#Trudy and Norm

[skylarstark4826]

I really absolutely loved making this beautiful Avatar fanart of the Norudy/Trudorm ship of the characters of Norm Spellman and Trudy Chacon together and especially because for me it is really super cute and it is also super adorable the idea that when Trudy and Norm are completely alone in their base in the Hallelujah mountains then that's when Trudy realizes that her beloved Norm has neck pain because of how much she had been working with the plants and their biology and that's when she decides to give him a romantic massage to help him relieve his tension and neck pain but she also ends up accidentally tickling Norm because of how tickling he is on his neck while he still tries with all his might not to laugh hysterically at the same time he doesn't want his beautiful girlfriend to stop giving him the massage

and above all because I would have really liked the idea that we can see them together again in Avatar 3 even if Trudy is a Recom as the biological father of Spider Miles Quaritch and we see her reunite with her beloved Norm and see them finally have the happy ending that both really deserved in the first Avatar movie... sincerely

I also did it for: @anerdquemoraaolado, @nattikay, @lord-eden, @estarilon, @true-justice, @sunshine-48 y @theoptimistictabby

[luxthestrange]

Avatar Incorrect quotes#54 Tommy vs future Clan leaders

Tommy: Now, Friends we're not gonna sit here and pretend, there's not a big-ass elephant in the room

Trudy*Who was called for a meeting along with Norm...surprised to see Neytiri and Tsu'tey on their knee not looking at Tommy* What the fuck is going on?

Tommy*Grinds his teeth and grabs a frame he has on his desk and turns it around with a picture of Jake and You smiling in a picture*This is what the fuck is going on

Trudy & Norm look confused for a second and look at the picture then back at the Na'vi ...that you and Jake were...very close with... then back at the picture, they are looking back and forth between angry brother, Na'vi and picture stares into space and LIGHTBULB-

Norm: Oh, shit! Oh, shit-

Trudy: Oh, shit! No-That is not happening right now! No!?*Is laughing her ASS off as she looks at the scared Na'vi and walks out of the room*Hey, y'all, they're fucking Tommy's siblings! Yo!-*Is telling her friends and THEN some*

Tommy: Every time she says that shit...

Sam: Oh, my fuck-

Tommy*Glares at your Na'vi*Is making me want to tell Grace...and that's gonna be a foot in your assess

Trudy: Guys, you clearly Yo, this is the best thing ever!!!*is smacking her hands on the window of Tommy's office*

Trudy: The future leaders fucked the Tommy's siblings!~

Trudy: The future leaders fucked the Tommy's siblings!~

Trudy: The future leaders fucked the Tommy's siblings!~ *Coming back into the office and sitting down back* Shit! Fuck- You two fucked Jake & Y/n...I mean I get WHY y/n but JAKE?.... Ok I can see why that too to be honest-

Norm*Looks at her*TRUDY-

Trudy: OH PLEASE LIKE YOU HAVENT QUESTION YOUR SEXUALITY WITH JAKE OR Y/N!

Norm*Was gonna retort but nods*...touche

Trudy: Tommy, what the-Holy shit- Oh, my god! This is!-

Tommy*Is taking out his dart gun and putting it on the table*...

Trudy: It's really not that funny...*Knows when to quit*

Neytiri & Tsu'tey*Knows they f*cked up even more now that Tommy knows*...

Part 2 of:

[lord-eden]

AU where it’s avatar 2 and trudy never died ✨

[eywaseclipse]

This might be niche. Or maybe not! But Trudy knew she wasn’t making it out alive. Her body language and her eyes say everything. The very very subtle shift in her gaze and that little sigh of disbelief is easy to miss if you don’t pay attention. The unconvincing smile that instantly fades as soon as it appears… I think deep down Trudy knew she would be dying for this cause. It’s why she followed Jake and believed in him, and rescued Grace and Norm and him. She believed in the greater good of what she was doing. She believed in Jake and the Na’vi. Her heroism and bravery is so overlooked. I wish everyone watches the extended edition of the directors cut with all the deleted scenes at some point. It gives a much better sense of her character. She is so badass and selfless. Trudy, you’re a real one.

[beautyofattolia]

[zrinathesarentu]

How I imagine, Norm, Trudy and Jake would entertain themselves in that camp, out of Hellsgate.

[onskepa]

Hiii friend!! Could i get a Norm adopts the Sarentu ask kids and also Spider? In this universe the timeline is a bit different, right after the final battle of A1 the Sarentu are still kids and after Ahari’s death, Alma manages to help them escape and send them far away ( aka to where the omatikaya live) so Mercer can’t get to them. And there Norm adopts them after he had already adopted Spider. And then siblings shenanigans ensue.

OOOOOOOOOOOH~!!! YES YES YES~!! TIME FOR NORM TO SHINE ON THIS ONE! HOPE YOU ENJOY~!

P.S: The sarentu player is named paw in this story , also paw and telisi are girls. Yefti is mute and a boy!

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Full house

Norm was just norm. A skinny, nerdy guy with a huge fascination with anything foreign and new. He was just as normal as his name. Norm. He is not much of a warrior like his best friend, or a snappy, demanding director like his old friend and mentor Grace. Yes he is strong when needed to be, not afraid to be in the front lines when it is called. 

He is not a lot of things. That much is certain. What norm is, is a nature loving, gentle soul, loyal, respectful, kinda, and above all, loving. 

What norm is not, or more over, what he never thought he would ever be, is a parent. 

Not a parent to one child, he never expected he would be a parent to 9 children.

One human, and 8 na’vi children.

“You’re kidding” norm says, not really believing what he just heard. 

“I am not, believe me norm, I almost didn't believe it at first either” Jake says. 

“No, I have to hear it myself. Replay it” norm says, max nods, replaying a message they were sent just an hour ago. 

It was an audio, a bit scuffled but loud and clear was the voice of a woman. 

“Hello? This is Alma Cortez. I am a researcher and Co director of TAP. An education branch of the RDA. I don't have a lot of time but I am seeking help from the RDA rebels, more specifically Jake sully, aka Toruk Makto, and Grace Agustine. There are na’vi children here being held against their will. They need help and I alone cannot do it. I need-God damn it! Grace if you are hearing this, please! I need your help! They are not all dead! I repeat! The Sarentu children are alive!” 

Norm can say he has been into battles and raids enough times to see some patterns, alternatives, can even predict how it will end. Call it cheesy but he is the man of loyalty and would do anything to protect those he cares about. 

Among the people he has come to care about more than his own life, was his newly adopted son that enjoy being called “spider” 

Bright, crazy, and will try different ways to kill himself simply by being curious of the world he was born in. A walking happy, stress inducing little being spider is for Norm. Full of surprises, and norm enjoys that. 

The biggest surprise was him being born. 

And norm is always grateful for that, always thanking Eywa everyday. Yup, parenthood sure is something not many today plan for. 

“Well, each of us can watch over him, like that old saying goes, ‘it takes a village to raise a child’” Max suggests. A group of the science guys have found baby spiders in the old dormitories for the female soldiers. Only a few months old, skinny little guy. 

It wasn't long before they did a DNA scan of who he belonged to. The results were both scary yet unsurprising. It was after that many did not wish to get involved with the baby. 

“I will do it” , the norm says, more like announcing it. 

Picking up spider, wrapping him up in his little blankie, he says it again, “I will be his parent” 

“Does this count as a reverse kidnapping?” Max asks. 

It was night, using nature to cover the scorpion plane, waiting for an important package. Jake, Norm, Trudy, Max and Grace were all waiting patiently for Alma to come to them with the sarentu children that were being held within the human facility. 

“I see it as a rescue mission” Trudy says, her eyes not being away from her port. 

“It is a rescue mission” Grace affirms, her eyes scanning through the foliage for any movement. Being silent and listening carefully for any sounds of footsteps. Her concentration was a bit out of character for her. None have seen her this serious before. 

“It will be a huge cultural shock to these poor kids” max says, filling out the silence of the soundless night. 

“Cultural? More of a world shock, metal walls and holograms is all they ever knew” Jake replies. All of them have heard the tragic news of a fallen na’vi clan, how there were no survivors and even more tragic there was no way to help them. Grace was more hit on a personal level, felt more helpless, as feeling that it was somehow her fault when really it wasn't. 

“They will struggle, a lot of struggling, getting back to their roots and relearn everything. It's very sad " Norm comments. His thoughts drift to spider, thinking what it would have been like for his son. To be brainwashed and never been allowed to do things that he was born to do. A hell no child should go through. 

“I know I am thinking ahead but…..who will take in these kids?” Trudy asks suddenly. 

“Hi! Im spider! And I am your big brother!” little spider proudly points to himself as he talks to the newly arrived na’vi children. He was so excited to meet them the moment norm told him who was coming. New friends and new siblings! 

“Are you sure this is a good idea?” Jake asks, he and his friends huddle on the farthest corner of the old hells gate. Everyone watching the sarentu children carefully. 

“They seem very comfortable with spider” Max points out. 

“Its because he is human, didn't you see their faces? Seeing native na’vi? They looked horrified, "Grace whispers. 

“STAY AWAY!! LEAVE US ALONE!!”

“ENGLISH!! WE DON'T UNDERSTAND YOU!!”

“THEY ARE GOING TO KILL US!!” 

8 sarentu children huddled together, tears flowing down from their eyes, little bodies trembling in fear. Circling the younger ones, as they all scream and cry in utter terror. Surrounding them was what was supposed to be a welcoming celebration to these unfortunate children. What was supposed to be loving, cheerful, and harmouns, the children only feared things that they don't understand. 

And what they dont understand is the native na’vi are right in front of them, speaking in a language they dont understand.

“And what is your name…?” Norm asks softly to the sniffling children, after what felt like forever with a touch of a miracle, the sarentu children have calmed down. A great thanks to Norm. Using his already experience with spider, he flawlessly managed to gather the 8 children and have them stop crying. 

“M-my name is nor…” the little boy stutters out as he wipes away his tears. Holding hands with little teylan and ri’nela. 

“That is a wonderful name, and you” norm compliments as he turns to one of the little girls. Looking down shyly as she plays with her hands, “my name is paw….”

“Im t-telisi….” another little girl says, being slightly more confident. Holding her hand was one of the older children. He was trying to look tough, brave and tall. Norm knew he too was scared inside but rather not show it. 

“This is Yuayt….and-” 

“ACHOO!!” 

Telisi was cut off from a sneeze, coming from another little girl. 

“And she is okni, she gets sick easily,” Telisi informs. 

Okni was rubbing her nose when another little boy, ripping a piece of his shirt to wipe her nose. 

“And that is yefti….” 

Norm took a good look at all of the sarentu children. He was about the make the more bizarre choice ever in his life. Perhaps more bizarre than all of the bizarre ideas. He was gonna make all of these sarentu children into Spellman children.

“Come on slow pokes!!” 

“Yeah! I'm smaller yet faster than any of you!!” 

“Telisi! Spider! Be Careful!” 

9 little spellman children were exploring the vast forest that was now their forever home. There is always an adventure to explore, little mysteries to solve and skills to hone. 

Spider and Telisi make way for their other siblings as they fearlessly go ahead. Not far behind was nor and ri’nela with teylan between them. Nor trying his best to keep while ri’nela takes her sweet time. Behind them yuayt giving okni a piggyback right while paw was holding okni’s hand and yefti being comfortably silent beside them. 

“Feeling any better okni?” paw asks, giving her sister a gentle squeeze on her hand. Okni nods, giving a reassuring smile. 

“That medicine better work, or else we will use the medicine that humans use” yuayt says. 

Paw frowns a bit, “don't be like that, the tsahik is a master of healing. It is her life's job, why do you still doubt her skills?” she asks her brother. Yefti also gives a disapproving look to his brother. 

“It's been a year already and Okni is still sick. In my eyes, there hasn't been any changes” yuayt replies. 

“She stopped having accidents at night. Not puking as much and can now sleep through the night without any interruptions. I see that as major progress” yefti signs. Trying to points out the positive outcomes from mo’ats medicines. 

“He is right, and okni can eat more now!” paw adds. 

“Not enough” yuayt scoffs. 

“Dont be meanie” okni whispers as she gently pokes her brother's cheek. 

Yuayt stopped complaining after that. 

“Spider! Telisi! Slow down! Ma’eywa!” nor shouts, giving up on telling his siblings to not go that far ahead. 

Ri’nela giggles as she helps Teylan go over a big tree root. 

“It is futile brother, they are just too energetic” she says. Nor sighs, she is right. Out of everyone, his two older siblings are such a chaotic duo. They were slowing down for the other trio to catch up. 

Teylan looks over to see yefti and smiles, “YEEYEE!!” he shouts excitedly. 

Yefti smiles, seeing his baby brother and runs over to him. Teylan reaches out his little arms, wanting to be picked up, to which yefti happily complies. 

“You spoil him brother” nor says. 

Yefti merely shrugs, “it makes him happy. Also he wants to copy okni” he signs. 

“Speaking of, I can carry okni if you are getting tired yuayt” ri’nela offers as her brother gets closer. 

Yuayt shakes his head, “im fine, okni is lighter than that little fatty” 

Okni hit him in the back of the head, “done be a meanie, teylan isnt fat, just squishy” she gently scolds. 

“Eerr….teylan’s appetite is growing…” paw says. 

“Its fine, with all the running and climbing, he won't be squishy forever” ri’nela says as she gives teylan a playful pinch on his chubby cheeks. 

“He won't if yefti keeps carrying him like a baby” nor comments. 

“Teylan is a baby” yefti signs. 

“I'm gonna beat you spider man!!” telisi teases. 

“NEVER!!! They don't call me monkey boy for nothing!!” spider shouts. 

Both laugh and cheer to their hearts content as they run through the vast forest, not caring to stop. Letting the wind hit their faces, overcoming any obstacle and quick thinking. 

Climbing to the floating mountains do they see their goal. 

“I'm gonna win~!!” telisi shouts enthusiastically. 

Spider summoned all his strength and went even faster, going past telisi and makes the leap of faith. 

“SPIDER!!!” his sister screams, stopping to witness him jump from the edge of the cliff and flying towards the nearest landing. 

“AAAAAAAAAAAAAHH!!” 

 Spider braced for impact, his side landing first on the rocky ground. Grunting in pain, and a bit dizzy, he shakly gets up. Dusting off the dirt and rubble, he laughs. 

“HA!!! I WIN!!” he cheers. 

Telisi shakes her head, huffing loudly. 

“Dad is going to skin you…” 

“OOOOOOOWW!! OWOWOWOWOW!!!” the spider squeaks in pain. 

Ri’nela sighs, trying to gently tend to his bruising and scratches. 

“You are lucky dad is busy with Jake, he will be very angry when he finds out what you did” she scolds her big brother. 

Spider chuckles a bit, “I couldn't let telisi beat me, my record would be broken” 

“I like competition brother, but never when it comes to risking our lives” telisi shouts across from the room they are in. 

Okni hears spider in pain, and quietly goes over to him, silently offering some of her medicine. Spider gently denies. 

“I'm ok sis. Don't waste your medicine, you need it more than I do” 

Okni slight frowns. Offering it again. 

“Spider is right. It is not easy for the tsahik to make that medicine, okni. Only you can use it” ri’nela says as she adds the last bandaged on spider’s side. 

“Kiri can make some. We can ask her” okni finally speaks, clutching her herb pouch. 

“Kiri is too busy looking at pretty flowers to make medicine” yuayt scoffs. He and teylan were messing with some old technology equipment. More like yuayt trying to make sure no small piece gets into teylan’s mouth. 

“Can anything positive come out of your snarky mouth?” nor asks a bit sarcastically. Earning a glare from yuayt, “When you stop bitching like a-” 

“Ok that's enough you two” spider interrupts what could be another round of word fighting. 

Yuayt rolls his eyes, lifting teylan from the table, handing him over to yefti who gladly accepts. Grabbing his knife and gun, he makes his way to the exit. The other kids following his movement. 

“And where are you going?” telisi asks. 

“Somewhere” yuayt replies and leaves. 

Almost everyone shakes their head. 

“I will get the fire started, no doubt he is coming back with some good yerik” ri’nela informs. Telisi and Paw quickly helped her.

Norm walks into his home after saying his nightly farewells to Jake and his family. It was a long day with so many things to do, but happy he will come home to his kids. Chuckling to himself, norm cant help but smile widely. It has been a year since the kids were rescued from the hellish TAP facility and already have grown so much. 

A lot has happened, overcoming trauma is not an easy thing. The Sarentu children were easily scared when starting to live here. Scared about everything, even seeing other na’vi. Norm still couldnt believe a lot has progressed over one year. Though not all is perfect and not every wound is healed. 

There is still a lot left to do for these kids, his kids. 

And speaking of his kids, norm opens the door and- 

“TOO MUCH SALT IS BAD!!” 

“NO! IT MAKES IT TASTY!!” 

“WHERE DID YOU EVEN GET THAT?!”

“FROM YOUR ASS! WHERE ELSE IDIOT! THE KITCHEN!” 

Yup, another round of spellman chaos. 

“HEY!” 

All the spellman children stopped what they were doing and stared at norm. 

“DAD!!” they all cheered. Forgetting about their argument, everyone ran towards their father. Jumping on him, hugging him, shouting so many things at the same time. 

“Easy! One at a time!” He tries to settle down the kids. 

“Dad! Nor added too much salt into the stew!” 

“So what?!” 

“Daaaaaaaaaaad!! Yuayt called nor a bitch again!” 

“Dad dad dad!!! Spider did a dumb move today!!” 

“Why are you snitching on me!? Dad I know who telisi’s crush is” 

“DON'T YOU DARE!!”

“OK OK!! QUIET DOWN!!” norm shouts. 

Everyone dispersed, giving norm room to get up and observe what is going on. From the smell and obvious pot cooking, it smelled like yerik meat stew. Knowing instantly, norm turns to yauyt. 

“Did you hunt today?” he asks. 

Yuayt shrugs, “why ask if you already know the answer” 

Yefti slapped his arm, “really?” he signs. 

Paw tugged on norms shirt, eagerly wanting to say something. 

“Yes paw?” norm turns to her. 

“Can we watch a movie after eating?” she asks, trying to look cute to convince him. Ruffling her hair, norm smiles, “lets eat first then we shall se

“Dad,” Telisi calls. Now turning to her, norm lets her continue. 

“Spider jumped off a cliff and almost died” she tattles. 

“SPIDER WHAT?!” 

“SNITCHES GET STITCHES!!” spider warns. 

“WHO IS WEARING THE STITCHES RIGHT NOW?!”

“Finally…..” norm can breathe in relaxation. After a hearty meal the food coma hit everyone. 

Norm tucks little teylan between paw and yefti. Beside paw was Okni, who was also beside yuat. On the other side of yefti was nor and ri’nela. Spider and Telisi were sleeping over their other sleeping siblings. As if to protect them even as they slumber through the night. 

Norm quietly observes the children. Everyday he gives his best, gives his thanks as he couldnt believe his luck. 9 beautiful children. Chaotic and rowdy but good kids. 

Many wonder how norm does it. Every time he is asked, “how do you do it?” or “have you lost your mind yet?” 

Many times was norm close to losing his mind, but knows better. Constantly reminding himself that his children could have been in worse situations. That they wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the call for help. 

Jake at times would say “got a full house there norm” 

Yeah, he was right. A single man trying to raise 9 kids does insane, lunatic, but norm enjoys all of it. And there is nothing in this world or the next would norm trade it for anything. His kids are not just sarentu or human kids, no, they are spellman children and norm be damned if others say anything else. 

Aaaaaaaand that is it for this one! This fic took me a good while because I was trying to get every scrap of information about the other sarentu children. See what personalities I can create.

Until the other sarentu children are properly shown in the frontiers, this is what I cam up with. So I hope you guys enjoyed it! Until next time! See ya!

[be-the-glenn-to-my-maggie]

Spider that technically lived longer on Pandora than Jake: What if it was a lot longer? Like maybe Grace decides one day to bring Baby Spider(with a tiny mask) to one of her classes to teach the Navi kids about what human babies look like. The Navi kids love this baby. Especially Neytiri and her sister. Tsutey takes longer to warm up to the baby. The baby is incredibly sad when the classes stop and can't vist anymore. What if the whole tribe knew about this human baby? And when Jake convinces the tribe to let Grace back in she brings toddler spider too.

SUPER INTERESTING IDEA.

This makes it seem like Spider is Grace's baby though?? Like, even if Quaritch isn't involved, Paz is just letting Grace walk off into the woods with (who they think are) the savages with her baby? Seems very unlikely. So maybe for all intents and purposes, they were neglectful or bad parents, or they kept leaving him places so Grace did her thing and stormed in and yelled at them and took Spider.

But then I am absolutely on board, like then you know the Na'vi already knew and liked him. He'd be more Kiri than Kiri is, he was the kid they always saw Grace with and raising and teaching about them. He'd probably be the most welcome human in the Omaticaya.

[skylarstark4826]

I absolutely loved this beautiful Avatar Fanart of the Norudy/Trudorm ship of the characters of Norm Spellman and Trudy Chacon together and above all because I really love the fact that in it we see Trudy as a Recom Avatar of the RDA but also because I really love the idea that we would have seen Norm reunite in Avatar 2 with her beloved Trudy who would have taken the opportunity to escape but at the same time also because I really hope we see Trudy return in Avatar 3 and we are going to meet her beloved Norm and above all because I really love the couple that they both make in the first Avatar movie and I really want to see them again in Avatar 3 and above all because I would have really liked the idea that we can see them again together in Avatar 3 even if Trudy is a Recom as the biological father of Spider Miles Quaritch and we see her reunite with her beloved Norm and see them finally have the happy

By the way, these beautiful Fanarts of them are not mine and the credits are not for me, but I will let you know that right here I am going to leave you the link of the real creator on Instagram.

[thehufflepuff02]

I realized I forgot a few people once I already finished it and I’m too lazy to go back and fix it so…..enjoy😅

[dumbass-tumbler-cryptid]

So for some reason last night the YouTube algorithm started recommending to me foster parent content and that led me down a rabbit hole where I read some stories that truly pissed me off on the children’s behalf. Two stories were of, in my opinion lazy foster parents who didn’t want to be bothered with their foster daughters hair and were looking for ways to get it cut really short without getting in trouble because in the U.S you can’t cut a foster kids hair without permission. I was still pissed about these stories when I woke up and as I’m snowed in today I channeled that anger into a little Cabin prequel ficlet. So enjoy and if your snowed in like I am stay safe!

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Norm rubbed at his tired eyes as he went over one of his cases. He was working through his lunch break and desperate for just a little rest but was far too busy for either. There were just too many children in need of a safe place to stay for him to stop. Vetting foster families, coordinating placements, and taking care of the kids in his group home mattered more to him then almost anything else, equally only to his love for his wife Trudy.

He was just about to start falling asleep sitting up when his work phone rang, jolting him to attention. “This is Norm Spellmen.”

“Hi Mr. Spellmen. This is Debra Lebowitz, Miles' foster mother.” Norm repressed the urge to groan. Mrs. Lebowitz was a fine foster on paper. Her family was upper middle class. Active and well respected in the community. But their devout Evangelicalism always made him hesitate to send any of his Eywa worshiping kids to them. According to a few of them the Lebowitz’s made snide comments about their faiths here and there but that wasn’t enough for Norm to be able to keep them away. Recently he had needed a quick placement for his most difficult charge - Spider Socorro. The boy himself had a heart of gold. Norm would jump into traffic for that kid. It was Spider’s psycho father that kept the poor boy constantly on the move. At only eight years old he’d already had thirty seven different foster placements.

“Yes Mrs. Lebowitz, how can I help you,” Norm asked, his fatigue clear in his voice.

“Well I was just thinking that Miles’ hair was getting really long and so I would like your permission to get it cut.”

Norm once again fought the urge to groan. When he had dropped Spider off his hair had been shoulder length. By law Mrs. Lebowitz couldn’t change that without Norm’s say so and he would never agree. Ever since Spider had been brought in he had loved having long hair. When he was really little he’d cry and fight whenever the scissors were brought out leading Norm to simply stop. He believed that no matter how young, that children deserved personal autonomy. Spider might not have been able to vocalize it back then but he had clearly shown that he didn’t like short hair, something that had continued to that day. Norm had been burned too many times, giving a guardian permission to get Spider a trim, only for him to come back with a short back and sides cut or worse a buzz cut. Poor kid always looked like he was ashamed of himself. He wouldn’t act like his typical feisty self again until his hair grew back.

“I’m sorry Mrs. Lebowitz but I can’t give you permission….”

“Why not?” Her tone sounded pleasant enough but with an obvious bite behind it.

“Because Spider likes his hair long. I can take him to get a trim if his curls are getting hard to comb but I won’t approve any drastic cut.”

Norm could practically hear her eyes lighting with an idea, “well it is hard to brush and I am happy to take him for a little cut.”

“No. That won’t be necessary….”

“Why not? It’s not like he’s a native. There is no reason to not…”

Norms blood boiled. “Spider was raised with Eywa. That is his chosen religion. And while yes, braids are important to the Na’vi, Spider just prefers having long hair.”

He imagined that Mrs. Lebowitz rolled her eyes. “He’s an eight year old boy, he doesn’t care. I, as the one taking care of him, should be able to make this decision.”

“Well you're not. And he does care.”

That set her off. “But it looks horrible! It’s a complete rat's nest every day. I don’t have the time to detangle it all! This is what’s best for him…”

Norm had had enough, “sounds like it’s what’s best for you.”

Mrs. Lebowitz snarled. Whatever she was about to say she thought better of it, returning her voice to something sickly sweet. “What if he were to get something stuck in his hair? Or if he got lice? Would I be allowed to cut it then?”

Norm’s stomach dropped. She wouldn’t have been the first foster parent to bend the rules by intentionally putting something sticky in a child’s hair or faking lice. It was a “tip” on foster forums. Norm knew she would easily be able to find this answer online and so decided to say, “if that happens you better do everything you can to fix it without cutting it.”

“But if I can’t fix it?”

“Then call me.”

“Is that the rule Mr.Spellman.”

Norm sighed, “it’s what I’m asking you to do.”

“But I don’t have to.” Norm refused to answer. “Thank you Mr. Spellman.” She hung up without even saying goodbye. As soon as he set down his phone he started searching for a new placement for Spider.

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Spider woke up Saturday morning, stretched, rubbed his eyes, then scratched the back of his head only to startle at the touch and recoil. There was a giant mass on the back of his head. Tentatively he poked at it. It was sticky and soft. He tried to pry it from his hair for some time, tears coming to his eyes from the pain. It was too stuck. He started feeling sick, knowing what his foster parents would do when they saw him. They’d made tons of comments about how embarrassed they were to be seen with him. How he looked like a little punk or like a girl. It was shameful they said, especially when they made him get all dressed up and forced him to go to church. Spider thought they were being dumb, especially with the church comments. Jesus had long hair so why was it so wrong for him? He’d told them as much, only to get his mouth washed out with soap for blasphemy.

“Miles, are you up,” his foster father called.

He snarled. He’d told them when he’d first arrived that he preferred to go by Spider. They had scoffed and said, “that’s silly. Your god given name is Miles.”

“Actually my parents gave me that name. And now they're gone and I go by Spider.”

“Well in this house you will not be going by that heathen name….”

Spider wanted to run. He hated it here so much. He almost wished his father would show himself just so he could have another emergency placement. His foster father pounded on the door, “come on Miles get up.”

Spider knew he had to face them. He tried to style his hair to hide the sticky mass then made his way downstairs. He took a seat at the kitchen table and forced himself as calm as possible. His foster mother made a beeline for him, parting the back of his hair as if she knew what’d she find. “Is this gum?” She picked at the back of head, “did you sleep with gum in your mouth?”

“No,” Spider rushed to defend himself, “I don’t even like gum! I don’t know what this is or how it got in there….”

She ignored him, “this will never come out. We’ll have to get this cut…...”

“No! There has to be a way….”

“Don’t talk back!” His foster father scolded “you did it to yourself by being irresponsible!”

“But I didn’t do anything!”

“Be quiet and go get dressed! We’re going to the barber right now!”

Spider died inside. “There has to be something we can do to get it out.”

“Yes there is. We’re going to get it cut,” his foster mother said, overly chipper. “Now go get dressed.”

Spider stood, feeling lightheaded. He made his way out of the kitchen but paused at the staircase. The front door was right there. And no one was looking at him. Quick as a flash he raced out the door and down the street. He didn’t register if he was being chased or not. He just ran for all he was worth.

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Norm was in his home office when his phone rang. “Norm Spellman.”

“Norm?” Spider’s watery little voice answered.

He immediately shot to his feet, making for the front door. He kept his voice calm despite his thumping heart, “hey buddy. What’s wrong?”

“I…I…. I ran away. Can you come get me?”

“Of course bud. Where are you?” Trudy, overhearing the conversation perked up from her spot on the couch.

“What’s going on,” she mouthed. Norm just waved her over, silently indicating that she should come with him. She set her studies aside, jumping into action.

“I’m…I’m..I’m at the library. The nice lady at the book counter is letting me use the office phone.”

“Okay Spidy. Just stay there. I’ll be there soon.”

“Can you stay on the phone please?”

Norm’s heart melted, “of course buddy.” He pulled the phone away and covered the receiver to speak to his wife. “Will you drive?”

“Absolutely.”

“Is that Miss. Trudy?”

Trudy smiled warmly. “Yeah kiddo I’m here. Everything is going be alright.”

They made their way to the library in record time making idle conversations with Spider to keep him calm. Norm’s phone rang a few times, caller I.d showing it was the Lebowitzs. He ignored it. They found Spider in the library office, still in his pajamas and bare foot. Norm and Trudy got down on his level. “Okay buddy. Now tell us what happened,” Norm said. Spider started hyperventilating. Instead of an answer he turned, revealing a matted mess of hair, blond stands clumped in bright blue gum. “That bitch,” Norm mumbled under his breath.

Trudy quietly took in her husband’s reaction then turned her attention to the distressed child in front of her. “Okay Spidy. We’ll find a way to fix it….”

“Don’t cut it!” Poor Spider was close to a panic attack.

“We’ll do everything we can not to. Let’s get out of here okay….”

“I don’t want to go back!”

“We’re not going back,” Norm said calmly. “We’re gonna go to the group home.” Spider sniffled, calming slightly. He nodded but didn’t immediately move. Then hesitantly he reached his hands out towards his trusted adults. Norm instantly took his left hand, while Trudy took the right, leading him out of the building.

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Just a little end note for context. Trudy, who survived the war because I love her and I want her to, went back to school to become a therapist specializing in trauma and P.T.S.D. So that’s the studies she sets aside and yes she’ll be Spider’s therapist one day.

Also I ended it where I did because I thought it was a good place to stop but if you’re curious, yes Trudy and Norm got all the gum out of Spider’s hair. It was a lot of work because his foster mom put a whole pack of gum in there but they were super determined to fix it for Spider.

[lord-eden]

HC: Norm still grieves over the passing of Trudy even 15 years later. He’s usually optimistic most of the time even in the midst of war but sometimes he takes a minute of his alone time to remember the woman he once loved.

[eywaseclipse]

The realization that if Trudy lived she would’ve LOVED those Sully kids with her whole heart.

Her and Norm would’ve spoiled them rotten.

They would’ve undoubtedly taken a responsibility for Spider and looked after him at the lab with the other scientists.

I have no doubt in my mind Lo’ak would be her favorite!!

She’d give Tuk packs hubba bubba gum and have bubble blowing contests.

I feel like Kiri would love collecting rocks for her.

And Neteyam probably would’ve thought she was really pretty.

Neytiri and Jake would let the kids call her auntie Trudy 😭😭🩵🩵💔💔💔

[poisonousrain222]

a little jake-centric oopsie

part one part two part three part four part five

[paint-tinner]

Avatar request; more gnorm....... maybe something of him and trudy 🥺? Aaand any other tertiary faves you have 👀!!

Sorry this took so long I forgot how to draw norm 😢 I also don’t know what tertiary means so I didn’t do it in fear of making a fool of myself

[patheticblorbloscholar]

Rewatching Avatar and cant help but feel like Trudy and Norm were a bi for bi couple.