Each person chooses their path in life. Some roads may cross while others may lead to your hearts desire.

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Chapt Rated: G

The Roads We Take

Prologue

On a Journey into the spirit world, Aang seeks out Avatar Roku for help. The war is over and the nations have started the long journey of healing and peace but the road ahead is difficult; many are slow to forgive a hundred years of torture and the lost of love ones while others refuse the call of peace. Aang has the hardest task of all, he has to rebuild a nation that was destroyer a hundred years ago. This would be a daunting task for any Avatar but it become more overwhelming for a boy of only 13 who's the last of his people.

"Avatar Roku are you here? I need to talk to you."

"Yes Aang, I'm here. What seems to be the problem?"

"Now that the war is over and the nations are rebuilding I need to know something? How do I rebuild my nation? Is there a way that I can bring my people back, I know it's been along time but still there has to be something I can do. I know that one day my children may have airbending abilities but what if I truly am the last what will happen then?" Aang shifted while he nervously rambled.

"I understand Aang." Roku said as he considered the young Avatar's concerns. "There are a lot of questions you need answers for unfortunately there is only one source that maybe able to answer your questions. That would be the Elders. They are a council of beings that far transcends the Avatar even the Gods and Spirits treat them with deference." Roku said as he proceeded to tell the young avatar what little he knew of the Elders.

"Do you really think that they maybe able to help?" Aang asked hesitantly, unable to fully understand what Roku had just stead. "If I'm to ask their help where may I find them?"

"That may also be a problem young Avatar. For while their existence is known very few have ever seen them and none have ever approach them." Roku informed Aang. "Only in the realm of the Gods will you find that information and to enter that realm one must enter while in the Avatar State."

"All I need to do is go into the Avatar State to enter the realm?" Aang asked with a mixture of dread and hope. He had been able to enter the Avatar State during his battle with Fire Lord Ozai but he was not sure if he could do it again.

Roku's voice interrupted his thoughts. "One must be able to enter the Avatar State at will in order to do this." He explained. "This means that you must first master the Avatar State as well."

On hearing this, Aang felt dishearten knowing that he had yet to master the Avatar State. Roku saw the look of disappointment on the young monk's face and was unsure if he had said something to upset the boy.

"Aang, what is the matter? You suddenly look more distressed, is it something I said?"

"I'm not sure I can enter in the Avatar State" Aang said with a forlorn look on his face.

"Why is this?" Roku looked somewhat confused.

Aang hesitated a moment before replying, "I...I met a Guru once at the Eastern Air Temple his name was Guru Pathik," he explained, "he told me that he could help me enter into the Avatar State. He told me the key was to unblock my chakras."

Aang was quiet for a moment before he continued as he reflects on the events of that day.

Flashback

Aang focuses on Katara as she is doing one of her waterbending maneuvers, he's leaning against a tree mesmerized by her movements. Guru Pathik's voice is heard in the distance, as Aang remembers the first kiss they shared.

"Now, let all of those attachments go. Let them flow down the river. Forgotten." Guru Pathik says.

"What? Why would I let go of Katara? I...I...I love her." Aang replies somewhat shocked.

"Learn to let her go, or you cannot let the pure cosmic energy flow in from the universe." Guru Pathik calmly answers.

"Why would I choose cosmic energy over Katara? How could it be a bad thing that I feel an attachment to her? Three chakras ago, that was a good thing." Aang says as he becomes agitated.

"You must learn to let go." Guru Pathik replies in a firm voice.

"I…I had to give up someone I loved but... I couldn't."

Aang thought of the events that happened after wards, he cringed as he remembers the feel of the lighting bolt that Azula shoot through his back.

Roku watched the expressions on the monk's face but was at a lost as to what he should say. Then he finally spoke.

"Aang, if you wish to find the Elders you must master your Avatar State." Roku hesitated before he continued. "Your only hope might be to seek out this Guru once again. I know that it will be hard to give up on someone you love but it might be the only way."

"I know, but that doesn't make it easier." Aang replied dejectedly

"I'm sorry Aang. The life of the Avatar is never one easy one," Roku sighed "it is for this reason that I know you will make the right decision. I hope I was able to help you. Good luck young monk."

"Thank you Roku, I have a lot to think about if I'm to start my journey."

With a heavy heart Aang left the spirit world.

The sounds of screaming could be heard coming from deep within the building. It was like clockwork now, everyday always at the same time always the same threats. It was because of this, that the inmate was kept isolated from everyone else. The noise had become so common that nobody paid any attention to it anymore. That is why when it began to change subtly no one noticed. After all, this inmate never show any signs that things had changed and the guards paid little attention to the screams knowing the inmate was unstable and had tried to escape quite a few times in the past. It was the rule that no one goes near the cell without the warden's strict approval or escort. No one seemed to notice that the inmate's change in behavior occurred around the same time of the change in the facilities warden. It had been a week since that change so all were try to adjust to the transition of the new team. None where aware of the background of the warden so none suspected his motives. It was assumed that he was appointed by the Fire Lord even though the Fire Lord had little say in the facility's management since he appointed a board to handle the running of the institution. The warden however knew that the Fire Lord would furious if ever he discovered his identity but the chances were slim after according to the guard his visits had become rare over the last year and a half.

The Fire Lord's visits to the institution had become less in the two years since the inmate was brought in. When the prisoner was first brought in he gave strict orders that she was to be keep secure at all times in the event that she might be suicidal. The Fire Lord would visit everyday, even though she was always hostile towards him. One could see the barely veiled expression of hurt on his face after his visits. The hostility seemed to get worse over time and with that; the visits became less. It had been almost 8 months since the last visit from the Fire Lord and so many thought it safe to say that he had abandoned hope that the prisoner would ever change. Now she sits in her cell screaming, everyday like clockwork, always the same time allows the same threats secretly hoping he would come but to proud to admit how much she missed him and wanted him to come.