To Eternity and Destiny

-----
Four years since the defeat of the Phoenix King. The world is in peace. However, not in every corner. And that is my responsibility – to keep those corners in order.

…

It was early in the morning. The wind chills me; my bones freeze. I kept on quivering even with a blanket. It hurts me a lot – to look at her and know I must part in an awful way; in such an awful time. That is why I decided to write a letter, albeit she won't be able to read it. And despite that, I felt a much need to do so.

I bent air to cut a small bit of my blanket to write on my note. Then, I bent air again to cut open a wound on my left arm. I started to write. Hard as it seems, I tried my best to ignore every command of my heart to look at her and kept writing and writing with the use of my blood.

Telling her my last regards indirectly was an easy choice to make. It is so much easier to do that rather than telling those words to her in person. It saves a lot of tears and distress for the both of us. It takes away what may be a very big turmoil of our hearts. I just have to keep hoping that someone will read it for her. "Selfish. She might hate me for this. Who am I kidding? I'm only saving my end. Not hers."

With every glance; every stare, I was brought to tears, but, I know I must be strong. And when I was done, I folded it half two times. Then, I took my last look and caress to her face. But, this is not end. This I know. I will return to her someday.

I left the piece of blanket on her pillow with all care and precision – expecting that the slightest of vibrations will wake her. Then afterwards, with an ailing heart, I headed for the nearest balcony. I promised myself not to let any tear fall as I left the room we were staying at. It was the most difficult task. My heart breaks. "But, do I have a choice?" However, with all these, I find myself ready to fly away – never will look back and never will regret this turning point of our lives.

My glider felt so heavy as I was grasping it, though, it has always been so light.

Her image is caught in my mind. Her voice still resides inside my ears. The possibilities that I might never be with her, and, that I will be breaking my oath to her caught me in a standstill. "But, I have to leave!" It is my very duty. And I just can't deny this responsibility. So here I go.

I had no plans in mind. It is so disturbed and can't think properly. Her image, though, – it still is vividly and perfectly clear in my vision. However, the world is calling. Its voice was louder. It reminds me of my obligations to perform. No one else is tasked to do this but me. And, no one else will do this. That is why I'm letting go. Even if I know there's just no one and there will be no one like her.

"Are you just going to leave," a voice from behind me echoed. "-without even letting her know?"

I faced where the voice came from. I saw two of my closest friends – two siblings and nearly off the same age; those whom I spent almost the entire war with. I can tell they had just woke up and hurried to catch up. Well, for the goodbyes maybe, or, to stop me.

"Yeah," said the other. "She'll be really sad if you leave her with no notice."
"But she must understand," I answered. "This is me. This is what I must do."
"We know… She knows," the younger of the two remarked. "We know it is very hard to decide."
"Yeah," the older of the two agreed. "But, whatever you choose, you have our support."
"Thanks… Thank you very much."
"Don't sweat it," he said. "We'll face her when she goes out on all-out rage because we let you go."

His joke was much relieving. Although, there is a truth with his statement. But, I'm sure no one will get too badly injured or killed. That's too exaggerated of us to predict. Besides, she's not like that.

"It's going to hurt her a lot," his sister said.
"It hurts me more."
"Well, if you're really leaving, you better hurry or she might wake up."
"I know that…"

I stood up the balustrade. My ground felt shaky. I faced the two. I left the care of my bison and lemur to them. They promised their best to take care of my lifelong companions. And mostly, I pleaded them to look after my angel, since I won't be able to do so.

We shed no tears, albeit inside we wanted to cry. I can see their eyes. But, surely, they won't deny it. "I guess this is it. I'll just see you guys around," I said. They nodded and gave their last words – their last words for our separation. "Take care… Be sure to keep in touch every once in awhile."

I turned away and opened my glider. I couldn't let them see me having no strength at all.

"It's raining," I told them. "This is bad."

They were soon confused. But, as they looked at my face, they have figured out. "Yeah, it's raining…" the older of them remarked. Soon enough, it was really raining, and most, with the younger of the two siblings.

I jumped to the sky and flew away from them. The rain fell harder. And just like that, I was gone from their vision. But, I remembered to ask them something. I turned around so I can ask of them another wish. I shouted – making sure they'll hear me.

"Guys! Please read to her my letter!"

They nodded yes. And so, I flew away again – never going to look back; never going to regret my decision. I have left behind what little I've got to take care of my responsibilities. It will take time. I know that. But, I'll get by. Surely, I will. So, I promised myself I will return; I will come back to them. I will come bcak to her.

As I was flying away, the raining fell even harder. It soon turned to storm with every pounding of my heart. The broken shards are left beneath the void. Only one can mend my soul – the only person I ever needed.

… … … …

Slowly the pen touches paper
In the guidance of the words that you write
Memories roll in of the things you once did
And whom you had shared them with
Is somebody thinking of you?

Did I bother telling you this-
With the words that cross teeth and jump lips?
A poor choice of words in wanting to tell you anything
But, words don't come with ease
They're forever my hurt

Notes

Times
-Started: 10:01 AM
-Ended: 10:01 AM
-Current

Flashback Times
-Started: 5:03 AM
-Ended: 6:06 AM
-Four Years Ago

Locations

Somewhere in Ba Sing Se

Characters

Phoenix King Ozai
Avatar Aang
Toph Bei Fong
Katara
Sokka
Appa
Momo

Quote(s)

The Light and the Glass
-Sang and Composed by Coheed and Cambria
-In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3
-Blues, Rock, Punk, Metal, Alternatives