Duke

It had been a long day and all Tenzin wanted to do was go home to his family. Like on the trip towards the village, it was silent. Everyone was disappointed that they didn't find Duke.

"Tenzin, I'm so sorry," Korra said breaking the silence.

"Oh it's alright Korra. It's not your fault," he said disappointed. He looked at Lin and saw how sad she looked. The kidnapping of Duke really changed her. She started giving herself more work to keep her mind off of the pain she was harboring inside. They flew across Republic City and landed on Air Temple Island. A police officer was waiting for them. He had this worried look on his face.

"Chief Beifong, we have some bad news," he said as Lin got off of Oogi.

"What is it?" Lin asked.

"Ogi Spence was bailed out of prison last night."

Duke and Chang had just gotten in Republic City. Chang kept looking up at the sky. 'What a beauty' he thought. All these buildings high in the air. As he was looking he could have sworn he saw some sort of flying animal.

"What are you looking at Chang? We have work to do," Duke said knocking Chang back to earth.

"I think I saw a flying animal. It was huge. This place is amazing," Chang answered.

"We can look at the sights later, but now we have to warn Republic City." They looked around the city. People seemed happy and peaceful. This was gonna be harder than he thought.

"What are we suppose to be looking for," Chang asked.

"A building of some sort. I don't know look for the most important building in Republic City."

"Oh such a great plan. You didn't have this already planned out?"

"No, I didn't! How hard can it be to find a building."

"I can't just spot some building that looks import- oh I found it!" Chang said pointing at the police headquarters.

"Chang you genius you. Lets go," Duke said as the started running towards the building. They were half way there when Chang spotted ships coming closer to Republic City.

"Oh no! there here already. What do we do?" Chang said very terrified.

"Go to the police force and tell them Republic City is under attack Chang. I'll stay here and try to fight them off." Duke said.

"But there's too many of them. You can't fight them on your own."

"I won't be alone. I'll never be alone. Now go! quick!" Chang followed Duke's instructions and ran to Republic Cities police force.

"Was anyone else harmed besides this officer," Lin said walking into her office with Tenzin, Korra, and an officer not far behind.

"No ma'am he was the only one harmed," the officer answered. She sat down in her desk and started examining the evidence. But was quickly interrupted by a scream.

"I need help! We're under attack! My friends gonna die without Your help!" Chang ran into Lin's office out of breath. "Help...please."

"Alright kid settle down what happened," Lin said annoyed. She didn't have time for this. Lin had a criminal to find.

"Republic..City is...under...attack," Chang said still trying to catch his breath.

"What," Korra said.

"I said...Republic...Cit-"

"I heard what you said, but why?" Korra asked.

"Long story...brothers...take over world...Spence."

"Spence!" Tenzin and Lin said at the same time.

"Yes.." Chang said tiredly. "Got any water?"

"Listen tell us whats going on," Tenzin said offering Chang a seat which he took gracefully. Chang had finally cooled down and was able to speak again.

"Okay well a Oji Spence and his brother want to take over the world. There coming here to kill the last airbenders or something," Duke said proudly.

"Oh dear this is serious," Tenzin said.

"Oh yeah and there ships are here and my buddy Duke is gonna fight them all by himself. He's such a brave guy. You know he was stolen as a boy-"

"Your worse than Ikki," Korra interrupted him.

"Well I'll get my men ready for battle," Lin said starting to head out.

"And I have to go protect my family," Tenzin said following Lin out of the door. They started walking the medal halls. It was quite awkward.

"Listen Lin, I know things right now are pretty hectic, but I just want you to know that after all those years together and- I know I didn't make the best choices in life. What I'm trying to say Lin is that I've always cared for you." Lin stopped, but before she could say anything she was interrupted.

"Chief, do you want me to call the United Forces?" An officer asked.

"Uh yes and order our men to head towards the waters," she said starting to walk away.

"Lin," Tenzin called out for her. She turned back and he saw the glimmer in her eyes. "I love you."

"I love you too, Tenzin. Now go. Your family needs you." He smiled and headed towards the door. Tenzin got on Oogi and was half way to Air Temple Island when it hit him.

"Did that kid say 'his buddy Duke'?"

Duke stood there ready to fight. As the ships got closer he got more ready. He had confidence all over his face. He was ready to fight. He knew he wasn't gonna survive this, there were too many. He barely survived the attack on the ship. This would be much worse. He looked up and saw a statue. It was a bald man with an arrow on his head. Duke didn't know why but that statue just made him smile. He got so distracted at the statue he almost didn't notice the ships dock. The doors opened on the ship. He saw his brothers. They looked terrified. Duke looked around and he couldn't believe what he saw. Fang had recruited more kids but not only boys but girls too. He didn't want to fight them, but he knew he had to. Duke looked up and saw Fang on top of one of the ships. He gave a signal and the children came running towards Duke. Duke was prepared to fight. Just before the first kid got to Duke a giant blue light came crashing down blocking the kids from Republic City. What was this? Duke was confused. The kids were confused. Fang was angry. Duke was amazed at what he saw. The light started changing into figures, or people. He didn't know it at the time but standing around him were Avatar Aang, Sokka, Uncle Iroh, Toph and Ruz.

"You've been so brave Duke," Toph said placing a hand on his shoulder.

"Who are you guys," Duke said in amazement.

"We are the spirits of the sky," Uncle Iroh said with a chuckle.

"Why are you here," Duke asked.

"To protect you of course," his good friend Ruz said with a smile. Duke turned to Ruz , he just realized Ruz was there.

"I never wanted you to die because of me. That's what I was trying to prevent."

"I did it because it wasn't my destiny to survive, it's yours." Ruz said hugging his buddy.

"Duke," Aang said to his grandson. Duke turned to Aang. "We'll handle these guys. Head to the mountains there's a cave there. That's where Oji is hiding. Go get your necklace back," he said hugging his grandson.

"Thank you everyone. Thank you," he started running off but then came back. "Don't kill them there being forced to do this. They don't deserve death." Aang just nodded and Duke started running towards the caves. A gleaming light passed by and the battle had just begun.