AN: I just wanted to thank all of you for your Reviews and hope you'll like where I'm going with this series.

Also, a very special thanks to Tedra, who beta'ed all stories of this series!

Chapter 02

For two days Tsu'tey had succeeded in staying away from Jake before the worry made him almost mad. Now, standing behind a tree and seeing Jake look dejectedly at the ground, he felt his own heart break even more than after the hurtful words Jake had uttered.

Jake, meanwhile, knew that he had to apologize to his mate. He hadn't meant to hurt him with his careless words, but had done it nonetheless.

*Look around carefully, child*

Jake head whipped around at the voice, "Eywa?" Just then movement behind a tree made Jake jump up. The wind carried the enticing scent of his mate to him.

"Tsu'tey!" Jake's legs moved on their own, carrying him to where his mate was hiding…hiding from him. Seeing the look of dismay on his beloved's face just as the Na'vi turned around to leave Jake leaped forward…

…straight onto Tsu'tey's back, the force of his landing making Tsu'tey stumble and fall forward, landing hard on the ground.

A sickening crunch was heard and, while still clinging to Tsu'tey, Jake turned his mate around, and saw the pain-filled eyes looking up at him.

Then he saw the odd angle his mate's right arm was in. Jumping up quickly, afraid he would hurt him even more Jake cried out, "Oh god, Tsu! I'm sorry!"

Tsu'tey felt the fire of a broken bone lance through him for a moment before the limb became thankfully numb. Looking down and seeing no broken skin he knew that Mo'at would have to take a look at it. Finally concentrating on his mate he saw the guilt and regret in those wide eyes, "It was an accident, Jake…"

"Yes, but I should have been more careful! I hurt you!" Jake's voice rose to a scream.

Sighing Tsu'tey pulled Jake to him, embracing him with his good arm and nuzzling his ear. "I know it was not your intention, Jake. So let it go, I will go and see Mo'at about it."

Despite the injury he had caused his mate Jake felt safe in those arms. Feeling, smelling and sensing his mate calmed something deep within him down. Shaking himself out of the melancholy Jake stood up and without preamble picked up the experienced warrior. 'Bridal style' flashed through Jake's mind and he felt his blood start to boil.

"Hey!" Tsu'tey protested the handling, his legs worked alright!

"Quite, Tsu. I hurt you, and I will make sure you get to Mo'at right away!"

A pout didn't really belong on the warriors face but Jake saw it emerge on his lips. 'Stop it, Jake! He is hurt and you still have some things to explain before you can claim him… If he even forgives you…' These thoughts quickly erased the ache of lust in his groin while he concentrated on carrying his mate.

"Jake?" Tsu'tey couldn't help but look questioningly at the former human. "Are you well?"

Disbelievingly Jake looked down at Tsu'tey, "Am I alright?! Are you out of your mind? I just broke your fucking arm and you ask me if I'm alright?!"

Flinching at the harsh tone Tsu'tey looked down, not scared or anything but he felt the wound in his heart tear farther than it had the last time. 'Why is he behaving like this? Does he hate my presence that much? But then why would he try to stop me from leaving?'

Grimacing at the angry sound of his own voice Jake halted his steps and looked at his now silent mate. He had done it again, and Jake didn't even now why. He had hurt his mate due to his short temper. 'What the fuck is wrong with me?! I love him! I know that and despite that I sometimes feel the need to just shut him up…'

Clearing his throat Jake set Tsu'tey on a tree root. Taking a hold of his chin he forced the warrior to look at him, "I'm sorry, Tsu. I did it again… After what I did the last time I swore that I would never hurt you again…"

Focusing on the sincere eyes Tsu'tey replied, "But you do it anyway, and I do not understand it. I thought you lov… liked me enough to at least tell me what is wrong with you…"

Hearing the slip and feeling his own heart ache when Tsu'tey hesitated using the word 'love' Jake knelt down in front of him, "I love you, Tsu'tey. Never doubt that. We are destined to be together and Eywa has great plans for us, but it's my heart and my soul that loves you more than anything else."

Breath hitching at the declaration Tsu'tey asked, "But then why?"

Sighing Jake answered, "I don't know. I think it started when I got sick…" Thinking about back made Jake realize that he should have listened to Tsu'tey when he had gotten sick the first time. Determination flaring he continued, "Come, love. We will go to Mo'at and let her set your arm." Taking a deep breath he picked Tsu'tey back up, "And let her examine me…"

Startled but happy Tsu'tey let himself be carried. 'Finally, we will be able to find out what makes him ill.'

Finally the new Hometree came into their line of sight and even before Jake could call for Mo'at she hurried down the root.

"What has happened, Jake?" Looking at Tsu'tey worriedly she saw him cradling his own arm.

Shamed Jake looked down, "I hurt him…and broke his arm."

A sharp glance at him had him almost cringing, "Did you do it to hurt him?" Her voice didn't hold any accusation, only interest.

"NO!" flinching at his own exclamation Jake repeated more quietly, "I would never hurt him deliberately."

Nodding to herself Mo'at motioned for him to set Tsu'tey down, "But you did it nonetheless for the last few days." Picking up Tsu'tey arm she carefully felt for the injury, quickly coming across it when Tsu'tey clenched his teeth but didn't make a sound.

Jake didn't dare look at the shaman or his mate, "I know, but I don't know why I did it. I mean…I said the words, knowing they would hurt him."

The shame in his mate's eyes made Tsu'tey gently say, "He has been ill for more than a week now."

Head swinging around to look at Jake Mo'at looked him up and down before her eyes widened in shock.

Jake and Tsu'tey saw her reaction and feared the worst. "What is it, Mo'at?" Tsu'tey asked fearful.

Shaking herself out of it the shaman answered, "Later, child. Now let me take care of your arm and then we will look after your mate."

Almost an hour later Mo'at had healed Tsu'tey's arm with Eywa's support. Steeling herself she turned to Jake.

"Come to me, Jake." When he stood in front of her he felt her warm and soothing hand on his forehead before it began wandering down, over his heart and stomach, finally settling on his abdomen. "You are full of surprises, Jake Sully. It looks as if your destiny is already in motion."

Confused Jake asked, "What do you mean?"

Smiling Mo'at replied, "Eywa granted you something only females have been gifted with. You, my child, are pregnant."

tbc