Kia's family gathers around him, all excited to celebrate his birthday. He doesn't mind birthdays, but this one feels different. It's his first birthday since they moved to the clan, and he's excited to see what his family has in store for him.
Jake and Neytiri approach him with a beautifully carved hunting bow. "Happy birthday, Kia!" they exclaim. "We hope you'll use this to hunt with us someday."
Kia grins from ear to ear, barely able to contain his excitement. "Thank you so much, Mom and Dad! I can't wait to use this!"
Next, Lo'ak and Neteyam give him a sharp hunting knife. "This is for when you're out on your own, Kia," Lo'ak tells him. "May it always keep you safe."
Kia nods appreciatively, taking the knife from Neteyam. "Thank you both," he says softly.
Then, Kiri and Tuk present him with a delicate charm bracelet. "We made this for you, Kia," Kiri tells him. "It will protect you on all your adventures."
Kia slips the bracelet onto his wrist and beams at Kiri and Tuk. "Thank you so much, I love it!"
But there's more. Kia's human parents, who died during the battle of Pandora, have left him a special gift, which Jake and Neytiri present to him now. It's an iPod, pre-loaded with music by the Doctor.
"Happy birthday, son," Jake says with a smile. "We thought you might want to listen to this when you're out hunting or exploring Pandora on your own."
Kia's eyes widen. "Thank you, thank you so much! This is amazing!"
Neytiri presents him with a new sonic screwdriver. "This is a handy tool to have," she says, "especially when you're exploring new territory."
Kia takes the screwdriver from her and spins it around in his hand. "Wow, this is so cool! Thank you, Mom!"
Finally, Neytiri hands him a thick book. "This is the history of Pandora," she says. "It contains all the clan names and wildlife. We thought you might enjoy studying it the doctor made it for you."
Kia flips through the pages, taking in the intricate drawings and the intricate history of this new world that he been part of since he's a kid. "Thank you," he says, feeling overwhelmed with gratitude.
As the night goes on, Kia feels a deep sense of contentment. He's happy with his human and Navi heritage, and he's grateful for all the love and support his new family has shown him. He knows that this is just the beginning of his new life on Pandora, and he can't wait to see what the future holds.
