Now that it was collectively known among our clan that Tsu'tey and I were mated, the females did not try to attract his attention however it did not stop them from throwing him wistful glances which would make me tense and growl and Tsu'tey chuckle. Whenever he caught males watching me when I walked by it was then he who growled darkly and then I would chuckle at him.
Neytiri and Jake's child was born and I stayed with her throughout as she cried for her mother, wanting her close so I had to do instead. Jake yelled and cursed as they went through the birth together, feeling every pain Neytiri bore through their bond as they huddled together.
A beautiful baby boy was born however he was very weak and the elders feared he would not pull through and prepared to ease him into death. Neytiri had burst into tears but I had stepped up, brushed them aside and took the baby into my arms as he whimpered pitifully, unable to cry.
"Now you listen to my voice, little one, because I am going to tell you something very important." Murmuring to the child I carried him back to Neytiri and Jake who opened their arms for him. "Your parents are the strongest, kindest people I have ever met and I know their strength flows through your veins. You may seem weak now but when you grow, you will be a strong warrior and you will have only the best teachers to guide you."
Stopping I knelt beside Neytiri who touched her baby's face, glistening with sweat. "Your mother is the voice of wisdom. Listen to her always and she will guide you down the correct path." Jake leaned over and the baby clasped its tiny hand around his smallest finger. "Your father is the voice of leadership and strength, watch him as you grow and you shall learn well. My mate Tsu'tey is the figure of skill and I know he will help you to become the greatest warrior in our clan. Myself…" I stopped to hum a few notes, gaining his attention as he slowly began to open his eyes. "I am the figure of empowerment and understanding. Whenever you feel like you are nothing, I will show you that you are everything." With that I placed him in Neytiri's arms and he blinked up at her then reached for her face, his hands touching her smile as she gazed down at him.
This boy did not need to cry to tell them he was alive. His eyes danced with intelligence and light as he parents slowly relaxed into a peaceful sleep as I watched over them, keeping them comfortable and making sure the boy was alright until they woke up again.
"He is so beautiful." Neytiri whispered as Jake smiled. "What shall we name him?"
"I don't know. He's too perfect to name." Jake had never looked prouder, at his son or his mate. "I can't think." Neytiri chuckled.
"You can never think." He shot her a look but smiled all the same. "How about we name him after your brother, Tomsully." Tomsully, it sounded like a good, strong name. Jake brushed his fingers over the child's cheek, smiling with a small nod.
"Hello Tommy." He murmured and the child awoke. This time he cried, wailing to be fed so I left the family in peace, worn out by the many hours spent awake. Blinking I wavered on my feet as I tried to climb up to my hammock but I needn't have worried.
Tsu'tey stepped up behind me and lifted me up easily, carrying me up and easing into a hammock with me. I had not realised it was night time, I had been with Neytiri and Jake for over a day. I groaned as Tsu'tey nestled against me, hands curled around my stomach where I smiled secretly.
Reaching over his head I pulled his plait to me and connected it to mine. Resting my hands over his on my stomach, Tsu'tey tensed as he felt the tiny throb of life that was not mine. "My Ana, what is that?"
"That is our child, Tsu'tey. She is growing strong." He gasped, sitting up to look down at me so I turned my head to look up into his eyes. For a long time he did not say anything and I could feel the disbelief through our link. Before I could begin to worry that disbelief was soon replaced by a wave of unmeasured happiness.
"My Ana, you have given me more than I deserve. Beginning with you." He kissed my neck lovingly and I melted into him as he purred richly.
"She will be with us soon, my warrior, then no doubt more will follow."
"She?" He questioned and I smirked.
"I feel it in my heart it is a girl."
"What if it is a boy?" Chuckling I nuzzled noses with him.
"Then you may tease me for the rest of our lives that I was wrong." He seemed happy with that deal. We lay together and a new tenderness came over Tsu'tey, holding me so gently but firmly in his arms as if he were afraid I would break. How much I loved him.