A Time of Change {ATLA & LOK}

Chapter 25 - Iroh

Talia flew over the spirit world until she got a decent distance from the two light domes and the large tree that housed the dark spirit, she kept flying until she reached surroundings that looked fairly similar to that which she normally encountered when she would enter the spirit world back home while meditating.

Talia landed and started walking for some time, she came across no one, only the landscape, no spirits of any form. It was starting to get dark, she was getting scared, as being in the spirit world in the dark was not one of the pleasantest of experiences, and after just meeting the spirit of darkness himself, it was not nice. It felt like people were watching her, from all angles. The trees seemingly multiplied, trapping her in a creepy dark and mysteriously ominous forest.

"Hello!" Talia called out searching the darkness around her as she walked through the wood "Is anyone there!" she tried again, she used her light bending to create a ball pf light in her hand so she could see where she was going, but as she walked further, the darkness seemed to expand and her light seemed to dim "H-hello!" she called again, slightly scared that she would be forever stuck in the dark of the forest. Her light faded even ore almost gone out, so she sat down with her back leaned against a tree. Brining her knees to her chest with her hand out holding the dimming faint glow shining until it faded all together and she dropped her hand dejectfully, hugging her knees as the darkness took over.

There was a glow in the distance that was nearing her as she heard footsteps and looked up. There was an old man who looked quite friendly.

"Hello Talia" she said warmly bending down to look at her.

"H-how do you know my name?" Talia questioned

"I saw you when you were just a baby" the man replied "I am Iroh, or Uncle Iroh, or grandpa if you'd like" he told her kindly.

"Iroh! I've heard of you" Talia said excitedly letting her hand drop from her knees and looking up at him "my father was fond of you, well that's what it seemed like when he talks about you" she said warming up to the man in front of her.

"Come with me, We'll find a nicer area to talk" Iroh said standing up beckoning Talia to follow him.

"Where are we going?" She asked as she jumped up and caught up with Iroh.

"I'm going to introduce you to some of my friends" Iroh replied kindly looking down at her.

They continued to walk until the Darkness surrounding them faded away as they approached a familiar setting.

"I've been here before!" Talia exclaimed "This is where I met Princess Yue!" she continued running forward and looking at her surroundings.

"slow down Talia" Iroh chuckled "you may trample a spirit if your not careful" he said gently with humour.

Talia laughter "I would never trample a spirit, especially in its home" she said humbly.

"that may be, but if you don't look where your going how will you know if there is anyone below you?" Iroh questioned.

"I'll fly" she said simply shrugging, now hovering slightly off the ground. Iroh looked astonished at the young girl who was now flying around the same area she was before.

"That was unexpected" Iroh stated bluntly to him self.

"Oh" Talia said realising what she did, landing and looking down shyly, and laughing nervously as she looked up "only my family knows I can fly... and close family friends"

"Any other hidden talents?" Iroh said jokingly.

"yeah!" Talia said excitedly before running closer to Iroh and whispering to him "I can bend light!" before jumping back ad laughing as she ran around chasing a butterfly spirit, while Iroh stood still dumb-founded by the news.

After recovering from his shock, Iroh unfroze and called out to Talia "Talia! It's time you met those friends of mine" beckoning her to following him as they walked.