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Writer's block sucks. Well, I've got a crapload of stuff to do, so anytime I have time, something is done. Well, as you can see, this is a Western, out of maybe 15 on the site for ATLA, not all serious.
This one is based around the song, Strength of the World, by Avenged Sevenfold. If you pay attention to the lyrics, you'll kind of see where I got this from. Also, blame Rango, True Grit, and Cowboys and Aliens (I watch a lot of movies).
As with all of my AU stories, there is a lot of fan service. I have a main plotline laid out, just not detailed with dialogue etc. Anyways, here it is: the lyrics guide and prologue.
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My story starts the day they said 'She can't be found…' Zuko.

The news so dark, heart stopped, I stood silent; without a sound. Katara.

It's over, she's finished. Mother lies with my father and sister too. Aang.

Cold-Blooded, they suffered, shot down by the outlaws after you.

Sorrow Swallows my Screams.

X X X

Well, this is a sight to behold: three strangers in one day. That is, not counting the Bandits, or the Raiders. Three people, stopped in this town for whatever reason, three individuals. From three different directions: South, West, and North.

From the North was a young man, maybe late teens. He only came with a staff and bag of water on his ostrichhorse. He had gray eyes, and a bandana with an arrow design on his head.

From the West was an older man. He looked to have several guns on his person, as well as ostrichhorse. He also wore a straw hat, tipped low on his face. I figure it must be to cover what looks to be a scar, from a branding iron accident perhaps? He has water, supplies, plenty to last for a week or so… Why is he stopping here?

But from the South… was a young woman! Dark hair, dark skin, and deep blue eyes. She was well-prepared also. She has a gun; concealed, of course. I can tell these kind of things…

It's my job as Mayor: Long Feng.

X X X

Strength of the World! Is on my shoulders…

Strength of the World! Is on my side.

Strength of the World! The one true beholder.

Ice in my Veins! For those who died…

Finally… a town… Hopefully I'm safe now. This is the first I've seen since heading South. Well, there was the one, but the Southern Raiders were way out of their territory, so that was a no.

The Raiders don't seem to be here. Oh good, I see there's an oasis. At least I'll be able to keep my ostrichhorse Momo, the last link to my family, alive.

My family… Roku, Ta Min, and my sister… All gone…

I've seen my family fade away.

You've taken my whole life…

There's nothing left to say.

X X X

Avenge the dead, kill all who cross me in my path.

Suicidal, I never planned on coming back.

I'm sorry, father… brother…

But mom won't avenge herself.

I'm after the Raiders: they've killed her. I want the one with the lifeless brown eyes. I don't know his name, but I'll know his face.

I want it… I need it… Revenge is dripping from my teeth.

Need nothing, to feel power, and bring the killers to their knees.

This is the closest town to my home, in the South. It'll be a great jumping-off point for my hunt. I heard there was a really good bounty hunter with a shirshu based here.

I check my money: good, I've got plenty. I'll need it.

I check my ammo: good, I've got plenty. I'll need it.

I check Kya's picture: good. I'll need it.

Nothing to lose, vengeance to gain… You know I'll never be the same.

So taste my breath, I'm close behind you… So desperate on your final day.

I will avenge you, mom.

I swear it.

Sorrow Swallows my Screams.

X X X

Ah… a town… Well, the Raiders aren't here. It's a big town, too. Maybe someone knows where mom went.

I hope someone's seen Ursa.

Sitting in silence with heaven above me, I prayed every night before her grave.

She's alive, I know… Dad told me.

Before what happened.

Everyone thought she was dead, or at least gone forever: I thought it couldn't be true- no, I knew it couldn't be true. Ozai didn't seem to care that much, and he loved mom… right?

At least I hope so, deep down, he had to. Unlike Azula.

While I search for closure, I feel it no longer, I can't turn my cheek away.

I'm never going back. I've had enough of Ozai and Roku contesting land. I've taken my Father's guns, plenty of food, water, and money… And when I find Ursa, we're going to the cities.

There, I can meet up with… her… and we can make a life together.

I stand before you, I'll sin when I have to…

But now I leave your side, to avenge my family's pride.

I'm sorry Mai.

X X X

'You did good today, Nyla. I'll get you a whole Ostrichhorse, how's that sound?'

He surged forward: he's excited. After my last bounty, I've got enough for a room, meals, drinks, and that's not even half.

Nyla's running through the Ranches. Looking back, they're all going inside: ah, storms are coming soon. Town's right to the West, I'll be there soon.

Tomorrow's gonna be a nice day.

X X X

"Wait… hold it Longshot… They aren't the Southern Raiders. The Rough Rhinos don't use Ostrichhorses or Shirshus, and Combustion Man doesn't ride anything."

He took the Rifle scope and checked for himself while I gave the signal to Bee and Duke to abort.

The Freedom Fighters will attack another day

X X X

So far, forever alone, a greater punishment on me has been imposed.

A killer falling from the light: I'll miss you, my family.

I'll never be all right.

X X X

A/N
How's it looking? It won't be as songfic-y for the rest, just showing where I got the inspiration.
I have a request: look up the song and listen to it. It's Western-y. His voice gets a bit nasal at times, and it's like a 10-minute song, but it's really good, and you'll kind of see (hear) why I chose this.
Yes, these guys will be the Main Characters. There will be four others coming in later, but these are it for now. So… see that button? The one that says 'review this chapter'? Yeah… Click it? Please?
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