Tales of Sabian: Corruption
Chapter 1: New Beginning
"Sabian, come on your mother has called you three times that dinner is ready." Ryon called out. Peeping from the corn fields, Sabian looked toward his father, who was now growing impatient. "Aw dad come on, just for a few more minutes." Sabian begged. "Son, you probably don't know this yet but when your mother gets angry it's never a pretty scene," Ryon said. "Now get in this house before I come and get you myself." He ordered. Sabian sighed. "Come on Tu, let's go." Sabian said. Coming out of the fields, Sabian started his depressed march toward the little house followed by a little Lionbear cub.
Entering the house, Sabian and Tu headed into the kitchen. "Ah so your father finally completed the task I ordered him to do?" Tyra asked as she was feeding a little baby. "Yes mom." Sabian answered. "Five years old and your father cannot keep up with you." Tyra said. "Hey, you have the easy job." Ryon said as he sat down in his chair. "Easy?" Tyra asked. "You call 'taking care of Trendon' easy?" Tyra asked feeding Trendon. Ryon started to say something but laughed it off. Tyra started to laugh along with him. So did Sabian. Sitting down at the table, Sabian grabbed his spoon and started to dig in. Tu walked over to his food bowl and started chewing. "So… Sabian how was your day?" Tyra asked. "Not much, mom, just the usually." Sabian answered. "That's good," Tyra said. "I am surprised." Tyra added. "About what?" Sabian asked. "Usually you try to sneak off and go to as far as Ba Sing Se." Tyra answered. "No, well not today at least." Sabian said sheepishly. Tyra looked up from Trendon to notice that Sabian had a sad look upon his face. Walking over to him, Tyra gave him a hug. "I know you want to go out and see the world," Tyra started. "But you know you're only five, right?" Tyra asked teasingly. "Mom." Sabian chuckled. Kneeling down next to Sabian, "Both of us, me and your father, promise that one day we will visit Ba Sing Se." Tyra said. "You promise?" Sabian asked. "I promise." Tyra answered. "Now get ready for bed." Tyra ordered. Sabian nodded his head. "Come on Tu bedtime." Sabian said jumping out of the chair and running up the stairs. Tu followed behind. "Come on Trendon naptime." Tyra said picking up Trendon. Tyra followed Sabian and Tu up the stairs. Ryon was about to follow but stopped after hearing someone knocking on the door.
"Yes, how may I help?" Ryon asked. In the door way stood three men, all of them wearing White Lotus clothing. "Indeed you can help us." One of them answered. "We have dire news that you must hear." The second said. "Do you have anybody else with you?" the third asked. "Yes, my wife is upstairs." Ryon answered. "She must hear this as well." The first one said. "Tyra, can you come down for a second?" Ryon asked. "Sure, let me just tuck Sabian in for the night." Tyra answered. "She will be with us, but for the mean time can I get you anything?" Ryon asked. All of them shook their heads. "Well then, please take a seat." Ryon said opening the door further for the White Lotus men. Coming down the steps, Tyra noticed the three men in the living room. "Might I ask who are these people?" Tyra asked. "We are of the White Lotus and we have big news for the both of you." The first one answered. Sitting down next to Ryon, Tyra braced herself for the news. "So, what is it?" Ryon asked. "We believe that your son, Sabian, is the next reincarnation of the Avatar." The second one answered. Ryon started to laugh. "You got to be kidding me right?" Ryon asked. Both of them looked at him with a serious look. "Even if this is try, how could you prove it?" Tyra asked. "The universe told us." The third answered. "Now this can't be…." Ryon started. "Even if this is true, does this mean that Sabian will have to travel the world to learn the four elements and bring balance to this world?" Tyra asked. The men nodded their heads. "This is…" Tyra started. "Bad, we will not allow this…" Ryon interrupted. "Amazing." Tyra said. "Amazing?" Ryon asked. "Ryon, Sabian will be able to go and see all of the things he wanted to see," Tyra answered. "We can take him and he will be able to make a name for himself." She added. "I swear I thought she would have denied it." The first one said. "Denied it, are you kidding me?" Tyra asked excitingly. "Let us have a moment please." Ryon said taking Tyra into the kitchen.
"Tyra, what do you think you are saying?" Ryon asked seriously. "Ryon, this could mean something for Sabian." Tyra answered. "What do you mean?" Ryon asked. "Sabian has always wanted to go out and see the world instead of being here," Tyra answered. "He believes that there is something more to it than just being a normal farm boy." She added. Ryon started to scratch his head. "Do you believe them?" Ryon asked. "I do. My mother use to tell me stories about the Avatar and the White Lotus." Tyra answered. Ryon sighed. "Then what's the plan?" Ryon asked. "We will have to ask them." Tyra answered.
Returning to the living room, Tyra and Ryon sat back down on the sofa. "What will it be then?" the second one asked. "We do believe what you say, but can we at least prove it first?" Ryon asked. The three men nodded their heads. "We will return in about a week to check on the progress." The first one answered standing up and bowing to Tyra and Ryon. The other men stood up and followed the first one out the front door. Ryon turned his head to Tyra, who in turn, gave him a smile. "Everything will be fine, trust me." Tyra said.
(A Week later)
Sitting next to the pond, Tyra and Sabian were relaxing up against a large rock. "Ok Sabian, let's try it again." Tyra said. Sabian stood up and moved his hands forward. "Just clear your mind, Sabian." Tyra said. Sabian, feeling a little annoyed, closed his eyes, took in a lot of air, and moved his hands from side to side. Looking at the pond, Tyra noticed the water shift a little. "So they were right." Tyra said to herself. Shifting his hands, a little more, Sabian opened his eyes and saw a little water bubble float in from of him. "Mom, look I did it." Sabian said with excitement. "I see." Tyra said. Standing up, Tyra walked over to Sabian and placed her hands on his shoulders, turning him around. "Sabian, this a big step to your future," Tyra started. "There will be time where you will not have us. I know I am saying it like your father and I won't be with you for long. There will be bad people you will have to face and some will more than likely love the idea to see you suffer, but you must stay strong and never let anyone tell you differently. Your path is to become the new Avatar and bring balance to the world." Tyra continued tearing up. "If something happens to me and your father, continue along the path set for you and never look back. I love you Sabian. Your father loves you too." Tyra finished as she hugged Sabian. Sabian didn't comprehend what she was talking about but he went along with it.
Looking from a distance with binoculars, a hooded man spied on Sabian and his mother. "Sir, the rumors are true. The Avatar lives." The hooded figure said into his phone. "Hmm, nothing to worry about. Dispose of him." the man on the other side of the phone ordered. "But sir, he is just a kid." The hooded figure said. "He is a potential threat. Get rid of him tonight." The man ordered. "Understood." The hooded figure said.
(That night)
"Sabian is in bed right?" Ryon asked Tyra as she was coming down the steps. "Yes, he is asleep." Tyra answered. Sitting down next Ryon, Tyra leaned her head up against his shoulder. "Do you think Sabian will be alright without us?" Tyra asked worryingly. "To be honest, I don't know but I am sure he will be fine. We did raise him." Ryon answered reassuringly. Ryon gave Tyra a smile, and Tyra smiled back but it was a weak smile. "I promise, if anything happens to us, Sabian and his brother will be fine. They have Tu to look out after them. He is a Lionbear after all." Ryon added. "I…" Tyra started but was interrupted by a knock at the door. Standing up, Ryon walked over to the door and peeped out the door. "Yes, may I help you?" Ryon asked. "We would like to discuss somethings with you and your family." The mysterious man answered. "Hold on one second." Ryon said closing the door back. Turning around, Ryon walked over to Tyra. "Get Sabian and his brother out back. When you do that, come back." Ryon ordered. Tyra understood and went upstairs.
"Sabian… Sabian wake up." Tyra said shaking Sabian. "What… what is it mom?" Sabian asked rubbing his eyes. "Get your brother and come with me." Tyra answered. Sabian got out of bed and did what his mother told him. Rolling off the bed, Tu followed behind Sabian and his mother. Sneaking down stairs, Tyra, Sabian, who was carrying Trendon, and Tu walked out back. "Sabian…" Tyra started as she placed her hands on Sabian's shoulders. "I want you to take your brother and Tu as far away as possible." Tyra ordered. "But…" Sabian started. "No buts. Just do it. For the sake of the world and your parents, run away and never look back. Remember what I told you today?" Tyra asked. Sabian nodded his head. "Good." Tyra said kissing Sabian's head and then Trendon's head. "Take care of your brother." Tyra said. Turning around, Tyra ran back inside the house. Sabian did as he was told and ran away from the house and not looking back. Hearing a large explosion, Sabian wanted to turn around but continued running.
Getting a further distance, Sabian turned around and saw it. The house engulfed in flames, leaving nothing but ashes and smoke. Sabian began to tear up. Waking up, Trendon began to cry. "Shh, I am here for you bro. It's just us now." Sabian said wiping his tears away. "Come on Tu." Sabian said. Sabian started walking again away from the house, followed by Tu.
"Sir, the Avatar and his family are exterminated." The hooded man said. "Good, good. Everything will fall into to place now." the same man from before said.