Avatar: The Last Airbender

Part 10 (The Waterbending Master)

You flew low. So low, in fact, that you could see an otter floating on the surface of the water.

"I'm not one to complain," Sokka started. You let out a small chuckle, which he ignored. "But can't Appa fly any higher?"

The bison's feet dragged along the water, creating ripples. Sokka was currently leaning over the back of the saddle, watching the passing fish.

"I have an idea." Aang said, turning around so you could see the anger on his face. "Why don't we all get on your back and you can fly us to the North Pole?"

You rolled your eyes and continued to watch the small icebergs.

"I'd love to. Climb on, everyone." Sokka said, jerking a thumb at his back. "Sokka is ready for takeoff." He declared. Momo flew over and landed on his back.

"Look, we're all just a little tired and cranky because we've been flying for two days straight."

"We're getting close." You said. "There isn't a lot of land out here."

"Exactly! There's nothing up here, which means we can't find the Northern Watertribe." Sokka voiced, crossing his arms. (He was now sitting properly.) A splash was heard as a wall of ice appeared in front of Appa. Aang yelled and steered the large bison to the side. Walls kept appearing, and you, Sokka and Katara were holding on for dear life. Appa's foot caught a piece of ice and he went spiraling into the sea. The water around him froze as a few small ships came into view. Within moments, you were surrounded.

"They're waterbenders! We found the watertribe!" Katara exclaimed.

"I'll take care of this." You announced, grabbing the waterbending scroll from the bag and leaping off Appa. They watched as you talked with one of the men on the boats, though they couldn't hear what you were saying. They saw you show the man the scroll and gesture at them, before continuing your conversation. You came back a few moments later and sat in the saddle, a smile on your face.

"What did you say?" Aang asked.

"I told him how I found the scroll, and therefore you guys." You answered simply as Appa followed the boats.

"Who was that guy?" Katara asked.

"Hm? Oh, Liam. He's an old friend of mine. He's known me since I was a baby. He-" you stopped yourself, not wanting to go any further. "We go way back." You finished quickly. Katara and Aang smiled, while Sokka seemed slightly suspicious. He was about to say something, but the Avatar cut him off.

"There it is!" He suddenly shouted, standing and pointing at the wall of ice.

"The Northern Watertribe." Katara mused softly.

"We're finally here." Sokka added. You smiled at their amazed faces. The waterbenders on either side of Appa used their bending to make a gap in the ice, big enough for Appa to float through. He swam forward, the ships following. You were then faces with four large walls on every side as the opening behind you closed. The men that stood atop each wall forced water down, bringing the wall with it.

"I can't believe how many waterbenders live up here." Katara announced.

"We'll find a master to teach us, no problem." Aang said. You frowned.

"Actually-"

You were cut off by the loud gasps that followed. You huffed. Katara, Aang and Sokka were all staring, amazed, at a long flow of water, leading into a city. They led the gaang around turns, under bridges, and through tunnels, amazing them even more. You chuckled. Aang waved to a few people.