Alright, I got this great idea to write a story when I saw this fan art called Someday Soon. When I saw the picture, I just couldn't help myself. Anyways, the picture is by Isaia and can be viewed with all of its grace at http/img433.imageshack.us/img433/5751/isaia257lc.jpg. Now, on with the story.
Someday Soon
Summary: Aang is having strange flashbacks of a girl that died for him. Why is he finally remembering these memories, and what does Katara have to do with them? As Aang searches for the answers to his questions while battling the Fire Nation and other evils, he will learn one of the most important lessons in life: Those who fail to learn from history are destined to repeat it.
Disclaimer: You would think by now that Nickelodeon would offer to let me write for the Avatar after all of my fan fiction, but they can't see my great talent. What can you do? Unfortunately, I do not own anything from Avatar.
Dedication: This story is dedicated to Isaia, the inspiration of this story and one of the best artists I've scene. Thanks, Isaia.
We Shall Meet Again
It was a horrible field of death and blood. The Fire Nation had attacked theNorthernWater Tribe andhad killed so many innocent people. Everywhere Roku looked as he ran through the battlefield made him want to erupt in anger, but he had more important things to tend to. The Fire Lord had come to capture Roku because only the Avatar could stop the Fire Lord from complete control. Roku knew the evil lord wanted him, yet he was running straight to him.
He was approaching the spot from which the fight was coming from. Roku just hoped against all hope that he wasn't right about the Fire Lord's opponent. The only person that could possibly stand a chance was the Avatar, yet she had run off when she heard about the attack. It was her duty as a waterbending master to protect her village, and it was her duty as a friend to keep the lord from capturing the Avatar. Roku told her never to leave. He knew she would be in danger, but she left anyways. She was too stubborn to let anyone hurt him.
Please let her be alright, his head screamed. Don't let her be the one fighting him. Roku finally climbed the hill, and his fears were realized. A girl who couldn't have been any older than fifteen was fighting the great Fire Lord. It appeared that the fight had been prolonged for a long time because both fighters had acquired severe injuries. The lord was bleeding from a gash on his chest, while the girl had wounds on her shoulders and stomach. The cut from her head had stained the headband that bore the Water Tribe emblem, and her blood tarnished her rabbit skin robes. Even though she looked as if she was about to collapse, her blue eyes held confidence and bravery as did her smile.
Roku watched as the girl flung water whips at the Fire Lord, which he blocked with his fire. The girl decided to throw multiple icicles from the snow below her at her opponent, but the firebender easily avoided him. He retaliated with bursts of flames aimed at the girl. She outran each blast, just barely dodging them. Roku knew how fast the girl was. He thought for a minute that she stood a chance against the Fire Lord, but his hopes were destroyed. The Fire Lord somehow appeared behind the girl and blasted a fireball to her head, causing her to fly forward onto the snowy landscape. That's when Roku charged in.
"Hanya!" he yelled as he approached the Fire Lord. They both engaged in battle. The Fire Lord tried to keep up, but Roku out maneuvered, out bended, and out skilled the lord. Using all of the elements, Roku defeated Lord Hanya. Hanya was lying on the ground when Roku approached him. "Hanya, why did you attack this village? The Water Tribe is peaceful. You had no right to kill so many." The Fire Lord laughed at the man.
"Foolish Avatar. You could have had the world with me. You could have had everything. Instead, you betrayed your nation for a useless waterbending bitch. The Fire Nation will rule the other countries. We have the most power, and we will use it." Roku closed his eyes as he dealt the final blow to Lord Hanya.
"I am the Avatar. It is my duty to keep the world at peace and destroy all evil." Roku looked to his side at his friend, realizing she was still alive. "Aomi!" he yelled as he ran to her side. He picked her frail body up in his arms and shook her until she opened her blue eyes. Roku looked in fear at her. Her once auburn hair was now dyed red from the blood seeping from her head injuries. Her other wounds tainted the white snow as if sin had plagued the land. Tears started to form in his eyes as she spoke.
"Roku, you are safe. The Fire Lord is dead and you can continue to protect the wor…" She was interrupted by a horrible cough which left blood on her hand. Roku shook his head and his tears seeped through. Her eyes looked so kind yet so painful.
"I am so sorry, Aomi. I should have protected you from this. I failed you." Aomi lifted her hand to wipe away his tears.
"No, Roku. You never failed me. I wanted to protect you. This is how it should be. I'm just so sorry I caused you so much pain." Again she coughed, and more blood seeped from her beautiful mouth as she smiled. Roku grabbed her hand and held it to his heart. "Roku, don't worry my friend. You shouldn't cry for me. Maybe this isn't the end. Maybe I'll see you again in the next lifetime. Yes, I am certain we shall meet again someday soon. Farewell, my dear…" Aomi could only mouth the last two syllables of Roku's name before her life left her body. Roku gasped as her hand slipped out of his.
"I know we will, Aomi," he sobbed as he carried his friend back to the palace. He was filled with sad thoughts as he returned to prepare for her funeral. I only regret that you shall not remember me as I remember you. Yet if we meet again in the next lifetime, it will be clear that I will recognize you somehow in silence as it has been for ages and ages and as it will painfully continue to be.
Yep, that's the end of the first chapter. So what did you think? Did you like it? Did you hate it? Were there some things I screwed up on? If so, tell me and I will fix it. Just to let you know, this is going to be an Aang/Katara fic. I prefer Zutara fics myself, but this one fits perfectly. I will update soon if you review, so hit that little button down there to submit your feedback. Cya.