My home was destroyed two weeks ago. I lived on a beautiful island, in a peaceful village, and it was burned to the ground when a passing Fire Nation ship decided to have a little fun. I don't even understand why they did it. We never had any part in this war, none of us are even benders. We were peaceful. But now I'm the only villager of Nepeta left alive.

I used to want a family when I was little, but now I'm glad that I was orphaned at a young age so that I don't have to lose my family now. Still, I'm devastated at the destrucion that happened two weeks ago. I don't even know how I managed to survive...

All I remember is hiding behind a tree, which was probably a stupid idea. Then something blue flashed, and I flew backwards, and I just blacked out.

When I woke up, everyone else was dead, and my home was destroyed. I salvaged what I could, only taking with me a small bag of items and supplies when I left the island on the only remaining fishing boat. At least I managed to save my three prized possesions, as if that's any consolation to what I've been through.

The first is a silver necklace with odd swirls carved into it. It was my mother's, before she died. The other two are the ones that help me cope, help me deal with my loss and lose myself.

My small but thick sketchbook that I've had since I was eleven, and a set of brushes and charcoal to use on it. Before the attack, it had only been halfway full. Now, though, after spendin a week and a half alone with my nightmares in a boat, the blank pages are all but gone. Some of the drawings are of my night terrors, because it helps to get them out. Still, I can hardly look at them.

I've been in Earth Kingdom territory for a few days now, and I've spent most of my time finding food and exploring and drawing and trying to distract myself. I only have a little money, but I can buy some food once I find a town.

I clutch my sketchbook tightly as I walk through town. My unkempt appearance is making me self-conscious, but at least now I have supplies and a plan. I'll go to Ba Sing Se. It's not too far from here, and I've heard that it's completely safe. I could use some completely safe right about now. The only problem is... I have no papers. I lived on an isolated island my whole life. So the only way into the city is by sneaking in.

"You!" I glance back. Coming towards me on the road is a Fire Nation guard. Hatred and fear form instantly inside of me, but I stop walking.

"Yes?"

"Who are you? And what is your business here?"

I look down. I knew I was too noticable. "I'm just a visitor, Sir."

"Visitors don't come around here. What's your name?"

I fight the urge to just shoot the question right back at him, rebellious girl I am, but I know it would be a stupid mistake. I swallow and look down. My real name is Sabiline, but I don't want to stick out too much here in the Earth kindom.

"My... My name is Rayn," I say eventually.

"Rayn..." He eyes me suspiciously, then something seems to catch his eye. "Why are you wearing an Air Nation symbol?!"

His eyes are on my necklace, and my hand flies up to it instinctively. Air Nation..? I thought it looked familiar. But that could mean trouble to me.

"I asked you a question!"

My eyes widen. Not knowing what esle to do, I turn and run. I always was the fastest runner back home, maybe-

A flash of blue catches my eye and I turn to see blue lightning coming at me. I try to jump aside, but it hits me. Instead of feeling pain, I feel an odd tingling sensation. The air around me shimmers, and suddenly I'm surrounded by a blue dome.

I stare at the air around me in shock. What..? What is going on? The Fire Nation guard is running away, and I almost feel satisfaction, but I also feel my energy draining away.

The dome around me fades, and I black out from exhaustion.