Alya'ra knows loss, and she knows the sea, and the quiet. When the forest people arrive seeking uturu, she is forced to teach them what it means to not just survive the reef, but to live with it. Neteyam does not ask for kindness. She does not offer it. Somewhere between breathless dives and unforgiving tides, something begins to change. Somethings neither name or deny. 'Salt and Silence' is a fanfiction set during the events of Avatar: The Way of Water and Avatar: Fire and Ash. While the story follows the movie's timeline, it introduces significant changes and focuses primarily on the journey of my Original Character (Alya'ra). Note: This story exists in an alternate universe where the character 'Spider' does not exist. Content Warning: This fic is intended for mature audiences and may contain gore, smut, depictions of war, and other sensitive themes. Specific trigger warnings (TW) will be provided at the beginning of each relevant chapter.

Running from a past that's scorched her heart and left her with nothing but ashes, Vireya sets out to find something she can hold on to. Lo'ak has never been understood, never been enough to fill the space his brother left behind. They were both outcasts in their own way, two flames that shouldn't meet- Together, they will either burn brighter than the ashes of their pasts or collapse in the blaze. • Timeline : Avatar fire and ash. • (Do not read if you haven't watched the movie! Spoilers ahead!) • Lo'ak x fem!oc • All credits go to James Cameron. I only own my oc. • Do not plagiarise my work, thank you. #1 Lo'ak : 2025 / 12 / 27 #1 Avatar fire and ash : 2025 / 12 / 26 #1 Avatar the way of water : 2026 / 01 / 02 #1 Spider : 2026 / 01 / 08 #1 Jake Sully : 2026 / 01 / 10 #1 Avatar 2026 / 01 / 13 #1 Tuk 2026 / 01 / 27