Broken Pieces

Broken Pieces - Complete

Kya closed her eyes as she let the cool sea breeze pepper her face in a fine mist. It was midafternoon and she was the only one on the ferry. She opened her eyes and could see the Island. It was her first time back in the city since her father had died 4 years prior and the sight of the temple silhouetted in the distance sent a pang of sadness through her heart.

She moved to side of the ferry and something caught her eye.

"Well, that's new."

Kya looked up at the statue of a teenaged Avatar Aang. She had seen the statue many, many times but in its usual home at the edge of Air Temple Island. It seemed to have been broken off from the main island and now stood on its own.

The ferry approached the docks and Kya grabbed her bag before heading down the main level. As soon as the ramp lowered she saw her knuckleheaded little brother standing waiting for her looking just as serious as ever. She hefted her bag over her shoulder and walked to him, accepting a stiff and awkward hug before they broke apart.

"It's so good to see you, Kya."

"Yeah, you too. Is Bumi here yet?"

"He should be here later tonight."

Kya only nodded as they walked toward the temple. She couldn't help but notice that the island seemed a little... disheveled. There were definitely some new stone pillars and the main stairs were cracked. It looked as if an earthbender had attacked. Kya's eyes got wide and she quickly coughed to cover up her laugh at a sudden realization.

Lin

Served her airhead brother right. She didn't know all the details yet but she knew he'd broken things off with her. Cowardice in her opinion. He always knew Lin's motives in life and to wait so long before breaking things off was almost cruel. The earthbender may have a steely demeanor but Kya knew she felt things deeper than she let on.

Tenzin quietly opened the door for her and she stepped inside. Everything was still the same and for a moment she wasn't sure she could be there. Pausing, she looked around the room and took in all the things that reminded her of Aang. A photograph of the whole family hung on the wall, all of them smiling and happy, and Kya couldn't help the tears that welled in her eyes.

She felt Tenzin soft put his hand on the small of her back.

"I miss him too. Every single day."

She nodded absentmindedly before wiping her tears. A sound in the kitchen drew her attention and she noticed a young woman for the first time. She wore acolyte clothing, her dark hair pulled back as she hummed softly.

"Pema, come here for a moment. I want you to meet someone."

Her face lit in a bright smile as she turned to them as if seeing them there for the first time. Kya raised her eyebrows. She looked like she was practically a child in comparison to them. Tenzin had met her partway across the room and took her hand tenderly, leading her to Kya.

"Kya, this is Pema, my fiancé. Pema, this is my older sister, Kya."

"Oh! It's so wonderful to meet you! Ten has told me so much about you and Bumi!"

She flung her arms around Kya's neck enthusiastically. Kya gave her a short pat on the back before breaking them a part.

"Uh, yeah. It's nice to meet you too."

She gave a look to Tenzin that Pema apparently didn't notice because she had practically danced back to the kitchen.

"Kya..."