10 years ago...
"Mom I have to go, you know better than anyone why I need to do this" I told my mother as she was taking out my clothes from my suitcase.
"I know but I just don't think this will be safe for you, going into space for 5 years then going to another planet feels very unsafe" she said sarcastically.
I roll my eyes and smile as I put all my clothes back into my suitcase.
"I promise you as soon as I wake up and get my hands on a computer I will facetime you, plus this is a great opportunity for me"
"Not every religious studies student can train to be a Avatar Driver" I told her and it was her turn to roll her eyes in annoyance.
"I know, I know, I'm just worried is all"
"Your always worried"
"It's my job as your mom to always be worried about what you do"
5 years ago...
Waking up in cryo is the worst experience ever.
Your body hurts and your hungry but you also want to throw up what a great experience...not.
As I get pulled out of my cryo box I hear the station nurse speak.
"You will me hungry, You will be weak, if you feel nausea please use the sacks in your cubbies" he said as I reach for my cubbie and pull out my suitcase.
As I finish getting dressed I look down at my fingers I was born early so I was given 4 fingers and toes on each hand and foot.
Growing up was a challenge, no one wants to hangout with a four fingered freak.
At least that's what kids told me growing up not to mention that I also was born with Albinism.
I'm not saying that I'm a freak for having these things trust me I love it, but people get scared of things they don't really understand.
And apparently they don't understand me and for me that's a good thing.
Once everyone was dressed we all were strapped into a rocket shuttle to Pandora.
The ride was about 2 hours until I was suddenly pulled from my thoughts as a man starts yelling.
"Exo-packs on! Let's go! Exo-packs on! Remember, people,you lose that mask, you're unconscious in 20 seconds, you're dead in four minutes! Let's nobody be dead today! Looks very bad on my report" The man said and I grabbed my Exo-pack pulling it over my head switching it on so I could breath.
As we finally land I take off the harness I'm strapped in and grab my suitcase like everyone else.
Walking into the base like instructed to I take my time watching the factories polluting the air.
It's like humans don't learn from their mistakes the first time they're going to pollute this planet like they did earth.
"Hey, I didn't know we got a ghost here, a beautiful ghost at that too" I hear some boneheaded marine dropout say.
"You want to know something about ghosts?" I tell them and they turn to me with a smug grin.
"Sure what you got sweetheart?"
"Unlike with boneheads like you with ghosts you can see but you can't touch" I tell them and their grins fade as I walk into the base following the other newcomers in the cafeteria.
"You're not in kansas anymore" I hear an older man start his 'Welcome' speech as I walk in and see everyone but him seated.
"You are on Pandora ladies and gentlemen. Respect that fact every second of every day...If there is a hell,you might want to go there for some R&R after a tour on Pandora" He said and I roll my eyes and sit at one of the back tables.
After the whole boring speech I find my way to the science division to find my Avatar tube.
"Hey, you must be Luna, I'm Max one of the scientists here, your the only Avatar Driver on this shift coming here so let me show you your Avatar" Max says and I follow him to a giant blue tube.
"Thanks, I'm happy to finally meet someone who isn't a boneheaded marine...woah" I said as I see how big my avatar got over the years but getting closer I notice a giant difference in my Avatar then the others I've seen before.
"She's white" I state and Max just turns to me smiling at my confused expression.
"As you know we had to take your DNA and mix it with a native Na'vi"
"Since your DNA holds Albinism your Avatar has your genetic mutation"
"She looks just like a real Na'vi native with the her only having four toes and fingers but she holds more of your great genetic qualities" Max said and I just stare and nod with what he said as I'm to focused on my Avatar body.
"You'll be able to try her out later tomorrow as we take her out of her tube but let me introduce you to Grace" Max says and my ears perk up hearing Graces name.
"Wait Grace Augustine is here, on Pandora! I'm going to be working for Grace Augustine!" I say excitedly as Max and I make our way to the link room.
"I know right! Grace Augustine is a legend. But yea she's the head of the Avatar Program you probably know her book about Pandora botany...and here she is" Max says as I see Dr.Grace Augustine doing some work.
"Grace I'd like you to meet Luna Jones the new Avatar driver you know the one that's white" He says and Grace turns to us as she eyes me up and down before speaking.
"I heard your quite advanced in the knowledge of Eywa. How's your Na'vi?" She says and I come up with a greeting to say in Na'vi.
"I have been blessed by the All Mother to be able to be here but I would kill for a piece of pizza now" I said and smile as her stern look fades as she smiles.
"I like her" Grace said as we shake hands and talk about our studies.
Present time...
Five years as past and everything went to shit after Graces school was closed down.
When Grace and I first encountered the Na'vi they wanted to kill us until they saw my hands and abnormal white skin.
As seeds from the tree of souls flew down on my whole body the Na'vi warriors thought of me a sign from Eywa so my Avatar body as been stuck in home tree.
Eytukan and Mo'at took me in as their own and I've been taught the way of the Omaticaya people and became a warrior but I've learned and trained along side Moat as spiritual leader.
After Graces school was shut down I've requested a private mobile site away from Hell's gate only coming back for more food and supplies.
Most of the time I spend my time at the tree of voices but today a tree spirit flew down to my face and I knew someone or something was going to happen very soon.
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• Forever Connected • Jake Sully •
FanfictionAs Luna grew up she as always felt self-conscious about her body and where she lived. She studied religion of Eywa and Avatar training for years and she finally gets to the one place she's been dreaming of. To the one place she feels connected to.
