Saltwater Cinders

The ocean remembers everything.

When the Sky People came-hungry, loud, burning their way across the islands-they came not for land, but for a man.

Jake Sully readies himself to protect his family.
And the Metkayina opened their waters to war.

Spring brought a child into the reef-Tane, born of tide and light, his first breath taken as shadows gathered beyond the horizon. While he slept, cradled by song, the sea prepared for bloodshed.

Aonung stood at the edge of becoming.

No longer a reckless son, not yet a chief. To protect his people and to keep his best friend alive.

Aonung prepares himself to face fire.