In The Long Run

Pairing: Tonowari x Fem! Metkayina! Reader

Requested?: Yes

Summary: With Tonowari recently announced as the new Olo'eyktan of the Metkayina clan, his mother reminds him that it is time to finally choose his mate, however, the thought hadn't crossed his mind. Not until he finds himself in the Tsahìk's marui with a sprain on his ankle and one tsahìk in training.

Word count: 4.1k

Warning/s: mention of injury, mature themes, implied smut, fluff, let me know if I missed something!

Note: I'm probably the biggest Tonowari simp out there...cause damn how can you not..look at him *sweats* Likes, reblogs, and feedbacks are most welcome and appreciated! Let me know your thoughts!

GIF is mine

Tonowari felt the sudden weight on his shoulders as he was finally announced as olo’eyktan.

He knew this was bound to happen; however, it didn’t stop the beads of sweat that formed on his forehead when it was made official.

The whole village has his eyes on him and the sea of Metkayina people slowly erupted in cheers and yelps, happy that their new olo’eyktan was a strong and responsible man just like his father.

However, Tonowari was still yet to find his mate. To find the tsahìk of the clan. For the time being, the title of tsahìk was still placed on his mother’s name. His mother who would not stop inquiring him about finally choosing a woman to mate with.

“My dear son, we know time is running out for me and you certainly aren’t getting younger.” His mother said one day as he went to visit him after the duties he had done.

It was tiring, but the first thing he thought of was going to his mother to inform her about the status of the village.

Tonowari nods, closing his eyes for a second.

“Mother, how must I choose the appropriate woman?” He asked, his blue eyes shedding curiosity.

His mother gives him a gentle slap on his arm.

“You do not choose just from which is the best. The Great Mother knows when the time is right, you will feel it within you that she is the one,” His mother continued “The second you feel that you will do anything; even move the whole plains of Pandora itself for her. That is when you know.” She finished.

Tonowari listened carefully. “Because that is what your father has shown me.” Her mother added, smiling at the memory of his father.

Tonowari could nod as he also remembered the memories of his parents when he was a child, even when he grew up and up until his father’s last moments, he could still feel the warmth and love radiating off of his mother as they shared their final moment together.

It made him crave, crave for a love like his parents had. Though he wasn’t new to these things, he has held a few interests with certain women in the clan when he was a teen in training to follow in his father’s footsteps, however, he always turned it down as he couldn’t feel the true connection within his heart, and he felt as if it was the Great Mother telling him that it was not time yet.

Now that he has grown into a tall, fine man, he could feel the many gazes many women have given him, others would offer him a gift, a sign of interest, but he could only politely refuse.

He had not thought about finding a mate until his mother was finally asking him to, he was too focused on keeping the village at peace, and making orders that would improvise the clan.

He was pulled back to the surface of his thoughts when he felt his mother place a hand on his shoulder.

“One day it will come, son. You have to be sure that you will give this woman your all, give each other strength and love. Show her that you will work hand in hand, not as simply tsahìk and olo’eyktan, but as mates, as husband and wife in caring for our people.”

And that was something that lodged itself deep in Tonowari’s mind.

my reckless warrior ✉

ronal x gn! metkayina! reader / gif is mine!

"Ronal?" you called out for her, your mate in her marui.

Her eyes flickered to yours, you had just come back from a hunt and decided to surprise her. You see the other tsahik in training turn their heads to look at you.

She takes a good look at you and you swore her lips tug into a smile before returning to their neutral expression.

"You can all take your rest now, we can continue tomorrow." She dismisses them as they packed up and softly bid their goodbyes, greeting you on the way out.

You nod at them in greeting. Once they had left, you carefully step into the marui.

"Here." Ronal stands up, moving towards you. She grabs your wrist, pulling you in as she sits you down on the ground.

You follow, however, being used to her doing this every time you came back from a hunt that took a few days.

She begins cupping your cheeks, turning your head side to side to inspect for any wounds. She then feels your temperature. You just look at her mesmerized as she worked on making sure you were okay.

The comfortable silence between the two of you was enough, the occasional sounds of the beads on her skirt moving was the only thing breaking the silence.

"I am okay," You say to her, grabbing her hand and holding it in yours.

Ronal's other free hand goes up to your shoulder, then down to your arms where it settled on rubbing your tattooed arm soothingly, her cool fingertips a contrast to your warmth.

"You may be a great hunter and a warrior, but it is not impossible for you to get hurt." She comments, her eyes staring into yours, a slight tilt to her head as if what she was saying was true.

It was, you had a habit of often getting yourself injured, earning you minutes of scolding from Ronal at times when she'd be the one healing you.

You smile sheepishly, in return she sighs. Before she could speak, you beat her to it.

"But that's what makes me a great hunter, does it not? I never back down."

Ronal shakes her head. "You should not be getting in fights where it is unnecessary. You are going to get killed."

"But I am very much alive, see?" You say, guiding her two fingers on the pulse point of your wrist, pressing softly so she could feel your heartbeat.

She scoffs, moving closer to you to offer a soft kiss to your brow.

"My reckless warrior, if you get yourself killed, I will kill you myself."

And you just chuckled, leaning onto her touch.

note: felt like i made her too ooc, let me know your thoughts!