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Differences in speaking and thoughts:

"Words, words, words…" = In Na'vi

"Words, words, words…" = In English

'Words, words, words…' = Thoughts

bricann: Also, warning: This chapter may get a bit M-rated by the end. Not too bad, just a bit. Just thought we'd warn you! Sorry if you don't like it!

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bricann: With that said, let's get to the chapter!

Chapter 10: Soaia Means Family

The soon to be Omaticayas were awoken by Tekumseh and Arati shaking them. "Wake up, we need to get you ready for the ceremony today," Tekumseh stated.

Arati added on, "Which may take us quite a few hours."

The Signers grudgingly woke up, sat up, and jumped out of their hammocks and onto the ground. They all groaned as they stretched their stiff limbs, but the groans soon turned to content sighs as several popsand crackswere heard.

Now that the teens were fully awake, they could gather in the central chamber of Hometree to have their meal. They ate quickly so that preparations for the ceremony could be attended to immediately. The soon to be Omatacayas split up into two groups, males and females, and were led into separate chambers beneath the tree. When there, they were sat on makeshift seats so that their bodies could be painted with intricate white designs.

The designs were one of a kind and unique for each person, similar to a fingerprint, and were created to fit that person by their mentor; however, the base of all patterns were flowing, wavy lines. Occasionally, though, dots, zig zags, and other shapes were added.

As she was the first to bond with her ikran, Akiza was first. Her paintings were centered around her temples, as if to pay tribute to her psychic powers, and hands. There were also quite a few rounded diamonds: flower petals, she realized.

Luna was next, and her designs were equally distributed around her body, though her legs received more attention. Additionally, she had many organic shapes to add to the design. Her twin, on the other hand, had his marks centralized his chest right above his heart, and his paintings held multiple geometric shapes.

Crow went next, and was given a design that was centered around his lower back and tail. A significant amount his lines were a bit sharper, but they gradually smoothed out to nice, curved lines. It was almost as if they described his personality: rough on the outside, but soft on the inside.

Finally, it was Jack's turn to be painted. His designs ended up being focused on his back, and the lines were, like Crow's, edgy, except his did not smooth out as quickly. With him done, they were finally ready for the ceremony after many hours of preparation.

Both groups rejoined on their way to the upper level of Hometree, and checked each other's designs out while they walked. They were all surprised at how well their markings matched them; Tekumseh and Arati really knew what they were doing when making these.

As the five signers and their mentors came closer to the central chamber, they could hear the crowd of awaiting Na'vi, excited to see the five become true Omatacayas. Finally, they made it there, and a hush descended upon the crowd when Neytiri held up her hand for silence; she was in control now, and everyone knew it.

With the mentors leading and their disciples in tow, they walked to the tsahik while the crowd parted, and retreated to the walls of the cavern. With everyone ready and everything in place, it was time to begin.

Akiza was, once again, first. Neytiri began, "You have come from places unknown and sought to learn the truth about Eywa and the forest. And you have seen and can see. You are now and always will be part of the Omaticaya, part of the People."

When she finished, the crowd swept forward and began placing their hands on each other's shoulders, successfully encircling the now Omaticaya. Then, after several moments, they broke apart, and went back to the wall. It was now time for the others.

The spiritual words were spoken and the circle was made four more times, thus making Akiza, Luna, Leo, Crow, and Jack all Omatacayas. They were family now.

. . .

That night, Acala brought Akiza to a tree with pinkish-purple glowing, thread or vine like leaves flowing down, giving it a similar appearance to a willow tree. Akiza ran her arms through the leaves, feeling a sense of complete peace.

"Wow," she muttered.

"Before Tekumseh, Arati, and I were born, there was the original tree Tree of Voices," Acala began. "Only Omaticaya are allowed here, that is why you were never brought."

"What happened to the other one?" Akiza asked.

"The morning after Tekumseh's parents became mates, the Sky People came with their machines and ran it over. We had thought we lost the Tree of Voices forever. But Eywa gave us a new sacred tree. This one," Acala explained. "Utral txe'lanyä, the Tree of Heart." He pulled his braid and connected his tsaheylu to a vine. "With this, we can hear the hearts and wants of Eywa. Of our ancestors."

Akiza slowly grabbed a vine and her braid, letting her tsaheylu link with the vine and listened. She heard some children laughing and other voices speaking happily or sadly, saying words of encouragement to her and everything.

"I can hear them…" she muttered.

Acala walked over and gently touched her tsaheylu to listen as well. "They're there, Akiza. In Eywa, in all of life," he whispered to her and she looked at him. Though she knew blushes weren't visible in the Na'vi body, she was holding one down when she realized how close he was to her once she let her tsaheylu come off the vine.

"Acala, why… exactly did you bring me here?" Akiza asked slowly, and she wasn't sure whether to be hopeful or nervous of what he was thinking.

"You are an Omaticaya now," he began, "meaning you can make your bow from the wood of Hometree. And men will be able to come to ask you to be their mate."

"You want me to be your mate, don't you?" Akiza asked slowly, not taking her eyes off of his gaze.

"I won't force you to agree. According to the ancient customs, if a man asked you to be his mate, you would have to at least see if Eywa allows it. And if she did, you would be mated for life. But I will not force you if you do not wish it," Acala replied honestly. Though more than anything he wanted to at least try, he didn't want to offend her by forcing her into it, despite the tradition.

Akiza gave a soft smile. "I appreciate you giving me the choice, Acala," she began. "Since I had met you, there was something strange I felt when you were around. Like someone was trying to tell me something about you. And I'm sure no Na'vi man would match with me if I didn't know them like I know you." He perked up, a bit hopeful. "I appreciate the option and I accept the offer."

Acala gave a soft smile back before holding her cheek. Slowly, he leaned in and touched his lips to her caringly. They weren't sure how long they kissed; but when they broke for air, Acala guided Akiza to her knees.

They slowly pulled their braids in front of them and held the ends up making the hair around the tsaheylus fall away from the neural strands. The strands stretched towards the other, sensing something to grasp and the two Na'vi gave into its demands, connecting the two tsaheylus together and closing their eyes.

They both gave a small gasp of shock as a sense of connectedness and pleasure washed over them. They saw a few images of the others past, but their mind was quickly overtaken by the sensation the tsaheylus were giving them.

Acala pulled Akiza close and kissed her again, quickly moving across her cheek and down her neck. He quickly pulled her into his lap while Akiza leaned against him, eyes closed as she took in every sensation sent at her.

She knew that due to expectancies she would have to go all the way with Acala, and she wasn't sure if she wanted a child yet. And she was hoping that uncertainty would prevent her body from producing a child in case she really didn't want one. Arati had explained to her and Luna the basics of the Na'vi reproduction during a cultural explanation in training. She would just have to wait and see what happened in the future.