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Home (NeteyamxOC) (part 3)
Warning: English is not my first language. I apologise for incorrect grammars.
Enid's POV
It's getting worse
Right after I got out from my small lab/house, I wandered around the forest. I made sure that I sprayed this repellant I made that removes my scent against the nose of the animals here.
The sun is already up and I was examining the plants and trees I see. Their colors are starting to pale, some even fall indicating it's dead.
Trees have small black spots on their trunks meaning that they've also been infected.
It's almost seven months since this epidemic has started. I have no clue where this chemical came from, but it's affecting mostly my forest. Animals started to get wild, venomous, and dangerous. Plants are starting to die and be poisonous. I always have to run a test at every food I bring home before cooking it.
Before, I was chill and safe around these living things, not until one of the wild animals, with big nasty open pores on its back, attacked me. When I dissected it after I killed it, I saw something wrong with its system.
And I knew then, had to put an end to this.
My neighbours-- the Na'vi people which doesn't know I exist near them-- soon will be affected. If this unknown chemical infected the water; their home, no matter how vast it is, it'll be dangerous for them.
I went near a tree with the worst infection that makes it look almost black. Taking the little knife in my pocket and gloves on my hands, I burried it to the trunk to get some samples, and to my horrify, it's like digging some dirt.
It's totally black, sticky, and disgusting. I wrapped it around this small fabric I brought then carefully putting it in my bag.
Roaming my eyes around, I can't help but feel sorrow. It used to be very healthy and lively, now, it's like gasping for breathe.
I closed my eyes. "I'll save you. I will give everything I have to repay you your kindness and shelter for the past years."
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It's already sunset when I came back to the lab with samples and couples of food to test and hopefully to eat. The small garden I built in front of it can't seem to bear fruits which I think because it's also affected, that's why finding foods became a lot more struggles for me.
As I opened the door, I was almost thrown back by loud scream, growls, and barks from the inside that I had to slam the door close after going in, afraid that some creatures might here the noises.
"Get away from me!" Neteyam tried to frighten the small animal on the floor by hissing like a cat, but to no avail. He's standing on the bed and because he's too tall, he had to bend while his bruised wrist was tied in a chain.
I rolled my eyes. I've almost forgotten about this blue creature I kept.
I clicked my tounge and the Baby Mongrel stopped to look at me. "George, here." its enraged face turned into a thrilled one as it run to me, brushing its head on my leg.
"You keep that as a pet?!" Neteyam exploded, panting. "You don't keep a mongrel as a pet."
I shook my head as I laid the things I gathered on the table including my mask. "In case you don't know, I'm color brown, 5 and a half. I'm not a Na'vi."
I didn't waste any time and took every samples out of the fruits to run the test in the machine. It usually takes 10 minutes or so, so I also pulled the sample from the infected tree.
"Are you really not planning to let me go?" He asked, sitting down. He's looking at his wrist which turned to red probably because of his attempt to run.
With the use of tweezer, I detached a bit from the nasty trunk. "Nope." I answered, almost in a whisper.
He bit his lip. "I hope you know that I'm actually thinking about your safety and your place as well. I'm okay being scold at, but this is your home and they'll destroy this." he explained which I didn't give much care about.
"Mhm..." I answered again as I put the sample in the microscope slide and place it on the stage of the microscope to look at it.
"They could just toss you around then kill you."
I nodded. "...mhm..."
"What's that?" I didn't know what Neteyam was talking about because I was busy investigating, so I didn't answer him.
My eyes widened with what I saw. Unlike before, I could only see the chemicals combined with the cells of plants, but now, because the cells are dying, I had a better look at those molecules. It's very familiar.
"Shit." I said as I backed away.
"What? Why?" Neteyam seemed to be intrigued and wanted to take a look too but he couldn't reach it. "What's that, tell me."
"It's from a substance on Earth." I said in amusement knowing well that it's a statement for myself.
"Tell me what's going on." he demanded, uneasy maybe because he wanted to relate to my reaction.
I was hesitant to tell him but I was dumbfounded. "The chemical that's killing this forest came from a substance on Earth. Which means..." i paused for a bit. "...they're here. Near this forest."
"Killing the forest? This forest is dying?!" he said in awe. I didn't entertained him more because he's in no need to catch up. It's my business, not his.
I started thinking about the possibilities of how it happened. I've been roaming around for months, there's no sign of sky people. It doesn't make sense.
"Let me help you. Come on, let me help you cure this forest."
I shook my head trying to solve my mystery. "No" but I still answered him.
His chains started to make sound as he, again, tried to get out. "Please. Forest is my home, I can't just sit here and wait for it to die. I want to help this forest. Please--"
In annoyance, I rolled my eyes. I can't think properly with his noises. "Okay, help me."
His face brightened. "Really? How?"
"Shut your trap. You're fucking annoying." then his shoulders dropped.
George might have felt my anger so from licking its legs, he started growling as Neteyam again, which in return Neteyam hissed at it.
"George." I called so he went back to licking.
"Look, let me help you. I know you know that I'll be a great help. An Omaticayan on your side, we can totally save this forest."
I raised one of my eyebrow. "You really have that confidence with yourself?"
"No, I'm just stating a fact. I'm not trying to show off or anything. I could help you, big time."
I checked him out. But nothing in him convince me that he's not reckless and a mess. His overall looks shouts disaster. Even his annoying begging smile disgusts me. "No." once again.
He started bit his lip as his fists rolled. "You won't succeed." he finally said. I could hear the emphasis in every word. "You're alone and, well, small, you'll gonna consume more time. And before you even find a cure, this forest will die. Don't try to be independent, it won't do you any good."
I sighed shakily, trying to control my temper. But it seems my temper IS controlling me. "That's it." I went to a small drawer nearby and pulled out a magnet.
I hastily walked to him then crawled to the bed. He was confused when I grabbed his big hand where the chain is and put the magnet on the metal on his wrist. In a second, the chain opened. And I got up, presenting the door.
"You're fucking free. Get out."
His mouth fell down. Not in surprise, but because he's angry. "No, I'm not getting out. You kidnapped me, you have to take full responsibility." he said, sitting at the edge of the bed.
I rolled my eyes. "That's why I'm letting you out, you fucking. donkey."
"No, I'll help you. I've decided."
"You really wanna die?"
He smirked. "Why? You're gonna fight me?"
"No, but the oxygen will."
"You can't fool me. I have a mask--"
"--which lasted probably an hour ago and you're just breathing oxygen now."
His face started to burn in anger, thinking what to do. He know he can't just dismiss what I said. He can't risk it.
"ARGH!" After a minute of contemplating, he finally stood up, throwing his mask on the bed. He looked down at me, I thought he was gonna say something but he was just enrage.
Stomping his feet, he walked to the door, his braids swaying with his aggressive actions.
I smirk knowing I won. "Call your Ikran. You'll die on the road."
He opened the door and slamed it shut behind.
Home (NeteyamxOC) (part 4)
WARNING: English is not my first language. I apologise for incorrect grammars!
(This Story is also available on Wattpad and AO3, slide down for links)
My morning was a cloud 9 because I had very long sleep after I didn't get enough the other night taking care of Jake Sully's son. He was also in my bed, may I add. And knowing that I'm one step closer in solving my mystery, I was at bliss.
I cooked some foods for myself from the fruits I picked yesterday. From a small door made just for George in the lab, he entered wagging its tail happily. It's a good thing that George is a picky eater. It's like he's really made to be a house pet, he doesn't eat anything in the wild I didn't serve for him. Therefore, I don't have to worry that he might anything poisonous along his way.
I served his food on the bowl I made just for him and made him eat it as aI eat my own. After our breakfast, I took some papers and pen to list down all the things in the forest that could possibly be a cure or part of the cure. It took me a whole page to finish it. I've got no much time. I need to find a temporary cure as soon as possible.
I wore my jacket on me then my mask that I just refilled with oxygen. I, then, opened my door together with George to feel the fresh wind.
"Let's go George." I joyfully announced then we walked away.
"Good morning, sunshine." my body froze and George growled hearing that voice coming from the roof of my small lab. I shut my eyes tightly then slowly turned around, hoping this is all a nightmare and I'm just sleeping on the wrong side of my bed.
"What are you doing here?" I asked the Na'vi sitting at my roof as if it's some branch of a tree eating some fruit in his hand. A smile was playing on his lips as if we were some friends of sort.
"Come on now..." Neteyam threw the fruit as he finished then jumped landing right in front of me. "...it's not like I didn't tell you last time that I've decided to help, right?"
"And it's not like I permitted you to do so." I argued back.
He tilted his head as he looked down at me as his height literally towered over me. "Don't be rude. It's so early in the morning. How about you just lay back to your soft bed, tell me what to do, and I'll do all the job for you--"
"Aren't your parents looking for you?" I asked seriously trying to intimidate him.
"Maybe..." He looked around then back at me. "...but I can handle a whole day scolding just to help this forest."
I stared at him a bit more, realizing that unlike his father, he's got no eyebrows nor fifth finger. I think he got it with his mom.
I rolled my eyes trying not to ruin my day. I didn't say any word as I started walking away to god-knows-where. And I think Neteyam took it as a sign that I approved of his presence because he was gracefully following, like a kid jumping most of the times.
"So, what's your name?" he asked, smiling, his fangs showing. He was bending his neck to see me and it kind of annoyed me.
Without any notice, I changed path. I saw the tree I need to get the first element on my list.
"Hey." Neteyam called but he easily caught up to me. Now, we both stood in front of a tall tree. "I was asking you a question."
"And why would I say my name to you?" I answered just for the sake of talking while checking on the leaves that sit at the very top of the tree. I can't use dry leaves, I need fresh one, unfortunately there's none reachable for me.
"Because you need to get used to me. I'll be tailing you around."
I sighed. "Enid." I simply answered then went around the tree to try my luck and find an accessible fresh leaves in which he followed me, clueless.
"Init?"
I rolled my eyes. "E-Nid." I emphasized.
There was a big "O" formed in his lips as if he was amused by my name. "Enid." he said dreamingly. "That's very beautiful. We can work on that." he nodded continuesly.
My shoulders dropped when we circled back to where we arrived, yet, there are no leaves to be found.
"Well, what have we got here?" finally, his attention shifted to where I was looking-- the tree. "You need something from there?"
I looked at him having a clue what might happen in the next minutes. "Yes. I need fresh leaves from this tree."
He nodded smirking. "And you can't reach it, can you?" he was trying to keep it cool, but he can't seem to hide his playful smile.
I scratched my forehead. "Unfortunately." it was almost a whisper.
His smile grew wider that he had to look at his side to hide it then bring his gaze back at me again. "Well, that's sad. It seems you need someone expert at climbing trees to help you."
I tried not to look at his teasing face. "Yea."
He started checking my face, probably having fun because he'll finally hear something he wants to hear. "But you don't need any help, right? Just like what you said before. So I was thinking that maybe you could handle it yourself. C'mon, climb it--"
"Could you please..." I looked at his eyes trying to control my temper. "...just climb the damn tree and get some leaves?"
He pouted and stepped back, acting scared, playfully of course. "Why are you acting mean? You're just asking something from me. Could you at least be nice about it?"
"There's no way I'm going to beg for you to do a simple task."
"Oh it's fine. It's fine. I can also easily decline you and we can both stare at it until Eywa give it to you."
I bit my lip. "Fuck it." I hissed. "Fine."
I rolled my eyes and sighed in defeat. It took me a few seconds to build the words in my lips. "Neteyam..." I swallowed annoyingly when he started smiling again, like a kid waiting for the next lines, as his tail started to wag. "...can you climb this tree and get me some fresh leaves..." I was planning to end the statement there when Neteyam raised his non-existing eyebrows like waiting for the most exciting part of a story. "...please?"
He smiled proudly. "See? It wasn't that hard, was it? You look better being nice." he, then, started to examine the tree.
I looked at George who have been staring intensely at Neteyam ever since he joined our walk.
Neteyam, like an expert climber as he actually is, held the branch above him and pulled himself up. It's like the tree was actually made for someone like him to climb due to the big gaps of its branches, which is a fact. I saw how he whined in pain due to the wound he has on his chest. But he did not stop. It just took him three branches to climb before he finally found leaves.
I was shocked when, instead of taking few leaves, he split the branch out of the trunk than wave it to me, joyfully. I was about to tell him to just take some but he was back at focusing with his way down. In a swift second, he's beside me again.
"That was fun." he greeted.
"Why did you take the whole branch? I just need some." I scolded because it will be too heavy for me carry.
"Oh" he looked at it and snapped small branch from it but didn't present it to me. He just keep it with himself.
"Give it to me."
Suddenly, he smirked again and my world shattered once more. "You know, I made some realizations up there."
I clicked my tounge. "Just state your goddamn cost."
He laughed. "Okay, chill. How about we make a condition. Every time i've got to help you, you will answer my question. Any question."
I looked at him boredly. "You're really annoying. I want to fucking crush you."
He laughed again. "Trust me, I know."
"What's the question?"
He act as if thinking, putting the back of his hand under his chin. "How old are you?"
I didn't waste any second thinking whether to answer his lame question. "Eighteen, now give me the leaves."
"You're eighteen?" he asked in amusement as he give me the leaves and throwing the rest of the big branch on the ground. "That's cool, I'm nineteen."
It's not like I even care.
I started walking again as I store it in my bag, leaving him behind knowing that he'll follow me once more.
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