The History of Renko: Book 1 Emotions (Avatar, boyxboy)

Chapter 1: A Cause for Celebration

               "Today is a special day for the United Federation of Earth States because today, a great man is taking the oath," the announcer said in front of a camera. He was standing in Zaofu, the capital of the United Federation of Earth States, along with thousands of people waiting for their president to take his oath. They stood proudly, flying the banner of the Earth People, cheering and singing their anthem. Standing atop this crowd in front of the imposing metal capitol building, with green and gray flags flying, was Renko standing with his father Ridhya, the president-elect.

"President-Elect Ridhya had an impressive campaign taking 60% of the popular vote. With his stance on public health, freedom for former Earth Empire colonies, and his general appeal to his people, he was elected four months ago and will now address the nation."

Renko heard this and looked up at his dad. He was only seventeen but he adored his father. His mother was an accomplished Metal Bender, and he was quite skilled at the art but lacked the strength that most Earth and Metal Benders had. He wanted to be a politician and had secured a place at Ba Sing Se University for after school. He wanted to one day run and help his nation just as his dad. He looked like his dad in many ways. They were both tall, skinny but well built. Dark wavy hair with gray eyes and thin glasses.

Ridhya, in his impressive dark gray suit, stepped up to the mike. From his position, he saw the throng of people spread out as far as his eye could see. The high rises of the city couldn't block the bright sun and light wind. Light glinted off their metal surfaces and made the scene surreal.

"My fellow Earth Federates," he began. "From Ba Sing Se to the former colonies of Whale Tail Island, I say to you; wave your flags high. Since the formation of the Federation by Earth Prince Wu, we have never been this united. We have never been this close to progress and we have never been this strong as a nation."

"When I first introduced my platform, I promised to continue that legacy of united togetherness. For the next five years, I will work towards that promise. We will be strong and firm as the Earth beneath us. We will keep leading the world in innovation and technology and we will continue to strive to make us stronger."

Renko stood back and watched. He felt pride not just as an Earth Federate but as the son of the President of the United Federation of Earth States. This was his world, and he wanted to do whatever he could to help.

He turned his head North East. There lied the Earth Federation. He turned his head west. There was the Fire Nation and the United Republic of Nations. Finally, he looked both to the north and the south. The water tribes were there. All five nations in harmony. All thanks to Avatar Korra. He never got to meet her unfortunately. Oddly enough she died just as he was being born. It was interesting but he didn't put too much thought into it. His people were here. His nation was here. He didn't see it coming but soon, his whole outlook on life would change.