You are all amazing people. It is not your fault I haven't uploaded in FORVER. Crazy busy, school and the like. And, I don't have a very good memory, and sadly lacked the means to get a disc copy of season three….until now. As a special treat, I'm uploading this entire season of content, today!
So count yourselves sort of lucky here.
(Actually the elephant-rhino in the room we're not going to mention is that I only had these discs for a little while, and had to make the best of what I could. So it's my way of trying to apologize…while also getting this down so you aren't subjected to another several months of waiting. But as I said, we're not going to mention that.)
Just to clear things up. The president was how he was to Aang for two reasons. A: Worried about a power struggle. B: Yeah, he did blame Aang and Korra both for the problems. They're technical almost the same person.
Note: Because this is told from Aang's Pov, none of the stuff with the Red lotus will not be included. Their plans for taking out 2 avatars will not be revealed.
Quick thing, last chapter I made a mistake. I just found out that traditionally, all air nomads were airbenders. All their children were born benders.
Also, Aang might be a bit more polite and charismatic about the air bender thing, but you have to remember how these people acted. They wanted nothing AT ALL to do with being monks and nuns.(Personally, if Aang showed up on my door step and told me I were and air nun now, I would go without a moment's hesitation...but I'm a fan who has to be told that she is not an air nun by her friends.)
Thanks to anyone who reviewed, especially C.E.W, who had a lot of questions. Yes, reunions will be awesome. And yes, Aang;s return does complicate the Red lotus stuf...but not really. Because they can be in the Avatar state at the same time. But yes.
The president doesn't like Aang because he's afraid that Aang will take over Republic city. Sorry that wasn't as obvious as I indented
Oh and I also found out that traditionally all air nomads were benders, so sorry for my misprint there in the last chapter.
Anyway, sorry for the wait, here it goes. Without further adieu, chapter four
Aang watched as the air acolytes pulled the airships down to the island. He was with his family and Korra and her friend's airship door opened and Korra's friend Asami appeared. "Did someone order a fully equipped future industries airship?" She said
"It's perfect!" Korra said. "Thanks, Asami.
"I figured if were going to Ba Sing Se to search for new airbenders we should do it in stile."
"We really should be going by sky bison..." Aang muttered to himself.
His grandchildren Meelo and Ikki ran up.
"Yay, airship!" Meelo said.
"I want to see!" Ikki said, jumping onto an airball and making Aang inwardly smile. Meelo followed his sister with his flying lemur.
"Well you guys are gone, Pema and I will hold down the fort," Kya said as she knelt down by the baby, Rohan, picking him up. "Who's excited to spend some time with your aunt Kya?" She said, just as Rohan decided to puke on her. "Oh."
Pema walked over to Kya. "Oh, he likes you." She said as Kya used waterbending to take care of her...situation.
Aang turned back to the others as Mako walked up over to Korra, and she walked over to him. "Mako, I'm so glad you hear."
Mako took of the thing he had been carrying. "Of course Korra, um avatar" He looked over at Aang nervously, the way many people did nowadays. "Um, avatars?" Aang shrugged and Mako turned back to Korra. "Um, avatar Korra." He stood straighter, going into his police mode and making Aang's life of not laughing very difficult. "As soon as I received your message I proceeded to contact various locations within the earth kingdom as ordered by you...one of the avatars."
"Right," Korra said sarcastically. "The avatars thank you for your loyal service." Korra left the sarcasm. "Did you find any more leads?"
Aang perked up, although he knew he probably didn't belong in this conversation. "Yes, did you?"
"There are reports of popping up al over the earth kingdom. I marked the villages on this map. You guys can take it with you." He said, handing it to Korra.
She took it "Actually I was kind of hoping you could come to."
Aang gulped and quietly walked away from the two and over two Bolin, who seemed to be the only one not previously occupied in a conversation. "I missing something aren't I."
"Yeah."
Ikki and Meelo came gliding out of the airship on air balls over to their parents, complaining that Jinora got to go but they didn't. Aang walked over to them and knelt by the two. "If new airbender show up hear we won't be around to teach them. There are going to need lots of help from experienced airbender to get started. You two have a big responsibility."
Ikki perked up. "Really? Me, a teacher?"
Aang nodded.
"Those maggots will bow to me!" Meelo exclaimed, and Aang winced.
"Their...your family now, just remember that."
"Go easy on them son," Tenzin said, and Aang stood up.
They sat around a table on the inside of the airships, Majo with his map from before. "As of now, these are the towns we've gotten reports about airbender from. It looks like we can hit up most of them before we get to Ba Sing Se."
"We're going bring the air nation back from the brink of extinction after all these years," Aang said, tears still threatening, even now. He turned to Korra. "And it's all thanks to you."
They stood on the edge of a town, as a man who was probably a mayor or the like ran forward.
"Avatar Aang, Avatar Korra, Oh it is such an honor to have you come to our humble village." He said, bowing.
"Thanks," Korra said casually.
"So we heard you have a new airbender around." Aang said, trying hard to hide his excitement. "Can we see him? Is here now?"
"Kuon and his family will be joining us shortly for a special dinner. Please," The man said, gesturing. "Right this way."
They sat around the dinner table with Kuon and his family, the Avatar's taking the heads of the tables, as was only befitting.
"Kuon has been the talk of the town ever since he got airbending; he's like a local celebrity." The mayor began.
"I," Aang glanced over at his family. "We, that is to say, are so honored to meet a fellow airbender." Aang said.
"Oh, I just still think of myself as a simple farmer, who can airbend!" He said, demonstrating my using airbending to make Bolin's plate of food, come to him. Aang couldn't help but laugh to himself…remembering meeting Toph. It fell down of his to face and back into his hands. "Oh, I'm so sorry. I still don't have total control yet."
"Oh, meditation helps with that." Aang said excitedly.
Kuon gave him an odd look, before the conversation continued.
"No worries," Bolin announced. "I love pie! And so does Pabu." He added, as the fire ferret decided that the rest of the pie was his to.
"Well, you so much more than just a simple farmer now. Harmonic Convergence changed everything."
"Tenzin, don't scare the poor man. Remember, air nomads are a simple people. A people of course, a nation, that you are helping to rebuild." He said to Kuon.
"You represent the future of a culture that is being reborn." Tenzin added. "You're going to help us rebuild."
"Um, I'm going to do what now?" Kuon said, clearly confused. "The only thing I planning to rebuild is my barn."
"But you must come with us to the northern air temple!" Tenzin said.
"Well I think I can't do that. I have a family and a farm."
"Of course you can! This is of the utmost importance."
Aang was having a serious flash back, a flash back to the Great Divide. Unfortunately this conflict could not be resolved with a lie about weight year olds and the game of Redemption.
"Of course your family would come to, to become Air Acolytes." Aang said, trying to diffuse the flame.
"Your wife will understand!" Tenzin said.
"What?! No, I do not understand." She said.
"Daddy, I don't want to be an Air Acolyte." His daughter said. "Why do the bald men want to take us away?"
"Nobody going away sweetheart." Her mother said.
"Actually, these bald men do want to take your father and you away to the Northern Air Temple, but it's for a good cause." Korra said. "Your dad is and air bender now and he should learn about his culture."
"I think there's been some sort of misunderstanding," Kuon said. "I'm not going with you, I might be able to airbend, but that doesn't make me a monk. I'm no air nomad, no monk. "Kuon said, meeting Tenzin's glare.
"Um, okay maybe we should have some desert huh?" The mayor said nervously.
"Sir you must understand, you're an airbender now. And there are thousands and thousands of years of culture you must learn about." Tenzin said. "There are skills you must master."
"You expect me you abandon my entire life?" Kuon said. "You expect my family to abandon their lives? No, no sir." Kuon said, standing up. "I'm not going anywhere with you and I think you should leave."
Tenzin looked shocked.
Aang didn't know what to say.
Jinora wanted to help this crazy man. "But," She said, unsure. "There are so many things you can do with airbending."
"I might be able to airbend, but I'm no monk. Now, I really do think it's best for you to leave."
And so they left, going back to the air ship in defeat. They sat around the table, talking.
"In my head I saw that playing out differently." Korra said.
Aang rubbed his temples. "It doesn't make sense. Why would anyone with airbending not want to come and be and air nomad?"
"Maybe we should have stayed and tired harder to convince him." Asami said.
"Or we could have thrown him into a potato sack and forced him into the ship." Bolin said.
"That's how they got me to join the united forces," Bumi offered from the couch.
"No, we cannot force people into the air nation; it's the element of freedom after all. I just wish…some people would be more…understanding." Aang said. "We can't coerce people…or throw them into potato sacks."
"But not worry!" Tenzin said. "There are plenty of other airbenders out there who will be happy to come with us."
Except, there weren't. Aang tried talking to them, about spiritually stuff and the ability fly, but not even the avatar's peace making skills seemed to work. It didn't help that Tenzin seemed to be telling some people the wrong things. Mother's don't usually like the ideas of tattoos on their children.
And so, it was back to the meeting table.
Tenzin sighed. "I'll really thought I had that last guy. Who doesn't want a bison as their best friend?"
Aang felt a pang, remembering Appa. The girls had brought him back…but Appa….it still hurt.
"It's okay Tenzin; I still want to be an air nomad."
"It's a bit different for you Bumi."
"Okay," Korra said standing over the map. "We've tried it your way and people just don't seem to be responding, now we're going to try it my way. It's time for a little tough love." She said, making a fist.
But that didn't work either, as this guy seemed to be content to confine himself to living in a basement forever. Although his mother had been very friendly. Aang had decided that Tenzin should stay behind on that one.
And it was back to the meeting table!
"Korra, I thought we were talking about not forcing people?" Aang said.
"It's called tough love." Korra said.
And Aang was back to comparing her to Toph.
"I guess all that's left now is to go to Ba-Sing-Se and try our luck there." Tenzin said.
"I don't know what to do." Korra said.
"Well, maybe you've got to more to get them excited." Bumi said. "You need to add a little razzle-dazzle."
"Yeah, razzle-dazzle." Bolin said. "We could but on some sort of airbending street performance!"
"I was going to say we could cover Tenzin's robes in sequins, but that's even better." The two of them turned, smiling.
"It sounds absolutely ridiculous." Korra said.
Aang smiled, remembering the twelve year old kid he would always be at heart. "Let's do it!"
"Yes!" Bolin said. "That's enthusiasm people!"
They stood before a crowd, Bolin with a mega phone and for some odd reason…a mustache. "COME ONE COME ALL! Come see the amazing airbenders that well leave you amazed! First up, he's a man with tattoos! He's a master! You know him as the sun of avatar Aang! He shaves every hair on his head, every day! It's…Tenzin!"
Tenzin threw of his robes, airbending a circle around him and flying around the circle. People oohed and aahed, and Tenzin floated around on an air circle.
"Now, now ladies and gentleman," Bolin continued. "Please, be quiet, I have some very important information. We've heard that an escaped fire convict has been spotted nearby. Now, I don't want to panic anyone, but if you see a firebender with a red scarf,"
Mako walked forward, murmurs going around in the crowd. "I am the escaped convict." He said with, uh, little enthusiasm! "And you will all reap my fire." He said, throwing a burst of flame into the air. People gasped though.
"Oh no!" Bolin said. "Who will save us?"
Aang and Korra stepped forward, each taking a stance. "We will! With our airbending skills!"
People gasped in wonder and awe. As people usually do when they see two avatars that have a habit of saving the world.
Mako was treated to the pleasure of taking a short flight into the air, in the middle of a cyclone. Aang was a little concerned Korra might have enjoyed that more than was necessary, seeing as he had not expected her to do that, but had rolled with it.
"Hey!" Mako said. "Let me go. This is not what we rehearsed."
Korra laughed, sharing a laugh with Asami.
Oogi flied overhead, doing a spinney circle. "With the power of air, even this beast can float, like a feather!" Bolin announced. Bumi stepped up, throwing some air punches. "Look what can be accomplished, in only a few short weeks of practice!" Jinora flew overhead, looping around and landing on a stone pillar. "No, no, don't be afraid folks. She may be young, but she is in full control." People cheered and clapped. "Ladies and Gentlemen, if you or anyone you know is an airbender, send them our way!" He said. "Master Airbenders Tenzin and Aang and Avatar Korra would love to teach them all they know!"
And….the crowd dispersed, but one kid ran forward.
"Hey," He said. "Hello. If you're looking for airbenders you just found one!" He said, shouting several gusts of air out of his hands. "I want to join you guys."
Their faces lit up. "Get outta town!" Bolin said.
Korra looked over at Tenzin. "We've got our first recruit."
"Check this out!" Aang said, pulling out his marbles. "We're happy to be able to teach you kid."
"Just to be totally clear," Korra said firmly. "We're going to be heading to Ba-sing-se, then to the Northern air temple to live as nomads and rebuild the air nation. All that sound good to you?"
"Yeah," The kid said. "Ba-sing-se, rebuild the temple, air nomad whaddyado-I'm in. Let's go right now."
"This is going to be so great!" Bolin exclaimed, jumping in the air. "You're going to love it, ah-real quick, what's your name?"
"Kai. So when do we hit the road?" Kai asked.
"Hang on a second, Kai." Tenzin said. "Where are your parents?"
"We can't have you come without permission." Aang said.
Kai's face fell. "My parents are…gone."
Aang's smile fell.
"You're an orphan?" Bolin said.
Kai nodded. "It happened about a year ago. My home town was raided by outlaws, but my parents fought back against them. I was so scared," He said, looking up. "But they told me not to worry, they would protect me. And they did. My parents saved me, and the entire village. But they died in the fight. Mom and Pop meant everything to me. They were my whole life. Ever since then, I've been on my own and on the run. Those same outlaws are still after me."
Aang throat tightened as he bent down and put his arm on the boys shoulder. "Kai, it's alright now. I know what's it's like to lose your family, but you can find a new family, people who will take care of you. I know we can never replace them but, we will be here for you. You don't have to run anymore." He straightened.
"I'm so sorry about your parents," Tenzin said.
"We'll keep you safe," Korra said. "Come on." She said, and they all boarded the airship.
Once they were all aboard, Mako looked back out the window, at people riding up on motorcycles. "Guys, I think we got trouble."
"Release the boy, or we'll take him by force," A man called from outside. His men stepped forward in unison, earth bending up small boulders.
"The outlaws," Kai said. "They're after me. Let's get out of here!" He said, tugging on Korra's arm.
"We're not running from anyone," She said, catching Aang eye. These people were messing with the wrong avatars.
They went up to the opened doors.
"You're days of harassing an innocent boy are over," Aang said, deadly serious.
"If you want Kai," Korra said. "You'll have to go through us."
They jumped forward with airbending, as the boulders came up to meet them and they hit them away. They both came up with airbending, pushing the men back. The head man grunted and stepped up, sending boulders at them that met only stone walls. Korra punched forward with earth bending and he flew a few feet in the air before meeting the ground again.
"This is the end of your time harassing this innocent boy," Korra continued, stepping forward. "You outlaws are going to prison."
"Outlaws? Innocent boy?" The man said confused, as they stepped forward. "I'm a sheriff and these are my deputies and this kid is a thief. Whatever he told you was a lie. We've been chasing him for months." He said, as the other came out of the air ship.
"Where's Kai?" Korra said, looking back at them.
"Right here," Mako said, bringing Kai over. "I found him slipping away."
"I was going to the bathroom!" He said desperately.
"With you sack of gold?" He said, throwing the sack to the sheriff.
"I told you! I found that on the road!"
"Enough with the lies kid, I want the truth." Mako said.
"The truth is, he's the outlaw." The sheriff said. "He spent his entire life as an orphan until he got adopted by a real nice family about six months ago." Mako gave Kai over to two of the deputies. "And how does he repay them? By taking their entire life's-savings. We've been after him ever since."
"Is that true?" Korra asked Kai.
"The person that stole that stuff was the old me. Once I got airbending, I changed. I don't knee how else to explain it." He said. "But I feel like airbending chose me for a reason. Like I'm a new person. I'm sorry, please!" Kai shouted desperately, as they took him away. "You have to listen to me!" But the men took him away.
"Are, are you taking him back to the orphanage?" Bolin said, his voice quavering.
"No. He's headed to jail." The sheriff said grimly.
"Wait," Aang said gravely. "You have the money back, let us take Kai."
"Father, do you really want our first new member or the air nation to be a liar and a thief?" Tenzin asked.
Aang turned to Tenzin. "Tenzin, I know from experience that people can change. Kai would not be the first time I've seen it happen." He said, remembering times…so long ago. The western air temple, Zuko. "We could not have won again the fire nation, so long ago, if Zuko had not come to teach me fire bending. We went from being enemies, to friends. People can change. People, deserve second chances."
"Do you want this kid or not?" The sheriff asked.
"Yes, you can release Kai to us." Aang said.
Kai was elated. He ran to Aang and hugged him, which quite surprised him. "Thank you!" He said.
"Don't make us regret it." Korra said, smiling.
"Welcome to the family little bro!" Bolin said. This commenced a big group hug that Aang even insisted his son Tenzin, join in on.
And that's it for this chapter!
Yes, Jinora tried to say something to convince Kuon. She needed a line in there.
Yeah, I'm mean, I didn't resurrect Appa. I feel like a terrible person. Or Momo for that matter to. He was the most important part of team avatar. Bumi didn't ask them where Aang was, no. He asked where MOMO was. But yeah, Jinora and Korra only brought Aang back.
But….smile. Just remember in the future that Appa was Aang's spirit guide…I have plans.
Spinney circle. Yes I meant to right that. (Inside joke)
Yes, Aang pulled out the marble trick. It is a sacred move.
No, Katara did not travel by sky bison all the way back to republic city. She's way too old for that.
Also, I had to compress some parts because I was running a little long in length. I had to do some stuff like that.
Hope you enjoyed, next chapter we visit the earth queen!
Oh and yes, you are not the only ones excited for the end of this season. IT WILL BE EPIC. And maybe, I might just surprise you.
Have a fantastic day.
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