My special one. Tsu'tey x oc

Chapter 9

(The next few chapters are mostly going to be in Riely's pov unless said otherwise.)

Slanted is Na'vi

As the last few years came and went my people lived in peace for the most part with the occasional fight with the sky people here and there. Currently i'm sitting in a small clearing amongst the trees as the atokirina dance among the leaves and branches. This is one of the few places where I can feel at peace outside of home when I'm stressed are places like this. As I sit here enjoying the peace and quiet one of the smaller atokirina comes down towards me. I reach up towards it and it briefly lands in my hands before flying off again. I'm thirteen now. As a matter of a fact i turn thirteen today.

I came here today because while it may be my birthday, yet dad wanted to take me to the Hallelujah mountains to get me an ikran just me and him. We got a little over half way there when we stopped to give the pa'li a break and I found this clearing after I walked off a bit to clear my head. While I'm grateful for my dad and all the things he does for me, I can't help but be nervous anytime we do anything together, especially now. I fear that I will mess up and disappoint him if I do not complete my Iknimaya. Not only do I fear disappointing him but the rest of my family and clan as well. I fear I wont be able to connect with an ikran properly. They only reason im able to ride a pa'li is because for some reason they let me do so without tsaheylu. Riely where are you? We need to get on the move again. Dad calls out as he steps into the clearing. I'm sorry for the delay father. I shall get up and we can go.

As I go to get up, father holds up his hand and moves into the clearing. He sits down and pulls me into his lap as the atokirina move around us. What is troubling you my little viper? You are never this formal with me and now all of a sudden you are so what troubles you? He asks me. I hesitate for a moment when it comes to answering him. I am fearful, father. I tell him my voice wavering slightly. Why are you fearful, little one? If anything you should be excited. This is your big day, and you are going to be the youngest in the clan to get your own Ikran. He says as he puts his hands around my shoulders and back and gives me a playful shake. I chuckle lightly before my face starts to fall again. That's the thing though dad. I start to say as I feel tears well up in my eyes. I am so, so small and tiny compared to everything around me. Children younger than me are bigger than me. It has started to make me feel insecure and afraid, especially now. I say as I turn around in his lab and mush myself against his chest. I fear I will not be able to complete the right of passage due to this. As I tell him this the tears in my eyes finally flow down my cheeks like little streams.

Dad puts his hand on my head and rubs my tears away with his thumb while making me look up at him. I understand where you are coming from daughter. I see you. He says as he then starts to rock us back and forth. Yet there are some things I have to say about that. As I look up at him, my gaze turning from one of sadness to that of curiosity. He continues on, even the smallest of things can become the greatest and strongest of forces. He turns his gaze towards the tree line and stares out into the forest. Take a seed for example. The seeds are some of the smallest things on our planet and yet they grow into mighty trees like that of our home. They also provide food and protection for those who need them. He looks back down at me and smiles. So while you are small now and might be in the future you will be mighty. He then picks me up as he stands and once he is fully standing does he then put me back on my feet. Now let us go, there is still a long way to go. He says as he rushes off to where we left the pa'li.

(Time skip)

We finally made our way up the mountains to the Ikran nest. Well almost we still have yet to do the hardest part of the climb. As we got off the Pa'li I stood facing the giant floating mountains in front of us. As I walked near the edge I accidentally kicked some rocks and they tumbled down to the ground below. I stare and I feel my breath get caught in my throat. My dad walks up beside me and crouches down. Look up. He says and I do. When I looked to the sky I could see three Ikran flying above. I smiled as I knew who was riding those ikrans and my fear disappeared as I knew that if I were to fall all three of them would dive down to catch me. Dad then turns to me and very seriously says. Now you need to time your jumps perfectly or you will miss the vine and fall and we don't want that to happen. So be very careful, time your jumps, and do exactly as I do. He then turns towards the rotating vines of the mountain above us, lets out a cry and jumps grabbing a vine and making his way up. I close my eyes for a moment and feel as the wind blows around me as I gather up my courage.

When I open my eyes again I brace myself and jump, the suspense was like nothing I have ever felt before as I feet the air rush around me. Finally I get closer to the vines and that is when I reach out my hands and grab one. I feel my arm and shoulder strain against my own weight as I try to get a better hold of the vine and when I finally do I look around for a moment before racing my way up to father. It took many long hours of climbing before we finally got to the edge of the cliff that the Ikran nest upon. As I pull myself up I turn around and take in the view whilst resting on the ledge. It was breathtaking, the colors of the sky and earth clashing together as one making a beautiful painting. I sadly didn't get to take in the view for long as the three Ikran and riders from before come charging towards the edge to land. Neytiri and mother get off moms Ikran whilst Sylwanin and Tsu'tey get off their own Ikrans.

Neytiri rushes towards me, scooping me off the ground and twirling me in the air. As she sets me down she exclaims. My little sister getting her own Ikran and before me. That is just not fair now is it. She gives me a playful look before stating. But you have earned it and we are all proud. As she finishes saying it the others come forward to hug me. Mom and Sylwanin come first, the both of them kneeling before me, hands coming to rest upon my shoulder. Do not let Neytiri's teasing get to you dear sister. You have earned this and we are so, so proud of you. Sylwanin states with a huge smile plastered across her face. Mom has tears in her eyes and a proud smile on her face as well. She does not say anything but gives me a big hug before going to stand next to Neytiri. Finally Tsu'tey comes up to me. He bends down, brings me into his arms as he rubs his head on top of mine.

You will do great. He whispers. I just know you will and when you get your Ikran you will become one of the strongest members of our tribe. He then stands back up as dad calls me over. I walk up to dad and he hands me the woven leaf wrap. You will need that for when you choose your Ikran you will know yet they must also choose you. When they do, they will try to kill you. You will need to bind their mouth so as to not get bit in two. Father explains. Now go get your Ikran my daughter I know you will make us all proud. Father finishes his little speech and i look out to the nest before me. I close my eyes, take a deep breath and then when I open my eyes again I walk out towards the Ikran.

(hahaha cliffhanger im so evil!)