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Book three Destiny Chapter Eleven: Fixing Ren's mistakes
The next morning Lee walked down the hall to find Min lying on the floor outside of Ren's room fast asleep. He sighed and walked over to Min to find out why she wasn't in Ren's room. He crouched down and shook Min slightly until she opened her eyes. Min looked at Lee, shrugging before she fell back asleep. Lee was going to shake her again when he heard Baatar shouting for Kuvira. Lee growled and he knew instantly where Kuvira was. He stood, opening Ren's door to find both Kuvira and Ren asleep. He walked in the room and Hope looked at him. Before Lee could touch Kuvira Ren startled him.
"Don't touch her Lee. You may be mad at her, but you can't control who comes around me," Ren said.
"Raava Ren, I still find that creepy that you know people are here with your eyes closed," Lee said.
Kuvira laughed a bit as she lifted her head from Ren's bed. Ren started to rub her eyes before she opened them. Ren touched the fixed up wounds on her head and winced at the pain. Hope jumped on the the bed, crushing Ren. Kuvira and Lee laughed as Ren tried to free herself from underneath Hope. Min walked in the room as Ren blew a gust of air in Hope's face, making her fall back almost hitting Min. Lee grabbed her and started to make sure she was okay. Ren looked at Kuvira, trying not to laugh. Ren placed her feet on the ground, slowly standing, before she walked to the cabinet. She opened the cabinet, grabbing the necklace Baatar and Kuvira gave her. She ran her fingers over the necklace before she pulled it out of the cabinet.
"Do you mind if I wear it?" Ren asked.
"I think Kuvira would be offended if you didn't. I know I will be. Kuvira, you had me worried. I wish you would have told me you were camping out with Ren last night," Baatar said.
Kuvira and Ren laughed. Ren placed her necklace on her neck as Kuvira stood. The group made their way for the hallway, closely followed by Hope. They walked in the dining area to find everyone eating already. Everyone looked up and raised an eyebrow. They continued to stare at the group for five minutes, making them uncomfortable.
"I'm not sure if the are staring because Min and Lee are acting like a couple, because they know you're pregnant, or because we are getting along. I don't care what the reason is, because it is awkward and uncomfortable either way," Ren whispered to Kuvira.
"Agreed," Kuvira whispered back.
"Ren, I thought we have discussed this whispering thing with you. We taught you that it is very rude," Kai said.
"You also taught me back talking, beating the shit out of people, lying, staring, stealing, and trying to kill people is rude, but hey I have done all of those. Oh, crap you didn't know about the stealing one. Anyway point is I don't give a crap because at this point manners don't matter. My main concern right now is crushing Kanan," Ren said.
Ren looked around the room for someone's approval. When Ren didn't see anyone agree with her she rolled her eyes and walked to the kitchen. She started to grab pieces of meat for Hope and quickly returned to the dining area. Ren sat next to Hope, petting her before she placed a piece of meat in front of her face. Ren looked at everyone as they ate breakfast, thinking of how they needed her. She rested her head against Hope's and listened to her purr. Ren started to think about her cabinet and how it was a bit messy. She wondered what had happened, knowing she had never left it like that. She knew someone had to have gone in it, but she couldn't think who it would have been. Could Kanan have been in her room while she slept? If he was why didn't he kill her? Ren thought for a minute and figured Hope or Kuvira would have noticed Kanan. Hope nudged her and Ren threw another piece of meat at the armadillo lion. She looked at everyone eating and continued to think who was in her cabinet.
"Hey, who was in my cabinet?" Ren asked.
"Well, Sky was. He told Min and Lee you had something of his. He came in when I was taking care of you and grabbed something, left and hasn't been back," Link said.
"He took it. I swear I'm going to grab him by his nice, perfect, soft, stupid hair. I will then pull until his head comes off his nice, perfectly, muscular body," Ren growled.
"I kinda like this Avatar Ren. Maybe we should just let her loose and let her eliminate Kanan," Wu said.
"Shut up, you nonbending spoiled brat," Ren spat.
Everyone, but Wu laughed. As Iroh would put it Ren's Korra was showing. The one thing the two avatars had in common is they tolerated Wu. Ren started to massage her temple, trying to calm down. She looked up for a split second to see Aki with a smug look on her face. Ren clenched her fist before she walked over and slapped Aki in the face, knocking her out of her seat. Everyone's eyes widen and their mouths open. Honora started to laugh soon followed by Asha, Gopan, and Sesi. Iroh looked at them and they shrugged and continued to laugh.
"Sky was right about you," Aki said.
Ren bent the earth around Aki making her face Ren. Ren slapped her in the face again and again and again. "How are you gonna hit me Aki? How are you even gonna get out? Can't earthbend can you? Sure would help you right about now wouldn't it? Bet you feel bad for making fun of me all those years for being able to earthbend,huh? I bet you wish you didn't torment me my whole life over stupid shit, huh? How's your face feeling Aki?" Ren asked as she continued to hit her.
Aki looked up and everyone saw the handprint Ren had left across her face. Ren smiled at Aki as she turned her back to her. She whistled and moved her head toward the door. Hope jumped up and ran over to her, growling at Aki before Ren jumped on her back. Ren scratched Hope's head before she turned to the group.
"Hope and I are on a mission. We promise not to destroy the police headquarters for two reasons. One Toph probably worked really hard for that and two Lin doesn't need that headache and neither does Ekta or council. After we are done with said mission we will come up with a plan to end this war and whatever else you people want to do," Ren said.
Everyone looked at Ren, some shaking their heads, others not knowing what to do. Ren pulled on Hope's shell and the armadillo lion jumped out the doorway and ran for the courtyard. Hope ran as fast as she could down the stairs to the dock, jumping in the water. Ren screamed and wondered what Hope was doing. She knew Hope hated water, yet she jumped in the Yue Bay as if she swam everyday. When they reached the dock at the city Hope placed her front paws on the dock, pulling herself up. Ren jumped off the armadillo lion's back, using her airbending to dry her off. Once Hope was dry Ren jumped on her back and they made their way for the police station. As the got closer to the station Ren leaned closer to Hope, making her run faster. When they arrived at the station a police Satomobile pulled in front of them, making Hope jump over it.
Ren jumped off of Hope's back, pulling her into the station. She made Hope lay in the lobby, nodding at Ming. She walked toward Sky's office avoiding the officers walking everywhere. She finally arrived at Sky's office to find the door closed. She stood there, wondering if she should open it. She waited for a few minutes before she opened the door, quickly walking in. Sky stood, placing his hands on his desk as he stood. Three people turned around and Ren's eyes widen and she smiled.
"Akemi? Is that you? Spirits, I haven't seen you in so long. What are you guys doing here?" Ren asked.
"Ren, I am busy. You and I can talk later. Now if you would kindly leave my office so Kavi and I could make the necessary arrangements," Sky said.
Ren looked at Sky and bent his name plate over his mouth. Sky grabbed the piece of metal and tried to pull it off his mouth to no avail. Ren rolled her eyes, pulling a chair next to Sky's desk so she could sit. She looked at the family of three, smiling and they looked away. Ren smiled at Sky, patting his hand. Sky pulled his hand away, glaring at Ren. Ren rolled her eyes, bending Sky's name plate to it's original form. Sky shook his head at her before he sat back down. He pinched the bridge of his nose, sighed before he looked at Kavi.
"Now back to where we were before we were rudely interrupted. Kavi, I can talk to General Iroh and see what he can do. Maybe he can find you a place somewhere. We could always use more people in the war," Sky said before Ren interrupted.
"No, we don't need anymore people in this war. The soldiers we have should be enough. My team as well as my family and family friend should be able to stop this war. Kavi, take your family and go home," Ren said.
"I want to help with this war. I want it to end and I want the Earth Republic to stop thinking they can take whatever they want," Kavi said.
"And I don't! I have tried for two years, long years. I am trying to restore peace, but I have people up my ass and breathing down my back. You have no clue what this war will do to you. I am currently having a mental fucking break down and trying not to kill everyone, myself included. I have a platinum hip, scars everywhere, and nightmares all the time. I lost the man I love because I push people away! This war will take everything from you! It takes everything…" Ren trailed off as she started to cry. "Sky, it's taking everything from me."
Sky didn't know what to say. He called an officer in and had them escort the family out of his office, closing the door behind them. Sky crouched in front of Ren, smiling and shaking his head at her. He laughed, making her laugh a bit. Sky went to wipe the tears out of Ren's eyes, but she backed away. She wiped her own tears away before she smiled at him. Sky wished Ren would just talk to him. She just admitted to loving him. He should know better, Ren was more stubborn than a Beifong. He opened his drawer, pulling a small vial out. Ren smiled and shook her head.
"Sky listen, I'm really sorry. I could never understand what it was like to have my parents die, then a member let alone two want to kill me. The city really does need you and you will always be more than a street rat. Lin didn't only do you a favor. She did the Beifong family a favor and she did me a favor. If it wasn't for you I probably wouldn't be here right now. You saved me more times than I can count. You have protected me from day one. You have always been there and I know you always will be," Ren said.
Sky looked at Ren, grabbing her hand. Sky let out a small laugh before he leaned toward Ren. Ren turned away, looking at the ground. Ren bit her lip, trying to avoid eye contact with Sky. She could feel him staring at her, making things a bit awkward. Ren looked at him, laughing a bit before she, placing her head against his shoulder. He laughed a little in her ear. Ren felt Sky touch her back. Ren turned her head, placing her lips against his neck. She could smell his cologne, making her take a deeper breath.
"Sky, what happened to us?" Ren asked.
"You started to lose your mind because of the war, and I lost you," Sky said.
Ren lifted her head slightly, looking at Sky. Sky looked down at her, grabbing her chin. Ren pushed him away, shaking her head. She stood and made her way for the door, but Sky grabbed her wrist. Ren pulled away, quickly running out the door. Sky walked out and stood in the hallway as Lin walked out. They watched as Ren weaved through the officers. Lin raised an eyebrow, looking at Sky. Sky shook his head before he walked into his office, slamming the door behind him. A few officers looked up to see what was going on, but quickly went back to work. Lin shook her head before she walked back into her office.
Ren made her way for the exit, forgetting about Hope. Hope ran after Ren, sticking her head under Ren's legs, lifting her on her back. Ren grabbed Hope's shell as the armadillo lion made her way for the docks. Hope jumped on the ferry, laying down so Ren could get off her back. Ren stood and leaned against the railing, staring across the bay. She felt Hope nudge her and she turned around to pet her. When the ferry finally arrived at the island Hope pushed her head under Ren's legs, setting the young avatar on the armadillo lion's back. Hope slowly made her way for the temple as Ren laid on her back. When they got to the courtyard Hope stopped. Ren saw Baatar Sr., Baatar, Jinora, Kai, Kuvira, Lee, Min, Pema, Suyin, and Tenzin sitting in a small group talking. Ren slid off of Hope's back, walking over to the group. Ren stood behind Jinora and Kai until Pema noticed her.
"Ren, sweetheart. What's wrong?" Pema asked.
Ren stood there and looked at her for a minute. She looked at her parents before she dropped to her knees with tears in her eyes. Jinora looked at her before she pulled her in her arms. Ren had yet to tell them what was wrong, but Jinora knew she would when she was ready. Kai shook his head when Ren tried to talk. He knew one thing Ren got from Jinora is when they both cry you could never understand them when they talk. Kai pulled Ren's ribbon out and Jinora started to run her hand through Ren's hair. Everyone soon heard Ren sniffle and Kai looked over and nodded at Jinora. Jinora lifted Ren a bit and Kai pulled her over to him. Everyone soon found Ren was asleep.
Ren was sitting on and air bison during a bad storm. She looked around, searching for some answers. She saw her great Grandpa Aang and she froze. She knew exactly what was happening. He was running away and was about to freeze himself in the iceberg. She saw him lose control of Appa and they made their way for the water. They were soon in the water and it didn't take long for Aang to go into the avatar state and freeze himself in the iceberg.
Ren pulled away from Kai, trying to catch her breath. She started to feel the the ground until she realized she was safe at the temple. Everyone looked at her with a worried look and she waved her hand while she shook her head. Hope walked over to her, licking her face which made her laugh.
"I thought we were crazy in this lifetime, but Hope we don't even dent Korra and great grandpa Aang's crazy. Oh and I put you through some serious crap. An iceberg for one hundred year? Man how do you still like me? You swim for me, almost die for me, you put up with a lot of crap and most of it we get into by doing crazy stupid things. I think it's an avatar, spirit guide thing" Ren said, laughing.
"I assume this means you're okay now?" Pema asked.
"No. I feel like the light is blocked. I kinda feel like I do when I was younger and Vikram somehow blocked the light. I mean it took saving people from a burning building last time, but I don't want to do that. I'm not hurting anyone, so I think that is a good sign. I guess I need to find something to bring back the light. It could be anything though and I don't have a clue where to start," Ren said.
Ren sat in the lotus position and tried to meditate. She felt someone slap her in the face, knocking her over. She opened her eyes to see Kuvira standing near her. Ren clenched her fist, sitting up. Kuvira slapped her again, making Ren clench her fist tighter.
"C'mon Ren, hit me. I'm going to keep hitting you until you're in pretty bad condition, maybe even dead. Ren, I am under the impression that is what you want. Hit me already. You need to stop being a shitty avatar already," Kuvira said.
Ren stood in front of Kuvira before Kuvira hit her again. Ren went to wipe the small amount of blood off her face, but Kuvira grabbed her hand and twisted it behind her back. Kuvira pushed Ren to the ground, staring at her. Kuvira kicked her in the side, but Ren still didn't fight back. Kuvira lifted the ground under Ren, throwing her across the courtyard. Kuvira used her cables to throw Ren into a pillar. Ren laid on the ground, slowly closing her eyes. When Ren's eyes finally closed she started to see a bright light. She started to see the shape and it was Raava. Ren smiled at the spirit before it decided to go through her body. Ren gasped before everything went black for a moment.
Ren opened her eyes, now in the avatar state. She lifted boulders, pulled water out of the fountain, made the air around her spin, and made fire spin around her. Everyone looked at Ren, smiling. Ren left the avatar state, smiling at everyone before she walked into the temple. Lee looked at his parents before he followed Ren. Lee found Ren sitting in the kitchen standing in front of the sink. Lee walked over to her as she splashed her face with water. Lee would never understand what is wrong, but he could try to help Ren.
"I was hoping Raava wouldn't come back. Its not like I want to neglect my duties as the avatar, but I don't want to let the world down. I feel like I will fail, but at the same time I know I can do it. As long as I have you and the rest of the team we can beat him and save the world," Ren said.
Lee gave her a small smile before Ren turned her back to Lee, walking away. Ren grabbed her cables, two pouches of water and her glider. She walked into the courtyard, hooking the pouches on her waist. Everyone looked at her with a confused look. She opened her glider, examining it. Ren walked over to Jinora and Kai, hugging them before she took to the sky.
"She gets this rebellious phase from you," Jinora said, laughing.
"Me? If I recall you rebelled as well once I made an appearance," Kai joked.
Ren glided close to Yue Bay before she pulled up, looking at the spirit portal. Ren heard police sirens and she looked down to see Earth Republic soldiers. She knew she had to get to her destination, and that the police as well as the United Forces could handle it. Ren looked at the spirit portal and knew that she had to go there. When she landed she closed her glider, walking in the portal, hoping to find who she was looking for. When no one showed up she started to walk around, looking for someone. Ren walked to the Tree of Time, sitting at the base of the tree. She started to meditate, hoping someone would show up. She knew mediation would calm her nerves. Ren never heard anyone walk near her, let alone sit down. Aang and Korra sat in the lotus position in front of Ren. Ren opened her eyes, looking at both Aang and Korra. The three looked at each other, waiting quietly. Ren started to look around, biting her lip. Ren sighed, leaning against the Tree of Time. She was finally relieved to see the usual group show up with Mai and Ty Lee. The group looked at Ren before she stood.
"I want you to train me. Them training me isn't helping me, or the world. You guys are the greats and ended the hundred year war. Korra, you did so much. I have trained with them my whole life. I'm slowly coming back, but I need to add the final touches and that is training. Please, if not for the world because it needs its avatar," Ren said
Toph turned her back to Ren, but Ren held her head high. Toph quickly stomped the ground and kicked the piece of earth at Ren. Ren dropped her staff, pulling her cables out and smashing the chunk of earth. Ren watched everyone around her, ready for any attack. Suki opened her fans, running toward Ren. Sokka pulled space sword out, running toward Ren as well. She could never figure out how it was so easy for them to find their things in the Spirit World. Ren bent back when Suki swung her fan near her face. Ren bent back enough, trying to kick Suki's fans out of her hand. Sokka shoved his sword toward Ren's leg, cutting it. Ren fell to the ground, looking up at Sokka and Suki. She tried to stand, but everyone could see she can acquired an injury. Ren sent an air blast sending Suki into Sokka, then him back.
Ren felt the blood running down her leg, but she wanted to stay and train. Korra made water whips, grabbing Ren's arm. Korra let go of Ren, then Ren felt a chunk of earth slam into her back. She crashed to the ground, breathing heavily as she tried to get up. Ren saw someone move out of the corner of her eye, but she dropped to the ground. Aang ran over to her, but Ren had a few tricks up her sleeve. Ren pulled water out of one of the pouches, grabbing Aang's foot, pulling him forward. Ren threw him in the air, quickly sending fire blast at him. Ren jumped up as Mai threw her knives, cutting Ren's side. Ren felt the blood running down her side, but she wasn't going to let that stop her. She stood between Iroh and Zuko,looking at the two men. Zuko sent a continuous fire blast at Ren. Ren tried to push the flames back using her firebending, but she found it was becoming difficult. She opened a hole in the ground, quickly dropping in and tunneling through the earth. She opened a small hole, crawling out as fast as she could. She started to send air blast, fire blast and chunks of earth in every direction. Ren felt her one arm go numb and she could no longer bend with that arm. She jumped flipping behind Ty Lee.
Ty Lee quickly turned around, and the two women looked at each other. Ren kicked, giving Ty Lee the opportunity to duck under her leg and block her chi. An angry, bloody, defeated, and sweaty Ren rolled on her back. Ren laid on the ground for awhile before she stood, walking to glider, snatching it off the ground. She thanked them and made her way for the spirit portal. She heard Sokka call her name, so she turned around. She looked at him, but he didn't say anything. She raised an eyebrow, confused on what was going on. Sokka grabbed her, hugging her. Ren was still really confused, but she wrapped her arms around Sokka.
"Ren, save the world like I know you can. Protect our family and your friends. Don't let anything happen to them. Stay safe. You remind me so much of a combination of people I care about. I really wish I could have gotten to know you better like Katara and Toph did. Come visit after this is all over," Sokka said.
"Umm...yea. Hey, I don't mean to cut this short, but I'm kinda bleeding so I should get back to the island. Bye Uncle Sokka," Ren said.
She let go, opening her glider and taking off. She wondered if they knew something she didn't. When she exited the portal she landed for a minute to look at her noticed that she wasn't bleeding as bad as she thought she was. She opened her glider, making her way for the island again. She landed in the courtyard, trying to ignore the pain. Everyone was still in the courtyard, and she assured them she was okay. Tenzin informed her of the meeting with the council and world leaders. Ren waved her hand letting him know she heard him. She walked into her room, pulling her shirt off before she threw it on the floor.
She grabbed gauze out of her cabinet, placing it on her bed until she could clean her wounds. After cleaning and wrapping her wounds Ren grabbed a new shirt, walking to her door. She stopped when she heard Link and Sky quietly arguing outside of her door. She opened the door, making the two men stop arguing, she smiled at them as she walked by. Sky followed her and she knew he was on his way to the meeting. Ren waited until Everyone who was suppose to go to the meeting left before she climbed into the attic. She found an empty box that was waiting to be filled with pictures, or whatever her family wanted to put in it. She climbed in the box, closing it, just sitting in silence. She soon heard footsteps that stopped next to the box.
"Ren, you can't hide in there forever," Pema said.
"I can if you don't tell anyone. How did you know I was here?" Ren asked.
"Grandpa Tenzin isn't the only the one who knows everything. I'm Gran-Gran so it's my job to know everything. Plus your mother would hide here when she was younger," Pema said.
Ren stuck her head out of the box a little to see Pema smiling. Ren stuck her head out all the way and Pema crouched down next to her. Ren started to laugh as she crawled out of the box. She sat on the floor, explaining to Pema what she heard. After Ren explained Pema told her to get to the meeting as quickly as possible. Pema kissed Ren's forehead before she ran off with her glider. Ren was soon at City Hall, just standing in front of the big doors. She debated on how she should handle the situation, but she knew she would lose her temper anyway so it didn't matter how she entered. She swung her glider, sending a gust of air to open the door. Everyone looked at the door to see Ren walk in, and they could tell she wasn't happy. Ekta was about to speak, but stopped when Ren glared at her.
"A gala was not enough for you people? I have to fake being his girlfriend too? I have no clue how much cactus juice you people are drinking, but if I were you I would lay off of it for awhile. I am the avatar not some prize show animal. I want to end this war not party," Ren said.
Everyone looked at Ren, who looked like she was going to hit someone. Ekta held a piece of paper in the air, looking at Ren. Ren raised an eyebrow, walking over to Ekta. Ekta handed Ren the paper, making her look at it.
Avatar Ren and others,
I will be making my final strike. Be prepared to have everything you care about taken from you. I hope you at least put up some form of a fight. Avatar Ren, I hope you are prepared for our other plans. I know I am.
Kanan
Ren closed her eyes and flashed back to Zaofu. Ren opened her eyes, gasped, and fell to the ground. Ren knew they were doing it so the soldiers weren't scared for the battle. Ren had gone into many battles and she was scared. The gala was a form of distraction. Ren didn't realize she was still on the ground until she saw Tenzin and Sky next to her. Ren sat back, assuring them she was okay and reminding herself Zaofu was in the past. Sky helped her up, and Kuvira raised an eyebrow at them. Ren cleared her throat before she pulled away from Sky, walking over to Kuvira. Ren glared at Kuvira as Kuvira covered a smile.
"I swear to Raava I will cut you. You know nothing, and it stays that way," Ren whispered.
"This is gold," Kuvira whispered back.
Ren growled, turning her back to Kuvira. Kuvira made it so Sky was the only one who would see what she was saying. Sky raised an eyebrow, but knew what Kuvira had mouthed to him. When Ren was close to him he grabbed her, making her look at him. He kissed Ren, and she kissed him back. Everyone's mouths were agape and eyes wide. Ren pulled away, looking at the ground. She started to walk slowly, but realized she didn't have her glider. She turned around to see Sky holding it. She walked over, trying to grab it, but everytime she did he moved it. She growled, turned around and tried to walk away. She felt a water whip around her waist and sighed.
"I'm only kidding. I'll be at the island to pick you up about eight. Here, take your wooden flying stick," Sky said.
She rolled her eyes as he handed her the glider. She spun the glider, before walking away. She looked at everyone one last time before closing the door. Before Ren walked out of City Hall the city page stopped her, handing her a folder. Ren opened the folder, noticing the plans Ekta had made for the war. Ren grabbed a black marker off of the page's desk, crossing out things she didn't like with the plan. She then grabbed a pen, making notes at the bottom. She smiled at the page before she placed the pen down, walking away. She made her way to the area where all the ships were stationed for the United Forces. When she arrived she noticed the soldiers, staring and whispering. Ren saw Iroh talking with a few men. She walked over, waiting for them to address her. The men bowed, and Ren bowed back.
" Sergeant. Lieutenant. General Iroh. I came to discuss Ekta's terrible plan and why you should not use it. The plan is going to get you and your men killed. Ekta has never fought a battle in her life. We can't let her be making battle plans, so I revised her plan a bit. My job is to keep balance and make sure very little people get hurt. I can't let you use this plan," Ren said.
"With all do respect Avatar Ren it isn't your choice what plan we use. President Ekta approved of a plan and we are going to use it. You are no Avatar Aang or Avatar Korra. No one believes you can save the world anymore," the sergeant said.
When no one said anything to defend Ren she grew angry. She clenched the file before she threw it on the ground at Iroh's feet. Iroh called after Ren, but she never even turned around. Iroh grabbed the file, walking into his office. No one saw or heard from him until an hour before the gala.
Ren tried to adjust the ribbon on Hope's one ear as she waited for everyone. She made a deal with Tenzin that if she made Hope look presentable that she could go to the gala. She knew she would need Hope because something would go wrong. Something always goes wrong. She tucked a few metal strips under the sleeves of her dress in case she was right. When everyone who needed to arrive at the island finally arrived the group made their way to the party. As soon as the arrived they were greeted by the press. Members of the press started to ask about plans for the war, Ren and Sky's relationship, and if Ren's condition improved. Ren bit her tongue, smile as the press took pictures. Sky pulled her close, making the press take even more pictures. When Ren had enough of the pictures she pulled away from Sky, walking into the building.
Ren smiled when she walked in, noticing soldiers, members of the council, world leaders, representatives that had lost their states, and other people Ekta felt were important enough to come to the party talking amongst each other. When they noticed Ren they all turned around, standing silently. Ren looked at everyone, before she felt a hand on her shoulder. She looked up to see her mother standing next to her. The two women smiled at each other before they looked at the group. She knew her mother would give her some pep talk, or some kind of talk.
"Ren, you are these peoples' hope. I know it, they know, and you know it. It's your destiny to save the world. You will fulfill your destiny. I'm not saying this because I'm your mom, but because I know you can do it. You will come up with something, Korra did. Plus you're my daughter being smart is your thing," Jinora said.
Ren didn't know if she wanted to cry or smile. She walked away, trying to mingle with guest, but something felt off. She looked around for anything suspicious, but so far nothing. She felt a hand on her back, looking back she saw Sky. Ren tried to forget about what ever it was she thought was bothering her and leaned against Sky. The two continued to mingle, but Ren still felt uneasy. Ren looked sighed, slamming her foot on the ground. Her jaw dropped, but she knew she had to act quick. Ren pushed Sky away, but he grabbed her. Ren pulled him with her, weaving through people until she saw them. Ren looked at Sky, noticing his reaction was what she expected. She sent a few metal strips toward Hong Li before he could hand Kanan the file. Hong Li screamed out when he hit the wall. Everyone turned to see Hong Li pinned against the wall, and Kanna standing near him.
"Dad, how could you this? You betrayed us, Ren, me. You chose the Earth Republic and grandpa, for what? Ren caught you, and she will catch grandpa, bringing the states that chose to side with him down," Haru said.
Kanan laughed before he sent a chunk of earth at Haru, but Hope jumped in front of him. Ren looked at Tenzin with a smirk on her face. She jumped in the air, trying to avoid guest. Sky started to push through the guest, trying to reach Kanan when Ren did. Ren narrowly missed two chunks of earth. She pulled her remaining strips out, sending them at Kanan. She saw blood form on his face and side, but no strips actually stayed on his body. She saw spikes of ice heading toward Kanan, but he protected himself with a barrier. Ren got close to the barrier, kicking it to rubble. She growled, trying to calm down before she walked over to Hong Li. She snapped her head to the man trapped against the wall. She walked over to him, grabbing his shirt.
"What was in that file? Raava help me if you don't tell me I will stab you," Ren said.
"You won't stab me, so I'm no telling you," Hong Li said.
Ren had enough of Kanan and Hong Li. She grabbed one of her strips that was sticking out of the wall, turning it into a dagger. She tightened the metal strips around his wrist in hopes he would talk. He shouted out, but still refused to say anything. Ren continued to tighten the metal strips until she heard something snap. Ren grabbed Hong Li, pulling him until the strips stopped her from pulling him any further. She pushed the dagger against him lightly, hoping he would talk.
"Hong Li, what was in that file? Please don't make me hurt you again. Now, again what was in the file for the third and final time?" Ren asked.
Hong Li looked at Ren, biting his lip. "The plans to take down the Earth Republic. My father promised that nothing would happen to Haru and I if I gave him the file. Ren, the only part of his other plan for you that I know is you don't walk away from this if it's the last thing he does," Hong Li said.
Ren pulled her dagger away from Hong Li, leaving him pinned against the wall. She turned around, noticing everyone looking at her. She knew she couldn't show them she was scared or they would be too. She then remembered the plans she handed to Iroh and his men. No one knew, but the four of them. That would be their plan B. Everyone looked at her like she lost her mind as her smile got bigger. Ren ran to Iroh, hoping he kept her file, and he nodded. Her smile grew even more as she hugged him. Ren started to jump up in air, using her airbending to propel herself in the air. No one, but Iroh knew why Ren was so excited, so they stood there in silence. When Ren was done she looked around, realizing she probably looked nuts.
"We have a plan B. I didn't like Ekta's plan like usual, so I made a new one. I gave it to Uncle Iroh, so he looked it over, and all we would have to do is show everyone that would need to see it. I am prepared for once in my life. While Kanan thinks he has the advantage it's us actually us. Now all we need to do is keep Hong Li locked up," Ren said.
Ren heard everyone clap, and cheer that she had already come up with a backup plan. She smiled, thinking to herself about her duties as the avatar would never be easy. She was soon being approached by people who wanted to shake her hand. A few apologized for what they had thought about her. She could see how happy her family was that she came up with a new plan. Ren was soon becoming tired, but could see everyone else was still enjoying themselves. She walked over to Lee, pulling him aside.
"Hey, I'm going to head out because I have to do something before I go back to the island. Make sure Hope gets back safe. I would take her, but I can't," Ren said.
Lee raised an eyebrow, but shrugged. Ren hugged him before she ran out of the building. She started to walk down the road, turning into the nearest ally. She quickened her pace until she reached her destination. She waited, hoping the person she was meeting would arrive soon. She never heard anyone sneak up behind her until it was to late. She something hard hit her in the back of the head, making her lose consciousness. The person placed something over Ren's head, throwing her in a vehicle.
Everyone was enjoying the gala, but soon left to go back to the island or home. Lee grabbed Hope, leading her the whole way home. Everyone laughed and joked, not knowing anything was wrong. As they got closer to the island Hope started to act different. Everyone tried to calm her down, but it was no use she knew something was wrong. When they got to the docks Hope started to act worse, jumping off the boat. Jinora, Kai, and Lee ran after her to find her running toward Ren's room. She started to whimper louder and Kai opened the door, revealing an empty room. Everyone started to search the island for her, but never found her.
"Typically I wouldn't be concerned for Ren's wellbeing, but she left some time before we did. Hope only acts like this when something happens to Ren, so I think Ren is missing. I think we need to call Lin and Sky, get the police force and whoever wants to look for her involved," Lee said.
Author' note: first Ren missing. You will find out exactly who took her next chapter. Reason for the title is Ren started to fix everything she did. Yes Hong Li never betrayed Kanan. Find out what happens in the next chapter. Also sorry for the long wait I was having problems writing and the last couple months were super busy. Reviews are welcome and thanks for reading.