"It was an accident." That was what Zuko had said to his crew when he used an element he hadn't been meant to. He wasn't the Avatar. The Avatar was supposed to be in the Earth Kingdom, hidden by its walls. Unless the old Avatar had died long ago ... and had already been replaced fifteen years ago. AU.

Brutally attacked by a Madness-crazed Stein, Spirit must cope with wounds both physical and emotional while the DWMA gears up to confront Ashura. Rumors and lies abound, few know the truth, and if he cannot conquer his own Fear and resonate with Shinigami everything will fall apart. Warnings for sexual violence/triggering imagery.