It was against her better judgment to come to air temple island and she knew if Lin ever found out she would be dead. The kids insisted to come and promised to be on their best behavior. They had been curious of airbenders and they were learning a lot of them in school so she picked a time she knew that Tenzin wasn't going to be home to go. It was lucky for them that they weren't the only ones touring the island that day. They were shown the whole island and the tour was coming to an end when the air acolyte lady showing them around stopped and let them into the court yard where there were some more acolytes playing with a little girl dressed in yellow. The toddler was laughing and running around chasing some of the acolytes and sending some little puffs of air towards them. The tour lady beamed and introduced her to the group.
"We are honored to have the first girl air nomad born in over 150 years , Jinora." Some of the group clapped and Jinora now walked towards the group smiling and waving. Amala started to head towards the back of the group now with the kids who were trying to see Jinora. Amala knew that this was too close and she needed to get out of there fast, but then she saw them. Pema came out with a baby in her arms and behind her followed Master Tenzin, Pema called Jinora over to them. To Amala's relief the group now started to turn to head out, but she couldn't help herself and she looked back one more time to see the happy family only to make eye contact with Tenzin. She knew he recognized her and she saw him say something to Pema and started to quickly walk towards the group. The group was already walking away and she was going to pretend she didn't see him, but then she heard him, "Amala is that you?"
"Oh shit", Amala whispered and quickly turned to the two kids and she kneeled down to their level, their big emerald eyes staring back at her confused to her change of attitude. She tried to calm them down now and handed them both their knitted hats.
"Put these on. Please be on your best behavior for me, pretty please." she begged them and they both nodded.
"Why?" the boy asked but was then interrupted by a tall man in yellow and red robes.
"Amala, I can't believe it's you. It has been a long time since we've seen each other."
"Tenzin, what a surprise to see you, we were told you were not home or else we wouldn't have come."
He waved his hand to stop her, "It's no bother we are used to having visitors in the island. Speaking of visitors who are these two?" looking down at the kids. He was taken a little back now seeing both of their emerald eyes on him.
"They're my kids, this is Emani and Ronak" she said forcing Tenzin to look back up to her.
"Oh right" he said quietly, remembering hearing that she and her husband adopted some kids.
"They are learning about airbenders in school and they were curious of their traditions."
"Is it true you are the only airbender in the world?" Ronak suddenly asked.
"Well, I'm not the only one anymore I have a daughter who is an airbender and my youngest may be one too." he said.
"You don't think there might be some people hiding that you don't know about?" Ronak asked.
"I don't think so. Me and my father went looking for more airbenders and we didn't find any."
Ronak now frowned and Tenzin felt like it reminded him of someone. Amala then spoke "Well, we better get going. It was nice seeing you again Tenzin."
"It was nice seeing you too and meeting you guys. Please come back" he said as Amala quickly ushered them away.
On the ferry she turned to look at her kids now with a serious face, "Promise me you will keep this a secret from aunt Lin. We won't ever go back to the air island if you don't promise." They both promised they wouldn't tell.
Amala had the kids ready for bed when Lin showed up. They both ran to her and she picked them both up.
"I'm sorry I'm late" she said and kissed them both. She took them both upstairs so they could get to bed.
Lin tucked Emani in first and gave her a kiss on the forehead and then she tucked Ronak in and couldn't but help notice how serious he had been acting that night. His brows were still furrowed, he was obviously thinking.
"Is everything ok?"
"Lin, why am I an airbender?" he said.
"It must be in the gene somewhere? I must have had an airbender as a family member generations ago."
"You're a rare spirit" she said with a little sad smile.
"That's why we have to keep it a secret remember. They'll put you in that museum (pointing to the air temple island) if they found out" she said making the kids giggle and changing the subject.
"Remember I love you both very much! Good night my loves."
Lin came down and as Amala was getting ready to leave.
"I don't think I'll be able to keep this up much longer. They are going to find out. Ronak is such a smart kid" she said. " I really don't want to deal with Tenzin." Amala just laughed and said "Maybe it will be a good thing if he found out." Lin glared back are her and she laughed and waved good bye.
I know this has been done a lot and I almost didn't post it because I realized we all want Lin with twins. One Beifong isn't enough! But I had started this a while ago and I decided to finish it, so more to come. The kids are seven years old and Amala is like a full time nanny for the kids but acts like their mother in public since they are a secret.
Please review I want to know what you think.