I got the basic idea for this fanfic from my sister, so credits to her. This is my very first fanfic, and will probably be my only one. So constructive compliments would be appreciated (The Office FTW xD). Anywho, let me know what you think, and enjoy.

Disclaimer: Everything I own is in a one-half-acre area, so naturally Avatar is not on that list. Don't sue me.

Chapter I

Kuzon steadied himself as another barrage of water flew at him. The ground was soggy from the extended battle, hampering his efforts. Kuzon froze the water around his feet, anchoring him to the grassy slope. A gust of wind blew along the grounds, chilling his already frigid arms.

As the newest attack hurdled toward him, Kuzon extended his chi until he could feel the liquid assault being propelled and guided by his opponent, Kanoda.

Kanoda was a great warrior of the Southern Water Tribe. It was said by many that he would be the next Tribal Chief after Sokka. All who knew him respected his skill.

It was a simple matter to assert his own influence over the water, taking advantage of his adversary's over-extended control. Spreading his arms out in a move reminiscent of the Octopus form, Kuzon caused the water - now his to command - to break apart into a dense mist. The water always seemed to respond more readily to Kuzon's will when mixed with air.

With a mighty roar, Kuzon launched his own attack, a flurry of ice particles traveling much faster than normal waterbending attacks were capable of. With a gasp, the first ice flecks made contact with Kanoda's skin, quickly coating it in layer after layer of thick snow. Kuzon leaped into the air, breaking the bonds of his feet to the earth. Slamming his open palms down towards the ground, Kuzon's rival was pinned in a prone, defenseless position.

Another victory.

Running over to Kanoda, Kuzon melted the snow binding his older brother to the ground. Kanoda rose and grinned, drying himself with a gesture.

"Man, you're really becoming something, Kuzon. Each time we train, seems your bending just gets more powerful."

"Either that, or you just need to start exercising more," Kuzon retorted with a smile.

"Ha. Seriously, though. Do you know how long that session lasted before you had me pinned?"

"I don't know, a few minutes?"

"By my reckoning, it was about fifteen seconds."

"Get out. You're the one who mom kept telling us would grow up to be the new chief, what with the raw power the spirits blessed you with."

"I know, I know, but that's just because I'm the oldest. Plus, she doesn't think too highly of you embracing dad's air nomad teachings like you have."

"I still don't get why she doesn't like it. I mean, she's been teaching all of us about the Southern Water Tribe customs, why can't dad teach me his customs?"

They walked together to a nearby rock, beneath a shady tree. The leaves rustled in the wind, as they pretty much did all day. Kanoda sighed. "It's all about the air nomads, and how there aren't any left. Dad isn't coping well, and mom doesn't like how he keeps trying to bring their culture into our family."

"What's mom got against air nomad traditions?"

"It's not the traditions, it's dad's obsessing over them."

"Mom hasn't been like this all the time, has she? I think I would have noticed."

"No, just since you've started absorbing air nomad teachings like a sponge. Dad tried to teach us all, but we weren't very interested. We were all raised on mom's Water Tribe stories and legends, we didn't see the need for more of it from the long-dead air nomads."

"But not me."

"Nope. And that's what's got mom irritated with dad. Listen, I can't explain it to you completely, but let's just say that this has been a standing issue with dad since I discovered I could waterbend."

"Aw, come on. That's such a cliffhanger."

"That's all you'll get for today, I'm afraid. Let mom or dad tell you the rest some time."

Kuzon pursed his lips. "Fine."

Kanoda leaped to his feet. "Now, how about a rematch?"

Just then, a female voice emanated from the nearby tower. "Come on, you two, you're gonna be late for dinner! Mom's put on her special sea prune recipe."

Kuzon grimaced. "Not stirred sea prunes again?" he called back. "Mom knows I can't keep them down!"

Hakana's voice rose, as if she were smiling. "Oh, that's right, I remember now. Mom asked me if you liked them. I guess I forgot!"

Her laughter carried across the temple grounds easily, as the wind was coming from that direction. "I can not believe that girl," Kuzon muttered, starting towards the bridge leading to their dining area.

Kanoda guffawed. "Ha! What're sisters for?"

A/N: So yeah, there's the first chapter. I have absolutely no idea how this will end up - I've got the major plot points down, but for the most part, I'm taking this one chapter at a time. Even if it turns out to be a not-very-good fic, I'll keep writing, because I'm curious myself how it'll turn out. Expect a new chapter roughly every week, but a million things could get in the way, so yeah. Comments appreciated.