THE SUN SHINED brightly this morning, you yawned as you stretched, you placed your hand on your small baby bump. "Good morning little one, I can't wait to see you." You spoke to your baby. You stood up from your hammock and made your way over to Niraya. She looked up at you innocently smiling. "Good morning my precious girl." You said kissing her cheeks.

Niraya babbled at you, "mama." You gasped, she said her first word, "mama". Your heart skipped beat, you squealed at your baby spinning her around playfully. Niraya gurgled clapping her small hands together. You gently placed her back in your arms, beginning to make breakfast for everyone.

Jake and the kids woke up a while later, "Ma'Jake our baby said her first word "mama." You spoke up with a huge smile on your face. Jake's eyes widened as he let out a happy breath. He kissed Niraya's cheeks as he tickled her softly, Niraya squealed at her father cooing at him.

"That's great mom! She finally said her first word." Loak replied excitedly, Neteyam nodded in agreement. You smiled at your sons. "She's growing up so fast." Kiri said with soft eyes.

"I know right!" You replied to Kiri squealing. "Niraya is so cute mommy, I love her so much." Tuk spoke in your arms. You smiled down at your daughter, your eyes softened at her words. "I'm so glad to hear that Ma'Ite." You replied kissing her forehead lovingly.

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You, Ronal, Kiri, Tuk and Tsireya were in your mauri weaving tops and making jewelry, meanwhile Jake, Tonowari, Loak, Aonung and Neteyam were out hunting for tonight's meal with the clan.

You held Atan in your arms as you sorted different shells and diamonds in order, Ronal had Niraya on her lap while she weaved a top. Kiri was making a necklace, Tuk was making bracelets and Tsireya was weaving a loincloth.

"So sister how are you and Loak doing?" You asked Tsireya with a small smirk. Atan played with a toy in his hands, he gurgled happily at it. Tsireya blushed as she looked down smiling. "We're doing great sister, he's so kind and handsome." Tsireya replied giggling softly. You smiled at her words, "That's good to hear." You replied back.

"Well, Kiri, I've noticed that you and Aonung have something going on, how's that going so far." Ronal spoke up teasingly. Kiri blushed bashfully, "We're doing amazing grandma, Aonung's really sweet, he helps me a lot with my chores." Kiri responded to Ronal continuing to make her necklace. "Ooooo Kiri has a boyfriend." Tuk said making kissing noises. All of you laughed at Tuks antics. Kiri playfully roled her eyes at her little sister, chuckling softly.

"Neteyam met a girl when the Tulkun returned again, her name is Satari." You spoke up as Atan wiggled in your arms. "Oh yes Satari, she's a very sweet and beautiful girl, her mother is
Eyrina te Ixtala Azula'Ite and her father is Naran te Tatwe Oa'retun'Itan. They are very kind and hardworking." Ronal replied softly smiling. Lei'wa nodded at her mother's words.

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Night came and it was time for the clan to gather up and have a feast. Lei'wa put on a gorgeous white top adored with shells and diamonds, along with a matching loincloth. Kiri wore a top mixed with Omatikaya and Metkayina accessories, and a matching loincloth. Tuk wore a beautiful top with the same accessories as Kiri, Tsireya wore a gorgeous Metkayina top along with a matching loincloth. Niraya wore an adorable mini top full of Omatikaya and Metkayina accessories with a loincloth. Loak, Neteyam and Jake wore their Omatikaya armbands and neck pieces with Metkayina loincloths. 

Lei'wa walked with her family in one big group, Jake held Niraya in his arms. "You look gorgeous mama." Jake complemented, admiring your beauty. "Thank you Ma'Jake." You replied blushing. Tsireya walked with her parents and Aonung and Atan. You finally got to the gathering, everything was decorated beautifully, a mix of Omatikaya and Metkayina culture. It was stunning.

The feast was spectacular, you ate, danced, talked to the villagers and spent time with your family. You wanted to make an announcement to your people, so you asked Tonowari for permission which of course he approved of. You got up from your seat and made your way to the center of the arena.

"My people!" You spoke up loud and clear. Everyone turned quiet and turned their attention towards you. "I would like to make an announcement tonight..." You continued. "I am pregnant again!" You squealed as you placed your hand on your small baby bump. The clan gasped and cheered, everyone clapped their hands congratulating you at this news. You smiled as your eyes brimmed with tears, Jake and the kids looked at you with admiration and gratitude.

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After the festivities everyone went home and called it a night. These past few months have been the best months of your entire life and you couldn't be happier. You were so thankful for Eywa blessing you with all these wishes and desires, it's made a huge change in your life. You couldn't ask for more. You already had enough.

Lei'wa and Jake put the kids to sleep, "Goodnight mom." Neteyam and Loak whispered in unison. You smiled as you placed soft kisses on their foreheads as well as Jake. Tuk instantly fell asleep, tired from having so much fun and Kiri as well. Niraya fell asleep in your arms cuddling into you. After a few moments you handed her over to Jake, she wrapped her tiny tail around Jake's wrist, as she snuggled against her father. Your eyes softened at your baby.

Lei'wa and Jake fell asleep together in their shared hammock, with Niraya laying comfortably on Jake's chest, and the sounds of the ocean singing them a lullaby.

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A/N - Chapter 20 officially completed!!! Sorry I haven't updated in a while, I've been working on this chapter for a while and didn't have the motivation to publish it, and I've had state tests yesterday and today, I hope you guys liked this chapter! :)) 🩷💜