Jake finally tells Tsu'tey about his feelings. Does Tsu'tey feel the same?
Smoke billows around me, the ash and dirt clogging my nose and stinging my eyes. The screams of the Na'vi pierce through my skull and I throw myself to the side to avoid getting crushed under a falling tree. Neytiri flies above me, her cries of war spurring me into action. I smash the hilt of my gun against a soldiers face and he falls to the ground with a sickening crunch. I touch the communicator at my throat but all I hear is the crackle and static of an empty line.
"Tsu'tey, can you read me? Tsu'tey!" I search frantically around me, trying to catch even a glimpse of the mighty warrior. A bullet zips past me, stinging pain radiating down my arm. I hiss and spin around, lodging my knife in the throat of the man behind me. He gurgles and tries to grasp at the weapon protruding from his flesh. I try to lift my arm but find it motionless. It dangles uselessly by my side and I scream in frustration. I search the sky for Tsu'tey but all I see is my fellow Na'vi being shot down from their banshees before plummeting to their deaths. A blood curdling scream tears through the trees and I take off running, jumping over broken trees and ducking under flying bullets and arrows. I fall over a log and snarl in pain when I land hard on my injured arm. I struggle to my knees and my heart stops in my chest. Tsu'tey stands before Colonel Quaritch, a blade protruding from his back, the hilt stuck in his stomach. He grapples for the blade, blood bubbling from his lips. His eyes meet mine and I feel the air leave my lungs. I can feel the thread that binds our souls together, being ripped apart, as the very life is sapped from my body. My heart shatters and I scream his name as his eyes close for the last time.
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"Tsu'tey!" I lunge forward in the bed, my heart thundering in my ears and my skin slick with sweat. Neytiri hurries to my side, her hands gentle as she tries to push me back down. I shove her away and stumble from the bed, barely managing to catch myself. Neytiri looks at me like I'm crazy but I don't care. All that matters is Tsu'tey.
"Where is Tsu'tey? I need to see him!" Neytiri sighs but motions for me to follow her. Thankfully my legs have regained most of their strength so I don't have to lean on Neytiri as we walk through the village. Various Na'vi reach out to touch me as we pass them and I do my best to smile and greet as many of them as I can. Neytiri leads me through the forest before stopping to push aside branches to a cliff side with a beautiful view of the night sky. A lone silhouette stands out against the darkness and Neytiri grips my arm before disappearing back through the foliage. Tsu'tey looks up as I approach and sneers, his eyes puffy.
"I need to talk to you Tsu'tey." He jumps up from the edge and hisses at me.
"You skxawng, you should be in bed resting. You are injured." Tsu'tey glowers at me, his golden eyes narrowed in anger.
"Talk to me Tsu'tey, why are you so pissed at me?" He snorts and turns his back to me, his spine stiff.
"I do not care enough to be angry with you. Leave me be, I wish to be alone." He waves me away, refusing to talk to me.
"That's bullshit Tsu'tey. Tell me what's wrong." I bristle at his dismissive tone and grab his shoulder, turning him to face me. He spins around, his fist connecting with my injured arm as he tries to push me away. White hot pain radiates down my arm like pins and needles and I hiss through my teeth. He steps forward, his eyes wide.
"I am sorry Jake. I did not mean to hurt you." He raises his hand to touch me but thinks better of it. He drops his arm and steps backward, his face downcast.
"It's alright Tsu'tey, it was an accident. You didn't mean to hurt me." I grit my teeth to keep from screaming in pain. He shakes his head and lowers his eyes. I step forward and grip his hand, he doesn't return the gesture but he doesn't push me away either so I continue on.
"Eywa has shown me my destined mate. Though gotta say it wasn't much of a surprise considering I'm already head over heels in love with him." Tsu'tey whimpers softly, his eyes closed. He finally looks at me, his face devastated. My heart breaks from the utter sorrow flowing from him.
"I know you and Neytiri will find great happiness together and you will lead our clan to-" I press my fingers to his lips, halting that train of thought. He blinks at me, his eyes wet with tears.
"Neytiri is not my destined mate. You are, Tsu'tey. Eywa has chosen you to walk beside me and I must say I approve of her choice." I try to lighten the mood but Tsu'tey is deathly still. He blinks slowly at me, his pupils so dilated all I can see is a thin line of gold.
"I love you Tsu'tey." He blinks at me, uncertainty twisting his lips.
"If it is what Eywa wishes.." His usual confidence is gone, replaced by a rare show of vulnerability. I step closer, pressing my forehead to his.
"I will walk forever by your side Tsu'tey as your one true mate. I love you." I repeat the words that have been in heart and he finally breaks into the most breathtaking smile. He bumps his forehead to mine and rubs his nose against me. I cup his jaw and he leans into my palm, his shoulders finally releasing some of their tension.
"Not to burst the moment but I did just confess my undying love for you." Tsu'tey snorts and flicks my nose.
"I love you Jake Sully. Nga yawne lu oer." Wetness trails down my face and I realize I'm crying. I close my eyes and breathe in his delicious scent. He always smells like sunshine mixed with the earthy spice of the vegetation.
"You are beloved to me Tsu'tey." I repeat the phrase back to him and he sighs, closing his eyes. I grip the back of his neck and he opens his eyes to gaze lovingly up at me. I lean down as he leans up and our lips press together in a soft kiss, our movements hesitant with newly proclaimed affections. I step closer, tangling my hand in his hair, trailing my fingers through the silky strands. I deepen the kiss, sliding my tongue against his. He hesitantly touches his tongue to mine and I groan, his taste filling my mouth. He grips my waist, his fingers pressing into my flesh. I slide my tail to the side, intertwining it with his as our mouths move together slowly, the air thick around us. His hard cock presses against my loincloth and I grunt, pressing closer to him.
"Ahem." Neytiri clears her throat behind us and I reluctantly release his lips. He blinks slowly up at me, his eyes heavy with arousal. I brush a kiss to his temple and Tsu'tey smiles shyly at me, a faint blush dusting his cheeks.
"We'll continue this later." I press a kiss to the shell of his ear, my voice husky. He shivers in my arm. Satisfied, I tuck him under my arm and turn to face Neytiri. I'm only slightly embarrassed about the tent in my loincloth but thankfully she doesn't comment.
"Come. My father wishes to speak with you both." Neytiri smiles slyly at me and crooks her finger at us. Tsu'tey presses into my side and wraps his arms around my waist. I pull him tighter against me and we follow Neytiri, my heart full of love.