It was the day we were gathered into the heart of Gaoling. The guards, or chi-benders, surrounded us and called us out one by one. I winced as I heard Thomas's name called. He is my brother and an earthbender. He helplessly wobbles to the stage and is told to do a simple earthbending pose. He changes it up just a bit and the guards don't notice. I continue to breathe.
"Dana!" one of the guards yell, she walks up to the stage. The same thing is told to her, and she does it correctly. A small pebble bounces, but that is enough for the guards. They grab her wrists and tie them together with rope. I jump up in protest, but an adult holds me still. I punch him and run after her. I stay close behind, because I see they aren't taking her to the usual place. They walk into an enormous temple and I freeze. They're taking her to Amon