Chapter 1: Reunion

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Arno was relaxing in the cave he claimed as his home. He was still with the Metkeyina clan but he wanted to have some privacy

He has learned the ways of the Metkeyina just as he'd done with the Omatikaya. He couldn't actually become one of the people but he does what he can

As he was resting he heard foot steps outside his cave, and a familiar voice call out his name

"Arno!" Tonowari said "I hope I'm not disturbing you"

"No you're fine Tonowari" Arno said as he got up from his hammock "Is there something you need?"

"Today Toruk Makto and his family come to us, seeking Uturu" Tonowari explained

"Uturu? But why?" Arno was surprised that the Toruk Makto was seeking Uturu, he had a feeling something had happened

"He said he wanted to keep his family safe, that he was done with war" Tonowari explained

"I want you to meet them today at noon" Tonowari said, putting his hand on Arno's shoulder "They should meet everyone in the clan"

Arno nodded "Tell them I'll meet them in a few hours" Tonowari nodded, before going leaving the cave

Arno knows that Toruk Makto the 6th is an Avatar named Jake Sully, he's heard the story. Arno wonders if Jake ever met Neytiri, he'll have to ask him

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It was close to noon when Arno swam onto the shores of Awa'atlu where he was supposed to meet Jake and his family

He was a bit early so he just relaxed and thought about the questions he wanted to ask Jake

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Neytiri was nervous, yet very excited

She knew that Arno was most likely still with Metkeyina, which was why she was the one to suggest to Jake that they should go to Awa'atlu for Uturu

It's been sixteen years since she's seen Arno, and so much has changed. She won a war, she's mated to a man she loves, and she's a mother of four children

As she and her family were walking to the shore where they're supposed to meet him, Jake goes to hold her hand

"Are you okay baby?" Jake asked

"Oh, yes I'm okay. It's just been so long since I've seen him" Neytiri said, giving her mates hand a squeeze

"What is Arno like Mom?" Neteyam asked

"Oh, he's the kindest man you'd ever meet. He's a hard worker too, he couldn't properly become Omatikaya but he did his best to help the clan in anyway" Neytiri recalled, a soft smile forming on her face

Jake couldn't wait to meet Arno, many people in the clan talked about him, Neytiri being the one to talk about him the most

As Jake was remembering the stories he was told, Tuktirey pointed towards someone on the beach

"Is that him Mama?" Tuk asked as everyone looked to see where she was pointing, Neytiri couldn't believe her eyes

Arno had grown so much since she last saw him. His fins had gotten bigger and the pink and green on them had gotten more brighter than when he was a young adult. His body was still lean but there were noticeable muscles he had gained

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