꧁𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒌𝒚꧂

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◇A/N◇

{I'm rushing through the whole convo with Tonowari/ronal and Jake bc I'm so sick of writing it lmao sorry yall}

●There's a point in one's life where they face a situation that makes them feel as if this is their breaking point.

Where they can no longer breathe.

Where they physically try to reject their suffering.

Where they run out of tears to cry.

Where they are completely helpless and vulnerable.

Even the Sun will one day exhaust its energy and fade into darkness.

That is why Nîryni clung to her moon. She knew he would shine light back into her heart during the darkest of nights and remind her of just how bright she used to be.

♡

Nîryni was leaning her head onto Lo'ak's shoulder as they sat outside.

He had an arm around her to bring her closer. His thumb rubbed her skin tenderly and occasionally he'd press a soft kiss to her head.

On her lap was Tuk and she softly stroked the girl's head unknowingly luring her to sleep. Tuk had her head tucked under the girl's chin and curled up close to her. One of her hands held onto her brother's while the other held onto Nîryni.

Nîryni wasn't exactly sure why they were so close but she'd like to think it's because she's an only child and it felt good to teach and share her experiences to someone younger than her.

Neteyam stood up behind them, pacing quietly as he listened to the sound of loud voices. Every now and then he'd check on Nîryni to make sure she didn't need anything.

Kiri was looking into a small opening of their home and watched their parents argue with furrowed eyebrows. Her tail would often rub itself along Nîryni's foot as a silent offering of reassurance that she was there for her.

Nîryni appreciated all the love she received but she still felt empty.

She didn't bother trying to even think about what Jake and Neytiri were discussing.

She just felt numb.

When they first arrived she mindlessly started to walk home. Neytiri was the one who gently guided her to their home instead.

Nîryni was glad though as she wasn't ready to return to an empty home just yet.

"Nîryni, can we speak with you?"

Neytiri's soft yet raspy voice made Nîryni glance up.

All she did was slowly hand Tuk over to Lo'ak who watched her worriedly. Tuk whined quietly from the loss of warmth but attached herself to her older brother.

Neteyam put a hand on her shoulder, she grabbed it and looked back at him gratefully.

"I'll be fine."

He nodded at her firmly.

Nîryni hesitantly stepped into the place that held a lot of precious memories.

Jake and Neytiri watched her closely and they could see the dead look in her eyes and it pulled at their hearts.

"We have to leave."

Nîryni didn't think she could take it anymore. Not only did she lose the only family she had but now they were abandoning her. And Lo'ak would be going too. He felt like her lifeline and she needed him right now. Without him it all fell apart.