Hello guys! This is my first fan fiction and I am still trying to figure out as to how to input the story in chapters, and how this whole system works so please bare with me. This fan fiction is about the Avatar after Korra. Please read the entire story before giving me suggestions. I also decided not to write descriptions of how they looked like and I'm not really sure as too which kind of point of view I used, sorry. Also a reminder , I do not own Legend of Korra nor The Last Airbender. Also italics represent thoughts, and parentheses is me the author talking. The story will get interesting later on, trust me.
Book 1: Wondering
Chapter 1:Surprises
Fire. Air. Water. Earth.
Just like Avatar Korra's past lives, when her time was up, the challenge of keeping the world in balance was laid into the hands of the next avatar. This time, one that was born into the Earth Kingdom. Like all the past Avatars, when the world needed her, she had to step up and hold the responsibilities of her title.
This is the tale of Avatar Cheryl…(don't blame me for the names)
* "Cheryl! It's almost time to go! Say your good byes! " Called Cheryl's mother. 8-year-old Cheryl sighed. She enjoyed being in the countryside part of the Earth Kingdom, it was where she grew up, but her father recently got promoted to manager in the electricity company in Republic City so she had to move.
Republic City, she thought, it was in an entirely new nation, a new environment. I will somehow survive it. Her train of thought was broken by her 9-year-old air bender friend, Bryant.
"Hey," greeted Bryant.
"Huh? Oh, hey. Sorry, was thinking about future events." replied Cheryl with a sheepish grin.
Bryant chuckled, "Always preparing huh? Well, you better not forget about being pen pals with me," teased Bryant. (yes, pen pals.)
"I won't," Cheryl assured, then placed a handmade bracelet made with star-shaped rocks into his hand. "Here, so you won't forget me." In reply, Bryant gave her an air bender necklace.
"Bye, hope to see you in the future," said Bryant.
"You too," Cheryl replied as she waved goodbye and then climbed into her dad's car. Her mother and father went inside the car, too. All of the villagers gathered around the car and watched as Cheryl's family drove away.
"Bye everyone, be safe!" cried Cheryl as she waved to everyone while in the car, a tear slipping down her cheek. The villagers waved back.
I'm gonna miss her, thought Bryant as he watched the car disappear after a turn. *
(kinda quick but you'll find the purpose of this later in the story)
7 years later...
"Cheryl, remember to wait for the right moment to attack," said Master Grayson. Cheryl nodded, wrapped the blindfold over her eyes, and got into her earth bending stance. Grayson then sent several boulders toward her. Cheryl reacted and used seismic sense to detect the boulders, successfully dodging the obstacles thrown her way. When she found a vulnerable spot, Cheryl attacked. Unfortunately, Master Grayson blocked the attack at the last second, but Cheryl used the distraction to send a boulder from the right side and succeeded in landing a hit on Mater Grayson.
Grayson was knocked against the wall. Cheryl quickly took off her blindfold and went to her master's side. " Are you okay?" said Cheryl. She then checked if he had any major injuries.
"Cheryl, if you keep holding back than you won't fully become a master. And your father's hard earned money will go to waste." replied Grayson. Cheryl sighed. "I know, but I don't want to hurt people, its just not my nature." The Master shook his head as Cheryl wiped the dust off of him.
"You are too kind of a girl. I would be surprised if you won a war by violence only." The Master chuckled as he said this.
"Anyway, why don't you head on home early today. Its your birthday correct?" said Grayson. Cheryl nodded, she was turning 15 today which meant less worries for her parents. Her father was one of the managers of the electric company, and her mother was a flower shop owner; they both loved Cheryl very mush but because they were always so busy Cheryl was usually on her own. So Cheryl often was left alone but she got to roam the city, giving her lots of freedom. She became friends with some merchants, their children, store clerks and shop owners along with the homeless children in the orphanage she often volunteered. She did have a lot of free time on her hands after all. They loved her playfulness and positive thinking, and she usually kept her emotions in control. However, if angered, she'll give you a spanking with words and a little earth-bending. (Awkward but I didn't know how to explain it another way, sorry.)She loved spending time with children and making them smile. The Master looked over at his pupil, she was thinking about her future plans again, she would always have that kind smile while staring into space when Cheryl thought about helping out with the kids. Cheryl would often discuss about what she did in her free time during earth bending class. Grayson sighed, kindness can be a weakness, but also be a strength. At least Cheryl gave herself free time with her kind of age friends. He cleared his throat to get Cheryl back into reality.
"Sorry." cried Cheryl when she realized that she was too into her thoughts again.
Grayson patted her on the back. "You did a good job today. And I will be at your party today, your father invited me. I am also going to bring an pretty famous elder along, I already notified your dad, and he said yes, so don't freak out if you see an old man you don't recognize at your party." said Master Grayson. Cheryl chuckled and replied with an "OK". She grabbed her stuff and headed home. Today felt special and busy for some reason, she didn't know why but she figured she would figure it out later.
At home...
When Cheryl got home she found her mother decorating the living room.
"Happy Birthday Cheryl! Dad made sure we made the party for our closest friends so you won't be too overwhelmed with people." said her mother with a cheerful smile.
"Thanks for decorating the place! You're a great mom." Cheryl hugged her mother and than went to her room to put her stuff down. In her room, she plopped down on her bed, then threw her stuff onto the chair, just because she was genuinely, kind doesn't mean she can't be lazy. While lying down on her bed, she heard something come in and looked at the door. Her badger-mole snuggled its head to her. Cheryl laughed, and hugged her animal friend in return. When she first arrived in Republic City, she found that her tiny badger-mole friend as small as a puppy back then , had sneaked into her car, and ever since they have become best friends ; but now her badger-mole was as big as a polar bear dog, and it was great at earth bending in its own badger mole ways. However, being a badger-mole in the city isn't very good since there isn't much space to earth bend legally for such a huge animal.
"I know I have been busy with others things and can't take you out to the city since its too crowded these days. Sorry, for making you so lonely, Sona" said Cheryl as she patted her friend on the head. Cheryl thought about a place to relax, the special spot in the park, perfect! She patted her furry badger-mole, and said goodbye to her mom to go to the spot. It had been quite some time since she went there.
In the park...
The spot was hidden quite well, bushes and trees covered the entrance of the path, and at the very end of it was a medium sized pond filled with gold fish, algae , and all the other stuff in a pond ecosystem. Back when she wasn't so busy with life she would often enjoy the calmness of the place. When Cheryl reached the pond, she sit down, and looked around the environment, enjoying the scenery. But for some reason, the water seemed to be drawn towards her, as if calling to her. Hesitantly, Cheryl touched the water. And than suddenly, Cheryl felt like she was transported to a different place, but it was still the pond. Cheryl saw a water tribe girl around the age of 18 sitting with a boy that seemed a little bit older. Avatar Korra, Cheryl thought, and … Mako. Why did she know these people? She didn't remember meeting them before, yet they felt so familiar. The couple was sitting peacefully by the pond, it seemed a little too quite though. Korra had a worried expression, while Mako's presence seemed to comfort Korra and he had his arm around Korra, like in a reassuring hug.
"Don't worry, I'm sure you'll be able to take on the Earth Queen's forces, you're a strong girl with great talent, plus you're the Avatar." said Mako.
"That's what I'm worried about, what if I lose? What if I can't stop this war from escalating?" replied Korra. Korra stood up to leave.
"I gonna check the docks to make sure that there aren't any battleships arriving from the Earth-" BAM! An explosion nearby interrupted Korra's sentence.
"Oh no," said Mako " Its already begun." Using the clearing above the pond, Cheryl saw Green airships landing bombs on the city. Next thing Cheryl knew, she saw Avatar Korra going into the avatar state and destroying the airships before seeing a bright flash.
Finally, she heard Korra's voice say "You are the Avatar, protect the world from the Earth Queen's destruction..." I'm...the avatar?, thought Cheryl, That's impossible... Why me? Suddenly she saw another flash and was sent back to reality. She paced her breathing back to normal. What just happened? she thought. Suddenly, Cheryl heard rustling, she whipped around and accidentally created air swipe that knocked down a 60-year-old Water Tribe Man that was entering the pond area. Cheryl wanted to help the man up, but then again he is a stranger, so she got into her fighting stance.
"Don't worry, I won't hurt you. I'm only here to deliver flowers for my mother. This was one of her favorite spots in the city, and this was the day…...she died. Its been 15 years since she passed away." Said the Man. Even though Cheryl felt that she needed to be hostile, she felt like she knew this person. He seemed … familiar.
"I feel like I've seen you before," said Cheryl. "You're Irwin!" Irwin cocked his head in confusion. How did this girl know my name? Is being Avatar Korra's son the reason? Thought Irwin.
"How do you know my name?" replied Irwin as he got up.
"I just ...know... you for some reason." said Cheryl. He is my son, said Korra's voice in Cheryl's head. You sure he is your son?, thought Cheryl. And then Cheryl suddenly gasped as she felt like something was coming out of her. A projection of Korra appeared in front of them. Cheryl watched as Korra patted Irwin's head before whispering something to Irwin and pointed at Cheryl. Then, Korra's projection disappeared. Leaving Irwin teary eyed.
So please remember to review, this is my first fan fiction so I hope you like this. Also, a spoiler alert: The Earth Queen isn't the only antagonist . This is only the first chapter, I'm sorry if it is bad, I will try my best to make the rest of the plot chapters better, but please give me some time.
