07

The next day, Sirène woke up a little late than usual. Usually she would woke up at around six, but this time, she woke up at eight. The difference is far.

"Sirène, Sirène! Wake up! Mama's made breakfast." Tuk shaked her body which made Sirène groaned.

"Okay, thanks Tuk." Sirène said, telling her that she's awake. Sirène yawned and rubbed her eyes.

Sirène sat down and looked at her surroundings, it was so bright. The sun has rised. Sirène walked towards her mom and hugged her.

"Morning ma." She said.

"Morning. Breakfast's on the table." Neytiri said and Sirène just nodded. Sirène let go of the hug and walk towards the dining area where there is Kiri and Lo'ak eating.

Sirène sat down between them and started eating the food that their mom made.

"Where's Neteyam?" Sirène asked.

"He went out early to play with Ao'nung." Lo'ak said as he chewed his food. Sirène nodded in understood then continued eating her food.

After they were done eating, they asked their mom's permission to go out and play with their friends. Their mom allowed them and they were getting ready to go out to find Neteyam, Tuk, Ao'nung, Rotxo, and Tsireya.

"Wait!" Sirène shouted, Lo'ak and Kiri turned their heads to her.

"What is it?" Kiri asked. Sirène didn't answer, she went to grab her sewing equipments just in case if the five na'vi's were having a conversation. So that, she can't get too bored while listening to them.

"Done?" Lo'ak asked, Sirène nodded and they walked out of their house. The morning sun was so bright, that the three na'vi's that were walking squinted their eyes.

As they walked, they spotted them at their usual spot. They approached them.

"Hi! What're you guys talking about?" Kiri said as she sat next to Rotxo. Rotxo moved a little to give her some space.

"Hi! We're talking about the festival!" Tsireya answered. Lo'ak sat next to her and that action made Tsireya blushed.

Sirène sat on an empty space between Neteyam and Tuk. She took out her sewing tools and started sewing Tuk's unfinished bottom.

"So, what about the festival?" Sirène said, focusing on sewing Tuk's bottom.

"My dad said that the festival is not just an ordinary festival. It's special." Ao'nung explained. The Sullys got more curious.

"Why is it special?" Tuk asked, resting her head on Lo'ak's shoulder.

"Because, every once a year, the mighty skimwing returns, choosing its rider." Tsireya answered. Their ears were all opened to hear the topic.

"Who was last year's rider?" Neteyam asked, looking towards Tsireya.

Ao'nung leaned closer to his friends. "There is no rider last year." He whispered. The Sullys there gasp in shock. Ao'nung puts his finger onto his lips, shushing them.

"Is it possible to have no rider?" Lo'ak asked with a whispering tone. Ao'nung shook his head. It made them more curious.

"This is the first time in history, the mighty skimwing doesn't choose its rider." Rotxo said, looking at the ocean.

"How will the mighty skimwing look like?" Sirène asked, finishing Tuk's bottom. Sirène told Tuk to stand up so that she could measure if the bottom fits or no.

"We don't know yet. Every year, the mighty skimwing changes its color. Last year's color was blue and green." Rotxo explained. They all nodded as in understood.

"Does the mighty skimwing have a color that it never use yet?" Kiri asked as she tilted her head in curiousity.

"Yes, we never saw the mighty skimwing wore neon pink. Legend says, that if the mighty skimwing shows up with the neon pink color, then he must've find a very powerful rider." Tsireya replied.

"Spartan?" Sirène said, handing them a fruit from the forest. Wait. How did she..? It doesn't matter.

"Thanks.. but, what's this?" Ao'nung asked, grabbing one of the spartan from Sirène's hand.

"It is a fruit, from the forest." Lo'ak said, eating the fruit from his hands. He hissed in deliciousness.

Sirène placed the fruit in the middle of their circle. The na'vi's started grabbing the fruit one by one and started eating it. They enjoyed the tastiness of the fruit. It tasted sour, but sweet.

"You guys eat. I'll continue your clothes." Sirène said as she sat down at a rock which was placed at their usual spot, facing them.

A few minutes later, they found a new topic to discuss. They giggled and laughed as they talked, it was fun. Sirène was done with her sewing too, so she joined their talk.

They talked for so long that they didn't realize it was afternoon already.

"Yo, wanna go for a ride?" Ao'nung offered them. They all agreed and dive into the ocean, calling their ilu.

"Woooo." The na'vi's whistled, giving their ilu a sign.

Soon enough, their ilu came and they made the bond before exploring the ocean. They played for a little, while admiring the ocean's beauty. They were taught by Tsireya on how to hold their breath underwater. It was a fun activity until night time came.

The friend group let go of the bond with their own ilu's and waved to each other as they walked to opposite directions.

As the Sullys got home, they were greeted by the smell of delicious foods on the table. They're guessing it's dinner time now.

"Where have you been?" Jake asked. The kids turned their heads towards Jake who is sitting down, eating his food.

"Playing with the cheif's children." Sirène replied.

"Cause any trouble?" Jake asked, they shooked their heads as an answer.

"Good." Jake said. The kids sat down beside him, making a circle.

"Eat." Neytiri said, handing them their foods one by one.

"Mm.. it's good. What is this?" Neteyam asked, tasting the deliciousness of the food.

"Dinicthoid. Your dad brought it home when he went fishing with the villagers." Neytiri said as she sat down with her family, eating together.

"Really? When did you went fishing? Why didn't you tell me? I want to go too." Tuk complained.

"You were having so much fun with your brothers and sister's friend, I couldn't bother." Jake replied.

"You should bring home some more, dad. It's delicious." Lo'ak said as he chewed on the fish. Jake giggled and nodded as an answer.

After the family finished eating, they cleaned up the trash and went to sleep.

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