Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony. Then, everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked. Only the Avatar, master of all four elements, could stop them, but when the world needed him most, he vanished. 100 years have past and the fire nation is close to victory.

Chief Arnook looked over the bridge at the vast ocean before him. Closing his eyes, he felt the wind blow against him. Arnook should be happy. His troops were able to defeat a fire nation attack. But it seemed with each attack, they barely won. This battle was almost a defeat. The Water Nation lost more people in this fight than they had anyone. He was tired of burying people. He was tired of watching men die in front of him.

How much longer could they do this?

Where was the avatar when they needed him?

The avatar was dead. Everyone knew that. The rumors of the Air Nomad Genocide had been true, which led to the Water Tribe and Earth Nation to declare war on the Fire Nation. Sadly, the war is almost over, but it looks like the Fire Nation is going to win. This last battle had confirmed this fear. That is why he and his counsel had created this plan. A plan that would hopefully stop the fire nation attacks. But would take something from him. Something he had wanted his whole life.

Arnook opened his eyes and took a deep breath. Hopefully, his plan would work. "CHIEF! COME QUICKLY! YOUR WIFE HAS GONE INTO LABOR!" Chief Arnook turned from the ocean and followed. He had been so nervous about this day. His first child was to be born, during a war no less. Chief Arnook had also been dreading this day too.

He got to their room and ran by his wife's side. "I thought you wouldn't get here on time." his wife said jokingly. He smiled, noticing his wife was in horrid pain and sweat dripping down her face. "I wouldn't miss it for the world." he said with a soft smile. Chief Arnook loved his wife with all his heart, which is why this plan was destroying him inside.

After hours of delivery, his wife finally gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. She was small and chubby. Arnook stared at her brown hair that curled on the top of her head. "She is beautiful", he whispered. "Yes, she is. Are you sure we should do this?" his wife asked, not taking her eyes off their daughter. "For her safety, yes. The war is drawing to its end and it isn't in our favor."

Chief Arnook hated the look on his wife's face. They had wanted a baby for so long. His wife and he had prayed to the spirits for one. Now they finally had a beautiful baby girl. But they couldn't keep her. They were sending her away to keep her safe. That is what his wife thought at least. If Arnook told her the real plan, she would have never agreed. This needed to be done.

Their friend Azumi walked into the room. "I am ready Chief." Chief Arnook nodded at her then looked at his wife. She was holding the baby close to her. "Can we name her at least?" his wife asked. The chief kissed her forehead that was still damp with sweat. Leaning over, he grabbed a rag to wipe her forehead. "Yes." he whispered. "I was thinking Kimiko, after your mother."

He smiled at his wife, "I love that name."

He looked at his wife and then at Kimiko, knowing that this will be the only time he will see them together. Chief Arnook tried to memorize this scene. "Okay, I am ready." She kissed Kimiko's head and handed her to him. Arnook held her close and kissed her head. He held back the tears as walked to Azumi.

"We love you so much. One day we will meet again. I promise you this little one." he whispered.

Kimiko yawned and then smiled. Chief Arnook could feel his heart breaking in his chest. He didn't want to do this. He wanted to turn around and give Kimiko back to his wife. But, he was tired of losing lives. By doing this he will keep his people save and his daughter.

Looking up, tears were falling down his face.

"Please take care of her." he whispered as he handed his newborn daughter to Azumi. "I will. I'll send you word once I get there." Azumi said as she took the baby. Chief Arnook nodded at her. Azumi's eyes grew big as the little girl was placed in her arms. Azumi never realized how small babies were. Something inside her she was telling her to protect this child with her whole body.

"It is time to go." a guard said. Azumi and Arnook gave him a nod.

"Please keep her safe." He watched as Azumi turn around and walk away. Chief Arnook walked back to his wife and held her close as they cried for their daughter.

Author's Note:

So, I've always wanted to write an atla fanfiction. I had this one, but took it down but now I am revamping it! I know this chapter is short, but it will probably be the only short one. So just bare with me.

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