Summary: Bending. What's that? There was no such thing. Until now. Recently, Ozai, a scientist that researches supernatural controls of the elements, discovered four teenagers who were gifted with such powers. Zuko – a teen who discovers he can bend flames to his will. Katara – a teen that discovers her powers over the oceans, rivers and lakes a little too late. Aang – a teenage monk who discovers he has the ability to control air. Toph – a blind, yet powerful teenager who possesses the mastery to manipulate the earth as well as having the aptitude to sense even the slightest seismic activity.

Disclaimer: I do not own Avatar: The Last Airbender.

A/N: Hi! I've decided to do a new story because I don't like the other one. I would like to thank xMelodiix for her help in writing this and the next chapter.

Bending Origin

Prologue – Mysterious Happenings

By xAvatarLovex

"Earlier today there was a mysterious fire that was started by an undetermined source," announced the news reporter. Oh shit, that was me! Zuko thought. Just then, there was a soft rap on the door. "Ugh," he groaned sliding off his couch and trudged wearily to the door. As he opened the door, he found himself looking at a tall, skinny man with amber eyes and a cold, piercing stare. "I see you've been expecting me," the mysterious man said. However, he turned out to be a warm, gentle man.

"Mmm…right…who the hell are you again?" Zuko replies, coldly.

"Oh, pardon me, I forgot to introduce myself! I am Ozai, a scientist that researches the supernatural control of the elements."

"Okay then…but why the hell are you even here? Out of all places?"

"Why, only because I believe you are one of the gifted kids out there with such abilities. The ability to control fire, I believe," announced Ozai.

"H-h-how did you know?" Zuko asked, surprised. As far as he knew, he was the only person who knew about his mysterious abilities. Until now.

"Well this 'mysterious fire' that happened today had no source. But you. You see, I looked at the security pictures that were taken before the fire and to the untrained eye, you would look like you were being completely weird but I recognize those movements as the movements used to move fire. Therefore, I believe it was you that started it."

"Well, what do you want then? To arrest me?"

"Arrest you?" Ozai looked surprised, "why of course not! I've come to offer you a place at The Institute of Supernatural Powers so we can study your powers and hopefully teach you how to control them in a more…appropriate manner."

"Umm… and how long will I have to give up of my time at this institute of yours?"

"There will be testing daily for a year while you attend classes that you would normally attend at high school as well. You will also get classes on how to control you powers after approximately two months in which we will briefly study you powers and teach you more about them. All meals and other fees will not need to be paid at all and you may do whatever you like in you free hours, although I would advise you to sleep – that is if you choose to accept this offer."

"And this institute is where, exactly?"

"Oh, in Sydney, Australia," replies Ozai, casually.

"WHAT! BUT I'M IN FREAKIN' AMERICA AND A TEENAGER CAN'T AFFORD A TRIP HALFWAY ACROSS THE WORLD!" Zuko raged, "I WOULD'VE THOUGHT IT WAS NEARBY, IN THE USA AT MOST!"

"Oh, I forgot to mention that – all your travel fees will be paid by my company and anything you will need that I have the power to provide, I will provide."

"So can I just write a list of anything I need and I will get it?" Zuko asked, hopefully.

"As long as it's appropriate – not like a lifetime's supply of chocolate or something," Ozai grimaced, thinking of how much chocolate that could possibly be, "oh, and I take it as you accept the offer?"

"It'll be appropriate and yes I will," Zuko replies.

"Okay then, your ticket and a list of requirements will be sent to you shortly and a list of things you need can be sent to me via this address," Ozai hands Zuko an intricately decorated business card, "then you will have to wait about a week before the things you need will arrive by air mail from Australia."

"Umm…alright then, I'll just go and think about this random decision I just made if you're done. Bye," Zuko slams the door in Ozai's face.

"Ugh! Teenagers these days. No manners," Ozai mutters to himself and walks away.

As soon as Zuko closes the door, he grabs a pen and paper before sitting comfortably on the couch. 'List of things I will need' Zuko writes at the top of the page. He places an asterisk next to the pre-drawn margin and wrote 'a Jack Russell puppy'. Then put, 'Dog/Puppy Health, Care and Safety Needs'. He continued like this down the rest of the page as well as two others. Some items he wrote included a bunch of other pets (even if they weren't

going to get along), the iPod he had wanted since his broke, some CDs that he never got around to buying but really wanted and new jackets and other items of clothing at random. Afterwards, he went to bed but could not sleep so he pondered his quick decision. Was it worth it?

A/N: Thanks for reading guys! I'll try to post the next chapter soon =) But first, make sure you review 'cause I know you want to! So press that little button down there and review – even if its just to make me happy! I'm not posting the next chapter until I get at least 5 reviews (which is soo little) although I already have it written.

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