Under the moonlight༄

Chapter 6{Unanswered questions}

Neteyam's Pov
We were all done eating, just then, Tsireya announced that we would be moving on to the next lesson, that is, learning to ride an ilu. I didn't know what that creature was but i guess I'll be finding out, though no matter what it is, as the eldest son of a former Olo'eyktan i should be able to ride it. I do not wish to be a disappointment to father, so i must get this right. Tuk came running to us and i was expecting her to sit next to me so i opened my arms but she ran right past me and hugged Aonung. I quickly put my hands down, embarrassed. Geez.. I wasn't expecting that. I heard Tsireya giggle, she must have noticed. I turned my gaze to Tuk and Aonung and my face softened at the scene. I didnt know Aonung was good with kids. I suppose you learn new things everyday. "Aon!" Tuk exclaimed. "Hey tuk, have you already eaten?" Aonung asked. I wondered how they got close. "Yes i have, have you Aon?" She responded smiling. "I have little huntress" He replied. I was looking at the two with awe. He had called her little huntress and i found that adorable. "Who would've expected this stern looking dude to be good with kids" Lo'ak spoke. I glared at Lo'ak but he just rolled his eyes. Eywa that shxawng's audacity is gonna get him in big trouble one day. Tsireya laughed at Lo'ak's remark so did Aonung. "And i, surely didn't expect you to be quite the cocky bastard" Aonung said smiling. I was a bit shocked but laughed because it was true, Lo'ak can be cocky at times, though i didnt think Aonung would catch on so quick. Lo'ak scoffed. "Yeah whatever" He said. Tsireya patted his back, giggling as she covered her mouth. Even he knows himself that its true. I looked to Kiri to see if she was alright and indeed she was, just zoned out. I noticed Rotxo looking at her and smiled to myself. "Can we go now?" Tuk whined. "Tuk, you are so impatient" i said and tackled her as she fell into my arms. "Teyamm!" she called out laughing. "Lets get going then, come on you all!" Tsireya said as she stood up, the rest of us followed after. Tuk excitedly skipped along with Tsireya and Lo'ak up front as well as Kiri and Rotxo. I smiled fondly at my baby sister but the smile dropped. It worries me to see that Tuk has to go through all this. leaving home, war, all that. I sighed and tensed up when i felt someone touch my tail. I turned and hissed at the person, smacking their hand with my tail. "Ouch, Calm down there pretty boy" Aonung said grinning. When i saw who it was my eyes widened a little but quickly glared at Aonung. "You shxwang, dont you ever do that again" I said moving my tail protectively. Who does he think he is to touch my tail as he pleases? "Sorry, i just wanted a feel, i didnt think it would be a big deal" Aonung said still having that grin on his face. I rolled my eyes, a small smile creeping up my face. "Typical you" i muttered under my breath, letting out a playful scoff as i started walking to the shore. Wanted a feel he says. Should've just asked. Wait what? Heck no what am i thinking. i cursed to myself for thinking that. The others were already in the shallow crystal clear water. It was  lovely here i wont lie but i missed the forest dearly. When me and Aonung got in the water, walking towards them i heard Tsireya say, "Who's got you smiling like that brother?" as she laughed. I didn't want to look back even though i wanted to see his smile. But why did i?, these feelings are so confusing. Another sigh escapes my lips. "A special someone" Aonung said behind me. My ears perked up at that, special someone? Who could that possibly be?, why do i even care? I was shook out of my thoughts when Kiri came to stand by me. "I think its you who hes talking about~" Kiri said in a whisper with a smirk. I looked down at the clear water. I doubt that but upon hearing that i felt those sparks in my heart again. "No way sis!" I said laughing. Kiri shrugged at my response.

"Oho you actually like someone? Damn and here i was thinking no one could possibly be to your taste" Lo'ak said. Why is Lo'ak so immature. "Lo'ak, why are you always trying to pick a fight with Aonung?" i asked. "Im not trying to, i was simply voicing out my opinions" Lo'ak said. I rolled my eyes. No one's getting through that thick skull of his. "That's enough you two" Kiri said sounding annoyed. "Yeah!" Tuk added. I saw Tsireya whisper something to Lo'ak before she spoke saying, "Alright let's get started!, brother if you will" smiling. "Will do sister" he said as he walked in front before making a noise. His voice was high-pitched but still deep. Because of Aonung's calling i'd say, a few creatures swam forward circling around Aonung as they made chirping noises. Those must be ilu's, they had long necks, all different patterns here and there. "If you want to live here, you must ride" Aonung stated. "Yeah my dick" Lo'ak said a litte to loudly. I'll deal with that shxawng when we get back to our pod. Rotxo looked to him before bursting out laughing. "What does dick mean?" Tuk questioned looking at all of us innocently. Kiri smacked Lo'ak's head saying, "Fool, watch your language". "Ow" Lo'ak let out. "It is nothing Tuk" Tsireya said smiling at Tuk before turning to Lo'ak giving a look of disappointment to which Lo'ak's expression saddened. Thats what he gets, a disappointed look from Tsireya. Mind you its rare. I glanced to Aonung as he sighed. "I apologize in behalf of my brother" I said looking at Aonung apologetically. "Dont apologize for me" Lo'ak said scoffing. Aonung gave me a small smile of reassurance. I returned a shy smile back. Eywa this man is doing something to my heart. "Who wants to go first?" Tsireya said clamping both her hands together happily. "Oh me!" Tuk exclaimed. "These are too big for you Tuk, you will get your own in moments time" Aonung said. Tuk pouted. "Okay" She said. "Lo'ak why dont you go first?" Aonung asked looking at Rotxo with a smirk. Rotxo had the same expression. Yeah its going to be a disaster. "I will" Lo'ak said proudly as he stepped forward. "I dont think you should-" Tsireya started but was interrupted by Lo'ak saying, "No reya i can do this". Reya? Suspicious mhm. "Alright then, i will help you, get on the ilu and gently make Tsaheylu" Tsireya said. Lo'ak did as told. When Aonung whistled the ilu dived down and we all ducked our heads underwater and saw Lo'ak getting thrown off the ilu. We got our heads out of the water and laughed. I looked to Aonung and he looked back at me. His eyes really are very pretty, I'll make sure to tell him that. My gaze quickly shifted towards Lo'ak groaning. "You are not hurt anywhere are you Lo'ak?" Tsireya asked concerned putting a hand on his shoulder. "No i am not" Lo'ak responded, his ears flattened. He felt embarrassed. "It's okay baby bro, it was your first time, cheer up!" i said smiling. "Yes its okay lolo!" Tuk added on. Lo'ak returned a smile back. "Yeah your right". "Not so cocky now are you?" Aonung asked. No Aonung. Not the right time.."Brother! Do not be rude" Tsireya said. Lo'ak muttered something under his breath but i couldn't figure out what he said. "Lets just begin, Same groups as this morning!" Tsireya said.