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part 25

Mak'korro did not return home that night. He has never fought with his father, ever. His brother had always been the problematic child but never himself.

He sat next to the rushing waterfall of his special island, his alone place. He watched the powerful waterfall with a sad gleam in his eyes, he has never been so torn between his family and his heart before. Mak'korro's head fell into his hands as he felt a headache coming on, he groaned in pain before letting his body fall back onto the cold grass.

His head turned towards the waterfall images of the night Akaia and him shared here not too long ago. He felt his heart speed up as his mind filled with images of her.

Her.

Akaia.

He sighed, his body yearned for her, his heart yearned for her, his soul yearned for her.

But to choose her would mean to abandon his family, his clan.

He closed his eyes as the debate within his mind continued. The headache still pounding away as exhaustion began to overcome him. He fell asleep only to dream of a future together with Akaia, but a future without the family and clan he loved so much.

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Akaia had been awaiting Mak'korro all day, she was excited to meet his friends and socialise more with people her age. She had been helping her mother with chores around their home, but she would occasionally cast glances towards the beach hoping to see the familiar silhouette of a certain blue eyed boy but he never came.

She frowned, did he not want to see her today? He seemed really excited to introduce her to his friends.

Neytiri looked towards her daughter, noticing the far away look and the frown on her delicate face.

"Why do you frown daughter? What is on your mind?" She spoke, following Akaia's gaze towards the beach.

"It's nothing mother, but I think I should get going though. I will help finish the rest of the chores later I promise." Akaia's said as she abruptly got out and left the home.

She was going to look for Mak'korro, maybe he had forgotten? Or maybe he was waiting for her to find him.

She walked along the beach towards the boys family mauri. If he was to be somewhere she should probably check his home first.

She walked up the steps of the home cautiously, this is still the home of the Olo'eyktan she can't just burst in. Akaia reached the entrance of the home and saw Tonowari and Ronal in deep conversation.

She gulped slightly as both their heads turned towards the girl, both the adults faces displaying completely different emotions.

Ronal looked at the girl with a frown while Tonowari looked at her with a sharp glare. The Olo'eyktan shook his head and walked out of sight. Confusion filled Akaia's mind. What the hell was that?

Ronal sighed and walked towards the girl.

"Im so sorry if I have interrupted anything Ronal, I was just trying to find Mak'korro." Akaia scrambled to explain as the Tsahìk stopped infront of her.

"I know sweet girl but we dont know where his is as of right now." Ronal said with a sad frown on her face, her hand slowly caressing her swollen belly,

The Sully girl's eyes widened, "You dont know where he is?" She asked.

The woman shook her head, "He didn't sleep here last night, I was actually hoping he would've been with you."

Akaia shook her head, "What happened? Do you know? Why didn't he sleep here?" Questions fly out of her mouth as she tried not to panic about the information she had just received.

The Tsahìk's sighed and slowly guided Akaia down the stairs of her home, "Mak'korro and his father got into a fight last night and he hasn't been home since. Im sure he is fine, Eywa would've told me if he isnt. Im sure he just needs some space."

Akaia shook her head, "A fight? About what? What would cause him to leave like this? It doesn't sound like something he would do."

"Its not my place to say anything my sweet girl, he will tell you in due time. He will be fine but he just has a lot on his mind that he needs to think about. Give him time, he will be home soon I know it." The older woman said, flashing Akaia a reassuring smile. 

"Now go, enjoy this beautiful day. Mak'korro will be home soon don't dwell on this and make the most of your day Akaia." The woman said before offering a wave and walking back up the stairs with a slight waddle.

Akaia sighed, dont dwell on it? Easier said than done. She wanted to find him and make sure he's okay as she has had her fair share of arguments with her parents.

Akaia decided to continue looking for the boy. She didn't want him to be alone and she will search all day if she has to.

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