A/N: Just in case anyone is confused you, Neteyam, and Aonung is 16 here. Also, instead of making Tsireya Tsahik, Aonung is going to be the future Olo'eyktan.

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For the past few weeks, Aonung has been very sweet and true to his word he has been kind to your family in tandem, never calling or referring to them as freaks or pointing out their differences maliciously. Instead, he has stuck to calling Lo'ak and Neteyam forest boys and Kiri and Tuk forest girls. He started calling you nicknames like sweetheart, flower, little one, sweetness, and everything but, your name and your heart skipped a beat every time.

"That fucking boy is lucky it was Lo'ak and Kiri." You sighed rubbing your twin's arms comfortingly. Everyone knew the two of you were inseparable, finishing each other's sentences, sensing the other emotions from pain to happiness, a gift from Eywa herself that you two will always have someone. Neteyam had felt your pain and it pissed him off wanting to pummel Key'ko but, he was satisfied enough that Lo'ak and Kiri did it for him. He was also proud of them for apologizing considering how hard-headed and stubborn both of them can be.

"Oh Teyam, do not worry. He was heavily reprimanded and doesn't even go near us anymore. Besides, Aonung doesn't hang with him anymore and neither do his friends." Neteyam huffed pulling you in for a tight hug resting his chin on top of your head. The two of you sat together in silence looking over the water at the Metkayina fishing, riding Ilu's, and weaving. The two of you had stuff to do but, needed this moment to just enjoy each other's presence.

"Speaking of lover boy here he comes." Neteyam knew the two of you were soulmates and had approved of him only halfway, proud that Aonung had put his ego and pride aside to apologize and stick to it even now. You turned around smiling at Aonung who waved at you with a couple of his friends that you liked behind him.

"Hi Sweetheart, Neteyam" Neteyam greeted all of them, placing a kiss on your forehead and disappearing to go fish or weave. This left you with Aonung who told his friends to leave and they did with smirks and playfully rolling their eyes. You smiled placing your hand in his outstretched one as he placed you on his Ilu in front of him holding you in a light hold. "What you've been up to syulang?" You spoke with him about how you weaved some baskets and got some shells and jewels for the jewelers of the clan. He hummed listening to you talk about everything and anything with a soft smile on his face just watching you. He really wanted to court you and for you to be his mate but, he wanted to do this properly. 

"Aonung are you listening?" He realized he was daydreaming and had missed a question or a statement you made.

"I'm sorry syulang I was thinking of something, can you please repeat it?" He gave your side a light squeeze in apology as you huffed repeating what you said.

"I was asking if you wanted to weave nets with me or do you have something else to do?" He was going to go hunting with Rotxo and the others but, he figured they can miss him for a few hours. Besides, he overheard Rotxo was going to ditch them to be with Kiri.

"No, I can weave them with you darling." Nodding your head, the two of you went to get the supplies and sat on a little secluded area from the main beach side by side weaving away, in comfortable silence. It was like that for a few before you decided to break it.

"Um, Aonung?" He hummed turning an ear to signal he was listening "Are you still friends with Key'ko?" You were not about to tell him or Neteyam how he was still harassing you when you were alone because you didn't want to burden them. Besides, you can take care of yourself.

"No, I am not. I refuse to be friends with someone who hurts those I care about." You smiled, your tail wrapping gently around his, and if he moved in a tad closer you didn't comment instead opting to keep weaving but, it seemed Aonung was suspicious. "Why? Is he bothering you when I'm not around?" He had stopped weaving placing a hand on top of yours urging you to look at him. "You know I will protect you, right? If he is bothering you and you feel you need help I will handle it and put him in his place. I'm the future Olo'eyktan." He had to stop himself from calling you the future Tsahik not wanting to get too ahead of himself at the moment. Meanwhile, you were rendered speechless, your heart throbbing with love that you weren't ready to share with him yet. Eywa knew you wanted to, you wanted to kiss him senselessly and depend on him but, he wouldn't like for you to be dependent on him. At least you don't think so.

"He is not bothering me." Bald-faced lie and you are praying he doesn't question it. "He is scared of upsetting your father as well as mine. My father is Toruk Makto and was Olo'eyktan of the Omaticaya after all." You enjoyed how both of you can relate to having Olo'eyktans as fathers as well as being the oldest in the family with a lot of responsibilities. Even though Neteyam had more than you did. 

"I will believe you but, if he ever does I want you to tell me." He paused before adding "If you cannot get me, get Neteyam. He is nothing in comparison to your brother." He meant that too. He has seen the way Neteyam fights and his build is rather bulky, similar to his father, and tall too. He almost jumped out of his skin when he felt your arms wrap around his chest in a hug 

"Thank you Aonung. You're really sweet... I think you would make an amazing Olo'eyktan and whoever you choose as your mate will be lucky." He wanted to scream that he wanted you as his mate and that he was the lucky one but, all he did was wrap his arms around your waist pulling you onto his lap by your hips so he can place a kiss on your cheek grinning at your shock and how your ears turned purple. 

"You're really cute ma'yawntutsyip. Anyone would be lucky to have you." He was close to saying he was going to have you making himself jealous at the thought of someone else having you but, he banished the thought. You were his soulmate. It came as a shock when his mother told him what he figured all along but, he was fine with it. You were strong, beautiful, oh so beautiful, talented, good with children, you were good for his heart and soul. He needed you. The two of you had abandoned the weaving opting to enjoy being so close together, your hearts synching up with each other.

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You knew you shouldn't have gone out in the forest alone. You fucking knew it but, no you ignored your gut for the first time in your life and you immediately regretted it. You thought you were alone, honestly, you didn't even realize you were being followed until he stepped on a twig and cussed. 

"You have been a thorn in my side." You hissed at Key'ko leaving space between the two of you, making sure he never left your line of sight. You could easily run up into the trees since you are a forest navi but, the trees here in the Mangrove were not like the ones at home. There were no branches or vines so it would take you a few seconds to get a grip and that would be all the time he would need to grab you from behind. He was a coward. 

"I have done nothing! You, are the one who is bothering me" You hissed more threateningly at him. You wished it was Aonung who followed you instead, hell one of your brothers would have been fine too. He growled at you making your ears pin back more in anticipation and anger. 

"I wanted your freak sister but, you'll have to do." You growled at him for mentioning your sister. 

"Don't call her that you, fucking animal." His face contorted at that walking towards you as you walked backward eyes never leaving his. He was much bigger than you but, you were faster on the forest ground.

"I don't know why the Chief's son likes a tree-hugging freak like you." He was done talking as he lunged at you and you dodged. The two of your exchanged blows and he got angrier every time you left a mark on him. Your lip was busted and your nose was bleeding but, he was no better. The two of you were panting hard, you more from tiredness and him from anger. The two of you kept going at it missing two approaching footsteps, one a little faster than the other. You heard a twig snap glancing over at the sound allowing Key'ko to tackle you to the ground and pull your head back forcing a cry from your lips. It didn't last long because a flash of blue and the weight was off of you. You turned around unable to get up, your adrenaline dying and the pain coming in watching Neteyam wild the fuck out. He was pummeling him in the face and body, picking him up even and slamming him back down on the ground. 

"MA Y/N" You were turned around and a frantic Aonung was holding you checking your body. "I knew it! I knew he was bothering you! I told Neteyam when I saw him follow you into the forest! Why didn't you tell me? I could have protected you!" He was worried about gathering you up to carry you and you can blame the fact that the two of you were soulmates and he was your safe space but, you started crying. "Don't cry Ma Y/N. Please? I don't like to see you cry. I'm going to bring you to my mother and bandage you myself, okay? You're mine, I'm sorry for being late. Please forgive me." You sniffled throwing your arms around him watching as Neteyam was dragging Key'ko out of the woods pissed. He caught your eye going to you and rubbing your head placing kisses along your brow bone. 

"Don't worry. Aonung and I will take care of everything." You nodded hiding your face back in Aonung's neck as all of you made your way to the Tsahik's Marui quickly. The Metkayina made a wide berth at the sight of a pissed-off Neteyam carrying a 9-foot Na'vi one-handed and a worried Aonung carrying you to his mother's Marui. When he entered he was both glad and nervous that his parents and your parents were there. Your parents jumped up looking between you and Neteyam

"What the fuck?" He went to speak but, Neteyam beat him to it

"He attacked Y/N in the forest. He followed her and attacked her." Neteyam had dropped Key'ko unceremoniously to the floor watching as he sat up with difficulty, Neteyam doing a number on him. "Aonung told me he saw him following her into the forest so we came to him sitting on top of her hitting her." Neteyam was seething, his eyes like a cat from anger. Aonung stood there as your parents inspected you not aiming to pull you out of his grip which he was glad for. He needed to hold you and protect you, make you feel better.

"Let me see her." Aonung brought you to his mother who checked you out humming to herself. "There is nothing broken, you may take her to your Marui and heal her. Bring her back once you are done." He nodded quickly exiting not missing the way everyone hissed and growled at Key'ko. He couldn't bring himself to care, you were all that was important. You were awake just in pain watching as he placed you gently and started grabbing stuff to heal you. 

"Ma'yawntutsyip." His ears perked up as he turned back to you with stuff to heal you with. When you got his attention you rose a hand to place on his cheek. "Do not blame yourself. I do not blame you. It is no one's fault but Key'ko." He bit his lip as he brought himself closer to you, placing a hand on your cheek and smiling a bit at the way you leaned into it.

"I wish you would have told me he was bothering you. I would have stopped it. You're important to me. You're my soulmate." Your eyes widen in surprise at that but, now that he started he didn't want to stop, his bravery taking over for him. "I knew you were my soulmate for a long time and when my mother confirmed it, it solidified everything I had already felt. Yes, I am to be Olo'eytkan but, I want you to be Tsahik. My Tsahik. My mother is a wonderful teacher and already loves you even if she doesn't show it. Please Y/N, be mine. I know you feel it. I know you feel the bond, the pull. We are meant to be together. You are meant to be loved by me." He was desperately needing to make sure you were his. He didn't like how Key'ko thought he can get away with putting his hands on you. He needed to make you his, mark you as his, and parade you around everyone so they'll know to never touch you or even have a thought of touching you. 

"...Do you really mean everything you say?" You had felt the bond, you had felt the pull. You knew you were his soulmate as he was yours. You knew the two of you were meant to be together. All he can manage is a nod, his eyes never leaving yours as the two of you took in each other face feeling the tension rise and rise until it snapped. The two of you leaned into each other, pressing your lips together and it was better than you thought it was going to be. He tasted like the sea, and fruit but, most importantly he tasted like home. When the two of you pulled away you smiled up at him. "You smell and taste like home." He grinned at that pecking your lips this time

"We are each other's home."

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