Darkness Bender: Alexander's Revenge
Chapter One: Reminiscing
In the time after Alexander's death, peace rained over the world for 20 glorious years. The Four Nations grew in prosperity and the people were happy. It was a time of growth, renewal, and for many, a time for love. However, such times can shadow the evil that slowly gains power. For Alister, this was something he had been expecting.
No longer the young man he once was, the years he had managed to escape for so long finally began to show. His strength fading and his eyes no longer giving him sight, he spent his days at his home on Kioshi Island. It was here that his new life had begun and would soon come to and end. Sitting on his porch, his listened to the birds sing and felt the sun on his skin.
"Father, I brought you some tea," Alexandria said.
Setting the tray beside him she poured him a cup and then herself. Without any regard for the fact that the tea was boiling hot, Alister took a long sip while his daughter watched in amazement.
"I swear you'll burn out your throat one of these days."
"True, but it helps me to preserve the memories of this place, even if I can no longer see."
"I wish you would stop talking in that way. You sound as if you're already on your deathbed."
"You don't need to worry about me, that's my job. You should be worrying about other matters such as your training, your friends, and love."
This last word caused Alexandria to stiffen slightly. Alister smiled, knowing his daughter all to well.
"He holds a special place in you heart. He's a good choice, if I do say so myself. Honorable, loyal, kind and caring, and next in line to..."
"Father, please. We were children then."
"True, but even children grow and that friendship blossoms into something more precious."
Though he could not see her, Alister could sense his daughter's faces flaring red from embarrassment. He laughed softly to himself before taking another sip of his tea.
"You should go visit him. Time abroad may do you some good. And you never know what may have changed since you've been gone."
"It has been a while since I saw Mai sensei. Are you sure you'll be fine alone?" She asked in a worried tone.
"I'll be fine. I maybe an old man, but I can still take care of myself."
Smiling, Alexandria gave her father a quick kiss on the cheek before packing her things and heading for the docks. Looking out towards the horizon Alister mussed to himself, "Ty Lee, my dear. Though you have already passed I know you are watching over her. I only wish she will be ready when the time comes."
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