Trust

Sixteen: Beginning Of A Journey

"Baby? Is everything...?" His words droned off, my knife lowering from my hair as I looked back at him with a small hum. Tying up the two short bun like spiky ponytails. "Is something the matter love?"

"You're... wearing our clothes." He whispered, looking at the clothes and back at my hair. My fingers placed on my stomach, in thought. "Yes... I thought it was time for a change... I hope it's not bad-"

"No! It- it looks great, I just didn't think you would want to wear them." I smiled at hearing him with a soft hum, looking at the reflective crystal. "Mo'at honestly helped me pick this out, so I could be more apart the clan without feeling self conscious."

I admitted, watching him walk up behind me. His hand brushing the long braid of the bond over my shoulders and placing a kiss on my neck. "You are a walking goddess. Now, are you ready to leave?"

"How long with this trip take?"

"A week maybe. It's not a long journey, but it's a bit of a trip." I hummed softly, a shame... It won't be that long... I nodded to him, turning my head to kiss his cheek and leaving his arms. "Then, what are we waiting for?"

Mo'at was waiting for me when I left the room with Tsu'tey behind me. She smiled at me, taking my hand in hers. "It fits you well 'ite."

"'Ite...?"

"It means daughter." Tsu'tey answered, making me look back at him for a moment before looking at Mo'at who was staring at me with such kind eyes. A warm, motherly look in them. She was proud of me... But why? What have I done? I don't think I did anything of importance.. All I've done... is...

"I can see that doubt swirling in your eyes daughter." Mo'at said, grabbing my chin and forcing me look away from her the ground. Staring ahead, trying to raise my head with pride. "What is troubling you?"

"Why do some call me Tsahìk?" She hummed, seeming to smile at me still. I didn't understand, did she approve...? But... Why? I was an outsider! Surely, they can't want someone like me to play such an important role. "It seems some are seeing your true nature come to light?"

"What are you talking about Mo'at?"

"Your devotion. Your kindness. You pray to Eywa, we all see it, you pray to your Espirit, you guide us in the right directions we need to be and you always out everyone above yourself. The true qualities of a Tsahìk."

"B-but Neytiri..." I whispered, feeling like my shoulders were getting too heavy. Like the weight was back on his shoulders from when Leva told her that she would have to be the one to save everyone from those humans. "Neytiri is strong, yes. She is a wonderful warrior ther would make an excellent leader. But she is not Tsahìk material, she is not spiritual ready."

"A-and I am?" She nodded with a smile as I sat in shock. I remembered there was a time that she seemed to not be able to stand me... But now? Willingly helping me to find a safe place, accepting me in a role of Tsahìk! "But only when you're ready, until then, let's protect our home."

I nod, turning to Tsu'tey who kissed my knuckles before leading to where Sun was standing with the rest of the direhorses. Nakjad whined, crawling toward me and I put my hand on his bottom fin. "Not this time buddy, you need to rest."

He made a sad sound, making me falter a bit before shaking my head. I needed to stay strong. "Look, buddy, you're exhausted. We've been flying daily, you need rest. I don't know how long we'll be gone which means I don't know how long you'll be flying."

He lowered his body more, seeming defeated. "I know you want to come buddy, maybe next time. But how about you watch the younglings over for me! It would really help."