Air Temple Island

"We leave tomorrow, and everyone's packed…" Bara's thoughts were interrupted as Opal landed in his path.

"Bara, I had heard you were back." She happily said hugging him.

Bara hugged her back happily saying. "Hey Opal. It's good to see you." He pulled away. "I hear your trainings come a long way."

"I don't want talk about that. Are you okay?" Opal quickly asked.

Bara raised an eyebrow. "I'm standing in front you and clearly I'm walking around." He flicked her head. "Clearly you're still the same."

Opal huffed. "I was really worried about you. We all were."

Bara sighed, "I know, you all were. Everyone's been expressing that every time I see them, but I'm fine. I'm even going on a mission to Roku City and seeing what I can do about a spirit problem they're having."

"I'm going with you. When do we leave?" Opal demanded.

Bara chuckled. "Would you be like this with your brothers?"

"Of course, I would. If any of them disappeared and then returned telling me they were going on some mission, I'd insist on going along." Opal stated firmly.

Bara shrugged. "The more the merrier. We leave tomorrow. You can come with me, Tenzin, and his family to the docks. You should also know that Hong Li, Mako, and Prince Wu will be coming along as well. Now, if you'll…"

Opal began dragging Bara to the temple. "No, you don't. You're going to make me some tea and tell me exactly what happened."

"Okay maybe you have changed. You're certainly more commanding than I remember." Bara groaned.

Republic City Docks

Bara, Opal, Tenzin, and his family walked onto the dock to find Ling speaking with a young woman wearing a sleeveless Water Tribe robe that cut off at her black pants. He long brown hair was kept in a pony tail. She also had slightly tan skin, and red pupiled eyes. On her back there was a water tribe sword and at her sides two fans.

"Hey, who's that?" Bara asked curiously.

Tenzin replied, "That is Sukka."

"So, they let her out. I haven't even told them what I found out in the Heart of the World." Bara noted.

Tenzin said, "My mother vouched for her numerous times over the past year saying that her mind had been corrupted, but now it was clear. Tonraq begrudgingly allowed her out under strict probation. I have no idea why she is here.

She then noticed them and walked over before bowing to Bara. "I am truly sorry for all that I did to you and your friends. I understand if you can never forgive me for my actions, but I have been ordered to accompany you on this mission."

Bara raised and eye brow. "By who?"

"My Great Aunt Katara in an endeavor to make up for my past mistakes." Sukka replied.

Bara shrugged. "Well, if Aang could forgive Master Zuko, then I suppose I can forgive you. Just be aware that I will wary around you."

Sukka nodded. "Understood Avatar Bara. You are giving me more leeway then I deserve, and I am thankful."

She walked away leaving the group alone.

Then Hong Li showed up. "I see she's arrived. I've already informed Mako and he said he'll make sure to stick to Wu like glue throughout this venture."

Bara nodded as a car horn sounded and Mako and Wu stepped out. Wu had a pack on his back while Mako had two suitcases and a pack on his back. Not nearly as much as Bara thought and Mako was thinking the same.

Wu smiled as he approached the group. "Alright, I'm ready to have a good time."

"Is that all you're bringing Prince Wu?" Bara asked.

Wu nodded, "It is. I decided to pack light." He then sighed. "I've also been thinking a lot about what your showed and told me. No one ever took the time to tell me all that stuff before.

I realized that I need to become a better prince before becoming a good king. In that endeavor, I've had Mako training me to defend myself and I bought books on Earth Kingdom History. This pack on my back are just some of the more enjoyable."

Bara smiled. "Good, I'm happy for you Prince Wu."

"He's certainly rough around the edges when it comes to combat, but he's been willing to learn." Mako added.

Ling approached the group. "I see everyone has arrived. If you will please enter the sub, then we can get our journey underway."

Ocean Near the Fire Nation, Sub

Everyone was sitting in the seats as the sub swam through the water.

"I should have just gone myself. I could handle a few spirits." Meelo stated.

Bara looked to Jinora. "What happened to Meelo since I left?"

Jinora plainly replied. "He took Uncle Bumi's stories to heart and thinks himself capable of more than he can handle/"

Bara looked at the kid's forehead. "He does know he doesn't have his tattoos yet, right?"

Meelo quickly said, "That doesn't matter. I bet I could even beat you no problem."

Bara shot out his cable capturing Meelo.

"I win." Bara simply said.

Meelo tried to struggle free. "This doesn't count!"

"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know a soldier needed someone to say go." Bara sarcastically stated.

Ikki laughed. "He told you Meelo."

Bara cut off his cable and sat Meelo down. "I'll tell you what. Break free of this before we reach Roku City, and I'll declare you the winner." Meelo fell over as he began trying to struggle free. "That should keep him busy until we arrive."

Wu had walked over to Sukka. "You are quite the sight for sore…"

Mako dragged the young prince back to his seat. "I've already told you a million times that you can't hit on her. She was a part of that group that killed your aunt."

"Come on Mako. A girl as pretty as that couldn't possible have been…" Wu began until Sukka appeared and bowed to him.

"I'm sorry, but he is right. I was there when Zaheer killed her. If your guard wishes you to stay away, then you should." Sukka stated before walking off.

Wu seemed a little frightened. "Okay Mako. Message received."

Tenzin turned to Opal. "I want you to go with Bara wherever he is. Between the warnings he's received and her I fear something may happen to him."

Opal nodded. "Right."

Hong Li joined in. "Don't worry. Bara asked me to room with him and stick by his side. Though he did mean only because of the warning, but I'll be sure to keep an eye on her whenever she gets close."

Tenzin nodded.

Pema rested a hand on his shoulder. "Honestly Tenzin, aren't you being a little too suspicious of her. She's a member of the family after all. I mean your mother vouches that she's changed."

Tenzin said, "I will not take chances Pema. Bara vanished for two and a halve years and it happened on our island."

Pema nodded. "That's true, but it was out of everyone's control. Bara may have been affected by this, but Yu seems to think he'll be fine. He may need us, but we shouldn't crowd and protect him like this."

Tenzin sighed. "I know he has always been capable, but I can't help worrying about him."

Pema smiled. "I know and that's one of the reasons I love you."

"We are approaching Roku City now." Ling said.

Bara looked out his window finding a huge, domed city much that looked like Republic City. It also had vast farmlands, rivers, and lakes scattered around the outskirts of the dome.

It was a truly breathtaking sight as the fish swan around the dome. The sub moved towards a large door that opened allowing them in. The doors closed behind them and the water drained.

People in clothing then moved in taking putting the fish in containers. The sub was then picked up with metal claws, like in Zoafu, and dropped into some water contained behind some glass near a dock.

Ling stood. "It is time to depart. Follow me and I'll take you to our resort where you will all be staying."

Bara got up and grabbed his bag like everyone else. Only he also had to return the cable to his arm guards as Meelo hadn't managed to get lose.

"No fair. I was so close to getting out." Meelo complained.

Bara smiled and rubbed the kid's hair. "I'll tell you what, on the way back I'll tie you up again, and you can have the whole trip to break free."

"I'll get it then." Meelo stubbornly stated.

Bara just shook his head and left the sub.

Roku City

Bara looked up at the water. "So, what keeps the water from breaking in here or a Bender from simply breaking the glass? For that matter, how did Kura Sho make all this?"

"Much like Su Yin, Miss Sho explored the world. She was looking for sparks of inspiration trying to find the idea for her next big project. She met many friends along the way that she could trust.

She soon came up with the idea for an underwater city that she built with the help of many people. A clear majority of them being Benders. Sand Benders provided diverse types of sand that Fire Benders heated to form panes of glass.

She then had Benders of every ability known to man try their worst against every type of glass until finding one glass that withstood it all. Even against the likes of Lava and Combustion Bending

Water Benders kept the water away while a combination of technology, man, and Fire Benders put the dome together. Once that was done, she had the Water Benders drain the water. Earth Benders then moved proper earth in here.

Together they formed the lakes and rivers. Knowledgeable farmers began planting out farms as everyone came together building the city. Once everything was done, she offered everyone who worked on this a place in the city.

After everything was up and running, she was ready to unveil the city to the world inviting every world leader to stay for a week. All but Tonraq of the South accepted for obvious reasons."

He continued to tell them of the city as they made their way to the resort.

Presidential Suite

Once everyone got to the resort, they were taken to their rooms. Bara and Hong Li were taken to the presidential suite by Ling.

"Avatar Bara, as our honored guest, Miss Sho took the liberty of booking you the presidential suite. It shall be yours any time you come to visit Roku City unless used by another at the time." Ling stated.

They walked into a living room area that connected to a decent sized kitchen. There was a good-sized bathroom and two rooms with two beds each. Plenty of space for four people. Five if someone wanted to sleep on the couch.

Bara looked around. "Hong Li, let's take the right bedroom. We can see if Opal and maybe Jinora want to move up here."

Hong Li nodded. "Sounds good. This place is too big for just the two of us."

"I would like for you to get settled in, but Miss Sho would love to meet you as soon as possible." Ling stated.

Bara threw his bag in the right room and Hong Li did the same.

"That's fine. I've been looking forward to seeing her; however, I ask that you please get Opal to accompany me, and Hong Li will be coming as well." Bara stated.

Ling smiled. "Of course, Avatar Bara. Head to the lobby and I shall arrive shortly with the young Air Bender."

Ling left and once he was gone, Bara turned to Hong Li. "The spiritual energy in the city is odd. It's kind of like what I feel from a dark spirit, but different. I get that feeling strongest from the bottom level; however, it seems to be all over the city.

Almost like a blanket. I'm sure Jinora also felt it as we walked. On top of that, my gut is telling me that there's something off about this Ling guy. I didn't feel it in Republic City or in Roku City, but in this room… I'm not sure if we can trust him."

Hong Li thought about. "Is that why you want Jinora and Opal close? A little more back up in case something goes down."

Bara nodded. "I'm getting a sense that having more people around me wouldn't be a terrible thing hence why I'm bringing Opal with us."

Hong Li nodded. "Right. I'll be sure to be extra vigilant from now on."

Bara smiled. "Thanks."

The pair left the room heading for the lobby.

Home of Kuro Sho

Ling lead Bara, Hong Li, and Opal inside where they were met by an old woman with a cane. Her hair was white and tied in a bun. She carried herself well and her smile was genuine. She wore standard Fire Nation robes.

She stood next to a lady who seemed to be as old as Kya. Her long black hair was in a pony tail, she wore glasses, and had a clip board in hand. She to wore similar Fire Nation garbs like the old lady.

The old lady made her way forward and came to stand before Bara the smile never leaving her face as he bowed respectfully. "Thank you, Avatar Bara for coming to my city. I am Kuro Sho.

It is an honor to have you here and I apologize that I must ask you deal with our spirit problem. I had always hoped your first visit to our fair city would be as just an honored guest. Tell me, how do you find our fair city?" Kura asked.

"It is lovely. I can see the Fire Nation influence, but you've done an excellent job incorporating Earth Kingdom, Water Tribe, and Air Nation touches. I'm beginning to see why spirits may be attacking your city." Bara stated.

Kura said. "That's wonderful, but first introductions are in order. Now I believe the gentleman is Hong Li, husband of Miss Sato, if I remember correctly, but I do not believe that this young lady was present with the innovators or World Leaders."

"This is Opal Yin. Daughter of Su Yin and an Air Bender under Master Tenzin." Bara stated.

Kura nodded. "Yes, I remember meeting them both. Such lovely guest." She then motioned to the young lady. "This is my granddaughter Seph Sho."

She bowed with no smile like her grandmother's. "Pleasure to make your acquaintance."

Bara nodded. "Yeah, it's good to meet you to."

A man hurried into the house and whispered into Seph's ear.

When he was done, she said. "Grandmother, I must excuse myself. One of the projects I've been working on needs my attention."

Kura nodded. "By all means." Seph left and Kura turned to Bara. "Now, you said you had some idea why spirits are attacking my city."

"Yes, but first I would like to know where these spirit attacks have been happening?" Bara asked.

"Everywhere." Kura sadly shook her head. "Nowhere has been safe for my people."

Bara nodded. "That may be because there is a sort of blanket of spiritual energy covering the city that lessens the higher one gets. Normally that would be a good thing; however, this energy feels like another energy I've felt in the past.

It feels like dark spirits except it's more closely related to another spirit I fought these past two and a halve years. I would say it's exactly like the energy I encountered from two of his pawns."

Kura was concerned. "Oh dear. Do you think this spirit could be the cause of this?"

Bara nodded. "Not in the way you're thinking. Tell me, have you heard of Amon and Unalaq?"

Kura said, "I have. Amon lead the Equalist in Republic City. He had the power to strip people of their bending. Unalaq had Avatar Korra open the Spirit Portals."

"This spirit I fought, Kou, said he gifted Amon with Energy Bending and Unalaq with the knowledge of the spirit portals. He also informed me that he gifted another with two gifts.

I theorize that whatever's causing these attacks has something to do with Kou's gifts. Likely given to someone in your city." Bara explained, having been working this all out since arriving in the city.

"What should we do?" Kura asked.

Bara replied, "As I said, the energy blankets the street levels of the city, but we also have two spiritually inclined people in our group we brought with us. Myself and Tenzin's daughter.

We'll have try to pinpoint the source of this energy. It is also my hope to see these spirits. If they can be spoken with then we may gain some idea on where to look or what this is."

Kura nodded. "Thank you, Avatar Bara. I knew it was the right choice to ask you for help. Would you and your companions care to join me for tea before starting?"

Bara smiled. "We can save that tea for after we've finished our job."

Kura nodded. "Then at least you and your entire group should join me and my daughter for dinner tonight. I won't take no for an answer."

Bara chuckled. "Very well. I shall be sure to inform my group; however, I cannot guarantee that the turn out won't be more than us."

Kura smiled. "That's fine. It should be a lovely dinner regardless."

Bara's group left the house heading back to the resort.


Dark Green Demon: Ok, finally I got up to date with this story, hurray for me, I have to say that I am very happy to have heard those two friends who recommended it, I must say that the concept of two avatars, one is the true and the other it's just a representation of Raava, it's really a very original concept, I really believe that I haven't seen it in any other story, besides that although it seems difficult to do it, I think you have handled it very well. I also love that Korra is paired with your character (nothing against korrasami or homosexuality, I say that I have friends like that, which would make me hypocritical if it was for that. It's more than anything that this issue felt somewhat forced and out of nothing, I think I only saw them both as close friends, almost sisters).

I love how the story goes until now, of course I hate some parts that did not change, but I do not really hate them, because it seems you do it with a reason, I think it's okay, one small thing that bothered me, is that you leave a Little aside Bara's mother, especially after going through the loss of a husband and the disappearance even though he has returned from a son, biological or not, but well is your story and you will know why you do it. Now I would like to read where you are in this book, even though I really want to see a reunion between Bara and Korra, I think I can wait, especially out of curiosity to know what happens or relevance will be the whole issue with Kura Sho.

Quillion9000: I'm going to be completely and utterly honest up front. I just couldn't come up with a good idea for Bara's mother and her loss. I know it affected her greatly, but I wanted to come up with a better idea for this story than that of what you would generally see. I couldn't exactly come up with anything for that. That's why Yu asked Kya about her. Why there was only a sentence about her doing as well as can be expected of someone who lost her husband. then things sort of just continued on, and you didn't see her until Bara had returned.

Dark Blue Wing: Hehe, you're welcome, I think Bara is really good at teaching lessons, I hope Wu learns something. I would like to see something of Korra soon, but I can wait, especially because I am curious about what happened in Roku City.

Savoxgut: incredible, good way to teach something to someone, just guiding them a little, I hope that Prince Wu will serve this.