"You brought him back with you?"
"He was freezing to death. He needed help and I was there."
Omars eyes fluttered open. Everything was hazy but a few blinks began to clear up his vision. Instinctively closing his hand he felt what seemed like tufts of fur. In fact everything around him felt like fur.
"For all we know he can be a spy or an assassin. And you brought him in the middle of the compound."
"We are extremely dissappointed in your lack of judgement, Korra."
Looking down, he was covered in a blanket. The room was white and adorn with paintings and tribal looking ornaments similar to what would be in his grandmother's house. Sitting up slowly he felt his muscles ache and pull causing him to groan inwardly.
"Even if he is a spy or assassin aren't you glad atleast glad you can interrogate him?"
"Of course not, he's more of a threat here than out there."
"I say we just leave him out for the wolves."
Silently observing the conversation Omar climbed out the bed. Turns out they stripped him to his underwear as a precaution. Grabbing his pants of the small table near the he began getting hurriedly. The voices coming from outside became silent as a lone figure moved into the room that Omar was inhabiting. The figure was dressed in bluish purple robes withe a white insignia on it along with a funky headpiece to boot.
Omar felt his blood chill as the man face wnt from shock to anger in .05 seconds. Slowly PJ raised a hand in front of him. "Now there's a perfectly good explanation for all of this. I..ummm.. I just can't think of it right now." A very strong hand gripped his shoulder and began shoving him out of the room. "Ow. Ow. Okay."
Omar stepped awkwardly as he tried to fasten his belt until the guard shoved him down onto the floor. Omar looked up to see four people in front of him. One man dressed in a similar outfit as the guard but more formal and lacking a hood with a giant grey beard. The second was a slender man in red and yellow robes, sporting a brown goatee with a blue arrow on his head. Third was an elderly women, tan with long grey hair and two strands of hair loops on both sides of her face. Lastly was a girl about his age dressed in blue. She also had tan skin with two downward ponytails on the side of her head and a wolfs tail in the back.
Omar smiled nervously as the two men stared him down, the woman looked more quizzical while the girl had her arms crossed and looked annoyed or dejected. "Ummm. Hi there. Thank you for saving me." He announced.
"Who are you, and what are you doing here?" The man in red asked sternly.
"Me?" Omar pointed at himself. "I have no idea where I am or how I got here. And my name is Omar." He answered awkwardly trying avoid the stern man's gaze.
"He's lying." The man with the grey beard snapped. "We know you're here for the avatar. Now who sent you? Huh, boy. Who?" The man marched forward pointing accusing at him.
"Nobody sent me anywhere. I don't even know what an avatar is. I'm just lost is all." Omar felt himself shrink in the man's gaze.
"Clearly he is not a spy or an assassin so leave him alone." The younger woman snapped at the man.
"That's what he wants you to think." He retorted sternly. The old woman lifted a hand immediately after causing both parties to fall silent.
"Forgive my companions for their harsh tone and accusations." Her was was soft and she smiled brightly allowing Omar to visibly relax. "Where did you come from, young man?"
Omar glanced nervously at the to men giving him the stink eye. "I'm from Miami, ma'am."
"Never heard of Miami. Is that in the Earth Kingdom or Fire Nation?" She asked with same genuine smile.
Omar raised an eyebrow at her. "America. I've never heard of the Earth Kingdom or Fire Nation."
"Hmmm. Korra did you see anything before meeting our guest?"
Korra finally unfolded her arms and adopted a more curious look. "I saw a flash of light when I was out with Naga. I went towards it to see what happened and found him." She motioned over to the still knelt down Omar.
The old woman nodded at Korra before reaching into her robe for something. Omar could make out what looked like a old bladder people used to carry water in. Uncorking she brought her hand forward slowly. Omars jaw dropped as water flowed slowly out of the bladder and into the air. The old woman moved her army ffluidly like a form of Tai Chi moving the water around Omar.
"How... How are you doing that? With the water?" Omar stammered, still watching the water move.
"You have never seen this before?" Omar shook his head, still enamored with the spectacle. " What about with earth or fire?" Again he shook his head. Returning the water to her bladder, she looked towards the to men. "It seems our friend here is not of this land."
Unlike his previous experience outside, Omar was now mostly healthy and conscious as he followed the old woman who revealed her name to be Master Katara. After the case of mistaken identity 2 hours before, she spent great deal telling him about this new world. It was amazing the things she told him.
"And here we are back in the courtyard. I hope you enjoyed the tour." Katara voiced cheerfully.
"Aside from a few sideways looks from the guards, yes, thank you for taking the time to show me around." He gazed around the compound before giving a thankful smile to her. Catching his eye was a huge mound of white with brown lines on it lumbering around the courtyard. "What is that thing?" Omar screamed while pointing at the large animal.
"That is a flying bison. His name is Oogi and that is how my family and I arrived here." Tenzin spoke up walking over towards the pair.
"How does it fly with no wings?" Omar inquired as he ran up to Oogi and started petting him.
"Flying bison are believed to be the first airbenders. As such they use airbending to fly." Tenzin answered. Despite his hostile attitude before he was actually a pretty decent guy. Bit of a stick in the mud though.
"So can you fly then."
Tenzin frowned slightly at that. "No there hasn't been a airbender who can fly in a very long time. Not even my father, Avatar Aang, could do it."
Omar watched Tenzin as he spoke. Seems like Tenzin was still living in his father's shadow. Looking back at Oogi who he had been petting he could only imagine flying. A ringing from the bell echoed through out the compound meant that it was time for curfew and dinner.
"Omar, find Korra and bring her back here for dinner. She should be in the stables with her polarbear dog Naga." Tenzin instructed as he and Katara turned for the main building.
Omar nodded as he went into a light jog looking for the stables. Already seeing Korra as he arrived he opted for the more fun approach than just a tap on the shoulder or hollering. Digging his hands into the ground he gathered a giant glob of snow and formed into a lumpy sphere. Taking aim he savored the moment before striking his prey and finally released.
PFFFFFFFFTTTTTT. "Hey, what's the big idea." Korra turned around red-faced as the back of her head was clumped with snow. Omar howled with laughter as he fell backwards.
"Oh man I wish you could see your face right now." Omar said between laughs.
Going from upset to happy Korra began bending snow right over him. "Take this." Omar only had enough time to open his eyes and mouth and expletive before a mound a snow swallowed him. Laughing, Korra ran over to the mound and began digging until only Omars head was visible. "Haha, I win." She announced putting her hands on her hips looking down at him triumphantly.
"I clearly did not think this through enough." Omar shivered as he blinked snow out of his eye.
Korra bended the snow to behind him so he was now leaning back on the pile. "No you did not." She beamed as she offered a hand. Omar smiled took her, only to grab the inside of her triceps with his other arm. Pulling forward with both arms and sticking his foot, he tripped Korra causing her to land face first in the snow. Laughing as he ran forward the snow under him and in front of him turned to ice making him fall to his stomach and slide forward. Before he could do anything else he felt two feet land on his back as Korra "surfed" him to the entrance of the main building.
Defeated, Omar sighed and waved his hand. "That's it. I'm done you win."
"That's what I thought." Korra laughed as she picked him up by the back of his jacket. The two shared a laugh as the looked at each other. Omar once again noticed her cerulean eyes that shone in the light. Her tan skin made them even more exotic to him as he stared at them. Her eyes are amazing. And she is definitely beautiful. Plus she can kick ass, literally.
Korra looked to the side as she blushed and smiled softly. "Umm, you're staring." For a second his emerald eyes didn't budge until a look of surprise and then embarrassment appeared on his face.
"Sorry. You just.. you just have the most amazing eyes I've ever seen." He smiled sheepishly and rubbed the back of his head. Korra blushed even more before Omar walked in. She quickly followed behind until they reached the dining room and took their places.
Omar noticed three young children looking at him as he sat. All three were wearing what looked like Tenzins air acolyte clothes without the cape. Glancing around awkwardly he saw everyone else in deep conversation already so he suddenly found his plate very interesting.
"You have funny looking clothes." The one with two buns on her head said. Omar looked at her funny before retorting. "Well your clothes are funnier looking." The girl looked at her clothes pulling at the fabric.
"Well you have little ears." She said crossing her arms, impressed with her comeback.
Omars face scrunched up as he grabbed for one of his ears. "Oh yeah? Well you have a little nose."
The girl grabbed her nose and began pouting. The boy who looked to be the youngest and was bald looked Omar up and down. Arms crossed and a look of contempt. "You talk funny. You don't pronounce your r's."
"Well your head is wierd shaped." Omar and the boy locked eyes and glared at each other.
"That's enough Meelo. Leave him alone." A woman in a robe different from the uniform spoke up. "I'm Pema, this is Meelo, Ikki, and Jinora. It's good to meet you."
"Likewise, it's always nice when someone makes you feel welcome." Omar answered courteously.
"Absolutely not, the city is too dangerous." The White lotus elder, who Omar referee to as Master Moustache, slammed a hand on the the table. The conversation between him Tenzin and Korra becoming louder. "Avatar Aang tasked us with keeping you safe while you mastered the four elements."
"I get that but don't think keeping me locked up in this compound is what he had in mind." Korra shot back calmly.
"I understand this is hard to accept. But this not the right time to come to Republic city." Tenzin replied, upset over the situation as well.
"Umm if I can interject." All eyes turned to Omar who tried very hard not to shrink under everyone's gaze. "Uhhh, I think Korra should go. Experience is the best teacher and no matter how training she gets it won't mean anything once she gets into a real live fight. I mean I always practiced shooting at home when I had the chance but once I got deployed in a war it was alot different when the targets are actually trying to hurt you bad."
"And then she gets killed." Master Moustache yelled. "The avatar will stay here where she will complete her training. End of discussion."
Korra sighed before getting up and storming off. "Whatever."
Omar reached for hear but she was already out the door. "Korra, wait. Goddammit see what you've done now."
"What I've done?" Moustache screeched. Omar was already walking after Korra before he could say anything else.
After being told that Korra left the compound to get some air and arguing with a guard to let him go out to get her, Omar found himself following Naga's tracks to a cliffside. Perched on the edge was Korra sitting on top of Naga staring out at the sunset.
Omar frowned. He couldn't imagine having to be confined to one place for all of his life. But maybe she wouldn't have to be.
"Hey, you okay?" He asked softly as he walked up beside the two. He looked to her trying to get a read on her thoughts
Korra's features were a flurry of emotions. Anger, sadness, curiosity, desire. All to experience life outside of the compound. "No, I'm not okay. Tenzin is supposed to be teaching me airbending but he can't because he's needed in Republic City. And I can't go with him because it's too dangerous apparently." She shouted out frustrated and sad at the same time.
Omar folded his hands behind his back and looked off into the sunset. "I'm sorry. No one should have to be cooped up somewhere for their entire life."
Korra glanced toward him and her features softened. "Thanks, for trying to help. It meant alot to finally have someone on my side."
Omar looked up at her smiled. "It's what friends do. I'm glad it meant something to you." He gave Naga a pat on the stomach and took a deep breath. The cold brisk air cold down his insides.
Korra smiled back, but was distracted as Oogi flew overhead with Tenzin and his family. Immediately her face hardened once again. "I can't stay here." She whispered.
"You won't have to." Korra looked at Omar surprised. He was still smiling to himself and she wondered what he meant.
"I over heard the guards talking about a ship that's supposed to leave tonight. We could catch it and be at Republic City before anyone knows we're gone." He looked to her and smiled even more.
Korra crossed her arms over her chest and smirked. "We?"
"You and me. Yep, or I could tell Master Moustache about you trying to leave." Omar shot her a devious smile.
Korra almost fell off Naga as she laughed. "Master Moustache? Where did that come from."
"The White Lotus elder with the epic grey beard."
Korra shook her head. "Okay meet me at the stables after dark."
"You got it, Korra."
Hey everybody, hope you all enjoyed this chapter. I'm excited to finally start the fun parts of the story. Also as you may have noticed, I didn't write from the 1st person perspective. It feels too awkward to me but I may return to it later if I'm up to it.
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