Pronunciation Guide;
Fara - Fair-ra
Tavi - Ta-vee
This is the first time Jazmyn has seen a probending match. Dayno brought her along to share with her his love for the sport as well as the Fire Ferrets. While her brother was dressed in black with shades of green, Jazmyn was dressed in red summer clothes mixed with a bit of blue, such as a red sleeveless shirt.
"You're gonna love this, Sis."
"Don't be too sure, bro," she smirked.
Once the match started, Jazmyn found herself instantly hooked. The Polar Bear Dogs vs. The Fire Ferrets.
"Bolin takes the lead fighting Naheem with Luko and Fara fighting off Haral and Tavi," the announcer said. Luko, a young brown-haired hazel-eyed man, was the firebender in the team while Fara, a young red-haired blue-eyed woman, was the waterbender. Both of the teammates almost looked the same in terms of body weight, having an athletic build. Their opponents almost looked like real polar bear dogs but in human size. Niheem is the spiky blondish brown haired and green-eyed opponent firebender acting as the leader. Haral is the curly blonde haired and blue eyed teammate waterbender fighting Luko. Her twin sister Tavi is the straight blonde haired and the same eye coloured earthbender in the group squaring off with Fara.
With every round, it would be one team winning after another, eventually making it a tie. In the third and last round, the Fire Ferrets came on top with their own surprise attack, such as Fara's water trick to Niheem which he didn't see coming.
"The Fire Ferrets win once again!" the announcer shouted gleefully.
Both Jazmyn and Dayno cheered along with the thunderous audience. As soon as the Ferrets took their helmets off while waving to the crowd, Jazmyn noticed the earthbender's eyes. "Whoa! Who in the world has eyes like that? It's insane. Yet undeniably striking." The team continued waving just as they exited the ring.
Dayno noticed his sister's curious glance then she looked at him confusedly. "What?"
"I saw that," he smirked.
"Saw what?"
"You were looking into the eyes of Bolin."
"Bolin? Don't tell me you know the whole Fire Ferret team…or do you?"
"Yip."
"Okay, now I'm even more curious," she said. "Tell me about them. And extra note, I'm not interested in the earthbender if that's what your mischievous look is implying."
"Uh huh, sure. Let's go, there's a friend I want to quickly say hello to."
As they started walking, Dayno said, "I actually know Bolin from Asami and Avatar Korra. Sometimes he and his older brother Mako, who used to be the firebender in the team before applying for Republic City police work, come and hang out with them at Asami's house and swim in her pool. The brothers and I became good friends too after Asami introduced me to them. Mako is more serious than Bolin who's more of a fun-loving goofball. Both are loyal to the core and great allies when their friends need them."
"Sounds very intriguing."
"On a random note," he said. "When are Dad and I gonna hear you sing again?"
"Whoa, bro," she chuckled. "I haven't sang since…you know."
"But do you want to again?"
She looked deeply at her brother. "Yes…I do."
"Good," he nudged playfully. "Exactly what I wanted to hear."
Jazmyn laughed. He knocked on a door.
"Who is it?" shouted a female voice.
"It's me, Dayno."
"Come on in!" a male voice said.
He opened and the two entered the Fire Ferrets' room which stood almost close to the ring. Jazmyn secretly was surprised that Dayno, by friend he probably meant friends, came here. The three teammates turned to see their guest.
"Hey, look who's here!" Bolin exclaimed. It was also him who called out just now.
They all cheered as they gathered to give Dayno a hug.
"Good to see you guys. Bolin, Fara, Luko, this is my baby sister Jazmyn."
"Who you calling baby? I am a year younger than you, you know," his sister said proudly.
"She's feisty. I like it," Fara said.
Jazmyn shook hands with all of them, wearing a big grin on her face. "Simply enchanted to meet the Fire Ferrets in person. You guys were amazing tonight."
"Thanks," Bolin smiled.
"First time watching a match?" Luko said.
"Yeah," she said, astounded. "How did you guess?"
He shrugged coolly.
"But I have heard of pro-bending before. I know some people who like it, back in the North Pole."
"You're from the North Pole?" Fara asked, eyes nearly widening.
Jazmyn nodded.
"Don't mean to assume but the red clothes…?" Bolin asked, puzzled.
"Oh, I love all the nation colours. And like to mix and match."
"That's true," Dayno said. "Once she gets creative, there's no stopping her."
They all laugh for a moment.
"It's getting late, Sis. Time for us to get home."
"Yeah, Mom," his sister said jokingly.
He nudged her on the arm which made the others chuckle.
"Great to meet you, Jazmyn," Fara smiled along with her teammates.
"Likewise," she grinned.
"See you guys again soon," Dayno said just as he reached the door.
"Bye," Jazmyn waved to them with a grin as she and her brother left.
The two were on their way home with smiles on their faces.
"You rascal."
"Surprise," Dayno said goofily.
Meanwhile…
The Fire Ferrets were walking together.
"Jazmyn looks like a nice girl," Luko said.
"Interested in her?" Fara asked curiously.
"Nah."
"And besides," Bolin smiled. "She seems too cool for you anyway."
"Dude," the firebender said. "Opal was also out of anyone's league. And of course, she fell for you."
"Yeah," the earthbender said, looking a little melancholy.
"Hey," Fara said. "Luko may be speaking out of turn but…we are your friends and teammates thus making this applicable to say, well suggest, that you finally move on. Opal wouldn't want to see you like this. She'd want you to be your happy, goofy self."
"I know. It's just…"
"We know, dude," Luko said. "We miss her a lot too."
The three of them gathered together for a group hug before carrying on their way home.
Bolin felt a little better after their talk and hug. Then he thought about Jazmyn and how fun and spirited she was in their first meeting, especially with the funny banter with her brother. He can't deny that, even though he just met her tonight, he felt that there's something special about her, not knowing exactly what it is in this moment. He secretly hoped to see her again soon but reminded himself to be cautious, for fear of his grief possibly taking over him.