Revenant 18+

> 1 <

'Words in italic are Na'vi'
...

You were engrossed with the Ilu's, gently tending to them as they swam around you in synchronised circles.

Their sweet chirps filled the air like a melodic chorus, expressing their gratitude as you gently removed their worn saddles.

The soothing atmosphere wrapped around you like a warm blanket, a moment of peace that felt almost sacred.

However the calm tranquility was abruptly shattered by a piercing scream that sliced through the air - sending a chill down your spine.

Your ears flicked and rotated, desperately trying to catch the direction of the commotion as more shouts surfaced, an eruption of fear and panic.

Dropping the saddle, you pulled away from the clear water - the Ilu's left behind beginning to sing distressed songs, mirroring the rising panic that surged and swarmed within you.

What started as a curious jog quickly morphed into a full-out sprint as the reality of the chaos unfolded before your eyes, heart plummeting.

The sky people had arrived - breathing machines strapped tightly to their faces while monstrous guns, far too large for their smaller frames, were gripped menacingly in their hands.

But it was the taller, much more vicious blue soldiers that truly captured your attention.

They were dressed like humans, grotesque imitations of your kind - their skin a dark navy to mimic the forest clan.

Their strength and speed mirrored your own but the sight of their cold calculating eyes that sent a shiver of repulsion through your veins.

They were abominations and you would rather face the risk of death then bow to their twisted version of power.

With your knife grip tightly in your hand, you charge towards their group - ears pinned back and feet pounding the soft ground, fuelled by a potent and deadly mix of fury and fear.

The closest blue soldier was barking orders, his back straight and tail flicking with frustration as he demanded respect from the captives around him.

An easy target you would gladly sink your knife into..

You moved with stealth, crossing the distance with the grace of a predator stalking its prey.

Just as you leaped into the air, knife poised for a lethal strike, you noticed his ears twitch in your direction.

He had sensed your approach mid air, body turning rigid as he prepared himself for your attack. In an instant, he evaded out of your way - tip of your knife barely even grazing his shoulderv as you missed.

Before you could react, he had you by the back of your neck, his grip unforgiving and tight like a vice.

You hissed, feeling the stinging pitch of his hold on your sensitive skin as you were raised off the ground, fingers clawing at his hand in protest. Slowly he turned you towards him - your face level with his dangerously close one.

A azure man loomed before you, a deep scowl etched onto his face and fangs glinting menacingly in the fading light.

'You sneaky little-' he snarled but you cut him off, lashing out with your claws. He yanked you away just as the tips of your nails would've skimmed his cheek, yet his grip remained firm.

Using every ounce of strength, you kicked at him - hissing and thrashing in a futile attempt to escape.

Around you, more blue soldiers emerged with their weapons raised and your people in their clutches, the air turning thick with tension as they silently surrounded you. The soldier holding you barked for them to stand down, voice dripping with power as the cries of your tribe rang in your ears - confusion and fear evident in their voices.