Twenty-Four
Now I'm more confused than ever. What is happening? How'd I end up here? I was in a cage made of wood. Half of the cage was in the shallow water. I was in a deep hole with high rock cliffs. Guards were watching me. The water was colder. There was a lot of seaweed and other plants rubbing against my skin. I rub my face.
How'd this even happen? All for the black fire. This happened because of her.
"Do not worry child." Her voice said.
"What's that supposed to mean? I don't even know your name." I say.
"In time, you will remember."
"I want to remember now!"
I slam the wooden wall. Guards hissed at me.
"Sorry." I apologize.
"Your name is Neteyam. I have saved you from the jaws of death."
"So I really am raised from the dead?"
"Yes."
I knew it. I knew I was never supposed to walk on the earth. I knew I'm different.
"So, they're my family?"
"I think you know that already."
"I should. I want to know the truth, but..."
"You are afraid."
I nod. I am afraid. I'm afraid of sticking my head under the water. I'm afraid of what my life was and how I died.
"How did this happen? Why am I here?"
"You're here to serve me. To serve a greater cause."
"Eywa?"
"No. Greater than that. Eywa is weak. She allows Na'vi and others to work in harmony. There can be no harmony without control."
I look down. It was getting late. I let out a yawn.
"Rest child. Sleep now." She whispered.
I can hear the sea humming. I curled up on the wall of the cage. When will this nightmare end?
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