Avatar: The New Era [DISCONTINUED]

Chapter 15: The Mourning

The chirping of the ravens, the patter of the rain and the sobs of the loved ones are the only chimes she hears. Kurana was staring at the tombstone. It was new. Polished and well-carved. Flowers surrounded the grey stone and the dew drops of grass shone sadly. They were giving their eulogies and it was her turn. She weakly stood from her seat and dragged her heels as she walked to the platform.

"Thank you for coming, everyone. I never thought of this day to happen. It never felt that this was possible." She paused and wiped a tear from her cheek "He...he became my father. He took me in and cared for me everyday. We used to play in the Korra Park and I was so happy to see him smile. He was my protector...my guardian. There wasn't one time that I hated him." Another pause and she looked at the tombstone "Sifu...thank you for all that you've done. The city will still be in good hands. Leave everything to me. Take a rest, because you earned it. I know that I can't repay you for your kindness but, I will forever remember all your teachings and I will keep you in my heart...'til the day I die...I love you...dad.." with that, she knelt on the ground and placed her hand over the stone. Her tears splatted on ground as she looked up at the statue in front of her. A bronze statue of the Chief-of-Police.

She returned to her seat, next to an old woman who was trying to hold the pain in her heart. Asami was moved by the Avatar's speech and hugged her as she took a seat.

After the funeral, the people dispersed and the Team Avatar was left surrounding the statue of the man they were inspired to. Lu Mei and Syv were getting pretty close to each other and left the scene to take cover from the hard-hitting rain. Tokku was the only one left with Kurana, who was still kneeling on the grave.

"Hey, 'Rana. The rain's getting stronger. You might get sick. Let's get under the tent." The waterbender suggested.

There was no reply. The rain fell harder, until Tokku sighed and stopped the rain all around them. Kurana gasped at the stunning look of the frozen droplets of rain in mid-air.

"That's amazing" she said as her fingers brushed against the floating rain.

"Go on, I'll hold it out until you get in the tent" the waterbender replied

The Avatar stood up and slowly walked in the small tent on the side of the street. Tokku followed with a water cover above his head. Kurana stared at him, he waved at her and gave a soft smile. They were exchanging blushes when Tokku accidentally tripped on a small rock. He fell on the grass and a splat of mud hit his face. The 3 girls saw the waterbender stumble and burst out into laughter. He stood up and bent the mud out of his shirt and pouted while he walked towards the girls.

"Shut up!" he pouted again and crossed his arms

Syv and Lu Mei teased him all through out their walk out of the cemetery. Kurana was a few feet behind the others. She smiled and thought how these people easily became her friends. 'In the brink of darkness, there will always be light' these were the words Mako always said to her whenever she fails her tests and whenever she misses her mother. Kurana looked up at the sky.

"Sifu, it feels like...like its not yet over. I'll show everyone...every single one of them...that the Avatar is back"

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The lights blurred his sights. People were backing away from him. The fast pace of his surroundings filled his eyes. He was running. Running away from that wretched cage. It was hurting him. All those knives and other tools he has no idea about. Everything was far away now. I'm finally free he thought.

He was wrong.

There was a sudden bump and he fell to the ground. His left arm, limp from all the pain he experienced, became active. He threw several fire-punches with his right hand as he backed away from the figure in front of him. None of his attacks seemed to hit the figure. An enormous hand came above him and grabbed his hair. The fallen man quickly held the hand with his right arm and froze it with the puddle of water beside them. The figure released him and he stared at his hands.

"Wh-what did you do to me?! H-how is th-this possible?!" he released another barrage of 2 elements at once.

"Its time to go back, number 32"

The figure, easily dodged the attacks. He grabbed the man again and dragged him into a van. The man had no control over his new-found abilities and continued to throw elements in the air. Police heard the man's screams and immediately chased after the van. The dark figure blasted the Police with a slab of rock and a flurry of flames. The officers tumbled down and called for back up.

"HQ! We need back-up immediately! We are in pursuit of a man who....uhh...bends earth and...fire" the officer was quite unsure of what he was talking about

The figure attacked them more and they retreated.

"We need the Avatar!" one officer yelled

"I'll call it in!...HQ! we need th-" an arm grabbed the officer

"What did you say? Avatar? The Avatar's back?!" the figure growled

"Y-yes! And she'll beat the shit out of you!" the officer spitted out

"Where is she located?" the man gripped on him tighter. No response was given.

"WHERE?!"the man growled again and crushed the officer's shoulders

"REP-REPUBLIC CITY!" the man winced in pain as he was released from the grip

The engine roared and the man drove-off with the man known as 'number 32'. They reached a building and inside was a flight of stairs that guided them atop the tower. A man in a lab gown was sitting on a chair, his back turned away from the door, in front of a desk. The figure came from the door and number 32 was hanging from his shoulder.

"Didn't I tell you to knock?" the scientist spoke

"Forgive me, master. I brought him back, as you asked." the figure replied

"Mmm...yes, yes...put him in the cell again. I'll deal with him after my work. Thank you, Gon."

Gon was about to leave the scientist when he remembered the information he gathered from the officer.

"Uhh...master?" he peeked out the door

"What is it again?!"

"I f-found an ingredient."

The scientist spun his chair "And that is?" his hands clasped together

"The Avatar is back"

The scientist's eyes widened and he stood from his chair.

"Is that so? Thank you very much, Gon. I shall reward you later."

A wicked grin slowly crept out of the scientist's lips and a dark laughter filled the room.

"A fine ingredient, indeed."

A/N: Well, that is all for Book 1!!! Thank you for all the reads, comments, and votes! I really appreciated all the things you guys do for me :) This story will be in a temporary hiatus :( I'll be back somewhere in August or September :D I'll make sure to get Book 2 ready ;) Book 2 will be uploaded here. I'll post an author's note if it's either August or September :) Thanks for the ride and see y'all soon!