Avatar: The New Era [DISCONTINUED]

Chapter 3: Good bye

Rani was in shock for a few seconds and realized that tears we're dripping on the bed sheets. She was filled with joy to know that her daughter won't live this miserable life like her. Rani remembered all the times that they we're beaten up by her husband, all the horrible actions he made and how he left them for the war and never came back. All those disturbing memories never left her mind. But now, she felt true happiness build up in her chest.

Kurana noticed how the two older women talked and how her mom reacted to Asami's words. She got worried and lifted a medium-sized rock on her hand.

"WHY IS MOM CRYING! WHAT DID YOU SAY TO HER!" Kurana's eyes filled with rage as she lifted the rock with one hand. Asami raised her hands to show Kurana that she ment no harm.

"No, no, no! She's not sad, she's just overwhelmed by what I said." Asami said while trying to calm her down.

Kurana released the rock, which turned to dirt before hitting the ground. Kurana's tears fell hard on the ground and made the dust a bit muddy. She ran towards her mother and hugged her. "I'm sorry A-Asami..I just d-don't want to see mom crying again.." she held tighter to Rani. "Don't worry, dear. No one's hurting mommy, okay? Shhh it's alright." Rani said while caressing Kurana's soft cheeks. "Hurting you again? May I ask, what happened?" Asami spitted out of curiosity.

"It was long before the Tribal Invasion. Her father was a good man. He loved Kurana as much as I do. Kurana's name even came from him." Rani said that line with a smile "His braveness lead him to become the Rock Army's General. Even though he had such an amazing position in the army, it didn't stop him from obssessing over power. Every day, he went home drunk and kept beating me as Kurana watched. One day, its stopped. He didn't return from the war and our pain went away." Rani pulled away from Kurana and held her daughter's chin to make her stare unto Kurana "And that is why, I worked hard to guide Kurana to good life. But, some strange disease infected my body and ever since, I failed to do my job for my little girl." Rani wiped away Kurana's tears. Asami felt heavy and made sure to hold back her tears. "I-I'm sorry. I shouldn't hav-" Rani interrupted "It's okay, we've already gotten past that." a short silence filled the room before Rani spoke again.

"I know now why you came here to see me. It's okay, take her with you." Asami was surprised with Rani's statement.

"What? Where are we going?" Kurana asked

"Somewhere you can train to be the Avatar and make your bending more powerful than anyone." Asami answered.

The young girl wiped her tears away and joyfully jumped around the room then suddenly stopped. She looked at her mother "Mom! Can't you believe it!? I'm the AVATAR!" She realized that her mom was sick and weak to walk

"Dont worry mom, I'll carry you! I'm strong, like Uncle Sommu!" Kurana growled as she flexed her short arms.

Rani laughed and gave Kurana a kiss on the cheek "I'll stay here, honey. Uncle Sommu's coming home in a bit. He'll take care of mommy, I promise." Rani hugged Kurana while whispering in her ears. Rani felt warm tears touch her shoulders. She raised her hand to bend the water off of Kurana's cheeks. Asami realized that Rani was a water bender, which answers why Rani and Kurana had perfect blue eyes. "Y-you're not coming? W-we can take care of you there, mommy." Kurana looked at her mother with bloodshot eyes tired from all the crying earlier "Mommy's strong, like you! I can take care of myself here, you know." She smiled at Kurana.

They packed Kurana's things in a small backpack. She wore it with only one strap hanging on her shoulder. She didn't feel like coming anymore, thinking how her mother would need her everyday. Just before leaving the house, Rani stood up and grabbed a wooden cane on the side of the bed. Her body was weak and her bones seem brittle to the touch. Asami saw how Rani walked through the hallway and towards Kurana. Kurana noticed her mother walking and was surprised on how much better her mother was now than before. Every step Rani took was pain to her thighs, but she knows that with these small actions, she can make her daughter feel happy. Kurana rushed towards Rani before she could fall on the floor. Rani held her daughter's hand and gave her a sapphire bracelet.