The Plunge

Agna Qela

I quickly find a meditation spot when I smell a stench of something burning in an industrial sense. The stench of sulfur and coal then I see black particles falling from the sky soot as it stains some of the clothing of passersby. I turn around looking for anything and then I see Sokka and Princess Yue riding Appa land near me as he explains to her what soot is as we walk towards the palace. In which Yue enters leaving Sokka behind to show that they aren't dating before the ruling council of Agna Qela. As Arnook gave his speech to all the men and women in the hall we listen," The day we have feared for so long has arrived, The Fire Nation is at our Doorstep! It is with great sadness I call my family here before me, knowing well that some of these faces are about to vanish from our Tribe. They will never vanish from our hearts. Now, as we approach the battle for our existence, I call upon the Great Spirits, Spirit of the Ocean, Spirit of the Moon, Be with us!"

I silently mutter," May the Force be with us in these trying times."

I turn back to Chief Arnook as he calls for volunteers in which Sokka joins this mission. I remain listening to the will of the Force which tells me nothing as I attempt to focus. I sense nothingness only how still everything is. This feeling has consumed the Force. For it seems the Force is taking a final deep breath before the Storm falls upon all. I stand and walk out of the great hall for which I am met by Master Pakku who pulls me to the side," What is going to happen with this invasion will we survive or something going to…?"

I look at him and tell him," I don't know."

He looks at me on the verge of madness and incredulity for which he rants," How could you not know you're a Jedi you know all, hear all, and see all. The Jedi are sorcery fuelled beings who can't die like the spirits. You have far more power and you DON'T KNOW!"

" A Jedi is none of that but the Force is silent. I can only say what I can understand and that is something is about to happen that will throw everything on its head. Jedi can die. I saw my Uncle's slain body, I remember my own Master detailing his Master's death as she was gunned down by her troops, and his sacrifice for others," I say to Pakku with tears falling down my cheeks for which Yagoda arrives and sees it. For which she looks to me seeing how those final statements have affected me. "If we were as you said there would be a team of Jedi here helping to fix this crisis instead you get me a young newly minted Jedi Knight instead of the senior and veteran Master of old."

Before he can respond I walk away as I go forward and look at what awaits us from beyond the sea as I see the storm gather in strength. I know not what is to come but there is a large vergence in the Force a Shatterpoint is forming for which one decision can change the outcome of so many things in the Universe at large. Though I can feel one place this is converging into that point nearby but one far from Ratava at a place with lingering connection to the Dark Side of the Force. Which clearly seems to be Yavin IV as it will be a small battle with a drastic impact on the Fate of the Galaxy. The coming days will change everything. Many paths are open to us though which will come to pass is a mystery which will be revealed shortly.

I arrive at the wall in front of the city with my pack full of explosives, Lightsaber in hand and my blaster in its holster. The silence is terrifying the troops are quivering in fear their facades hide it the feeling on Atollon, Mandalore, and Lothal grips me then I grab my macrobinoculars and see a ship bigger than Zuko's rush forward as the trebuchet launches a flaming munition at us I focus as the silence ends my non saber hand launches forward grabbing it and crushing it into bits. I mutter to myself as it changes into a Battlecry," So it begins,TO VICTORY OR DEATH; For the Water Tribe."

Aang quickly takes off against the vessel on Appa quickly disabling the ship and sinking it. Though that is not the end as the day dragged on I felt exhausted from my defense as I destroyed Flaming ball after Flaming ball. Aang had crippled a good portion of their fleet but it was no meager fleet, for it was an Armada of Modern Fire Nation warships. I observe them from the battlements as they all seem to weigh their anchors as the sun is setting and the moon is rising. Master Pakku walks up to me though full of confidence. I look at him," Why are they stopping the offensive? Are they planning an alternative attack pattern?"

"No, the Moon spirit is what gives us Waterbenders' power and it increases in the night. Which most people know that La was the First Waterbender and most watched it and learned from it pushing and pulling the Tides. As well Chief Arnook wishes for your opinion on a secret mission concerning the protection of something of great value." Pakku had explained for which I leave for the Armory as I enter the Chief looks to me and acknowledges my presence.

"I need your services behind the lines to protect something of important value that could destroy everything if something happened to it." I follow chief Arnook to the palace and he opens it revealing two fish circling each other. I feel their presence in the Force it is strong, overwhelming my senses. I see the strands, the shatterpoint is here something is going to happen in this spot."I request that you protect the mortal form of the Moon and Ocean spirit. I fear that they could be a target for the Fire Nation including this Admiral Zhao. What do you know of him?"

"He is arrogant and wishes to burn his name into history. He also believes he is destined to destroy the last of the Water Tribe. Though how remains a mystery to me he may possibly seek to destroy the mortal forms of the Great Spirits. I will protect them with my life, your Grace," I watch as he walks out.

"Thank You Master Jedi for your aid in these troubling times," He says as he leaves in the same way we came into this grotto closing the passageway into the grotto. I go into a meditative posture as I focus using the force to find some calm in the chaos that is going on around me.

While I am channeling the Force Aang, Katara, and Princess Yue enter the Grotto. I quickly stand up and walk over to them and ask a question," All right what are you three doing here in this place because I am supposed to guard this place from Zhao. So what are you up to?"

"The Avatar needs a place to connect with the spirit world so we can enlist their help in throwing back the Fire Nation from our shores. They would be willing to stand against those who threaten the balance," as Princess Yue makes this statement. We turn to watch Aang get into a meditative stance so he can enter the spirit world. Yue is very curious about the process and is curious though wondering how long it would take.

"Patience Your Highness, these things take time and it will be a while before we have what is required," I proclaim with calmness that reassures her of the time for the spirit." However, I am to make certain nothing happens to this Oasis for the time being so get comfortable."However within seconds the atmosphere changes as a new presence enters close by", Or maybe not!"

I quickly turn on my heels to see the soaked Prince dripping with water and frozen to the bone though still bursting with a burning desire to achieve his 'Destiny.' Katara quickly moves between us and the Prince for which I understand what is important. I turn to Princess Yue who quickly rushes into the palace as I stand guard over the sacred oasis. Zuko quickly snarls," You two really think you have a chance against me!"

"Katara," I yell over to Katara who turns to me," Kick his Ass!"

Katara quickly goes after him showing what she is capable of with her waterbending now. Their fight becomes a quick engagement with Zuko on the backfoot throughout their duel. Though Katara puts him in an ice bubble he breaks out of it going back on the offensive she then freezes him on an ice pillar. While we turn our attention back to Aang with the Sun rising, the sound of melting ice quickly catches my attention as Katara is quickly defeated and I am put on the back foot by the Prince who creates a smokescreen to hide his movements as he grabs Aang. The Prince is gone with Aang and now the sounds of battle have recommenced. I quickly attempt to awaken Katara when Sokka, Princess Yue, Momo, and Appa arrive.

"Where is Aang," Sokka asks me while Katara is waking up from being slammed into a tree.

"Zuko took him but he is on his own if this was a part of the greater campaign he would've taken out the spirits' mortal forms," I explain to them," Sokka go and get Aang and his Highness I will stay here and guard the Oasis."

Appa quickly takes off and vanishes northward, with the group, to find the two of sound of the flight is quickly replaced with the sound of battle resuming after the main star had risen upon the city. I quickly felt the battle raging through the Force as I quietly patrolled the outskirts of the spirit oasis. I quickly travel around into the palace setting traps for those who seek the oasis with several thermal detonators acting as motion or pressure traps. The Force quickly indicates that Admiral Mutton chops is nearing the palace as I quickly return to the Oasis. I jump up into a hiding spot and using the oldest trick in the book waiting for the troops to enter the sacred space which isn't long as the sound of explosives going off alert me to their proximity. The first few entered guards mostly with an entourage of stunned Officers the caped figure of the Admiral triumphantly proclaiming," History will remember me as Zhao the conqueror, no, Zhao the Moonslayer, The man who finally broke the last of the pathetic Water tribe civilization!"

"Don't be so assured of your victory Admiral," I say, jumping down kicking several guards into the water as my Lightsaber quickly flys into my hand snapping to life. The men quickly shift into a battle stance. Zhao looks at me with the arrogance pouring off of him.

"The pathetic Jedi dares challenge you, the Fire Lord will reward us greatly for bringing a mythical Jedi before him," Zhao orders pridefully as the guards and officers attack me. My blade quickly goes through the first man as I glide from one to the next as it cuts one down after another. Zhao quickens his pace to the fish as I perform a Force enhanced jump throwing my saber into one of the soldiers as I throw most of the men from their feet. Zhao gets to his feet quicker than his entourage who are stunned by the warmth in the oasis. He charges straight at me with his bending which I redirect either into the air above or the ground below me. His attempt to throw me from my feet fails. The duel continues as his bending becomes angrier for his failures to defeat me. The handful of remaining officers are on the ground in awe of our duel as I dance around Zhao blocking or deflecting blows.

Though it does not last as a shockwave in the Force hits my mind I quickly realize something it was Alderaan the millions of voices screaming in terror and then silence as I lose concentration on the Duel Zhao flings me from my feet as he stands over me with a mad grin," Nothing will stand in the way of the Ascendancy of the Fire Nation not the Water Tribe, the Earth Kingdom, Traitors, the Avatar nor a pesky upstart Jedi!"

"Your Arrogance is astounding Admiral. You honestly believe yourself more powerful than nations or Natural laws. There will always be people who will stand against men like yourself or the Fire Lord," I say as he glares at me while the force is giving a ringing sensation in my senses. As I look up seeing Appa with the five figures and another man entering the grotto being Iroh.

"He is right Zhao there are powers greater than any nation or man," the cloaked figure of General Iroh proclaims.

"Why am I not surprised that you are a traitor Iroh," Zhao spats as his troops are caught off guard by Iroh and aren't certain who to stand with. The Admiral finally relents to Iroh for which he releases the fish into the pool then as though a rage akin to a Sith consumes him a grave insult to his pride as he lifts his fist and strikes down the mortal form of the Moon Spirit Tui. As the color of the world faded then began the shock, horror and the backlash in the Force leaving me in pain grasping my head. As I lost focus and stumbled, I lost consciousness.

Juno Eclipse

Rogue Shadow, Agni System

Starkiller had guided us to the system as we entered; it seemed as though this was another bust on the list of systems that Bridger could have fled to. Then as he sat there something happened that took both of us off guard as my sensors picked up a moon one second and gone the next in the system. As Starkiller grasped his head falling out of his seat I screamed," PROXY, get the medkit now!"

I got on my hands and knees as Starkiller's face turned up in a mix of emotions speaking softly," Bridger is here."

He then subsequently passed out with Proxy entering waiting for orders," Take Lord Starkiller to his quarters we have this system in the Navicomputer. Prep long range comms with Grand Admiral Thrawn informing him that the search is over and we will be regrouping with a vessel to make repairs and refuel the Rogue Shadow." I quickly set coordinates to let us meet with the Chimaera as sensors picked the moon back up on scanners.

Iroh

I quickly picked up the Jedi's pack as he floated down a canal. I was ambushed by a squad of Waterbenders who attempted to stop me though most looked as unprepared for combat as I simply melted the ice beneath their feet and they fell into the canal with the young Jedi. There was no need for hurting them physically rather their pride as I turned down another one an old friend had pulled the Jedi from the canal. Who turned to me with a smile in which I answered," It is good to see you High Lotus Yagoda. I presume Elder Lotus Pakku is busy and won't be able to meet with us."

"You would be correct Grand Lotus, he and the Chief will be quite busy, so I am to assist in your exit from Agna Qela. Jedi Knight Ezra Bridger has been initiated into our ways and I am to guess you would like him to accompany you in your next endeavor in the Earth Kingdom I know where your Nephew is currently and will take you to him though be careful, Grand Lotus," Yagoda helps to take me to Zuko and a raft that has been prepared for our departure I place the Jedi's unconscious body on the raft. In which Zuko is a little ways away I will go to him as I bid farewell to High Lotus Yagoda.

"Thank you old friend now, I would suggest you make yourself scarce so I can get Zuko. May the Lotus flower grant enlightenment," As Yagoda bowed she vanished so I could retrieve Zuko. Who I quickly found fleeing a mix of Water Tribe from benders, swordsmen, and others. As I quickly emerge taking most of them out with ease giving them only superficial injuries that makes them flee giving us the opportunity to escape the city.

Zuko sees the Jedi and is annoyed," Why is he here?"

"Zuko a Jedi has a different perspective on many things and is not aligned to the Avatar but to peace and Justice. Thus he will help us but don't think any less of him for not holding bending ability and I would not leave such a capable warrior to die in the freezing canals Zuko," I say with good sense touching on the honor of a warrior which makes Zuko calm himself. He quickly falls asleep with our Jedi friend going to be quite some time before he comes to.

I don't own either Star Wars or Avatar the Last Airbender both belong to their respective owners. I am not gone or forgot this fic I just lost inspiration and was unwilling to get this chapter done. Those who have questions about Ashoka or any other current Disney+ show will find that those will not be included as this will draw more form Legends than the current canon.