Jake's New Life

Before I knew it the battle was over and it would only be a few days before it was time to transfer my mind and soul into my Avatar. A few hours after the

battle when I was walking among all the wounded warrior's that had fought the sky people with such bravery. I thanked each and every one of them for their

sacrifice and the ones who had lost family in the battle I gave them my condolences for their lost loved ones because they had been wounded in more ways

than one. As I was walking around the tree of souls I could hear someone trying to sneak up on me but thanks to my mate Niterie's teachings when I first

came here and since then I had a very acute sense of hearing, and thanks to my ex-marine background and her teachings I also knew how to fight. But

Niterie's teachings also taught me how to decipher different footsteps and what creature or person the footsteps belonged to and these footsteps belonged to

my mate. I had mastered the sound of her footsteps. My nerves were so on edge just like everyone else's. When they spoke you could hear the stress in their

voices when I spoke to the other Navi in the area to try and keep everyone as calm as possible, but I knew I could speak to Niterie plainly I turned to face

her and said the traditional greeting in the Navi's native language "I see you Niterie" she smiled at me and returned the greeting I said "I feel all this pain

that the Omanticia and the other clans and feeling is my fault. Technically it is my fault I gave them all the information they needed with those damn video

logs I did. Now loot at all that has happened Hometree destroyed, so many dead Tsu'tay being among them, and it is all because of me and how stupid I

was." My hands had bawled into fists by this time because of my anger at all the bad that had happened. Niterie put her hand on my cheek and said "You

never meant any of this to happen to any of us ma Jake and even though you involuntarily gave them the information, you fought against the sky people,

you are Turuk Mokto and a mighty warrior in your own right. None of this is your fault ma Jake." I smiled at her she always knew what to say to erase any

doubts in my mind "Thank you Niterie your always know what to say to put my mind at ease." I paused then said in a matter-of-fact tone "I am glad that I

came here to learn. When my brother Tommy died I took his place here but at first I did not really care whether I lived or died anymore. My brother was

dead, my legs were no use to me anymore because of the explosion that injured my spine. The first night I met you I thought for sure I was going to die

even though I was fighting I know now that I welcomed the thought. Things turned out much different than I thought they would though. I have you as my

mate and you're strong, beautiful, smart, but most of all you brought back something in me I never thought I would have again, a sense of purpose and

family. You gave me strength when I had none. I guess what I am trying to say is you and the Omanticia mean more to me than my own life. I would rather

die than to see you or the clan hurt or killed." By the time I had finished pouring out my heart to her I felt like a skyawng for how I sounded just then. It

must have shown on my face because Niterie looked at me with those sparkling golden eyes of hers which never failed to pin me in place as she said "You

gave me something as well ma Jake you showed me that even though I felt my life would be nothing but endless pain because of the sky people and duty to

my people. You showed me that that was not true you gave me something I would never get except from my parents, love, respect, and someone I could

love because I chose to not because I had to. You gave me all of that and so much more." I kissed Niterie on the Cheek said "Thank you my darling Niterie."

Niterie blushed then said "the main reason I came was my mother wants to see you." Usually when the Tsahik wanted to see me personally it was not for a

good reason but my new mother-in-law was to be obeyed no matter what, with a dip of my head I let Niterie lead me to where my her mother was. When we

were standing in front of Mo'at I said "I see you Tsahik." Mo'at usually was a stern woman so I rarely saw her smile and when she did it was never at me. So

when she smiled at me it knocked me for a loop. "Hello Jakesully I have been communing with Eywa on matters of great importance and both surrounding

you." Mo'at said I was confused on what matters of importance in the clan could surround me. "The clan needs an Olo'aktan but I did not know what to do

because my daughter will be the feature Tsahik and now you are her mate but I did not think before that you had the makings of an Olo'aktan but now I see

I was wrong the sky people will be gone within the week and it is all thanks to you and you are also Turuk Makto which gives you a high standing in the clan.

I communed with Eywa and she showed me her will but also said that you had to choose whether this is what you want." "What choice is that Tsahik?" I

asked when she replied what she said surprised me "Will you Jakesully transfer you mind and soul from your tawtute body into your Navi body permanently

and become the Olo'aktan of the Omanticia?" I was taken aback at the offer but at the same timed honored by what Mo'at was giving me the chance to be. I

knew from my training with Niterie that being Olo'aktan was a great honor and responsibility. I set my face into a determined but respectful expression as I

said firmly "Yes, I am honored by this chance Tsahik I just hope I can be the Olo'aktan everyone expects." Mo'at smiled at me and said "I am sure you will

be." Mo'at thought to herself "Jakesully may be young but he did everything to protect this clan and all of Pandora from his own people. When he first came

here I knew he may have been human but his soul was that of a Navi. I never told anyone that fact." I could tell Mo'at was thinking as was I, I was thinking

about all the new responsibility and all the changes it would bring to my life and the clan. A few seconds later I heard an upraise of voices I knew something

was up I just hoped sky people had not found a way here. Without saying a word I turned on heal and ran towards the sound of the uproar. When I saw what

the uproar was about my heart stopped there was a young Navi woman but she was an Avatar I knew that immediately. When a I saw a female warrior

named Palay who I had become friends with over my time with the Navi bend down and place a knife to the Avatars throat I yelled with a growl in my voice

which I never usually had "Stop, get away from her, anyone harms here they deal with me!" I'd yelled it in fluid Navi so that everyone there would

understand since not all the Navi understood English. After they had all backed away from the woman they looked at me not knowing what I defended this

dream walker more than the others. I ignored them as I kneeled by the woman examining her as I saw the deep gashes in her arms and legs a little chunk

missing from her left shoulder I knew a Thanator had gone after her and it pained me to see it and even more it angered me. I could hear Niterie and Mo'at

running toward me, I heard Niterie gasp at how I was holding the woman she had only met a few day's ago. I knew Niterie thought I had no special

connection to this woman in my arms she could not have been more wrong, only Grace knew the connection between this girl and myself. "Ma Jake what is

going on?" Niterie asked me I could hear the worry in her voice. I knew I could not keep this to myself anymore no matter how much I wanted to "I know

you met Anna a few days ago right before the battle I you know you think there is no connection between her and me but that is where you are wrong. You

knew I had a twin brother who died back in earth and that is why I came here but there was another reason that reason was Anna." "What do you mean

Jake?" I could tell this was hard to understand so I told her flat-out what the connection between this woman and myself "Anna's my younger sister only

Grace and Norm knew. I never told anyone in order to protect us both. I knew that if anyone found out all they would have had to do was threaten to kill her

and I would have no choice but to submit and vise-versa." I sighed then said "Remember after the battle when I told you I was going to scout out the area to

make sure no more humans were in the area that was only part of the truth, I also went out there to search for Anna to make sure she was ok and to tell her

to get back to Hells Gate were she would be safe but still be able to help. I am sorry I lied to you Niterie I did not know how to tell you or anyone after hiding

it for so long." the whole time I spoke my eyes never left my uncurious sister. I closed my eyes I was ashamed that I had lied to Niterie and about something

so important, she was my mate I should have told her a while back I just didn't know how. Niterie kneeled down next to me and put her hand on my

shoulder as she said softly "I can understand why you did what you did ma Jake I would have done have done the same if it meant protecting my family. you

did what you had to, Just remember that you no matter what happens your one of the people now and your my mate your can tell me anything and I will try

to set you on the right path and lighten any burden ad much as I can." I wrapped my fingers around her wrist and gently squeezed to show her my gratitude

for her words but now it was time to take care of my sister. I tapped her face gently to wake her face to wake her. She jumped in panic as she woke and

tried to sit up I pushed her back down gently she noticed me but did not seem to recognize me which I could understand because my hair was now shaved on

the sides like all the hunters in the Omanticia clan, I was more muscled and I wore Navi clothing. "I need to speak to Jake Sully, something went wrong at

Hells Gate the other Avatar's and I quelled it but he need to know what their planning!" Anna said frantically even though I felt anger that the sky people

were trying to revolt even though they had already lost I smiled reassuringly way at my sister. I knew she would recognize my voice that sure had not

changed as my older brother protective side kicked in "You don't recognized your own brother Anna." I could see she was relived toe know I was the one next

to her not someone else "Jake thank god, Parker, He's starting a revolt he knows that if your dead he can destroy the Navi he planning to destroy the link

rooms from the inside while you are still in it that way he can kill you. We stopped him luckily we made them suffer losses to their number which is decreased

by half but they will try again unless you get them off this planet now." I knew she was right but I had taken precautions I had changed the codes that

gained access to the link rooms and any part of that wing of Hells Gate "It's going to be ok Anna I have already taken precautions." I paused then asked

"Anna why did you come here when you could have just sent a message to me when on of the warriors came to see if everything was in order, and when I

told you to stay at Hells Gate?" "I came because I needed to make sure you were ok and I had to see you one last time and know you are happy because I

know I will most likely never see you again after the RDA is sent back to earth. I know a few were chosen to stay and that I was not one of them. I had to

see you one last time to see you were safe and happy I am content knowing you are even if I can't be apart can't be apart of it anymore." I could see the

tears brimming her eyes I looked at Mo'at for answers letting the pain of the thought of losing Anna just like I had lost Tommy when he died and I knew that

if Anna went back to earth she would be far behind him. Mo'at beckoned Niterie and I to her, when we reached Mo'at's side I said "Mo'at I have already lost

my twin brother to someone murdering him I cannot lose my younger as well it would destroy me just as bad as if I was torn from Niterie and the Omanticia

clan you all are as much my family as she is. Please do not make me choose between two halves of myself Tsahik." Niterie looked at her mother and asked

"Is there anything that can be done mother that would not have to make Jake choose?" Mo'at thought for a few moments then said "Jakesully you are soon

to be the Olo'aktan of the Omanticia clan and family is never to be chosen between. If you wish she can stay and become one of the people just as you did

but she must agree to transferring her mind and soul to her Navi body as you have agreed to do but if she does not she will not be able to stay it would

cause to much tension among then clan as you know well." I thanks Mo'at for that and returned to my sister who was crying silently I brushed the tears away

with my hand then ran my hand through her hair as I had done for years whenever she needed comfort as I said "Anna I have a way you can stay though I

warn you the path won't be easy but you will not be alone. The Tsahik has told me you will be able to stay to become one of the people under one condition,

it is one I have agreed to do myself and what that is, is that Mo'at would through Eywa's grace transfer your mind and soul into your Avatar if you do not

agree you will not be able to stay I hope you agree to this because I don't want to lose you like I lost Tommy it would destroy me." I could see in her eyes

that she already knew her answer I just hoped it was the one I wanted. Anna smiled weakly and said "If it gives me the chance to stay I'll do it Jake." I

sighed in relief but then started coughing up blood and I knew her injuries were more serious then they first appeared I said to Mo'at while trying to keep my

voice from shaking with rage and worry "Tsahik my sister needs help immediately I think she is bleeding internally if there is anything you can do I would

appreciate it. While you help her I am going to take some of our finest warriors and get those humans of the RDA and anyone who we have not chosen to

stay off of Pandora." "I will help her the best I can, you do as you will." Anna grabbed my arm so tight I let out an involuntary hiss at the pain she let go

immediately but said "Please Jake don't go they will kill you, please." she begged me not to go but it was my duty to my clan to keep them safe "Anna I'll be

fine their not going to be any trouble for me plus I am not that easy to kill even more so now thanks to my mates teachings and my military training." she

looked at me confused then asked "Your mate?" Anna asked not knowing I had mated with any Omanticia women. I looked at Niterie then back to Anna with

a proud smile as I told her I was mated to Niterie. After that my sister was taken away to the healers area where Mo'at would be taking care of her, I turned

to Niterie I took her hands in mine and pressed my forehead to hers and said quietly "I will be back soon. Watch over my sister keep her calm. I'll be back I

promise." "I watch over Anna just be careful ma Jake." I kissed her forehead then gathered a band of twenty warriors , got on my Turuk who I had named

after Tsu'tay in his honor and took off to Hells Gate."