Avani's Saga
Book 1: Fire
Chapter 1: Just a Nobody
The silence was her cover. Their cover. They were lucky enough to be light on their feet. They would have been caught by now. And that wouldn't be like them.
Avani turned to look at her teammate, her partner in crime, her best friend. If it weren't for that ginger haired giant, she wouldn't be here. Or alive for that matter of fact. Her friend stood 5 foot 9, half a foot taller than she was. Many would tremble at sight of her height, but her smile only drew Avani closer. Even with her height, she was so beautiful.
"Remember the plan?" Avani barely whispered. She couldn't help but look in the girls amber eyes.
"Of course I do Avani. But do you?" She tried not to chuckle.
"Y-yes I do." She was about to turn and head off, but a firm hand grabbed her shoulder.
"Promise me you'll stay alive."
Silence.
"I promise, Damini." She was hoping to give her a hug, just in case this was the final time they would see each other. But before she knew it, Damini was gone. And she was alone.
Again.
What if she wasn't fast enough? What if she forgot a step? One too many questions rolled through Avani's mind. This plan was everything. It could stop the supposed 'savior' of the world, it could make everything the way it was before, it could change the future, forever. All she had to do, was cut the power. It can't be too hard.
She remembered the plan in and out. The path she was to take, how to accomplish her job, even what Damini was doing. If she was on time, she should be heading to the office, where she was to take out the one behind it all.
Avani silently twisted on her heel to her left. It was dimly lit, but she could see it. The control board. It seemed like minutes, years, till she passed over to the controls. At first glance, she already knew it would be tough to find the off switch. Looks like plan b will play its roll.
Avani took a deep breath. She closed her eyes, letting her take in her surroundings. Within a few moments, her swift moments had brought a large piece of the floor up above the controls. She then simply flicked her wrist and the control board was smashed beneath it. She had done it. And it only took a few seconds.
Now, all she had to do was run. But she couldn't do it. Her feet wouldn't move. She barely noticed the lights die. What was wrong with her?
"Run." Her feet finally shifted. All she had to do was say it. Run. Run as far as you can. It's over now. I won. No, we won. She smiled and began to laugh. It had all kicked in. By now, Damini would have killed their target, which would have brought down all whom followed. They had won.
But then she heard something terrifying. It was a piercing scream. And she knew who's it was. Damini's. She couldn't just leave her. They were best friends, practically gamily. No one get's left behind. And so she turned and ran in the other direction. Either they make it out alive together, or they die together.
It was mostly a complete blur. Earth and fire flew everywhere. A few fire shots from Damini here, some rocks from Avani there. But she wasn't the only earth bender there. Their enemies were all metal benders. There was no hope, they were outnumbered.
Avani ended up tumbling to the ground. The pain ached through her body. She watched as her best friend was flipped o the ground.
"You two, are very unlucky. Sadly, there is no room for any prisoners right now. Looks like we'll have to get rid of you." It was a raspy voice, far closer to Avani then Damini. Several feet was between them.
"Nobody will notice you are gone. Who notices two nobodys have gone missing? 'Cause that is what you are. Just a nobody." It was a female voice nearer to Damini. A figure inched closer to Damini, holding a sharp piece of metal. Avani couldn't help but panic.
"P-Please don't! She did nothing. She was just listening to orders. Please! Kill me instead!" When the figure did not stop, something flashed in Avani. And it was only moments before everyone was on the ground. With a few of her bending movements, they were all knocked down. Never had Avani felt so powerful. It was a strange feeling. She glanced at Damini, who looked utterly shocked.
"W-What happened?"
"You're the. . . avatar, Avani." She scrambled to her feet and ran over. The power she felt a second earlier, faded away. It was replaced with a tired feeling and a heaviness. "Your eyes! They glowed white! Avani, this is amazing!" Avani's legs gave out and she fell. Right into her best friend's arms. Then everything faded into black. She was out. Out cold.