I don't own any characters or anything but the story. Criticism is welcome but please don't be rude. Hello readers I recently got a very kind review by someone named JohnlockpokiSnarrysabriel(Love the name btw) and it made me want to say something. In the review they stated how small the fandom Avatar is, particularly Avatar and Harry crossovers and encouraging others to write for it. It made think about the reason I decided to start writing this story is because a lot of the fandoms I love would either not have a lot of stories or much variety in stories or the one that were there were not complete. I finally decide that I would add to the fandoms myself, though it took a lot of courage for me to post the first chapter. I did not imagine that it would be so well received and truly am thankful for all the fans of the story. As a special thinks to JohnlockpokiSnarrysabriel, I will tell you that this will in fact be Tsu'tey/Harry as I too love that pairing. Now I think I've rambled enough, please enjoy the chapter.
Aktamu watched his son with a smile on his face as he walked behind him. Har'ii was moving slowly, carefully examine his surrounding as he did so. He had promised Har'ii that he could try for his first kill, but only if he could successful track the animal by himself first. His had enthusiasticly accepted the challenge and was determined to accomplish it.
Their lives had continued pretty normally since the children's confession a few weeks before. It had been shocking to learn, but Aktamu thought it also helped certain aspects of his children make sense. While he didn't expect young children to be completely knowledgeable on everything, there had been times when one them would ask a question or look confused about something they should already been taught.
He never said anything during these times, just carefully answering their inquiries, but it always made him wonder. He also now knew what cause them to reacted to the presence of Grace and the skypeople the way they had. The were initially very cautious and almost fearful during Grace's first few visits after they arrived, which was understandable since they hadn't expected to see anyone else from Earth here. They had left Earth in a time before anyone had discovered the existence of this world, but they somehow ended up in a time several years after the skypeople had arrived on the planet.
The trio wasn't sure how or why it had happened that way or if there was reason that Gaia sent them to that particular time. He had been quite surprised to learn that there was a mother of Earth and none of her children seemed to know that she existed. Har'ii, Ro'an and Hirmi'ee had only learned of her on the day she decided to send them away and he had seen enough skepticism and doubt from the skypeople about Eywa to be sure that none of them knew about Gaia either.
It made him wonder if they ever had a connection to their mother and if so how and why had they gotten cut off her. For the na'vi their bond with Eywa was how they lived and shaped their lives. Their faith in Eywa is was got him and Ku'el through the hardest times in their lives and had gifted with their three beautiful, unique children.
Just then his attention was drawn back to one of those special children, as Har'ii started to move even more carefully across the forest floor. The reason became clear when a small herd of fwampop came into view several feet in front of them. His son's entire focus was on the creatures as he cautiously reached for his for his small bow. Aktamu moved closer to him to whisper "Remember you want to try to kill it in one hit. Not only will spare it unnecessary pain, it will stop it from crying out and alerting nearby predators."
The young boy nodded once, though his eyes never left the herd as he determined the best watched as he carefully aimed at one that was spaced slightly away from the rest of the group, sniffing at the grass. Aktamu held completely still as Har'ii pulled the bowstring back, but just before he released the arrow a loud cry close by startled the fwampop and caused them to take off.
His son sighed in disappointment as he relaxed his arms and Aktamu felt a swell of sympathy for him. He placed a hand on his shoulder before saying assuredly "It's alright, we can always try again." Har'ii nodded before replacing his bow across his chest and back and setting off in the same direction as the fwampop had ran in.
"Do you want me help you track them back down?" Aktamu offered. Har'ii shook before stating firmly "No, I want to do it." Aktamu couldn't stop himself from smiling at his son's stubbornness and determination. He was so proud of not just Har'ii, but all of his children and how much they accomplished so far. Each of them had taken great strides in there chosen paths and Aktamu was happy watching their progress.
As he followed his son, Aktamu found himself reflecting on the fact that ever since the knowledge of the trio's true origins had come to light, the family of five was closer than ever. While not much had changed, there just felt like there was a stronger level of love and trust between all of them.
Har'ii thoughts were actually very close to Aktamu's, as he pondered how liberating it had been to tell the truth to their parents. He truly cared for the two as the mother and father he had never had and it was a massive relief not having to deceive them anymore. It was so wonderful to know that for once he was fully accepted and loved for who he was.
He remembered when he still young and living with the Dursleys being very jealous of all the attention and love Dudley got and wondering why he couldn't have that too. Now he had a mother that was so caring and sweet, but not smothering like Petunia and when Aktamu said he was proud of him, it was because he had actually done something to be proud of.
Har'ii was suddenly pulled out of his thought when to his delight, he had relocated the herd of fwampop. He frowned however when he noticed the pants and trees surrounding the area they were in blocked the ability to get a clear shot from the ground. He gazed around in thought for a second before an idea came to him and he walk over to a nearby tree and started climbing it.
He then carefully balanced on a branch a several feet off the ground and his father followed him, keeping a little away to give him room. From this position Har'ii could see the creatures much more clearly and he quickly grabbed his bow and lined up his shot. He knew he would have to be careful with his aim so he didn't hit the animal's armored back.
He took a deep breath and held it as he pulled back his bowstring and then let it go. The arrow flew though the air before hitting one of the fwampop, which instantly collapsed. The other fwampop scattered as Har'ii stayed still in for a moment a little surprised that he had actually did, Then his father clasped on his shoulder while saying "Well done son." This caused him to smile widely before the tow of got down from the tree and went over to the fallen creature.
"Now you have to say a prayer, thanking it for it's life." Aktamu reminded him. Har'ii nodded before kneeling by the fwampop and saying "I see you and thank you. Let your spirit rest with Eywa." He glanced over at his father who nodded with a smile. After they remove the arrow, Aktamu picked up the creature and the two of them headed home. On the trip back Har'ii was absolutely giddy, feeling like he had his first true step to become a hunter now.
When they reached the clan, they didn't just drop of their prey at the storage area like usual. Aktamu had decided that since it was Har'ii first kill, that he should see how to prepare it to eat. His reasoning was that if for any reason Har'ii found himself a situation where he would have to fend for himself, it would do no good for him to be able to hunt if he couldn't cook what he killed.
Har'ii watched and listened as his father showed him the best way to cut up the animal and separate the different parts for use. He also explained what parts were edible and what parts had different uses. They were almost finished when someone came racing over to them stopping just in front of Har'ii. Tsu'tey grinned at his friend before asking "So, how'd it go?" Har'ii smiled back at him before answering proudly "I got a fwampop in one shot."
"That's great." Tsu'tey told him enthusiastically "Now we're both real hunters." Tsu'tey had gotten his own first kill a couple weeks prior. He had taken down a yerik, though the arrow hadn't been enough to kill it and to use a knife to finish it. The two started happily comparing kills, while Aktamu and Ateyo, who had just walked up watched them amused.
Aktamu had finished his preparation of his son's kill when Ateyo turned to him and stated "I take it the hunt went well then." "Yes, Har'ii did quite well." Aktamu said rather pleased about how it had gone. Before either of them could say anything else there was a small shout and they turned to see their were now wrestling on the ground. Both boys were laughing as they rolled around and from that Aktamu could catch they were each trying to get the other one to admit they were the better hunter.
Aktamu couldn't help but chuckle and Ateyo sounded like he trying not to laugh as well as he said "Okay boys, break it up." The two separated still glaring playfully at each other and Har'ii stuck his tongue out at Tsu'tey. Shaking his head fondly Aktamu looked at Ateyo saying "I was going to cook the fwampop for mine and Har'ii's lunch. Would you two like to join us?" While fwampops were small, the meat from one was enough the feed the four of them.
Ateyo and Tsu'tey easily accepted the invitation and after the food was cooked the small group settled down to eat. The chattered between the was easy as the adults told the children about their most interesting hunts and offering advice for the boys own future hunts. They eventually separated to different pursuits for the afternoon with no thoughts about what happened in the past, just enjoying what was happening right now.