Chapter 1

"A New Beginning"

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I was able to catch a ride on a fishing boat in exchange for some labor. After a week long fish smelling journey I finally arrived on the shores of the Northern Water Tribe. Maniitok was the man I was looking for. He was a General in the Seven Nation Army. From the picture that was in the file he had the build to fit the position.

I easily spotted the old, rugged general. I quickly approached him and asked if I could have a word with him. I explained to him who I was and what I was doing here. He told me that he would explain what he knew over dinner at his house.

That night he greeted me at the door and told me that his son,Tunerk, would be joining us for dinner. We walked in and sat around a long table. Maniitok sat at the head of the table with Tunerk to his right. Maniitok began tell me about how he and my father were childhood friends that grew up together in the south before Maniitok and his family moved to the north.

Then I asked him about the classified mission that him and my father had been on. He told me that him and my father were investigating the south when they discover that it was a much bigger operation than they thought. It wasn't just the south that was plotting to overthrow the Council of Nations. Then that's when he said my father told him that it would be best if he stayed out of it. That sounds like my father putting the safety of others before himself.

The whole time Maniitok was talking, Tunerk sat there quietly with his head down. I asked him if he was ok. He raised his head and said, yea I'm fine, while putting on a fake smile. Maniitok nudge his son and said why don't you go make our guest some tea. He quickly rose to his feet and headed into the side room to brew some tea.

As Tunerk left the room I asked Maniitok if he was a bender. Maniitok's response caught me off guard. He said that his son was a healer. This was very unusual especially in the North. Men are trained to be warriors not healers here.

Tunerk reentered the room with a nice hot pot of tea. I asked him about his healing and how well he was at it. He said that his healing powers matched that of masters the taught the students. Thats impressive of someone of his age,19.

I asked Maniitok where he thinks these masked men could have taken my father. He had no clue but he pointed me to the direction of an old firebender , Jung Zong Zwei, a 15th generation firebender and an old leader of The Agni Kai , a well known street gang from Republic City. He said the if anything happens in Republic City Jung knows about it. I questioned how I was suppose to get in contact with such a powerful man. You don't was the response I got from Maniitok unless you're family or Agni Kai. Lucky for you Jung is in great debt to our family and owes us many favors. I asked Maniitok how that was suppose to help me. He said he would be honored if I would take Tunerk along with me on my journey. I was hesitant but if it gets me in to see Jung then I have no other choice and who knows his healing abilities may be useful.

Chapter 2

"The Gift Of The North"

That night, Maniitok was kind enough to let me stay in the spare room that they used for their hunting gear. I didn't sleep. I was up all night worrying about my father. I hadn't worried about him since the day it happened. I have to find him, He has to be ok.

As soon as light could be seen on the horizon, Me and Tunerk set off on our journey back to Republic City. This was Tunerk's first time leaving home and he seemed very happy about it. The whole length of the trip he told me about how the other boys in the tribe would make fun of him for choosing to learn how to healing over learning how to fight. He also told me that his father taught him a few Waterbending techniques that way if anything was to happen he would be able to defend himself. Tunerk was a very passive person. He was a little shorter then me and had a slim body with broad shoulders with messy blonde hair and deep blue eyes that match that of the deep ocean in color. He was a shy quiet person that didn't like fighting, but this trip has him coming out of his shell.

I caught him whipping around some water of the side of the boat. He said that its amazing to watch how the water bends around and comes back. If I didnt know Tunerk as well as I did. I would think that he has been Waterbending for years. His form was perfect and his movements were so fluid.

He told me that his name means "gift in inuit" and I can see why. He was very skilled in both healing and offensive Waterbending a combination that could prove to be useful. We reach the docks of the city just as the sun was setting so me and Tunerk headed back to my house which was located across from the Metalbending academy. Once we got there I lead Tunerk to the guest bedroom and head in to the kitchen to begin working on something to eat.

Once the food was done I called Tunerk in to eat. I was certain he must be hungry after our long trip. I fixed us both big bowls full of ramen. Tunerk began downing his food as if it was his last meal. He paused and looked at me awkwardly. Then slowly swallowed the last bite and then bursted into a laughter. I asked him if he would like more he quickly replied yes.

He asked me why I need to Jung I explained to him what had happened with my father Then he did something that shocked me. He vowed that he would do as much as he could to help me find my father.

After diner i headed to my bedroom to get some rest for tomorrow I told Tunerk that he could listen to the radio if he would like but that he should be getting some rest for tomorrow as well. That night the last thought that crossed my mind was that I am no longer alone on this journey of mine.

"It looks like this wolf is no longer lone, but instead the leader of a new pack."-Tikaani