'Huh, this is different'

I looked at where I was going to stay for the next few months and it was a simple apartment. It had 2 small rooms, 1 bathroom and the living room and kitchen were connected with each other.

I was happy, yet confused. I thought since my family was rich and famous, I would've lived in a huge house instead of a medium sized apartment. Don't get me wrong, I was totally alright with the apartment.

But still, I was surprised since my guardians were always protective of me. I still didn't understand why they let me live on my own, they could've came with me.

-Flashback-

2 weeks ago, I was just sitting in my room meditating until I heard someone call for me.

"(Y/n) Beifong, come downstairs! It's a family meeting!"

I mentally sighed and took my time to get to the family room, which was where I normally went if there was emergency. I already knew what we were going to be discussing about, so I prepared myself.

"(Y/n), there you are. Come sit with us."

Two ladies were sitting down side by side in chairs near a family table. They were both my guardians, Suyin and Lin Beifong. Some people might say I had a personality similar to Lin's, but I believe I got my traits from both of the two ladies.

I sat down on the opposite side from them, looking through my (h/c) bangs to see their faces and waited for them to speak. Suyin sighed, "(Y/n) I know you're still mad at us from what happened last night."

I flinched at the memories, but allowed her to continue, "President Raiko promised us to send more guards here in Zaofu to protect you, so you won't get kidnapped like last ti-"

"What's the point?" I interrupted her.

I knew she was shocked to hear me speak, since most of the time I'm always mute. But her and Lin both know that I speak only when there is something serious going on.

"Excuse me?" Suyin widened her eyes.

"If you try to hire more guards, they're just all going to get injured or killed. So don't you think it would be point less to try and protect me if I cost more innocent lives?"

Suyin sighed and turned to her older sister, "Lin, please back me up on this."

"Actually as much as I hate to admit it, (Y/n) is right. And it doesn't help our situation with having to protect (Y/n), especially since she's the ava-"

I groaned in annoyance, interrupting Lin. "Can we not talk about myself for once?" I asked.

Suyin facepalmed herself, "Can you not interrupt me while I'm talking?"

I started arguing with Suyin and Lin was just thinking about something, I just didn't know what. I finally spoke to her, "Are you alright Aunt Lin?"

Lin closed her eyes and took a deep breath. "(Y/n), Suyin and I have been thinking. We didn't want you to be cooped up in one place ever since you were a little girl, but we had no choice. We regret what we've done to you, so I thought of a way to make it up to you."

That caught my attention, so I sat up straight.

"Firelord Zuko learned that his uncle General Iroh used to live in a village that was hidden in the leaves. He later found an old scroll that was about that village, Konohagakure. It caught his attention and he showed it to me a few months ago. I think it might help you move on from your past and help you get over your fears. Maybe you could also learn more about the spiritual side of being the avatar."

I widened my eyes, "What are you saying?"

"I'm saying that I want to send you off to Konohagakure so you can learn the ways of the ninja, seeing that it might help you in the future. Firelord Zuko figured out where the village is located and he already talked with their leader, Sarutobi Hiruzen. All you need to do is pack your things." Lin finished off with a smile.

I was frozen, along with Suyin, who I think wasn't so sure about Lin's idea.

"You're dismissed." Lin said as I was heading out the door to pack my things super quick.

-End Of Flashback-

I shook my head to get rid of my thoughts and headed out to Sarutobi's office. When I arrived, I knocked on the door and heard a muffled voice that said 'Come in'

I entered the room and in front of me was an EXTREMELY old man with white robes and a matching white hood/hat with the symbol in the middle that represented fire. It reminded me of the Fire Nation, making me feel a little homesick.

"Ah, you must be (Y/n) Beifong from the metal city of Zaofu. I've heard a lot of stories about how you defeated many enemies throughout your land. It's a pleasure to meet you." The old man smiled and I returned the gesture.

I bowed down, making my bangs to also angle down. "It's a pleasure to meet you as well."

Sarutobi made me sit down on the floor across from him, and we talked about how my life was like back home. "Firelord Zuko told me that you could 'bend' the four elements, is that true?" Sarutobi questioned me.

I responded, "Yes, I'm the only person back in my hometown who has the ability to do that."

"Another question I want to ask, what exactly is bending?"

"It's like controlling the elements watch,"

I got up from my position and stepped back. Then, I jumped forward and punched to the left leaving a trail of fire. After that, I sat back down on my knees and saw Sarutobi's expression. He looked like he never saw someone do that in his whole lifetime, and that's saying something because DAMN he is old.

He finally spoke up, "That was very impressive (Y/n). You didn't even have to use handsigns!"

I furrowed my brows, "Handsigns? What are those?"

"Do you know what chakra is?" "Isn't that like, energy or something?"

Sarutobi nodded, "Something like that. Ninja here can use elements by using jutsus and handsigns while fighting, but they waste their chakra by doing so. When you bended that fire, did you feel like you lost any energy or get tired?"

"No, if anything I felt more energy rush through me!" I laughed and put my hands behind my head, causing the old man to widen his eyes.

"Interesting... Do you know who I am?"

I raised a brow, a little offended. I didn't know why, but I just felt offended by that one question. I responded back with the same question, "Do you know who I am?"

Sarutobi narrowed his eyes, "I am the Third Hokage of Konohagakure, the Third Fire Shadow. I am hailed as a 'God of Shinobi' and I am one of the wisest of all."

'Oh so he wants to play that card huh?!'

I scoffed, "Oh yeah? I am an incarnation of one of the most powerful people alive that has lived for almost thousands of years. I am the gateway between the Physical AND the Spiritual World"

I stood up again, this time pointing at Sarutobi, "Know this 'Hokage', I am Avatar (Y/n) of the Earth Kingdom, and you gotta deal with it!"

We both stood quiet until I heard someone walk in. I turned around and saw a man who looked like he was in his early twenties. He wore a green vest with a blue long sleeve shirt underneath, blue baggy pants, and blue sandals. There was also a headband he was wearing, which caught my attention as I stared at the symbol in the middle through my bangs.

"Lord Hokage, we finally caught Naru-" The young man paused for a second, acknowledging my presence.

The Hokage smiled, "Iruka, so nice to see you on short notice. I was just about to call you in, please sit."

Iruka, I'm assuming that's his name, raised his brow and sat down next to me. The Hokage coughed, "I know you're confused on why I want to talk with you but this is very important."

He gestured to me, "This is Avatar (Y/n) Beifong, from the Earth Kingdom. She will be assigned to your class first thing tomorrow morning."

Iruka widened his eyes and stared at me, "Lord Hokage, this is the avatar many people told rumors about?"

I pretended not to be slightly uncomfortable with his staring, so I just sat there playing with the ends of my blue scarf. Iruka smiled and held his hand out for me, "It's an honor to meet you, Avatar."

I blushed, shaking his hand. I know this isn't really a surprise, since other people act like him all the time whenever they see me. Now that Iruka was here, I decided to act mute. Like I said, I only talk whenever its necessary.

Lord Hokage said, "(Y/n) I forgot to mention something. Next week the Genin exams are going to start, but you don't have to take it. You can skip the exam if you'd like, and you'll be a Genin."

"I don't think that'll be necessary. I actually know some stuff about Ninjutsu and Genjutsu. And I definitely know about Taijutsu." I giggled, seeing Iruka and Sarutobi's shocked expression. Of course I know Taijutsu! I use it in bending everyday! The rest however, I learned when I was younger, before I met Suyin and Lin.

"If you're so sure, then I just wish you the best of luck for next week's exam." Iruka smiled.

He got up from his position and was about to walk out but before he did he turned to face me and said, "I'll be waiting for you at the entrance of the Ninja Academy, Avatar."

Iruka left, leaving me and Lord Hokage in silence. I coughed to break the awkward silence, "So... I guess I'll go back home then?"

The Hokage nodded, "Yes but one more thing before you go. I want you to hide your bending abilities for a little while."

"What?!" I yelled in shock, "I can't just, not bend! That's like telling me I'm not allowed to breathe!"

"I understand how high of a difficulty it is for you not to control any of the elements, but it's for your own good." Sarutobi sighed.

"Give me one good reason why I shouldn't be allowed to bend!"

"If anyone out of the village, including our enemies, sees you move one element without using jutsus or handsigns, that could be the end of you. The only times you shall bend is if there is an emergency."

I groaned out of annoyance, blowing my bangs in front of my eyes only for them to come back down on my face. "Fine, I'll hide my abilities. But does anyone know what or who the avatar is? Like, what the avatar can do?"

Sarutobi closed his eyes in thought, "Everyone here in Konoha believes the avatar is just a myth, a legend. No one thinks of the avatar's existence being true, so you should be fine."

A myth?! A legend?! I wish I could just get out of the Hokage's office, run to the middle of the village, and bend all 4 elements yelling, "I am the avatar you idiots!"

But, I know that would probably make the villagers think I'm either a crazy idiot or a god. So I simply nodded.

After discussing the terms of me staying in Konohagakure, I left the Hokage's office and headed back to my new home. Once I got there, I hung my midnight blue scarf in my closet and got ready to go to bed.

But before I did, I took a duffel bag out from under my bed and dumped all of it's contents on my bed.

Inside the bag was a golden necklace with the Earth Kingdom symbol on it, some scrolls containing information about the elements (My favorite scroll was the Waterbending Scroll), and a small photo album.

I moved my bangs to both sides of my face so I could get a better view of the pictures in the album. The first couple pages had my whole family, including Suyin and Lin. I skipped to the very last page, wanting to find that one picture.

In the picture, it showed a 4 year old version of me and another person who wrapped their arm around my neck. The person was a 5 year old boy, he had midnight blue hair and his eyes were a lighter shade of blue. He also had a matching scarf.

We were both smiling happily, looking at the camera. I took the picture out of the album and looked at the back.

Written in messy handwriting were the names (L/n) and Okumura. I didn't know who (L/n) was, but I came to the conclusion that (L/n) was probably my original last name, before Suyin and Lin found me.

Putting the items back in my duffel bag, I laid down on my bed and looked at the ceiling.

'You better prepare yourself Ninja Academy, because the Avatar has finally arrived!'