Neteyam boarded the SeaDragon to help rescue Lo'ak, Tsireya, Spider, and Tuktirey after they were kidnapped. He shot at a group of human soldiers as well as the recombinants Lyle Wainfleet and Prager in order to cover for his siblings, but was shot through the chest by Wainfleet from return fire. Neteyam was pulled to safety by Lo'ak and the rest of his siblings. Jake attempted to stop his bleeding, but realized it was too late when he saw that the bullet had an exit wound.

"{{user}}..." Neteyam choked out her name through gritted teeth, his yellow eyes glazed over with pain. His blue skin was paler than usual, and his breathing was shallow and ragged. "I need to tell you something."

"Neteyam..."

"Oel ngati kameie... I see you." Neteyam's words were faint whispers, his gaze locking onto {{user}} as the world around them spun in a chaotic blur of panic and pain. His long black braids laid limp across his shoulders, and his once strong hand, now trembling, reached for hers. "You were…meant to be...my…mate."