Kunsu had been practicing his earthbending in the back fields of his house. He never had a real master, his family could never afford one, but overtime he had been teaching himself the basics and day by day he improves. He's even taught his younger sister, Usagi, some earthbending, however not recently. Ever since Kunsu's father had suddenly passed five years ago, he had taken the place as the father of the family. With four other younger brothers and sisters, Kunsu had to endure a lot of responsibility to get he and his family by. Usagi helps too, but at the age of thirteen, she is sill only a child, even if she acts more mature. Kunsu was sixteen, in fact, today was his sixteenth birthday. Ever since the twins were born, Kunsu was the least of his mothers worries, and wasn't even acknowledged on his own birthday. Over the years, Kunsu had felt more alone and secluded; he felt as if his own mother didn't even care about him. He knew however, she had her hands full with two jobs and three young children to look after, so he tried not to show his grief. Kunsu has evolved from a happy young boy to a stolid, isolated teenager missing his childhood.

Soon after awhile, Kunsu heard a voice calling his name.

"Kuuuunsu!"

It was Usagi, probably fetching him for lunch. Kunsu was currently concentrated on his earthbending so he decided to ignore her. He always used his bending to express his pain, and that's what made him so good. Then, Usagi came into Kunsu's view.

"Mother wants you inside; she needs help," Usagi exclaimed. Kunsu stared at her coldly, then began walking towards the house without any words.


"Yes Mother, what is it?" Kunsu sighed. He walked into the kitchen to find his mother at the counter with two children at her feet. She turned and looked at Kunsu and smiled.

"Can you first get Borshu and Kani of my legs?" Borshu and Kani were Kunsu's five year old twin brother and sister that are the main distraction of his mother. Masuki, the other sibling, is seven, and can be just as much work as the twins. Without saying anything, Kunsu took both of the twins and placed them in their little crib in the other room.

"Is that all?" Kunsu asked as he returned to the kitchen, but he was surprised at his mom holding a box. It wasn't a large box, but it was sealed by a thin sheet of green paper.

"Happy birthday, Kunsu," Kunsu was shocked. He hadn't gotten a present from his mother in a long time. He took the box, and slowly opening it, holding back tears.

"I know I have been occupied with the children, Kunsu, but I wanted you to know that I'll always love you and will never forget you," his mother was tearing up. Kunsu finally opened the box to see that it was his father's bending gloves. They were green with a trim of gold, and had the earthbending symbol on the top. They didn't have fingers or straps just like his father wanted it to be. They were a bit worn, but other than that, they were perfect.

"Your father never went anywhere without these gloves," explained Kunsu's mother, "he always wore them to earthbend. He said it made him stronger. I know you've been strong too, Kunsu, assisting me and the children, so now I think it's time you have these. Your father would have been so proud to see how you've grown in so many years."

Kunsu, on the verge of crying, hugged his mother. He slipped on the gloves and went out side to try them out. He saw Usagi practicing her earthbending, and decided to help her. He showed off his fathers' gloves to Usagi and both of them moved earth and smashed rocks together. His mother had been watching them from the doorway, with a huge grin on her face, and a tear falling down her face.


Later in the day, Kunsu couldn't stop smiling. He hadn't taken the gloves off since he got them; he really did feel stronger in them. As he set the table for dinner, there was a knock on the door. it was rather odd from the fact that his small farm house never accumulated visitors.

Usagi screamed, "I'll get it!" She opened the door. Three aged men who were dressed in Earth Kingdom robes stood.

"Mom…!"

Kunsu's mother appeared and created the men. "Hello, my name is Ai Jing, welcome to our home. May I ask what brings you here?"

"We are Earth King members of the White Lotus. Is this the residency of the young earthbender, Kunsu?"

Kunsu's mother froze, "Yes, it is," she whispered Usagi to get her brother, "is something wrong?"

"No, nothing is wrong, " Kunsu and Usagi came to the door. Kunsu eyed them and became worried of what they wanted with him.

"I'm Kunsu,"

The sages became startled and anxious. They knew something that Kunsu nor his family knew. Then, one spoke.

"It is my honor to announce to the world that the Avatar has returned. It gives me great joy to welcome, to protect, and to serve…Avatar Kunsu."


To Be Continued...

Avatar Kunsu's story will be a continuing series that I hope to upload every day. This is my first real fanfiction writing so please give me feedback and I hope you keep reading.
UPDATE (7/15): thank you to those who've given me feedback, and thank you to those who like the story so far. Stay tuned!