Eywa's Gift || An Avatar: The Way of Water x reader fanfic

2. Nature's beauty

Vibrant yellow eyes watch the prey in their sights, their arrow stretches out ready to release a strong forceful arrow into the side of the Hexapede's neck, its darkened blue body shimmer from the rays of the sun, however a sound of distant giggling catches the attention of the predator causing their ears to twitch at the unexpected sound, unfortunately, the prey that was about to meet its end heard it as well causing it to run off. A frustrated sigh exits from the Na'vi.

His ears twitch once again at the sound of laughter that is a bit louder this time. Standing up from his predatorial stance, Neteyam decides to follow the sound hoping it isn't Kiri and Tuk who were persuaded by Lo'ak to do something they aren't allowed. Neteyam sighs at the thought. Lo'ak really needs to be more responsible.

Stealthily, Neteyam manoeuvres his way through the thick trees with finesse and speed, grabbing fleshy vines and quickening his pace. Nearing the source of the sound, an unfamiliar voice stops Neteyam in his tracks. It was confirmed that it wasn't anyone he knew. Using his hunting skills of stealth, Neteyam tamely climbs a thick tree with the intention of gaining a high-view advantage. Once he is in position his eyes flicker to a clearing, it was strange as he has never seen this area before.

Beautiful flora surrounded the area and a large pond was in the middle. It was exquisite. However, the area wasn't what drew his attention, it was the feminine figure standing waist-deep in the midst of the pond. His view was locked onto her backside as she was turned away from him. Curiosity and shock engulfed his mind as his gaze as he observed the young Na'vi woman in the distance, her long white hair which was neatly tied floated into the pond.

Was she part of a different clan? Perhaps the Twakami, or Metkayina clan?

Although Neteyam has never seen nor heard of a Na'vi that had such features as the woman in the distance. They are deep in the forest far from the sea, so there isn't a chance she is part of a reef clan..is there?

From what he could see the clothing she wore resembled that of which he was familiar that Norm would wear when he is in his Avatar. Perhaps she was an avatar? Either way, Neteyam will have to report this to his father...on the other hand, he isn't supposed to be here, he might have to keep this to himself for the time being.

He unconsciously smiles as he hears her laugh, the fish surround her, some of them jumping in a play-like formation. It was almost as though they were communicating with her.

'Neteyam?' The stern sound of his father's voice through the comms knock him out of his reverie, his face turning serious. 'Once you are done with the hunt, I need to speak with you.'

For a moment Neteyam keeps his inquisitive gaze on the young woman in the distance, roaming her figure interrogatively.

'Neteyam,' The stern voice knocks him once again out of his trance.

'Y-yes, sir. Will do,' He stutters, mentally smacking himself for allowing himself to get distracted. He can't help but look back at the unfamiliar woman once again, but this time he doesn't see her only a flash of white hair disappearing into the trees distant from him.

Deciding not to ponder on it too long, he takes this as his sign to leave. Hurriedly, but with the same stealth, he moves away from the secretive clearing. Once he is a distance away, he hollers calling his Ikran, making his way to head in a different direction with the objective of a successful hunt, as it is shameful to go on a hunt but bring no reward from your journey. And this time he'll make sure to be extremely far from this area since the alluring giggling of the strange Na'vi woman was more distracting than he would like to admit.

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You hear the distant sound of brushed footsteps retreating but decide not to think about it as it might just be a fauna of some sort. Walking back from a particular flora that distracted you for a moment, it had bioluminescent properties so of course you allowed yourself to be distracted. You walk back into the refreshing invigorating pond and close your eyes, allowing your body to gently fall back into the pond letting your body float on the cool water as the fish below you swim in a pattern as though framing your shadow from underwater. Your long white hair wasn't tied up this time, as it was floating around you, it would look as though you were a tree, your hair resembled the crown of the tree and your body was the trunk. If someone were to witness this who knows what they would think.