"Here you go Ao'nung." Offered Neytiri as she handed a meal to Ao'nung "thank you Mrs.Sully." Ao'nung smiled at her as he happily accepted the meal. As the six of them started eating , Jake entered the marui , He greeted his family then his eyes fell on the metkayina sitting next to Lo'ak "Ao'nungs is staying again?" Jake asked his son , Lo'ak. Lo'aks ears flatten at his father sudden turn of attention to him "Yes sir." He quickly replied , Jake eyed his son and Ao'nung "Ma'Jake.. please." Neytiri called out causing Jake to turn his attention to her, he gave her a slight nod as he sat down to eat with the rest of his family.
Lo'ak, who could feel his father staring him and Ao'nung now , excused himself and went outside, Ao'nung following after him. "Lo'ak , are you ok?" Ao'nung asked , concern in his voice. "Yeah I'm fine don't worry Nung." Lo'ak gave Ao'nung a weak smile , Ao'nung wasn't stupid , he knew what was wrong but wasn't gonna pressure Lo'ak, So he just gave him a back-hug as he buried his face into Lo'aks neck. "Let's go back inside , I'm tired." Lo'ak whispered, Ao'nung gave him a small nod as they made their way inside , walking past his still eating family and laying down to sleep, Ignoring all the looks from Jake.
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The next morning Ao'nung woke up to the feeling of someone shaking him awake. He opened his eyes to see Lo'ak peacefully sleeping , he admired how beautiful Lo'ak looked even when he was just sleeping "Ao'nung." Ao'nung froze to hear the voice of Jake behind him , was he the one who woke him up? "Y-Yes Mr.Sully?" Ao'nung stuttered out as he turned to face Jake "follow me boy." Jake spoke in a stern and serious voice "Yes sir." Ao'nung quickly replied as he slowly stood up as to not wake up Lo'ak.
Ao'nung followed Jake outside the marui , they stopped right outside the marui but not close enough for the other Sully's to hear them. "What do you want from my son." Jake immediately asked , his face being dead serious as he stared down at Ao'nung. "His safety and friendship, sir." Ao'nung replied calmly , remembering he had this same encounter with Neteyam a few weeks ago but knew better then to react the same way he did with Neteyam. "Is that so?" Jake asked in a sarcastic tone , arms crossed and his head slightly tilted which reminded Ao'nung of whenever Lo'ak would also tilt his head in confusion "Yes sir, I only speak the truth." Ao'nung held his head up high , his face showing no signs of doubt which Jake noticed " Good , I trust you kid." Jake put a hand on Ao'nungs shoulder as he gave him a smile before his face turned serious once again "but if I hear from any of my children that you hurt Lo'ak in any way possible, physically, mentally or emotionally.. I promise to eywa that you'll never see the light of day again." He threatened before going back to a smiling and cheerful expression "got it?" Ao'nungs eyes widen at the threat but nodded "Yes sir."
