Prompt used: Element
"Parts of a Whole"
Water, earth, fire and air, only the Avatar could wield all four elements.
But those elements exist in each of us, bender or not.
Water is the element of giving. It is the element that allows us to nurture and heal. Katara was Aang's water. She taught him to change, that he could shift and flow. That he didn't have to bear all the weight by himself, and that he could lean on the strength of his family.
Earth is the element of strength. With it, we are able to push ourselves onward and overcome any obstacle. Toph was his earth. Through her, he learned that sometimes, the only way to solve a problem was to throw himself at it. That sometimes it was the only way to prove that he was stronger than his burdens.
Fire is the element of life. Without it we are lost, listless, fire shines it's light and shows us our goals. Zuko was his fire. Because of his discipline, Aang learned of his own passions, of his own strength of will. He gained the determination to uphold his responsibilities.
Air is the element of change. From air we gain the desire to learn, to try that which is new to us. But Aang was the only one who knew the ways of air. There was no one else left to provide it to the world.
And when he was gone, there never would be again.
These prompts come from a livejournal group with the challenge being that the drabble be between 100 and 500 words, I'm behind schedule but hopefully I can get caught up. The drabbles will vary in tone and character focus, some may even be AU, who knows! Enjoy.