A drop in the ocean: Neteyam x Reader

Chapter 2

When Lo'ak heard his mother's words, panic set in. What if you didn't come with them? What if you stayed and he never saw you again? What if you forgot about him? Or worse, found someone else to be with.

Neteyam was just as troubled; after yesterday, maybe you wanted no part of this life. Running from the Sky people, constantly being in danger from his fathers past. You didn't have to suffer the same fate as them.

Kiri and Tuk immediately left to find you; they couldn't just stand there lost in thought like their brothers panicking. By the time they found it was too late. Jake and Neytiri had sat you down and started to talk to you. Neteyam and Lo'ak caught up to Kiri and Tuk, planning to convince you to come.

Kiri noticed the panic and worry on Lo'ak and Neteyam's faces. They were both scared, scared to lose you. Their faces started to crumble when you started crying and hugging their parents. Did this mean goodbye? Lo'ak couldn't take the pain in his chest and walked away, refusing to watch. While Neteyam stood watching, begging from afar that you would come with them.

...

You sat there for a good five seconds trying to process what Neytiri and Jake just said to you.

"I know this is hard, but we want what's best for you. You don't have to leave your home because of us." Jake said, placing a hand on your shoulder

Tears started to flow down your face. It wasn't because you were devastated to leave the forest. Of course, you were sad, but the forest reminds you so much of the life you had with your parents. The thought of losing the Sullys and not going with them upsets you.

"No, no, please, please take me with you. I'll be good. I'll do my part for the family. Please don't leave me behind!" you hugged both Neytiri and Jake. You loved Jake and Neytiri. They took you and treated you like their own. Neytiri was the last link you had to your mother, and losing her would kill you.

"Y/n, of course, we would not leave you." Neytiri took your face in her hands. "We are simply giving you the option. Is this what you want?"

You calmed down a bit, realizing they weren't telling you they were leaving you, but they were offering you to come with them. You started to smile; they cared about you as much as you cared for them. Jake and your father were so much alike, protective and caring but also tough. Neytiri was just as fierce and strong as your mother but also sweet.

Not only that but Kiri, Tuk, Neteyam, and Lo'ak. You couldn't imagine a life without them.

"There is nothing here holding me back from leaving. Where ever the Sully family goes, I will go."

Neytiri and Jake smiled; they were hoping you'd say yes, mainly because Neytiri wasn't blind to how Neteyam and Lo'ak have looked at you lately. She was happy that one of her boys would potentially end up with you.

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Kiri, Tuk, and Neteyam were relieved when they saw you come out of the hut smiling along with their parents.

"Y/n will be coming with us," Jake announced, shaking you playfully by your arms. You laughed and wiped away the lingering tears.

Tuk and Kiri immediately ran up to you, engulfing you in a hug.

"Thank you, great mother!" Kiri exclaimed, you laughed and caressed Tuk's little head. "I'm so happy you're coming with us Y/n" Tuk buried her head into your side.

"Me too, I couldn't leave my sisters," you smiled. The rest of the Sullys walked to their hut to gather whatever they were bringing.

Neteyam was standing not too far away and approaching you. You could see the relief radiating off him. You were happy to see him but where was Lo'ak?