Fire and Rain

by StaplerOfDoom

It's been 115 years since the death of Avatar Korra, and the White Lotus are on the hunt for the new Avatar yet again. The world may not have changed much since Korra's time, but many people believe the world would be better off without the Avatar. Will the White Lotus find the Avatar in time, and will it even matter?

"Is it true?" The hushed voice was barely audible, even in the steely silence. "Yes." The second voice answered. "He is dead."

Even in the feeble glow of the candlelight their two men's anxiety was clearly defined, as well as their grief. And yet another, stranger emotion played out in their eyes, one that seemed far too excited due to the situation. The second voice, clearly the superior, narrowed his eyes. "Send out some men to scout the Fire Nation. We have no time to lose."

"Of course sir," the lackey stuttered. "But should we not console his family first? Offer our condolences?"

It seemed like an eternity before the man spoke again. "Very well. Comfort his family. I suppose our search can wait just a few days longer."

But he was fearful. Dark shadows had begun to form, storm clouds that foretold terrible things. Was it right to hold off the search? The world needed him back.

He knew the answer to that question would come soon, one way or the other.