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Book three Destiny Chapter Nine: Fighting the Press
Ren laid in bed and ran her hand through her hair. It had been three days since Zaofu fell and she could sleep, but she didn't sleep well. Kya had wrapped all of Ren's wounds and that day and placed crutches by the bed. Ren only looked at the crutches and sighed. She reached for the crutches and realized she wouldn't be able to use them anyway. She looked at her arm in its sling and started to cry. She didn't understand how she had become so weak. She placed her feet on the ground and tried to walk. She fell to the ground and started to look around. She looked at her doorway when she heard the door slide open and was relieved that someone was going to help her up. She watched as Haru walked into her room and helped her off the floor. She grabbed one of the crutches and started to make her way for the dining area.
"Who had the bright idea of giving me two crutches knowing I can only use one?" Ren asked as she pointed her crutch at everyone. She soon started to fall and tried to place the crutch on the ground, but she still fell to the ground. "Ow, I'm okay. I still need help," she said.
Kai and Bumi helped Ren off the ground and she pointed her finger at everyone before she hobbled out of the room. She slowly made her way for her room and she stopped before she reached her room. She leaned against the wall and threw her crutch down the hall. Link walked down the hall and raised his eyebrow when he saw the crutch on the the ground. He picked it up and walked over to Ren and tried to hand it to her, but she shook her head.
"Hey, I know you need this to walk. You can't stand here all day with your arms crossed because of what happened in Zaofu. Look, I know I won't ever understand what happened to you, but you need to still carry on your duty as the Avatar. I also know you have to deal with the press about what happened, so take this and hobble to wherever you want go," Link said.
Ren took the crutch and looked at Link. "Do you and your sister have those invention sketches ready for me to see yet?" She asked.
Link shook his head and walked with Ren to the courtyard. Ren didn't know what she would tell the press. She only stared at her family or freaked out when they asked what happened. She needed to get her act together or the Earth Republic would win this war. She needed to get what happened out of her head. She needed to get to City Hall, but not with this sling or crutch. She pulled her arm out of the sling and winced before she dropped the crutch. She tried to walk, but fell slightly. She forced herself to walk and tried to show no weakness.
When she arrived at City Hall the podium was already placed in its usual place. Ren saw the council was sitting next to the representatives and world leaders. Ren saw Lin and Sky sitting on the other side of the podium with Kuvira. The press was already standing, waiting for her to arrive. She slowly walked to the podium and grabbed onto the sides before she took a deep breath. She started to lean against the podium and tightened her grip a bit. She cleared her throat and waited for the first of many questions.
"Avatar Ren, can you tell us what you plan on doing about the Earth Republic taking over sections of its own territory that have been deemed traitors?" a reporter asked.
"It would be hard for us to go into those sections yet. We have certain sections that we have planned to attack and we will stick with that. We will eventually go back for those sections, but until now they will have to remain in Earth Republic territory," Ren said.
"Avatar Ren, can you tell us how you got your injuries and what happened in Zaofu?" another reporter asked.
Everyone looked at the reporter, then each other, then Ren. Ren looked at the reporters and tightened her grip on the podium before she placed her arm on the podium for support. She started to sweat before she started to remember everything that happened in Zaofu. She heard Kanan say the words other plans and then she started to breathe heavily. She accidentally knocked a few microphones down before she fell to the ground. She started to shake as Republic City soon turned into her cell in Zaofu. She started to quickly look around for Hope or a way to get out, but there wasn't one. She felt a hand one her shoulder and she screamed. She started to push away as she continued to scream.
"Ren, it's Grandpa Tenzin. It's okay you're in Republic City now. Ren, please come here," Tenzin said.
"Please stop. I promised to go peacefully. Please just leave me alone. Why are you doing this to me? I promised not to fight back, just stop already," Ren started to sob.
Kuvira and Suyin looked at Ren and knew they never should have left her there alone. Ren sent an air blast toward the press and Lin sent a barrier up. Ren grabbed her head and started to scream until she felt a hand on her back. She jumped, but looked up and finally realized she wasn't in Zaofu. She grabbed Tenzin and refused to let go as she sobbed. Ren heard something smash to the ground but refused to let go of Tenzin to look. Tenzin soon felt Ren start to get heavier and he no longer heard her crying. Tonraq pulled a now sleeping Ren off of Tenzin and held her until Tenzin got off the ground. Ren swung and hit Tonraq in the face.
"Damn it Ren. Even in your sleep you hit hard," Tonraq said.
Everyone had to try and suppress a laugh. "If someone would gladly pass my invitation to Avatar Ren to go out tonight. It was discussed with everyone earlier, but she hasn't been informed yet. Also feel free to bring some more people so this doesn't feel like an official business outing," Ekta said.
Everyone nodded and laughed as Tonraq avoided Ren's fist. Everyone made their way back to the island and Ren started to mumble in her sleep. She opened her eyes and tried to sit up, knocking her and Tonraq to the ground. She looked at him as she grabbed her shoulder. She groaned and started to blink as she looked around. She got off of the ground and helped Tonraq off the ground. Ren refused to look at everyone as she thought about the press conference. She could tell something had broken inside of herself. She clenched her fist and turned around with tears in her eyes. Suyin walked over to Ren and wrapped her arms around her. Ren started to sink to the ground and Suyin followed her and tried to comfort Ren. Su heard Ren say she was sorry that she lost Zaofu to Kanan. Suyin didn't even care about her city at this point, she was concerned about Ren. Suyin pushed Ren away a bit and wiped the tears out of her eyes, smiling at her. She pulled a tissue out of her pocket and wiped Ren's nose.
"There, all better. Smile and forget about my city for now. Zaofu is in the past and we must move forward in this war. Ekta wants us to go out tonight and I really think you could use it. See no need to be crying Ren, it will be okay. There we go, see things will get better," Suyin said contining to wipe Ren's nose and eyes while she smiled.
Ren wrapped her arms around the Matriarch of Zaofu. Suyin had never expected Ren to tackle her as she wrapped her arms around her and the two fell to the ground. Ren smiled and Suyin started to laugh. Ren thought about how maybe Su was right about needing to go out. Ren rolled on her back and let Su get up. Hope walked into the courtyard and Ren sat up instantly. Hope laid next to Ren and let Ren place her arm over her head. Ren placed her head on Hope's and started to hum. Ren looked next to her and saw that Su was sitting on the ground still. Ren lifted her head and placed her hand on Su's face.
Everyone looked at Ren, but Kuvira and Su knew Ren was thinking about Kanan almost hitting Su. Ren left her hand there as she saw Kanan's hand raised. Ren snapped out of her thoughts when she felt someone touch her hand. Ren pulled away and stood. Ren made a figure of Kanan out of earth and walked over to it. She stood in front of it and just stared at it as she heard Kanan's words to her. She punched it and everyone watched as the head crumbled. Ren looked at her now bleeding hand and wiped it on her leg. She kicked the figure, falling over in the process. She rolled on her side and pulled he cables out before she split the figure in half. Everyone looked at Ren and the figure with wide eyes. Ren was breathing heavily as she looked at the earth figure in front of her. Ren turned around and looked at everyone, grabbing her hand. Sky pulled water out of the fountain and placed it over Ren's hand and shook his head.
A few hours later President Ekta and President Ryuu arrived at the island. The Beifong family, Bumi, Honora, Iroh, Izumi,Team Avatar, and Tenzin along with the world leaders soon departed for the city. Ren looked around at the city lights and smiled as thought about how Republic City was still out of the Earth Republic's control. Ren saw that they were going into a new club and she sighed. When they all sat down Ren placed her elbow on the table and looked around. She started to twirl a straw in between her fingers and she soon placed it on the table. She watched as everyone joked and laughed. The bartender brought drinks for everyone and handed one to Ren. Ren looked at her with a confused look.
"Trust me not only do you deserve this, but you need this," the bartender said.
"Is this the strongest you have?" Ren asked.
"Far from it kid," the bartender said.
"I'll take two shots of the strongest whiskey this place has," Ren said before she finished her drink.
The bartender nodded and Ren closed her eyes. She could feel eyes on her so she opened her eyes again. She looked at everyone and smiled. The bartender placed the shots in front of Ren and she downed them instantly. She asked the bartender for three more shots and everyone looked at her, but she didn't care. She was told she was suppose to have fun and so far she was.
"Ren, don't you think your starting off a tad bit strong?" Kuvira asked.
"I'm drinking until I forget about Zaofu, the war, and Kanan. Anyone who has a problem with it can save the world or go shove it," Ren said.
The bartender placed more shots in front of Ren and Lin grabbed one. Ren growled as Lin laughed. Ren continued to down shots until there were to many for Ren to handle. Ren laid her head on the table as everyone requested another drink. The bartender asked Ren if she wanted anything and she nodded. A few people chuckled as they could tell Ren was drunk. Ren went to down her new shot and spilled it on herself. She growled and placed the glass on the table.
"Damn we're all going to die. I hope you all know that. I hope the new Avatar can save your asses before Kanan kills you because I sure as hell won't be able to save any of you," Ren managed to say.
Everyone looked at her as she laughed. She placed her head back on the table and continued to laugh. Kuvira rolled her eyes and massaged her temples. Ren finally stopped laughing and she pushed her arm across the table, knocking a few of the glasses on the floor. Ren propped herself up against the table and tried to stand. Everyone watched as Ren swayed back and forth. Ren took a step and fell to the ground. She pulled herself up with her chair and started to laugh. Sky walked over to her and helped her.
"We are absolutely fucked," Ren said.
"Let's get you home," Sky said.
"Oh, the temple or your place? Let's go to your place," Ren said.
Sky looked up and sighed. He lifted Ren as she laughed and started to walk for the door. Wei bet Wing twenty yuans that Sky was going to end up in bed with Ren that night. Everyone shot the twins a look and they shrugged. On the way back to the island Ren kept kissing Sky's neck. Sky just wanted to get Ren back to the island and get home. When they got to the ferry Sky laid Ren down and sat on a bench away from her. He pinched the bridge of his nose before he looked at her. When they arrived at the island Sky grabbed Ren and walked up the temple stairs as she traced his neck lightly with her fingers. Sky kicked Ren's bedroom door open and he walked over to Ren's bed. He placed Ren in bed and went to walk away until she grabbed his hand. He pulled away, but stopped when he heard her say he must not be a Beifong if he can't preform in bed. He turned around to see the grin on her face. Sky clenched his fist and turned around to walk out of the room, but Ren continued to torment him.
Sky turned around and pulled his shirt off. He crawled on Ren's bed and pushed his lips against hers. Sky put his hand under Ren's shirt and lightly touched her stomach. Ren wrapped her legs around Sky and the two rolled off the bed. Sky pulled Ren's shirt over her head before he kissed her neck. He started to kiss along he collarbone and smiled when she grabbed his hair. Sky started to unbutton his pants and yanked them down quickly. Ren unzipped her skirt and pulled it down as Sky picked them up and slammed them against the wall. Ren dug her nails into Sky's back as he bit her neck. The two fell on the bed quickly discarding their undergarments. The two quickly became entangled.
Everyone was walking up the temple stairs, but stopped in the courtyard and looked at each other. They looked at Ren's closed window with wide eyes. Bumi and Iroh caught Tenzin before he fell to the ground. Wing threw twenty yuans at Wei and put his wallet away. Kuvira shook her head and started to massage her temples again. Suyin was trying to suppress a laugh as everyone over reacted about the situation. She knew Ren was being a bit loud but she was an adult after all.
"Wei go stop them," Kuvira said.
"Why me? You're her best friend," Wei said.
"You bet twenty yuans this would happen, so you stop it," Kuvira said.
Wei mumbled under his breath as he walked down the hall. Kuvira rolled her eyes and stood there waiting for the two to stop. Wei was almost at Ren's bedroom door and he wished he didn't make the bet with Wing. When he arrived at the door he raised his hand to knock, but something stopped him. He heard a creak then something slam before he heard Ren scream. He heard the two laugh he quickly walked away. He walked down the hall and stood in the courtyard, looking at everyone and shook his head.
"Well, why are they still going at it?" Kuvira asked.
"I hope someone owns a hammer and nails. I really hope you know how to use them," Wei said. Everyone one looked at him with an eyebrow raised. "Is it really that hard to figure out? They broke the damn bed. I'm going to sleep at Aunt Lin's tonight."
"Props to them," Suyin finally said.
Everyone looked at her and she shrugged. Meanwhile in Ren's room Sky was kissing Ren's stomach and slowly moved up to kiss her again. Sky thrusted himself into Ren and was pleased with the sound she made. She tried to flip him on his back, but he pushed her back down and listened to Ren moan. Ren managed to finally get Sky on his back and she smiled. The two fought for control the rest of the night until they were finished. The next morning Sky opened his eyes and looked over to find Ren still fast asleep. He rolled over and kissed her on the forehead before he pulled the blankets over her. He grabbed his pants and walked out to the dining area. When Sky entered the dining area everyone looked at him. Kai got up and punched him in the face. Sky wiped the blood off of his lip and went to sit down.
"So, how was it?" Bolin asked.
"Is that seriously a question? Raava was it amazing," Sky said.
"She was drunk Sky. She trusted you, we trusted you to bring her home and put her in bed and leave. She probably doesn't even know what happened last night. I can't believe you would be so selfish to take advantage of Ren like that," Kuvira said.
Sky looked at Kuvira and knew she was right. He heard footsteps behind him, and figured Ren had finally crawled out of bed. He winced when he felt a hand on his back and he heard Ren laugh. When she sat down he saw that she had his shirt on and a pair of her shorts. Ren sat down and started to play with Sky's hair. Ren then ran her hand over the scratches on Sky's neck. Ren started to kiss Sky's neck and started to giggle. She heard someone clear their throat and she stopped. She looked to see her father, who had now placed his breakfast on the table.
"You are nothing but a drunken whore," Kai said.
Everyone gasped and looked at Kai. Ren looked at Kai and pushed up off the table. She held her head as she started to cry. She walked out of the room and placed a barrier in the doorway. She started to smash into the walls before she finally fell into her room. She laid on the floor and cried as she held her head. She tried to stand, but her head hurt to much. She started to throw up and she fell against the wall. She crawled to her bed and continued to cry. She didn't understand how her father could say that about her. She heard the door open and found her mother standing in the doorway. Jinora walked over to her and sat down to run her hand through Ren's hair. Ren cried on Jinora's shoulder and wanted everything she did wrong to go away. Jinora listened to Ren cry about how Kai called her names. Jinora helped Ren stand to help her walk to the dining area. When the two returned there was newspaper on the table at Ren's spot. Ren walked over to the table and quickly snatched the paper off the table. Everyone watched as Ren read the paper.
A Great Avatar?
When we hear the name Ren we all think of our great Avatar, but is she really as great as we think she is? Yesterday in a press conference we asked her what her plans for the war are. She responded by saying that she will only go for certain sections and that other people and sections will have to wait. We then asked about her injuries and the incident in Zaofu and the young Avatar stood there before she eventually yelled and attacked the press. The young Avatar has refused to answer our questions about what has happened in the city. Before she left she punched Chief Tonraq of the Southern Water Tribe in the face. Later that night she was seen going into a new club with the Beifongs, the council, her team retired Commander Bumi, General Iroh and the world leaders. She was later seen being taken home drunk by none other than Assistant Chief Beifong. Form your opinion folks and we will have more fact after our next press conference with Avatar Ren.
Ren gripped the paper and tried to keep her cool. She lit the paper on fire and watched the ashes fall to the ground as her eye twitched. She stomped her foot on the ground and a spike was sent in the middle of the table, splitting it in two. Everyone stared at Ren as she formed a flame in each hand. She threw a flame at one half at the table and watched it turn to ash. She used her airbending to push the ash into the air and she was breathing heavy. Everyone stared at Ren and waited for her to calm down. Ren stomped her foot again and a pillar appeared. She punched it and it crumbled to the ground before she started to kick air at felt something wrap around her body and she hit the ground. She looked down to see metal cables wrapped around her body, and she didn't know what to do. Kuvira walked over to her and looked down.
"Are you done acting like a jackass yet?" She asked. Ren looked at her and didn't say anything. "Well looks like you're staying like that unless you get yourself out," Kuvira said.
Ren stuck her tongue out at Kuvira before she slammed her head on the ground. Kuvira rolled her eyes and mumbled about getting to old for childish behavior. Ren smiled and laughed at what Kuvira said. Ren unwrapped herself and leaned toward Kuvira and whispered in her ear.
"I would get use to it if I were you. I mean children tend to be what's the word I'm thinking of…ah childish. Maybe you should tell them Kuvira," Ren said.
Ren stepped away from Kuvira with a smile on her face. Kuvira was angry, but then she formed her own smile. Ren eyed Kuvira as she walked away. Kuvira picked up her chopsticks and looked at Ren with a smile. Everyone looked at the two as they smiled at each other. Ren grabbed a piece of fruit before she made her way toward the door. She stopped at the door and shocked everyone with what she said.
"See you at the press conference oh Great Uniter. It would be an honor if you could grace us with your presence, but don't hurt anyone ," Ren said.
"The honor would be all mine oh Great Avatar Ren. I hope you have a plan that doesn't involve attacking the press this time," Kuvira said.
Ren tossed her piece of fruit in the air before she used her airbending to cut it in half. She laughed at Kuvira as she walked out of the room. Ren walked toward her room when she heard footsteps behind her. She turned around to see Suyin following her. Suyin slapped Ren in the face and Ren stood there. Suyin slapped her again and Ren continued to stand there. Ren let Suyin hit her one more time before she walked away. Ren walked into her room and started to get dress. Ren walked into the bathroom after she was done and she looked at her face, noticing the handprint on her face. Ren walked into her room and saw a new glider sitting there. She walked over, grabbed it and ran to the courtyard before taking off.
Ren arrived at City Hall to see the world leaders arriving. Ren leaned against the podium and waited for everyone to arrive. Ren placed her glider on her lap and closed her eyes. She felt someone grab her chin and move it so they could look at her cheek. She looked at Izumi before the woman let go of her chin and shook her head. Ren placed her glider on the ground and looked at the press to see Kuvira talking to a few members. Kuvira walked up the stairs and nodded at Ren before she took her seat. Ren stood in front of the podium, eyeing the press and wondering what Kuvira said to them. Ren cleared her throat right before the press started to ask their questions.
"Avatar Ren, what do you have to say about last night?" A reporter asked.
"Last night I got a little carried away. That was my mistake and it will not happen again. I will focus on the war and the ideas people have on ending it," Ren replied.
"Avatar Ren, when President Kanan held you captive did he give any clue to what these other plans for you would be?" Another reporter asked.
Ren quickly turned around. "I'm going to kill you," she snapped at Kuvira.
Ren ran toward Kuvira and jumped for her, but Kuvira jumped out of her chair before Ren could grab her. Kuvira used her cables and pulled Ren toward her, but Ren unwrapped the cables. Ren kicked her leg, sending a gust of wind at Kuvira. Kuvira put a barrier up before she threw it at Ren. The barrier crashed into Ren, sending her toward the wall. Everyone looked as Ren laid on the ground under the barrier. Kuvira slowly walked over to Ren to see if she was okay. When Kuvira arrived she saw Ren's eyes open. Ren smashed the barrier before she used her cables to grab Kuvira. The two rolled on the ground and Ren pulled out a blade, sticking it against Kuvira's throat. Ren looked into Kuvira's eyes before she pulled the blade back in. Kuvira looked away before she punched Ren in the face and grabbed her throat. Ren looked at Kuvira, then Kuvira's stomach before she mouthed the words I'm sorry. Ren started to see black dots when she felt Kuvira's hands finally leave her throat. Ren gasped as she tried not to lose consciousness. Ren rolled on her side, trying to push herself off the ground.
Ren's fell to the ground and everyone ran over to her. Ren would open her eyes for a few seconds, then close them again. Ren laid on her back again and closed her eyes, but didn't open them. Sky started to slap Ren's face lightly, but Ren didn't respond. Sky started to shake Ren, but still no response.
"What did you do? Was almost killing Korra not enough for you? Why Ren?" Tenzin asked.
"Tenzin, enough. She is still breathing, but she needs a hospital and now," Sky said.
Sky looked at Ren, then Kuvira. Kuvira looked at everyone before she walked away, pushing through the press. Su looked at her and debated on following her, but was told to follow everyone to the hospital. Sky took one look back, but knew Kuvira wasn't going to follow them. Sky wished Tenzin would have shut his mouth. Sky knew Kuvira and Ren were both to blame for what happened. When they arrived at the hospital Sky handed Ren over and explained what happened. After the doctors walked away with Ren everyone turned to Tenzin. He walked away until Su used her cables and pulled him back. Su looked Tenzin in the eye, but she soon turned away. Tenzin tried to grab her arm, but Sky grabbed him. Sky started to push Tenzin toward the door while every watched.
After Sky pushed Tenzin out of the hospital he walked to the park and stood in front of Korra's statue. Tenzin wished none of today's events happened. He knew Ren wasn't ready, but everyone forced her in front of the press the past two days. Tenzin realized how harsh he had been on Kuvira, and hoped she was back at the island. Tenzin smiled at Korra's statue before he left and made his way back to the island and hoped he could talk to Kuvira.
At the hospital everyone watched as Su paced back and forth. Lin looked at Sky before looking at Su. The three Beifongs heard heard the world leaders discussing today's events. Honora walked over to Ryuu, yelling that his main concern should be Ren. Lin did the same with Ekta, and Izumi with Desna. Su walks over to Tonraq and glared at him.
"That young, stubborn, earthbending, girl in there is our chance of winning the war. She also has your daughter's spirit and my Uncle Aang's spirit. You people are more concerned with what the press will think than Ren living. Worry more about Ren and less about the press," Su snapped.
"We wouldn't have to worry about her if it wasn't for Kuvira. We should have left her in that cell. Maybe we should stick her back in that cell," Tonraq said.
Su clenched her fist and turned her back to Tonraq. She heard Tonraq mention Kuvira again, she walked away. Everyone looked at Su when they heard Tonraq mention how Kuvira was suppose to be Ren's best friend. Su sent her cables for Tonraq as he sent a water whip for her. Before either could hit each other an earth barrier went up, blocking the attacks. Everyone looked at Lin, but she shrugged and shook her head. They looked around and saw Ren weakly standing in the hall. Ren walked over to everyone slowly before she slammed against the wall. She pushed against the wall before she started to walk past everyone and out of the hospital. Everyone followed Ren and watched as she stumbled down the street. No one knew where Ren was going, but they would soon find out. Ren stumbled into a local bar to see Kuvira sitting in a corner. She made everyone stand outside while she went to talk to Kuvira. Ren stumbled over to Kuvira and pulled a chair up, before she plopped down. Kuvira drank her drink before she placed her glass down and looked at Ren. A bartender brought Ren a drink, but Ren asked for water.
"I hope that isn't alcohol," Ren said.
"Don't worry, like last night I'm drinking water," Kuvira said.
"Kuvira, I am really sorry I tried to kill you. I took things to far the past couple of days. You told the press something I couldn't and I overreacted for no reason," Ren said.
"Ren look, I am at fault as well. I am sorry for telling them what Kanan said to you in Zaofu. I am also sorry for trying to kill you. Zaofu took a serious toll on you and I shouldn't have used that against you because you mentioned my past. Listen, let's not bring up the past anymore," Kuvira said.
"Deal," Ren said.
Kuvira and Ren laughed before the two stood and walked out of the bar. Everyone watched as the two walked out of the bar. Tonraq glared at Kuvira, but she didn't notice. Ren looked at him before she walked over to him and looked him the eye. Tonraq looked down at Ren and he tried to walk away, but she grabbed him. Ren started to feel the pain of the battle and everything Kuvira had done to her slowly creep in. Ren let go of Tonraq and stood there before she started to slowly fall to the ground. She saw a flash and felt someone catch her. Ren was placed on the ground and she looked around to see a member of the press running away. Kuvira held Ren's hand as Sky pulled her head on his lap and Su pushed Ren's hair out of her face. Ren looked up to see Tonraq glaring at Kuvira. Ren used her cables to pull Tonraq down before she grabbed him by the collar of his shirt. Ren snatched Tonraq so fast no one knew what was happening.
"Listen to me old man, if you don't cut your crap bad bad things are going to happen. This war is taking a toll on my body and my mind and I don't need extra stress added onto it. So whatever bullshit problem you have with Kuvira you need to get over it, or so help me Raava I will put you in the Spirit World. I hope I have made myself clear," Ren said as she let go of Tonraq.
Everyone looked at Ren, still not understanding what had happened. Ren closed her eyes, only opening them when Kuvira squeezed her hand. Ren tried to sit up, but she didn't have the strength. Ren didn't want anyone to see her cry, but she let the tears roll down her cheeks. Ren knew the truth about what could to everyone. She opened her her eyes, looking everyone in the eyes. She didn't want to admit her fears to them, but they would eventually find out.
"I'm scared. I don't want to die. I just want to go home to my mom and dad. Please don't let him kill me. I don't want to be the Avatar anymore. I don't have anymore answers," Ren sobbed.
Lin grabbed Ren and slapped her face. "Get your shit together kid. This is not the time to be having a break down. Everyone is relying on you to save the world so suck it up and put your brave face on until the war is over," she said.
Everyone looked at Lin before they looked at Ren. Ren sniffed then turned to Su who grabbed her and scolded Lin. Lin rolled her eyes before she threw her hands in the air, walking away and groaned. Ren knew that letting people baby her wasn't the answer. Ren pushed Su away, then pushed herself off the ground. She snatched her glider from Honora and walked toward Yue Bay. Everyone stayed close to her, wondering what she was doing. Ren stood on the edge of the dock and looked at the water. Ren looked back at everyone as she inched closer to the edge. Su voiced her concern that Ren should step away from the edge and Izumi demanded that Ren came back to everyone that minute. Ren took a step off the deck and opened her glider, taking off in the sky. Ren heard Izumi say how she was in trouble when Izumi got back to the island. Ren started to get a headache, and soon found herself heading for the water. Ren knew she wasn't going to be able to pull up so she closed her glider before she blacked out.
Link was standing in the courtyard when he saw something fall out of the sky. He looked closer to see it was someone with a glider. He ran to the beach and jumped in the water. He swam as fast as he could, looking for whoever fell toward the water. He soon found it was Ren and she was floating on her back with her eyes closed and her glider floating next to her. He grabbed Ren and her glider before he started to swim back to the island. He had to make sure that Ren lived. When they got back to the island Link placed Ren on the sand and checked to see if she was breathing. When he was sure she was breathing he laid down to rest. He heard Ren start to cough and was happy she was okay. Ren turned her head, looking at Link who had a smile on his face. Ren reached out to him for help, but Link was hesitant to grab her hand. He finally grabbed her hand and he pulled her over to him to find that she was shivering. He stood, picking Ren and her glider off the ground and quickly ran toward the temple. Kya, Pema, and Tenzin were standing in the courtyard when Link ran in the courtyard with Ren. Tenzin ran over to Link, feeling Ren's cold body and now noticing her unconscious again. Kya and Pema tried to hide Ren's condition when they heard Jinora and Kai heading toward the courtyard. Link quickly ducked behind them and ran Ren into her room. He quickly got her out of her wet clothes, noticing the scar on her stomach from when she was stabbed by Vikram.
He traced the scar, not paying attention to Ren. He had heard the stories of what Vikram had done, but now he saw an actual wound he left on Ren. He looked up when he heard Ren start to cough. When he saw that she was still unconscious he looked at her scar again. He never felt Ren move until it was to late. She punched him in the face and he hit the ground. He looked up to see Ren covering herself.
"What the flameo do you think you are doing?" She asked.
"I…umm…I…I'm going to leave now," he said getting up.
Ren shook her head, using her airbending to open the door. Bumi ran into Link as he walked out of the door. Ren noticed that Bumi had a newspaper in his hand and she reached for it. He raised the newspaper so she couldn't reach it and she growled at him. Bumi raised an eyebrow when he noticed Ren was covered up.
"Will you just give me the damn paper already," Ren said.
Bumi handed Ren the paper, but was still cautious about it. He took a few steps back before Ren looked at the paper. Ren rolled her eyes as she tucked her sheets under her arms. She took a deep breath before she looked at the paper.
What a Wreck
Today during our interview with Avatar Ren she and the former Great Uniter broke into a fight. Avatar Ren threatened to kill Kuvira, but didn't put up a very good fight. Kuvira almost killed the young Avatar, but managed to come to her senses. Councilman Tenzin was seen yelling at Kuvira after the incident before Avatar Ren was taken to the hospital. The young Avatar who said she regretted being a bar was seen going into a bar, then on the ground moments later. Folks it would appear our once great Avatar Ren has become nothing,but a wreak. She is becoming a terrible Avatar, but you can make that decision for yourself.
Ren slammed the paper on the ground and tried to keep her cool. All of those events happened a half hour ago, but the press had the article written and on the stands already. Ren grabbed the paper, held the sheet to her body and quickly got out of bed. She ran out her room, looking for Kuvira and Su. She searched the whole temple, but didn't find them. She sat on the bench in the courtyard and waited for them to return. She saw Hope walk out with a shirt in her mouth. She grabbed the shirt out of her mouth, wiping the slobber off before quickly throwing it on. When she saw Kuvira she quickly walked over to her, throwing the paper at her. Kuvira looked at the paper, quickly skimming the article, then she looked at Ren. Ren nodded as Kuvira handed the paper to Su. Su read the paper and handed the paper to Izumi. The paper was passed around the group, and when it reached the final person everyone looked at Kuvira and Ren. Ren punched the ground, shaking the island and forming cracks in the ground. Everyone ran into the courtyard to see what was going on. Ren punched the ground again, forming more cracks and shaking the island again. She was about to punch the ground again when Haru tried to tackle her, but she sensed it. She dodged it and Link tried, only to fail. The Beifong twins, Bolin, Iroh, Kai, Lee, Mako, and Sky all nodded at each other. The group all jumped at Ren, but Kai, Lee, and Sky predicted Ren would jump in the air. The men slammed into each other, but Sky managed to slam into Ren. The two hit the ground and Kuvira wrapped her cables around Ren's wrist and restrained her to the ground. Ren pulled her wrist, but they didn't budge. Sky smiled at the cables, then Ren before moving to her ear.
"Ren, everyone here knows you can metalbend so stop trying to pretend like you aren't happy like that. Now stop letting the press bother you so much," he whispered in her ear.
"But they started this fight. This is a war between the press and I now," Ren whispered back.
"I'll handle it, but for right now I want to do something else," Sky purred in her ear.
Ren laughed as she unwrapped the cables. Sky picked Ren off the ground as she laughed and started to carry her to her room. Everyone that was on the island the previous night groaned. Kai walked toward Ren's room quickly. He knocked on the door, waiting for a response. When Sky opened the door Kai noticed he already had his shirt off. Sky raised his eyebrow, wondering why Kai was at the door. Ren walked over to the door to see who was standing on the other side. She groaned, slamming the door shut. A few moments later Ren grabbed her head and she slammed into Sky. Sky grabbed her and looked at her, but she pushed him toward the door before she opened and pushed him out. He stood there and looked at the door before he walked into the courtyard. Everyone turned and looked at him with a raised eyebrow.
"What happen? Let me guess you pissed Ren off and she kicked you out? Oh or did you somehow ruin the mood?" Baatar Jr asked.
"I don't know what happened. We were getting undressed, then Kai knocked on the door. Ren sent him away, but before we could continue she held her head, smashed into me, and sent me out," Sky said.
"You're a dumbass. You didn't think that something was wrong? Bumi. Iroh. Let's go check on Ren," Kuvira said.
The three quickly walked to Ren's room to see if she was okay. Kuvira knocked on the door , hoping Ren would answer the door herself. When Ren didn't answer Kuvira tried to open the door, but it was locked. Kuvira looked back at Bumi and Iroh before she used her metalbending to unlock the door. Kuvira quickly slid the door open and the three noticed Ren unconscious on the floor. The group ran in the room to check on Ren's condition. Kuvira grabbed Ren and started to hit her the face before she started to shake her. Ren opened her eyes, giving the group a horrified look. Iroh crouched down and smiled at Ren before he touched her hand.
"Ren, what happened?" Iroh asked.
"Kuvira I'm going to die. He is going to kill me and win the war. He is going to kill everyone. I saw the whole thing," Ren said looking at Kuvira.
(Author's Note: okay sorry for taking so long to update. I have had some stuff going on. Second yes Ren and Sky did have sex. Third sorry for so much dialogue. Yes Ren is also having problems with dealing with Zaofu. She also is starting to go throug break downs. I also had help from a friend on the drunk Ren. Thanks for reading. Reviews are welcome)