Once, long, long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony.

The Water Tribes. The Earth Kingdom. The Fire Nation. The Air Nomads.

Each nation represented a powerful element that defined the planet.

Nowadays, though, the four elements have been replaced with Modern-ized words: Politics, Religion, Science, and Environment. And the four nations have been dispersed into new civilizations: The Americas, Asia, the Arctic, and everything in between.

The old ways have been long forgotten. Not ever again mentioned. For people who could bend their element, as it was called, have been labeled under euphemistic words such as, "myth" and "magic."

But there are those who remember the old ways.

There are those who live by them still.

There are many who will have to live by them once again.

For recently, scientists have discovered an object in space. An object that gives off the glow of a sun, and travels as fast as a shooting star.

This object will collide with the earth in seven months time.

Earth is about to get a big wake-up call.

For with this object brings memories of a distant past, one long forgotten by the people of Earth. But the people of Earth will have to remember these old ways if they wish to survive.

It starts with one teenage boy.

One who will usher the world into a new state of mind—one more open to their surroundings.

This boy holds the name of a race of protectors long dormant. But these protectors have abided their time in a world unwilling to believe in the power the elements hold—and the secrets.

This boy is the Avatar.

His story starts now.

Book 1: The Sleeping Giant

A/N: So this story kind of hit me in the face the other day—watching reruns of Avatar: The Last Airbender, will do that to you, I suppose.

Anyway, I intend for this story to be a sweeping epic with apocalyptic proportions, if all goes according to plan. I don't know how frequently the posts will come, but I do hope all of you enjoy them when they do. Reviews are always welcome—they'll most likely decide the frequency of the posting.

Original characters from the show will be making appearances in the story, though this is mostly about the lore and legend of the Avatar rather than the characters themselves.

Anyway, hope you enjoyed these teasers! Chapter 0 was kind of a cheap trick, eh? Oh well. Thanks, everyone!