[ON HOLD] Meant To Be (neteyam x fem!reader)

3. Together as one

I was sitting by the tree of souls, at night where everything glowed beautifully.

Atokirina had begun to land around me, one, in particular, stayed in front of my face.

"Hm?" I look at it, gently placing my hand near it. It lands on my finger.

The atokirina goes to land on my tail. I now understand.

I go to attach my queue to the tree, and closing my eyes, I feel the presence of the Ewya.

In the connection, I am shown when I was younger, atokirina surrounded my body, as the roots protected me.

Ewya allows me to watch, as I see younger neteyam find my body. I smile at the view of this.

I can feel the bond, the connection, between me and Neteyams. The pull between us.

All mother shows me another memory. Of Neteyam and me, when we first held hands, something so pure.

Only this time she shows how truly strong the bond between us is.

As if we were meant only for each other.

All mother has proven her point. She wants us to officially become mates, to further strengthen the bond.

Atokirina landed on my tail, a sign of confirmation.

Her presence switches, no longer showing me, detaching my queue from the tree.

I immediately start to feel pain, and sorrow, deep within my heart. I feel the forest, I feel every bit of destruction laid upon the forest.

I'm in pain.

It's extreme and too much to bare. I stagger to the floor.

"Why me mother?"

"What am I supposed to do or be?"

A mighty but calm voice echoes in my head.

My dear child, you are destined for greatness. You will speak for every life form here on Pandora.

You will give life to those in need, a healer for those who cannot go on longer.

You have heart, boundless love for your people, and endless love for those closest to you.

The pain vanishes quickly just as it appeared. I am now left alone in the dark. The forest no longer glowing in color.

It feels empty. This undeniable sense of emptiness, the feeling of grief.

Hot tears make their way down my cheeks. Unable to understand this feeling and the random urge to cry.

I'm grieving someone but... who?

I feel a soft hand on my shoulder. I turn around in surprise, only to be met by an embrace.

I don't need to see his face to know that this is him. This is Neteyam.

I feel an overwhelming sense of relief as soon as I feel his warm embrace. I hold onto him tightly, afraid to let go.

-
I awoke in the morning in Neteyams arms. Quickly realizing it was a dream given by Ewya.

I turn my head to look at him. His features were soft, he looked at peace.

Admire his face more, taking in his features. To his closed eyes, to his lips, to the darker shade of blue that covers his face in a stripe-like way.

I close my eyes once more, soaking in his warm embrace. A small smile etched on my face as I'm calm, safe, and happy.

I open my eyes only to be met by his. A small smile appeared as he looked at me, "hi"