| My ass was supposed to be finishing an essay but got too distracted thinking about Neteyam while listening to 'Like a Tattoo' soo here we are.
Paring: Neteyam x Metkayani reader
Summary: The reader builds a relationship with Neteyam but soon after, the humans invaded and you know..when Neteyam got shot the reader carries him to safety with the others and talks to him slowly while he was passing away.
Genre: Angst (Not sure if I can say heavy)??
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From the moment he laid eyes on you, you were always beautiful in his eyes. Gorgeous. It all happened when you appeared behind Roxto, walking behind him as you heard the news that another clan was here, curious to find out which. Neteyam noticed the glance, everything you were giving him. The soft smile, the whole time his dad was trying to convince Tonowari and Ronal into letting him stay, his family.
Hell, you were happy that your mother had accepted them. Now, you were able to be with Neteyam more. Helping the boy out, in any way possible. You wanted him to feel like he was part of your clan. Part of you and your people. And by doing that, you had to embrace him. Help him feel like he was getting there, getting close to becoming and fairly blending in with your clan.
It happened when the two of you happened to be in the water, a little far from where the others were. Tsireya had handed you a rock, before swimming away. Guessing she wanted you to throw it, you faced Neteyam, holding it up to him, watching the look on his face slightly change.
"Neteyam, I will throw this rock and you will have to go after it." Before he could say anything you threw the rock down. Seeing it fall into the water, slowly sinking. That's when you saw him inhale and go down. You waited, curiosity flooding your mind. 'Was he going to get it? , 'Was he going to retrieve it back to you' More thoughts swelled in your mind. Before you could think some more, the boy jumped up from the water, slightly breathing heavily as you saw his hair all over his face.
He looked happy. That's when he held the rock up, showing you. The joy plastering onto your face. You felt joy. This was the longest he was able to go underwater, without struggling. "You did it Neteyam! Good job!" You smiled, holding his hand, pure joy on your face. Neteyam was happy himself, a smile spreading across his face. "You're learning so quickly!" You praised him, letting him know that he did a good job. That he was learning fast, faster than you've ever seen.
After a bit, you swam through the water with Neteyam, showing him more of the beautiful animals while staying near him. When he had to take a break, you would go up with him before going down. You enjoyed his company, the boy always wanting to be near you and learn more of your ways. You enjoyed that he was curious. You enjoyed that he wasn't judgy on how your people lived and he too, enjoyed how you never judge him for not being the same as you.
It's been a couple of days, you and Neteyam enjoyed being together. Sometimes you would swim with him and Kiri, showing them more, bringing them to where more of your clan hung out. It was a blessing, to see them being curious.
But now, you and Neteyam had been alone. He was expressing to you what it was like back home, in their clan. You had listened to him, gathering every detail that he was saying, curious about what he was saying.
"You must have a lot of fun! Flying into the air like that, I would do anything to have that!" You exclaimed, dark purple filling your cheeks. That's when he started making movements with his arms and hand, moving them in any sort of direction, making sure you got the visual image of what he was explaining. "It goes in the sky! Then you have to order it around and lead it for it to know where it's going. You have to guide it" He said, still moving his hands, it made you satisfied a lot. You enjoyed his small talk, your curiosity filling your boredom.
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Unfortunately, happiness didn't stay for a while. Everything had been going as planned that is, until the humans invaded. You were with the crowd, your clan getting into a fighting mood,(their tongue literally movin still scares me) and you were listening to Jake, talking about the humans. How the humans can kill you, how they had different varies of what and using methods for killing such innocent Na'vi's. Your heart broke at this. Had your mother been right? Had your mother been right that Jake Sully and his family would've brought their troubles onto you. Your eyes were watering, your curly hair drenched, sticking onto you as your eyes forward to Neteyam.
The look he gave you. It was a sad look, as if saying I'm sorry As if saying, he didn't mean to put all of his troubles onto you. You could only let your tears drop, sadness washing over you as you placed your head down. Though, you couldn't be mad. You couldn't* You knew this wasn't Neteyam's fault. You knew that if he wanted to change this, change what was happening he would.
While attempting to help Tsireya and Ao'nung, you were caught by the humans, luckily you were with you Tsireya, though everything hurts. Your mind was somewhere else, racing. Panic fills you with such worry. You worried, worried about so many things. You were worried about Neteyam. You were worried if he was going to be okay but you were also worried about your and your sister's condition.
Just then, while you were pulling against the orange handcuffs you heard a "Neteyam!" Causing you to look over and see the boy you were waiting for. There he was, jumping down onto the construction, taking out a knife as he freed Tsireya, Tuk, then you. He placed his hand on your cheek, your eyes softening at the movement.
"Yawne, go with your sister and mines! You have to go and get to safety" The only thing you could do was stare, stare into his eyes as you hesitated a little. Though with the tugging on your arm made by your sister that was enough to send you out of your trance. You then stood up, grabbing Tuk's hand as the three of you jumped into the water. Though, you noticed Tuk going the opposite it, making you alert Tsireya.
"Tuk! Where are you going? Come back!" You shouted, a tint of worries spreading across your face.
"Sully's stick together!" That's when you saw her go underwater, making you groan softly as you followed, holding Tsireya's hand, swimming underwater with her. Tsireya and you continued swimming, before reaching the construction you lifted your body from the water, pulling onto the bars, Tsireya and Tuk following along. Just then, you went into the area, sneaking through as you and Tsireya followed Tuk's movement, Tsireya letting out whispers of Tuk's name.
Insight, you were able to see Kiri making your heart thump. You go over to Kiri, jumping close to her and letting out a small "Shit, Kiri" before freeing her. Just then, someone grabbed you, the strong grip making you wince.
You could hear the others saying your name, the person throwing you into the water. With the rough landing, you couldn't help but blink a couple of times, your arms moving trying to be clear on your surroundings. That's when your Ilu came, guiding you through a safe area. When you were there, you looked around. Desperately, searching for Tsireya, Tuk, and even Kiri. After a bit, Tsireya came up, your eyes watering as you hugged your sister.
"Sister! Are you okay?" You asked, checking her for injuries. Tsireya reassured you, her ears perking back as the two looked around. Time felt like it was passing, the both of you waiting for someone else to appear. Though, that's when you noticed Lo'ak and some other human boy. You couldn't help but seem scared at the human boy, but despite him being there Lo'ak didn't react in such a way so you didn't panic.
A familiar boy rises from the water. It was Neteyam. Expect, his face looked hurt. You stared at him, tail swishing softly as you went close to Neteyam, getting off of your Ilu. "Nete, what happened?" You softly asked, hearing him wince in pain. Had something happened? Did he get injured?
"Skwxang, I've been shot" Your heart stopped. You could feel your eyes wandering as you fleed into action, the other's doing the same. The other's voice went through your ears, sounds going through one ear and out the other. You made sure to hold Neteyam close, tears threatening to fall out of your eyes as you and the others got Neteyam up onto the rock. Lo'ak was quick to put pressure on his chest, the panic sounds filling the area.
Just then, you realized Jake and Neytiri had arrived. Your head turns to them, glancing both of them in the eye. The panic looked on both of their faces, it hurts you to see them like this. Especially since they were nice people. Your hands went onto Neteyam's cheek, Neytiri going close as she held onto her son's arm. Neteyam's breathing was rapid, so rapid. He was struggling to breathe, struggling to even keep his head up. You could see that.
"Y-yawne" You could see him struggling to speak, the sight making you upset. But you knew you had to stay strong. You knew you couldn't break down in Infront of him so easily. He had to see you strong, he had to make sure that he knew you were alright.
"Nete.." you whisper, your eyes watering. Your heart broke even more, hearing Neteyam say to Jake that he wanted to go home. The only thing you could do was hold the boy, showing him a soft, weak, smile. Trying to tell him that he was okay, trying to show him that he was okay.
"Your okay...Nete..please.. don't worry. Our Mother will take..care of you." You whispered, going close to his forehead, and kissing it. That's when you heard his breathing stop. The rapid breathing goes into a silent breath. His eyes stopped moving. Your tears finally dropped, hearing Neytiri cry out and hold her son against her chest. You could even hear the soft cries of Tsireya, your eyes glancing over at her.
The only thing you could do was sit back, wiping your tears as they wouldn't stop coming.
"Nete..yawne" You whisper, holding onto his cold arm, your gaze fixed on the boy in his mother's arm.
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Oh my god, I finally finished this dayum story, I hope you guy's honestly enjoy this. I tried making this story LONG enough since the other wasn't long. 🤭 Anyways, enjoy this lovely-cute-sad angst of a story.
Also please ignore any spellin or grammar mistakes, thank you 😭😭🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾
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