This story will contain spoilers if you havn't seen the film don't read it. finally I dont own any of the characters, places or whatever you can think of from the avatar universe that belongs to James Cameron and 20th Century Fox respectiely. so without further adoo enjoy the story. Also please remember to review all criticism is helpful.


Pandora! Nothing back on earth could prepare you for the stunning beauty of it. A place where nature runs its course and rules the planet instead of barren mesa's and metal towers. It's easy to see how someone could become so hypnotised with its beauty that they forget the dangers that wander among the trees.

I'm Phoebe Faro no one special really. I study xenobiology and once I heard about Pandora, the Na`vi and this beautiful natural place. I simply fell in love with them. Like pretty much everyone back home did. That's why I am here really. To become an Avatar driver so that I can experience all of that beauty first hand and not on holo-vids back on earth.

"We'll be landing on Pandora momentarily people time to put on your Exopacks." Came the gruff orders of the marine in charge. As those of us in the back of the Valkryie placed our pack over our faces the same marine carried on with his lecture about the air here and its toxicity which we had all had hundreds of times already.

The next thing after that I remember is the anticipation of getting onto the planet as the ship shuddered hitting the landing pad at Hells Gate and as I eagerly anticipated my new life on Pandora the rear ramp of the Valkryie slowly began to lower. The first natural light of we had seen in 6 years began streaming through the newly created gap in the structure and we all became momentarily blinded and as our vision cleared we got a good look at our new home and it was worth the wait.

"Move, move, move" came the shouts of the commanding officer "make your way over to the main complex and wait for further instructions"

And so without fail we all started to pile out into the crisp Pandoran air. Then suddenly as I was making my way aver to the complex a sound behind me caught my eye and as I turned I was just in time to see one of the others leaving the Valkryie however he was in a wheelchair just about dodging out of the way of an oncoming AMP suit whose driver then rudely placed all blame on the paralysed guy making his way over to where the rest of us were now gathering.

"Hey, check it out - meals on wheels" came a remark from one of the marine mercenaries as I was walking past. He just seemed to ignore all of this abuse however and carried on to the main complex.

After the safety brief given to us by the head of security I could hardly contain my excitement. Now was when I would finally get to meet my new body and see what I would be piloting.

Despite all of my mental preparations it was still a great to be able to see my Avatar

"This is the genetics Lab. It's where we'll be spending most of our time." Said the tall scientist just walking into the room and heading to the far side of the room that I was standing and following silently behind was the man in the wheelchair. So he's an Avatar driver too huh was the first thought that crossed my mind and as I made my way past to the link room to have a look around and as I did I heard to man talking to The Tall man he was think I recognised them both from somewhere but I couldn't quite place it

"Looks just like Tom" said the guy in the wheelchair

"No, it looks like you. This is your Avatar now Jake" came the taller mans reply.

The first thing I thought after hearing this was how strange to discuss an avatar as if you're replacing someone to drive it. That's impossible isn't it?

As I walked into the link room I was amazed by how clean and tidy that everything looked. There wasn't a single thing out of place. Good job one of the techs came over and asked if I was okay "ye fine thanks just amazed" was my reply and the tech just smiled and went back to whatever it was that he was doing.

A few moments later as I was exploring the command area chatting to one of the techs at the console about how everything worked and what did what, one of the link chambers opened up to reveal the person sleeping inside and to my shock it was Grace Augustine the head of the avatar program. As I was about to head over and introduce myself to her the two guys from before came into the link room following Dr. Patel and Grace walked over to them. I decided that I would walk over and just wait out of the way until they were finished talking and then introduce myself.

"Yeah, yeah, I know who you are and I don't need you. I need your brother. You know, the PHD who trained for 3 years for this mission." Was the next thing I heard from Grace
"He's dead. I know it's a big inconvenience for everyone. "Replied Jake and I couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt and I guess it was the same for Grace because she suddenly changed the direction of the conversation.
"How much lab training have you had?" she asked"
"I dissected a frog once" was the reply from Jake and I couldn't help but stifle a small laugh

The next thing I know Grace was heading out of the room at a fast pace to find Selfridge and boy I wouldn't want to be him when she finds him.

"Just be here 0800 tomorrow and try to use big words" was the last thing that Max said to Jake and Norm whose name I now knew after overhearing Grace mention it during their conversation. Since Grace was now no longer here to speak to I decided to introduce myself to Jake and Norm and so made my way over to them as they made their way out of the link room.

"Hey!" I found myself shouting after the two and as I approached they both slowly turned to see me

"Hi can we help you?" asked Norm

"No I just wanted t greet you. You just got here right and you're both Avatar drivers right?" asked already knowing that it was true.

"Uh yeah I'm Norm Spellman I'm an anthropologist" answered the taller of the two

"And I'm Jake Sully an ex Marine" answered the one in the wheelchair

"My Names Phoebe Faro I'm a xenobiology studying the Na`vi here on Pandora." I said while smiling at both of the guys.

"Cool I take it your part of the Avatar program to" asked Jake.

"Ye I am, awesome isn't it" I proclaimed rather excitedly "You fancy coming to get something to eat at the mess we got the whole day to ourselves and I don't know about you but, after 6 year in cryo I Want some food" and with that we all began chuckling as we headed off towards the direction of the mess hall.

I then found myself walking towards the mess with Norm and Jake and at that moment any reservations I had about being alone were put to rest as I realised I had just made the first of many friends yet on Pandora and set my New life in motion.