This first chapter is just an introduction, so it's kind of short. But hey, I think you'll like it. All your favorite characters from The Crossroads Of Being Happy have come back! And are better than ever! btw, if you guys haven't read my story 'The Crossroads Of Being Happy' then you better cuz otherwise none of this will make any sense whatsoever! Anywho, enjoy and Happy Hunting!

Seeking Souls

intro

"Sold! To the lady in the front row seat-" An auctioneer called out with the slam of his gavel.

A young boy who would look to be eighteen stood outside, peering in the door. He smiled to himself and his thoughts as he watched the various items being sold.

But he was in a hurry and couldn't stick around to watch.

This young man wandered the streets of Republic City in search of a certain house, he was kind of desperate in his search. He'd travelled a long way for this moment and he didn't want anything to ruin it.

Finally he arrived at his destination and rasped on the door several times before someone finally answered.

The woman at the door was Ty Lee, behind her, at about the height of her knee stood a small child with dark hair and eyes. She stared up at the stranger as he smiled.

"Yes?" Ty Lee asked. The boy gave her a smile that was oddly familiar. This boy had shaggy brown hair and green eyes. He wore a dusty, dark brown hat and a matching jacket, he had on a white shirt and green knitted vest under the jacket.

It was somewhat cold out so he had the coat buttoned up. He also wore brown pants and brown shoes. Safe to say he liked brown.

"Hi, I'm looking for a girl-" The boy began. "But I'm not sure what she'd look like, but she may of come to visit you." He said.

Ty Lee leaned against the doorframe as the boy spoke.

"She'd look about a year younger than me, um, about this tall-" He measured his hand up to about his chest to show the girls height.

"And she's very good looking, have any visits by teenage girls with strange colored hair lately?" He asked hopefully.

Just something about the way he talked and the way his eyes were big, and full of wonder seemed very familiar to Ty Lee. But she couldn't quite place where she'd seen him.

Nothing about his appearance except his eyes looked familiar to her. So it was hard to place him.

He looked at her hoping for an answer that wouldn't discourage him. But sadly Ty Lee hadn't been visited by any strangers in the past few weeks except him. She told him that and he immediately became discouraged.

"Ok, thanks a lot. I'll see you around," As he turned to walk away, Ty Lee got a flash of recognition. But no. It couldn't be him, that was almost six years ago, it couldn't be.

She closed the door and returned to the fire to keep warm. It was September, and a very cold one.

Weathermen claimed that there may be a violent storm approaching and cautioned Republic City's occupants to stay indoors.

"Mommy, when is daddy coming home?" Ty Lee's little five year old daughter asked suddenly.

Ty Lee sat over beside her and stroked her hair. "Soon." She replied. Pema nodded and snuggled in with her mom.

Ty Lee glanced at the newly invented radio, and then turned it up to hear its announcer confirming a blizzard was on the way.

"Yes folks, you heard it here first, there is definitely a blizzard headed for Republic City, it is advised that you stay indoors and bring in your animals." The voice over the old fashioned radio sounded crackled and distorted. More so than usual, Ty Lee then became worried about her husband. He was still out there. If he didn't get back soon he'd be caught in the storm and maybe - freeze.

But Ty Lee quickly dismissed the thought. Shang was strong and could take care of himself very well.

The door banged open and wind gusted through the house briefly before the door was slammed shut.

In walked Shang. Ty Lee jumped up and ran to hug her husband. Pema also came running over and hugged her fathers legs.

He laughed and scooped her up into his arms. "Hey, how are you two lovely ladies?" Shang asked, smiling at the both of them. His beautiful wife, his adorable daughter, everything was right in the world.

The wind suddenly rattled the doors and walls and Pema buried her face in Shang's arms.

He laughed and pulled her face up to see him. "It's ok sweetheart, I'll protect you from the storm." He whispered. She smiled and nodded, then jumped out of his arms and ran to the couch and snuggled in a blanket.

Ty Lee leaned up and kissed Shang. "I missed you." She whispered slowly.

"I missed you too," Shang said before going in for another kiss.

The wind howled outside, and the woodwork creaked as snow blew by at a very fast pace.

"Well, it's time for bed little girl," Ty Lee said, turning to Pema. She quickly hid herself in the blankets and said, "No!"

Ty Lee crept over silently and then jumped on the couch and tickled Pema. The small child giggled and squealed as Shang joined in on the tickle fight.

She screamed for her parents to stop but they didn't. So she fought back, trying to tickle them as well. But her parents weren't all that ticklish. So she didn't succeed.

They finally stopped and Ty Lee looked at her daughters beautiful big brown eyes.

"Time for bed honey, mommy and daddy are going to bed too," She told her. Pema pouted, but she nodded anyway.

She crawled off the couch and walked slowly to her bedroom, followed by her parents.

"Goodnight sweetie, I love you-" Ty Lee said, as she tucked her little girl in for the night.

She lightly kissed her forehead and then Shang leaned in to bid his daughter goodnight. As they left the room, Ty Lee blew out the lantern and slid the door closed silently.

She then kissed her husband passionately and they went to their own bed for some sleep. But tonight would be difficult, because of the storm.

An hour passed. Two hours. Pretty soon three hours passed of no sleep for neither Ty Lee nor Shang. They tossed and turned as the wind violently shook their house. The door creaked and Ty Lee sat up almost instantly on alert.

She felt scared for her life, just because she remembered what had happened three years ago on a night like this. Her heart beat fast as the door opened wider, and wider.

Shang sat up as well and looked at his wife in concern. Then a small hand reached up, and Ty Lee looked strait into the innocent eyes of little Pema.

"I'm scared." She whispered. Ty Lee sighed in relief and picked up her daughter. She pulled her under the covers and stroked her hair.

"It's alright, the storm will pass and tomorrow will come bright and early, and everything will be just fine." Ty Lee whispered.

Shang lay there and watched his wife in adoration. She was the best mother a child could ever want or need. He was so happy she was his, and he was hers.

"Ok. But can I still sleep in here?" Little Pema asked urgently. Ty Lee laughed a bit and said she was allowed to stay. Pema smiled and settled in with her parents and soon fell asleep.

Shang fell asleep too, and Ty Lee was left awake in the darkness alone. Ever since the terrible experience with The Great Terror, Ty Lee has been deathly afraid of going anywhere or doing anything alone. As long as she had someone with her she felt safe.

But not now. It was dark and she felt alone. Abandoned. Even though right beside her lay Pema and Shang. None of them were benders, which only added to Ty Lee's fear of something happening.

Shang's parents had been killed instantly by a bender. This made her wish that at least one of them had a bending skill.

Although, Ty Lee had been a Kyoshi Warrior once, so she had the experience of a fighter. She may be able to defend herself and her family. Ty Lee sighed in discomfort and moved her position so she was on her side facing away from Pema.

She was determined to forget everything and go to sleep. She pressed her eyes closed and struggled with her fears.

That's when the sound of breaking glass echoed through the house. Shang and Ty Lee were sitting up immediately.

Pema woke as well. Shang and Ty Lee exchanged glances before trowing the covers away and racing to the door.

"Stay here! Hide in the closet!" Ty Lee ordered. Pema obediently went to the closet and hid inside.

Ty Lee and Shang had made it to the kitchen by now to investigate the noise. In the kitchen stood a white haired girl with peanut butter on her face and a broken jar of the stuff on the floor.

Ty Lee stared at the purple eyed girl. "Mitsuki," She whispered, her mouth hanging open in shock.

The white haired girl twisted around and then vanished. Ty Lee walked over but there was no sign of the girl, or that she'd been here. The shattered glass had disappeared with her.

"Was that really her?" Shang asked his wife with equal surprise, but more fear than anything.

"I think so, but- she would've- I mean- last time I saw her she fell, she was a fallen star," Ty Lee said. Right after the incident, and when Pema was born Ty Lee had explained the whole star spirit thing and every detail of how it works and how falling works.

"Wow. What could she of wanted?" Shang asked.

Ty Lee shrugged. "She must be on a mission now, but if it has something to do with us - I just really hope we can stay out of the spirit business this time," She whispered worriedly.

"Mommy?" Pema had come from her hiding place and now stood in the doorway watching on, with tears streaming her face.

"Oh, honey, it's alright. Nothing to be afraid of," Ty Lee calmed her. Shang walked over and put his arms around both girls. He swore right then and there that nothing would harm his girls. He would protect them.