Alright, first off thank you to all you readers who are reading this. I really hope you are enjoying the story so far. Also in advance I want to just say all mistakes are mine, don't be afraid to point them out. My beta reader wasn't able to go over it today but I wanted to have this up tonight sooo… yeah. I'll have him go over it when he can and I'll fix it up if it needs it. And don't forget to leave a Review here and there, I crave your feedback as to if I'm doing it right or not. Thanks again, and enjoy :)

"Human speach."

'Thoughts'

{Na'vi speach.}

Jake sits next to Mo'at in her 'shaman hut', quietly weaving a small basket. Mo'at had been teaching him how to make one most of the morning after the test, saying it would be necessary for some rituals as different colors meant different things for different events and ceremonies and such. It was slow going but it was kinda fun, almost like being back in grade school again. Back when Tommy and him would get into paint fights and end up looking like a rainbow had thrown up on the two of them on the way to the principal's office. A knocking sound near the covered entrance drew his attention and quickly he smiled knowing only one person would knock politely before entering. Norm peeked his head in the open doorway before entering, slightly hunched over.

"Still not used to just wearing a loincloth huh?" Norm gave a half smile. 'For a guy who wanted to be a Na'vi so bad, who knew he was so self conscious about his body? I mean, they're practically naked ALL the time!' "Anyway how's the body holdin' up?" Even after his body had been recovered and healed up he occasionally had minor discomfort.

"Ah, y'know, pretty good. The spasms are almost all gone in the arm though stretching is still a bit uncomfortable. Another two weeks and I'll be in top shape!" They laughed a bit, seeming to forget Mo'at was sitting right next to Jake, though from the upward curl at the corners of her mouth she didn't mind. When the laughing died down Norm noticed the new additions to his usual apparel, seeing him staring Jake smiled and turned sideways a bit for him to get a better look.

"Cool huh? Turns out special little me, Mr. Toruk Makto, is also going to be the next Tsahik! Who'd have thought?" Norm's eyes are as large as dinner plates, but he seemed more shocked than excited. "Don't get too excited, you might faint."

"You mean… you're ok with this?" Jake cocked an eyebrow.

"Why wouldn't I be?" his smile turned cocky, "Upset that I'm gonna be Tsahik instead of you?" Norm shook his head, the look of shock not lessening.

"I'm just… surprised is all, I mean, you're taking it better than I thought." Jake shrugged, returning to his weaving.

"Eh, it was a bit of a shock at first but I actually like it a lot."

"What does Tsu'tey think?"

"He's gonna like it one way or another." At that Norm let at a not so manly giggle. Mo'at stood, saying that she had something important to do but to keep at it until she returned. Jake had nodded and left leaving Norm and Jake alone. After a while of silence a mischievous look overcame Norm.

"So… when you planning on mating with Tsu'tey?" the delicate weave Jake had be making at that moment snapped causing Norm to laugh while Jake's mouth went dry.

"W-what?!" Norm rolls his eyes.

"Oh don't play that card I'm the only gay human…Na'vi… whatever left on this planet! I mean, I just KNEW you were a closet case but cut a guy some slack, just promise to give me the details when you two-"

"NORM!" Jake yelled, slightly panicked, "What are you talking about? I would never mate Tsu'tey! He's my friend and nothing else, what would give you an idea like that?!" Norm was now both confused and a little worried.

"You mean you didn't know?" Jake threw his half-woven basket aside, instantly undoing the whole thing, but the angry glint in his eye made it clear that he didn't care.

"Explain… now."

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Tsu'tey walked back into Hometree after making his morning rounds of checking up on current projects, the current food supply, and visiting the children learning to shoot bows for the first time. Even though most days he would rather ride his Pa'li out in the trees and hunt with the others, he couldn't really complain about his current duties. Not that he really wanted to, since his position of Olo'eyktan was what he always wanted. Heading towards the Mid-day cooking fires to eat quietly Mo'at appeared at his side.

{I see you Mo'at.} He greeted.

{I see you Tsu'tey.} Was her reply, however he brow furrowed, {you appear troubled, is there something wrong?} Tsu'tey bit his lip and stopped; Mo'at following suit. He hadn't told her about what had happened at Neytiri's grave but now that she was with him, perhaps he-

"WHAT?!" Came a loud yell in the distance, from the direction of Mo'at's hut and when he looked, Jake came rushed out of the small structure with Normspellman following closely behind. Upon spotting him and Mo'at, Jake came storming over to them with Norm trailing closely behind seeming to try and calm him down. Tsu'tey turned to ask Mo'at what was going on, but her face had gone from concerned to an almost challenging look as she watched a fuming Jake approach. He stopped a few feet away, panting with rage, Norm standing behind him unsure of what was about to happen.

"You didn't tell me..." he said through clenched teeth, "-that I have to be Tsu'tey's…mate." Jake spat out the last word as if it were poison. Confused at this turn of events Tsu'tey turns to Mo'at who still looked defiantly at Jake.

"This true? Jake is to be my bond mate?" She glanced over at Tsu'tey for a moment before looking back at Jake.

"He proven to have gift, my decision is final. Jakesully is next Tsahik." Jake's growl became more feral as he turned to Tsu'tey.

"Do you have anything to say?!" To be honest he didn't. The fact that Jake had the gift and has been chosen to be the next Tsahik is a big surprise as is; adding to that him now being Tsu'tey's mate is exciting; he is proving to be very special. However Jake's response so far isn't… boding well. 'Perhaps I can word it correctly, so as to not anger him further.'

"We… we could try." Jake's eyes went wide and his mouth opened slightly.

"You mean… you don't mind us having to be mates?" Looking around at a shocked Norm and a curious Mo'at, Tsu'tey steeled his resolve. He refuses to be a coward to his feelings again.

"I willing to mate for life with you." However that didn't seem to help, as Jake just ran a hand over his face groaning before turning to Mo'at, a pleading look on his face and his voice practically begging.

"Is there a way I can get out of this, there has got to be someone else…" But she shook her head.

"No other, only you." She relaxed though, and put a comforting hand on his shoulder as Norm spoke up.

"Take it from me, I didn't know my feelings towards other men until I dated a guy in high school." Jake turned on him, mouth set in a hard frown.

"But I loved Neytiri! With all my heart and soul I loved her! And even before her I loved women, I slept with women!" Norm stood his ground.

"I didn't say you didn't love her or you weren't straight, I'm just saying to give it a try. Short of being exiled you can't get out of this, and you said yourself that wasn't an option. Honestly speaking I'm jealous." Jake growled again, however it was clear he was beginning to run out of steam.

"Then why don't you be Tsahik?! You got the smarts for it and you like guys! Hell, you know the songs, the history, and the plants fifty times better than I do or ever could!" But Norm was shaking his head even from the beginning.

"Mo'at tried several tests. I don't have the gift, and believe me I would love to be in your position. The fifth Toruk Makto in all of Omaticaya history, conqueror of the RDA, now future Tsahik of the tribe! You've done so many great things, helped so many people, and have given so much, but now-" Norm puts both hands onto Jake's shoulders and turns him to face Tsu'tey who is surprised by the action. "-you have been given a second chance at love. It may not be what you were expecting but here you have someone willing to spend their life with you."

"Norm, I-" He interrupted Jake before he could protest.

"You've so far jumped headlong into every situation without really thinking things through, from coming to Pandora without even a smidgen of knowledge about the place to going against all of human kind for a humanoid species you barely knew for four months. Why start thinking things through now?" Jake nervously looked into Tsu'tey's eyes, but instead of being met with a hard glare of some sort like he's used to, Tsu'tey's eyes are full of… hope? Shoulders slumping and head bowed Jake gives up, seeing absolutely no way out. He then looks over his shoulder and asks.

"How did you get so damn good at speeches?" Norm gave a quick smile.

"I read a lot of romance novels." Now shrugging off Norm's hands, Jake turns to look at Mo'at who had been silently observing the exchange.

"Fine… I'll… I'll try, but…" he looks at Tsu'tey, "I need time. This is a lot to take in for one day. Just give me a few days to process all of this." Tsu'tey nods, understand and quietly rejoicing at now having the ability to properly court Jake. Jake turns once again to Mo'at. "I'll keep up my studies with you, but I want Norm to help." When Mo'at agreed Norm began to sputter a little.

"M-me? I'm not even one of the tribe yet, I still have to go through all the rituals!" Jake shrugged. Mo'at had agreed so that was that. It was then that Jake felt a warm hand on the junction between his shoulder and neck. When he looked he saw Tsu'tey looked very nervous as he began to speak.

"Jake, I you take all time needed. I will wait." And with that Tsu'tey let his hand drop and went over to the fires where the food was being made. Mo'at bowed her head and left as well leaving Norm and Jake alone. A moment later Jake shook his head and dragged Norm over to the food, he wasn't all that hungry, but it would help him take his mind off of his current situation.