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crazyforteyam · 1 year

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My True Love (last part) - Decision

i'll be loving you forever, even if you took my heart, and tore it apart, i would love you still, forever.

pairing : triangle love between Neteyam, f! Omaticaya reader, and Va'ru (my OC)

summary : with a help from Eywa, Y/N finally make a decision in her love life.

notes : This fic takes place 20 years after Avatar 1 & events in ATWOW don't exist + reader is Kaa’ni & Saeyla's daughter (they r hunter trainees under Tsutey and go with Jake in his Iknimaya on Avatar 1)

This afternoon, the sky in Pandora looks beautiful. The sun is shining brightly, its glow entering between the leaves of the trees. The moon's reflection filled almost half of the sky, the wind blew lightly, and the forest creatures seemed to wander peacefully.

However, all that beauty seems to be in contrast to what Neteyam feels in his heart, where today is the day when he will take you to meet Va'ru, your lost lover.

Neteyam standing in front of the marui. He was already wearing all the equipment for a long ride, including his leg and arm armor, cummerbund, and also his leather cape. His toes tap the ground nervously, hiding his restless mood inside. He closes his eyes and tries to calm himself.

You’re doing the right thing, Neteyam. His inner voice tried to encourage himself, although deep down, he knew this was highly unusual. What kind of man would willingly give up his fiancée to give her away to another man? He would love to hold you tight right now and never let you go, but how could he do that if it wasn't his name that was written inside of your heart? On the other hand, now Neteyam’s feeling for you is already entangled too deep like a trench of his affections for you. The bond is too strong within himself, even he is unable to escape from it.

There is no other choice left for Neteyam. Your happiness is his priority, even if it means destroying his own.

He smiles bitterly, trying to accept the path the Great Mother has given him. Trying to be optimistic even though his path seems like a painful one. Her grandmother, Mo'at once said that there is always a beauty waiting after the storm. Perhaps Eywa had another destiny for him? Minutes passed in silence, until he heard your voice calling him slowly from inside the marui.

Neteyam turns his head around, and sees you stepping outside the marui.

Your figure slowly appeared. Your dark complexion contrasts with the bright sun, making your ivory pattern stand out and glows like pearls. You wear a beautiful top that is decorated with flowers. Your forehead is adorned with a headpiece connected with colored feathers that dangle on the left side of your face. Your long black hair is loose in waves without braids, and sways gently with every step you take.

According to the plan, you’re going to meet Va'ru and mate with him this afternoon. So, you decided to dress like Na'vi women who are about to mate, wearing all the best ornaments you have. You look so gorgeous, so divine, just like the Great Mother herself.

Seeing you in this form, seeing you look so beautiful, makes Neteyam want to cry. But then he felt a deep ache in his chest. Pain, and bitterness. All this beauty, is not for him. You made yourself so beautiful just for Va'ru, not for him.

You look very beautiful, Y/N. Neteyam praised you in his heart. He wanted to say it, but the words that came out of his mouth were different.

"Okay, Y/N. Let's go now, when the weather is still nice," Neteyam then walked slowly to his ikran, but he realized something as his fingers then touched his forehead.

"Wait, I forgot to use my ikran visor," he grins shyly. Neteyam then walks toward the marui, but you raise your arm in front of him.

“Let me take it for you,” you smile at him. He lifts his eyebrow in curiosity, but he finally nods.

You take his visor from the table and then walk towards him. Neteyam say thanks and his hands stretched forward wanting to take his visor. But you are faster, both your hands lifted upward facing his face, and putting the visor on his forehead.

What is she doing? The thought came to Neteyam's mind. When you put the visor on his forehead, you both look at each other. Silence fell as Neteyam's eyes gazed into your beautiful golden eyes, framed with delicate lashes within your dark blue face that glistened in the sunlight.

Those eyes, which had always been Neteyam's weakness. He couldn't count the number of times he had inadvertently spent immersed in the beauty of your eyes, savoring every second when your eyes met his gaze. Your eyes always look radiant, like the endless beauty of the blue sky. They never lie, always reflecting what your soul is feeling. And for some reason he couldn’t figure out why, Neteyam feels that your eyes look at him in a different way today.

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During the journey to Angel Falls, it was all silent. You sometimes stole glances at Neteyam flying beside you, but he was always focused ahead. His hair and robes fluttered towards his back. Your hands then went into your waist pockets, grasping something that you kept there tightly.

When you finally arrived, you both dismounted from your own ikran, and Neteyam approached you.

"We have arrived," Neteyam smiles. He raise his hand, his fingers pointing to a spot beyond Angel Falls. His lips murmures a few words, clues to Va'ru's hiding place.

"Thank you, Neteyam," you respond to his explanation.

He smiles and nods. Neteyam then steps back, allowing you to take a few steps forward and take in your surroundings. Your ears flick up and down, listening to every sound that comes up. It's hard to hear anything other than the roar of the waterfall, but when you concentrate fully, you can hear another sound - the sound of someone walking.

You want to ask Neteyam, did he hear that sound too? But when you turn away, he is already flying with his ikran, moving away from you. You stare at his departure in silence, then you hear the sound of someone walking again.

Now you catch a glimpse of the man's appearance. He is well-built, with broad shoulders and toned arms. His pair of blue legs look like a model's. His long hair falls over his shoulders, tied with a hair tie, showing a glimpse of his firm chin. There was only one person, who styled her hair like that, and you knew who he was.

"Hello, Va'ru," you call him softly.

The man's ears perk up at the sound of your voice, looking very surprised. He slowly turns around, slowly looking at you. It is indeed Va'ru, your lover from the past. Your lover, who used to always be by your side. Your lover, who used to give you all the bouquets of flowers you liked. Your lover, whose silly jokes you sometimes miss. Your lover, whose face always graced your dreams after your painful breakup. Your beloved, who sadly was never liked by your father.

Now, his face is still exactly the same as you remember. But this time his eyes were filled with shock, like he was looking at the angel of death.

"Y/N/? Is this really you?" Va'ru calls out to you hesitantly. He slowly stepped closer to you, but his body language was still tense, he looked down and his forehead wrinkled.

"Yes Va'ru, this is me," you say slowly, trying to reassure him.

The crease on Va'ru's forehead slowly disappears, and a happy smile is painted on his face, so wide it looks like it's about to rip his jaw off. He runs towards you and he hugs you in a rush. His hand strokes your head gently, and his chin rests on your shoulder.

"How are you, Y/N?" Va'ru greets you.

"I'm good. How about you?" You say in return.

"Never been better. I've been waiting for you all this time!" He smiles happily, and you can hear the excitement in his tone. He takes your hand and walks forward, towards his marui that he made himself to survive here.

"Come with me, I'll show you my marui," Va'ru invites you, his hand slowly swinging in a happy mood with your fingers still in his.

"I'll stay here, Va'ru," you respond, and you dont even move a muscle.

Va'ru realized something. Your tone from earlier sounded so flat, in stark contrast to the enthusiasm in his words. When he turned around, he found you hadn't followed him into his maroon. He furrowed his brow, and walked over to you.

"Y/N, what's wrong? Come here, get into my maru!"

"Varu. There's something I want to talk about..." you spoke slowly, and you took a breath, trying to prepare the words that would come out of your mouth.

"Hey, why are you so stiff? Just talk about it, what is it, Y/N?" Va'ru approaches you closer and holds your hands, trying to make you relax. He sees that you're still wearing the turquoise ring he gave you, and that makes him smile happily, his fingers stroking the ring on your finger.

Your eyes look at Va'ru. If only this meeting had happened a few months ago, perhaps you would have been in his arms by now. Perhaps you would have been in his marui, admiring Va'ru's survival skills near the waterfall. Perhaps you would have even kissed him, and never wanted to be separated from him again. But now, things have changed.

The name that fills the corners of your heart has changed.

"You once promised to my father that you would not see me again. So, I spend my time searching for you. But, there is one thing that you should know, Va'ru," you finally speak, and Va'ru raises his eyebrows waiting for the rest of your sentence.

"It's Neteyam who helped me find you," Your sentence continues, and you release your grip slowly from Va'ru's hand. Your hand is now reaching for something, which has been kept in your waist pocket. It's your engagement necklace from Neteyam.

"Va'ru, I'm engaged to Neteyam now," you declare, as you show him the engagement necklace on your palm.

"Yeah, and you said it was a stupid arranged courtship, right?" Va'ru responds to your words and chuckles. "You don't love him," He continues, hoping for you to chuckle with him, but your expression doesn't change at all.

Va'ru realizes something is strange, what's wrong with you?

"Va'ru, you taught me how to love, and I'll be forever grateful for that. But, there is another man who shows me the true form of love. He is the most sincere man I've ever known," You smile a little at the end of the sentence, the thought of the man who now owns your heart bringing a glisten to your beautiful amber eyes.

On the other hand, Va'ru's smile disappears, his face now covered in astonishment that turns into a look of fear. His mind was filled with a sense of fear, who was the man who could make you so mesmerized like that?

"That man is Neteyam. My only fiancee, and I'm certain that he is the one who I will choose to be my mate," you say the words confidently, without any hesitation. With Eywa's help, you have made a decision about your love life, and nothing can stop you now. Even if it's the man you used to be madly in love with in the past.

But all that was important is the present time, and now that man looked very surprised. His ears perked down, his brows furrowed. His mouth parted in a sudden shock, leaving him speechless for a minute. When Va'ru finally speaks, he is only able to utter one word.

"What?" Va'ru responds to your words with a whisper, shaking his head in disbelief.

"Yes, Va'ru," you affirm your past words.

"No, this can't be true, Y/N! Tell me you still love me!" Va'ru is now seated, both hands supporting his head which is bowed limply, and his eyes are teary.

"Oh Va'ru, I'm sorry. I chose him. And I will go back to him," Your lips tremble as you say it, but you know you have to decide, and now your decision is unbreakable.

Your feet take a few steps back, until finally you left Va'ru and did not turn around to see him at all. But you can hear the sound of his screams and anguished cries echoing your name, sounding miserable amidst the sound of the waterfall.

You ride your ikran in a hurry and fly back to the Omaticaya forest. During the journey, your heart races as if it's about to burst. Your eyes look at the turquoise ring Va'ru gave you that is still on your finger. With one long breath, you remove the ring from your finger, and let it fall into the dense Omaticaya forest.

Your fingers then grasp Neteyam's engagement necklace in your waist pocket, and make sure it doesn't fall off. Where is Neteyam? You want to see him and confess your feelings to him. You want to see him.

When you finally reached your marui, Neteyam is not there. You check all the rooms in the marui but he's still not there. Not even all his belongings were there. Oh no. You go in and out between the nearby marui and ask everyone, but they see no sign of Neteyam at all. You are panicking, where is he? Is it too late to go back to him?

Your back pressed against the wall of your marui, trying to calm yourself down. Your breath comes in short gasps like a person who is short of breath. You close your eyes and adjust the rhythm of your breathing. Your lips mumble a short prayer to Eywa. Great Mother, please give me a last chance to meet him. When you open your eyes, your breathing is much calmer.

An atokirina flew slowly towards you, as if Eywa had answered your prayer. Your eyes are wet with tears of emotion, and you shout "Thank you Great Mother!" and follow the atokirina, as it flies somewhere. But the atokirina flies away so fast, like a broken kite. You quicken your pace, adrenaline filling your bloodstream. Your hair flutters as you run so fast. Sweat drips down your temples. Some branches scratched your feet and made small wounds on the soles of your feet, but you simply don’t care. What do physical wounds mean if you can't see Neteyam again for eternity?

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At the same moment when you saw Va'ru, Neteyam landed his ikran on a nearby branch and left his cape and visor on the ikran pouch. He then walks slowly into the Tree of Souls. There was no one there. It is so quiet and lonely indeed, as if sympathizing with what Neteyam was feeling at this moment. He kneels down and makes tsaheylu with one of the tendrils.

Neteyam prays silently. He let his mind be filled with all the events that had happened lately, from his courtship with you, you who never being happy with him, how Va'ru was found, his last dance with you, and of course the events of today, where he finally brought you back into Va'ru's arms. All of these events went back and forth in his head, and he knew that Eywa could see them too.

Eywa could also feel everything that Neteyam had been feeling. How Neteyam finally let you, the only woman he ever really loved, to leave him.

Oh Great Mother, I can't hold it anymore. Neteyam's inner voice churned with bitterness and sadness. He knew Kiri had warned him before, that it would not be easy to let you go. But it feels more devastating now.

Neteyam couldn't resist as tears brimmed in his eyes, and strained down his face. It's also feels very strange somehow. He already had pressure on his shoulder all this time. The pressure of being the oldest sibling and being the next Olo'eyktan. All this time, his parents sometimes scolded him, making him feel familiar with the pain. But now the pain is different. It's weighing him down inside, the feeling is like a thousand knives are stabbed into his chest at the same time.

Only love can hurt like this.

Neteyam sobbed, the sound of his crying sounded soft. He held the tendril tightly with both hands, his head bowed, his body trembling, and tears falling down his cheeks. Who would have thought that the mighty warrior could cry like this?

He lifts his chin, wipes his tears, and looks up at the sky, searching for a sign from Eywa. Atokirina, or anything. But there is only emptiness. There is only the silence of the night. Not even the wind blew. Neteyam looks down in defeat again.

Maybe, this is his destiny that he had to accept. Maybe, he did have everything the men of Omaticaya dreamed of, such as hunting talent, charisma, good looks, and as a successor to the throne. But one thing Neteyam definitely does not have, is a good fortune in love.

Neteyam releases his connection with tendril, and sits down in despair, leaning against one of the large trees. He closes his eyes and crosses his legs, trying meditate to find peace.

Suddenly, a sound makes his ears perk up. It sounds like someone walking. No, that person is definitely running. That person is running towards Neteyam. He opens his eyes and sees someone in the distance, but it's not clear who it is. Neteyam squinted his eyes and heard a voice shouting his name.

Neteyam gasped. Was his hearing deceiving him? It is like he is hearing a ghost. You shout his name again, and Neteyam widened his eyes in shock. It is definitely you. What are you doing here? You should be with Va'ru by now, right?

You stop your steps in front of Neteyam who is now slowly standing up. There is a distance of about one meter between you. You're still breathing heavily, a few strands of hair are peeking out on your forehead, and there are many scratches on your legs, but your face is adorned with a happy feeling. Your beautiful eyes sparkle and a wide smile was painted on your face.

"Hello, Neteyam," you greet him, and he tilts his head, still looking astonished.

"Y/N. What are you doing here?" Neteyam asks curiously, but he stays where he is, not moving an inch.

You want to answer him, but suddenly there seems to be an inner battle inside your mind. You want to tell Neteyam, about how stupid you've been, not realizing how deeply he loves you all this time. You want to tell Neteyam, about how the love grew slowly in your heart without you even realizing it. You want to tell Neteyam, that now the situation in the depth of your heart has slowly changed and it is he who now owns your heart.

But you remember all the ways you treated him. You were so harsh, you were so rude, you sometimes underestimated his help. Your smile slowly fades. Oh, you don't deserve him at all. Neteyam is far too good for a harsh woman like you. How could he ever accept you again, after all you've done for him?

Your tongue is now twisted, and your body begins to tremble, haunted by an overwhelming sense of guilt and nervousness. The man you love is right in front of you, just a few steps away, but you're so afraid to approach him. You're afraid he'll respond with scorn. You're afraid he'll just walk away. You're afraid he'll ignore you and think you're a crazy woman, who doesn't deserve to be his mate in the future. Your eyes have now lost their shine, and are filled with endless feelings of gloomy and despair.

Suddenly, several atokirinas fly up from behind you. Not just one or two, but a lot of atokirina. You gasp, and watch as all the sacred seeds fly right past you and head towards Neteyam.

The atokirina fly slowly around Neteyam's body. One of the atokirina gently landed on top of his head, making the future Olo'eyktan gasp in amazement. Neteyam slowly raised both hands to the sides, with his palms facing upwards. The other Atokirina landed gently on his arms one by one, then filled his body, all the way down to his toes.

Your face is covered in amazement at the sight in front of you. Neteyam closes his eyes, and a peaceful smile slowly graced his lips. The ivory light radiating from Atokirina glows, making Neteyam's whole body radiate like the moon. Your eyes sparkle and your mouth opens in admiration. After a few seconds, the group of atokirina slowly fly away from Neteyam, then settle down among the tendrils. As Neteyam looked at them, a question arose in his mind. Why did Eywa give him another sign again, by hovering all the sacred seeds over his body?

On the other hand, for you it's all clear now. Great Mother gave you a sign, like giving you encouragement to pick up your destiny. The destiny to be with the man who you really love.

"Neteyam," you speak slowly, your lips still trembling but you're much calmer now. "All this time, I always believed that Va'ru was the only man in my life... I spent all my time loving him, and believing that he was the right man to be my mate. I thought I was sure, and already knew the true meaning of love,"

You stop to take a breath, and Neteyam stays still looking at you.

"But, sometimes the Great Mother has unique plans. She made me your fiancée, which I never wanted at all. I hated our courtship so much. I never thought of you as my mate. I even treated you badly. But you always patiently accepted me. You were always willing to help me, always took care of me and protected me when I was hurt,"

Then you clench your fists tightly, while then saying a sincere plea from the bottom of your heart to Neteyam.

"I want to say I'm sorry, Neteyam. For my terrible treatment towards you all this time,"

Neteyam's expression softened. He took a step closer to you, and he make a soft nod to express his apology, which make you smile. Then, you continue with your words.

"Neteyam, you've shown me how true love works. True love is always patient and kind. True love is never boastful or conceited, never rude or selfish. True love is when the happiness of another person is essential to your own..."

Now your eyes focus on Neteyam's face, looking at the beautifully patterned lines on his forehead and cheeks, making he look like a beautiful painting. His hair is neatly arranged beside his face, hanging beautifully like curtains framing a window. The corners of his lips lifted slightly, as if forming a small smile. You stare at his lips for a few seconds, and then your gaze moves up to meet his eyes.

And last but not least, his round amber eyes blink slowly when he sees you. They seem to sparkle under the purplish light of the tendrils. It seems like your turn now to drown in the beauty of his eyes, making you unconsciously stare at them for a few seconds. When you finally came to your senses, you gulp nervously and try to continue your confession to him.

"And you should know, if now I know what true love is, it is because of you, Neteyam. Now my heart has chosen you. But, I don't want to burden you. And so, I’ll always give you freedom,"

Your hand take the engagement necklace from your waist pocket, and holds it tightly. You stretch out your arm towards Neteyam as he watches your every move.

"Put this engagement necklace back around my neck if you're still willing to accept me, and ignore me if you think otherwise. Whatever choice you make, I’ll accept it as my destiny, Neteyam," you ended your words with a smile. But your little heart still felt fear of the worst. So you close your eyes and your lips form a tight line. You hear Neteyam's steps coming towards you, and his fingers take the necklace from your hand.

Neteyam looks at the necklace he was holding. He still remembers the time he made it, assisted by Kiri and Lo'ak to gather the best beads, and hoping you would like his gift. Without a doubt, this necklace is one of the symbols of his love for you.

Her gaze changes to see you, who still has your eyes closed. Without any hesitation, he approaches you, both hands on the right and left sides of your neck. You could feel how close he is to you when he tilts his head and his lips whisper softly to you, "Open your eyes, Y/N,"

You open your eyes, and your engagement necklace is now hanging perfectly around your neck. Your fingers gently touch the necklace as if in disbelief, and your eyes stare at Neteyam in surprise. But that astonished expression was quickly replaced by happy tears that slowly began to flood your eyes.

Neteyam whispers again, this time his voice is smooth like velvet.

"All this time, my feelings and affection towards you never changed, Y/N. I still, and always will, loving you,"

Hearing his sweet words make you can't hold back the happy tears anymore, they drip down your cheeks. You hug Neteyam in a fast motion, wrapping your arms around his neck, which surprised him but then he smiles as his arms wrapped around your waist gently.

The two of you hugged tightly, as if you didn't want to let go. Your tears fall on his chest, and now his hands are gently stroking your hair. Without realizing it, tears also welled up in Neteyam's eyes.

Neteyam then look at the Atokirina between the tendrils, with tears still on his face. "Thank you, Great Mother," he says softly, but he know the Great Mother can hear him. Great Mother had never been silent, but She had secretly woven a beautiful destiny for him. With you in his arms, Neteyam needs nothing more. You complete his life.

You lean your face closer to Neteyam's face, making both of your cheeks touch each other. Your hands are still tightly embracing his neck, and Neteyam's arms are now wrap around your waist. Then, Neteyam slowly kissed your face, starting from your jaw, your cheeks, your nose, and your forehead, as if expressing how deeply he secretly adored you all this time. Every kiss he gives makes your heart beat faster and your face feel warm, your eyes closed to enjoy the sensation he gives.

When he finally kisses your lips, you are ready. His kiss was so soft, his lips gently pressing against yours, making you feel like you were flying on cloud nine. Neteyam tilts his head to get the perfect angle, and you meld following his every move. His hands squeeze your waist gently, while your fingers find their place among his hair. The scent of Neteyam's sweet-smelling body penetrates your senses, making you feel intoxicated by his every touch. He felt the same, the fragrance of your scent making him smile happily between the kisses.

After the kiss is over, you and Neteyam smile, foreheads touching under the dim purplish light of the tendrils. All Atokirina flies around you both, seems like Eywa directly blessed this union. Your and Neteyam's fingers gently caress each other's shoulders.

Something then came to your mind. Something you had never done before, because this was a very important action, which shouldn’t be done with any random person. But now you are fully convinced. You’ve already found the right person.

Your hand then moved backward, picking up the end of your queue and bringing it before Neteyam. His eyebrows raised, and his lips said softly, "Are you sure you're going to do it now, Y/N? I won't do it if you're not ready. I'll wait for you,"

"Neteyam, I'm ready," you reply confidently, a grin etched on your lips. Your right hand held the end of your queue, while your left hand now lifts up and gently strokes Neteyam's cheek. Your touch makes Neteyam grins too, as he raises his hand to intertwine with your palm in his face.

Neteyam's queue is now in front of yours, and you both close your eyes slowly as you join them in tsaheylu. The sensation is so deep, it goes into all the nerves and recesses of your heart. Suddenly, you can feel what he feels. Suddenly, you and his breathing become one.

Now there is no longer you or Neteyam, you both are merged into one soul. Every movement you make blends in harmony. Minutes passes in passionate pleasure as each of you explores the other's body. Every kiss, touch, and moans blends together and creates an endless pleasure. You both feel the taste of making love for the first time. The feeling of pleasure penetrates deep into your heart, while you both mutter sentences in your united mind.

We are mated before Eywa, and it will last for the rest of our life.

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notes : that's it! finally this series is wrapped up. Thankyou for reading this short series. lmk what you think of my writings! 🥰🥰

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He is Neteyam 😭🥺🫠

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My True Love (part 2) - Realization

pairing : triangle love between Neteyam, f! Omaticaya reader, and Va'ru (my OC)

part one

summary : Y/N felt the turmoil inside her as she just realized the little things Neteyam always did to her. Is she pick the wrong person to love all this time?

contains : forbidden love + unrequited love + slow burn trope + angst and fluff + Neteyam is a simp but the reader is oblivious xx

“Are you gonna wear that?” Neteyam's brow furrowed, judging the top you wear.

“Yes. Why?” You look at your top, decorated with iridescent feathers. One of your favorites.

Neteyam frowns. “The feather looks dull. Also, the ropes are too thin. Change it, I’ll fix that top for you tomorrow,”

Your face filled with confusion. In your mind, the top is just fine, and nothing to worry about. But you finally turn around and change into another top, and you put your old top next to Neteyam’s stuff.

“How about now?” You stand in front of him.

“It’s better,” he looks at your new top and nods. He then wears his ikran visor. “I will go to patrol today with Dad. Also, Mom told me yesterday, that she will be happy if you help her sew some ornaments for the celebration,”

You nod. “Sure, I’ll help her,”

Neteyam smiles. “Okay, I’ll go now,”

You watch his departure with his ikran. Your relationship with him now is somehow a bit changed, now becoming more relaxed. You enter the marui again, and your eyes find the engagement necklace on your stuff. Luckily a woman found it near the marui and gave it to you. Now, your parents will never be angry.

You hold the necklace in your palm and observe it, as some new thoughts fill your mind. It’s a beautiful necklace actually, with a light blue pendant. You take a deep sigh and finally wear it around your neck.

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Neteyam flies around the Hallelujah Mountains. His patrol with Jake is done, luckily there is nothing to worry about. He also already collected the feathers and some tree roots for fixing your top. He is about to fly back home when he thinks of something. So then he flies to Angel Falls, the waterfall that separates the forest and the ocean.

the atmosphere around the waterfall seems dangerous and the sound of the water is very thunderous, it seems that no one can afford to live here. Maybe Norm is lying about Va’ru? Until Neteyam saw someone appears between the trees just a few miles from the waterfall. He couldn’t see the person clearly, so he landed his ikran on the nearest branch and walks sneakily between the trees. He squints his eyes and tries to recognize the person. It's Va’ru. Finally, Va’ru is found.

When Neteyam sees Va'ru, he feels something strange in his stomach. He don't know how to react, should he be happy? The reason of his happines is you, but your source of happines is always Va'ru.

He grunts. It’s the green-eyed monster. He couldn’t hold it and he think of it all the way back home.

While Netayam secretly finds Va’ru, at the same moment you are sitting in Neytiri’s marui, helping her to sew some beads to the dancing costume. A celebration will be held in two days, to remember the clan's victory against the sky people in the war 20 years ago. Everybody is busy, and Neytiri asks for your help to sew some costumes.

The two of you are sitting face-to-face. You always adore Neytiri, she radiates a strong aura. After Mo'at's passing, Neytiri became Tsahik. She is also a warrior, the only Palulukan Makto in the clan. Not only that, but she is also a gorgeous woman. Minutes passed in silence with both of you sewing, until she finally spoke.

“So, how are you with Neteyam?” she asks, her hands going up and down with the needles, sewing some costumes.

“We are all right,” you faked a reassuring smile, trying to convince her.

Neytiri smiles. Then she said, “Neteyam never touched any woman before he touch you,”

Really? You furrow your eyebrow, as you know the facts that some girls here are completely head over heels for him, hoping to be his mate.

“But, I think there are plenty of girls here who like him?” You lifted your face, eyebrows raised in confusion.

“Of course. But he never interested in them,” Neytiri answers calmly.

Then she grins, as her eyes lighten remembering something from the past.

“I remember, when he was still 10 years old, he went back running, with a grin on his face. He hugged me and said, ‘Mother, I found the girl that I’m gonna marry!’ and when I asked who is that girl, he answered without any hesitation at all. ‘It’s Y/N, Mother!”

She giggles and continues the story.

“Of course, I thought his words were just some kid jokes. But look now! Seems like the Great Mother herself unites the two of you,”

Is it what Great Mother wants? Is my fate to be Neteyam’s mate, although I never love him? The question arises in your mind, as you listen to Neytiri's story, try to look excited.

“Y/N,” Suddenly, Neytiri stops sewing and she stares deeply into your eyes. “Take care of Neteyam, will you?”

“I will try my best,”

Neytiri smiles. “There is always only one woman in Neteyam’s life, and that woman is you,”

Then she pulls back, passing you some clothes and needles, and orders you to finish other costumes.

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There is always only one woman in Neteyam’s life, and that woman is you.

Neytiri’s words play again and again in your mind like a never-ending speech. You begin to be restless. It’s just a simple word that she said yesterday, but why it still haunts you now?

Now your gaze fell on Neteyam's figure, who is fixing your top. You are standing behind him, facing his broad shoulders decorated with stripes. His long fingers move with ease, his talent in sewing is as good as his mother's. When he finally finishes, he stands up and looks a bit shocks when he realizes that you are already looking at him. Neteyam approaches you with your top in his palm.

“It’s finished. You can wear it to the celebration,” He says.

“Thank you, Neteyam,” You say your gratitude, and smile to him. His eyebrow is lifted by your action, but he smiles back at you.

The celebration starts at night. You and Neteyam get dressed and then enter the celebration together. Of course, you wear the engagement necklace. Neteyam wears a beautiful woven choker made of iridescent stones, and for the first time, you find him looking quite handsome. Your parents, Ka’ani and Saeyla find you both, then talk in some conversations until the music starts.

Ka’ani smiles. “You two must dance!” and he shoves both of you into the circle. The music starts to play. So, you and Neteyam dance together. It's awkward at the beginning, but it gets better then. Actually, you are quite surprised that Neteyam can dance well.

In between the music, you tease him. “I don’t know that you can dance,”

He chuckles. “I practice a lot,”

Practice? You remember Neytiri said that Neteyam never touched any girl before, so his answers confuse you. You ask him again. “With who?”

“Kiri,” he answers with a slight smile.

Unbeknownst to you, there is another fact in his word. Yes, he practiced with Kiri. But he only practices so he can dance properly with you.

However, knowing the fact that you love Va’ru, he doesn’t want to hope much. His courtship with you will end soon, and you are not his. As the dance goes on, he gets a bit sad inside. He already finds Va’ru hiding place. So that means that you and Va’ru will reunite soon. He knows that you always choose Va’ru instead of him, although he is the future Olo’eyktan. Even if he has all the titles in this world, he still can’t be with you.

All these sad thoughts made him feel dizzy. He needs a distraction. His eyes look at the corner, to find Lo’ak and his friends sitting in a circle, drinking and laughing. Maybe a drink can help.

When the dance stops, he says to you. “Just enjoy the party okay? I will go to get some drink,”

You nod and go to where food is placed, some fine teylu and fruits. Tuk and Kiri find you, and you sit beside her. Then you took some teylu and ate. You and Kiri are having some talks when suddenly, Lo’ak approaches you with a panicked face.

“Y/N, please help us. Neteyam is heavily drunk!”

Both Kiri and you gasped, and Kiri gestured to you to follow Lo’ak. So you follow him, and walk toward the circle on the corner, the place where Na’vi usually gets a drink. When you finally find Neteyam, you see him completely plastered. He is swaying, staggering, bumping into walls, and knocking stuff over. Damn, how many drinks did he have?

“Is he always this drunk?” you ask Lo’ak while you and he drag Neteyam’s body to a dark corner so people won’t see the future Olo'eyktan in this condition. Seems like Neteyam doesn't realize his surroundings, as he keeps talking and grins widely like a fool.

“Well, he sometimes drinks. But, I never see him drink this much before. Something must be bothering his mind,” Lo’ak shrugs with a pout on his face.

After that, you and Lo’ak carry Neteyam’s body together, with you on the right and Lo’ak on the left. Both Neteyam’s arms curled in your and Lo’ak shoulder. The three of you left the celebration through a back lane and walk back to your marui.

Lo'ak and you then put Neteyam in a sitting position inside the marui, leaning against the wall. He still mumbles and his head swings around crazily.

Lo’ak then looks at you, with his hand stretching his neck. “Um, Y/N, I’m sorry, but I still want to go to the party,” he grins innocently.

“It’s okay. Thank you Lo’ak. You may leave, I’ll take care of him,” You smile at Lo’ak, then observe Neteyam’s conditions.

“You’re welcome, Y/N. Yeah, he may be drunk, but sometimes, drunken words are sober thoughts, right?”

Your ears perk up hearing Lo’ak words and when you turn your head to question him, Lo’ak was already gone. Neteyam suddenly stands up and mumbles again, even more, crazier than before. You approach him, standing face-to-face.

Neteyam’s eyes found you. “You’re soo pretty,” he mumbles, and approaches you closer, his hand touching your hair. You can smell the intoxicating scent from his mouth. “Pretty, pretty girl!” Neteyam lifts his arms and walks in a circle, making some moves like dancing. He stops suddenly, in front of you again.

“Hey pretty girl, can I say something?”

“What?”

“Nothing,” he grins, then explodes into a giddy laugh.

“Hey pretty girl, guess what? I found your lover yes-teerr-daaayy,” Neteyam babbles again.

“What!?” you ask him again with a raised voice, but he only giggles.

“Pretty girl have a l-oo-verrr, and that’s not m-ee!”

“Where did you find him?” you grip his shoulder and try to talk to him, but it's no use. He is still drunk, even now his necklace is untied accidentally, caused by his crazy moves.

Shit. How can you talk to a drunk person? You take his necklace from his neck and save it on the table. Then you sigh and stand in front of him, making sure he doesn't break stuff around him.

“I know, he can make pretty girl ha-p-pyy! No, he surely will make her happy, the happiee-e-stt girl in the wo-o-rld! Obviously more than me-e!”

His words make your eyebrow furrow. What is he talking about?

“I know, when Va’ru sees pretty girl again he will shout her na-m-ee,” Neteyam made a funnel in front of his mouth with his fingers and began shouting your name. “Y/N! Then pretty girl will run to him. Run-run! Finally, pretty girl runs back to her lo-vee-rr!”

Neteyam laughs out loud. “Then I would watch it all!" But now his smile disappears, and his eyes become empty. "The pretty girl taught me how to break my he-aart,”

You stunned. Are these all the things he’s been hiding all this time? You know his words can be just some bullshit, but you can’t resist as a strange feeling suddenly crawls inside your chest. You drag his body closer to the hammock.

Seems like all of Neteyam’s energy is now drowning, as his eyes become heavy. He suddenly collapses on the hammock. You sit beside him, and his fingers touch your cheek weakly.

“Hey pretty girl, can I say something?”

"What?" You whisper.

“Nothing,” His face engrave with a stupid smile. Then he closes his eyes, and snores. Finally, he is asleep.

You lie next to Neteyam in the same hammock. His braids are lying in a mess around his head, some even covering his face. You tuck all his braids behind his ear, so now you can see his face clearly. Neteyam’s eyes clenched shut and his ivory patterns glow in the dark. Your fingers linger on his forehead, tracing all his stripes, then down to his cheek and jaw.

Your eyes blink slowly, and your mind travels back to some events of the past.

How he saves you and brings your body back into the marui.

How he instantly flies into the forest to collect the yalna bark for you.

How he notices that your top is looking dull, and fixes it on the next day.

How he is still willing to help you, even after you yelled at him.

Your eyes get teary as you nuzzle into his chest and close your eyes, feeling his heartbeat. Without your knowledge, you fall asleep in that position.

Although he says nothing, seems like now you see everything.

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The next morning, you wake up and find an empty space next to you. You squint and walk forward. Turns out, Neteyam is standing outside, leaning his figure on the marui walls.

This morning is surely a surprise to him, to find himself waking up hugging your body. Shit, what did he do last night? The last moment he remembers is sitting beside Lo’ak and drinking. But after that, it’s just a bizarre memory. How did he suddenly sleep with your arms curled in his body? Although he can’t deny that he feels warm when you do it. Then he turns his face when he hears your step. You appear from inside the marui.

“Good morning, Y/N,” He greets you.

You reply to him. “Morning, Neteyam,”

Neteyam sighs, his face filled with guilt and he shook his head. “Look, I made a mistake last night. I get drunk, and I don’t know exactly what words I was saying. You must know, it’s all just rubbish,”

"It's alright. You didn't say anything," You smile, trying to ensure him. He tilts his head and seems surprised by your reaction. Other things pop into his mind, a thing that he should have told you before.

"Also, I have to tell you something,” Neteyam speaks again. “I found Va’ru hiding spot. You are right, it's not far from Angel Falls.”

You nod but say no word. This response somehow makes Neteyam confused, so he asks you again. “So, when are you gonna meet him?”

“How about tomorrow?” You offer an option.

“Okay. Tomorrow I’ll take you there,”

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crazyforteyam · 1 year

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Imagine neteyam and rotxo wearing wonderwoman costumes at a metkayina party😭😭🤣 jamie n duane r so goofy lol

#neteyam #avatar 2 #atwow rotxo

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crazyforteyam · 1 year

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My True Love (part 1) - Illusion

love isn’t selfish, and love isn't about self-happiness, but about giving happiness, to the people you really love.

pairing : triangle love between Neteyam, f! Omaticaya reader, and Va'ru (my OC)

summary: Believing in the true meaning of love, Neteyam decides to help his fiancée find her lost lover, and try to ignore the pain he might feel soon.

wc : 2,8k

contains : forbidden love + unrequited love + slow burn trope + angst and fluff + Neteyam is a simp but the reader is oblivious xx

Love is a powerful feeling, that comes in many forms. Love is what both of your parents, Ka’ani and Saeyla feel when they hold your tiny body for the first time. Love can take form in a child, who came into life as a blessing, after the long war with the sky people. Neteyam was the first child born after the war, the first child from Olo’eyktan Jake and Neytiri. And you were born several months after, almost the same age as Kiri.

You grow up to be a beautiful girl. Your braids are decorated with colorful beads, your amber doe-eyes are expressive, your lips are plump, and you wear a beautiful braided top. Both of your parents were hunter trainees under Tsu’tey, and they still carry his legacy after his death. Ka’ani, your father, becomes the clan’s best warrior. Meanwhile, Saeyla, your mother, is one of Neytiri's closest friends. This made both you and Sully's family become closer.

Although you are the only child, you never feel alone. This is because your childhood was spent with all the Sully siblings and you became close with them. Lo’ak and you get along very well as you both share the same traits. Kiri and Tuk love to hang out with you. Jake is like your second father. After Mo'at's death, now Neytiri becomes Tsahik and teaches you healing stuff. You are her best student, making you a fine candidate for Tsakarem, the next Tsahik.

Last but not least, you also have a good friendship with Neteyam. The oldest Sully son spends his hunting lesson with you, and you both have the same skill in archery. He is the big brother you never have. Unbeknownst to you, Neteyam had a crush on you since he was still a child. He secretly adore how beautiful you looked, the way your eyes spark and the way you smile somehow mesmerized him.

You also feel comfortable around him, you both teased each other a lot during childhood. As time goes by, Neteyam’s feelings for you got deeper, and you also start to kinda like him a bit. He is a sweet boy, always protecting you when you both got a mission or simply memorized the things that you like.

But then, Va’ru came. He is one of your father's students. His parents were both killed during the war. To you, he always looks handsome with a toned body and a different hairstyle from others, as he prefers to tie his braids, showing his nice jawline. Va’ru has a unique interest in humans, he visits them often and became close to Norm and Max. Also, Va’ru is a cheerful boy, he always makes you laugh with all his jokes. He always boosts your mood by telling silly stories whenever you feel down.

You always want Va’ru near you. You both became very close, and you start to like him. Your feelings grow bigger each time you meet Va’ru, clearly vanishing the tiny feelings you have for Neteyam before. As Neteyam grow up, he became busy and stern. With all his Olo’eyktan training from his father, he has no time again with you. On the other hand, Va’ru is always there for you. As time goes by, he also feels something for you.

That feeling is love. You are sure of that. Va’ru and you love each other, and there is no other man you could dream of to be your mate.

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That night, your parents call you. You approach them in the marui. Your father begins to speak and his words made you shocks.

“From now, you are promised to Neteyam,” Ka’ani states.

“What?” you gasp, your eyes bulging in shock.

“It is decided. You already reach adulthood, and the union between the future Olo’eyktan and future Tsahik is a nice pairing for this clan,” Now Saeyla continues Ka’ani’s words.

“No. This can’t be happening!” you shouted, and then step back, running away from your parents.

You reached a branch and climb it, sitting on top of it, and looked up to the sky with tears streaming down your face. Your ears twitch when you hear something behind you, it’s Va’ru. Seeing your tears, he got confused. He sits beside you, with his gaze that fell on your face. His hands touch your cheek, bringing you to see his face.

“Y/N, why are you crying?” he asks gently.

“My parents. They announced that I’m promised to Neteyam,” you sobbed.

Va’ru looks stunned, as he tries to process your words. He releases his hands from your cheeks. He looks perplexed.

“Well, do you love him?” he finally asks, breaking the silence.

You look at Va’ru. Your doe-eyes track every feature on his face, from his long hair, his soft gold eyes, his striped cheeks, and his fine lips. Not just his gorgeous feature, but also his personality, how he always know what you need. You are sure, that this man is the only one you could love.

“I only love you,” you whisper, finally confessing to him.

Va’ru smiles in happiness, his eyes glowing with a loving look. “I love you, too,”

“Actually, tonight I want to give you this,” his hand stretches out to you, with something inside his palm. It’s a ring, with a turquoise stone. It is so beautiful, and he put that ring on your finger. Your eyes teared up, touched by his gift. Then you lift your hand, adoring the way that ring looks good in between your dark blue fingers.

“Norm told me that for humans, a ring is a sign of engagement. When a woman wears a ring, it means that she already has a partner. Although you are promised to Neteyam, it won’t change my feelings for you. Actually, no one will ever change how I feel," he stops, and you can see that he is nervous. His lips tremble when he says his next words.

"I see you, Y/N,” he whispers.

“I see you, Va’ru,” you instantly reply to him, and your lips curl in a smile.

Va’ru smiles happily too, he leans his face closer to you, then you both kiss for the first time. It feels so nice and warm, he is so gentle with you. After that, your forehead touches him, and his fingers rub your cheek, wiping away all your tears.

“Va'ru. We must mate now,” you whisper.

“Are you sure?” he asks, raising his eyebrow.

“This is the only way, to save me from this stupid arranged courtship,” your sentence ensure him.

After that, you bring your queue to him and he did the same. You know that this is a crazy move, once a tsaheylu is made between two Navi then it will last for a lifetime. But you love him, and love makes us crazy, right? Va’ru intertwined his fingers with you, and you close your eyes, moving your queue closer to his.

“STOP IT!”

A loud scream shakes both of you. It is your parents. They approached you both in a rapid move, and you never saw your father in this state. Clearly, he is furious, he hissed angrily at Va’ru and his eyes looked menacing.

Saeyla took you, and half dragged you from Va’ru. You shout and try to escape, but your mom holds you tight. Meanwhile, Ka’ani shouted at Va’ru with rage.

“You think you can be my daughter’s mate? No. I will never allow that. She is promised to another man!”

Your father never trusts Va’ru to be your mate. The main reason is, he sees that Va’ru is too close to the humans, and he doesn’t want you to follow the same steps. Ka’ani hates humans, in his eyes, they are always the demons who destroy everything.

Va’ru’s head hung low, as silence traps him.

“Promise to me, that you will never come to Y/N again,” Ka’ani’s voice is deep.

However, Va’ru always respects Ka’ani since he is his teacher. Ka’ani also has an important position in the clan as one of the closest companions to Olo’eyktan. So, Va’ru couldn’t say no to him.

“I promise, Sir,”

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From that day, you never see Va’ru again. You visit his marui, but it is empty. You rush to the lab and ask every human there including Norm and Max, but find nothing. You asked his friends, but they didn't see him again. It’s like Va’ru now completely vanished from you.

On the other hand, your courtship with Neteyam is announced to the whole clan, and you live in a new marui with him now. Neteyam tied a beautiful necklace with a light blue pendant that he made himself to your neck, a symbol of you being his mate. He feels so happy, as he never loses his feelings towards you. You are the only woman that he has loved since he was still a child. His eyes glisten whenever he sees you, but on the contrary, your eyes always look blank when you see him.

Neteyam soon realized something is wrong, as you never looked happy. You looked different, so distant, and this is not Y/N that he knows. The first night after the courtship is announced, he finds that you are sitting in front of the marui with your chin lifted up, looking at the dark sky. Neteyam sits beside you, his hand tries to touch yours, but you dodge him. He sighs.

“What is wrong, Y/N? You seem not happy,”

You said no words, ignoring him.

“Y/N, we will be a lifetime partner. And I want to be no lies between us. Please tell me, what is bothering your mind?”

You are still silent. Then you stand up, go back and enter the marui, lie on top of the hammock, and close your eyes, sleeping.

Neteyam sighs. He soon lay beside you in the same hammock, but every time he tries to touch you, you always avoid him. He grunts and pulls back, making a gap between his body and yours. He finally sleeps with a pouting face.

In the next few days, you always keep your distance from Neteyam. Although you and he are a couple now, you never touch him in a romantic way or make a tsaheylu with him. Even you insist to sleep in a different hammock with him.

You only wear the engagement necklace from him when you are outside the marui, as you are afraid that your father will be angry if he sees you without the necklace. But inside your marui, you never wear it.

Your strange behavior got Neteyam confused. He couldn’t stay focused, and sometimes he got lost during the Olo’eyktan training, causing Jake to scold him. Neteyam can’t resist it anymore, he needs to know why you were acting like this all the time.

That night, finally he confronted you, trapping your figure between his tall body and the wall. His hand is on your shoulders, and he looks straight at you with a menacing gaze.

“Please tell me, Y/N, what is wrong with you?”

You remain silent. Neteyam grip on your shoulder became tightened. He looks at your bare neck without the engagement necklace that he gave you. His ears become flat and his brow furrowed in anger as he asks the next question.

“Are you not happy with this courtship? Do you love someone else?”

His question makes your ears perk up. You look down at your hand, seeing the turquoise ring that is always there, never leaving your finger. Like the feeling for Va’ru is always there inside your heart. You lift your hand, making Neteyam see the ring. You look at the ring before shifting your gaze and facing Neteyam.

“Yes. And he is Va’ru,” you answer him.

Your words feel like a dagger to Neteyam. He growls angrily at you, dragging your body with his tight grip on your shoulders. You squint against him, trying to run away, but he is too strong. Tears brim in your eyes as you feel his nails dig deeper into your shoulder, leaving some scratches. You beg him to let you go, but he didn't listen. Neteyam brings you out of the marui, and he calls his ikran. He made you sit on his ikran, with one arm holding your waist to keep you there.

"I will send you back to your parents,” his voice is menacing.

You shook your head frantically, showing your rejection. Neteyam is about to bond with his ikran when his eyes blink slowly, finally realizing your condition. There are some scratches on your shoulders, your whole body is trembling, tears stream down your face, and you keep sobbing.

He sighs and closes his eyes, his hands scratching the back of his head. Since when he became a harsh man? Finally, he takes you back to the marui. He says sorry to you. After that, he puts a healing paste on your shoulder, brings you water to drink, and waits until you are no longer crying.

“Now, tell me everything. And do not lie to me,” he looks straight into your eyes, his gaze demanding.

You gulped, but then you tell him everything. Starting from the love that you and Va’ru had for each other, until how your father end it.

Minutes passed in silence after you spoke, and your heart hammering in your chest. You lowered your head, too frightened to ask him. Neteyam then spoke again, this time his voice sounds raspy.

“Do you want to end this courtship?”

You close your eyes and take a deep breath. “Yes..” you answer, but you continue your sentence. “.. but I don’t want to face my parent's anger again,”

Neteyam doesn’t say a word. There is a crease on his forehead as if something is entering his mind. He opens his mouth again, asking you.

“Do you know where Va’ru is now?”

“I don’t know. I visited his marui, asking humans and all his friends, but still didn't find him,” you shrug.

“But he must be still in this forest. We can search for him, and I’ll help you,” he states, making you shocked and you step closer facing him with your brows furrowed.

“What? Are you serious?”

Neteyam's gaze locked on your face, studying every expression. He finally answers your question, “Yes, Y/N,”

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And so, you and Neteyam ride ikran and spend some days searching for Va’ru. During this time, you get a deja vu, remembering your past with him. Neteyam is the first one who cheers loudly when you succeed at your Iknimaya. After taming your ikran, he invited you to fly with him. You and Neteyam were so excited at that time, flew as far as you both can and went back late. Which of course, caused Jake and Ka’ani to scold the two of you.

However, when Va’ru succeeded in the same ritual, it's you who cheers for him. He then took you to the spot in the forest where iridescent flowers live. You love flowers, and Va’ru always made you a flower bouquet, another thing that he learns from humans. And you see the same spot below you, as flowers bloom in various colors.

You ask Neteyam to stop and say that you want to pick some flowers. He nods, and then he watches you gather flowers happily as the sparkle never leaves your doe-eyes.

"You seem to like flowers," he asks with a curious tone, a slight smile curled on his face.

"Of course. Va’ru always brings me some," you answer, then turn around to gather yellow flowers behind you.

Neteyam's smile disappears. How can he forget? Va’ru is the man that you love. He slightly frowns and steps back to his ikran, deciding to wait for you there. You approach him several minutes later with the flowers already stored in the pouch hanging to your ikran body.

The two of you start the mission again, as the thought of Va’ru fills your mind. Where is he now? Is he safe? You are so lost in your thoughts, as you don’t realize that there is a large floating sharp rock in front of you. Your ikran made panic sounds to warn you, but you are too late. Your ikran hit the rock, making your tsaheylu detached and your body fell to the ground.

A scream came out your mouth, and your hands move panicky in the air trying to hold on to something but there is no object near you. Your head hit something and you can feel blood dripping on your forehead. Just when you think you will hit the ground, a hand catches your body. Neteyam. Clearly, he is panicking too, as he put your body in front of him on his ikran. It’s all you can remember before you become unconscious.

Later, you open your eyes, realizing that you are now laying in your marui. You see two figures outside and you hear Neteyam asking someone. “Kiri, is she okay?”

“She needs more yalna bark, Neteyam,” Kiri answers, and she looks in her pouch. “But I ran out of it,”

“It’s okay, I'll get it,” he answers.

“Neteyam,” you call him but your voice sounds weak. His face lightens when he hears your voice, and he approaches you instantly, sitting on your right side.

“Y/N, finally you’re awake! Thank you, Great Mother,” he caresses your face.

Kiri enters the marui and she brings a potion in her hand. She knelt on your left side, helping you to sit. After that, she made you drink the potion.

"This potion will only work for several hours. For tonight, she needs more yalna bark to make the healing process faster, Neteyam," Kiri says to his brother.

Neteyam nods. He looks at his sister. "Please take care of Y/N," Then his gaze shifted to you. "Y/N, I won't be long. You must rest now, okay?"

You nod weakly. Neteyam steps outside the marui and in a second you hear his ikran roar, flying to the forest. Kiri cleans the wound on your forehead. Several minutes later, Neteyam enters the marui with a big pouch in his hand, fully filled with yalna bark. He gives it to Kiri, and she starts to make the paste. The effects of the potion you drink before make your eyes feel heavy, as you lie down again and sleep.

When Kiri finishes making the paste, she gives it to Neteyam. However, her eyebrow lifted in curiosity.

"Now, you have to tell me. Why didn't you call Mom instead? She is Tsahik. And how did she get injured?"

Before answering, Neteyam looks at you, to check that you are already asleep. Then he whispers to his sister. "Come tonight at the Tree of Souls, and bring Lo'ak. I have something to tell,"

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"Bro, what are you thinking?" Lo'ak says in disbelief.

"He's right. Have you lost your mind?" Kiri chimes in.

Neteyam can only sit still in silence. Tonight, he visits the Tree of Souls to find some peaceful time in the sacred place and asks the Great Mother for her guidance regarding his situation. After he finishes his prayer, both of his siblings visit him. Kiri and Lo’ak are the people that Neteyam trusts, the safe place for sharing his stories. So, he tells them about the decision he had made about Y/N. Which clearly, surprised both Kiri and Lo’ak.

“So you're telling me that your fiance loves another man, and you are helping her to get back to her lover? And after that, she will make tsaheylu with Va’ru, making you both finally end the courtship?” Kiri asks again in disbelief.

“Yes,” Neteyam nods.

“But bro, you are the future Olo’eyktan! What will people say?” Lo’ak's eyes filled with confusion.

“Even the Olo’eyktan himself must face reality, Lo’ak,” Neteyam answers him calmly.

“How about let’s give her some time? Maybe she will love you soon,” Lo’ak tries to give another solution.

Neteyam shook his head. “No, Lo’ak. She doesn’t love me. She’s not mine,” He sighs deeply. His eyes look misty when he speaks again.

“I may have her body close to me, but not her soul. She loves Va’ru, not me. I can’t let her suffer for the rest of her life, by mating with someone that she doesn’t love,”

Lo’ak couldn’t respond as his brother’s words made him totally speechless. So, it’s Kiri who confronts Neteyam again.

“But what about you, Neteyam? You will hand over the only woman that you love for your entire life to another man. What about your feelings?”

“I believe that love isn’t selfish. Love isn’t about self-happiness, but about giving happiness to the people you really love. I know at that time I will suffer, but I'm sure seeing her smile will erase all my sadness,” Neteyam stated, his voice slightly trembling but he said it without no hesitation.

However, Kiri is still in disbelief. “No, Neteyam. You’re being a foolish person for this. Sorry, I won’t support you this time,” She stands up about to leave when something unusual happens.

An Atokirina flew in between the mauve tendrils, reaching the three of them. Usually, Atokirina will reach Kiri, as she has special connections to Eywa. But this time, the Great Mother picks another person as Atokirina landed gently on the top of Neteyam’s head. It stays there for a minute, then flies again. Neteyam feels a calm feeling entering his body when Atokirina lands on him. It’s like the Great Mother herself reassuring him, supporting his decision.

This event made Kiri shocked, as her mouth slightly parted in awe. She finally says to Neteyam with a smile.

“Eywa gave you a sign, Neteyam. She supports you,”

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Time flies as you spend your courtship with Neteyam, but it feels like an illusion to you. He is maybe the man that you see every day, but all you can truly see is Va’ru’s face. You visit Norm again at the lab, and this time you become more demanding, and Norm finally gives up. He tells you that Va’ru now lives somewhere near Angel Falls, a tall waterfall that separates the forest and the sea. It actually takes an hour to get there.

When you get back from Norm, it was raining and an eclipse is happening. You fly back into your marui in a rush. Rains make your body wet, all from head to toe, and water drops every time your body moves. You enter the marui and pick some stuff, when you hear an ikran roar behind you. It's Neteyam. He sees what you do, and walks towards you immediately with crease in his forehead and his braids swinging uncontrollably.

“Where are you going, Y/N?” Neteyam confronts you.

“Va’ru. Norm says he now lives somewhere near Angel Falls. I have to go there,” You pick your bow from inside the marui, and put in on your belongings.

“You can’t go now. It’s raining and eclipse outside,” he states, crossing his arms and standing between you and your ikran, blocking your way. Rain pours between the two of you.

“And who are you to forbid me?” you raised your eyebrow.

“Do not forget. You are still my fiance,” Neteyam says in a deep tune, his lips pinched together in a hard line. His gaze shifted to your neck. “Where is your engagement necklace?”

Your hands touch your neck, realizing that the necklace is no longer there. You shook your head. “I don’t know. I wear it when I visit the lab, but then it must fall somewhere,”

“Are you crazy? Your parents will be angry if they see you without the necklace,” Neteyam’s voice is thick with anger and now his ears flattened back against his head.

“I know,” you close your eyes, trying not to think about the situation he said. Then you open your eyes and continue your words. ”But you are not the man I love. Let me choose my own mate,” then you step aside, avoiding his body.

Neteyam grips your elbow instantly, preventing you from going.

"Let me go,” you grunt, trying to free your elbow from his hands.

“Y/N, listen to me. You can go to him whenever you want, but please don’t go now. It’s eclipse and raining, and you can get sick. I just trying to help you,” his voice softened as he now pleads and his grip tightened.

“I DON’T NEED YOUR HELP!" you yell at Neteyam. Your words make his eyes widen in shock, and he finally releases his hands.

“Fine,” he growls and went back to the marui.

After that, the sun slowly rises, making the rains and eclipse stop. You walk towards your ikran, making sure all the stuff is tied properly and made the tsaheylu. You are about to ride your ikran when you see something. Shit. You see both Jake and Ka’ani’s ikran flying toward your marui.

What should you do now? They clearly can't see you without the necklace. You walk back and forth in panic, trying to search for the necklace on the ground when suddenly, a crazy idea enters your mind. You enter the marui and untie the flap but only half of it, so the marui is half-closed now. Then you see Neteyam, as he is already inside.

“Why? You are not going to your lover?” he mocks you.

“Both of our parents are coming here. They must not see me without the necklace,” you say, then you lower your head.

You gulp before speaking again. “Neteyam, I need your help,”

“Oh,” Neteyam rolled his eyes. “I remember you say you don’t need my help before,” He shrugs, and walk away, completely ignoring you.

You frown, approach him quickly and grip his wrist to stop him. Then, you take a step closer to Neteyam, the closest you've ever been. He is raising his eyebrow, confused by your actions.

“Please, help me,” you beg him. Your doe-eyes softened when you look at him, like a puppy's eyes. “They will be furious if they don't see the necklace,”

Neteyam clenches his jaw, then he exhales loudly. Shit. How can he say no to those eyes? After all this time, you are still his weakness. “Okay. What is your plan?”

He waiting for you to answer, but all of a sudden you hug him, your hands curling around his neck.

"Just hug me, so they won't see my bare neck. Pretend that we are in love," you whisper to him.

Neteyam froze. How can he pretend, while actually, he is already in love with you? And now he can feel your heartbeat as your chest pressed against his. Your body seems so small yet so perfect between his arms. Your sweet scent filled his nose. This is surely the closest skin-on-skin contact he had with you in the past several months, as you never touch him and he never insists on it.

"Neteyam. Are they coming?" You whisper again, confused by his freezing reaction.

Neteyam blinks. He sees Jake, Neytiri, Ka’ani, and Saeyla walking toward the marui. "Yes," he answers shortly. Actually, he wants to say another word, but your sweet musk scent intoxicates him. He knows that you always smell good, but he never thought that holding you close will make him go crazy inside.

He also feels your smooth skin, like velvet. There are still some water droplets on your body, making your skin feel wet. He finally lifts his arms, caressing your back slowly, tracing your spine. His right hand hugs your shoulder gently. While the other hand brushed all the hair from your neck. Then he kisses your neck softly, making you shiver.

"Neteyam, Y/N! Sorry for a sudden visit, but we–" Jake enters the marui with an excited tone, but his words stop when he sees you and Neteyam embrace each other tightly, with wet bodies and him kissing your neck passionately. Your hands are tucked between his braids. Desire surely burns between Neteyam and you, making the two of you don't realize the surroundings around.

"Oops," Jake shrugs. "Looks like we came in the wrong time,"

"They are so lost in each other," Saeyla giggles.

"Even they forget to close the marui properly," Jake rolls his eyes. He then unties the next flap so then the marui is fully covered now.

"Well, he is definitely your son, Ma Jake," Neytiri winks.

Ka’ani laughs. "Let's give them some private time then,"

The four of them finally go back to the ikran and leave. But you and Neteyam are still hugging, and all the kisses he gives you are just so good. Even a soft moan accidentally slipped out of your mouth. His lips move from your neck up to your cheeks, as he kisses there also, making your face warm. When it finally stops, both of you pull back, breath panting.

"Thank you for saving me," you say, pausing for a second then you speak again, but now with regrets in your voice. Now you realize how gentle is he, still willing to help you although your words might hurt him before. "And I'm sorry that I yelled at you before,"

His hand tucks a strand behind your ear before he smiles and answers you. "It's alright. And you're welcome, Y/N,”

After that moment, everything slowly changes, without you even realizing it.

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note: TBC! 😊

The plot is inspired by 2 classic romance movie : Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (bollywood) and Pride and Prejudice. Hope u like it, lmk what do u think of my writings! 🫶

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