"Alright, we are here." Lìyìnuk proclaimed with a smile. "Let's make our way up now okay?" She added. "Tsovey, come." She gently ordered, and Tsovey happily obliged, taking her mothers hand. "Can you manage on your own? Or would you like help?" Lìyìnuk chuckled.
"I can do it." Tsovey replied with determination in her eyes.
"Alright." Lìyìnuk laughed, as she watched Tsovey struggle to make the first few steps up the massive tree trunk. "Henilo." Lìyìnuk whispered, gaining her son's attention.
"Yes?" Henilo replied in kind with a chuckle.
"Can you stay close behind her, just in case she slips you'll be there to catch her." Lìyìnuk requested.
"Of course." Henilo laughed and quickly made his way up behind Tsovey.
"I can do it Henilo." Tsovey whined, looking back at her brother.
"I know, I'm not helping." Henilo laughed. "I am just here in case you need me." He added with a smirk.
"Whatever." Tsovey groaned, before continuing up to the tree top.
"They seem to be faring well up there." Lìyìnuk laughed. "Why don't you guys make your way up?" Lìyìnuk smiled, looking at the group of misplaced Na'vi children.
"Alright." Zuko replied for the group. "Lerukì, do you need help getting up?" He asked softly.
"Umm...yes." Lerukì replied nervously.
"Alright, come on." Zuko stated in a goofy tone making the group erupt in laughter, including the young boy. "I've got your back, kid." Zuko proclaims, and with that Lerukì climbs onto Zuko's back. "Hold on tight alright?" Zuko orders softly, gaining a nod from the young boy. Soon after that they were almost to the top of the tree in seconds.
"He moves quickly." Vialo laughed.
"No, he's just a show off." Väluka scoffed.
"Isn't he your best friend?" Amirä cackled.
"Yes, that's why I can say that about him." Väluka groaned, before making his way up the tree followed by Relon.
"My brother is so dramatic, I apologize." Amirä awkwardly chuckled.
"It is alright, family can be like that." Lìyìnuk giggled. Amirä smiled in response before making her way up. Soon Tatal, Sakire and Vialo had made their way up accompanied by Nick, Matt and Chris close behind them. "Sìlaru...you alright?" Lìyìnuk questioned.
Rather than answering Lìyìnuk, Sìlaru hid behind Solko. "It's okay mom I'll help her up, you can go up." Solko smiled.
"Alright, but be quick." Lìyìnuk ordered softly.
"We will." Solko laughed, and Lìyìnuk just nodded before making her way up.
Once Lìyìnuk was out of ear shot, Solko kneeled down so she could be closer to Sìlaru's eye level. "Are you alright sweetheart?" Solko asked softly, but Sìlaru said nothing. Solko sighed, before taking hold of Sìlaru's hands. "Can I ask you something?" Solko questioned. Sìlaru simply nodded in response. "Why don't you speak?" Solko stated with a gentle smile. Sìlaru looked at Solko for a moment, afraid to speak. "Whatever it is, you can talk to me." Solko reassured the young girl. "I will listen." Solko paused, rubbing her thumbs over the tops of Sìlaru's hands. "I will be here for you." She added.
Sìlaru took a deep breath, before parting her lips only a few inches. "I don't know." Sìlaru confessed, tightening her grip on Solko's hands.
"Does speaking make you feel scared?" Solko continued.
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Avatar: The Return of The Songbirds
Science FictionLooking back on the past holds nothing but pain and heartache for me and my family now. We were once a part of the beautiful Tìk'nui clan, but my people were better known as the songbird clan. We were neighbors to all and to no one at the same time...
