Neteyam

You trained until almost evening. The sun was already setting behind the crowns of the giant trees, painting the Pandora forest in shades of gold and purple. Tiny glowing seeds shimmered in the air, and somewhere in the distance, the voices of hunters returning to the village could be heard.
After finishing her workout, Alice went out for a bit to run some errands. On her way back, she happened to pass by the training grounds.
Nobody noticed her.
But she noticed them.
Nokari stood next to Neteyam.
You were never open enemies, but a quiet feud had festered between you since your teenage years. You were both considered among the finest young warriors in Omaticaya. Sometimes your strength was equal, but more often than not, Alice proved the superior. Nokari hated it.
At first, there were only barbed remarks. Then petty insults. Constant attempts to prove she was better. But no matter how hard Nokari tried, she always felt something was missing. Alice had long ago realized who she really was, though almost no one else noticed.
A few hours ago, Alice happened to be passing by the elders' meeting. She hadn't intended to eavesdrop, but she heard her name being called.
And the name Neteyama.
She couldn't leave.
The elders discussed the future. Olo'eiktan's future. And the girl who would one day stand at his side.
Alice didn't hear the entire conversation, only snippets of phrases.

• strong...
• worthy...
  — the future Tsakarem...
• Neteyam...
  Alice then quickly left, deciding that she had probably misunderstood everything.
  But now...
  Now Nokari stood in front of her.
  Alice hid silently behind a thick tree trunk, remaining unnoticed. The last rays of sunset filtered through the foliage.
  Nokari slowly twirled a strand of hair around her finger and looked at Neteyama.
  "Tell me, Neteyam..." she began with a slight smile. "If the elders soon began choosing your future bride... who would you choose?"
  Neteyam frowned slightly.
  "That's not for me to decide. When the time comes, the elders and Eywa will make the decision."
  A satisfied smile appeared on Nokari's lips.
  --And what if among the girls there are... me and Alice?