ʙᴀʀʀɪᴄᴀᴅᴇꜱ: ᴠᴏʟ. 2 | Jake Sully X Reader (Book 2)

| Chapter 12 |

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Italics: (Na'vi language, Metkayina sign language, and Jake's inner thoughts)

A/N: I hope you guys aren't losing interest in the story and stick around until the end :,) Also, don't forget to comment! I love all of your replies and reading them <3 Anyway, hope you enjoy this chapter! 🤍 RubyRoundhouse17 for a resquest made to add to this chapter! <3

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Soon after Ao'nung told Jake the truth, everything turned south. Your husband did not hesitate in rushing to tell you what happened to your son. Your blood ran cold the moment that you heard the news, gaping at Jake with wide and fearful eyes. You prayed to Eywa that Lo'ak was okay and that he came back unscathed Ronal and Tonowari found out as well, reprimanding Ao'nung accordingly.

You and Jake worried even more when Tonowari informed the two of you how reckless it was to be outside the reef. It was dangerous, unprotected, unsafe, and unpredictable. It was uncharted territory that many Metkayina did not dare to cross. You had emotions that were mingled with anger at Lo'ak for making you and Jake worry so much, and anxiousness waiting for his safe return to the village.

Jake organized a search party shortly after, mounting his Skimwing along with some other head warriors of the village. They were now heading out and hoping that Lo'ak was at least in the vicinity of the reef by now. You stayed behind, anxiously waiting for your husband's return, and hopefully, Lo'ak is with him.

Ronal noticed your anxiousness and hesitantly proceeded to place a hand on your shoulder. At her actions, you turned your head to look at her and sent the Tsahik a soft smile. She nodded slowly and wordlessly, giving you the small reassurance that your son would come back.

Just outside the barrier of the reef that protected Awa'atlu, Lo'ak was standing on the Tulkun's fin as the creature brought him back to the village. Since it was nighttime, the bioluminescence was at high levels in the water, so each stroke of the Tulkun's fins created a trail of glowing streaks. Lo'ak noticed how the Tulkun's eyes were gazing straight upwards towards the sky littered with stars.

"Do you like looking at stars?" Lo'ak asked, receiving a small whistle from the Tulkun in return. "You know, my dad came from a star," Lo'ak said with a soft smile, gazing up at the sky, wondering which one of them could be his father's home. It could be any of them. After searching, he pointed up and turned to look at the Tulkun's eyes. "That one, right there," He gestured, feeling himself getting lost in stargazing. It was a beautiful sight.

All of a sudden, coming around the corner and seeing the village in the distance, he could hear yips and calls from the warriors including his father. "Lo'ak!" Jake yelled in the distance, making the boy's eyes widen. "Oh man, I'm in trouble," He said beginning to lower himself down to say a few last things to the Tulkun.

"Go. I will see you again," Lo'ak said, signing along with every word. The Tulkun slowly blinked and then turned its gaze forward, starting to swim further and leaving Lo'ak to swim back to the shore. The boy watched as the sentient creature swam further into the depths of the sea, already missing his new friend. Focusing on the matter at hand, Lo'ak began to swim to an area where he could be spotted.

Soon enough, Jake was able to see Lo'ak in the distance, and relief washed over him. His son was okay. Jake rode his Skimwing all the way over to him, calling other warriors to follow his lead. Upon reaching his son, Jake's first thought was to hug him. He embraced his son, happy that he was safe, but also brewing disappointment for letting this happen. He wouldn't get into that right now, because he realized that you probably wanted to see him.