When Tiva woke up Neteyam was starting at her. He was awfully quite. Tiva rubbed her eyes as usual.
" Last night was quiet busy one" He said with a smirk looking down.
" Yeah, you're unpredictable sometimes"
" I can do that everyday"
Tiva's sleepiness was gone right away. She looked at him thinking whether he is serious or not. Now it's another way raising heart beat. Then it was distance now it was close.
" Oh, Yawne... I am not planning to keep you exhausted all day. But dare I say I loved it".
" Good."
" I forgot all of my ethics last night. You are really my siren"
" looks like we've mated..."
" Is that even a question? There's no turning back"
Neteyam went close Tiva nodded to clear his doubts. Their lips danced for a while. He grinned seeing his marks all over her. He wondered why would she allowed him to do anything he wanted last night.
" Don't know how did you take everything"
" I would do anything for you"
" You should think about yourself first. Remember you almost died that day"
Neteyam knew she wouldn't listen. It was almost like she forgot to think about herself from a long time. At least now he can protect her.
" You got me, baby."
He kissed her cheek as it reminded him that slap again. He realised maybe to his parents things were like this. But he didn't even have to try hard.
" Don't compare yourself with your father. Situation was entirely different"
" Did you just read my mind, Little bird?"
" Just guessed. Since you have to lead now"
" Well..I did compare but this one was different"
" What is it?"
" My father really had to try so hard to win my mothers heart.. But I just did nothing.."
" You did plenty. But not just for one. For everyone. You were a protecter, guider. Fascinating over you was... just... I can't describe it"
" I get it. You were on the same shoes of my father"
" Really?"
Neteyam raised his both eyebrows. It was a coincidence that he never tried before. But looking back some instances were awfully similar.
" a lot. Maybe you could be..."
" Don't say I will be Toruk Makto. You can find that holy Ikran."
" Oh... Tiva, please. Have some respect for him."
" If Yomiting is still the one...doesn't it complicate things?"
" Very much."
" We have to be more careful now... And we need to check if she became the Toruk Makto or not... "
" She was, Tiva. Otherwise our people would never get caught like that..."
" Where is Toruk Makto then..? "
Neteyam got a slight grin. It was quiet satisfying to him. But he wished Tiva would fight with him regarding that.
" I'm not into that idea... But as you're fascinated by that. I don't oppose".
Tiva said in a displeasure. Neteyam grabbed on her waist. Just then Vawmipa came.
" Did I interrupt?"
Neteyam hissed. Everytime, Vawmipa appears Yomiting's memories flashes through his mind.
" What brings you here sister?" Tiva asked.
" Well.. I have a terrible fear"
" About what?"
" What if my mother meet Yomiting.... You can't understand unless you've witness it. She will take revenge from everyone who believes in Eywa"
"WHAT?" Neteyam asked abruptly.
" I am not even kidding. I am serious. You don't know how much I am relieved... With you guys over my own people..."
" Why would she do like that?" Neteyam asked but immediately remembered what happened seeing Tiva's frown.
" Is your mother more powerful than other na'vi? "
" She is.... That's why it scares me"
" Eywa, will protect us" Neteyam muttered. That's what his mother always taught him. But it made Vawmipa furious.
" Eywa can't protect everyone... She can only guide us. Mangkwan was very much distanced to Eywa's presence..."
Tiva said. That was quite relieving to Vawmipa.
" Yeah, very much distanced. I never saw a tree of soul in my entire life until I came here. My mother killed her own father... She thought revenge is the best solution... "
Neteyam was conflicted by this. Tiva hugged Vawmipa knowing that would sooth her pain.
" I miss my people. But if I go there... I will be killed "
" I always thought Na'vi could do no wrong.... But we were dead wrong" Neteyam said. Vawmipa laughed sarcastically for that.
Tiva knew there are about to throw a tantrum in some way.
" First of all, relax. I think we need to spy on both sides"
" that would get us killed."
" Your father wasn't killed though he was a human. Because he had a plan" Tiva said.
" So, who will go to... Spy on them?"
" Eylan..." Tiva said.
" She won't like it" Neteyam argued.
" But Varang is her mother and you're the leader.".
" And also her ex" Vawmipa said.
" SHUT UP! We never been in love" Neteyam growled.
" Artsut told me that..."
Neteyam couldn't look at Tiva. But Tiva wasn't mad either way instead it was just a frustration.
" That doesn't matter. She will like the idea. You have to convince her Vawmipa"
" I will do that."
" So who will Spy on Sky people?" Neteyam asked
Tiva couldn't answer. Neteyam noticed her speechlessness and he didn't like the presence of that.
" Rest, Yawne. I will deal with that"
Neteyam put his hands on her shoulders. Even after everything he wonders is that out of pity or love. Vawmipa left them afterwards.
" How?"
" I can send one of our na'vi look for sky people. Don't worry"
" trouble after trouble..."
" You are new to this life... Like having too much responsibilities"
Neteyam said lingering around her. Now it wasn't just pity. He was already delighted by her.
" When will your parents come?"
" Soon"
" Its already a month Neteyam... I hope they're fine"
" My father will protect them. You shouldn't worry"
" It's not that easy"
" You need to calm down. If Varang never comes nothing would happen"
" She might come..."
" you can fight well now. You don't have to worry"
" You were about to die..."
" Yeah, but you stopped it anyway. Besides I am with you unlike then"
" Yomiting might come..."
" Oh, Yawne. I will deal with her. She never even loved me."
Neteyam said before anything could go for an argument. Then made out with her for a while. He found that strangely fascinating. It was almost like he partially won his life. After all he completed what every Na'vi would do.
" You're so addictive and very much distracting"
" huh?"
" Don't play dumb. You know what you are doing Tsahik"
" What did I do this time?"
" seducing me."
"What? I didn't do anything like that. Since when I did such?If I could seduce you I would get you first"
Neteyam shut her mouth with two fingers. Tiva was still speaking. He placed an arm bead on her shoulder. Tiva loved it which surprised him.
" It wasn't that even good... I am not good at weaving beads"
" I love it" Tiva said after he removed his two fingers from her mouth. He was quite relieved as he expected another tantrum there. He made another make out with her.
" I am glad Yomiting never loved me" Neteyam just thought placing his middle finger on her tongue. He had a guilty pleasure in that weird behaviour. He was a good boy for his father, perfect solider for his people. But, regarding being well behaved in front of his mate was never a case.
" My father would exile me if he found I do such to you".
" Then we can keep this as a secret" Tiva suggested even allowing him to bite her neck.
" We can..."
He didn't finish the sentence. He knew Tiva is too naive to realise that and he have to be ready for new responsibilities and dealing with his opponents at the same time. He thought he would lead his people after the death of his dad but now every responsibility was at his hand.