward, scanning the beach like she wasn’t sure she was welcome here after such a long time.

I should have rushed forward and called her name. But something held me back. I had spent so long imagining this moment, picturing the day she would return to me. Now that she was here, my chest tightened with something I couldn’t name.

Then, her gaze flickered to the water, her brows furrowing as she squinted through the water. My cover was blown as I stared at her through the water like a stunned mullet.

“Rukan?” she called, her voice cutting through the roar of the helicopter blades with an excited lilt.

I exhaled sharply as bubbles rose to the surface. Pushing off the coral, I swam toward her. The water dripped from my skin as I pulled myself onto the shore, furiously racking my fingers through my curls trying desperately to make myself more presentable. My teal fingers sink into the damp sand as I push myself to stand before her. 

(Y/N) stood there, hands on her hips, a lopsided grin tugging at her lips. For a moment, neither of us spoke. My mouth opened, yet no words came out.

The silence shattered as she spoke with a grin. “You should see your face right now Ru.”

I blink owlishly, my tail flicking behind me in embarrassment. “I-” I start trying to defend myself.

“I was gonna surprise you, you know,” she teased, crossing her arms. “But I guess you beat me to it… I didn’t expect to see you lurking here.”

I scoffed, crossing my arms with a pout. “I wasn’t lurking… I was just on patrol.” I stammered out trying to make a believable excuse for why I was out this far. 

“Oh, you liar.” She said jutting her hip out “You were snooping” she scolded, wagging her finger at me with a knowing grin. Rocking on her heels as she eyed me up and down. “Still my handsome boy, I see.”

Heat crept up my neck as I whipped my head around, astonished at her brazen words. flustered. I pretended to pick the sand from under my nails so I didn't have to look at her teasing grin. Soon we both fell silent as we listened to the lapping waves, the helicopter already far into the distance. 

After another beat of silence, I let out a drawn-out sigh. 

“You… came back,” I mumbled, looking at my feet. Unable to bear watching her crestfallen expression.

“Why wouldn’t I? I promised I’d come back.” She murmured concerned, I peered through my lashes as I watched her curl into herself, unsure where this conversation was going.

“I- uh I don’t know. I thought maybe you would like to be with the other tawtute more than being with me and would decide to stay… ah, don’t listen to me.” I stumble out trying to back out and make her forget about this conversation, I take a step back running my hand down my face angry at myself and how I openly expressed my baseless anxieties like that.

“Oh Ru…” she said softly, her teasing tone faded into something empathetic. “I’ll always come back for you… This is my home, the ocean… and you”

Something thick settled in my throat, an unspoken weight pressing between us as I raised my head to meet her eyes. I wanted to say something - anything - but all that came out was a strangled whimper.

“Why didn’t you tell me of your return?”

(Y/N) winced. “Well, I wanted to. But I had no way of contacting you remember? so I thought it’d be a nice surprise?” She gestured around vaguely trying to find the right words. “Didn’t think I’d nearly give you a heart attack, though.”

I huffed, shaking my head. “You are impossible.”

She grinned. “Yeah, but you missed me anyway.”

My ears flicked, and I tried to keep my face neutral, but the warmth in my chest betrayed me. “A little.”

“Just a little huh?” She laughed, almost stepping forward before hesitating like she wasn’t sure if she should hug me. I took matters into my own hands and strode up to her, embracing her tightly and lifting her to my chest. Her feet dangled but she couldn’t help but huff humorously wrapping her arms around my neck melting into me almost instantly.

“I really did miss you,” she mumbled into my chest.

I sighed, pressing my chin to the top of her head. “I know, me too.”

And just like that, the world felt right again. Just like Eywa intended.

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Guys, I'm alive. c8 of Sacred Waters, Sacred Hearts is now done and getting final editing checks. Yippeee! 2k word chapter as an apology for falling off the face of the planet :)

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That moment when you take a month hiatus and forget all your side plots so you have to reread your whole fic (currently 16,237 words) :/ Don't worry guys chapter 8 of Sacred Waters, Sacred Hearts coming soon... I swear

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I’m so happy to see someone else writing for afop! Could I request Eetu comforting the Sarentu after they have a nightmare about being back in TAP? The player character is wayyyy too well adjusted considering everything they have been through.

Hush, Hush...

GN! Sarentu x Eetu | Word Count: 460 words

A/N: Sorry for the inactivity but I've been busy these past couple of months, this is a little short and very overdue but I promise to get back into the swing of things soon!

Tìyawn: Love

The faint rain pattering on the large leaves above lulled Pandora's creatures into a wistful slumber. My mate Eetu slept calmly under the stars by the smouldering coals of the campfire. I too had joined him, tucked protectively in the crook of his torso, my ears flickering softly to the croaks of amphibians basking in the wet weather. I let out a gentle exhale as I fell into a deep sleep.

My vision fades into the familiar classroom of TAP. My classmates' chatter falls into the background as the walls suddenly rattle with gunfire. Surprised cries are heard down the hall as the dream walkers frantically try to intervene.

Dr. Cortez ushered us below our desks. Our towering frames hunched over painfully as we sat silently as the bullets finally rang silent. I glance over to Teylan as he quivers, unshed tears in his eyes.

Everything was quiet, the only thing we heard was our shuddering breath and the muffled whimpers from Teylan.

Suddenly the metal doors blew off their rails as armed tawtute rushed in with automatic artillery, the cries of the dream walkers fell silent with the cracks of bullets and we couldn't help but weep for our fallen teachers. Suddenly a rifle barrel was shoved into my face before a blinding flash overcame me, I felt like I was watching from beyond my body as I writhed in agony for a moment before subsuming to the trauma.

"Tìyawn... Ma Tìyawn" I hear the distant cries as I'm shaken from the depths of unconsciousness. A choked gasp escapes me as I come to. Eetu is hovering above me, his eyes blown wide in worry, his hair mused from his own slumber.

As my gaze settles on my mate I can't help my lip from quivering, I knew deep down it was a nightmare but it was almost a reality on many occasions. TAP had affected me more than I would like to admit, TAP was all I knew, I was moulded into a pawn for the RDA and stripped of my identity.

Eetu knew I wouldn't improve overnight, it had been years since I was defrosted from cyro but the memories continue to haunt me. When we bonded he swore I wouldn't have to walk this path alone, he kept this vow even now as he ran his hand soothingly through my hair, humming the beginnings of a Sarentu hymn coaxing me to sing along. He knew it was the only way to quell my mind in these fragile moments.

I slowly began to harmonise with Eetu as I lay limply against his side exhausted. Yet he stayed a steady presence beside me never asking me to divulge my thoughts and for that, I was forever grateful.

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Hiii,, just wanted to ask if your still continuing your rukan fic? No pressure, just wanted to know💗

I am don't worry! I just get bored writing the same story for ages so I'm breaking up posting with some one-shots! I'm planning the next chapter rn :) I haven't forgotten about my boy Ru! If you haven't already anon you can join Sacred Waters, Sacred Hearts taglist (found on my masterlist!)

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You know what!! While we wait for you to meet my essentric buddy,(or I just hop on the game and invite you to my world so i can introduce you to him)

Can I ask for hcs on what you think it’s like for our character being friends with eentu?(if I spelled his name correctly)

Embers of Kinship.

GN! Sarentu x Eetu (Platonic) | Word Count: 1120 words

A/N: Eetu may be a little OOC, I'm only 13hrs into the campaign so far... also Zomey lives cause I said so.

At first, this reluctant mentor didn't want much to do with me. Understandable. Just imagine some Navi showed up to your hometree claiming to hail from a lost ally clan but bore the equipment of sky demons and was then ordered by your leaders to teach them the ways of the people?

Well, that led to me camping out at Hunter's Rest just outside Hometree. I squat by the fire stoking the flames with a piece of kindling. My tail wraps around my ankles as I feel the piercing gaze of my mentor... Eetu, wasn't it?

"So..." I start unsure where to begin "What's your Ikran's name?"

"Her name is Zomey, she has a strong heart, fierce and loyal... but do not look her in the eyes" Eetu states as he adjusts the drawstring of his bow. A beat of silence follows before he speaks again. "It is dusk, now it is time to hunt." Eetu orders tossing me a heavy bow.

I feel the weight against my blue palms as I experimentally pull the arrowless string back, the resistance was great. A deadly shot.

"Let us head out while our pray comes out to feed"

...

"Hold it. Then release your lungs as you let the arrow loose. Keeps the arrow steady." Eetu murmurs against my ear. My pointed ears twitched in the direction of his voice as I took a deep breath pulling the drawstring back.

"No" Eetu instructs as his palm comes to my chest, adjusting my torso. "Your form is wrong, we need a clean, merciful kill. Do not let the prey suffer" An approved hum rumbles in his chest. "Good, now release-" He instructs as I let the arrow fly from my empty lung.

A squeal is heard as the Sturmbeast falls and the pack scatters.

"I did it!" I cheer as I look into his eyes for approval.

"Quickly give it a final prayer, let its soul be with Eywa." Eetu ushered pushing me down the roots and to the river bank.

"Thank you for your blessings" I murmur as Eetu walks up behind me placing a hand on my shoulder.

"Let me show you how to strip the meat and pelt."

...

Many days passed, and my hunting and tracking skills became more refined. I could track and kill by myself. I couldn't stop beaming. I felt more like myself than I ever did in TAP. I felt Navi again.

It was eclipse and Eetu had pulled me aside from dinner and led me into the woods. The bioluminescence was stunning. I felt like my early years were stripped from me confined to a tawtute's world. This is where I should have grown up.

"Keep up Sarentu, I shall be an elder by the time we arrive at our destination at your pace."

My owlish eyes were pried away from the flora as I couldn't stop touching them watching them bloom brightly.

"Coming... coming" I whine. "Buzzkill" I mutter under my breath in English.

"What?"

"Nothing- nothing," I call, kicking up a jog to match his pace. We walked for a while before a thought came to me. I smile deviously and quickly tap Eetu's shoulder before darting up a tree.

"YOU'RE IT! CATCH ME IF YOU CAN!" I call as I dash away leaping from branch to branch.

"You and these silly tawtute games" Eetu grumbled before chasing after me, but he couldn't help but enjoy the thrill of the chase.

I heaved latching onto the vine fruits as I slung higher into the canopy eager to escape Eetu's clutches. Our bond has bloomed since our first hunt together. I began seeking him out for no reason. Once you got through his rough skin there hid a laidback and kinda charismatic Navi who I couldn't help but tease.

I gasped as a playful growl was heard from my peripherals before Eetu pounced to make his 'kill'.

"Your'e it Sarentu~," Eetu says mirthfully.

...

"You will be fine. It would be a funny campfire tale of how a Sarentu got bucked from the rookery anyway." Eetu comments on my anxiety.

Today I was to bond with an Ikran and I was understandably shitting my pants.

"Oh, how comforting..." I deadpan giving him a light punch to the arm.

"OW! Ah! Oh, how you have wounded me so!" Eetu dramatically wails falling against the mossy wall and sliding down it.

"Quit being dramatic" I groan yet a hint of a smile creeps up on my azure cheeks.

Eetu laughs as he rolls into a standing position yipping for Zomey. Her cry is heard as she swoops down and Eetu secures Tsaheylu before shooting up into the air.

"See you further up! Just follow the trail and remember to soothe and restrain your Ikran's jaws" He calls dropping a rope down. "This is the one I used on Zomey! It shall treat you well. Hopefully, you can find a bond as strong as ours" He smiles patting Zomey's crest.

I took a deep breath. "Okay! See you soon with my Ikran!"

"You are strong, I believe you can do it!" Eetu calls as he accends up the rookery.

...

"Make the bond!" Eetu cries as I wrestle the Ikran's bound head desperately trying to get hold of its Kuru.

I groan as it slams me against the ground, wheezing I snatch the kuru and bring it to my own. My braid fell away to expose my tendrils. Breath hitching as they intertwine, the Ikran and my eyes blew wide at the connection.

"Secure the bond. Take the first flight! Think 'fly'!"

"Fly?" I call out unable to hear over the beating of my heart in my ears and the whipping winds.

My Ikran cries as it slings me onto its back, diving off the rookery. I yelp as I latch onto its neck haphazardly.

Whooping is heard from beside me to see Eetu follow on Zomey.

"Relax!"

"HOW CAN I!" I squeal as I almost slip off my Ikran's back. I glance over to Eetu and mimic his riding position. I take a breath as my Ikran levels out.

"That's it! Wonderful job Sarentu!" Eetu praises doing flips and tricks around me. I laugh as I urge my Ikran to fly beside him.

"I'm so proud of you (Y/n)," Eetu praises. His smile reaches his eyes as he whoops throwing his arms into the air to cheer.

I smile back and open my arms to the wind letting it whip my hair around just taking in the scenery.

"Race you!!!" Eetu calls and he urges Zomey into the thick of the floating mountains. I laugh as I whoop urging my own Ikran to race after him.

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Wait is eetu that funky silly guy in the foggy forest? I forgot who he was it’s been a while since I played

Eetu is the Navi that guides you up the Ikran Rookery and teaches you how to track wildlife. He also lost his Ikran Zommey to the RDA during the main mission.

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I finally got a PC so I've been able to play Frontiers of Pandora!!! Please give me FOP fic requests for Eetu & So'lek!

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I Love You Just The Way You Are.

Platonic! Kiri x Aunty!Fem Reader | Word Count: 600 words

A/N: Reader is Autistic (this one-shot is very self-indulgent and reflects on my own experiences) I also headcannon Kiri as on the spectrum. Anyway, enjoy the fic!

Summary: Autistic reader reflects on her struggles with feeling different, finding comfort in the love of the Sully's. During a quiet moment by the shore, Kiri reminds her how much she’s loved, leaving her grateful for the family’s unconditional acceptance.

I had always felt different. Constantly comparing myself to my peers and mimicking them in a desperate attempt to not get ostracised. It was like everyone was in on this massive inside joke as they laughed behind my back. From my human days to well after I completed the transfer into my Navi body I could never truly be myself in public, I preferred to stay quiet and just observe the world around me. At least Pandora's nature didn't criticise my every move.

Moving to Awatalu so abruptly was hard. Change was hard. But I knew the Sully's were always there for me to fall back on when I felt like my world was crumbling around me.

Jake was the best brother I could have asked for, always putting his own ass on the line to stand up for me when I was too reserved to do so myself. Some nights I tossed and turned in bed, consumed with guilt, wishing I was able to roll with the punches as easily as he could, wishing he didn't have to worry about me all the time...

I lay content on my belly by the shore, a little distance from where Jake, Neytiri, Neteyam, Lo'ak, Kiri and Tuk swam. I ran my fingers gently over the stagnant water watching the ripples distort my reflection. I analyse my features and give the water a tight-lipped smile... even my smile is somehow off-putting, I sigh as I tap the water to obscure my reflection again.

"Aunty?" A hesitant voice called from behind me. I jolt propping myself up with my arms.

"Oh, Kiri- what's the matter darlin'?

"Nothin'. Dad just wanted to check up on how you're going."

"Ah, tell him I'm ok. Just basking in the sun and enjoying some quiet time." I say briefly looking into her eyes before they slowly drift away focusing on the craftsmanship of her shawl.

Kiri lets out a hum of acknowledgement, her eyes drifting somewhere past me, I can see her mind turning and my head tilts in curiosity, I'm drawn back to her eyes when she speaks.

"I love you Aunty, we all do," Kiri says with no ounce of a lie. I was taken aback momentarily before returning the sentiment.

"I love you guys to Earth and back," My eyes crinkling as I smile heartily back at the teen.

Kiri huffed smiling herself crossing her arms over her chest. "No way we love you the most- whOAAH!" Kiri exclaimed as I stood up engulfing her in a hug, swaying her side to side and placing a kiss on her hairline.

"Nah uh-" I retort.

"Yeah uh-" She giggles back.

"Ok, ok I get it you cheeky girl. Run along before the sun goes down and we have to head in for dinner." I say

"Come swim with us!"

"No way darl', I'm not keen on getting wet-" I say in a weak excuse.

I gasp suddenly as laughter overtakes me when I resurface. Kiri had unceremoniously pushed me into the shallows. "Kiri you crazy girl!" I exclaim, bushing my wet hair from my eyes and she giggles behind her hand before jumping in after me. I gave her a good splash as payback as a herd of splashing approaches from behind.

"Aunty!" The rest of the Sully kids yell excitedly as they swarm me and Kiri.

I looked around to see my family all smiling, everyone was truly happy. I was here in the moment. They never judged me for a moment... I couldn't be more grateful.

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Sacred Waters, Sacred Hearts Chapter 7

A Male OC! Metkayina x Fem Human! Reader | Word Count: 2700

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A/N: Both Rukan and reader are in their mid 20's

TW: Sibling loss, Terminal Illness.

" " = direct speech | ' ' = Metkayina sign language | Bold = English

POV Rukan

As Vurok and I approach the shore, I mull over Nokai’s words: Let Eywa’s plan for you come to fruition. I sighed, knowing that if I continued to pursue this relationship the clan would find out about her sooner or later, yet that thought didn’t bother me anymore. She may have demon blood, but she was my friend first and foremost.

I hoist myself up on the nets above the shore and let my feet ripple the waters and I gesture for Vurok to leave, he nods and ducks under the waves disappearing off into the depths.

“Ru~ where did you run off to? I’ve been looking for you all day!” Säyani called gleefully and she ran up behind me and leant over my sitting form. Her curly waist-length braids fell gracefully around her supple rounded face as her pale green eyes sparkled in the sunlight. She was a peculiar woman, one of the most eligible bachelorettes in the clan yet she clung to my arm like a barnacle.

“Säyani please, I’m trying to think,” I mumbled, smoothing out the crease in my brow. I just needed some silence and acting friendly was tiring. She was just well, let's say too intense for my liking.

“Aw, are you alright?” She asks with a honeyed tone wrapping her arm around my own and leaning her cheek on my bicep to look at me through her lashes.

“Doesn’t matter-” I say, shrugging her off gently. “I’m getting tired, I’m heading in.”

“What? It's only early afternoon! Come for a swim with me.” She whines, shaking my arm gently to get my attention.

I felt my blood start to boil as my ears were pinned to my head. “Enough Säyani- I said I’m tired, that's that.”

Her ears pinned back in shock as her tail swayed to a halt in shame. “Oh-” she said shortly before slowly rising to her feet looking down at her feet unable to meet my eyes. “Alright, see you at dinner Rukan” She mumbled before walking down the beach, her hips swaying as she held her hands to her chest timidly.

I watch her for a second until shame weighs in my chest. I should have handled that better. I groan, splashing my face to clear my mind before standing and heading back to my mauri.

…

I lay on my hammock, my woven blanket tossed over my head hiding myself from the world. I felt ill. Not physically, but because of (Y/N)... I’ve never felt like this before. It was an unusual mix of adoration, curiosity, concern and anxiety. I liked her personality - kind, considerate and a tad clumsy, I wanted to see if the tawtute were as ruthless as in the stories… yet I held concern for her safety alone, and was anxious about this feeling growing further and the danger it would pose to not only her but to my clan.

After all, it was forbidden by Tonowari and Ronal to mingle with the demons. I felt like I was going grey with stress. I wanted to show her my world yet that would risk the clan’s safety… is she just gathering intel? No… that's not her. How could I assume such horrid things?

I abruptly tugged the blanket from my face as I walked to a basket in my mauri holding various fabrics and aquatic ornaments. Making her an aquatic navi set would be a great ‘welcome home’ gift plus it was something to burn time. 

I pull out a large leaf and sketch out a sewing pattern template. I carefully made a mock-up of the cut with the leaves but I couldn’t help but imagine what her skin felt like under my palms… how she fit against my form- I flustered at the thoughts shaking my head to focus on fitting the garments to her smaller frame. With practised ease, I began to macrame seagrass and iridescent shells into a top and loincloth. Many hours had passed hunched over my masterpiece, to the point I didn’t notice the cheers and night-life during dinner.

A knock was heard at the entrance of my mauri, but I didn’t bother to look up “Come in” I called, my voice muffled by the twine held in my teeth ensuring that the line didn’t go slack.

To my surprise, it was Säyani holding a plate of my favourites. My brow raised at this unexpected visitor.

“I know you probably don’t want to see me right now. But I didn’t see you at dinner… I couldn’t see you go hungry.” She said earnestly. She traced the woven floor with her foot while holding her hands out to present the steaming meats.

“Thanks Säyani… I appreciate it.” I say with a small smile standing to collect the plate, my fingers brushing against hers. Her teal cheeks bloomed a purple hue, standing there stunned momentarily before giggling. I tilted my head confused by her recent behaviour. She had never been this shy and giggly before, we have known each other since we were children and she had only started acting like this over the past few months. What was going on? I see her eyes dart down to (Y/N)’s gift on my rug, she pushes past me as I stand there shocked as she picks up the tawtute-sized top.

“Oh, This is adorable! Is this for your little cousin?” 

“Hey! Be careful the pearls aren’t secure-” I warn, but it is too late. As Säyani flipped the top over to see the back I heard the plinking of pearls hitting the ground. I let out a loud sigh of frustration as she looked at me like a child who got caught in the oyster jar.

“... my bad… sorry Ru”

I laugh it off to try and distract myself from blowing a fuse “Haha, it’s fine, really. Thanks for the dinner and all”

“No worries… sorry again about the top”

“It's alright” I sigh defeated, crouching down to pick up the pearls and pouring them into a cup ready to rethread them.

“Byee~,” She says nervously as she high-tails it back to the communal dinner.

She certainly is peculiar.

…

After hours of careful work, I stitched the final row of pearls and hung the outfit on a rack to admire it. The ensemble featured a stunning pearl headpiece, a macramé leather top and matching loincloth, each designed with practicality and elegance.

The headpiece bore two delicate strings of iridescent pearls draping gracefully on either side of her face. These strings joined at the center with a polished horn-shell clasp and were complemented by a starfish hairclip that will complement her locks. The top was intricately woven from golden seagrass in a macramé style, accented with a band of pearls on the underbust. Thin, braided straps connected to her top wrap securely around her middle, keeping the garment light and quick-drying. It was perfect for an active life by the ocean.

The loincloth mirrored the top’s intricate design, its knotted twine falling to mid-thigh before gently transitioning into a fine, braided fringe adorned with large pearls at the ends, it swayed gently with every movement. 

It was some of my finest work. I carefully fold it up and slip it into a saddle bag ready for her return. I hope she will love it, she will swim faster with no heavy fabrics holding her back and will look like she was one with the reef.

I wipe the sweat from my brow and take a bite of the meats Säyani brought. I smiled at the familiar spices and watched the eclipse from the comfort of my mauri. 

…

Another day comes around and I’m out net fishing by the smaller coral Atolls. Bundling up the large net into my arms I twist my torso and launch it perfectly onto the surface of the water, reeling the net back in. I scoop up the fish and deposit them into a large jug to feed the Ilu’s and Skimwings. A squawk was heard and I turned my attention to a baby Ilu, they cooed and eyed off the fish in my hands. With a smile, I toss a runt in their direction. They lept out of the water and caught the fish in their jaws.

“Cute,” I say under my breath as I scratch the Ilu’s chin.

I had caught ample fish so I decided to head back. Looping the straps of the jug on my back I trekked back to the village. Walking along the coral pools, the ankle-deep water rippled as I waved to the other fishermen, they waved in return. I walked along the sand bank and watched the crabs burrow in the wet sand, gracefully avoiding crushing any under my feet. Fifteen minutes later I arrived and dropped off the haul to the mount handlers as I went to attend to my other duties.

“Rukan dear,” My mother's voice called as I passed by her mauri “Make sure you visit your sister sometime today”

“Of course, I’ll never forget,” I say nodding. “I was going to head out now.”

“Good, good… remember to say we love her dearly,” Mother said quietly.

“I will Mum,” I say approaching her and kissing her cheek.

“Good boy- run along now.” She says with a small smile waving me off.

I walk back to my mauri selecting a gorgeous conch shell from my collection and take Vurok to the Cove of the Ancestors. I ducked under the rocky entrance swimming to the center of the cove and dismounting. I tread water as I released a shaky breath, my eyes welling with salty tears. It never gets easier… I only learned to live for her. I submerged myself propelling down to the roots of the tree of souls, leaving the conch shell as an offering to her. 

I close my eyes as I sign a prayer ‘Eywa, please guide Rivani te Rena Rashiri’ite through the great flow, and may her light remain in my heart as I walk the path of life without her.’ As I open my eyes I see the tree of souls light up in ripples. It brought a smile to my face as if Rivani was still here. I release the bubbles from my lips and gently bring my kuru to one of the branches, my hair falling away exposing my nerve tendrils. Watching as they intertwined with the leaves I felt like I could breathe effortlessly. The tree of souls gifting me air though my kuru, a spiritual and biological phenomenon. Soon my mind fades and I’m brought back to when I was a child sitting in the family mauri.

…

“Brotheeeer! Quit itttt-” Rivani squeals trying to push his hands away from her. “It tickles!” “I’m the big bad sea monster! You can’t escape me!” Younger Rukan boasted as he wrapped his arms around her middle, lifting her off the ground and spinning her around. 

I watch from a distance. This was only a memory. She won’t ever come home again. You would think I would be an utter mess on the floor but it had been so long I could only watch with dewy eyes and a heavy heart. We were only eleven at the time. In a matter of months, Ewya’s plan would take its course. Soon the scene fades to white and a new memory begins. 

“Daddy- I don’t feel well,” Rivani murmured in the morning's wee hours, shaking our parents from their slumber. Father rolls onto his side taking her into his comforting embrace. “We will seek out Tsahìk Ronal in the morning, just try and sleep baby,” Father whispered brushing Rivani’s locks away from her sweaty forehead. “M’kay” She whispered and squeezed her eyes shut trying to block out the migraine. 

I felt sick to my stomach as the scene changes again. We were all in the Tsahìk’s mauri at dawn. Rivani was shivering and pale laying on the mat as Ronal ran her fingers over her scalp, pressing gently on her bare kuru's base.

“A-AHh!” Rivani wailed unexpectedly, she writhed in agony her hands jumping up to her kuru to pry Ronal off of her. “Mummy! Daddy! Make her stop!” Ronal quickly withdraws her hands and raises to her feet, running behind a curtain to grab supplies. “What is wrong with our daughter!” My parents yelled in fear. Young Rukan quivered burying his face into Father’s back. “It’s ok Baby, we are here..” Mother and Father whispered caressing her sodden cheeks. Her wide blue eyes displayed fear and pain. Ronal walks back and applies a cooling salve to her bare kuru before loosely braiding it again. “Rashiri, Rytek. I need to speak to you privately” Ronal says bluntly, trying to mask her sorrow as my parents hurry behind the curtain with her. “Ru? I’m going to be ok. Right?” Rivani whimpers and she goes to grab Younger Rukan’s hand. He smiles trying to be strong for his twin sister “Of course, we are the Rena’s. We always persevere through hardships. Our name means enduring strength after all.” Soon my parents and Ronal emerge. Mum and Dad were crying and spoke the sentence that would change our family forever. “Rivani… isn’t going to get better.”

All I wanted was to hug my sister but I couldn’t bear to intrude on this memory. I slowly turn away from the medical mauri and walk down the beach trying to calm my heart. Rivani contracted a terminal disease in her brain. It ultimately infected her kuru and made her weak and sickly, slowly eroding her mind and body. Her body began to shut down within two months of her diagnosis. I didn’t go out to play with the other kids during this time, I had spent every second at her bedside feeding her pureed foods since she was getting too weak to even chew.

And one day it happened. It was our twelfth birthday... It was dawn. Pinks, purples and oranges filled the sky, the sun kissing her frail body as we all lay with her.

“Happy birthday Ru… but I think I’m celebrating with Eywa this year… I’m sorry,” Rivani murmured looking deeply into my eyes, her eyes were gentle holding an air of acceptance, she knew her song cord was about to end. “The Navi are always born twice right? I’ll guess I’ll see you soon-” She croaked letting out a feeble cough. The real me slowly entered the mauri and crouched beside my younger self. Rivani’s eyes sparkled in recognition, bearing the biggest and toothiest smile we had seen since she became sick. I smiled back through the tears and brushed the hair from her cheeks. She was the only one who could see me.  “Look at how pretty you became Ru- I’m so proud of you.” “I’m so proud of you too Rivani. You fought so hard… it’s ok. Even the best warriors need rest.” I choke out. “We love you so dearly and so does Eywa. See you in your next life.” I whisper leaning down to her cheek, kissing away her tears.  “My dear twin brother… We will find each other in the next life. I just know it.” “I believe Eywa will reunite us. For now… rest.” Rivani smiles as her eyes fade and her chest stills. The spirits of my parents of my past self dissipate leaving just me and Rivani’s corpse. Tears stream down my cheeks as the sun crawls in, the rays' warmth caressing her glossy cheeks making her tears look pearlescent and warming her flesh. You could mistake her for simply sleeping in… it seemed like Pandora was also saying its goodbyes. I sit and watch, eyes running over her form, her soul now passed over to Eywa, I sigh as I shut my eyes.

Slowly I fade back to reality. A reality without my twin. A world without my soul sister. I pull my kuru away from the branches reluctantly.

May we meet again dear sister… I think as I swim to the surface as my tears were lost to the waves.

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