More Than One Lifetime
Chapter 3: The Adventure Begins Part 2
Intro: Avatar: The Last Airbender Opening
"Water…"
"Earth…"
"Fire…"
"Air…"
"Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony. Then, everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked. Only the Avatar, master of all four elements could stop them, but when the world needed him most, he vanished. A hundred years passed, and my brother and I discovered the new Avatar, an airbender named Aang. And although his airbending skills are great, he has a lot to learn before he's ready to save anyone. But I believe Aang can save the world!"
"Oh, and Sonic's here too."
"Hey!"
After Katara and Sonic had that little chat about him being over 100 years old, with the same going for Aang, it was understandable for the blue blur to have the reaction he had. He's not even supposed to be here, yet now he's essentially lost a large part of his life in another world! To go along with that, does time work the same way it does here compared to his world? If that's the case, then did 100 years pass in his world as well?! So much time has passed that there's a possibility that everyone he knew was dead!
The life he's lived, the life he's known, might be gone forever.
That's bringing into consideration if he even found a way to get back to his world.
Luckily, he has one piece of the puzzle already, and it might have been fate or pure luck. A Chaos Emerald was now in his possession, and if they're here as well, then he has to find all seven.
Though, he might want to explain to Aang that he's over 100 years old too.
Sonic was currently freezing his butt off in this snowstorm. Probably not the best idea to leave the Southern Water Tribe, considering that was the only place that had freaking shelter around these parts. "Come on… You've been through much worse than some snowstorm, Sonic. You got this." he told himself, the mass amount of snow keeping him from running, so he had to resort to walking.
Has he been through worse? Sure. Did it make this any less easier? Heck no.
He dropped to his knees, shivering hard as he kept on trying to rub his arms to help himself get warm. It wasn't working, but he thought he had to do something.
"What I would give to be one of those firebenders right now…" Sonic said, his teeth constantly making contact with each other because of how cold it was.
Hours passed after Sonic sped off, and it was currently daytime. Katara woke up Aang and they were on the search for Sonic. They were currently doing this by penguin sledding all over the place, making the search a lot faster and more efficient compared to walking all over the South Pole. Sokka stayed behind, currently still being grumpy about everything.
He's just trying to get over the fact that everything that's happened in the past 24 hours wasn't a dream.
He sighed heavily, getting up as he stretched. It was time for him to train the kids of the tribe anyway. A small smile appeared on his face. "Maybe that'll help me." he told himself, walking over to where the kids were. As he was doing that, though…
Something caught his eye.
He thought he was hallucinating again. "Alright, Sokka. You're losing it. There's no way that a Fire Nation ship could possibly be headed our way right no-"
That's when his eyes literally popped out of his sockets, seeing that it was indeed true. A Fire Nation ship was coming right for them.
And he was the only warrior here.
He turned around quickly, yelling to the entire tribe, "The Fire Nation are coming! Everybody, get to your homes and stay there!"
Once the Fire Nation was mentioned, the people of the Southern Water Tribe were now in a panic. If anybody were to take a look around the place, you could tell that the Southern Water Tribe has been through a lot in the past 100 years, a far cry from how they were before. The only Water Tribe that's essentially worth talking about these days is the Northern Water Tribe.
As such, the people of the Southern Water Tribe wanted no parts of the Fire Nation after what they've gone through.
Sokka ran back to his tent, rushing to get ready for battle as he grabbed every weapon he possibly had.
It was time for him to protect his home.
The Fire Nation Ship crashed into the Southern Water Tribe, creating a crack in the ground which caused even more of a stir. Once it reached its destination, the ship opened up, revealing Zuko and his other Fire Nation soldiers in a suit of armor, currently riding on rhinos. Once they stepped foot in the Southern Water Tribe, Zuko looked around at the people who were scurrying back to their homes.
He suspected that the Avatar would be of old age by now, and technically, he would be right. He would look at the elders of the village, trying to find out who would fit best as the Avatar.
"I know the Avatar is here!" Zuko yelled. "There's no point in hiding! I saw the light that you made in the sky last night!"
"I don't know about this light in the sky nonsense, but you need to get outta here!" Sokka called out, throwing his boomerang at Zuko. Zuko saw it coming for him and quickly moved his head to the side, raising an eyebrow.
"Was that supposed to hit me?"
"Give it time." Sokka told him, smirking. In mere moments, the boomerang would come back, hitting Zuko's helmet from behind which clearly caught him off guard. Sokka caught his boomerang, still having his smirk on his face.
Even with Zuko having a helmet on, the mighty boomerang was still able to hurt him a bit.
However, this would only make his anger grow.
"Men, attack!"
Zuko and his soldiers would not only proceed to shoot fireblast after fireblast at Sokka, but the village itself. Now Sokka was running all over the place, shouting at the top of his lungs as he was escaping every fireblast by the skin of his teeth.
"Just bring the Avatar out, and no one gets hurt!" Zuko proclaimed. Just as he said this, a soldier fired a fireblast at a village, that person being Gran Gran, Katara's and Sokka's grandmother. Sokka looked in horror, screaming, "No!"
Gran Gran obviously wasn't fast enough to avoid the fireblast coming for her because of her old age. She gasped, feeling like this would be the end for her.
That is, until, somebody would show up.
Aang came just in time to deflect the fireblast into the sky with his staff, still being on a penguin this entire time. Once he saved Gran Gran, he looked back at her. "Are you okay?"
Gran Gran gave a nod. "Yes… Thank you, young one."
Aang grinned. "Not a problem." he replied, getting off the penguin.
"Sokka!" Katara yelled, getting closer to her brother and hugged him after seeing that he was alright.
"How did the Fire Nation find us?" Katara asked.
Sokka shrugged. "I have no clue. They're talking about that they saw some magical light that filled the sky last night."
Katara thought about it, raising an eyebrow. "Magical light?" She continued to think about it, but when she thought she may have figured it out, there was only one conclusion that came to her mind, and it related to the person that freaked out when he heard the truth on the same night.
"It had to be Sonic."
Katara saying this made Sokka lose it. "What?! So you're saying that Sonic signaled the Fire Nation to come here?!"
"I don't think he did it intentionally!" Katara explained, with Sokka just facepalming. During their conversation, they didn't realize that rhinos were now surrounding them. Sokka got in front of his sister, signaling her to stay back.
Fortunately for them, though, that's when Aang would come to the rescue again, jumping in front of them. He would swing his staff, his airbending controlling the snow as it covered the soldiers and the Rhinos. While watching this, Zuko was taken back, clearly not expecting the person he was searching for to be… Well, some kid.
"You're the airbender?" Zuko said, realization setting in. "You're the Avatar?!"
That's when the village, along with Katara and Sokka, became shocked, their jaws dropping.
"Aang's the Avatar?!" Katara shouted.
"WHAT?!" Sokka yelled.
"Oh man, I made it just in time for the best part!" A voice called out from behind, now charging right into Zuko by spindashing into him, sending the banished prince flying into the snow. Sonic's own impact kept him in the air for a good few seconds, allowing him to homing attack the other soldiers and knock them off the rhinos.
Sonic was laughing all the way through, flipping through the air while keeping his signature smirk on his face. The villagers couldn't believe what they were seeing. First, the 100 year lost Avatar was in their presence, and now a blue talking hedgehog was protecting them as well. This was a lot to take in, especially in this short amount of time. When he landed, he looked back at the trio of Aang, Katara, and Sokka. "Hey guys, long time no see!"
"Yeah, Sonic!" Aang exclaimed.
"You're okay!" Katara said happily.
"Yeah, and he also brought the Fire Nation to our home!" Sokka reminded them, Sonic now being confused.
"What do you mean?" Sonic asked, being curious.
"I heard there was some bright light in the sky last night that basically gave away our position! You wouldn't happen to know anything about this, right?" Sokka was now questioning Sonic, not fully trusting him.
Sonic knew what Sokka was talking about, his face now looking awkward. "Uh… Haha, yeah. About that… Yeah, all of it is true. Didn't mean for the Fire Nation to come here, but I'm the one that caused it."
Hearing this, Sokka gritted his teeth in annoyance. He was about to yell at Sonic again until the blue blur quickly changed the subject to other matters. "Oh, Aang. There's something I need to tell you," he began, scratching the back of his head. "We've kinda been…"
"Frozen in an iceberg for 100 years? Yeah, I know." Aang replied, Sonic's eyes widening. "Katara told me what's happened in the past 100 years while we were trying to look for you. I'm still trying to accept it myself, but it is what it is."
Sonic wasn't expecting Aang to know all of that, but hey, he's glad he does. But then something hit him. "Wait a minute. Does that mean he knows that the Fire Nation killed all the airbenders? At least, that's what Katara told me. If he does, he's taking it… a whole lot better than I thought he would." He thought to himself.
Sonic wouldn't know it right now, but no, Aang does not know about the complete annihilation of his people. Katara didn't know how to bring it up, nor did she really want to tell Aang in the first place. I mean, how does somebody take that news?
While they were talking, Zuko and his soldiers got back on their feet, now being angry that somebody else came out of nowhere to ruin everything again.
With his anger overtaking him as usual, Zuko's hands would be lit with flames. "Men! Seize the Avatar now!"
With Zuko saying that, he and his soldiers created a large flame, making it cover the entire village. With the flame covering everything, the light from it was way too bright to see anything. The villagers screamed in horror, the flame now seeming like it was about to destroy everything.
However, Aang wouldn't let that happen.
Using his master airbending skills, he took a deep breath, then deciding to release a large amount of air from his mouth. Because of this, Aang effectively blew the flame out before it could destroy what was left of the Southern Water Tribe. With the flame now defeated, Aang grinned. "So much for that, huh?"
But then, something happened. When Aang, Sonic, and Sokka looked around, Zuko and his Fire Nation soldiers were nowhere to be found. The ship was completely gone too. If it weren't for the large crack in the middle of the village, you would think that Fire Nation never even showed up in the first place.
Wait… Only Aang, Sonic, and Sokka looked around. So where was-?
Sokka immediately got up, yelling Katara's name. "Katara! KATARA!" He was looking all around the village for his sister, now being in a panic. "Katara, this isn't funny! This isn't the time to be playing hide and seek!"
As Sokka continued to search, his worst fear was starting to set in. "No… NO, NO, NO!"
This caused Sokka to run towards Sonic, tackling him to the ground. "Because of you, the Fire Nation captured my sister! If you and Aang would have never shown up, none of this would have happened!" His emotions were running wild. He promised his father that he would take care of the village, take care of his Gran Gran, take care of his sister.
Now his sister was gone. The last time the Fire Nation attacked his home, that was the final moment he saw his mother. It's like history was repeating itself with Katara.
Now, Sonic would usually try to fight back, because that's the type of person he is. He doesn't go down without a fight, but hearing Sokka's explanation, while knowing that he was the main reason why the Fire Nation were able to show up in the first place. Because of this, all Sonic could feel was guilt, not being sure what to do or say in this situation.
"Sokka, we can get her back." Aang told him, Sokka now turning to the Avatar, nothing but fire being in his eyes.
"And how do you suppose we do that, airboy?!"
"We can take Appa and track them down." Aang replied, Sokka now rolling his eyes.
"And what? Are you gonna say that your magic bison is gonna fly this time?" Sokka replied in his signature sarcastic manner, using his fingers to prove a point. "Because that worked oh so well last time, right?"
"Sokka," Gran Gran began, putting her hand on her grandchild's shoulder. "I'm just as angry as you are, but your only chance of getting Katara back is to trust the Avatar."
Sokka looked down at the snow, being quiet as Gran Gran tried to explain. "Not only is the Avatar the only chance at retrieving your sister, but he's the world's only chance at this war finally ending. I believe that you and Katara found him and his blue friend for a reason."
Gran Gran's speech made Sokka finally look at her in the eyes. "I believe that from this day forth, your destinies are intertwined with his." Finishing off her speech, Sokka looked at Aang and Sonic. He sighed heavily, closing his eyes as he rubbed his forehead.
Deep down, he knew that Gran Gran was right.
"Alright, fine." He said, still looking at the two. "Help me get my sister back. I refuse to lose her because of this war."
That's when Sonic would get up, standing right next to Sokka. "It's my fault that they were even able to capture her in the first place." he said, clenching his fists. "I give you my word, Sokka. We're going to get her back."
Aang would soon chime in. "I give you my word as well. I've already been gone for far too long, which is why this war exists in the first place. I'm not letting Katara suffer because of my mistake." he declared, making Gran Gran and Sonic smile.
Sokka, even if he wasn't showing it, did seem more hopeful on the inside. From the short preview he was able to see, Aang and Sonic were really skilled in this whole fighting thing. He's gonna need that if he wants to see Katara again. Throughout his thought process, Gran Gran hugged Sokka.
"Promise me that you're going teach them a lesson for messing with our family."
Sokka hugged Gran Gran back, saying, "I'll teach them a lesson they'll never forget." After that, the two separated from the hug, with Gran Gran now looking at Aang.
"What is your name, young Avatar?"
"Aang." He replied, Gran Gran only being able to give a smile and nod.
"Call me Gran Gran." She began, quickly moving on to more important matters. "Aang, end this war for all of us please." She told him, with Aang now being the one to give the nod.
"I plan on it." The boy replied, showing determination. That's when Gran Gran would turn to Sonic.
"Spirit, I-"
Sonic quickly cut her off. "No, Gran Gran, I'm not a spirit. I'm just Sonic, Sonic The Hedgehog." he told her, smirking. Gran Gran could only giggle, and that's something that Sokka hasn't seen her do in very long time.
"Well, Sonic The Hedgehog, please help us too. The whole world is going to need all the help its going to get."
Sonic kept his smirk. "Wouldn't miss it for the world."
"I thought I told you people to capture the Avatar, not this girl!" Zuko was now furious at his men for capturing Katara instead of Aang.
"But sir, in our defense, we had to move excruciatingly fast while trying to capture the Avatar with the bright light that the flame was giving off! We could barely see anything!" a soldier replied, Zuko becoming more enraged. He now thought his soldiers couldn't do anything right.
"Give one more excuse, and I swear to you, I will have ALL of you thrown overboard!" Zuko intensely told them, his nerves being touched. That's when his soldiers took a step back, but Katara felt the need to make a comment.
"Jeez, looks like somebody needs an anger management class." She said, her arms being held by the soldiers. Zuko's head was slowly turning to Katara, now walking towards her.
"I hope you like prison food. It's the perfect thing for somebody like you, who needs to learn respect."
"But sir? What about the Avatar?" a soldier asked.
"He'll come our way because of the girl. When he makes his presence known, that's when we'll capture him." Zuko told his crew, still looking at Katara. "Take her down to the prison hold. She'll be enjoying her time there."
The soldiers bowed, before following their orders and were now taking Katara to the Prison Hold. After that, Zuko looked at the sky, being deep in thought. After three years since his banishment, he finally has the chance to restore his honor.
"Tea, Prince Zuko?" Iroh asked, coming near his nephew with a cup of jasmine tea.
However, Zuko wouldn't even accept it, walking past his uncle without even giving a second thought. Iroh could only sigh, continuing to drink his jasmine tea.
After Gran Gran inspired Aang, Sonic, and Sokka, she gave them the needed supplies for the long journey ahead of them. The three of them were now on Appa, ready to take off.
"So, he's gonna fly, right?" Sokka asked, folding his arms. Aang could only smirk.
"Oh yeah, he's gonna fly." He replied, Sonic now chuckling to himself.
"Appa, yip yip!"
Hearing those two words, Appa immediately took off in the air, Sokka not actually believing what was happening. "HOLY CRAP, HE'S ACTUALLY FLYING! HE'S FLYING! AANG, SONIC, HE'S FLY-"
Sokka stopped himself when he saw that Sonic and Aang were looking at him with sly smirks. Once he noticed it, he acted like he wasn't as impressed.
"I mean, big deal, he's flying."
Though, even with Sokka trying to calm himself down, he couldn't help but to show a slight smile.
Now, it was time for them to get Katara back.
END OF CHAPTER 3: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS PART 2
BGM: Avatar TLA – Credits
Sokka: How in the world are we supposed to find Katara in this Fire Nation prison?! This place is so big!
Sonic: While I agree with you, we can't lose hope. This is our only place to look.
Aang: I can't believe how much the Fire Nation has changed in 100 years…
Sonic: Keep your head up, Aang.
Next time on More Than One Lifetime!
The Maker
Sokka: Oh, come on! We gotta rescue somebody else too?!
Author's Note: And there you have it, folks! Chapter 3 is done! If you guys like what you read, leave a follow and a favorite! Also, don't forget to READ AND REVIEW! See ya guys in chapter 4, haha.
