Chapter 2

"I'm sorry for attacking your friend." I said as I turned towards Tenzin.

"I never would condone violence, but I accept your apology. Now what's your name child?"

"Oh! My apologies! My name is Brooklyn Ashryn, it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance." As per the customs of my culture I held my forearm across my chest and bowed at the hips. He repeated the gesture.

"Would you like some tea?"

"Yes, please."

"This way then." He started out of the door and down the long hallway. "So Brooklyn where are you from?"

"I'm from-" I was cut off by a blast of wind and a small child flying through the air above me.

"Ooh! You're awake! Hi my name's Ikkie. Where are you from? Why are you wearing those funny clothes? Are you a bender? Did it hurt when you fell from the sky?" She asked in quick succession.

"Does she even need to breath?!" I thought slightly amazed at the child.

"Ikkie be nice to our guest she's only just woke up."

"Sorry dad..." She grumbled and entered a room I could only assume was her bedroom.

"My apologies," Tenzin said a little pink in the face. "My daughter gets very excited meeting new people."

"It's okay," I said with a laugh. "I like her enthusiasm." Tenzin pushed the door at the end of the hallway and led me to the kitchen.

"Will peppermint be okay?"

"Huh? Oh, yes that's fine." He started on the tea and took the chance to examine my surroundings. The kitchen was very well kept and organized, but it did not have any of the appliances I was used to. I took a seat on one of the hard wooden benches and quickly became lost in my own thoughts.

"Who was that lady?"

"Hum? Oh, that was Lin Beifong Chief of Police in Republic City."

"Oh... Awesome," I said as I laughed. "I've managed to piss off the authorities on my first day here. I think that's a personal best."

"Well, it doesn't take a whole lot to upset Lin." He told me with a small chuckle. "Here's your tea."

"Thank you." We spent probably the next two hours discussing the events that led up to my appearance and talking about how we could get me home.

"Tenzin! I'm home!" A tall fit brunette yelled from the doorway.

"Korra come in here for a moment would you? Korra this is Brooklyn she will be staying here for a few days till we can find her home."

"Oh, um hi. I'm Korra nice to meet you."

"I'm Brooklyn." I crossed my arm over my chest and bowed slightly.

"Hey, Tenzin do you wanna go spar? I've got way to much energy to sit still for longer than two seconds."

"I'll do it. I love sparring with people. That is if it's alright with you?" I looked towards Tenzin to see his answer.

"That's alright with me, but we will need to talk after the meal."

"Of course. I understand."

"Let's go!" Korra said excitedly as she grabbed my wrist and all but drug me from the kitchen. She lead me out into a clear flat section with several steps leading down into it. "So what element do you bend?"

"I am not a bender." I told her as I walked to the other side of the pit and removed my cloak. "But I can handle myself very well."

"Not a bender and you want to spar?" An incredulous look passed over her face. "But what if I hurt you?"

"You won't." I took up my stance. "Are you ready Korra?" She nodded once before sending two fireballs in my direction. I jumped to the side and rolled to the steps before launching myself in her direction. The only way I would win is if I could get my hands on her. She saw me coming and quickly set off a few more fireballs. Again I dodged and was upon her. I sent several quick jabs to her nerve bundles along the front of her body before spinning around and doing the same on her back. She turned to attack but only threw a punch in my direction.

"You're a chi blocker?!"

"A what?"

"A chi blocker. Someone who blocks a bender's chi so they can't bend for a period of time."

"I guess so. That's how I've always fought and it has served me well thus far."

"I can't believe it. You chi blocked me!" I smirked at her.

"Yes, I did. What are you going to do about it?" She just grumbled and sat on one of the steps.

"So where did you come from? Or better yet how did you get here?"

"I'm going to sound crazy, but I'm not from this world I am from a place called Earth. Or more specifically Europe. As for how I got here, I have no idea. I was taking a stroll out in the gardens and then all the sudden I'm falling. Then I wake up here attack some Ping guy and held Lin at knife point. Thank God Tenzin believes me or I'd be toast."

"You attacked Lin?!"

"Hey in my defense I woke up in a strange place, with strange people that can manipulate the elements. Not exactly a normal day. I'd love to go home, but I have no idea how. Hell, I didn't even know there was other people out here."

"That does sound rough, but Tenzin is awesome and I'm sure he will figure something out." Korra mused.

"I really hope so, I have no idea why he is trusting me, but I am very glad he is. Sorry to load all of this on you, I usually don't talk about my feelings all that much."

"It's okay. Tenzin is a really good judge of character so if he trusts you then I trust you too." Korra smiled at me.

"Thanks Korra." I smiled back.

"Dinner time!" A voice behind us yelled.

"Yes!" Korra jumped up and ran for the house.

"Hey! Wait for me!"

A.N. I don't own any of the characters. Just having some fun! Please R&R I would love to know what you think!