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Jake squinted into the artificial light as the psionic link chamber lid was wretched open. Grumbling under his breath he didn't stop Sam from lifting out and putting him in his chair. Jake hung his head in his hands and winced as the previous nights events replayed in his mind.

"Sully are you ok?" Paul asked. The scientist had a worried look on his face his eyes constantly darting to the monitor that flickered his vitals. Jake grunted and peered at the man in front of him.

"Is that why you pulled me out. Dude I was in the middle of the forest." Jake grumbled. He felt Sam's beefy hand on his shoulder but shrugged out of the contact needing time to be by himself. No such luck.

"Your stats were everywhere. Elevated stress levels and rapid heart rate." Sam said rattling off a jumble of medical mumbo jumbo. Jake wheeled to a table and poured the thick coffee into a metal mug.

"I became Omatikaya." He said as Harry and Sam joined him at the bench. Both men smiled and gave congratulatory thumps on his back. Jake tried to return their enthusiasm but guilt and disgust weighed heavily on his shoulders.

"Why the long face. This was what you needed right? Now you can tell them the truth." Harry said. Jake shook his head falling into deep melancholy.

"I mated with Grace last night too." He whispered, groaning as remembered the awful act.

"Dude." Harry said raising his hand in a hi-five. Jake ignored it and turned his attention to Sam whose brow was furrowed in confusion.

"That's why your levels were all over the place?" Sam asked. Jake sniggered loathingly, running his hand through his hair. He winced as his fingers snagged through knotted clumps, realising that it had been a long time since he had groomed himself.

"Mating that sounds animalistic." Harry chuckled cringing as the coffee touched his tongue.

"The Na'vi only mate once. Mating is like marriage to them." Jake said waiting for the others to process the information. It didn't take long for them to understand exactly what he had done.

"You married her! The plan was to become Omatikaya not Prince of the Na'vi. What were you thinking and why do you looks so shit faced?" Sam barked. Jake rarely saw Sam angry and for Sam to be angry meant something immensely grievous had taken place.

"I know, but that's not all. The bond thing Leila is always going about. With the queues?" he said. The others nodded their understanding. "When you mate you join queues together. What pleasure the other person is feeling, is passed through that connection. I could feel her pleasure as well as mine and it all got a little too much."

"That sounds cool." Harry said wistfully. Jake rolled his eyes looking back at Sam who once again frowned.

"They only mate once. That means Grace was a virgin…" Sam trailed off and Jake slammed his fist into the table. The scientists looked over at them quickly in surprise then returned to their work once Harry reassured them that everything was ok.

"I acted like an idiot. I just…just took her. I could feel her pain." Jake whispered.

"But you stopped. I mean once you knew she was in pain." Sam asked tentatively.

"Yeah, I stopped. I tried to explain to her that all virgins feel like that but she didn't listen. She told me that she never wanted to see me again." Jake clenched his eyes trying to stop the tears from falling.

"No offence Sully but she's bound to hate you eventually. Once she finds out you've been lying about the other humans." Harry said emptying the rest of the coffee down his throat. Jake and Sam sent him a gimlet stare.

"Real smooth Harry." Sam said shaking his head but when he looked at Jake, it was obvious that they were all thinking the same thing.

Grace winced as she climbed down the stairway of Kelutral. That morning she had found Jake's hammock empty and fear for him had swelled in her chest before being tampered by anger. Jake Sully would never know kindness from her. He had been so brutal that her body still stung from the repercussions. Many of the Na'vi smiled in greeting, congratulating her on her bonding. Grace didn't know what else to do but seek her mother out. Perhaps she could find a loophole and no longer be mated to Jake. Grace paused as the thought of no longer being with Jake tore through her. She loved him but she didn't think she could endure mating with him again.

Grace found Anna sitting amongst friends gossiping about the couples that had mated the night before. Grace's ears grew hot as she realised her mother was talking about her. Clearing her throat Grace grimaced over the collective laughter as the women left mother and daughter to talk.

"Grace, what are you doing here? I assumed you'd be with Jake." Anna said taking hold of Grace's hands lovingly. Grace tried to muster a smile for her mother but couldn't, everything had been a disaster.

"I no longer want to be mated to Jake." She whispered through the tears. Anna's smile faded as she saw the pain in her daughter's eyes also noticing the stiffness of her body.

"Did he hurt you?" Anna asked, praying it wasn't so. When Grace nodded, Anna had to force herself to remain calm when all she wanted to do was beat Jake to a pulp. They may not have been close but she rarely failed when choosing friends. Yet her daughter was crying and that was something Grace rarely did. Anna wiped the tears from her face and kissed her gently on the head. Each movement slow and precise in an attempt to douse her fury.

"Tell me what happened." Anna said in English not wanting the other Na'vi to know the content of their conversation. Grace hiccupped then began to relay what had taken place the night before.

"Did he stop?" Anna asked as a sympathetic smile bloomed. When Grace nodded Anna could no longer keep her chuckle at bay. Grace looked at her mother anger blazing in her eyes. She had never thought Anna to be so cold but here she sat finding great joy in her misery.

"Sa'nok." Grace growled as Anna's raucous laughter drew the attention of others.

"Grace you are such an independent woman and great warrior, I forget there are some things you do not know." Anna said controlling her features. Grace rose her brow in disbelief, there was rarely anything that she didn't have a deep knowledge off. Grace's ire dissipated slightly as her mother stroked her cheek.

"Jhake told me it always hurts but I do not think you and father would continue to make love if it were so." Grace grumbled. Anna's lips twitched over her words but she did not laugh instead she pulled Grace into her arms.

"Only the first time hurts Grace. My first time hurt but I trusted your father. Mating is bliss." She whispered. Grace pulled away from her mother but read no lie in what she had told her. Deep shame settled in her gut as she thought of how harsh she had been towards Jake. If mating was bliss and only the first time hurt then Grace had made a mistake.

"Jhake did not come home." Grace whispered fear lacing her voice.

"You had better find him." Anna scowled pushing Grace away. Before leaving Grace kissed her mother swiftly on the cheek.

"Irayo sa'nu." She called over her shoulder.

Jake sat by the stream, trailing his feet in the cool water. Dread settled over him as the events of last night replayed in his mind. Anger over his actions made him reluctant to return to Kelutral but he couldn't hide away forever. It wasn't in his nature to run from his problems and Grace was his mate now, in human standards they were married. Jake massaged the creases in his brow as more problems mounted his shoulders. Soon he would have to inform Ngay'swizav that he had lied about there being a few survivors. Soon he would crush what little love Grace felt for him.

When he arrived at Hometree many of the Na'vi greeted him, something they rarely did before. He realised that it was because they saw him as one of their own now. Jake laughed as Fko'itan ran towards him another ikran toy in his hand. Jake caught the boy in his arms and hoisted him up.

"Do you still see me as a child?" Jake asked in stiff Na'vi, his tongue tripping over the words. Fko'itan giggled as Jake tickled him.

"This is for your 'itan." Fko'itan said shyly pushing the toy against Jake. Jake released him, his brow arched as Fko'itan joined a gaggle of children that Anna had sitting in a circle around her.

"She teaches English to the young ones." Jake was surprised to hear To'itan's voice. The male Na'vi had rarely spoken to him and if he did, it was with malice. Instead the man looked slightly worried and confused.

"May I speak with you Jakesully?" To'itan asked. Taken aback Jake nodded and they walked. Jake played with the ikran in his hand awaiting To'itan to continue but it was clear the man had a lot on his mind.

"I mated with Leila." To'itan suddenly said. Jake stumbled over his feet at the revelation. The ikran dropped to the floor in his surprise and To'itan picked it up for him wiping the dirt from the intricate weaves. Jake would never have thought the hard warrior to give into temptation but yet he had.

"That isn't good." Jake said dumbly unsure of what he should say. To'itan gave him a droll look then his eyes locked on to something to the side of Jake's head.

"The mating was painful. Though Leila said it was normal, I fear I may hurt her again." To'itan explained. Jake would have laughed at the irony but he just couldn't. To'itan's mate was content with the initial pain while his mate wanted nothing more to do with him.

"Oel ngati kameie Grace." To'itan said before quickly leaving them. Jake's throat bobbed as Grace approached him a stern look on her face. He tried to give her his trademark smile but it fell flat when she looked away from him. The distance between them seemed to yawn like a large chasm and all Jake wanted to do was hold her and return to how they used to be.

"Are you sore?" he asked gently. Grace looked at him sharply her usually plump lips thinned into a frown.

"I told you not to speak to me." She said glowering at him. Jake flinched, his ears pointing low against his scalp.

"That doesn't mean I will stop. If you are hurting then I want to know." He said easing closer towards her. Grace took a step away from him her eyes shuttering. Jake howled inside as Grace blocked all her thoughts and feelings. Though she continued to stand in front of him it was like looking at a corpse.

"You hurt me yesterday Jhake. How do I know you won't do it again." she asked. Jake ran his hand along his face knowing that if he screwed this moment up he would never taste her.

"I love you, I would never hurt you intentionally." He whispered. Grace continued to look at him, her eyes slowly lighting before her face blossomed with a smile. Jake didn't question her sudden change in mood and chased after her as she dodged and weaved through the trees and bushes. Jake finally caught up with her and found that they had returned to the spot he had chosen for them to make love.

"Grace?" Jake asked searching for her. When she didn't answer him he began to worry, his eyes searching the dense forestation. To his left a bush shook and to his surprise Grace emerged from the leaves naked.

Grace fought the urge to duck her head as she walked before Jake in nothing. After speaking to her mother she had sought Jayla, knowing that the woman, though still a virgin, was experienced in the art of seduction. Jayla had told her to continue her anger towards Jake and then lead him far from Kelutral. All of which she had done down to the nudity. The only thing Grace refused to do was coat her body in nectar. Jake continued to stare at her his stance rigid and Grace suddenly felt very stupid. What if her words had truly turned him from her, she knew that she should apologise but the words were caught in her throat. To her amazement Jake gave her one final look before he turned and left. Grace couldn't stop her jaw from dropping as she was left in the clearing by herself.

"Eywa." Grace whispered blinking back the tears. So what if she was mated to a man who no longer desired her. There was joy in other things like hunting and dancing. Grace sank to the floor, looking at her naked body and feeling disgust.

"Grace." Grace looked up as she heard her name being called. From the depth of the forest she saw Jake emerge gloriously nude, except for a toy ikran he used to cover his manhood. Before she could stand he was by her side, sitting opposite her.

"What does 'itan mean?" he asked. Slightly thrown by his question Grace touched the woven effigy and smiled.

"It means 'son'." Grace said taking the ikran. Jake nodded as though he had known the answer all along. When she looked at him his eyes were riveted on her heaving chest and Grace could do nothing more than smile.

"Tsaheylu." She whispered moving to her knees. Jake pulled her against him so that she sat on his lap. She could feel his arousal pressing against her stomach but she was not afraid. Sighing as their queues joined Grace could feel every emotion Jake was feeling. The most profound was anxiety, she could tell he feared hurting her again and Grace knew that to overcome this she would have to reassure him she was okay.

"Oel ngati kameie Jhake. I trust you." Jake looked up at her sharply and Grace smiled nudging her nose against his cheek. "Make love to me Jhake." She whispered. Grace moaned as Jake placed her on the ground, hooking her legs over his shoulder. Grace could only see the top of his head as he ducked between her thighs. For a while there was nothing and as Grace began to grow anxious until she felt something cool and damp touch her feminine folds.

"Jhake?" her voice quavered as she felt his fingers enter her, each motion copied by the flick of his tongue against the protruding nub nestled in her flesh. Grace could barely keep her hips still as his strokes became longer every so often interrupted by gentle nipping.

"Oh Jhake." She whimpered. Jake looked up from between her thighs his top lips moist from her wetness. Grace moaned as he licked it away before lowering his head once again. Grace didn't think she could handle it anymore, and through the tsaheylu she could feel Jake's burning desire to claim her. Sending her thoughts to him, Jake slowly pulled away from her. Bringing her up against his chest they resumed their previous position. Grace shut her eyes as he lifted her hips.

"Oel ngati kameie." Jake said against her lips, kissing her as she sank onto his lap. Grace grimaced as his thick flesh stretched her. Soothing waves travelled through the tsaheylu and soon Grace could only feel a faint twinge.

"We move at your pace okay." Jake whispered into her ear, causing it to bat against his lip in reaction to the husky sound of his voice. Grace nodded opening one eye as she rose then fell against him. A smile flashed on her face as pleasure rippled through her body. Again she made the same motion of raising and falling each time growing bolder.

Jake sat tensely beneath Grace allowing her full reign. Every part of his body yelled at him to take control but he refused to dominate this moment. She was tightness all around him and he could feel his body straining to brand her as his. Grace lifted her head from his shoulder and bit his bottom lip gently.

"Show me Jhake." She moaned. Jake carefully laid her down, holding onto her thighs as he pulled himself out, all the way to the tip. Grace made a small noise of protest and he stopped, worried that he was taking things too far.

"Do not stop Jhake." Jake smiled at her words before sinking fully inside of her to the hilt. Grace's nails punctured the skin of his forearm but he did not care. What he was feeling now was nothing like the sex back on Earth. This transcended the simple romping of a male and female. It was as though they were one. His body moved against hers in a dance as old as time itself. His body was slick with sweat as he entered her over and over reigning in the need to go faster.

With each thrust, Grace's back arched in carnal delight. Grace used her feet to rub against Jake's tail, the act sending sparks behind his eyelids. He had wanted to possess her body and soul and he had. He could feel through their bond that Grace was entrusting all her faith, love and trust to him.

Jake groaned as he felt himself reach the limit. He quickened his thrusts, his mouth capturing Grace's breast as he felt her building climax. Grace clawed at his back as she reached her orgasm, the contraction of her vaginal walls causing him to release his seed within her. He continued to rock against her as she milked his life essence from him.

There was no such thing as contraception within the Na'vi and the thought of his child being conceived at this very moment humbled him. As Grace's hold turned lax, Jake began to slowly kiss his way from her breast to her neck. Grace gave a contented purr, rubbing her body against him as he began to grow hard within her. Jake whistled between his teeth at the rapid recovery rate. Another advantage of being Na'vi, he thought.

This time he moved even more slowly against her, barely leaving her body. In his ear she whispered soft words spoken in a mixture of Na'vi and English setting his soul a light. Jake shuddered as she bit the tip of his ear gently rubbing her cheek against his. He could feel her toes digging into the small of his back each time he sank into her heat. Together they built up passion that threatened to overflow. Each time he felt her reaching her peak he would stop, enjoying her soft mewling and ragged breathing.

"You are teasing me Jhake." She sighed, throwing her head back as he quickened his pace. Her throat bared to him Jake couldn't stop himself from clamping down on her neck. His teeth burst through skin as he marked her as his, sending them both over the edge.

Grace snuggled close to Jake as they lay in the glade. The light was quickly receding and the bioluminescence of Pandora's flora glowed around them. The babble of the brook was like a lullaby to her ears and she could feel sleep overtaking her senses. Jake ran slow, sensuous circles on her back his fingers brushing over her shining dots. Their tails flopped lazily, intertwined, their hands clasped tightly. Grace could not think of any other way to spend the night. Soon the hunting season would begin and long trips from Hometree would ensue but until then she revelled in the arms of her mate. A spontaneous burst of laughter escaped her lips and when Jake stopped massaging her, she hid her face against his chest.

"What's funny?" Jake asked rubbing his chin against the top of her head. Grace peeked up at him through her lashes her cheeks dark with embarrassment.

"I cannot believe I have a uniltìrantokx as a mate." Grace laughed. Jake kissed her, his lips a soft caress against hers before he resumed his hypnotic strokes. Grace felt him take a deep breath, as if bracing himself against a demon only he could see. Pushing up against him she straddled his waist and rested her palms on either side of his head. Jake's eyes widened slightly at her sudden change in position but he didn't comment on it. His hands settled on her hips and she could feel him hardening against her.

"No Jhake, first you tell me what is bothering you." She said. Jake groaned and shut his eyes as though he were trying to block her out. Grace couldn't help but feel slighted as he remained silent. Gently she leant forward and placed a chaste kiss at the end of his nose.

"Why did you walk out of the bush naked?" he countered. Grace cocked her head, confused at the sudden change in topic. Certain that Jake was hiding something from her, Grace decided to tell him

"Jayla told me that by baring myself to you, I would be giving you my trust. Without clothing I was vulnerable Jhake, yet I trust you not to harm me." She explained shifting away from his erection and closer to his chest where she rested her head against his beating heart. Jake ran his hands, down to her bottom, gripping her buttocks lightly.

"Promise you'll never leave me Grace." He said. Grace kissed his chest worming further into his embrace.

"I promise Jhake." She said, failing to realise that he had not answered her question.

Na'vi translation

Irayo- Thank you

Sa'nu- Mummy

'itan- Son

Oel ngati kameie- I see you

Uniltìrantokx- Dreamwalker

Chapter Eleven