A New Beginning on Pandora | ☑️

.9.

We rode out to the four winds. To the Horse Clans of the plain to the Ikran People of the Eastern Sea. When Toruk Macto and the Tsahik rider of First Dawn called them, they came.

After gathering as many clans as we could, we returned to the Tree of Souls where everyone recuperated from the long journey. Jake had gotten somewhat of a makeover, wearing a thin sort of forehead guard as he weaved different feathers and beads into his hair. As for me, I was gifted a small headpiece by all 15 clans we have joined with collectively, as their welcome as a new fellow leader.

It was a beautifully crafted piece. It was a crown shape but wasn't made out of sparkling diamonds or any of the sort. It was a simple, white wood carved into an arch sharp as it sat in my hair. Intricate designs weaved within it with a singular lapis lazuli. It's meaning being truth and compassion.

As Jake and Grace, who was doing much better now, went to meet up with Trudy at the bunker to talk with Max, I stayed behind with Tsu'tey to discuss tactics. "It seems our bow and arrows do not work on their flying machines." My mate stated as we sat with the other clan leaders.

"Then how will we fight?" The leader from the horse plains asked. "We have something they do not. We understand the workings of these mountains. We can easily take them by surprise with our attacks. They're tracking equipment does not work around here, meaning they fire at us by their own sight." I replied as they all chatted amongst each other.

Then, the leader of the Ikran People turned to us. "What about the ones on the ground?" She asked. "We managed to steal a couple of guns that were made for the Avatars. Besides that, our arrows can pierce the unprotected forms of the humans and the glass of their machines on land much easier." I informed them since Tsu'tey didn't know much of this either.

"However, no matter what, we must protect the Tree of Souls. If this place is destroyed, all of the Na'vi will be devastated. Their will to fight will dissipate faster than it came." I added as they nodded, heavily agreeing with that statement.

Later that night, I sat in front of the tree as I connect my Tsaheylu with it, immediately feeling a connection with the Na'vi ancestors and even Eywa. "I realize you do not pick sides. However, there will be no sides to pick if you do not lend us just a mere speck of your help. We have gathered as many clans as we could in this short amount of time. But the Sky People have technology strong enough to decimate my previous home. You can search my memories, even, to see the destruction they have caused to the once lusciously green and pure planet called Earth. I have no wish to see the same happen here. Pandora has given me a new life and all I want is to repay the lives that live here by protecting them against these invasive demons. Please... just consider." I say aloud as I hang my head.

Because I was talking to the tree, I failed to hear the quiet footsteps approaching me until I felt a gentle but strong hand on my shoulder. Looking up, I see Tsu'tey looking down at me as he helps me up. "Our Great Mother only does things to balance life. You understand that, right?" He asks me as I shrug, laying my head on his chest as his arms wrap around my waist.

"It was worth a try. We need all the help we can get, Tsu'tey." I reply. He hums before lifting my head up, bringing his down so our noses touched making me giggle. We just took the moment to relish in each other's presence, not having the time to do this with all that has happened. We shared small kisses for the rest of the night, just wanting to comfort one another before the big fight.

"You know, little flower, as soon as I laid eyes on you I could tell you were the one." Tsu'tey whispered in my ear as we laid against the other. "Oh really? I might've thought you were pretty hot yourself, but I was a little preoccupied trying to keep Jake from getting us killed." I joked with a chuckle as he did the same, pulling me closer against his chest.