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The First Avatar: Legend of the Star
Book 2: Sun
Chapter 3: Kyora's Family
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2th Day of Summer 191ACS
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After Jinora and Virgo's shocking offer, Kyora was put to bed almost straight away, so she could really think on it. as the girl thought about the offer, her tiredness caught up with her and she was sent off to sleep, where she found herself dreaming.
Within the dream, she was once again in the form of Susanoo, just as she had been after the incident with Toroi (she refused to call the man her father anymore), but this time she was in full control of herself. She was in a garden filled with flowers of all kinds and colours, with a beautiful crystal fountain in the centre. A short distance away, lying lazily on the grass, was Tsukiyomi whom was content in napping the day away and not far from her was Amaterasu and a man she didn't remember, engaging in some kind of Mortal game called Pai Sho.
As her senses fully awakened, another man tapped her on the shoulder with a smile. "Come on Snow, Master Anima says it's time for our lessons. I'm going to need your help waking up Yomi." The man said. He was a friendly man with dark brown hair and emerald eyes. He wasn't much taller than Susanoo, in fact he was the second shortest of the Five Children of Izanagi. This was her brother, Terra.
"Of course brother." Susanoo answered. The dream felt odd, like experiencing a moment of your life that you can't quite remember. It was like Susanoo was aware that she was actually Kyora while also being unaware, like a paradox. Pushing the feeling out of her mind, the fair goddess followed after her elder brother and shook Tsukiyomi awake. The Moon Goddess didn't seem too happy about it but knew better than to argue with her elder brother, especially with Cain and Ama so nearby. The three youngest siblings left the garden via a bridge of crystal, hearing Cain mumble in defeat as they crossed it.
This was their home, a place that Izanagi liked to call the Star Country. The three young divines walked towards the large canopy that sat in the middle of a lake of clear blue water, each of them walking on the surface like it was nothing. Under the canopy, a pair of men sat in stone chairs and spoke quietly to each other. One was their teacher, the Divine of Knowledge: Anima, while the other was a man in gold and silver robes, decorated in the symbols of the Earth, Sun, Heaven, Moon and Stars. He turned to look at the arriving children. Susanoo felt the little girl within her gasp.
This was Izanagi…her father. He stared at her with blind eyes and smiled a hollow smile.
Kyora shot up in her bed, the dream world shattering around her. it was only a short time after dawn and the girl's sudden awakening caused her three roommates to stir back to consciousness.
"Are you okay Kyo? Did you have a nightmare?" Lyrae asked sleepily, rubbing her heavy eyes. Kyora shook her head, it certainly hadn't been a bad dream but the sight of Izanagi had made her awaken. With the other girls still dozy, Kyora stealthily slipped into the bathroom to bathe and dress before sneaking out of the room to hunt down Kona. As per usual, the man who had once been the Divine Anima was standing at the very edge of the Courtyard for the Council Delegates section of the Dormitories, watching the sun rise.
"Hello Kyora. I see you've had an Echo Dream." Kona greeted, not even looking at her.
"How do you know I had a weird dream?" Kyora asked curiously. Kona chuckled.
"The other Kami don't truly understand it. their Divine partners still have all their memories while the two of us do not. We slowly regain the memories of our old lives, the echoes of those times, through dreams. Like visions of the past. You wouldn't be seeking me out so early for any other reason, correct?" he said, finally turning to her. Kyora frowned a bit at the dark circles under his eyes, he clearly hadn't slept in a long time.
"I still don't really understand all this stuff about cycles and divines. It makes my head hurt." Kyora said, putting a hand on her forehead. Kona nodded.
"I understand that, even I don't truly understand the cycle business. It's odd that time would reset back to the same point whenever we are destroyed, it's like the Universe is a conscious being that wants us to succeed. I'd put it out of your mind little one, it's not necessary for you to worry." He reassured her before shooing her off. Kyora pouted a little but left anyway, it was pretty clear that Kona wanted to be alone.
Since no one else was awake yet, the young girl began to roam the areas of the temple she hadn't been to yet and ended up in the kitchens of the temple where she met most of her old servants from the estate. They explained to her that Jinora had hired them and apologised for taking her father's life, though the apology was hollow and Kyora didn't care much. The man they killed was no longer her father…the real Toroi died years ago, poisoned by greed and lust for power.
It was during this time that Azaia walked back into the kitchens from the pantry and the two Hoshins froze as they saw each other. Kyora looked ready to run away and Azaia wasn't sure what to do, especially with everyone watching her cautiously. She may have been more loved than her husband, but not by much.
"Kyora…I see you're alright. For what it's worth…I never wanted things to go like this. Had I known, I would have never revealed who you really were." She admitted. "I am deeply sorry." The woman bowed her head to the little girl who was once her daughter. Memories of their happy family from before the Avatar Business came back to them both and Kyora was unable to contain herself.
"I don't care about all that anymore. I forgive you for everything, I know you tried to protect me and I know you truly loved me." Kyora said, tears streaming down her face. Azaia crumbled at the sight of her child's tears and fell to her knees, hugging the girl gently.
As the two shared one last moment as mother and daughter, Kyora mumbled a question that had been bothering her. "Korra said that you gave me up as your child. Why did you do that? Did you not want me anymore? Because of the Avatar thing messing up your life?"
Azaia chuckled a little. "No Kyora, it wasn't about that. I heard that Mistress Jinora and her wife wanted to adopt you, they are good people and I believed they could give you the life we couldn't, the one you really deserve. I would like to go back to the way things were, but after what I've done, I don't think I deserve any part in your life."
Kyora bit her lip, "They asked me last night if I wanted to be their daughter but I don't know…" she said sullenly, part of her still blamed herself for what her parents had become; what if it happened to Jinora and Virgo too!?
Seeing the concerned look on Kyora's face, Azaia gently lifted her chin up with her fingers, so the two of them could face each other. "Kyora, you have always been the most loving and forgiving person I've ever known. You deserve to be happy and I believe they can make that happen. They both love and want you, the only thing stopping you is; do you love them? Think about it."
Kyora closed her eyes and began to go back through all the memories she had of the two airbenders, all the way back to the early days of spring. She remembered meeting them both, Jinora praising a painting she had done of Tenzin, Virgo teaching her and Maruka how to cook, the both of them teaching her to play Pai Sho and then beaming with pride, even when they lost to her. Warmth swelled in her chest and she could not help but smile.
"I think…I'll definitely be their child." Kyora said, smiling brightly as she made her declaration. The servants smiled at her childish innocence and Azaia chuckled light heartedly.
"Good girl. Now run along, your new mothers will be eager to hear your answer." She said, standing up and giving Kyora a pat on the head. The little Avatar nodded and skipped away, stopping at the door.
"Thank you. I love you mama." She said before skipping from the room.
Azaia walked past the other servants. In their eyes, she was a redeemed woman but in her own heart, she still felt unworthy of her child's love. Maybe she always would, but she hoped that one day she'd be able to stand behind Kyora again.
"Goodbye my little girl. I'll always love you." she whispered, crying silent tears as she returned to work.
Kyora ran quickly and eagerly to the Dormitories for the Air Nomad Council of Monks, navigating her way through the winding halls and up the steep stairways until she came to the top floor of the temple. As the Temple Matriarch, Jinora had the entire top floor to herself and her partner, so no other monks lived up here. Knocking gently on the door at the top of the stairs, Kyora began to frantically pat down her clothes and hair to make sure she appeared decent whilst also trying to figure out just how she was going to give her answer. Before she could work that part out however, Virgo opened the door and smiled down at her. The woman was already fully-dressed and ready for the day and Kyora realised that it must have been later than she thought.
"Good morning Kyora. We were just about to come down for breakfast." Virgo said with a smile. Kyora began to blush faintly.
"Um I-I wanted to say, I mean, I wanted to tell you, er wait that's not right. Um want I'm trying to say is Iwanttobeyourdaughterandacce ptyouroffer!" Kyora clapped her hands over her mouth with an embarrassed chuckle. Virgo sighed and kneelt down, patting the girl on the head calmly.
"Take a deep breath Kyo. Say what you want to say." The woman said reassuringly. Kyora obeyed her, breathing in deeply before releasing the breath.
"I wanted to tell you that I want to be your daughter and accept your offer. Please adopt me."
Virgo froze completely still for a moment, just staring at Kyora with a bewildered expression. Kyora began to get nervous at the silence, fearing that they may have changed their minds but before she could say anything, Virgo grabbed her and pulled her to a crushing embrace.
"By the spirits, thank you! I promise that Jinora and I will be the best parents ever!" she said, happy tears in her eyes. Jinora came running from the bedroom after hearing the commotion and upon seeing the little display, she joined in. Virgo, Jinora and Kyora sat their together on the door step, happily embracing.
"Kyora, thank you. I promise we will be the best parents we can be for you." Jinora said, stroking the young girl's hair.
"I know you will. I will do my best to be the best daughter as well! Thank you for accepting me Mama." She said, looking up at Jinora with a heart-melting smile.
Virgo mock-pouted. "Aw, if's she's Mama then who am I?"
Kyora giggled. "That's easy, you're Mommy!" she declared, her girlish giggles echoing down the stairs.
Jinora laughed with her. "Then I say we make this official. My family name is Zephyrus. My father told me it was the name of a Wind Spirit that represented the Western Wind, it is the name of all people whom call this temple home. In Air Nomad philosophy, the entire temple was family and those of blood relation or adoption were simply those closest to us. Every Brother and Sister in this temple is like your brothers and sisters just as we are your mothers. Will you accept our name?"
Kyora nodded with a bright smile. "Then I hereby name you Kyora Zephyrus, daughter to Jinora and Virgo Zephyrus of the Western Air Temple."
"Thank you Mama. I'm really happy to be in your family." Kyora said sweetly. Virgo and Jinora each took one of the girl's small hands and together, the three of them walked down to breakfast.
In one season, Kyora had gained friends, confidence and even a loving family. Even though the threat of the Light and Shadowbenders, the beast Ragnarok and her hidden powers as Susanoo loomed over her, Kyora walked with her head held high.
She had a family now, the rest of the world would have to wait.
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Avatar Extra:
Magic in the Avatar World and the Omniworld
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Many have speculated about whether or not magic exists in the Avatar World. Generally, the work of Spirits or bending is not considered magical, yet there is a concept of magic in the world like there is in ours. Within the TFA Universe, Magic does in fact exist and fits into two categories, otherworldly and natural.
Natural magic is utilised by the Omega Spirits, the beings responsible for the maintenance of creation. This magic gives control over things such as time, space and the various dimensions that make up creation. Otherworldly magic is the kind used by ordinary (or extraordinary) people from another dimension. The difference between Magic and supernatural or spiritual powers like bending, is that Magic utilises an omnipresent force known as Mana.
Mana does not exist in all dimensions (the Avatar World being one example) but magic is always possible in dimensions in which it does exist. Creation is also known as the Multiverse or the Omniworld. It is the concept that countless dimensions exist simultaneously outside of the understanding of any single being, even the Omega Spirits.
Each dimension in the Omniworld has a Physical realm, a Spiritual realm and a Divine Realm. The Physical realm is the one inhabited by humans and animals or other races of mer. The Spiritual Realm is the afterlife and the home to the spirits that run small matters such as the water and fire of the dimension. And lastly, the Divine Realm houses the god or gods of the dimension, the ones who govern the entire dimension. Also, each dimension gets three tribunals of Omega Spirits (nine in total) to decide the world's natural law. The exact relationship between the God and the Omega Spirits is unknown.
The Omniworld encompasses my entire series, including non-avatar fan fiction (such as my planned Fairy Tail one) and Original work. Travel between dimensions IS possible, but only for people known as the Union Souls. A normal person has an incarnation of themselves in every universe (Silver, Will and Kyora appear in all my stories as different incarnations) while a Union Soul does not. The reason for the Union Soul only rule is to prevent two incarnations fighting each other. This does however allow two incarnations to swap worlds so they still don't meet.
This means I can do crossover mini-series between my fics, other peoples (if they want and agree) and any world I decide I want to be a part of the Omniworld.
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Avatar Trivia:
Book 2 Chapter 3
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Jinora and Virgo's family name is the name of a Greek god of the western wind.
The extra has a double purpose. It means that people can request one-shots from other universes or cross-overs. I will do them for each requester personally and free of charge (not a commission based deal). Consider it a gift, though it will take longer if you want a longer one-shot or mini-series. Have a request, PM me the details. I may refuse if I don't like the subject (unlikely since A LOT of bad stuff happens in TFA), I also may refuse if you request a lemon or a series I don't know. Have fun with that.
I'm pretty excited to unveil a new character in chapter 5.
Several characters have different plans for Kyo and Ragnarok. I may decide to end the story with a poll so people can chose which ending they want…or I may write all endings.
I wanted to redeem Azaia but kill Toroi simply because whenever I wrote Toroi, he came out crueller than I wanted. Azaia had the opposite problem and was always too nice when I wrote her. Characters keep deciding their lives for themselves!
The One-Shot/Mini-Series/Crossover requests are now being taken! I will only do one at a time and do them in order of when i get them. I'll leave notes when i have to stop for whatever reason. I'm doing this mostly to take my mind off of certain things, as writing is the only thing keeping me together right now.
Hope you liked it!
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