Okay, so I'm very very sorry for the very long, long, long, lonnnng wait that I put you all through for the final chapter. So yeah, please don't kill me or hate me for it. I kind of had life get in the way these past few years what with me getting a new job two times in a row, dumping two emotionally abusive boyfriends, moving between three houses, losing my grandparents, and dealing with my dad's divorce to his FOURTH wife. Well, as you can imagine it's been pretty hard to find time and the energy to write this final chapter; especially since I lost the DVDs and wanted to get the ending just right by using it. Plus it didn't help that I lost interest, and belief in my skill to write the ending just right too. So of course I stupidly moved on to other stories to gain back my skill, and hopefully to overcome my writers block in the meantime. Which by the way, I have two new stories posted if you want to read them. One is a FanFiction about The Maze Runner and a bitter love triangle between Newt, an OC of my own, and Minho called Guardian Angel. Whereas the other is a Twilight story involving the pairing Embry/OC called Empathy. I'm not entirely sure when I'll finish them since my life is still quite hectic, but I do try to find time to write them when I can and post chapters. Also adding to that, I'm in the works of also writing a Rise of the Guardian's fanfiction about Jack and an OC too. Obviously by now you've noticed the pattern, and can see I only love writing stories about OCs. They are about the only thing that interests me, because I have free range with them when it comes to writing a story.

Either way though, I do apologize for the long wait and continuously getting your hopes up over and over again. Hopefully this 38 page chapter will make up for it, and satisfy whatever questions you do have. However, if I have failed to cover anything just message me, and I'll answer any of your questions about it.

I'd also like to inform you that there will be no sequel to this, as I see fit to end Mia's story here. If another movie does eventually come out, I will not be adding to it unless there's truly a way to fit her and Tsu'tey into it. Plus, I just don't have it in me for a sequel to be honest right now, so hopefully this will be fine for all of you. Though, like I said, if you have any questions you can always message me, and I'll try to answer them whenever I can get to them, or for that matter finally notice them in my inbox since it fails to always let me know I have one in it.

Either way though, please enjoy the wonderful conclusion to Forgiveness, Txoa.

I hope you like it as much as I do.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything except for the characters that were not originally from the movies. Just thought I point that out right now.

+Rebirth+

Mia's P.O.V

After days of mourning and healing, we did finally begin to see that light at the end of the tunnel; that silver lining upon a cloud, or that magnificent rainbow after a terrible storm. This light that we found was the departing of the rest of the RDA.

The aliens went back to their dying world, trudging along the path to their ship in disdain as many of us looked on proudly. I even stood between Jake's avatar and Norm, as I watched silently in my human form. I can even remember as Parker passed us within the line. With his hands buried deep within his pant's pockets and him every so often scuffing the cemented ground with his high dollar shoes, his tired eyes remained trained on the group of us. Though, even as that warped scowl had graced his baby face features, I could only feel pity for him; pity that he'd never truly know what Pandora could have really given him if only he had accepted it the way we had. He had been selfish and greedy, and now he would pay by returning to Earth to live out his days on a decaying planet. Yes, sorry is all I felt for all of them who passed me.

However, when I looked up to get a short glance at my brother, I noticed a not so similar look. Instead of that passive expression he'd been wearing most of the time, he was now giving this man before him one of his few, vicious glares. Yet, when my brother looked down at me, something seemed to steadily change within his features. Slowly the anger he held ebbed away, and was replaced by something else; something like the pity I myself wore.

It was when he whispered a quiet, "Go," to Parker, with a jerk of his head in the ship's direction, that I realized why. He knew that if the other Na'vi realized who he was, they'd kill him on sight despite the peacefulness of this large dismissal. Through my single glance at my brother, he'd realized that it would be wrong to cause that; that even Parker deserved a bit of a better fate than that.

I mean, he was only just the puppet for Quaritch and the RDA. He'd only done what he was told to, so that he'd be safe. Like us, he hadn't wanted to die by Quaritch's hands.

When I turned my eyes back to Parker, I noticed a look of almost utter shock adorning his features. It was like he himself couldn't believe Jake's odd acceptance. Though, I couldn't really blame him. With a nod of my own head toward the ship, he turned his eyes away finally and continued on ambling forward. Though, this time he held himself a bit less prideful and a little much more remorseful.

Glancing back up at my brother lovingly, I replied, "You did a good thing, Jake." Shaking his head, while biting his lip in a child-like way, he lowered his gun ever so slightly to glance back at me.

"Then why does it feel like I'm betraying them," he sighed, as he quietly lowered his eyes.

"Because you don't know when to let things go," I answered, as a mischievous smile grew upon my face before I added, "Then again, neither do I. So, I guess we're even."

Chuckling, he told me, "Yeah, we're good."

However, even he knew the double meaning behind his words. The promise that, despite everything, we'll never go back to what we once were; those two distant siblings who couldn't utter a single word to one another in fear that the other would snap. I never wanted to become that again. It was wrong, and the pain I'd felt from that time that seemed so long ago will never be forgotten. Though, now was the time to move on; to forgive each other for our past sins.

Shaking my head, I whispered back a quiet, "Yeah, we're good," before once again turning to watch the RDA slowly board the same ship that we had first arrived here on. It was almost like the cycle was finally coming full circle; like we were almost to our end in this journey.

Though, even I knew that journeys never truly ended; they just keep going even after the story is finished.

That day, as the RDA left, I know I will forever continue to play within my head. Why? Well I guess it's because it was the day that only a few were chosen to stay; almost all of them being avatars, but there were a few tiny handfuls of humans. I think the Na'vi saw in them what they had so long ago seen in us; acceptance and the knowledge to go on peacefully remaining within their world. I was proud to know that there might be hope left for our kind after all.

As for what happened to Jake's new companion you might ask, well the time of great sorrow was ending. Toruk Macto was no longer needed and so, with a heavy heart, Jake had let him go; free to be the proud creature he was meant to be. Everyone and everything had the right to fly free in my eyes… even Toruk.

I think I was even prouder of Jake for releasing him than for anything else he'd done so far. It took a lot of courage to let something that had made him so powerful go, but yet he'd done it. I knew then that I couldn't have asked for a better brother than him.

… well, maybe Tommy. Though I think I will always miss him.

"… Well, I guess this is my last video log. 'Cause whatever happens after this, either way, I'm… I'm not gonna be coming back to this place. Well, I guess I'd better go. I don't want to be late for the party. It is the celebration for the ending of the war. Hell's Gate has been looking forward to it for a while now, if you haven't noticed from the people's loud cheers behind me. Anyway, I guess all I really have to say is goodbye, and it was nice being able to tell whoever's been listening to my story. This is Mia Sully signing off," with a smile, I shut off the camera, and swiveled back around in my chair to the other side of the room.

I'd been working on the finishing touches of my album for weeks with the help of Norm and Max; even a few of the other residents of Hell's Gate had chipped in. I mean, this would be the first album to ever be made on Pandora and everybody was willing to chip in on that momentous occasion.

"How's it coming, Max," I asked with large grin, as I listened to the music he'd been playing.

"I'm just about done. Just need to copy it onto the CD, and we're good," he replied with a similar smile.

"Good, I can't wait to present this one song at the party tonight. You are going to make one for everybody, right? It wouldn't be fair if there was only just one ever made," I asked curiously as our eyes darted upwards upon hearing a group of people boisterously cheering over their alcohol and loud music.

"Yep, but I'm starting to think I shouldn't," he laughed, as he nodded his head at that group for emphasis.

"Oh, let them have their fun," I teased, as I gave him a playful punch to the arm.

"Yeah, whatever you say, Little Grace," he answered with a roll of his eyes. The name 'Little Grace,' had been a recent nickname from many of the people that had known her within the lab. Apparently, over the time we'd spent here after the battle, I had become a bit of a mini clone of hers. I'd spout off orders around the base as if I owned it, or stand up to those who others couldn't. Hell, I'd even smoke a cigarette the same way she had. However, I'm sure that was quickly coming to an end considering Tsu'tey couldn't stand to be around me when I did. I was beginning to try to keep my habit down to a minimal two a day, and only when I was within my room. So far though, it wasn't really working out.

Speaking of Tsu'tey however, I would gladly like to inform you that he had healed perfectly well. Though, he was a bit bitchy when the people at Hell's Gate had tried healing him. He'd only calmed when they'd order me out to the sickbay; the one that had temporarily been constructed out onto the Avatar Grounds. After they'd noticed he'd grown more peaceful with my presence, they'd begged me to stay to keep him quiet. With a chuckle, I had simply agreed to their almost tearful request.

However, now that Tsu'tey was healed, he often flew between here and the other Na'vi camps to check-in. Yet, he decided to keep his home base here for now, while I continued waiting on my Na'vi to recover.

Speaking of which…

"How's my avatar doing by the way, Max," I wondered curiously, as he continued to tweak the picture for the album cover. Apparently he'd been designing it within his spare time here at Hell's Gate.

"She's good. I think we can decant her tomorrow, and have you back to the Tree of Souls by dinner," he answered happily as the two of us gave a simultaneous glance at the room she was held within. "Are you sure you still don't want me to try and fix the oddities about her? I think I finally figured out what went wrong."

Biting my bottom lip, I propped my head up with my hand as I leaned forward upon the table. Tilting my head, I gave him that obvious look he'd come to know almost to well by now. I mean, Max had been asking me this same question almost everyday since we brought her in, and everyday it was always the same exact answer.

"Yeah, I'm sure. I think my oddities are what set me apart from the others; make me special in my own way. I kind of like that quality now," I told him with a sort of dreamy tone, which thankfully masked my partial annoyance at his repetitive question.

"Really? I thought it was more so Tsu'tey's love for your, I think the way he put it was, 'Her amazingly beautiful, sky blue eyes,'" Max taunted as I once again gave him another playful, albeit a bit stronger, shove off his chair.

Laughing, the two of us failed to notice the other occupant whom had entered the room only moments ago.

"What are you two up to," Jake questioned, with a curious glance between the two of us. Rolling up behind Max and me in his wheelchair, he gazed on at the album cover that lit up the translucent computer screen. Shaking his head, he only whispered a silent, "Of course," underneath his breath.

"Nothing much. We're just finishing up the album for its premiere tonight. What're you doing here, big bro?"

"Coming to check in on you," he shrugged as if it were no big deal. However, Neytiri and I were the only two who knew the real reason as to his constant watch over the both of us.

Ever since the battle he'd been unable to let me, or his wife, out of his site. It was like this trigger had been flipped on inside of his head from 'Protective Brother and Husband,' to 'EXTREMELY Protective Brother and Husband.' It was like one minute he was perfectly fine with letting us go into battle, to now where he just barely allowed us to go to the bathroom by ourselves. Then again, I think the only reason we got away with that was because Neytiri had knocked him down a few pegs when she'd caught him waiting for her after she'd gotten done relieving herself once. Boy, had she been mad!

Though, even with this newfound protectiveness he had for me, I still let him slide. I mean, I knew what it had been like in that battle. I know the thoughts that had ran through your head, because the same had run through mine. Whatever had happened to my brother out there had really made him see family within a new light; had made him even more thankful that he had us to stand by his side and watch over him. I guess in a way, Jake was afraid to lose us.

Then again, even I felt that similar feeling nowadays; which is maybe why I clung just as tightly to him as he does to me. I guess twins will always think alike, or at least on the same wavelength.

"And… it's…DONE," Max exclaimed suddenly, as he finally finished putting together the album. "I'll finish making copies tomorrow, but here's your official one."

As he handed me the case, I could only look down at it with an accomplished sense of pride. On the front was a picture of myself standing in front of a lightly, creamy brown backdrop, wearing a beautiful white dress; a loaner from one of the other women here at Hell's Gate. Across the middle of the album, boldly rested the words 'MIA SULLY ECHO,'; my name, and the title I had given my final record.

Almost as if it were named for the echo of my final farewell.

The CD only held fourteen songs, but it was enough in my opinion. Every song represented a memory from the time I've resided here; each one telling happy or sad stories of how I came to be the person I am now. Though, most were about love. However, I guess I can thank my husband for that.

As I flipped the album over, I glanced at the names I had given the songs.

1. Happy

2. Love Letter

3. I Got You

4. Can't Breathe

5. You Don't Care

6. Outta My Head

7. Brave

8. My Hands

9. Alive

10. Don't Let Me Down

11. Fly Here Now

12. Broken

13. Lost Then Found

14. I See You

Though, as I gazed on at them, only one really stuck out to me; one that I had worked on until I'd finally gotten it just right a few days ago. This song was my most prized possession, and would be the one I would premiere at the party tonight; the song, 'I See You.'

"Like it," Max asked nervously.

"Like it? I'm in love with it," I chuckled, as I stood up from my seat. As I did so, I instantly began to feel that odd numbing sensation as the blood began to travel back to my lower regions. I guess I had been sitting in that chair for far too long. Maybe Jake was right? Maybe I had been spending too much time in here?

"I'm sure Tsu'tey will be happy to know you love an inanimate object more than him," Jake teased. Rolling my eyes I, just like with Max, merely gave him a light punch to his shoulder. Though, it was just enough to send him into a glaring contest with me for a moment. From the looks of it lately, my strength was coming back full force to my human body the more I nourished it; I guess this also included a bit of muscle and strength.

"Zip it. The less he knows, the more I can get away with it," I joked trying to lighten the mood again, as I placed a slender finger over my rosy, pink lips.

Laughing, the three of us left the lab and made our way out into the hallway where the other citizens of Hell's Gate were running rampant. It seemed the party atmosphere had only grown in our absence. Though, I was sure it was much worse outside in the Avatar Grounds; the place where they were holding the main gathering.

They probably would have held it inside if Max hadn't created more breathing devices like mine. So, I was a bit happy for our luck when he had. If we'd had to fit everyone into that cafeteria, without the pleasure of having the presence of the Na'vi, it probably might have been a bit boring. I mean, what person didn't want to see the odd expression on a Na'vi's face when he or she saw one of us dancing to the classic 'Sexy and I Know It,' by LMFAO.

In fact, if I was correct, I could already hear the song's base pumping loudly through Hell's Gate as we speak. What I wouldn't give to see the Na'vi now?

However, as we passed by Norm's room, I couldn't help noticing the partially closed door. Usually he left it closed to let you know he wasn't in, but wide open when he was. So, it was an odd turn of events to see it like this.

Why would Norm be in his room during a time like now?

Then it hit me; like a tsunami of heart wrenching pain and sadness flooding through my inner circuits.

Trudy.

With a long, exhausted sigh, I let go of any hope of seeing the Na'vi at this particular moment. There was something else I needed to take care of first… or better yet… someone.

"You guys go ahead. I'll meet you all out there when I'm done," I told Max and my brother. With a nod, Max headed towards the door, and Jake made his way back to the link room.

I stood there for a moment, unsure if I should knock or just walk in. However, as I breathed out another sigh of frustration, I heard Norm's voice call out through the door, "You might as well come in."

I startled at his voice, but nonetheless I pushed in the door to find my friend lying upon his bunk; staring at the ceiling with an almost vacant look swimming deep within the pools of his eyes.

"Hey," I mumbled, as his sad eyes moved to catch mine. However, without a smile, he answered back with another, softer, "Hey," as well.

I continued to stand there for a moment in his doorway, gazing around his room in curiosity. I had never really been in his domain before, but it seemed nice enough. Unlike Jake and myself, he had refused to switch rooms. Then again, Jake and I had been forced to bunk together in the beginning. Now, it was nice having a room to my own again.

Though, that was obviously not the case for Norm.

"It's too quiet," Norm whispered, even as the music continued to pour over the loud speakers around the base. With each thrumming of the earth quaking beat, I could feel my body vibrate, and see the water he'd placed upon his nightstand extending into massive rings within the center of the glass. Yet, despite this and his cryptic tone, I still managed to catch his not-so-hidden code as clear as day. I mean, I was the one that had once known this feeling so well myself. I should be able to recognize the signs easier than most people by now.

Calmly, I walked further into the room and closed the door behind me. Shuffling over to his bed, I plopped down beside him before sprawling myself across his torso.

"What are you doing," Norm asked with a sudden laugh.

"Trying to cheer you up. I heard friendship helps," I smiled up at him, before replying, "It does seem a little too quiet in here. I think we need more noise."

With a shit-eating grin gracing his lips, Norm replied deviously, "Well, I guess I'll just have to fix that." Before I could realize what he was doing, his hands were already on the side of my waist; tickling me into a loud submission.

As my squeals and laughter carried throughout the room, I could see Norm's face lighting up with a look I hadn't seen in quite a while; peace.

"O-okay, s-stop STOP," I screamed, as his assault on me finally ceased. Straightening myself out, I sat up replying with a few leftover giggles, "Point made. Never sprawl out on Norm again."

"Or you shall face the wrath of the evil tickle monster," he joked with a playful growl.

"Oh, and isn't he just a scary monster," I teased, with a scrunch of my nose.

"Hey, I'm scary," Norm protested.

"Yeah, sure you are, Normy," I laughed.

Rolling his eyes at me, the two us went on to sit there in silence for a few more moments before the air shifted once again. Just like a flip of a switch, Norm's face slowly transformed from my favorite glorious smile, into that forlorn grimace I had come to despise.

"She used to say the same thing, you know," Norm suddenly spoke.

"Who?"

"Trudy," he answered. "She used to call me Normy, and joke around with me like that. It's hard without her. It's like everything in me now is telling me to just lie here and give up; give in you know. Then I look at everyone here at Hell's Gate, and… I don't know… I just… see… her. It's like she's up there, trying to keep me going; trying to tell me something."

"She's probably telling you not to be some mopey ass, and get on with your life," I answered with a hint of frustration; though, not with him. My unsettled feelings were mostly directed toward my late friend and the way she'd acted.

I mean, it was the truth. Trudy probably would have said something similar like that. It was just the way she had been. Though, she could be quite unkind sometimes.

"Yeah, maybe you're right. I guess I just really miss her," Norm whispered with a sad sigh.

Gazing over at him, I gave one of my own before taking the plunge, "You know Norm, it doesn't ever really go away, but it does get better. I mean, there are some nights where all I can do is think of Sage. I know it's wrong, because half the time I'm with Tsu'tey, but when you lose somebody you love you never truly get over them. They were a big part of your life, and you'll always think of them. Though the trick is going ahead and moving on; giving yourself to someone else; being able to love them just as much as you did the one before. It's heartbreaking, but it's the circle of life. We just have to keep going… for them."

Looking over at me, with his eyes slowly filling with tears, he asked, "Are you better now?"

"Yeah, you will be," I mumbled, already knowing what he wanted answered. Forcing a smile through my own teary eyes, I took his hand and gave it a firm but comforting squeeze. Leaning forward, I placed a kiss upon his forehead before getting to my feet.

"Come on, you're not going to miss out on this party," I announced, while rubbing away my tears with the palm of my hand.

"Yeah, I figured you might come in here to try and drag me out," Norm grumbled playfully, as he gave a sniff and rubbed his own eyes free of tears.

Reaching out my hand, I waited for him to place his in mine before helping him to his feet. Though, he didn't let go even as we made our way to the door. Like Tommy had once been for me, I was now for Norm; security. He knew that as long as he held my hand that everything would be fine, and that I would be there to help put him back together shall he shatter once more. Though the feeling felt as if the weight of the world had been placed upon my shoulders, it was still rewarding to know that I could do this for one of my friends who needed me; one who'd helped me not so long ago in my own depression.

Walking towards the end of the hallway, where the door to the outside world awaited, we finally separated our hands long enough to place our breathing devices around our necks and faces. Once we had though, it was like Norm's hand magically appeared within mine once again.

'Security; that's what he needs,' I assured myself, as we walked out the first door.

Waiting for the air to change, I could only catch a glimpse of the party raging on outside the tiny porthole. Though, from what I did see, it was a very large party; filled to the brim with mostly Omaticaya.

As we opened the final door, I found Jake and Neytiri waiting for us a couple of feet away with my husband. They gave both of us a smile, and slightly noted the way Norm held my hand. However, they chose not to overreact about it.

Tsu'tey, though, was a different story.

I watched as his eyes bugged out of his head, and then a sudden glare take over his features. Rolling my eyes, I mouthed to him when Norm wasn't looking, 'Give him a break. He needs a friend.'

Rolling his own eyes, he simple gave me an assuring nod, before tuning back into a conversation with Jake and Neytiri.

"Hey guys," Norm spoke up with a forced smile, when we'd reached them.

"Hey Norm! Took you long enough to get out of there," Jake teased lightly.

"Sorry, must have dozed off before Mia found me," Norm lied, as he took a seat upon one of the benches where Mo'at sat.

"That's alright. You haven't missed much. Other than a few Na'vi attempting to dance to Eminem's 'Ass like that' it's been pretty subtly out here. Still it was a little strange seeing that group whip their tails around like there was no tomorrow. Even so, I can't deny it was also oddly hilarious," Max chuckled with a firm shake of his head.

"See, we should have been out here sooner," I teased Norm, as I came to stand beside my mate.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'll start laughing when they try to dance to Michal Jackson's, 'Thriller.' Then that will be a hilarious site," Norm joked.

"Hmm, now there's a thought," I wondered, as I rubbed my chin evilly in that all too familiar 'Thinking,' stance.

"Don't even try it, Mia! There is no way I'm letting you do something as horrible as that to them," Jake teased as his large blue hand reached out to ruffle my hair. Glaring at him, I righted it back to the way it had been before with Tsu'tey's help.

"Will you be singing tonight, Mia," Mo'at suddenly spoke up.

Nodding, I answered, "Yeah. I finished my music just a little while ago."

Smiling in satisfaction at my answer, she turned her attention back to a couple of Na'vi whom were being taught how to do the electric slide by a couple of our avatars. To say the sight was interesting might be a slight understatement.

"If you want to dance before you sing Mia, I won't mind," Tsu'tey leaned down to whisper into my ear.

"No, I'm fine, I don't really dance. I'm more of a singer," I replied with a gracious look back up at him. Nodding, Tsu'tey pulled me in closer to him, before shuffling us back to sit on the bench. There he placed me in his lap, and refused to let me out of his sight.

"How's your avatar doing," Tsu'tey asked cautiously.

I knew he was afraid of losing me, or more so that side of me, and everyday he'd ask the same question. Though usually I had the same answer for him, but today was different. Today I could tell him the good news.

"She's good actually. In fact, Max said we can decant her tomorrow, and possible have me back at home by dinner," I informed him with nearly uncontrollable glee.

"That's wonderful. It will be nice to have you lying within my arms at night again," Tsu'tey mumbled within my ear.

I closed my eyes, and leaned back into his chest with a sigh, "Yes, it would definitely be nice."

Snuggling in closer to his warmth, I reveled in the mere skin on skin contact it created. It formed goose bumps upon my skin, and sent chills down my spine. There was nothing more wonderful than being within my husband's arms. Though, it still wasn't the same as when I was a Na'vi. In this body it just felt too foreign, too… unnatural. I would have liked it much better if I was back within my avatar.

However, my thoughts and feelings were too soon cut short. Just as I was beginning to drift off into that elusive peaceful bliss I only could find with Tsu'tey, I was rudely yanked away from it.

"Mia, you should come dance," Neytiri urged suddenly coming to stand in front of us.

Groaning, I begged, "Please don't make me."

"Come on, it'll be fun. Even Jake's going to, and maybe you can convince Norm to as well," Neytiri coaxed, as I noticed Norm and Max in deep conversation over some debate concerning the science of the breathing devices.

Rolling my eyes, I guess I knew then that she was right. Norm and I needed our fun, and maybe if he saw us, Max might actually stop being a stick in the mud and do the same.

"Fine," I huffed, as Tsu'tey helped me to my feet.

Walking over to Norm, I grabbed his hand, and yanked him forward. He was a little surprised by my appearance to say the least, but unperturbed.

"What?"

"Come dance," I said with a puppy dog pout.

"Nuh-uh, I agreed to come to the party. The dancing was not included," Norm fussed, as Max looked on in laughter.

"I don't care. You're getting your flat ass out there, and dancing with me mister. If Neytiri's forcing me, then she's forcing you too. So, don't make me go get her," I threatened maliciously, as his eyes widen to the size of saucers. With a new kick in his butt, he jumped to his feet before I could call her.

"Wise choice, my friend," I grinned as I pulled him into the large crowd to begin my first vicious torture of the night.

Tsu'tey's P.O.V

I watched quietly from the sidelines as Mia slowly coerced Norm into dancing with her. It was a rite site watching how she puffed out her rosy red lips, and widened her already sparkling blue eyes into what the sky people called the famous, 'Puppy Dog Pout.' She'd used it on me during a couple of occasions; some of those times being when I would catch her with one of those nasty smoking sticks some of the other humans here at Hell's Gate used. I wouldn't have minded it so much if I had not have found out from Jake that they could ultimately be dangerous to her health; that they caused some incurable disease called cancer. Also adding to the list of my hate for the things was the fact that every time I came across one, I would always end up sneezing my head off. They smelled disgusting! How she could stand them, I'll never know?

Anyway, after Mia had succeeded into pulling Norm into the diverse crowd of Na'vi, Avatars, and humans, she soon became lost within. Leaving me to sit back within my seat, and turn my gaze elsewhere.

Gazing up at the stars, I failed to notice another person come to sit down beside me. Well, at least until they gave a great long sigh.

Shooting my eyes over to them I found Atan'eko's sister resting upon the bench ever so casually. However, even as her posture screamed 'In Control,' her eyes told a different story; a story that held only sadness and grief.

"You think he's up there with Eywa? Watching over us," she questioned almost absently.

Watching her carefully for any sign of a coming breakdown (like she'd been having often according to her friends), I finally breathed out a hesitant, "I'm sure."

Nodding her head, her gaze fell to the ground beneath her feet, as her arms curled themselves closer to her body; as if she were suddenly cold. With a pitiful look, she gave a quick and sudden sniff, before stating, "You know, despite everything that happened between the two of you, he always admired you Tsu'tey. You were his friend before and after all of it. Yes, he was angry for a while, but eventually I think he came to terms with the fact that he couldn't have what you did. I just wish he could have realized it sooner. Maybe then he would have had more time to be happy with it all."

"Don't let it get to you, Unipey. Atan'eko was happy at his end, and that's all that matters. He died trying to protect us, protect all Na'vi. We shouldn't taint his memory with wishes or regrets. He was who he was and for that I, as well as many others, admired him greatly for it," I spoke with every word just as true as the next.

Even though her brother and I had had our differences, I hadn't hated him. He had beenmy friend. Maybe if what had happened to him, hadn't happened, we would have eventually forgave one another fully, and put all that mess behind us. However, there was no use on dwelling on the 'what ifs.'

What's done is done.

Atan'eko was gone, and he wasn't coming back.

I had to live with that… and so did his sister.

Smiling kindly at me, Unipey nodded. Getting to her feet, she turned to me one last time to speak, "I've been seeing someone recently… from the Ikran Clan. When tonight's over, I'll be leaving with him to go live with his family. Please tell MiaSully I said goodbye, and that I wish the best for your future together. I do hope that it will be a long and happy one at that."

"I'll be sure to let her know. I too wish you luck too, Unipey, as I'm sure so does Mia," I replied, as I also got to my feet.

In a show of compassion to my former student and friend, I embraced her tightly within my arms. Shocked at first, she just stood there at my forwardness before slowly coming to her senses. After a minute or so, I felt her arms wrap around me as well.

"Be safe," I whispered into ear, before letting go.

Nodding, she mumbled the same, before turning on her heel and walking away from me for probably the last time.

I watched her go until she too disappeared from my sight. Only then did I feel the guilt hit me like a ten-ton anvil.

… at least that was until I felt a tiny hand place itself around mine.

"How is she," Mia whispered, while caressing my palm sympathetically with the tip of her thumb.

"She's leaving," I replied, as I turned to look down at my mate's slightly shocked expression. "Unipey met someone. They are going to live with the Ikran Clan. She won't be returning either."

"I can't say that I'm that shocked. It's understandable, and besides which, it'll be good for her. She'll be able to heal better this way."

Nodding in agreement, I also replied, "She should. Anyway, she told me to tell you goodbye, and that she wishes us well."

Mia didn't say much to that, but I could tell from the look her eyes now held that it obviously meant a lot to her. Simple things like that always did somehow.

Which is why that during my short visit with the Thanator Clan, I had come to the sudden conclusion that it was time to tell her of my family's past. However much it may embarrass me to admit it.

Taking her hand, I silently led her away from the crowd, and over to a much calmer area of the training grounds. After finding what looked like a comfortable spot, I plopped down upon the glowing grass, and pulled Mia down into my lap.

"I think it's time you knew more about me, instead of the other way around," I murmured softly next to her ear.

Shivering from the heat of my breath upon her skin, she answered shakily, "No, I don't. I was wrong before to assume so, Tsu'tey. It is your past, not mine."

Carefully, Mia leaned back and rested her head against my chest, letting her long brunette strands tickle my skin ruefully. Sighing, in both content of her closeness to me, and what I was trying to explain to her, I went on to argue, "Regardless of that fact, I know more about you than you do me. I think it's time we right that wrong."

Mia didn't say anything as her eyes left the jungle beyond us to gaze up at the moons and stars high above our heads. As she did so, I allowed myself to get lost in the gleam of her starry blue eyes and let a wave of calm wash over me.

As long as she continued to look as ethereal as she did now, then I could continue with what I had to say.

"You know my grandmother was from the Thanator Clan originally, and my grandfather the Omaticaya. You also know that they caused a great mix up that eventually ended in a war between the two clans, right?"

Nodding in confirmation to my story, Mia motioned for me to go on.

"They'd met when my grandfather had gone with the chief to visit their clan. The visit there was to discuss the arrival of the sky people. However, during their short meeting they'd met with my grandmother during the discussions. She had been the head warrior's daughter, and was interested in someday taking his place. So, with their chief's permission, she was allowed to attend these gatherings as a means to learn her father's skill. However, in doing so, she grew quite close to my grandfather. This sadly went unnoticed by the others, and so when the day came that they had to leave, she left with my grandfather without a word to her father."

"I bet he was angry," Mia whispered, finally looking up into my golden orbs with her own sky blues so full of curiosity.

"He was more than angry. She was his only child; his baby girl nonetheless. So, he convinced the Thanator Clan to act out, and so they did. They sent a group of warriors to retrieve my grandmother nearly a month after she'd left-"

"A month?"

"They'd been prohibited from leaving sooner, because of the rainy season. The storms had gotten so dangerous to the point that they were unable to navigate through them; much like the one we got caught in once," I answered, as she hummed at the painful memory she had of it. Then again, it was probably more painful for me to remember her in that state, than it was for her. "Anyway, when the warriors arrived at Home Tree to negotiate her return home, they found my grandmother already mated to my grandfather and just barely with child. They were furious, and refused to talk with the chief any longer. Returning home they told their leader and head warrior what they had found. It was then that their chief finally declared war upon the Omaticaya for 'kidnapping,' my grandmother. This war, of course, lasted several years, and involved many other clans. It brought about the Thanator Clan's bitterness towards the others, and eventually led them to become recluse. In the end, the Omaticaya won the war, and in that amount of time my father had already been born. Sadly though, he was left with the stigma as the troublemaker and the cause of this break. Eventually he met my mother, and they became a mated pair. My mother soon became pregnant with me, and later died during the childbirth. I'd been too early from what I've been told. My father, grandfather, and grandmother all raised me together. Eventually, my grandfather and grandmother passed away from old age."

"What about your father? Where is he," my wife asked carefully, as she laced her tiny fingers around two of my own.

Swallowing the hard lump that had formed in my throat, I pushed away the bitterness that had begun to build itself within my heart.

"My father was killed by the sky people, while trying to protect me. It is one of the reasons why I detested them so much, and still in a way do," I finally rasped out.

Pulling away, Mia turned herself within my lap to get a better look at me. Placing her small, soft hands across my deep blue cheeks, she whispered, "I'm so sorry for what my people did to you. I wish I could somehow make it up-"

"You already have," I replied cutting her off. "You gave me your love, and that is all I need, Mia"

Nuzzling my cheek against her hand, she slowly traced the glowing dots across my skin with a look upon her face that I could only describe as complete love and utter devotion.

"You'll always have my love, Tsu'tey," she whispered, before leaning forward and placing a soft kiss against my cheek. Then, as soon as her lips had been there, they were gone.

Before I could do the same to her however, Norm nearly appeared out of thin air next us.

"Mia, Max has the music and mic ready for you whenever you are," the tiny, annoying man announced. Rolling my eyes, I urged her to go ahead and follow him.

As the two of them ambled on back towards the crowd of Na'vi, I begrudgingly trudged on behind them.

Expertly weaving in and out through the large crowd, Mia and Norm soon came upon a man I now knew as Max. He was proudly standing upon what looked to be an alter of some sort with many odd and strange machines surrounding him; some blinked brightly colored lights, while others remained as dull as a stormy black cloud. In all my time knowing Mia, I had never been more curious about what was in front of me than I was now.

However, my questions would be answered later. Right now, my focus was squarely trained upon my wife.

When Max finally took notice of Mia, he handed her a tiny black stick, and had her speak into it a couple of times. This machine surprisingly amplified her voice through the air, and caught my and the crowd's attention almost at once.

Almost instantly the gathering was silenced, as they watched Mia closely as she began to speak.

"For those of you who don't know me, I am MiaSully… at least the human me," she chuckled nervously. "Anyway, I wrote this song recently, and decided that I might present it to you all tonight. Either way, I hope you come to like it as much as me."

Looking back at Max, he took that as his signal to mess with the machines in front of him. While he was doing so though, Jake, Neytiri, Norm, and Mo'at came over to stand by me in front of the crowd. After giving them as much room as I could and an acknowledging nod towards Jake, I turned my gaze back towards my wife.

With in seconds, the sound of soft melodic music penetrated the air, and intertwined with the jungle's nightly sounds.

Mia looked out nervously over the crowd, and I knew it was not stage fright that had her worried. It was the fact that she hadn't sung in a while, and this would be her first time premiering her angelic tunes to the other clans. There was no telling how they would take to this oddity.

However, ever so slowly, Mia finally unlocked her lips, and let forth a burst of the most beautiful sounds that I have ever heard.

"I… see… you
I… see… you

Walking through a dream
I see you
My light in darkness breathing hope of new life
Now I live through you and you through me
Enchanting
I pray in my heart that this dream never ends

I see me through your eyes
Living through life flying high
Your love shines the way into paradise
So I offer my life as a sacrifice
I live through your love

You teach me how to see
All that's beautiful
My senses touch your world I never pictured
Now I give my hope to you
I surrender
I pray in my heart that this world never ends

I see me through your eyes
Living through life flying high

Your love shines the way into paradise
So I offer my life
I offer my love, for you

When my heart was never open
(and my spirit never free)
To the world that you have shown me
But my eyes could not envision
All the colors of love and of life ever more
Evermore

(I see me through your eyes)
I see me through your eyes
(Living through life flying high)
Flying high
Your love shines the way into paradise
So I offer my life as a sacrifice
And live through your love
And live through your life

I see you
I see you…"

Only when the music died and Mia's voice gave its final farewell as it traveled far away from the base, did the crowd finally began to clap. Slowly it started off as a small handful of people scattered throughout the group, before eventually the whole crowd began roaring, whistling, hooting, ululating or whatever else they could do at the top of their lungs. All the while I stood up front congratulating Mia with the rest of the tiny group who were closest with her.

When all the energy soon began to die down, I finally leaned down and whispered into my mate's ear lovingly, "You were wonderful."

Smiling, she just reached up and stroked my cheek gently before whispering closely to my lips, "I love you."

"And I, you," I murmured back, as I finally traced my lips across her cheek with a loving and thankful prayer to Eywa and all that could hear.

Mia's P.O.V

Closing my eyes, I waited patiently as Max quickly booted up the machine that, at the current moment, surrounded me within its comforting cocoon. Lights blinked and glowed with brilliance in front of my eyes, as the link bed beneath me emitted a soft and melodic hum; slowly lulling me into a sense of pure peacefulness. This is what I would miss; the beauty that was the link. However, something even better loomed so anxiously in front of me; a mere thought that had my mind on over drive, and my limbs twitching in both excitement and nervousness.

Today was the day.

Today I would be going home… for good.

No more waiting; no more fighting to get to this point. I was finally on my way back to my husband's arms, and the Na'vi that I had come to call my family. It was a feeling that nothing could match up to at this moment. Not when I first arrived here upon Pandora, and especially not when I'd realized we'd won the battle. No, this was much better. Home, is something nearly nothing can compare to.

"It's on," Max called out to me. "Just close your eyes and relax. Let the machine do the rest."

Following his instructions obediently and down to the dot, I let my body relax and travel into that familiar state of peacefulness for hopefully the last time. After tonight, I wouldn't need this link bed to connect to the outside world. Tonight, I would be free to roam as a Na'vi… forever. So, with that incentive, I let the link take over.

Ever so slowly, I felt my body begin to go numb. First the tips of my pearly white toes, before traveling up past my skinny, pale legs, and then finally feeling the full effect as this odd sensation leaked its way into my mind. Within mere seconds, I felt my spirit being whisked away into that tunnel of neon colored lights.

… and once there- I reveled in it.

I tried to hold on as long as I could to the sight and feelings. I tried memorizing every astonishing color, and every brightly hued swirl that flew past me; knowing this might be the last that I would ever see of them. I even tried relishing in that floating sensation that made my spirit feel so unattached to this world; as if I were free to just merely fly away like Toruk.

Eventually though, the tunnel broke and a blinding white light penetrated its way through the wondrous spectrum.

Immediately, I gave a loud, disgruntled groan, as I felt my spirit readjusting to its semi-new body.

At first, I didn't want to move; in fear that if I did I'd wake from this oh so wonderful dream. However, after a few moments of internal coaxing from myself and the doctors around me, I finally began stretching my legs and wiggling my fingers in proof that I was truly there.

"You made it," whispered a female nurse to my right; a woman I had come to know within my short time here as 'Karen.' She was a young, mousy girl; an innocent soul with the biggest heart you could ever lay your eyes on. No one could be mean to this one; including me, which might be the reason why I picked her for this certain procedure. With her around I'd be able to keep my cool if things got iffy, and knowing my life…well, that always seemed to be the case.

"Can you open your eyes for us, Mia," Dr. Tony Miller, the male physician within the room, questioned.

Nodding my head, I let my eyelids softly flutter open before closing them once again. The light was nearly blinding, and just the mere thought of opening them again caused my brain to seize with an excruciating headache.

"Don't worry. Take your time in adjusting. This is all normal," Karen calmly soothed, with a gentle pat to my shoulder.

Listening to her advice, I let myself relax as I calmly waited the process out. Minutes easily flew by, as I continued to close and reopen my eyes; trying to readjust them to the phosphorescence's rays hanging so high and diligently above me. Though, before long, I was finally able to open them just as wide as the day they'd closed.

… and when I did, I could see just as clearly as I ever had before.

"Hey there, sis," came Jake's hollowed voice from my bedside. "Did you finally decide to return to the world of the living?"

With a raspy laugh, I answered haughtily, "If you call this living, then I can only imagine what real heaven is like."

Jake's booming laugh was also met with Mo'at's from the right of my bedside. Turning my head, I smiled at my now symbolic mother.

"It's good to see you like this again," she spoke softly, while tracing a gentle hand across my cheek.

Looking into her eyes, I could make out the fresh forming of tears. However, they were not sad tears. No, they were ones made only from the joy upon seeing her 'daughter,' arise from the ashes; seeing her alive and well right in front of your own eyes once more. So, it was no mystery that neither her words nor current feelings were lost upon me.

…. because, not too long ago, I had felt just as comforted by the fact that she was alive and well after the battle. Seeing her waiting for my return from the war had brought me my own sense of peace that she too was okay.

"You have no idea," I finally grinned, with a silent understanding between us.

However, before any of us could have another chance to say anything more, we were soon interrupted by the two person medical crew once again.

"Okay, Mia, can you sit up for us now," questioned Dr. Miller.

Nodding, I put all of my strength into sitting up upon the bed. With each stretching muscle, I felt the strain snapping back into the deepest part of my brain, screaming for me to stop and let someone else do all the work. However, I continued to push on like the warrior I am. I couldn't and wouldn't let this beat me. I just needed to move them a bit to get them back to working order; like the Tin Man needed his oil can in the Wizard of Oz.

… and with that thought it mind, I was soon sitting up upon my bed. Albeit I was a bit winded, but I guess that was to be expected. I mean, this body had been through a rough patch the last time I was connected to it. Plus, it'd been a while since I'd used it as well.

"Good, that's awesome," Karen cheered, before going on to ask, "Is everything alright. Is there anything that hurts, or may feel unusual?"

At her question, I began rolling my shoulders and moving my limbs to inspect them. However, after finding no oddity, I gave a firm shake of my head.

"Excellent," Miller commented, as he scribbled something onto his chart.

… and this process seemed to go on for hours before they finally finished.

At this point I was finally on my feet, and dressed in the traditional Na'vi wardrobe. All the while, Mo'at stood by my side watching me like a mother lion watches its cub; vigilant and fiercely protective.

Jake, however, had left a little while ago to inform Tsu'tey of the good news. This of course had left Mo'at to take on his role as caregiver; which at this point, I was thankful for. Jake didn't need to see me changing clothes; no matter how close of a brother he may be.

"Here, let me," Mo'at urged, as she helped me with the final touches of my Na'vi attire.

"Thank you, Mo'at," I whispered, while she also tightened the strings to my necklace.

"It's Mother."

"Hmm," I asked, turning to look at her questioningly.

"It's mother from now on," she said, placing a gentle hand along my cheek. "You are just as much a daughter to me now as Neytiri."

Feeling the oncoming tears forming in my eyes, I leaned forward and crushed her into the tightest hug imaginable. This time, unlike the first, she didn't startle. Instead, she wrapped her arms around me just as securely as myself and refused to budge even an inch.

"Thank you mother… for everything you've done for me," I whispered next to her ear, "I will never be able to pay you back for all that you've done, but I will sure as hell try my hardest."

Giving a watery chuckle, she gave me one last squeeze before pulling away. Reaching up a shaky hand, she tucked a loose strand of light brunette hair behind my ear.

"I know you will," she finally answered as she continued to watch me with this admiring look in her eyes.

However, I noticed her brows crease in confusion suddenly, before suddenly, after a few moments of her golden orbs scanning me in what looked like delighted shock, they lightened into a look of bewilderment.

"What," I asked curiously, while secretly wondering about both her mental state and my own physical health.

Had the doctor's missed something in their examination? Was something wrong with my avatar that I wasn't aware of that only a Na'vi would know? However, after a moment Mo'at's eyes met in pure wonder, as they began to water just slightly, and glisten in the bright light of the medical room.

"You're glowing," she laughed choking back tears as she shook her head while continuing to gaze at me in slight disbelief.

"Huh?"

Looking down at myself, I failed to notice any glow that she might have seen. As far as I could tell, there was nothing odd about me at all; not a speckle or sparkle to prove her unusual comment in the least. Yet, looking at myself more closely with what seemed like child-like curiosity to her, it only seemed to bring on more hearty chuckles from deep within her chest.

"No, not like that. I mean you're glowing," she smiled, before gently pressing her hand across my slightly pudgy, but yet hardened, abdomen.

Then it hit me.

Almost as if I had just fallen off a cliff, I felt my mind go numb and body become as light as a feather. Just the thought of it had my brain shutting down, and my emotions swirling into a massive tornado of feelings all at once.

"Your pregnant, MiaSully."

… and then everything crashed down and hit my mind and heart all at once.

I never thought that I could be able to again. I never imagined even the possibility of becoming a mother. I mean, I had wanted to, but I'd thought I'd never be able to.

After what had happened the first time, and all the long and grueling talks with Sage… I'd never thought I'd be able to at all.

However, it was happening.

It had happened.

I was pregnant.

… and I had no clue what to do or say.

"Are you alright," Mo'at asked worriedly glancing at my fearful and bewildered eyes.

As if her words had brought me back into the light of day, and away from the darkness that rested so deeply within my mind, I breathed, "I think."

Looking at me curiously, she questioned, "Is this, what you want? Is Tsu'tey…"

"He's the only one," I mumbled, as my eyes drifted down to her hand upon my stomach.

Ever so slowly I placed my own above hers, and let the news sink in even deeper.

Did I want this?

Letting my mind roll over the mere thought of being a mother… of Tsu'tey being the father… I began to feel this odd sudden warmth encompass my entire being. Traveling up to my torso, to my heart, and from there to my lips… I let a smile break loose across them.

"Yes," I whispered. Then, as if that was not enough, I spoke even louder, "Yes, I want this."

A cat-like grin spread across Mo'at's face at my words.

"Good," she replied, before pulling me into another hug.

"Don't you mean good luck," I chuckled, with one hand across my lower abdomen, and the other tightly encircled around her shoulders.

"And that too," she replied with a hearty chuckle.

Pulling away from one another, she kept her gaze upon my hand, as she happily commented, "It is good to see new life already beginning to sprout. New beginnings are what we all need. However, I'm afraid now all you will have to do is tell Tsu'tey about this wonderful news."

"Oh dear god," I groaned, jokingly. "That'll be a trip."

"Indeed it will, and you are to tell me his reaction as soon as it is over."

Cackling along with her, she ushered me out of the infirmary and into the wonderful land of Pandora; where new beginnings and new life lay so brightly ahead.

As we exited out of the doors and into the Pandorian landscape, my eyes immediately zeroed in on Jake, Neytiri, and Tsu'tey all waiting by the basketball court for me.

My family.

Before I had even taken two steps toward them, Tsu'tey was already in front of me. Picking me up, and twirling me around in happiness.

Leaning down to his level, I let my arms wrap around his broad neck, before gently sealing a gentle kiss upon his lips.

Oh how I had missed them.

"Well, at least we know nothing has changed," Neytiri joked.

However, she was very much wrong.

Everything had changed.

We all had changed… and for the good.

All was right within our worlds.

Later that day we traveled back on our ikrans to the Tree of Souls, after giving our farewells to the ones we loved back at Hell's Gate. It was bittersweet, but at the same time it was for the best. It was time to move forward, even if it meant saying goodbye to everything I had ever known.

Though it was still unusual leaving behind Norm and Max, I knew that someday we would meet once again. There was never a final goodbye; only a 'See you.' This, I hoped, would not be to soon though.

I was more than ready to start this newer and longer life.

Before leaving though, I had donated all of my possessions to those who I'd thought worthy enough to have them. For example, I'd given my guitar to Max (who by the way knew how to play, go figure), and my video diary to Norm who I knew would keep it safe. All else was pawned off to those who needed or wanted them.

Sadly though, I refused to part with my brother's chain, and the locket Sage had given me. Instead, I simply had Max take the necklace from my human body, and hand it back to me.

After fiddling with it some, Tsu'tey was finally able to weave it around my long neck, and clasp it close to my heart for good.

It might have been a tight fit, but it felt more than right to me.

Tommy and Sage would never forget me, and I could never forget them. My necklace was a symbol to that.

Sage, my ikran, gave a screech in agreement at my thoughts.

"You okay, boy," I questioned, as I leaned closer into his body.

His only answer was a loud huff that I interpreted as a 'yes,' to my question.

Smiling, I patted him softly, before turning my gaze to the earth below. We were slowly coming up upon the camp, and I could already make out the magnificent arches protecting the ethereal looking Tree of Souls beneath it.

"Home sweet home," I whispered, happily.

Sage slowly began to descend downward towards the cliffs where the other ikrans had perched themselves so contentedly. However, it was sad not to see Tìvawm among them any longer. Even if I knew he was in a much better place. Still though, I missed seeing his strong figure standing out among the cliffs waiting for me and my return.

Tsu'tey had told me days after the battle that Neytiri had gone with Jake and a few other Na'vi to bury him. It was sweet that she had done so, but at the same time I wished I could have been there; could have seen him finally laid to rest and had gotten to say my goodbye.

However, I had assured myself that I would go to his grave soon, and do what I hadn't been able to do during my recovery.

Tìvawm deserved that much from me after all that we'd been through together. If it hadn't been for him, none of this could have happened.

Sage landed next to the others ikrans, and I slowly disconnected our bond and slid off of his back. Walking over to his beak, I reached out and gave it a gentle pat before sending him off to the other banshees.

"Glad to be home," Jake asked from behind me.

"More than you know," I grinned, as I gave his shoulder a playful punch.

Nursing his 'wound,' he patted my shoulder before walking off to go be with Neytiri, while her and Mo'at arranged for the transport of mine and Jake's human bodies to be brought here to the Tree of Souls.

Apparently I had two last trips to make with the link bed unlike what I had assumed before. I didn't like the thought that I would have to leave my avatar to do so, but it had to be done if I wished to remain like this forever like I wanted.

Either way though, tonight I would go through my final ritual to become a true Na'vi, and that within itself kept me calm enough to endure it all.

Feeling a sudden presence next to me, I looked up to find Tsu'tey watching me with a loving gaze. Smiling at him, I leaned over and placed a sweet delicate kiss upon his lips, as he all but melted under my lips. However, as I pulled away though, he had other ideas, as he placed his hand on my shoulder.

"Come, you need to rest," Tsu'tey urged as his hand slid down from my shoulder, and took my palm into his own. Nodding in agreement, I let him lead me through the camp to our tent reluctantly. I would have like to stay around and visit with everyone a little more, but it seemed he had other ideas, but then again I guess that wasn't a bad thing as I grinned at him as we entered our tent.

Once we entered the confines of our domain, happily closed off from the rest of the world for the moment, Tsu'tey closed the tent's flap, and led us over to our bed.

"Are you sure Mo'at has everything under control. I mean, I could always still go back and wait at Hell's Gate to make sure everything is going according-"

However, I was silenced by a deep kiss from Tsu'tey.

Instead of pulling away to continue arguing, I only melted into his embrace as I wrapped my arms around him, and embraced the feeling of his skin against mine. I had missed this way too much to pull away, and continue a silly argument.

Then again, nothing, and I repeat, nothing would ever pull me away from his heavenly lips at that moment regardless. I had waited too long for this closeness to be denied it.

His mouth held onto mine, as if he were trying to keep the dying embers of a flame from burning out. Steadily they moved across mine leaking passion and love into my very being without the single thought of ever having to pull away. I, myself, was doing something much the same as I crushed my own against his and let my tongue slip delicately into his mouth to tangle itself with his own.

My hands weaved themselves so expertly into his braids, as I pressed my body even closer into his; giving no end to where his body began, and mine ended.

And then something made me pause.

A thought of what really laid nestled between us at that very moment.

Noticing my stiffness, Tsu'tey pulled away to look at me questioningly.

"What is it," he asked cautiously, almost as if he were afraid I was going to turn him away at any moment. Like I would forget all that has happened to us, and walk-away from what we have for good.

I guess he thought that I'd suddenly changed my mind, as his bright sun-kissed orbs looked at me almost fearfully.

Biting my lower lip, my eyes moved away from his and lowered to the ground as I felt the guilt well up in me for making him feel that way. Because in truth, it was the total opposite of what he thought. I wanted nothing more than to be with him to my last dying breaths, and spend the rest of my life making him happy.

…but would the announcement of his new unborn child make him turn away from me, before we could experience that?

I'll admit, I was afraid.

"There's something I need to tell you," I whispered, as I felt my husband stiffen beneath my hands. Warning signals immediately began flashing in my head warning me to stop, but I pushed them aside.

Tsu'tey needed to know what had happened, and how our future was getting ready to change for either the good…or the bad.

"W-what is it," he asked again, only this time a little more worriedly, as his eyes flickered back and forth between my own. It only made me bite my lip even harder in nervousness.

Finally though, I began to try to speak, and convey to him what was going on.

"Mo'at… she told me…well we noticed," I began, but was unable to finish as I finally looked up to meet his stricken gaze.

I let myself get lost within his deep, sun-kissed eyes. Forgetting what I had been about to say as I watched his wide orbs scan over my own nervous ones.

Then, as if I had no control over my own words, I gushed out, "I'm pregnant."

The world seemed to come to a standstill within that very moment.

Not a chirp, roar, or even a screech could be heard from within the confines of that tent, only our own breathing coming out in raspy torrents. Neither of us moved, neither of us even had a thought of doing so.

We only held onto to each other, as if our lives depended on it; our eyes sweeping over each other's looking for answers that couldn't really be unspoken.

Then, as if we'd pressed play, the world seemed to kick back into gear and Tsu'tey's lips formed into a giant smile.

"Really," he whispered, as the grin grew even larger.

Nodding at his question, I watched as he began to shake his head, before once again asking in reassurance and joy, "Are you sure?"

"Mmhm," I hummed, before Tsu'tey gave a loud whoop that I'm sure that all of the camp of Na'vi could hear even from outside. In fact I'm sure they did, as it seemed that it had gone particular more quiet than it had even been before.

Lifting me up into his arms without a care, he twirled me around our small tent screaming in joy and laughter, as he sang, "I'm having a baby!"

"Yes, we're having a baby," I laughed, as I held on tightly to him as all my fear and anxiety rushed out of me, and was replaced with happiness and joy as well.

Setting me down upon the ground once again, he leaned forward and crushed his lips against mine. I steadily held onto his cheeks, as he nearly had us toppling backwards from his exuberant display.

Pulling away from me again, he asked, "How did this happen? I mean, I know how it happened, but when did it? Oh, dear Eywa I'm going to be a father! We have to tell the others. Have you told anyone-"

Placing my index finger delicately against his lips, I chuckled, "Calm Tsu'tey. We can tell them later, and no one but Mo'at knows for now. Lord only knows what will happen when I tell Jake."

Laughing, Tsu'tey replied, "Yeah, he's going to kill me."

"Eh, only if he gets through me first," I shrugged with a grin.

"He so much as touches you, and I'll-"

"Don't worry. He's not that stupid," I giggled, as I leaned up and pressed another kiss to his lips.

"I'm going to be a father," Tsu'tey mumbled against my lips.

"And I a mother," I muttered against his own.

"You'll be a great mother," he smiled, pressing his forehead against my own.

Nodding, I let him lead me over to our sleeping mats. There we laid down, and held one another as if the very world could not tear either of us apart ever again. All was right with us now, and our future seemed even brighter than it had before. The grins we wore couldn't even be wiped from our faces if someone had even tried to at that moment.

We were having a baby.

Nuzzling my cheek with his own, Tsu'tey whispered, "I have some news of my own."

"Oh," I replied, running my hands through his dark raven-colored braids. Curious to what his own news would be. Although, even I could admit that a small bit of fear rose up in me slightly, but I quickly squashed it down. Nothing was going to ruin this happy moment for us. We had fought to long and hard for it.

"I've talked to Jake, and we've come to the agreement that the Omaticaya only needs one chief. He's agreed to fill that role," Tsut'ey announced while gently tracing his fingers across my shoulder.

Meeting his eyes, I asked him curiously, "Where does that leave you?"

"The Thanator Clan needs another head warrior, and I've agreed to be that Na'vi. However, it's your choice. Do you want to go live with them… and be with me?"

"Of course I do Tsu'tey," I mumbled lovingly. "I'll never leave you again for as long as I live. You're my mate, my husband, and the father of my child. Where you go, I go."

"Are you sure you're ready to leave you're brother's side," he asked curiously as if he almost doubted my words, but I instantly stopped his worries with my next words.

"Not really, but Jake's a big boy, and he can take care of himself. Besides which, he has Neytiri to take care of him now. He doesn't need me fawning all over him anymore," I replied confidently.

It was true too. Jake may be my brother, and I may have forgiven him in the long run, and built a better relationship with him through all of our strife. However, we were grown adults who needed to lead our own lives, even if it was away from one another. I would always love my brother no matter what, and I would always try to stay in contact with him somehow or someway, but we both needed to live our own lives now. We had to. We had worked too hard not to.

Smiling, Tsu'tey ran a gentle hand across my cheek, before declaring, "Then it is decided. We will go and live with the Thanator Clan after everything is settled here." Letting his gaze bore into mine, he slowly lowered it to where his hand had now come to rest. Looking down, I smiled at the way he lovingly ran it across my soon-to-be large baby bump, "Both you, me, and our child."

Nodding, I cuddled in closer to him, and closed my eyes as I relished his words. It seemed as if everything was finally falling into the right place for all of us. I was more than happy, I was ecstatic.

Well, until it happened.

Just as I was beginning to drift off, and back into my human body, I heard a sudden shout come from our tent flap.

"YOU GOT MY SISTER PREGNANT!"

Turning my gaze to the newcomer, I could only roll my eyes at the enraged face of my brother; whom was currently being held back by Neytiri and Mo'at. Obviously someone, whom had been nearby and heard, had told him. Guess things never change between protective siblings I couldn't help giggle as I rolled my eyes. Looking over at Tsu'tey, I chuckled, "And now the drama begins again."

After settling the heated argument between Tsu'tey and Jake over my current predicament, and reminding him that this wasn't so terrible, and that it was a joyous occasion instead (that he was about to become an uncle), I was finally able to lie down and drift off peacefully back to my human body after a long and hard grueling day.

As I awoke I was met with a still slightly disgruntle but accepting Jake, a happy Norm, and an ecstatic Max, who quickly ushered me out of the link room, and down the hall toward the exit. There they lead Jake and I over to one of the few helicopters left on base.

We mournfully boarded the machine for our last nerve-wracking flight together; all the while Norm refused to let go of my hand.

…at least until we reached our destination. There we were forced to part ways, and once again Jake and I gave them another one of our tearful goodbyes.

As we departed, I gave the helicopter one last glance as if I were saying goodbye to my old life and what I was leaving behind. I could even see Norm's sad eyes gazing back at me through the helicopter's windows, and Max's farewell wave.

Closing my eyes, I whispered a prayer to Eywa to watch over them for me.

From there, a few other Na'vi warriors took over in leading Jake and I back to the camp. Though, Jake was still a little begrudged to do so might I add. I don't think Jake will ever be entirely quite happy with Tsu'tey or me for awhile. Though, I knew deep down he couldn't deny that he felt a little happiness at the thought.

He was going to be an uncle after all, and that seemed to lift his spirits just a bit.

…something that both Neytiri and Mo'at found all too amusing might I add.

Anyway, we arrived back at the camp right as the sky above us was beginning to darken as it slowly lit up with the bright shine of the moons and the stars above. In the background I could hear the sounds of the Pandorian night that I had come to know all too well slowly beginning to make themselves known to us all, as the animals chirped and roared in delight at the peacefulness of the still air.

Neytiri had quickly whisked both Jake and I away from the others to begin readying us for the ritual; this of course left behind a nervous Tsu'tey to wait for us, which was something I wasn't to happy about.

A nervous Tsu'tey meant a nervous me.

However, my nerves seemed to calm some as Neytiri finished the final touches on the both of us. Though, it seemed that despite my calm mood, even a brother like Jake could notice something was wrong, as he turned to me and asked, "Are you really ready for this, Mia?"

"Ready for a new life? A new beginning? Of course I am. Ready for this ritual physically? Yes. Emotionally, though? Not so much," I stuttered, as he reached out a hand to grasp my own.

"Everything will be okay," he reassured me soothingly as he squeezed my hand tightly within his own. Turning my gaze to meet his, I found that within that moment, neither of us was truly alone.

In his eyes, I saw our twin.

I saw Tommy urging us to move on, and live our lives… albeit without him.

And for once… I think I was okay with that.

He'd always be with me. Just like Grace, Atan'eko, my parents, my grandparents, and everyone else who'd passed away during our lifetime would be.

"I know," I mumbled, as I tightened my hand around his.

As Neytiri finished, she lifted Jake into her arms, and motioned for me to follow her towards the Tree of Souls. There we were met with an incredible sight.

All the Na'vi from within the camp had come to participate, and sat surrounding the tree in a very peaceful union. Waiting patiently for us as we made our way towards the front, where Mo'at and Tsu'tey stood regally.

As we neared, I noticed Tsu'tey holding my avatar within his arms as if he were holding a child; so sweet and tenderly. It nearly brought me to tears.

Thankfully though, I managed to remain under control. I had to if I was going to go through with this.

I came to stand beside Tsu'tey as Neytiri laid Jake down upon the base of the tree, where his avatar already laid peacefully beside it. It seemed as if his Na'vi self was merely asleep, and not lacking his soul or mind whatsoever. However, I knew much better than that.

Yet, that wouldn't matter soon.

Soon his avatar would be all he would know.

Like I would mine.

Sighing, I calmly watched the scene in front of me hoping that everything went alright.

The moment Neytiri pulled away from Jake the chanting began behind us, but despite the intensity of the moment, I could not tear my eyes away from the sight in front of me regardless. I was too nervous to even think of moving my eyes away from my brother's still form.

I listened as Mo'at began to chant into the night, praying that Eywa guided his soul to his new body. I watched uncertainly as the small glowing vines from the tree slowly wrapped around both his avatar and himself. With his eyes closed, and his breathing slowing every few seconds, I watched on admiringly as Neytiri sat by his side, as she lovingly brushed her hand across his arms and hair in a comforting motion.

The chanting grew louder, and the air seemed to pulse around us until suddenly, it all but quieted down when I saw my brother take his last breath in his human body. Neytiri stilled, but looking up to Mo'at I heard her whisper excitedly, "It's happening."

Mo'at held her hand up to silence the crowd, as she called out in Na'vi for them cease and desist their movements. Then, returning to Jake's human body, she watched on quietly waiting for something to happen.

Almost fearful, and worried for my brother's safety, I took a step forward towards him, but when Tsu'tey's strong hand landed on my small shoulder, I quickly stopped and looked up at him, as he shook his head whispering in his native tongue, "Everything will be fine. Just be patient."

Nodding my head, I turned back in time to see Neytiri removing Jake's mask from his face, as she placed a gentle kiss on both sides of his face lovingly. Then, finally, as she looked up towards his avatar, she began to maneuver over to it, as she waited patiently for what was to come.

All the while, I watched in amazement as the pure spirits from the Tree of Souls began to hover around Jake's avatar, as if they knew something important was getting ready to happen.

Watching with bated breath, hoping and praying for something to happen, I felt my hands tighten into fists in my nervous and panic stricken state. Nearly getting down on my hands and knees to beg to Eywa that he'd be alright, I was relieved when something did finally happen. Before my very eyes, I watched in pure happiness as his eyes shot open to the world around him, and he took his first breath of air in his bran new body.

My heart constricted at the emotion in his eyes as he realized that he had finally come full circle, and that there was no going back now. He was forever more a Na'vi like his mate who smiled happily at him, as tears of joy leaked from her eyes. Leaning down, she placed a kiss on his lips, before murmuring, "Welcome home."

"Glad to be home," Jake smiled, before Neytiri helped him up, as a couple of Na'vi quickly retrieved his old human body. Glancing over at it, I watched as a strange emotion filled his eyes, as his old self was carried away for good, and to never be seen again.

However, it was gone as soon as it had come, and he finally turned his wandering eyes over to mine, and smiled at the reluctant look in my own. Beckoning me forward, I all but lost control as I raced over to him, and threw my arms around his large Na'vi frame; all the while feeling almost too small and insignificant in my human form next to him.

Leaning down, he whispered in my ear, "I'm fine, and you'll be fine to. It's not that bad. You'll see."

Tears leaking from my eyes, I pulled away and looked up at my brother with a small nervous smile on my face, as he used his large blue hand to wipe away the tears.

"It's your turn now sis," he smiled, before looking over my head at Tsu'tey as if silently asking him to bring my avatar forward.

Backing away from Jake, as Neytiri helped him to his feet, I saw Mo'at smile at me, before motioning for me to take Jake's place.

Taking in a deep shaky breath, I let Mo'at help me up, and then help me lay down at the base of the tree. Glancing behind me, I saw Tsu'tey lay my avatar down next to me; its head just barely brushing mine in process. Once he was sure my avatar was comfortable enough, he moved over to my side, and placed a gentle hand on my arm, as Mo'at and the others began chanting again.

"I love you," Tsu'tey whispered, as he leaned down to place one last kiss on my forehead.

"And I love you," I whispered back to Tsu'tey, as I felt the vines connecting to my body, and a strange feeling taking over. My eyes slowly began to droop, as I continued to stare at Tsu'tey whom had became my anchor in all of this.

However, with one final last deep breath, I closed my eyes for the last time as a blinding white light appeared in front of my vision.

Suddenly, I was no longer laying at the base of the Tree of Souls, but in a large white room that seemed to go on forever. Though, I instantly knew I was not alone.

Because as I looked all around me, I saw people standing there waiting for me to come to. People I had known over the long years of my life. People who had long since left their own lives behind, but had left a lasting and good impression on mine somehow.

I saw my parents; my mom and dad, both looking at me with adoration in their loving eyes as I stared at them in shock. Next to them, I saw my grandmother Morgan, and my grandfather Parker who only grinned at me happily. I even saw Jonathan and Alice, my old band mates as they laughed at my astonished expression.

Then of course, I saw Sage as he grinned back at me with that smile I had never come to forget; one that even brought out one of my own loving grins to line my lips in replacement to the growing curious frown I'd had.

Around him also stood Grace and Trudy with what looked like mischievous looks and shit-eating smiles coating their lips as they gave me a nod in encouragement. Then, behind them, stood Neytiri's father, tall and proud as I had always known him to be. Only now he wore a bit of a softer expression that I had often seen him wear for Neytiri when she was around him. However, he wasn't the most surprising. No, because next to him stood Sylwanin in all her glory with Atan'eko holding her closely as they waved at me happily. Seeing them like that, I couldn't help feeling contentment wash over at me. I was glad they had found each other again.

Of to the side stood Tivawm in all his giganticness as he huffed almost happily at the sight of me. Stood next to the large creature was surprisingly Anitri as she smiled brightly at me and nodded, while Talion stood diligently next to her watching me with joy in his eyes. However, of course, beside them stood Txuritan as well, as he rolled his eyes at the couple before smiling at me as I smiled back to him.

Then, to my surprise and still utter astonishment, I saw that beside him stood what I could only know in my heart as Tsu'tey's family; his father, and mother, and of course his grandparents. I almost felt small under their gazes, but they too simply grinned at me with an accepting look in their eyes.

However, as I looked around I wasn't a bit surprised to find almost everyone I had known over my life time standing in that large white room that had already lived their lives to their fullest. Though, what saddened me, as I continued to scan the crowd, was the one person I knew was missing.

"Looking for me sis," a voice chuckled from behind me, as I whipped around so fast that I could have sworn I'd nearly broken my neck in the process.

Grinning from ear to ear, I launched myself into Tommy's arms as he held me tight in his embrace. Whispering sweet words into my ear as he held me, I couldn't help feeling like I was at home again wherever this place was at.

However, it all came crashing down as I remembered where I had been before and what I had been doing right before I ended up here. Tsu'tey's face flashed by in my mind as my heart nearly stopped. Quickly pulling away from my brother, I asked fearfully, "Am I dead!"

Everyone around me laughed, as Tommy tried to hold back his own chuckles while shaking his head.

"No Mia, you're not dead. Just in between for the moment," he explained, before placing his hands on my cheeks, as he looked into my eyes as if drinking me in one last time. He looked almost proud as he gazed on at me, and that was a look that had been hard to come by when it came to him before. Sure my brother loved me, but I don't ever think I had made him this proud of me.

"I'm so happy you've found your way, Mia. I knew Pandora and the life it would bring would ultimately be good for you," Tommy whispered, as the others nodded around him, before he finally whispered the words I had been longing to hear from him for the longest time, "I'm proud of you, sis."

Tears leaked from my eyes, as I placed my hands on top of my brother's, while quietly whispering back to him almost shakily, "Thank you for everything, Tommy. I'm glad I could make you proud of me…" looking around at the others as well, I added, "All of you."

They all smiled, before I looked back at Tommy once again, and asked, "What next? Where do I go from here?"

"You continue living, Mia; for me, and for all of us who can't anymore. We're here to send you into your next life; a true life as a Na'vi. I mean, you don't think I wouldn't miss your birthday do you," he asked cheekily at the end, as I replied, "Today's not my birth…"

"It is now, Mia. Both yours and Jake's, and don't ever forget that. Just continue to live your life, and let go of your past. Continue to forgive yourself and others around you, and you will be fine alright, sis," Tommy whispered, as I nodded. Smiling down at me, he quickly leaned in to give me a quick peck on my forehead, before the others moved forward to surround us.

Slowly, they all lifted their hands to place them on some part of me, or each other as I closed my eyes. Slowly, as we all stood there quietly, I began to feel an odd feeling inside of me, and just before I gave in, I heard my brother whisper, "Move forward, forgive, but never forget us, Mia."

Nodding, I whispered back right before everything disappeared around me, "I won't, I promise." Then everything was black and quiet around me.

The blackness continued to engulf me, and I fought tooth and nail to claw my way out of it trying to get back home. It was suffocating, and yet exhilarating at the same time. I had never felt as much emotion as I did within that moment, and just as I felt like I was getting ready to explode, my bright sky blue eyes snapped open to the world around me as I drank my new life in.

Standing above me was Tsu'tey, as I drew in a long deep breath of the Pandorian air around me. Gently lifting my hand up to place it on his joyful loving face, as my other hand slid down to hold my abdomen almost fearfully, I heard him whisper, "You're fine, Mia. Everything went fine." It was in that moment that I finally realized that the hand gently caressing his face was not my human hand, but my Na'vi one instead, and as my other palm caressed my stomach I felt the harden belly reassuring me that my child still laid within it; safe and sound.

Tears leaking from my eyes, I looked up and met Tsu'tey's golden gaze with my own sky blue. Smiling, I whispered to him lovingly, "I see you."

Chuckling back a choked sob of joy, he leaned down and whispered, "I see you." Then, closing the distance, his lips met mine in a heated passion, as I melted underneath him.

This was what I always wanted.

I may not have seen it before.

But this… this was the life I was supposed to live.

'And I'm damn sure I'm not going to go messing this one up,' I couldn't help thinking, as Tsu'tey's arms wrapped around me in a tight embrace as he lifted me into a sitting position. Within seconds I was surrounded by not only him, but Jake, Neytiri, and Mo'at.

My family.

A family I had found through forgiveness, or better yet, as the Na'vi calls it, Txoa.

"When deep injury is done to us,

We never recover until we forgive…

Forgiveness does not change the past,

but it does enlarge the future."

-Mary Karen Read

THE END

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