I saw your Neteyam x human reader story, and wanted to see if I could request something similar for Loak maybe? A general idea would be a human girl who was born on Pandora like spider, maybe they're siblings? I don't know, but they end up taking the reader with them to the Metkaniya Clan.
omgs of course! i was actually writing something similar earlier, so here it is~
warnings~ use of y/n, language, violence, blood, death mentioned, please lmk if i missed any!
summary~ you're the twin sister of Spider, and after nearly being captured with your brother you are brought to the Metkayina clan with the Sully family.
Your hands clasp the now crushed flower in your hand as you walk with the others. Your brother rushes past you, nearly knocking you down as he tries to keep up with Lo'ak.
"Come on, we're gonna leave you! if you don't hurry up!" he calls out as he runs ahead.
Sighing you smile and jog to catch up, dropping the now crushed flower to the forest floor. The sound of the insects buzzing, and animals distracts you, and you walk face-first into Lo'ak, "What is that?" he questions as Kiri walks forward.
Standing on your tip toes, you try to see past them but to no avail, "What's what? I can't see!"
Lo'ak walks forward and you follow after, your mouth opening in a gasp when you see what lies on the forest floor. A large footprint was imprinted in the mud.
"It's way too big for a human," he whispers as he crouches down to observe it.
"Avatars?" your brother questions as he joins Lo'ak.
"Maybe..." he trails off, "but they're for sure not ours."
You slowly walk after them as Kiri stands, "What are you doing?"
"Tracking," Lo'ak shushes her as his eyes flick back and forth across the ground.
After following Lo'ak and your brother for a moment he puts out his hand to stop you and Kiri.
"We are never supposed to come here," she comments as you look over his shoulder, and feel your blood run cold.
At least three Avatars were walking around the long abandoned and forgotten trailer as they talked in hushed tones.
"Dad is going to ground you," Kiri says her voice dripping with sarcasm, "For life."
"Let's go," Lo'ak whispers, a mischievous glint in his eyes as he stalks forward with your brother in tow.
Groaning you grab his arm, "No, what if they see you?"
Pushing your hand away Lo'ak ignores your plea and continues to the clearing.
Lo'ak draws his bow as he peeks through the leaves of a tree, watching as the avatars move, seeming to scout the area.
"Bro," Spider whispers, his voice full of awe, "that's where your dad and my dad..." he trails off and turns to face Lo'ak, "fought."
Lo'ak's eyes widen as he looks closer at the clearing, "That's your dad's actual suit!"
You grab the small knife from your waist and hold it in front of yourself as you move towards them, "We need to go. Now," your voice is stern and cold as you glance over at the avatars, one with a familiarity that you just can't place.
"I gotta call this in," Lo'ak whispers as he turns to follow you back to Kiri and Tuk.
Your brother rushes after him hissing under his breath not to be overheard by the intruders at the old shack, "No bro we're gonna get in trouble!"
Your hands tremble slightly as you sheathe your knife, not seeing much of use for it now as Lo'ak tapped his communicator, "Devil Dog, Devil Dog. This is Eagle Eye, over."
You can't help but giggle a bit at the code names. Sure it was supposed to be serious so that if anyone hacked the comms or got a hold of one, information wouldn't be leaked but you still found it a bit silly.
"I got eyes on some guys. They look like avatars, but they're in full camo and carrying ARs. There's six of them, over."
You can hear the frustration in Jake's voice as he asks your location and Lo'ak responds, "We're at the old shack."
You twist another flower around your finger as you zone out, not noticing the conversation was over until Lo'ak grabbed your hand tightly and began pulling you into the trees, "Keep up," he whispered, voice shaky as you stumbled over the roots of trees.
You try to keep up as Kiri whispers, "You're going to be in so much trouble."
Shushing her Lo'ak's grip on your hand tightens and he pulls you along faster, "Kiri, stop."
"It's almost eclipse, come on!" Tuk shouts before an avatar shoots out from behind the tree in front of her and grabs her.
She screams as Lo'ak and your brother both notch their bows and you grab your knife. The metal hilt is cool in your palm as you grasp it tightly, glaring at the avatars now surrounding you.
"Put it down! Put it down!" a man screams as you drop your knife.
That voice, it was so, familiar. But you still couldn't place it, and it made your head ache when you tried. Gripping your temples you groaned in pain as one of them yanked you backward. Screaming you try to pull free but they yank your hair, making you hiss in pain.
"What have we here?" interrupts a voice.
Turning your head to the voice you look up and feel another wave of pain rush through your temples. He squints at you and then turns away as the man holding Kiri holds up her hand.
"Hey Colonel, check it out, four fingers. We got a half-breed."
He looks at Kiri before turning to Lo'ak, "Show me your fingers."
Lo'ak raises his hands, flipping off the Colonel as he glares at him.
The Colonel laughs, "You're his, aren't you?"
Lo'ak only hisses in response, baring his teeth as the Colonel smiles, "You're his alright."
You shout as he grabs him by the neck and lifts him up, "Let him go!"
The woman's grip on you tightens as you snarl at the man, "If you hurt him, I'll kill you!"
He ignores you as he tightens his grip on Lo'ak's neck "Where is he?"
"Sorry, I don't speak English," he answers as the Colonel bares his teeth.
"Where is your Father?" he hisses, voice full of annoyance as he yanks Lo'aks hair.
You can feel your blood begin to boil as your foot taps against the ground in search of your knife.
"Really? This is how you wanna play it?" asks the Colonel as he tosses Lo'ak to the ground, and approaches Kiri.
The woman's grip on your arm loosens as she grabs onto Lo'ak, and you use the opportunity to dive for your knife as your brother calls out, "Hey! Don't hurt her!"
He hisses as the Colonel turns to him, "What's your name kid?"
"Spider... Socorro," he reluctantly answers.
A boot stomps down on your hand as it wraps around the metal handle of your knife. You hiss in pain, looking up at the man, whose eyes are now lit with curiosity, "And you?"
Glaring you grit out, "y/n, Socorro."
His foot leaves your hand and he waves the man away from your brother. A look of confusion washes over his face as he crouches down next to you.
"Nobody calls me that," your brother says as you move to stand.
"Well, I'll be damned," he says, his voice hollow and his eyes unreadable as they move from your brother to you.
"Well, I figured they sent you back to Earth."
"You can't put babies in cryo, dipshit," he snaps as you tuck your knife back into your pocket.
He motions for the man to grab him again, and you feel the woman yank you up by the arm, her grip tight enough to bruise.
"Iron sky blue one actual," he says ignoring him.
You can feel Lo'ak's eyes on you, so you turn your head to look at him, "Are you okay?"
Your voice is quiet and hoarse from the screaming as his eyes narrow, "I should be the one asking you that. He almost broke your hand, no wait- did he?" his voice is heated as he glares at the Colonel's back, "If he did I'll-"
Shaking your head you give him a tight smile to conceal the pain in your wrist, "No, I'll be fine. I-" the sound of helicopter blades interrupts you and you look up.
Four helicopters in the distance, mere specs now, and you feel your stomach drop. Where were they planning on taking you?
You blew a stray piece of hair out of your face as you saw your father, could you really call him that though? out of the corner of your eye pick up a skull from the AMP suit on the ground. His AMP suit.
"You want us to recover these remains?" the man next to him asked as he pocketed the dog tags.
You bit back a gasp as he crushed the skull in his hands, the powder and pieces left now falling to the forest floor.
It didn't take long after that for the sun to set and for the plants to give off their bioluminescence. You flinched as the woman yanked your head back and clenched your hands into fists.
The woman communicating with the Colonel had said she would be here in three minutes, but your mind still spiraled thinking about what they would do with you once you were aboard their ships.
Hearing a small clicking noise you looked to the trees and smile, it looks like you wouldn't be leaving with them after all.
Lo'ak's eyes met yours as you heard the calling grow closer and he gave you a reassuring nod as the rain started to pick up.
You could hear Kiri pray to Eywa as the man holding onto her Tsaheylu screamed for her to shut up, "Shut u-"
His words were cut short when an arrow pierced his skull and you gasped as the woman let go of your arm. You fell to the ground as the opened fire on the trees and unsheathed your knife, burying it into her leg. Screaming she aimed her gun at you, but before she could pull the trigger a cloud of green smoke surrounded you.
Stumbling to your feet you felt a hand grab your arm and pull you forward, "Run!"
You stumbled through the forest, trying to keep up with the figure dragging you along. You couldn't see much through the thick green smoke, but you could hear the sound of gunshots and screams echoing behind you.
"Come on, you need to run faster!" Lo'ak shouted, but his voice sounded distant, as if you were in a dream, or your ears were filled with cotton.
Stumbling again, this time your feet tangled in the roots of a tree, sending you face first to the ground, a feeling of warmth spreading through your abdomen as you felt someone lift you up.
Lo'ak's blood ran cold when he felt your hand go limp in his. Turning back he saw your body laying half over a log, crimson spreading across your torso.
Cursing under his breath he quickly lifted you into his arms, "y/n?" his hand moved to take your pulse when a stray bullet flew past.
Lifting you into his arms he quickly caught up to his parents and siblings, his Father's face falling when his eyes landed on you.
Lo'ak's eyes lingered on you as his grandmother began treating your wound, "If you keep staring like that, you won't be able to help," she scolded him.
Lo'ak quickly shook his head and looked away, his heart pounding in his chest. He couldn't lose you, not after everything you had been through together.
As his grandmother worked on your wound, Lo'ak took a deep breath and tried to calm himself. He needed to be strong for you, to make sure you would live.
Hours passed as you lay unconscious, your breathing shallow and weak. Lo'ak refused to leave your side, his hand holding yours tightly as he prayed to Eywa.
Finally, as the first light of dawn began to filter through the cave opening, you stirred. Lo'ak's heart leaped in his chest as he saw your eyes flutter open.
"Lo'ak?" you murmured, your voice weak and hoarse.
"I'm here," he said softly, his relief evident in his voice.
You smiled weakly at him, and Lo'ak felt tears prick at the corners of his eyes. He had never been so scared in his life.
His hands caught your arms as you tried to stand, "You'll tear your wound if you move too quickly."
Averting his eyes as you question where your brother is he laments and whispers, "They have him."
You looked at Lo'ak with confusion and concern in your eyes, "Who has him? What do you mean?"
Lo'ak took a deep breath, trying to steady himself before he spoke. "The RDA," he said, his voice shaking with anger. "They took him. When they had us captured, he got separated," he trails off as you stand, hobbling to the entrance.
"Hey! No, you need to rest, lay down-"
"No!" you cut him off, your voice still hoarse from the previous days' events, "I'm going after him, this is just a flesh wound, alright?"
His grip on your hand tightens when a voice clears their throat. Standing at the entrance is Neytiri and behind her Jake. You flinch as her eyes narrow at you, and take a step back.
"We need to talk," Jake says, his voice stern as you take a seat in front of the fire.
His eyes are cloudy as he regards you, "We are leaving," his voice strains as he continues, "Norm will be here in the morning to get you."
Your face twists in confusion, "Leaving? Where are you going, to get my brother back?"
You snap the last part and Neytiri hisses at you her eyes narrowed as her ears pinned back against her head, "Ignorant child."
Grumbling you snap, "I can hear you," Lo'ak coughs to cover a nervous laugh before turning to his father.
"I want to bring her with us," he laces his fingers with yours and you feel your face heat up.
Shaking his head Jake sighs, "No, it's too dangerous. And besides, the Metkayina won't accept a skyperson."
His eyes meet yours as he stands to leave, "Mo'at will tend to your wounds until Norm gets here with the chopper tomorrow," and with that, he and Neytiri leave, leaving you alone with your thoughts and Lo'ak sitting beside you.
His hand gently pushes your hair away from your face as you look up at him, "So, you're leaving," you trail off before pulling the furs closer to your body.
He frowns before exclaiming, "I'll take you with me," his hands clasp yours as you look at him, confused.
"Norm won't be here till' morning and we leave tonight, I'll sneak you onto my Ikran."
You hesitate, unsure of what to do. On one hand, you want to stay and find your brother, but on the other hand, you don't want to put yourself or anyone else in danger. You look into Lo'ak's eyes, searching for any doubt or hesitation, but all you see is determination and a fierce desire to help you.
"Are you sure?" you ask him, your voice barely above a whisper.
He nods, his grip on your hand tightening, "I won't leave you here alone, not after what happened. We'll find your brother together."
You take a deep breath, nodding in agreement. "Okay," you say, your voice stronger now. "Let's do it."
Lo'ak smiles at you, relief evident in his eyes. "I'll go get everything ready," he says, standing up from the fire. "Just stay here and rest."
As he leaves the cave, you settle back onto the furs, your mind racing with thoughts of what's to come. You know that this decision could be dangerous, but you also know that you have to do everything in your power to find your brother. Especially when he's in the hands of your... father.
The day flies by and in no time, it's nearing eclipse. Soon enough, Lo'ak returns, carrying a small pack on his back. "Are you ready?" he asks you.
You nod, standing up. Lo'ak leads you to the edge of the cliff, where his Ikran is perched, waiting for him.
As you approach, it lets out a low hiss, eyeing you warily. Lo'ak places a reassuring hand on its neck, whispering something in Na'vi you don't quite catch. The Ikran seems to relax at his touch, and he motions for you to climb onto its back.
You hesitate for a moment, unsure of how to do it. Lo'ak notices your hesitation and helps you climb up, settling you in front of him. He holds onto the Ikran and leans forward when he hears the sound of his family coming forward, concealing you from their view.
You hold onto Lo'ak tightly as the wind rushes past you, the stars shining brightly above. As you fly farther away from the forest, your thoughts turn to your brother and your father, wondering what he wants from you. And why you feel such pain when you see him.
You feel the cold glares of the Metkayina as you come to a stop beside Lo'ak and Kiri, your eyes on the ground.
"We seek uturu," Jake says as he greets the Tsahìk and Olo'eyktan glance at each other, their expressions unreadable.
You can feel yourself shrinking down, praying they don't
Ronal steps forward, her eyes scanning you carefully, "What is the reason for bringing a skyperson here?" she asks, her voice calm but with an edge of anger to it.
Lo'ak steps forward, his hand still clasping yours tightly, "She was injured, and we couldn't leave her behind," he explains, his voice soft.
She nods, her eyes still fixed on you, "Her wounds are severe. But that is no excuse to let a demon in our presence, let alone grant one uturu!"
You flinch at her words as the Olo'eyktan Tonowari steps forward, "We must consider the potential consequences of granting uturu to a skyperson. They have brought destruction to our world before, and we cannot risk them bringing their war here."
Kiri steps forward, her hand on your shoulder, "But she is not like the others. She has learned the way of the Omatikaya Clan, and was practically raised alongside us," she gestures to Jake, Neytiri, Tuk, Lo'ak, and Neteyam.
There is a moment of silence as Ronal and Tonowari exchange looks before the Olo'eyktan finally speaks, "Very well. We will grant her uturu, but only under strict conditions. She must remain under constant supervision and be confined to a designated area. Any breach of these conditions will result in immediate exile from our village."
You feel a sense of relief wash over you at their decision, but also a twinge of sadness at the restrictions placed upon you. However, you understand their caution and are grateful for their willingness to let you stay.
"Thank you," Lo'ak says, bowing his head in respect. "We will ensure that she follows your rules and does not cause any harm."
Ronal and Tonowari nod in unison, and you feel Lo'ak's hand squeeze yours in reassurance.
You spend the rest of the day getting settled into a mauri farthest from the rest of the village, and having your wound tended to. You flinch as Ronal finishes cleansing the wound and takes her leave without a word.
Hearing Jake sigh you look up at him, your eyes immediately falling to the floor when you catch the anger in his eyes.
"What did I tell you?" he snaps as he crosses his arms and starts to pace.
You cross your legs and rest your chin in your palm, "That Norm would be taking me back to the lab."
"And what did you do? You almost got yourself killed!"
His voice is venom laced as you cower back into your bedding, "What if they hadn't bothered asking why you were here and-"
Lo'ak clears his throat interrupting Jake, "Dad stop, please," he pleads as he steps forward his eyes glancing down at you.
"It was my idea," he whispers softly as his head falls to the floor, "I am sorry."
Jake grunts as his tail flits against the ground, then turns to you, "You will stay here and not leave under any circumstance, am I clear?"
He grumbles as leaves, leaving Lo'ak standing in the entrance.
He folds his arms behind his back as he takes a step toward you, "How are you feeling?"
You groan, "Better, although Jake's yelling isn't exactly helping. Not that I can blame him though, I should have just gone back to the lab with Norm."
Sighing you cross your arms as he sits down next to you, his shoulder gently bumping yours as he holds out his hand, "Here, I found this in the sea when I was with Tsireya."
In his palm is a small orange shell, spiral in shape, the texture smooth in comparison. Smiling you look up and take it from him, admiring the intricate patterns on its surface.
"It's beautiful," you say, turning it over in your hand. "Thank you."
Lo'ak nods, his eyes fixed on you. "I know it's not much, but I wanted to give you something to make you feel better."
You smile at him, "It means a lot, really."
The two of you sit in comfortable silence for a while, listening to the sounds of the village outside.
After a few minutes, Lo'ak speaks up again, "I'm sorry for getting you into trouble. I should have known better."
You shake your head, "It's not your fault. I made the decision to go with you."
"I appreciate your apology, though," you add with a small smile.
Lo'ak returns the smile, but then his expression turns serious, "You know, you don't have to stay here if you don't want to. You could leave with Norm and go back to the lab."
You contemplate it for a moment, but shake your head, "I don't think that's a good idea," he looks at you, confused.
"I mean, Tonowari said he didn't want Jake bringing war here, and if Norm came, the other skypeople might be able to find us."
He nods and you watch as he stands, your arm shooting out and grabbing his pulling him back. You can feel his breath catch in his throat as he looks down at you.
"Please don't go," you whisper, feeling the weight of the past few days catching up to you. "I don't want to be alone."
Lo'ak's expression softens and he sits back down, his hand reaching out to grasp yours. "You won't be alone," he says firmly. "I'll be here with you."
You smile gratefully at him, feeling a warmth spreading through your chest. "Thank you," you say softly. "I don't know what I'd do without you."
He squeezes your hand gently, "You don't have to worry about that. I'll always be here for you."
You lean your head back against the wall, the exhaustion finally catching up to you. "Can we just stay like this for a while?" you ask, closing your eyes.
"Of course," he replies, and the two of you sit in silence, hands clasped, as the sounds of the village outside fade into the background.
Feeling his lips on your temple you drift into a dream filled with your father and brother, and you hope your brother will be alright.
"Goodnight, Ma tanhì," Lo'ak whispers as he wraps the blanket around your small frame.
i hope this was okay... i got a little carried away...
thank you for the request! please lmk if you'd like a part 2!'
tanhì [tan.ˈhɪ] n. star, bioluminescent freckle
