"Well who could that be?" inquired Ryuu's wite, Yukiko. The door was just banged on by some eager civilian wanting her attention. She waltz over as another bang filled her ears, "I'm coming, I'm coming," she shouted as she reached for the knob, "It's very late, what do you even-" she opened the door to reveal Kunsu's weak body leaning on Usagi. She had a desperate look on her face, "may we come in?

She made no objections, she moved out of the way, welcoming the two siblings. Usagi led her brother to the sofa; he laid down as she sat by his feet. Yukiko stuck her head up the stairs, "Xing, come down, now!" she then walked over to Usagi, "what happened?"

"We were attacked by elite Earth Kingdom enforcement called the Dai Li. They said how the lower-class is revolting because of Kunsu's speech; they thought of it as starting a revolution. They wanted to take Kunsu to the Earth King, but he declined, saying he had to stay here."

"Did they attack him? Is that why he's out cold?" interrupted Yukiko.

"What's going on?" Xing cried as she marched down the stairs. She saw Usagi talking to her mother, and Kunsu passed out on the couch.

"Earth Kingdom agents attacked Kunsu," her mother whimpered.

"Well, not exactly. They did attack, and we were about to be arrested, but something incredible happened! Kunsu's eyes began to glow and he became so powerful; he had the Dai Li running. When it was over, he fell to the ground. I think he was in the Avatar State! I've been reading about it recently, and it is described as glowing eyes and overwhelming amount of power. I think he was even airbending, something he's never done."

Yukiko's eye widened, "his energy is drained then, he used it all protecting you and himself. I'll make some calming tea for both of you. Xing, help Usagi carry him up to the guest chamber." Xing nodded and walked over. She took him by the legs, and Usagi took him by the arms. Together they lifted him up the stairs and into the guest room.

When Kunsu regained consciousness, the sun up filling the room with warm light. He didn't know where he was or what happened the previous night, he just remembered that he was about to be taken by the Dai Li. He tried to get out of the bed, but his body wouldn't let him. He could barely move, "ah!" he cackled, "hello?" He heard thuds outside the door, and the knob slowly turned. The door exploded open and Usagi ran inside, "thank goodness your okay!" Behind her was Xing and her mother. Usagi came alongside Kunsu's bed and hugged him; he moaned in pain.

"What happened?" he moaned, "where am I?"

Yukiko followed inward and handed him a cup of tea, "drink up, this tea contains strong herbs that should help you get better." Kunsu slowly moved his hand to his mouth, but then Usagi aided the process. Once he drank the tea, he felt his body reacting well to it.

"You entered the Avatar State, and used up all your energy," Usagi told him. He began remembering what happened; Usagi continued, "I didn't know where to go, so I came to Ryuu's house. Yukiko welcomed us into her home and took care of you overnight."

Kunsu gave her a grin, "thank you."

Yukiko returned the smile, "of course. I'm sorry to hear what is happening to the Earth Nation, but I don't think the king has any right to blame you. You've been through so much in the past few days, and he's already blaming you?"

Kunsu took another sip of tea, "I dunno, I did say some encouraging words…maybe I should speak with the king."

"No Kunsu," Usagi yelped, "you have to stay here-firebending, remember?"

"And when she means here, she means here!" It's not safe to return back to your house, anymore. I ask you to stay with Xing and I." invited Yukiko.

"Well, thank you, but I'm the Avatar, 'protector of the world.' I should be protecting the innocent people in the Earth Kingdom."

"Yet you are not prepared how to protect them," chimed in Yukikio, "my guess is my husband is over there right now, and my guess is he purposely didn't tell you. You aren't ready to save anyone…not yet."

"Besides," Xing finally spoke, "by 'speak with' I'm sure the Dai Li meant to throw you in jail so you can't cause anymore problems ," she paused and smiled sympathetically, "not saying you are the problem."

"It's best you stay here, ignore the problems, and continue firebending. The Order of the White Lotus will shut down the revolution and everything will go back to normal." Yukiko cheered.

Kunsu sighed, "but my mother…"

Usagi placed a hand on his shoulder, "she'll be fine, now get some rest, drink some tea; we'll check in on you in a bit.

Usagi's comforting words made him able to get good sleep.

Everything will be just fine…

Dai Li agents stepped into a large office; one man stood in front of all of them. He wore a large green coat and had his slick black hair in a long braid.

"The Avatar has escaped from us, sir," one Dai Li agent choked.

The man in the coat scowled, "then the Avatar has become an enemy of Earth Nation territory. Make sure he does not step foot on our grounds! Understood?"

"Yes sir, but he is currently mastering the elements," responded the agent.

"No matter. He will surely come sooner or later," the man in the coat smiled, "and you will take him out.

To be continued...

(Sorry for not uploading lately, I hope to get back into a normal schedule soon!)