The Dragon and the Avatar

Chapter 7: The Dragon and The Girl

It's six months since we fought Amon and the equalists and for once we've actually been able to enjoy ourselves. Tenzin's older brother Bumi retired from the United Nations and has now been living on the Island with us It's actually pretty nice having him around listening to some of his old war stories but Tenzin thinks otherwise.Mako got a job as a police officer now so we don't see him as often same goes with Asami since she now controls her father's company and Bolin well he still tries to do some pro bending without Korra and Mako. Also the council decided to disband and elected President Raiko to watch and control Republic City from now on giving Tenzin the ability to spend more time with us, he also came up with the idea to visit all of the air temples in order to help connect Korra spiritually. Speaking of Korra she's been trying to teach me firebending for sometime now yet something inside of me just isn't connecting fully and I'm not sure why don't get me wrong Korra is an excellent teacher but there's something blocking me from progressing. That night I had a dream that I was on a small Island just outside of a cave when I heard a voice.

??: "The last time I saw you, you were but a baby" I turned around startled and found myself face to face with a giant dragon.

Me: "Who are you and how do you know me?" The dragon just huffed in response.

??: "I will answer those questions in time but for now I can help you with your firebending after all I know exactly what is blocking you from learning it so I need you to come here to this island and meet me in person for there is much for you to learn." He breathed fire at me and I woke up breathing heavily and slightly sweating but now I have found my calling I have to meet with this dragon if I am to figure out firebending.

I quickly got dressed packed a backpack for the trip and ran outside to find the others. I found them all by the island stairs which was perfect so I didn't have to look for them. Korra was the first one to see me and ran up to me excitedly.

Korra: "Hey Brandon are you excited to go to the Glacier Spirits Festival with me." She looked like a little kid which hurt for what I had to say to her.

Me: "Actually I needed to talk to you about that." She frowned at that confused.

Tenzin: "Is something wrong." I shook my head.

Me: "No nothings wrong it's just that I won't be able to join you guys at the festival this year." They all looked at me confused and I shook my hands. "No no it's not because of something bad... or at least not yet but I had a dream last night where a dragon told me he could help me unlock my bending." Tenzin held his chin in deep thought.

Tenzin: "Did the dragon give you his name by any chance?" I shook my head.

Me: "No he didn't he said he'd explain everything when we meet but it's strange I almost feel like I've met this dragon but I can't remember clearly." Tenzin nodded at me.

Tenzin: "I think you should meet with this dragon if he claims that he can unlock your bending then this may be just what you need in order to progress any further." I nodded and gave him a hug.

Me: "Thank you Tenzin I knew you'd know what to say." He chuckled a bit before returning the hug.

Tenzin: "I'm glad you see me as someone to seek guidance from." Bumi snickers a bit but Tenzin brushed it off. "When do you plan on leaving."

Me: "Today actually I want to figure this all out quickly so I can come back to you guys." He nodded and that's when the kids tackled me.

Ikki: "Brandon do you really have to go we wanted to play with you at the festival." Meelo nodded in agreement.

Me: "Hey now you guys don't have to be sad I'll tell you what once I master firebending I'll come back and we can do whatever you guys want." They smiled and squeezed another big hug out of me before running off. Before I left the island I made sure to say goodbye to Pema, she wished me safe travels and told me to come back as quickly as possible. I left the room to find Korra standing in the hall waiting for me when she saw me she smiled a bit but I could see sadness in her eyes.