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Spring, 0 ASC, The Southern Air temple, Aang's quarters
As soon as I came within Gyatso's sight, he relaxed. I noticed this, and put on a questioning look.
"What's wrong Gyatso?"
"I was worried how the monks would react to your runaway Aang; I figured right away they would send you off to the Eastern Air Temple before you left their sight. They just want to make sure you are prepared in case Sozin attacks. He already has set up several colonies in the Earth Kingdom; it is only a matter of time."
"Yeah, Roku said he has been planning this for decades."
"You spoke with Roku?"
"Yeah, the monks had me explain everything that happened." I chuckled a bit.
"In the mix of all that has happened today, I sort of forgot to tell you Gyatso."
"It's okay Aang." Gyatso just shrugged it away with his hand.
"But can you explain to me what happened and why you decided to return?"
"Appa and I got pushed into the water by a bad storm, and I was forced into the Avatar State to survive.." I explained what happened up to the point of Roku telling me to go save the airbenders and "our" friend Gyatso.
Gyatso smiled, "Roku.. my old firebending friend. We trained together when he came here as a teenager to learn Airbending. We were the best of friends. He once told me that some friendships can transcend through more than one lifetime."
"Wow Gyatso, do you believe that?" I said with great interest.
"I did, but as soon as I figured out you were the Avatar, I was certain."
Gyatso looked at me, obviously in deep thought.
"Get some sleep Aang, I have a feeling you will need it.
I took a breath of relief, "It seems like I haven't slept in a hundred years.."
Gyatso laughed, "Yeah Aang, sometimes I wish I could just sleep for that long and just leave the world to handle its own problem," Gyatso sighed, "It is just too much stress with Sozin threatening to strike all the time."
"But don't worry about that right now Aang, just get some rest and we'll talk later." Gyatso went out of my room and closed the door.
"How can I not worry when I am the only one who can stop it? I whispered sadly.
9 hours later
I woke up to loud knocking on my door.
"Aang, wake up we need to talk about our next step!" Master Junqa's voice was like a loud thud in my eardrums.
"I'm up, I'm up! Just stop shouting please," I shook my head in irritation.
I put on my airbending robes and opened the door.
"How are you feeling Aang?"
"Better, I just really needed to sleep it off."
"Well you will need the energy. We have decided to send you off to the Eastern Air Temple today."
I was shellshocked.
"What? I thought you would at least wait a few days."
"Oh we were, but that was before you ran away. It was a big wake up call, you running away. We realized that you need a proper mentor, and Gyatso just doesn't suffice."
"How would you know? You just stay locked up in the chambers all day meditating."
"Aang, what I am trying to say is that you need strict teaching, there is no time for fun and games. War is descending on us and we need you, Avatar Aang."
I looked at him with disdain.
"Don't call me that, I'm Aang, plain old Aang."
He sighed.
"Aang then, just… get packed. You and your escorts will leave as soon as you're should be at the Eastern Air Temple in maybe a week."
As soon as he left, I started packing reluctantly. This is really hard, but it just has to be done. I can't abandon the airbenders… especially Gyatso. He is my family.
I met the masters and Gyatso in the courtyard. Gyatso closed his eyes in sadness as I walked towards him.
"Aang.. this is for the best. The only reason I am letting you out of my sight is because of that." Gyatso had tears in his eyes. "Spirits knows what happens when you are left on your own. Frozen in an iceberg? You remind me of Roku, always getting into trouble." Gyatso laughed humorlessly. "I hope everything works out."
We hugged and I got on Appa and left with 2 other airbenders who were on their own bisons.
Sorry for the short chapter, I promise there will be a lot more to come. I realize that this started out a bit boring. Trust me, there is SO much to come and I hope you enjoy. I hope my writing is getting better. Write in a review some tips for me if you really want things to improve.
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