Chapter 6

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(Y/n) POV

I was taking in the nice breeze on Appa as my siblings were all joking in the back.

"Those clouds look so soft, don't they? Like you could just jump down and you'd land in a big, soft, cottony heap?" Katara asked.

"Maybe you should give it a try" Sokka rolled his eyes.

"Don't give her any ideas" I chuckled.

Katara rolls her eyes "You're both hilarious"

Aang smiles, "I'll try it!" He picked up his staff, jumping off Appa with a big smile on his face.

"That's the fate of our world everyone!" I sighed.

As he begins to fall, he turns once around his axis, He falls down spreadeagled, laughing joyously, "Yeah! Turns out, clouds are made of water" he told us soaking wet.

I playfully rolled my eyes, "I could've told you tha-" I stopped myself.

"(Y/n).... you ok?" Katara raised a brow.

I point to the landscape in front of us. There was nothing but a large, dark patch of burned land standing out among the lush green of the forest.

We all stared at the landscape in shock, "It's like a scar..." Sokka mumble.

We land a couple feet away from the wasteland before walking through it. There was so much destruction. So much pain.

"It's so quiet. There's no life anywhere" Sokka told us.

I clenched my fist together and started to shake, how. How could my people do this.

They were monsters! I was a mon- "(Y/n)?" Sokka taped my shoulder.

I snapped out of my daze and turned to him, "Yeah?"

He bit his lip, "Uh... your... fist" he pointed at my fist.

I raised a brow before looking down seeing my hand enfolded in a blue flame, "Oh!" I sighed shaking my hand putting it out, "Sorry"

We looked over to see Aang on the ground, "Aang? Are you okay?" Katara ran over.

"Fire Nation! Those evil savages make me sick! They have no respect for-"

"Shhh!" I shushed my brother.

"What? I'm not allowed to be angry?" Sokka angrily whispered.

My sister and Aang has a quiet talk before saying, "That's why we're going to the North Pole. To find you a teacher"

"Yeah. A waterbending teacher. But there's no one who can teach me how to be the Avatar. Monk Gyatso said that Avatar Roku would help me" he told her.

"The Avatar before you? He died over a hundred years ago" Sokka stated.

"How are you supposed to talk to him?" I raised a brow, "It's not like he'd talk to any of us"

Aang sighed, "I don't know"

Momo jumped up onto Aang and settles in his lap.

I saw a nut on the ground and picked it up before walking over to him. "Hey, Aang! You ready to be cheered up?" I smirked kneeling down to face him.

"No," he sighed before I threw an acorn at him. "Ow! Hey, how is that cheering me up?"

Sokka chuckled, "Cheered me up," I threw an acorn at him. "Ow. Yeah, I probably deserved that"

Katara gasped, "These acorns are everywhere, Aang. That means the forest will grow back! Every one of these will be a tall oak tree someday, and all the birds and animals that lived here will come back"

I pick up the nut, before burring it into the soil. Aang gave a small smile, "Thanks (Y/n)," he then tilted his head. "Hey where's your necklace?"

My eyes widened, "Uhhhhhhh......."

"You lost it?!" Katara gasped.

"I was gonna tell him! But I didn't expect-"

"To get caught?" She crossed her arms.

"No," I scoffed getting back up. "I didn't expect to see a f-ing burned forest!" I gestured to the area.

"How could you be so careless?! Aang gave that to you and you just lost it!"

"Guys..."

"I'm sorry but the strap must've snapped! Did you forget that, that piece of string was over 100 years old!" I defended myself.

"GUYS!" We looked over to see Aang standing up, "It's not a big deal Katara"

"Yes it is! That was very important to you!" Katara told him.

I frowned, "I'm so sorry Aang, I didn't mean to I swear!"

He gave a light smile, "It's ok"

"What?" We all gasped.

"But that was from Monk Gyatso!" Katara told him.

"It was an accident!"

"It's ok guys seriously," he put his hand on my arm. "Monk Gyatso always told me not to hold onto earthly possessions. So it's not a big deal"

"Still" Katara crosses her arms.

As Katara and I started to fight Sokka noticed a old man approach us, "Hey, who are you?"

The old wanderer walked up to Aang so I stepped in between them, "When I saw the flying bison, I thought it was impossible! But, those markings... are you the Avatar, child?"

Aang popped his head out from behind me and nodded, "My village desperately needs your help!"

I looked to the group and I nodded.

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After a long trek to the village we were able to arrive by sunset.

I frowned seeing the place partially destroyed. I was looking at the charred location and felt guilty. The wanderer then leaded us into the center building.

Inside we saw a large group gathered. "This young person is the Avatar!" The wanderer showed him off like a prize.

Who I believe the Village's leader walked forward, "So, the rumors of your return are true! It is the greatest honor of a lifetime to be in your presence" he bowed.

Aang smiled bowing back, "Nice to meet you too!" He paused. "So... is there something I can help you with?"

The Village's leader looked down, "I'm not sure..."

"Our village is in crisis, he's our only hope!" The wander exclaimed. He turned to Aang, "For the last few days at sunset, a spirit monster comes and attacks our village. He is Hei Bai, the black and white spirit"

I gasped, "YES!" I cheered putting my arms in the air before realizing everyone was looking at me, "I'm sorry..." I bit my lip, "I'm just so used to firebender's being the cause of destruction," I rubbed my neck. "Sorry"

"So why is it attacking you?" Sokka went back on topic.

Thank you bro!

"We do not know, but each of the last three nights, he has abducted one of our own. We are especially fearful because the winter solstice draws near" they explained.

"What happens then?" Katara asked terrified for the poor missing soles.

"As the solstice approaches, the natural world and the Spirit World grow closer and closer until the line between them is blurred completely" the wanderer explained to us.

The Village leader sighed,    "Hei Bai is already causing devastation and destruction. Once the solstice is here, there's no telling what will happen"

Aang raised his brow, "So, what do you want me to do, exactly?"

They smiled, "Who better to resolve a crisis between our world and the Spirit World than the Avatar himself? You are the great bridge between man and spirits"

Aang unsurely smiled, "Right... that's me"

"Hey great bridge guy, could I talk to you over here for a second?" Katara called him over and the three of us walked to the window with her, "Aang, you seem a little unsure about all of this" she told him.

"Yeah, that might be because I don't know anything at all about the Spirit World. It's not like there's someone to teach me this stuff!"

"So... can you help these people?" She asked.

"I have to try, don't I? Maybe whatever I have to do will just... come to me"

I sighed, "Aang I don't want you to feel pressured into doing this," I bit my lip. "Just because your the Avatar. I don't want you to do something you don't want to"

"Thanks (Y/n), but I have to. It's my destiny to help people" he smiled.

I groaned at the thought of that word, "What's wrong?" Aang tilted his head.

Katara sighed, "You said the D word"

"That what word?"

"Destiny," I rolled my eyes. "I don't like the idea that our lives are planned out for us," I shrugged. "It makes me feel... caged" I explained.

"I think you can do it, Aang" Katara smiled.

"Hey I never said he couldn't do it! I just think he might need help" I crossed my arms.

"I can do it!" He reassured me.

Sokka smiled, "Yeah...... We're all going to get eaten by a spirit monster"

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We all sat by the window watching Aang waiting outside for whatever the hell is out there.

"This isn't right. We can't sit here and cower while Aang waits for some monster to show up" Sokka told us.

"Just because he's the 'Avatar' doesn't mean he has to do everything alone" I scoffed.

"If anyone can save us, he can" they told us.

"That's because we aren't out there to help him" I rolled my eyes.

We watched as out of nowhere the spirit Hei Bai fades into the real world. He walks right behind Aang, "Oh spirits!" I muttered.

The spirit releases a burst of energy at him. It moves past him. I watched as Hei Bai wreaks havoc, smashing buildings and destroying a tower with energy.

"The Avatar's methods are... unusual" the wanderer told us.

"It doesn't seem too interested in what he's saying. Maybe we should go help him" Sokka told him.

"No. Only the Avatar stands a chance against the Hei Bai"

Katara smiled, "Aang will figure out the right thing to do, guys"

We watched as Hei Bai smashes another building. I sighed walking away from the window.

"(Y/n) wait!" My siblings told me but I didn't listen.

"Screw destiny! Life is what you make it!" I yelled walking out the front door seeing Aang and the spirit.

"Hei Bai, over here" I yelled before lighting my palms on fire and shooting a flame at it.

Aang looked right at me, "(Y/n)! Get out of here!"

"No!" I yelled shooting more flames, "We'll fight him together, Aang"

Aang grabbed my wrist stoping me from shooting, "I don't want to fight him unless I–" before he could finish I was scooped up by the spirt.

"Aw come on!" I yelled as it started to run.

I tried to use my fire to make it drop me but it just wouldn't let go.

I looked up and saw Aang, "Hey Aang! It's immune to fire! A little help!"

He flys next to but right as I reached out for it everything went black.

All I remember was Aang screaming my name.

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I opened my eyes and saw I was in a red room.

This is weird.

"I hope the trip wasn't to painful" I heard a chuckle from behind me.

I gasped lighting my palms and turning around ready to strike, seeing an old man in fire nation attire.

"Who are you?" I spat, "And why am I here?"

He gave a slight smile, "You are in the spirit world, (Y/n)"

"How do you know my name?" I snarled.

"Well I know lots about you," he chuckled. "We are friends... in a way"

I scoffed, "Excuse me? I've never met you before"

"Not in this life" he shrugged.

I put my hands down, "Huh?"

"My name is Roku" he told me.

My eyes widened, "Roku. Like Avatar Roku?"

He nodded, "Why am I here? Why are you here?" I asked very confused.

"I saw you being taken by Hei Bai and I thought this was the perfect opportunity to talk to you"

I started laughing, "Why me? I know you haven't even talked to Aang yet, and he's the Avatar! What makes me so special?" I put my hand on my hip still laughing.

He sighed, "I am unable to talk to Aang, until the solstice tomorrow. But you, I am able to talk to now"

"That seems very convenient"

"Yes. Yes it is"

I continued to laugh, "Ok and what are you gonna tell me?" I crossed my arms.

He sighed, "I came to give you a warning. I know you care about your family, but it won't be an easy task. Your's and their loyalty's are going to be tested soon, and you must trust your instincts" he explained.

"Are you saying I'm going to betray them?" I spat.

"I never said that, but you must be prepared"

I scoffed, "And how will I do that? I'm a useless firebender who has a hot prince after me! I have no way to train!" I exclaimed.

"Hot?" He smirked.

My face went red realizing what I said, "Hot HEADED! I meant hot headed"

He smirked, "You've taken a liking to my great grandson have you?"

"Um no!" I gasped, "He's trying to kidnap me! I don't like hi- did you say grandson?"

He sighed, "His mother is my granddaughter. I know he may seem evil to you now, but he's on a path of redemption"

This made me burst out laughing.

He sighed and after about ten minutes of laughing at him he finally spoke, "(Y/n) I want you to know something. You possess a special gift. A gift only one other girl has," he came forward and lightly grabbed my palm. "Your blue fire is a gift, and with this gift comes a reward"

"Huh?"

He looked around before back to me, "You still need some training, but the spirits and I agreed on this. When you wake, you will become an even stronger bender" he told me.

"What's the catch?" I crinkled my nose.

"The what?"

"Nothing in life is free. What do you want?"

He sighed, "(Y/n) you may not believe in destiny, but you have a large one"

I started to laugh again, "No I don't. I'm a monster" I told him.

"You can never change a persons view, but if they love you they will learn to," he explained. "You must follow your instincts, and when the time comes chose the path you feel is right"

"Wait what?"

"We believe in you (Y/n)"

"Wait! I still don't see how this is helpful!"

The world started to fade, and when I opened my eyes I saw myself in a small patch of bamboo.

I walked out and saw my family running up to me, causing us to almost fall over, "(Y/n)! Your back!"

"What happened?" I raised a brow.

Katara checked my temperature, "You were trapped in the Spirit World for 24 hours! How are you feeling?"

I then had a sudden realization, "Like I seriously need to use the bathroom"

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So apparently when I was gone Aang defeated the spirit using a conversation I had with him about the acorn.

Ha! I did save the day..... in a way.

The village leader came up to us as we were preparing Appa, "Thank you, Avatar. If only there were a way to repay you for what you've done"

"You could give us some supplies, and some money" Sokka bluntly told him.

"Sokka!" Katara scolded him.

"What? We need stuff" I chuckled.

"It would be an honor to help you prepare for your journey" he smiled.

"I'm so proud of you, Aang. Thanks for saving me" I lightly punched his arm.

"You figured out what to do, all on your own" Katara smiled.

"Actually, I did have a little help and there's something else" he told us.

Sokka raised a brow, "What is it?"

"I need to talk to Roku and I think I found a way to contact his spirit"

That's when I remember the conversation I had with him. I don't feel like it's a good idea to bring it up though.

I mean he just told me my family and I are going to betray each other and I'm not telling them that. Because if I do they will either call me crazy or I will be blamed for it because I'm the firebender.

"That's great!" Katara smiled.

"Creepy, but great" Sokka told him.

Aang smiled, "There's a temple on a crescent-shaped island and if I go there on the solstice, I'll be able to speak with him"

"But the solstice is tomorrow!" I exclaimed.

"Yeah, and there's one more problem..." Aang sighed, "The island is in the Fire Nation"

We were all silent, "Well. Shit"

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