Dad and I had been sailing for quite some time to the North Pole. He had decided he would helped the neighboring Water Tribe with introducing new technology to their culture. I was quite tired from the travel.
"Teo, wake up! We're here!"
I woke up groggily in my cabin cot. Dad had gotten my wheelchair out and brought it over to me.
"Well, hurry up."
My brain took a little while to process what was going on before I remembered we were headed to the North Pole. I quickly got up and into my chair.
Dad wheeled me onto the deck and I looked up in awe. Behind a giant wall of ice, there was a large city with lots of canals with canoes going from place to place. It was truly a site to see.
At the docks, we saw a man wearing what looked like a war pendant along with a bunch of other men; I assumed it was Chief Arnook as we had planned to meet with him. Chief Arnook walked up to my father and bowed to him.
"It's good to finally meet you." he said to my father, "Many of our people are weary of new technology, but after the latest attack from the Fire Nation, I realized our city needed it to help up fend off the next battle."
Chief Arnook then looked down at me.
"And I'm sure your son will find much benefit in coming here as well."
"Benefit?" I asked in confusion.
"Yes, Teo." said Dad, "There's another reason we came all the way to the North Pole. The Northern Water Tribe has some of the best healers in the world. I figured they can help you with your legs."
My eyes widened. Did Dad really say what I thought he said?
"What's the matter, Teo?" asked Dad, "I thought you'd be happy."
"I... I don't know what to think."
"I guess I shouldn't be too surprised; you're use to being paralyzed." said Dad, "At least lets meet with the healers before we make any decision."
I nodded, a little scared, but for my Dad, I figured I'd at least give it a shot.
"Okay Dad. I'll meet with them."
My Dad smiled.
"Come this way." said Chief Arnook.
As we followed the chief into the city, some of the villagers were staring at us. My guess is because we were obviously foreigners from our clothing. Probably also cause none of them had ever seen anyone in a wheelchair before. I wasn't too self-conscious about it.
We got over to the building where the healers were. An old woman came up to us.
"This is Yugoda." said Chief Arnook, "She's the best healer in our tribe."
"An honor to meet you." said Dad.
"Ah yes. The Mechanist. I've heard much about you." said Yugoda before turning to me, "And this must be your son."
"Nice to meet you." I replied.
"You won't have to worry; we healers are very professional." said Yugoda.
At that moment, one of the walls broke open and a girl who looked to be around my age fell forward.
"Sorry about the wall, Yugoda, but I found the salve you were looking for." said the girl as she got up and brushed some of the snow off of her parka.
"This is my apprentice, Yura." said Yugoda, "A bit clumsy, but she's a good student."
My Dad then turned to me.
"So, what do you think?" he asked.
I thought for a moment before I gave my answer.
"Alright, I'll give it a chance."
"Wonderful." said Yugoda, "You'll be in excellent care."