Republic City // Lin Beifong x Fem Reader

A Mysterious Arrival

A Mysterious Arrival

Pema walked along the beach, the cool ocean breeze tugging at her hair, while the waves lapped gently at the shore. The serenity of the moment was abruptly broken when something unusual caught her eye, bobbing up and down in the distance.

"Tenzin!" she called out, her voice tinged with curiosity. "Look over there!"

Her husband, a master airbender, responded immediately. With a fluid motion, Tenzin extended his hand, bending the air to bring the object closer. As the small basket floated towards them, he caught it in his arms, his brow furrowing as he pulled back the soft fabric that concealed its contents.

"It's... a baby," Tenzin murmured, surprise coloring his usually calm voice.

"A baby?" Pema echoed, her eyes widening in disbelief. "What in the name of the spirits is a baby doing out there, drifting on the waves?"

Without hesitation, Pema gently lifted the infant from the basket, cradling the child against her chest. She closed her eyes, listening intently to the faint, steady rhythm of the baby's heartbeat.

"She's alive," Pema whispered, relief washing over her.

"She?" Tenzin stepped closer, his curiosity piqued. As he examined the baby, he noticed a small piece of paper tied around her tiny wrist. Unfurling it, he read aloud, "From Kyoshi Island. Take great care. Could be special."

"Kyoshi Island? But why would someone send a baby here?" Pema questioned, her mind racing with possibilities.

"I don't know," Tenzin replied, shaking his head slightly. "But one thing is certain—we can't leave this child alone."

"Of course not," Pema agreed, her voice softening as she gazed at the sleeping infant. "Perhaps... perhaps she was meant to be with us. What if this is a sign?"

Tenzin met Pema's gaze, the unspoken bond between them communicating more than words ever could. With a nod, they silently agreed to raise the child as their own.

"What should we call her?" Tenzin asked, his voice gentle.

Pema looked out over the vast, endless sea, searching for inspiration. After a moment, she smiled and said, "Y/n. It feels right, doesn't it?"

Tenzin smiled back, a warmth spreading through his chest. "Welcome home, Y/n. A future master of the Earth."

Ten Years Later...

"Dad, look! I can fly!" Y/n's voice rang out across the training grounds, filled with excitement.

"Be careful, little one! You're still on solid ground!" Tenzin cautioned, watching his daughter with a mixture of pride and concern. Pema, her hand resting on her pregnant belly, joined him, smiling as they observed their daughter's efforts.

Y/n, determined as ever, focused on the earth beneath her feet. With a powerful stomp, she propelled herself into the air, using her earthbending to launch higher than before. Tenzin's heart leaped as he saw how high she had gone.

"Y/n!" he shouted, fear creeping into his voice. But before he could move to help, something extraordinary happened—Y/n, in a moment of instinctual brilliance, bent the air around her, creating a small whirlwind that cushioned her descent.

Pema and Tenzin stood frozen, their eyes wide with shock.

"Did she... did she just bend air?" Pema asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

"Yes, Mom!" Y/n's voice was full of triumph as she landed lightly on her feet. "I did it, Dad! I flew!"

Realization dawned on Tenzin and Pema simultaneously. Y/n wasn't just an earthbender; she could bend air too. A rare and mysterious gift, one that had only been known to the Avatar.