A/ N Ok, so this is what I consider my first real fanfic. This is just the prologue. I will reveal the character and all other goodness later. Right now there are secrets to be kept. This story is told sort of through the eyes of another character in the world of Avatar and how the war affected said OC and their relations to the main characters. It starts basically from Book 1 all the way to the exciting conclusion of Book 3. Events are altered in order not to bore the living daylights out of the fans who know the series like the back of their hands. This is because, like I said, from the vantage point of an original character in this amazing world. Things will be different, but not drastically. Enjoy.

DISCLAIMER: I do not and probably will never own Avatar: The Last Airbender. *sigh*

UPDATE: 8/27/11 I just realized that if I italicize all of this it's considered the OC's thoughts so I can put it in first person.

Every man, woman, and child has a destiny. Their lives revolve around it as a constant reminder of why they were among the living, whether or not their fate is miniscule or legendary. It is said that certain beings are destined for greatness whether honorable or terrible. Some are born into poverty while others reap the benefits; where there are leaders, there are those who follow. Some choose their own fate, to change the tides of predestination, to stand up and fight against all odds.

There is a side to every coin. What matters is which side one chose to act upon, yet in the complexity of reality that simple theory of black and white fades to grey often obscuring what man thinks to be true. What is that fine line between good and evil? Is it possible to walk a razor's edge between humanity and savagery? Should people give second chances to liars, to traitors? There will always be a question presented around every corner, yet not always will an answer appear on the other side.

I've learned that in life, everyone has the chance to affect certain aspects of their own fate. I am living proof. I was amongst the few who stood against tyranny and lived to tell the tale. I command my own fate and soul. I changed the tides of predestination.

I chose Master Jeong Jeong's line about the power and destruction fire possessed. It was one of those moments where you knew exactly how to describe it.

I thought about ending with this OC saying "I am _(insert OC name)_." Yet that might have given it that over used sentence it didn't need and plus I don't want to spoil tasty secrets ^^

If I don't update in a really long time, have no fear (and I certainly don't mean to tease and leave you hanging for those who actually care). I want to gather up a rough idea of how this will unfold.

Please treat this like any other fanfic and review respectively. As always I'm up for the constructive criticism. Thank you.