A drop in the ocean: Neteyam x Reader

Chapter 8

"But Y/n-" you cut him off

"Lo'ak, think about Tsireya. Ever since we got here. You have been a magnet to her. Think about it, you don't feel for me, what you feel for her."

He took a deep breath. Tears brimming in his eyes. 

"You're right. I just couldn't admit it to myself"

The truth is Lo'ak was scared for what he felt for Tsireya. He knew she had the power to shatter him. With you it was easy. With Tsireya it was completely different and his connection with Tsireya was undeniable.

"I'll always love you too Y/n"

He pulled you into a hug that was suffocating.

"If Neteyam hurts you i'll kill him." you laughed

"You know he would do it himself first."

Neteyam couldn't sit Inside the hut anymore. You were his and he was taking his claim. For once in his life he was going to be selfish. He stood up marching to find you.

When he saw the two of you pulling out of a hug smiling, he grabbed your hand and pulled you behind him.

"Lo'ak, you are my brother. But you cannot be with Y/n. I love her and I will fight for her."

Your heart swelled with happiness. You hugged him from behind.

"Neteyam..." you pressed your cheek against his back and let him go. He turned to look at you, confused. He thought you would be mad for acting possessive.

"Bro, you can chill. We just talked and I understand now. Its okay. I hope the two of you are very happy." Lo'ak hugged his brother.

Neteyam hugged his brother back tighter. Happy that he wouldn't lose his brother or fight with him.

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The following day was like walking on a cloud. You were so happy Neteyam was yours, and you were his. It was still low-key since you it had only been official since yesterday.

Neteyam was so happy. The girl he loved forever was finally his.

Then tragedy struck. Ronal's Tulkun and Calf was murdered by the sky people.

Everyone was crowded together.

"We are at war with the sky people!"

"We cannot attack, they will destroy you" Jake was pleading.

You reached for Neteyam but he stepped forward.

"Listen to him, please!"

Jake grabbed the tracker in Neteyam's hand

"Tell the tulkun if one of these hits them, they are marked for death. This isn't about running away. It's about saving their lives."

Tonowari and Ronal exchanged glances.

"Tell the tulkun. Go now." she said

You watched Lo'ak walk away. All the kids traded glances. We knew where he was going.

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Neteyam got to him first. Trying to convince him to stay. You didn't here what Lo'ak said but whatever it was it hurt him.

Lo'ak jumped in the water.

"Come on! He's going after Payakan."

We all justed in the water our ilu's meeting us. Kiri and Tuk had joined us as well.

We finally reached Payakan but he was acting weird.

"What's wrong!" Lo'ak yelled. Payakan turned and we all saw it.

"Shit!" He yelled. Payakan had been marked. "Come on help me"

We all jumped onto Payakan. Pulling hard.

"They are coming!" Tsireya yelled. You turned, the boat was far but barreling towards you guys.

"Call this in!" Neteyam yelled still pulling. Lo'ak listened to his brother.

"They are getting closer!" you yelled. This wasn't going go work.

"Grab the rope!" you yelled, Neteyam grabbed it, threw it to you, and jumped on the ilu.

"Now!" you all yelled.

The tracked finally came out with all your efforts.

"It's out!" Tuk yelled. She really shouldn't be here right now.
"Let's go!" Ao'nung yelled

Neteyam grabbed the tracker.

"I'll lead them away." this scared you. What if he got hurt, but there was no time to argue. He took off.

You felt charges explode in the water and we're scared. Please be okay.

You hopped on your ilu with everyone else and hid in the tall seaweed. All you thought of we're Neteyam. But then you became more afraid. Submarines have entered the water. They were coming for you guys.

You quickly scattered. All of you dodging and hiding from the machines. You notice Tuk fall off Kiri's ilu and go after her. You grab her and jump off the ilu to an air pocket.

She started to whine. You soothed her, patting her back.

"It's okay; we're okay." your voice shook. You were frightened. You both screamed when Lo'ak and Tsireya surfaced next you.

"Have you seen Neteyam!" you asked frantic.

"No" Lo'ak shook his head.

"They are coming!" Tsireya was right, the lights were coming toward you.

You all tried to swim away, but the net had already grabbed you, Tsireya, and Tuk.

The net was snatched from the water. Lo'ak tried cutting it, but he was too late. You all made a run for it as the net hit the ground, but rough arms grabbed you all. You fought and kicked, but they were too strong. Before you knew it, you were all cuffed to the front of the boat. You could see Jake and the Metkayinan in front yards away. You looked to your right and left. Where was Neteyam?

"Be strong" you heard Lo'ak to Tuk. He was right.

Neteyam couldn't believe his eyes. The love of his life and his family were cuffed to the boat. He was terrified, what if they hurt you. He was also angry with himself, how could he let this happen. He was supposed to be your protecter. It didn't matter. He knew he was going to get you back. Whatever it takes.

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