The next scene Korra witnesses takes place mere moments after the last. Aang was saddling up Appa, now older but still the Avatar's trusted companion, while Katara spoke with the kids. Korra could see a girl with Water Trbe skin and a hairstyle that resembled a mix between Katara's hair-loopies and Korra's wolf tail. Her eyes are gray like her father's and they carry the same spark of mischief. This was Kya, Aang and Katara's sixteen year old water bending daughter and first born child.
"Keep practicing your forms sweetie" Katara told her daughter as they hugged "you've almost got all the moves mastered and you should be ready to learn healing soon." "Great" Kya beamed "Bumi could use some healing since I kick his butt all the time in sparring." "Shut up!" Katara chuckled and turned to her thirteen year old son Bumi. The boy is like his sister with his mom's skin, his dad's eyes, and a love of fun and mischief. He can't bend but the sword on his back shows he can hold his own.
"Now Bumi, I want you to beheave while we're away. No pranking the Air Acolytes or taking the Sky Bisons for a joy ride like last time." "In my defense, I had no idea she was pregnant and anyway, you and Dad help me with most of them." At this, several Air Acolytes raised their heads questioningly at the Master Water Bender. Katara flushes a bit. "I don't know what you're talking about" she speaks up a bit too loudly "now you mind your manners young man" she states sternly but beneath her breath, she whispers "you gotta save something for when we get back." Bumi nods and his mom pecks him on the cheek.
Next, Korra saw what could only be a young Tenzin. He is the opposite from his siblings with skin like his father and his mom's blue eyes. He looks almost exactly like Aang at that age but he is composed and serious even as a twelve year old. He says goodbye as formally as possible and Korra and Katara both hold back a giggle at his demeanor.
"No goodbye for me?" Aang asks and his children walk over to hug him. "I'll miss you daddy" Kya said "it's no fun practicing without you and mom." "I'll miss you too princess" Aang said gently "take it easy on your brothers okay?" "No promises" Kya giggled.
"Kick some butt dad" Bumi says as he embraced his dad in a "manly" hug " as taught by his uncle "and tell Uncle Sokka and Aunt Suki how good I've gotten with my sword." "You bet I will you little mad genius" Aang replied as he ruffles his oldest boy's hair. He just knew Bumi would be a fine military man one day.
"Good luck Aang" Tenzin said with a formal bow. "I hope you bring peace to the city in time for me to get my arrows." Tenzin never used titles like "dad" or even "father" and always addressed his father as a colleague rather than a parent. While Katara often talked of reprimanding such behavior, Aang talked her out of it. He knew his son never meant any disrespect and simply humored him.
"I shall Tenzin" Aang replied "I know how eager you are to get them." Then, in a more teasing tone he added "Lin likes a guy who's not afraid to get tattooed." Tenzin's face lights up instantly and his mask slips "she does? Really!"
Tenzin noticed his reaction a moment later and tried to cover it up, ignoring the laughter of his mom and siblings. With that said, Aang and Katara mounted Appa and were off to recruit their friends.
The scene shifted sometimes later to an unknown Fire Nation Island and Korra could see the original Team Avatar gathered around a long table. Aang and Katara sat at the head with Sokka, now Chief of the Southern Water Tribe, to the left with his wife Suki. Suki is decked out in full Kyoshi Warrior uniform and Korra at first can't distinguish her from the previous female Avatar. To the right stands Toph in her metal Bender police uniform alongside her husband, the Duke, now full grown and having revealed himself as an earth bender. He joined the Force as his wife's Lieutenant before both retired to raise Lin. Both are back in action at Aang's request to help defend new Republic from the Dark Elements. The group was about to begin their meeting when Fire Lord Zuko entered the hut. He looked like a kinder Ozai with the exception of his scar.
"Zuko, glad you could make it old friend." Aang stood to greet him "I hate to pull you away from the Fire Nation but this may be a crisis." "No apologies Aang, the New Republic is my nation too. Mai can handle things well enough while I'm gone. Where do we start?
With that, Aang pulls out a map showing the New Republic territories that are home to the Dark Elements' three divisions: the Dragon Brotherhood, the Terra Terrors, and the Red Moons.
AN: Another chap done! I know it's slow but the real action starts soon, promise! Also, for those who say Katara was OOC talking to Bumi, about pranks, she may have been serious but she knew how to have fun too and I think she could be a good prankster if she wanted. Besides, she and Aang have to do something with Bumi to spend time with him. For those of you who still aren't convinced, let's just say Aang rubbed off on her and call it a day. Thanks to Silver Omega 01 for reviewing and hope others will too. R/R.
