Destined Girl

Ch.5: The Journey Begins

The horse trampled the ground as I wiped the tears from my eyes. I couldn't stop crying, I never cried like this before. My sword clanked against my leg, making my small bruise even worse. But I ignored it.

I entered the town in a matter of time, entering the schoolhouse's yard. I saw Tommy and Sam walking up to me.

"Maddy," Tommy said as he ran to me. I jumped off Alainn's back.

"What is this?" Sam asked pointing out me out.

"You remember yesterday?" I asked. "When I airbended?"

They nodded. I bowed my head.

"Well it turns out I'm more than just an airbender" I said as I looked up at them. Their faces went from content to shock. Their mouths slightly dropped.

"You mean-"

"I'm the Avatar" I said. "Or one of them I should say"

"Our friend is the Avatar" Sam repeated.

"Good God" Tommy said as he widened his eyes in surprise.

"So your leaving?" Sam said, getting my hints.

"I have to go and end this war" I said.

"Jesus, Mary and Joseph" Sam cussed.

"When will we ever see you again?" Tommy asked.

"Hopefully by the fall" I said, I looked away from them. "Next fall"

"We'll come with you" Sam stated.

"No" I said as I snapped my head in their direction.

"Maddy you can't do this alone" Tommy said.

"I have too," I said. "This is not your destiny, it's my own"

"What if you die before the fall?" Tommy asked.

"I'll hope my brother will finish the war"

"You have a brother?!" Sam stated in shock.

"My twin brother," I told him. I remembered hearing about the other Avatar gone missing in which I forgot to mention. "If he returns"

"So this is it?" Tommy said. "This is good-bye?"

"I guess it is" I said in a saddened tone. I saw Tommy wielded with tears. "Tommy don't cry"

"I can't help it" he said as he wiped his tears away. "My best friend, gone"

I walked over to him and hugged him.

"I'll always be with you Thomas Lind" I said to him as I pulled apart, holding him by the arms. "Always"

I looked at Sam.

"The same with you Sam" I said. "Always"

"Pretty strong word ain't it?" Sam asked. I chuckled slightly as I hugged him.

"Sure is" I whispered. He smiled. I let go of him. I quickly made my way to Alainn.

"Wait Maddy" Tommy said as he ran up to me. I looked at him. He placed a kiss on my cheek. I blushed in surprise and embarrassment. I began to get hints that Tommy seemed to have a liking in me. Before I could get on my horse, everyone gathered around. I saw Johnny come forward.

"What is this?!" Johnny snapped at me. I let go of Alainn and walked over to him.

"What does it look like?" I asked. "I'm leaving"

"Why?" came the small whisper of Will. I looked at the crowd gathered around us.

"This war has raged on long enough. Many are dying, many are suffering, it is time to end it!" I stated boldly. "It is time the Fire Nation surrendered! And I will make them surrender at all costs!"

"You are only a girl!" Johnny spat.

"She's the Avatar!" Tommy stood up. Everyone gasped.

"That's a lie!" Johnny howled. "My Pa told me both avatars are dead!"

"Well yer looking at one right now!" Sam shouted.

"She can't be the Avatar!" Johnny said. "She's weak! She's not strong!"

"She sent you flyin' yesterday!" Tommy howled.

"That was because she's an airbender!" he shouted at Tommy. "She is weak! She can't fight!"

"Yes she can!" Tommy shouted.

"Says who?!"

"Says me" came a voice, I saw Will coming up to be face to face with Johnny.

"What?" Johnny asked him, confused.

"Maddy is a better fighter than you'll ever be Johnny" he boldly spat.

"Why you little-"

Johnny grabbed Will by the neck, Will looked frightened, he was beginning to whimper.

"No Johnny!" I shouted, before Johnny could nail him, his big hand still wrapped around the skinny throat. I notice a small puddle right by my feet. I moved my hand and swung it over the puddle, sending water up in the air and at Johnny. The force of the water caused Johnny to stumble backwards as I stood up straighter. He was on the ground, on his back as Will was dropped to his knees. I ran up to Will.

"You okay?" I asked him. He nodded as he regained his breath. He coughed as I came up to Johnny. He glared at me. "Does that prove it?"

"You'll never be a strong Avatar" he said. I bent down to be eye-level with him. I laid my hands over my legs and stared at him. "Watch me"

I got back up and headed over to Alainn, Garland had helped up Will.

"Take care lad" I told Will. He nodded. I looked at Garland. He extended his hand.

"Real sorry for the trouble I caused" he apologized. We both looked at Johnny. "I saw the real him"

I took his hand and shook it proudly, I put my other hand on his shoulder.

"You take care lad" I told Garland. "Watch out for Johnny"

He nodded and gave me a small smile. I walked over to my horse, past the lines of students who watched me. I climbed on Alainn's back.

"Good luck Maddy!" came a shout.

"Give the Fire Nation hell!" came another.

"Yeah Give 'em hell!"

I smiled as they all pumped their fists in the air, cheering as loud as possible. I noticed Ms. Fisher come out of her school house. I took off my cowboy hat and held it in the air.

"I will!" I shouted. I pulled on the reins and Alainn jumped up on her rear legs, she neighed loudly and soon broke off into a gallop. I held her reins with my left hand as I slid my hat back on my head, I heard the cheers begin to faint as I traveled south from the schoolhouse.

I still had my one hand on the reins as Alainn continued to gallop. I narrowed my eyes at the dank, dusty road as I began my journey. My long journey.

To be continued.

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