Avatar: A New Hope! [RP]

Miyu continued to play her flute as she closed her eyes and let the flute take most of her thoughts away. She wondered if the new avatar knew who they were and if they were scared to reveal their true identity. She feared the fact that the fire nation could get to the avatar before them but she decided to put her faith into this group and to hope to find the avatar before anyone else.

As she continued to play her flute her thoughts then drifted off to a memory, she hadnt thought of this for years now but it was like it was happening all over again. Her memory was about a month before her parents were killed and she left the northern tribe, it was back when her father worked as a master waterbender and her mother one of the leading healers. She was proud of her parents and was glad that they were training her everything they knew. It was around her 13th birthday and her father had gotten her a husky puppy, it was basically a big ball of white furr and she had absolutely loved him. She named him after the last avatar, Ang, because he always seemed to rescue her when she got in trouble, so she saw him as her own little hero. Around her parents death her pet Ang had protected her from the fire nation but in the end was killed as well.

She stopped thinking about the past and tried to focus on what lay ahead in the future. She slowly ended the song and stared down at her flute as she set it in her lap, she watched as a small drop hit the flute and thats when she realized she was crying. She quickly wiped the tears away and put the flute back in her pack and decided to practice her waterbending skills some more. She went down near the water leaving everyone behind.

When she got to the beach she took her coat off and quickly changed into her swimming clothes not fully realizing someone could walk up to her at any minute but she was too used to being alone to realize this. She quickly went in the water as her hair fell out of its bun. She went under water for a bit and came up ready to begin her practicing.

She slowly bended the water around her in a dancing fashion till there were many stips of water twirling around her as she had her eyes closed and forcused on nothing but her bending.

Originally posted by Wild-Cherry
Ava's attention was now pulled in two discreet directions. Foremost toward the gentle music rolling by her, filling her mind with a wonderful calmness, and then the intense voices not so distantly placed. As one of them spoke, she too wondered when they would be leaving. She stood then - letting a gentle breeze blow against Miyu to notify her of Ava's exit, and also appreciation for the music - and then stepped forward. Pushing back her hair habitually, she walked until she was positioned just outside the temple.

First she looked toward Hanzanko and Uno, then back toward Huo and Jamar. The girl, Uno's, words were true. They should all be bonding, for in order to live with one another trust was a major element indeed. Ava took a breath and stepped up beside Jamar, Facing Huo. She pulled a dull, old note from her pocket. The corners were torn and the creases now permanent. She looked into Huo's eyes for just a moment before nodding to the paper and extending her arm.

" Chances are this is..." her voice weakened for just a short moment, before she regained herself. " That this is worthless." Ava seemed to flinch. " But perhaps it can offer us some sort of guidance. "

The paper was blurred, but legible. Some parts where completely unreadable, as they were burnt and charred. It read:

Dear sist - Only when the four corners of the world are searched - will make -presence be known. You will find - mark left there - The Avatar will rise again.

" Sorry about the condition. It was that way when I found it. "

that being said she took a few steps back, leaning once ore against the shadowy back wall of the temple. Not long after she turned to walk outside to where the setting sun cast shadows over the land. she was ready to head toward the sleepign quarters, And stepped onto the path she beleived they would move along anyway.

Zuke listened to everything they all had to speak of, deciding to speak little of his own. He was a warrior and a soldier, not a strategist. The great minds would do the actual thinking, and Zuke did not mind taking care of the parts where brute force was a requirement. His strength was large, and by far larger than his mind. He rarely thought of his actions, as it had been proven to be a weakness.
Last time he had second thoughts, it almost cost him his life. Never again is he turning his back to a firebender.

He watched the young girl Ava speak again and she seemed so very careful. She seemed like she avoided being among people, and the words that Uno had spoken of sure echoed in his mind as he watched Ava. No second thoughts, he kept telling himself as he walked across the room, towards Ava who was looking out at the skies. He stopped behind her with a grin on his face.

"I hate nightfall. I feel so weak, every time the sun goes behind the seas."

Zuke was terrible at making a conversation, but he felt like he had to say something. And he did in fact hate the night. He hated the feeling of energy being drawn away from him. Because it was a fact that during the night, firebenders weakened at strength. He sighed and stood behind her, with his arms crossed and a smile on his face.

"Ava, was it?"

Originally posted by C. C. Cowgirl
Hou gave a look at the scroll, before gently picking it up. She smiled at him as she opened the scroll. She doubted that the map was of THE libary, as it sank many years back. However she considered any clues worth looking into, as this libary could be another kind of libary that too could contain helpful information.

"Please remain a part of this group. We have a lot of things that we can help eachother out with, and together we might not stumble over as much trouble. Especially since rumors speak of Ty Lee being on the run. For you, and other benders that is a huge nightmare.

If you lend me your map, I can add your notes onto my map and we can look together at what we have. I am sure I have locations that you and the group might find interesting, just as you might have marks and clues that you wish to share with the group. Together we can come far in our search, without even starting the actual searching. Now, to this libary. What is......"

Hou spoke with a serious, yet pleading voice. She was although interrupted by the harkling sound of Uno wishing to speak. She rolled her eyes and hoped that her daughter would not make her look stupid.

"I believe it might be good for you, me and everyone else to get a bit closer. Friendship is the strongest force this world has to offer"

Uno smiled as she placed her hands on Hazanko's shoulders, rubbing them gently. Maybe a sign of friendship and some friendly actions would get him soften up. Her thoughts was naive, but out of pure good.

Hou heard another part of the group speak, Jamar, and since Uno went busy with Hazanko, she decided to interfear quickly, until Hazanko had released himself from the overflowing kindness of Uno.

"Sokka has important dealings to attend to, as the general of the northern Watertribe, and since it is a war. I have a force of Kyoshi warriors to lead. You all will leave most likely tomorrow, when you have all gotten food and rest. Tomorrow at sunrise, if you follow my recommendation. Warrior Uno here will acompany you, as your own little" She paused, coughing discreetly "Kyoshi escort"

She rolled her eyes. She sure hoped Uno would do good. This would be her first time outside the island properly. Hou hoped that all were experienced travelers, for the mother's love for the child was big. She prayed nothing would happen to her. She had already lost one daughter in the war.

"You might be of good use to this mission, friend. Ty Lee might be a touch one for all the others"

She smiled at Jamar and nodded.

Hazanko flinched from the touch of the girl. He hesitated though, feeling the warm caressing touch. But no sooner had he noticed this hesitation that he gently took her hand into his and brought it away from his shoulder. The wind that supported the map left with a chilly exit as Hazanko rolled the map and handed it to Hou. "Keep the map. I feel my mother has guided me that I no longer need it." He took hold of his staff that fell into his hands. "I will call it an evening." And Hazanko turned and left the temple walls.

He walked down the steps of the temple and made his way to one of the neighboring building when he heard a very faint, but familiar noise in the distance. The sound of trickling water always brought comfort to his ears and mind. Something about it; like a music to ease his soul. Water bending mystified him. He quickly and stealthily dropped his bags near the entrance to where he would be rooming, and hurried off into the woods. For someone who was blind, he moved with the precision of a runner during the day. And though he could not see where he was walking, he avoided every leaf, twig and rock that would cause him to make a noise and startle the bender he was soon to meet.

With one carefully placed leap he landed upon a branch that barely swayed under his wait. He could hear the water perfectly now. They're dancing he thought as the water repeated the same sound over and over again. Like a waltz he tried hard to picture the person from the vibrations emitted from the water since the wind was broken by the trees. It's a girl, that's for sure. Aside from obvious masculine reasons, she treads lightly upon the soil. He slid upside down the branch, both hands holding the branch above him that made him look like a monkey. She hadn't noticed him because she was still dancing.

"I have always admired water benders," he said breaking the silence. He noticed her startled shriek and allowed her to recover from the shock.

Miyu heard someone and turned to see one of the travelers, she knew he was blind so she didnt know why he was here. She smiled as she continued to bend water anyway "What about them do you admire...?" she forgot his name, she felt bad because she wasnt paying attention to people when they were introducing themselves, she always had a short attention span when it came to listening to people and she could never remember names after only hearing it once. She usually never had to remember names since she always avoided a second meeting with people.

Originally posted by spongeherbob
Miyu heard someone and turned to see one of the travelers, she knew he was blind so she didnt know why he was here. She smiled as she continued to bend water anyway "What about them do you admire...?" she forgot his name, she felt bad because she wasnt paying attention to people when they were introducing themselves, she always had a short attention span when it came to listening to people and she could never remember names after only hearing it once. She usually never had to remember names since she always avoided a second meeting with people.

"The way they bend." He still hung from the tree, lulled into a false sense of security, but his vigilance was unwavering. "Like a mother rocking a child to sleep." He moved one of hands outward and extracted some water from Miyu. It encircled his hand as the water maintained a slick form. However from his left hand it did not leave him. The sleeve was flapping in the motion and the light shone upon his fist that revealed a water serpent. An intricate tattoo that from the looks of his falling right handed sleeve (the ornate fire dragon surfacing again) ran from his wrist up his arm to disappear beneath the bundle of shirt that stopped at his shoulders.

He returned the water back to the girl who he realized he also did not know her name. Feeling a little taken back by the rudeness of his entry, he blushed and said hesitantly, "I am Hazanko." He extended his hand outwards, still looking like a stern but compassionate monkey from the tree, "and you are?"

Miyu smiled as she took his hand "My name is Miyu" She swiftly bended the water around her as she made some water strands hit others as she tried to make music, shes was practicing this earlier as well, she then looked at the tattoos on his arm and she felt curious "What does the markings on your arm represent?" she asked carefully not knowing if the information was personal or not, she didnt want to ask questions that would make him leave. She then felt like she was intruding for asking the question "I was just curious, you don't have to answer if you dont want to" she said quietly as she continued to move the water around, she smiled and then made the water circle around Hazanko in a lulling way.

(would anyone mind giving me a recap? I would read it all, but seeing as I'm tight on time...)

Jamar smirked and being called useful. Then he shivered at the though of facing Ty Lee. Sokka was a legend amongst the Water Tribe, Ty Lee was legend amongst those of his art.

I'm going to die, He concluded solemnly, his features growing obviously pale.

Originally posted by spongeherbob
Miyu smiled as she took his hand "My name is Miyu" She swiftly bended the water around her as she made some water strands hit others as she tried to make music, shes was practicing this earlier as well, she then looked at the tattoos on his arm and she felt curious "What does the markings on your arm represent?" she asked carefully not knowing if the information was personal or not, she didnt want to ask questions that would make him leave. She then felt like she was intruding for asking the question "I was just curious, you don't have to answer if you dont want to" she said quietly as she continued to move the water around, she smiled and then made the water circle around Hazanko in a lulling way.

He was momentarily distracted by the water. The music brought an eerie calm to him. He seemed almost like he could fly...then the question hit him What does the markings on your arm represent" They awoke him from his slumber and he looked to his arm. He noticed the cool air passing over his skin and realized what she had asked.

"Oh the markings," He flipped with the utmost of ease sensing her and avoiding to hit her as he moved with acrobatic elegance. He slid the shirt off to reveal both creatures (blue and red; serpent and dragon) moving from their heads on his fist to their tails on his chest. The intertwined in some parts moving all along his clavicle to his lowed abdomen before resting individually within a a sphere that was no doubt a representation of this world. Two more tails seemed to escape (one green the other grey) under his pants which would no doubt lead to the tattoos that decorated his bare feet.

"They represent the different elements that the benders choose from. The Fire Dragon," he pointed to his right hand, "The Water Serpent" to his left, "The Earth Krosan" he slid his right foot "And The Air Guardian" indicating his left foot. All these things come from the earth" he pointed his hand towards his chest at the circular world. "From my mother."

Originally posted by Tatsumaki
(would anyone mind giving me a recap? I would read it all, but seeing as I'm tight on time...)

[Basicly what have happened is that we have met at Kyoshi Island and has recently been walking trough the information. I would recommend that you try read trough at least my previous posts, as they contain information in finding the avatar, and the basics of the meeting. You can also read trough AOR's posts, as they were related to mine 🙂

Other than that, people seem to just be socialising, so you have not missed much 😄]

Miyu glanced over each markings looking at every detail "Cool" was a word that finally escaped her mouth. She shook out of her staring after awhile and smiled at Hazanko and continued to bend water after realizing that he likes it when she does. She slowly bended the water till there were four streams circling him, each looking like the markings that were on him. She then gave a small laugh and looked towards the water and back at him "Wanna go swimming?" she said in a childish way, which usually came out when she felt comfortable around someone.

"Be gone with you. I am finished."

Broken, sore, and tear-ridden, he pushed himself wearily up from the sheets. The satin brushed against his bare skin. His fiery locks dragged gently across his lips, broken and chapped from their previous joining. His body ached, as if he were made of pottery and had recently been shattered. A soft moan fell from his lips as he tried to find the strength in himself to clothe himself. If he was found still in the tent he would have more pain in his wake.

Too late. A man clothed in a silken robe entered. His silver eyes blazed down at the other. He reached out, calling the other boy to himself. Obediant as he was, the flame-haired boy came towards his master. The hand touched his cheek, caressing it lovingly. For a heartbeat, the silver irises filled with affection and warmth for the other man. Then they hardened.

Thrown to the dirt, he moaned and lay there, his cheek red from the slap. The brilliant strands of silver hung over his master's shoulder. The man smirked, his white teeth revealed past the curtain of his upper lip. He ran his hand along his arm, tracing the erotic tattoos, playing with his pet's love and pleasuring him all the while.

"I told you to be gone. Yet, here you remain. Get up and dress. I have lost all patience for you."

Swallowing a lump in his throat, he pushed himself up. The man still stood above him, his eyes gleaming down at the other. He lowered himself to the other, pressing a passionate kiss to the man's lips. He entwined his fingers into the fiery tresses; yanking his head back to let himself feast upon the flesh the other gave to him as the lengthy strands fell from his neck. A burn mark rested there, the symbol of what he was. The elder man kissed along his neck lustfully, then threw him away, back into the dirt.

"Do not forget our deal, wench. If so you should fail me, you will regret it..."

~*~

Kyoshi Island.

The place brought back terrible memories to himself. Rubbing his arms, he watched the sea sway and dance about. He did not travel by boat, instead he came on a much faster vessel. The large sea serpent glided gracefully through the water. It's dragon-like head submerged for the most part, while its layers of dorsal fins stuck high within the air. It moved like poison through the veins of its victim. It had a deadly appearance but a quiet and gentle disposition.

Clad only in his silken tunic, and a pair of equally fine pants, he found himself chilled. It had been so long since he'd received that message. Naturally, he'd informed his master. The man had taken a large interest in such, and now he was off to fulfill something he dare not say. Rubbing his arms lightly, he shivered at the spray of mist that struck his body. The water was no place for a firebender.

Soon enough he had arrived to the beach. The mighty monster lifted its great head from the water, its rows of jagged teeth forming a smile. Long ago, its sire had assisted in stopping a ragging fire that had blazed across Kyoshi island. Now its spawn, tamed by a lulling song, helped carry the young man across the sea to his destination.

Without a goodbye, he stepped off of its back. The beast disappeared back into the water, as though it had never come. A breeze caught his hair, sending each delicate strand sweeping across his gentle features. He looked towards the brilliant structure of the temple. That was his next step.

However, it did not seem to last long. For coming from that mighty building was a group of persons. Each from a different nation, each seemingly caught up in their own thoughts. His crimson irises searched their faces. With relief but sorrow, he noticed that one individual was not amongst them.

"Good. She has not come yet..."

No doubt she had gotten the same message he had. She would be as eager as he to get what she wanted. But this woman was not here. Still, she could be hidden. He bit his lower lip, moving swiftly towards the group. His lips neither introduced himself, nor took much effort to greet the members of this pathetic team to which he now belonged.

One firebender lay amongst them. He appeared as royal as the other, but did not bear that wretched mark against is neck. Two firenationers... It would be an interesting team, indeed.

"You are not one of them. Remember that. You have more at stake than these fools. You have a job to do. Do not fail..."

((Gay. Bishie. Alert.

"A breeze caught his hair, sending each delicate strand sweeping across his gentle features."

I swear to Grog, this sentence almost made me laugh. However, I was held back between the equal feeling of gagging. You know what it's like to gag and laugh at the same time? I shall call it, lagging))

Jamar blinked as he noticed a newcomer. However, this man did not come by boat. No, boats are for normal people. This guy came riding on a friggin' SEA SERPENT! What. The. Hell!?

"Why didn't I get a sea serpent?" Jamar whined under his breath.

He continued watching the man increduously as he approached. Suddenly his hair picked up and around his face as if some breeze and grabbed it. Jamar, however, felt not such breeze.

Grabbing the bridge of his nose, one thought streamed through his head.

By the Moon, it's a pretty boy.

The thick, night sky fell comfortably around the girl, and she let the velvety darkness envelope her wholly. She breathed a sigh of relief to be out of the temple. The air was so moist here. You could practically taste the humidity. The scent of rain and freshly fertilized earth spilled in through one's nose, and settled in the lungs, only to be replaced by another breath. Enjoying the sensations of damp air flowing around her body, Ava let her eyelids fall shut, and for a moment just let the serenity of the night embrace her. Distantly she could still here the flute. A sudden chill raced down Ava's spine as she felt his presence around her. She wanted to shut hers eyes tightly, to hide, but she knew she couldn't. She couldn't run forever. She dared not look at the man as she spoke.

" Ava...yes. "

the breeze around her died down, as she struggled not to climb inside herself. She tried to answer him directly, but noted the hint of something, some unrecognizable emotion clinging to her words.

" Night. I can imagine why. "

Stepping to the side she took a fleeting glance at him, and was thankful when her gaze was stolen by a young man approaching, whom she could really only describe as 'Extravigant'.

"It must be great.. Airbending, that is.. Being able to fly.. To walk swiftly and fight with elegance.. I myself, I stumble forth in my heavy plate and can provide nothing but brute force.. Sometimes, I wish things were different"

The girl did not seem to be very interested, nor pay much attention to Zuke, but he did not mind. He just wanted to talk, and it didn't matter if anyone listened or not. He rarely got to talk to anyone, due his strong firebending apperance. His size and his eyes clearly burnt as a big sign, saying "fire".

He turned then to watch down the path where another guy came walking. He grinned and leaned against the wall. "The more the marrier" He said with a smile as he watched the man, who seemed quite caring of his look, walking. He rolled his eyes, as Zuke never really saw the point of being the "handsome" kind. Unnecessary attention, that anyone could do without.

"Keep those sails steady, boy!" The old captain shouted, slashing a young deck hand across the back with a bamboo stick. "I will not tolerate anything less then a perfect ship, and a ship can't be perfect with such a lazy crew!" The old captain said, about to bring his stick back down on the young deck hand.

A second deck hand stepped up and caught the stick before it could connect with the boy's already scarred back. "No more... He's had enough." The second deck hand said quietly. "If you continue to hurt these children, then I will make you swim home." Warned the second deck hand.

The old captain punched the insolent deck hand and brought the bamboo stick down on the boy 's back, leaving a long gash in his flesh. "Your threats mean very little to me... you yourself are little more then a boy yourself. What do I have to fear from you?" The old captain said as he pointed his bamboo stick at the deck hand that had threatened him.

The brave deck hand leaped forward and disarmed the captain. "I will not tell you again, leave these boys alone and let them work in peace... they don't need to me mistreated!" The deck hand said, as the bamboo stick burst into flames.

The old captain jumped back and panicked. A fire bender! How did you manage to get onto this ship? Did you kill one of my men and take his uniform?" The old captain shouted, demanding an answer.

The deck hand threw the ashes of the bamboo stick to the deck and looked very sternly at the captain. " I am Kam of the earth nation... I will put an end to the war if I have to kill the fire lord myself!" The deck hand shouted as the other members of the crew looked on in awe. "My loyalty is to my home nation of earth, and to the brave soldiers of the earth nation... and if you continue to mistreat them, I will make you regret it." Kam said, very seriously.

The captain drew his sword. "How could a fire bender ever feel compassion for anyone in the earth nation? All fire benders are monsters! They killed the avatar and plunged the world in to the sorry state it is in today! I'll kill you, if only to make sure there is one less fire bender wasting the earth nations food." The old captain shouted as he lunged froward.

Kam stepped to the side of the captains strike and gabbed his hand. "I know where my loyalties lie..." Kam said as he dragged the captain to the side of the ship. "I will take good care of your crew while you swim to the nearest port." Kam said as he tossed the captain overboard. Kam turned around and helped the boy who had been beaten stand up. Kam handed the hurt boy to another member of the crew so his wounds could be treated. "I give you my word that I am loyal to the earth nation, it took in my family when the fire nation would not... I will leave this ship when we get to Kyushu island, so that you don't have to trouble yourselves with me... until then I will attend my duties and keep to myself." Kam said as he went back to cleaning the deck.

After the ship dock the crew let Kam go, they weren't sure whether to thank him for watching out for them or call for the authorities. Kam knew he would never be able to sail on that ship ever again, unless he finally managed to end the war that had ruined the lives of millions. Kam found his way to the tiny village of Kyushu, hoping he would be able to find a new way to travel from there.

Originally posted by Darth Extecute
"It must be great.. Airbending, that is.. Being able to fly.. To walk swiftly and fight with elegance.. I myself, I stumble forth in my heavy plate and can provide nothing but brute force.. Sometimes, I wish things were different"

The girl did not seem to be very interested, nor pay much attention to Zuke, but he did not mind. He just wanted to talk, and it didn't matter if anyone listened or not. He rarely got to talk to anyone, due his strong firebending apperance. His size and his eyes clearly burnt as a big sign, saying "fire".

He turned then to watch down the path where another guy came walking. He grinned and leaned against the wall. "The more the marrier" He said with a smile as he watched the man, who seemed quite caring of his look, walking. He rolled his eyes, as Zuke never really saw the point of being the "handsome" kind. Unnecessary attention, that anyone could do without.

" In all honesty, I cannot imagine a better element. The air around me is the only thing I can relate to now, it keeps me alive..."

A slight blush crossed her nose as she realised what she was saying, but she shook it off sighed.

" In any case, you shouldn't want things differently. At least, not too differently. You seem to me to be much more than simply brute force. If that was it, I imagine you wouldn't be here. "

As Zuke noted the approaching man, Ava couldn't help but smile inwardly. He certainly did not seem the typical firebender. With that she began walking once more, stopping for a moment to adress Zuke.

" I imagine we should be heading to our sleeping quarters soon. We have a big day planned for tomorrow. I believe we're supposed to head up to those buildings. "

She nodded to the typical 'earth nation' styled houses atop a gently sloping hill before them.

Originally posted by spongeherbob
Miyu glanced over each markings looking at every detail "Cool" was a word that finally escaped her mouth. She shook out of her staring after awhile and smiled at Hazanko and continued to bend water after realizing that he likes it when she does. She slowly bended the water till there were four streams circling him, each looking like the markings that were on him. She then gave a small laugh and looked towards the water and back at him "Wanna go swimming?" she said in a childish way, which usually came out when she felt comfortable around someone.

Hazanko's mind danced jubilantly as the water brought a comfort to him that he was never accustomed to. It was brilliant. He moved his hands as though to touch the dancing serpents, but refrained. Like a timid child before his very first chocolate. He picked up their forms in his mind creating a sluggish image of light dancing in revolving circles. He was captivated. Who is she?

He stopped, the water seemed to disappear in his mind as her question ringed within his confines. "I--uh" he seemed to stutter. As much as he may have loved water bending he never had any good experiences with swimming. "I--uh" he tried to continue so as not to look foolish, "I errr don't know how to swim." This was partially true as since he could water bend he had some control of his surroundings element. However since he wasn't an adept water bender he didn't control it well. Ergo, he could not swim 'well'.

Miyu smiled at his statedment and took his hand gently "We won't go too deep, just enough to have some fun" she said quietly trying to calm him, she wanted to go swimming with her new friend, swimming was always fun for her. "Plus, I will be there" she said hoping he would agree, she gently pulled him towards the direction of the water "Come, it will be fun" she said playfully as she continued to try to convince him to go swimming with her.

(I'm sorry, but this is as much as I could think of 🙁 )

Suzume wandered around after she had heard all the information. She came across a sturdy looking tree, perfect for sleeping in. She smiled like the Cheshire cat and began climbing the tree.

“It sure feels good to be in trees again…” she said finding a comfortable place in the big tree branch. She didn’t realize it until now, but she was wiped out.

“The sun’s going down already…” she whispered to herself. She had never seen anything more beautiful than the sunset in front of her. Her eyelids felt incredibly heavy, but she forced them to stay open.

“Tomorrow’s going to be a big day, huh?”