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**********The actual story takes place the summer after Aang defeated the Firelord.****************

*** The Day after Aang was released from the iceberg***

On the outskirts of a small Earth Kingdom village a tremendous thunderstorm rolled in from no where. As the rain fell in sheets, a small mound of dirt, beside an ancient oak tree, began to churn and move. A small, dirty hand pushed its way out, into the pouring rain as it dragged the rest out its body out into the fierce storm. The young, half dead boy managed to raise his head and felt the soothing water cooling his sweaty face before he passed out in a puddle of mud.

*** Back in the Present ***

Aang awoke early in the morning, as per usual, and began to get ready for his morning training routine. As he walked down to the lake, next to the house the gang was staying in, he fondly remembered the past few months he had spent with his friends, after Ozai's defeat. Aang, now a full avatar, kept traveling around the world, saving villages from disasters, spirits, and a faction of rebels who still remained loyal to Azula. However, most of his friends were still with him, helping whenever they could. Zuko had become Firelord, so he wasn't with them anymore, although they frequently stayed in contact. Haru, Teo, and Pipsqueak had all returned to their hometowns, eager to really their adventures to their friends and Suki returned to Kyoshi Island (Sokka promised to visit often). Only Katara, Sokka, and Toph had stayed by his side; Toph still not ready to face her parents and Sokka not wanting to leave his friends. Katara stayed for a completely different reason, Aang's favorite so far. She and Aang were finally together! Aang grinned widely at this last thought. Then he began his routine with a hundred water whips.

*** 2 days After Aang was Released***

The mysterious, young boy awoke from a nightmare; sitting up he found himself on a bed, in a tiny hut, on the edge of the village. "Oh your awake…". The new voice made him jump. He looked over to see a small, blonde haired, green eyed, girl standing in the doorway, carrying some warm water and rags. "My name is Lin", she said, pulling a chair up next to him, "so why were you out there in the storm like that? Silly, you could've died out there!". He remained silent. He just looked at her and laid down again, glaring the whole time. "Well! Aren't you rude!! I saved you ya know! You should be grateful!" she yelled as she returned the glare. Finally he spoke, in a low raspy voice, "Yer a pain in the ass, ya know that kid?". That set her off, "KID!?!? I'm 11 for goodness sakes! Your like what, 12!? Don't you talk down to me!" Surprised at her out burst he quickly changed the subject, "So where are your parents? Are they ok with you bringing strange boys home?" She looked down at her feet, sadness scrawled across her face. "They passed away years ago, I live alone.". He stared for a moment before saying, "I'm sorry.". then he rolled over and went to sleep.

*** Present Day ***

After a hundred water whips, rock slides, and hot squats; Aang was ready for the day. After a quick bath, he walked back and joined his friends as they were sitting down to eat breakfast. But Toph felt him coming before he even left the lake. "Hey Twinkletoes", she grinned, "how was the workout? Still workin' on your earth bending right?". "Yes, Toooppphh. I still practice." He whined, a cheesy smirk on his face. "Well, I think he's done enough practicing for one day, why don't you sit over here by me?" Aang smiled at Katara, sat down and gave her a good morning kiss. Sokka, of course, gave Aang the Glare of Death, since he still wasn't used to them being so open about their feelings. Aang just laughed it off, "I can just tell, this is gonna be a good day!". Boy was he wrong.

*** 3 Days After Aang was Released ***

The night was as bright as the day, the skies lit by the fires of the burning village. The young boy stood up on a hill, watching the village burn, while laughing at his vile accomplishment. Hearing a slight whimpering sound, he turned to see the shattered remains of Lin's house and what looked like the girl buried waist deep in rubble. With inhuman strength, he jumped down to her in a single leap, a smirk playing across his mouth. "Why!?!?" she cried out, tears streaming down her face "Why would you do this?". Looking at her strangely he replied, "Because it was what I was born to do!" Though he obviously wasn't satisfied with his own answer. Still crying, she managed to say one word before falling into unconsciousness, "WHY???", then she went limp. With a confused expression, he stared at her silent form, deciding what to do. Finally, he pushed his hand forward, accompanied by a sudden burst of air! After clearing the rubble away with another air blast, he picked up the girl, bridal style, at jumped away, a good three hundred feet, into the cold night.

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Neos: Duh Duh DDUUUUHHHHH!!! Epic right? I know! This is my first fanfic so if anyone one reviews this, please be gentle. I'm tender.