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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