I am having a writer's block, sorry for the wait. And yes, HW is also affecting me. I have test after test after test. Ugh! Plus volunteering work, studying, clubs. Man, High School is hard! Hope you enjoy this chapter, and please review. I really need the support since I am considering holding this off for quite some time due to the recent amount of school work, but if I know that you like this, I'll try my best to continue it since I love writing fanfics, they help me relax.

Should look like at this fanmade opening it actually made me cry: /

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Book 1:Wondering

Chapter 11: Fork

Kelina's POV:

I looked out into the water. The capital city of the Southern Water Tribe growing bigger. After having spent some time negotiating with the Republic City President, Raiko Jr. about the recent case my husband sent me about the Earth Kingdom, I was finally able to come back home.

Being the wife of the Chief of the Southern Water Tribe isn't all that easy, I had to leave the kids behind. I hoped that they didn't trash the halls. When the ship got to the dock, I carefully stepped out with my luggage.

I noticed a huge badger mole and a hamster-rat accompanied by a White Lotus Sentry getting off too, which brought me confusion. I was told that they wasn't very fond with animals.

The male sentry noticed me staring, quickly went up to me with the animals being dragged by reins and bowed.

"Kelina, wife of Cheif Irwin correct?" He asked me. I nodded. He handed me the reins of the animals.

"Please give them to him, they're for his guests. Good day to you mam." Guests? He then left to get back on board one of the boats.

I took the reins off of the animals. Their eyes instantly sparked into life, the badgermole gave me a lick, while the hamster-rat rubbed itself against my cheek and then curled up on my shoulder. I chuckled and hugged the animals back. Patted them, and made gestures to signal for them to follow me.

As I walked through the streets back to the palace, I noticed the badgermole was moving willingly and seemed to study me. When we walked through the palace gates, the badgermole and hamster-rat rushed instantly to the door.

That's when I noticed a bunch of teens along with Katara, Jinora, Irwin, Mako, and Bolin. A 16 year old Water Tribe Girl bravely jumped in front of the huge creature before it could enter. The poor animal tried to enter by leaping and even going from side to side, but each attempt was blocked by waved arms. Eventually it gave up, whimpered and sat down. The girl smiled and gave it a big hug along with soothing words that I couldn't exactly hear.

"Mom!" Alex and Ivy ran to greet me. I gave them each a tight hug, I wondered if they slept well. The others also came too. Irwin gave me a kiss on the forehead to welcome me home. I nodded to Katara and Jinora. And got hugs from Bolin and a handshake from Mako.

"Are you the guests?" I looked to the group of teens while carrying Ivy, boy they are getting heavier.

"Not all of them though." Irwin replied. I raised a brow, I was curious as to who else I was going to meet. He looked around as if they were prying eyes and led me and everyone else inside. Bolin helped me with the bags, while I joined the others in the living room. The teens were already seated, and so were the adults.

"We're responsible for Avatar Cheryl currently." Jinora said to me with a concerned expression.

"Why hasn't the world be notified of this info yet?" I shifted Ivy into my other arm, before waiting for a reply.

"The Red Lotus are back." I felt my breath stop for a second at the name, before returning to normal pace. I had heard from Mako the horrors they had put on my mother-in-law.

"Who currently knows?" My voice turning from a normal merry tone to a serious one.

"Us, some White Lotus members, and some of the guards." Mako replied.

"Where is …. ?" I wasn't sure if the Avatar was a female or male.

"Avatar Cheryl is resting up in one of the guest rooms, with her friend Branyt by her side. This is Lily, Sean, and Akina." Jinora answered. Resting?

"Cheryl kinda ran away." Lily fidgeted with her fingers as she looked at the ground with a worried expression. I placed Ivy down and nodded. An Avatar's job wasn't easy, that could explain the girl's disappearance.

I then heard chatter behind towards the stairs from the animals. The hamster-rat seemed to be scolding the badgermole trying to go up the stairs. I quickly went to their side and comforted the badgermole by repeatedly patting it on the head. It gave me sad eyes, and buried its head into my arms. I smiled at the sight, animals were just as human as us. But I couldn't really understand why it wanted to go upstairs.

"Sona is Cheryl's animal guide." Sean explained. So Sona is the badgermole? Akina sighed and took over comforting the badgermole.

"It's okay, Sona. Cheryl's going to be fine, just be patient." Akina whispered soothingly to the creature. We all watched in silence as it continued whining.

A guard passed by and suddenly Sona started growling at the man. Sona got out of Akina's grip and jumped onto the man, knocking him down. The man tried to get up, but Sona wouldn't allow it. Even the hamster-rat shrieked at the man.

"What's going on?" A gentle, yet strong powerful voice shifted everyone's attention. A 15 year old green-eyed girl with long black hair that went beyond her shoulders with Earth Kingdom attire appeared at the foot of the stairs.

I turned back at the guard, finding his eyes flicker to some kind of unknown emotion for a split second. She eyed the guard suspiciously as if she had a hunch that something was wrong, but gave a brief flash of mercy before approaching the man.

A sudden flash of metal sprang from the guard's coat toward the girl, she dodged it effortlessly and managed to metal bend the sharp knife to a nearby wall. Then quickly made slab shackles that encased the man's body in earth. We all blinked in surprise at the sudden action in a mere seconds that recently passed.

"Take him to the interrogation room!" Irwin ordered two guards to take the man away. The two kids ran to the girl, and gave her hugs. She smiled back to them lovingly and returned the tight hugs.

"Now can you play with us, Cheryl?" Ivy pleaded with puppy eyes. Cheryl? I looked at the tired eyed girl, she had a certain aura around her that was commanding, yet I had a feeling she actually was really kind. Well, an Avatar was like that. She seemed hesitant, but nevertheless she nodded a yes.

"Sure." Her voice carried off gently like the wind, which surprised me since Earthbenders are known to be … different.

Alex and Ivy practically dragged her into the courtyard. I found myself breathless, so this is the reincarnation of the mother-in-law I never met. Katara eyed me.

"So... this is her right?" My voice turned into a sad tone.

She nodded back, and we both watched into the sunset as the kids playfully showed their new bending techniques to Cheryl. The atmosphere felt so peaceful despite the fact that we had an attempt of murder. Cheryl's soft laughter filled the air with a joyful kind of feeling. I smiled as I watched the sky slowly turned from crystal blue to a pretty shade of orange and red.

Branyt's POV:

Turns out I feel asleep when I was watching Cheryl. When I woke up, I felt somewhat refreshed, but found Cheryl nowhere in her room. I sighed, what was she doing this time?! She should be resting. I looked out the window and found the moon already in the sky.

What time was it? Did I miss dinner? I opened the door, and slid out of her room, eventually I reached downstairs finding everyone except Cheryl in the dinning room. A new woman was with them too.

"Branyt, this is Kelina. Ivy and Alex's mom." Jinora gestured to the woman she was talking to. I nodded.

"Nice to meet you, mam." Akina studied my face. I had a feeling she already knew what I was going to ask about.

"Cheryl's sleeping on the couch." I thanked her and went to the living room. Fluffy was curled up on Cheryl's shoulder. While Sona slept nearby the two. I smiled at the sight, and carefully readjusted the green blanket so that it was covering her fully. She had a peaceful expression on her face, and was smiling.

"She is a special girl to you, right?" I heard an unfamiliar female voice, and turned around finding Kelina. Her face was full of sympathy. I hesitatingly nodded in response not sure as to where she was going to.

"She'll be fine." Her voice was caring, similar to by mom's. How did she know I was worried about Cheryl's health? She gave me a smile, chuckled good-naturally, and gave me a light punch.

"She's a strong person, physically and seemingly emotionally too, just calm down. She needs to know that all of you guys believe in her." I sighed and stared at my palms, trying to convince myself that her words were true.

She placed her hand my on shoulders, kneel, and turned me so that I was facing her.

"Believe ok honey?" Then she patted my back "Let's go finish dinner." I gave once last glance to Cheryl before leaving to the dinning room with Kelina. I'll try.

Guard's POV:

I almost had the Avatar there, if only I had listened to Oka's advice on patience. But I had the chance to kill the Avatar! And I missed it. But I was a good boy as I listening onto the part where Miss Oka told me to dress up as a guard.

When the people 'interrogated' me or whatever, I told them nothing. Just as Miss Oka told me to. But I would never be able to repay her kindness to me, people called me stupid and stuff. But Miss Oka appreciated my work in delivering heavy things. She said they will be useful to me later, and told me that it was all the Avatar's fault that I was getting punished by the Earth Queen. She said the Avatar was suppose to bring balance, but she allowed big guys like the Earth Royalties to continue their rein of terror. Miss Oka is such a nice lady and so knowledgeable.

The next day...

Bolin's POV:

The conversion after breakfast wasn't very … fun. Apparently, Korra told Cheryl to visit her in the spirit world, but Cheryl was also needed in the meeting between the nations against the Earth Queen. I was sad that I can't spend more time with the gang. But hey, if the world needs the Avatar, there is nothing I could do.

I looked to my brother, his seemed tired as usual, but today the spark just wasn't there anymore. Not even a little. I redirected my attention to the conversation going on.

"So who is going where?" I asked. Irwin stroked his chin.

"Cheryl, go to the spirit world with Branyt, Akina, and Jinora,"

"But-" Irwin raised his hand to stop her.

"No buts, we promised you family we would protect you."

"Fine." She replied reluctantly.

"What about us?" Lily jumped up and down. Irwin turned towards the Royal Siblings.

"Sean, Lily, I'm going to need you guys to go with the meeting too. You are part of the Royal Family."

"Awww. But it's going to be soooooooooo boring." She whined. Sean gave no complaint, but hey at least he talks about important stuff right?

Cheryl gave a small smile and a tiny hug to Lily.

"You'll be fine. Hmmm. Why don't I treat you to my homemade ice cream when you get back?" Cheryl gave a wink to Lily.

"Ok! But you have to promise, and that we'll still be Team Avatar when we get back together as a gang." Cheryl blinked in confusion at the sudden entry of a name. I smiled at the name though, the name itself reminded me of the good times we had back in Republic City.

"You know? You, Branyt, Akina, and grumpy Sean. We're Team Avatar!" Her cheerful voice only furthered made me think of the good times.

"Sure. Team Avatar." Cheryl repeated with enthusiasm. An Air Acolyte appeared at the doorway and bowed.

"Sirs and mams, your rides are ready." He then left. Branyt rubbed the back of his neck.

"Well, I guess it's time of us to go our ways." We all nodded. We all walked to the courtyard. We gave each other hugs and good luck on our missions.

"Don't forget to practice your firebending Cheryl. I'm still going to be strict about it." Sean smirked.

"And the ice cream!" Lily added. Cheryl chuckled and waved goodbye to them.

Eventually, everyone who was leaving was on board except Cheryl. I gave her a tight hug.

"Can't … breathe … Bolin" She gasped. I let go, and rubbed my neck sheepishly.

"Sorry." She nodded and looked to Mako.

"Bye Mako." That seemed to snap him out of his trance on the ground.

"Oh, have a safe trip Cheryl...and can you tell Korra I said hi?" She nodded a yes and he gave her a grateful smile. Sona gave Cheryl a lick before the Avatar got on board the bison.

"Bye!" I yelled along with Kelina, Alex, Ivy, Mako, and Katara. We watched the sky bison disappear slowly into the dawn of the new day. I'm going to miss them alright.

Jinora's POV:

Along the way traveling to the Southern Spirit Portal we planned out our mission. When we get there I would try to meditate to get Korra's location. Branyt would try searching through the skies, Akina looked through land, while Cheryl asked the spirits.

Branyt and Akina enjoyed the scenery, while Cheryl remained somewhat … a little silent. I was told by Akina that she often conducted parties to make the atmosphere cheerful. By what I could see, it was the opposite.

"What's wrong Cheryl?"

"Huh?" She stopped twitting her thumbs and looked up to me.

"Akina said you're normally playful."

"Oh." She looked away into the snowy environment. I slid over to where she sat.

"What's wrong? I was Korra's spiritual master, I could be yours too." She turned to me, her eyes the sad kind, without the normal spark.

"Why don't we do some airbending instead?" I said to cheer her up.

"..."

"Aren't you going to ask as to why we're doing airbending when you didn't master fire?" I titled my head to get her out of her silence.

"Why then?"

"You don't have much time so you'll only be able to learn some skills." She nodded and pulled her legs to her body. I sighed.

"It's about your title isn't it?"

"Mmhm."

"You'll understand when the times comes."

"You sure?"

"I'm sure. For now, enjoy the time, okay?" She seemed hesitant until Fluffy then climbed onto the girl's lap, and curled up to go to sleep.

"Mm, 'kay."

I hope you liked this chapter, I am so sorry about the lack of dialogue for certain people. But there is just so many characters in this one place that I tend to forgot. And my writer's block is not helping. And yes, the guard was the dumb, innocent kind of person. He just got sent the wrong way in life. Please review, and have a nice week! Can't wait to see Korra reunite with Team Avatar, hopefully she'll get to see them in the next 1 or 2 episodes.