A/N: Hey everyone, I hope you're enjoying this so far! I just wanted to clarify that the story is told in two ways. Part of it is told in the point of view of an older Jinora, as indicated by the Italics. The rest of it, written in plain text, is meant to be Jinora's Memories of the past, as told by an undisclosed narrator. And if it was unclear, in the last chapter, Jinora had seen Kai as a soldier, and for some tragic reason, she hasn't seen him in a while, and thought she never would.

Alright, I hope that clears everything up! Enjoy!


WWII AU

Germany 1939/1944


I guess I should introduce myself properly then, before I tell you my story. My name is Jinora, Jinora Wagner. I live in the south side of Germany, a place that was once full of light, wonder, and beauty. But now, its overrun with smoke, gray skies, and the sirens of war. Its almost unbelievable, how much my world has changed in the past couple years. But I guess I've come to accept it. I've come to accept the terrible place I call my homeland.

I belong to a rather large family, filled with people that I'm related to by blood, and others by spirit. Over the years, the many of us have come to live together, protect each other. I was now living with Mako, Bolin, Korra and Asami, along with the rest of my family. We were all quite different, and butt heads quite a few times. But we had each others back, aways. Because the reality of it is, sad stories bond people together.

Everyone has sad stories, things they'd rather forget. And up until that day I honestly had tried my best to forget. I tried to push back all the hurtful memories of a few years ago. I did my best to convince myself that I'd never see him again, that he'd never speak to me again, that he's never be mine again. I had bonded all hope when it came to Kai. And honestly I'd rather keep it that way.

But now, here, I saw him again. He was here, he was close again. He... was a soldier.

The realization that he was with the people who had caused all the pain in the world kept me awake all night. After I saw him, I hurried myself home, and tried to forget, tried to push back that hope. But Still... I wanted to see him again. I had to see him again.

The next morning, I hopped out of bed and straight over to my closet, waking up Asami and Korra in the process.

"Gahh" Korra groaned as I opened up the curtains, letting in the gray light. "Why are you up so early?" She covered her head with her pillow. The three of us shared a large bed, it was the only way we'd all be able to stay in the house. Though it'd been over 2 years, korra still wasn't accustomed to my early morning rising. Asami was still fast asleep, it seemed as if nothing could wake her.

"I gotta get to work," I tied up my hair, tied my shoes, and was out of the house within the minute.

"Jinora!" My little sister called after me as I ran out the door. "Aren't you going to eat breakfast?"

"No time!" I shouted back as I ran down the sunlight streets. I worked as a tailor for a rich woman that lived in a grand estate. It was a good job, I job I was thankful for. But today, all I wanted to do was to get a chance to look for him again. I wanted to see him again. And I wanted to speak to him. I'm sure you're wondering why I'm so set on seeing him again, and why I haven't for a while... but all in good time, I'm sure you'll understand.

At work, I mended and folded, ironed and washed, over and over again. My hands seemed to move all on their own, absent-mindedly working away. My mind wandered, back to the past...


Most days, the sky was completely gray. But today the sun shined through, and sparkled against the snow. It was beautiful, the young Jinora thought to herself. It was her first day of high school, and yet, she couldn't focus even if her life depended on it. That was so very unlike her. She couldn't understand why she couldn't just immerse herself in her studies like she usually could. Her eyes just kept wandered to the mysterious new boy sitting beside her.

Hours passed, and before she knew it, the bell had chimed, And she sat by herself in the school yard, eating her lunch quietly. She watched the other kids all around her. She saw the girls mindlessly talking away, the small children on the swing, and a few boys horribly bullying another. Then, she noticed that mysterious boy, walk over and stand beside her, with his head turned the other way.

Feeling quite awkward, but determined to say something, Jinora took a deep breath, and said kindly,

"Don't you have anything to eat?" she giggled. He turned to her with a nonchalant expression.

"Naw, I don't really need anything anyways," he remarked cooly.

"Mhh hmm? Here, take this," and she handed him an apple out of her bag.

"What?" He stared up at her.

"There aren't many of those left, so take it," she smiled, extending the red fruit out to him.

"Are you sure?" He asked skeptically.

"Silly, its an apple, just take it." She laughed,

"Well thats real nice of you," he shone a bright dorky smile. He took a seat beside her, taking a bite out of the fruit. Truth be told, that was the only apple Jinora had had in the last 2 years. Fruit was scarce now, making them quite the treat. But she didn't mind, not at all.

"So, whats the deal around here? Is it always this gloomy?" he turned to her and remarked.

"Well actually, this is one of the brightest days I've seen in a while." She giggled.

"Seriously?! It looks like it could rain at any second." he crossed he arms and sighed.

"Well whats it like where you're from?"

"Green," he smirked, getting a laugh out of her.

"That sounds beautiful," she sighed deeply.

"It is. But I mean, where I'm from we don't have these exquisite grey skies," He mocked sarcastically, "Its fog and smoke is without compare," He winked at her. They laughed together loudly at the thought. Jinora, blushed, without reason, embarrassing herself. And with that the bell rang loudly, causing Jinora to get up and start walked back into class. But before she took a step, he called out after her,

"Hey Jinora," she turned around and looked at him puzzled,

"Yeah?"

"Thanks" He smiled genuinely.


I remember that day like no other. That day we became friends. Funnily enough, it was one of the days I had tried to forget the most after it happened. But it was one of my favorite memories, especially now.

After I was finished with my work, I left the estate, and quickly made my way back to the square. As I walked briskly, I heard loud shouting and the drops of rain that began to fall around me. I rushed down, dropping my bags. When I reached the square, I saw the usual sight, a crowd of people surrounded the doors of a shop. I squeezed my way though the shouting crown and made my way to see the soldier, our so called "police", dragging out and lining up people along the sidewalk.

My eyes widened as I noticed who they were. Two men, Three women and a small child, all with a dull yellow star stitched to their jackets. I recognized one of the women, Opal Beifong. I could barely stand to watch as the soldiers forced all of them to their knees, and pushed them down against the cobble sidewalks. For a moment, Opal's eyes met mine, and in her eyes, I saw a fear like no other. A fear that knew what was coming.I looked away... I couldn't bare to see that fear any longer.

I felt tears come to my eyes. Those people, Opal, that little girl, all of them, were going to be taken away. As they piled them into the car, muffling their cries and the crowd's objections. Soon, they were loaded into car, and it drove away, splashing the dirty water that fell from the skies. The soldiers then did their best to disperse the crowd. But I stood still, not moving a muscle.

Within a few minutes I was the only one left standing there on that street corner. I saw my tears fall unto the ground and splash into a puddle. Things like this happened every day, more and more people being taken away. More and more people, disappearing.

"What are you doing?" I heard a loud voice, and looked up to see two soldiers walking towards me. I only looked to the ground. "Miss, what are you doing?" He said again sharply. I ignored the question again. And suddenly the first motioned the second to take action. I prepared myself to face their wrath, today, I had no tolerance. "What is your business here?!" The first yelled and the second grabbed my shoulders forcefully and turned me to face him.

In that moment, my eyes met the eyes of that second soldier, the one that hadn't said a thing. When they did, my eyes widened in disbelief. thos green eyes... it was him, again. Again I was standing face to face with Kai, the Kai I hadn't seen in so many years. His eyes instantly widened, I knew he recognized me, I knew he remembered he, I knew he did.

"What are you doing here miss?!" The first shouted very loudly at me. I only looked up to Kai, straight into his eyes, with one tear falling from my face, said sharply,

"I'm only leaving, Sir." I said solemnly, and he immediately let go of my shoulders, He began to back away from be slowly.

"Get along then!" The first yelled back at me and shoved me aside. Only last time, I looked back at that second soldier, at Kai, then turned, and walked away.


A/N: Next time, we get to meet some new characters! new situations, and learn more about Kai and Jinora's past.I hope you guys are enjoying this so far, and that the set up isn't too confusing!

Let me know what you think!

Luvs,

~Astrid