Tenzin POV
I wake up to the chatter of birds. I think to myself, today will be a good day. The sun is shining. I look out my window. Everything seems so calm and peaceful. I have never felt better.
Then the thought hits me. How do break the news to Lin? Pema has confessed her love for me, and I think I feel the same. I love Lin but I'm in love with Pema.
Lin is not going to take the news too lightly. I don't know how to tell her. Pema told me I need to get rid of her, but I still care for her. I don't want to hurt her.
Lin POV
I'm sitting in a dark room. My hands are tied behind my back. I can't move my feet. There's a voice saying, "Well well look who it is. Lin Bei Fong." A shiver runs down my spine. The voice continues, "The strongest earthbender next to her mother. I wonder what she would do without her bending... Let's find out." No, that's impossible. Only the avatar can take away bending. I feel a finger on my forehead. Suddenly I feel as though part of me is gone. Try as I might to earth bend myself, free nothing works. I try to scream but nothing comes out. "You will thank me for taking your bending some day."
I sit straight up in bed. Sweat runs down my forehead. I look at my surroundings. I'm still in my room. A sigh escapes my mouth as I plop back onto my pillow. It was just a dream. I metal bend my badge just to be sure. Staring at the ceiling I decide to get up.
I eat a quick breakfast. I begin to metal bend my uniform on when I realize that it's Sunday. I have today off. Maybe I can go visit Tenzin. I know I'll surprise him.
I think he will enjoy it if I wear something a little more dainty. I find a green dress in my closet. It flows down to my feet. It is strapless and ripples when I walk. My hair is usually pinned up to look short, but I know Tenzin prefers when it's down. My long black wavy hair cascades down past my shoulders. Examining myself in the mirror I smile. Tenzin will be happy to see me.
I ride a boat to Air Temple Island. Seasickness quickly over comes me. I have always felt safer on land. The island is not far. As we reach the dock my excitement grows. Land. Sweet land.
Walking towards Tenzin's quarters, suddenly I hear laughing. It's coming from the beach. Curious, I walk towards the laughter.
Tenzin's POV
I kiss Pema on the forehead.
"You're going to break it off with THAT woman aren't you?"
"I will. I just don't want to hurt Lin. I have known her since I was a child."
She signs. "Just soon please. I can't stand you with her."
"I know. I would like to still remain friends with her." The look on her face tells me she didn't want me to even remain friends with Lin. I tickle her side to make her smile. She giggles profoundly.
Lin's POV
The laughter grows louder as I approach. I expect it to be two young love birds. Peering around the corner, I see Tenzin tickling Pema's side. My eyes grow wide at the sight. He leans down and kisses her! My shock quickly turns to rage. I walk out to where I am visible.
"Lin I..." He sees my enraged look. "Lin this isn't what you think." He begins, but I cut him off. I stomp on the ground and launch him in the air he falls to the ground ill prepared.
"OH! This is exactly what it looks like!" I scream on the verge of tears.
"You choose HER! She is only TWENTY-ONE! She is FIFTEEN years younger than YOU!" The tears start to run down my cheeks.
"Lin I didn't want to hurt you." He says gently.
"Too late for that!" I say through a sob.
"Lin I didn't want it to end like this." He stares at me pleading. I start to walk away. "Lin wait." He starts after me. I walk faster. I make it to the boat and stand there back turned from the island as the boat leaves the dock.
Tenzin's POV
I watch as the women I loved for so many years runs away from me. What have I done? This was all a mistake. Why did I have to kiss Pema? Why did it have to end like this?
Lin's POV
I go to my mother's house instead of my own and knock on the door.
"Lin what's wrong?" she asks concerned.
"It's… it's Tenzin!" I say through tears. She pulls me into a hug and strokes my hair.
"Shh it's okay Lin. Now tell me what happened."
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