Avatar: The Last Airbender

Part 12 (The Avatar State) [Book 2]

"Katara, I want you to have this." Master Pakku said, holding out a vial. "This amulet contains water from the spirit oasis. The water had unique properties. Don't lose it."

Katara stepped forward and gave him a small hug. "Thank you, Master Pakku."

"Aang, these scrolls will help you master waterbending." He said as the boy stepped forward. He handed him a case, full of scrolls. "But remember, they're no substitute for a real master." Aang looked up at Katara and nodded, climbing the bison as well.

"Sokka."

He stepped forward, a grin on his face. Master Pakku patted his shoulder.

"Take care, son." He said, walking off. Sokka frowned. "Fly straight to the Earth Kingdom base to the East of here." He instructed. "General Fong will provide you with an escort to Omashu."

Sokka climbed Appa as well, and you watched, a small frown on your own face.

"There you'll be safe to begin your earthbending training with King Bumi." He finished. Aang picked up the reigns, turning to you.

"Are you sure you don't want to come with us?" He asked. You looked down.

"Aang, I'd love to, but you don't really need me." You told him. "Then again, no one ever does." You muttered under your breath. "Besides, you already have a waterbending teacher." You said, gesturing at Katara.

Aang frowned. "If you're sure."

You nodded.

"Appa, yip yip." Aang instructed, flicking the reigns. The bison remained standing. "Appa, yip yip." He said again. Still no response. "Appa? What's wrong, buddy?"

The bison walked over to you and ran his tongue up your body. You smiled, patting his head.

"I think he wants you to come with us." Aang admitted.

"Are you sure? Maybe he's just tired."

"You have to come with us. If Appa doesn't move, I can't do my Avatar duties." Aang said, an impish smirk on his face. You glared at him, though everyone could tell there was no anger behind it.

"Ugh. Fine." You muttered dramatically. "Just let me say goodbye first." The gaang nodded and you turned, facing Liam. "I have to go. You heard what he said."

Liam smiled. "Take care, Y/n." He wrapped his arms around you in a hug. You pulled away and turned to Master Pakku, bowing.

"I didn't have anything for you. I didn't expect you to leave."

"Well." You shrugged, not finding an appropriate response. "It's alright." You concluded.

"Good luck, Y/n."

You bowed again and climbed on Appa.

"Appa, yip yip." Aang said. The bison leapt into the air and Aang grinned back at you. You were unable to keep the grin off your face as well. Katara leaned over the side of the saddle.

"Say hi to Gran-gran for me!" She shouted at Pakku. You did a double-take.

"Wait, what?"

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"There it is!" Sokka shouted suddenly. Sure enough, there it was. Appa landed and you all climbed off, immediately being greeted by a man.

"Welcome, Avatar Aang!" He bowed, as did the small army behind him. "I am General Fong. And welcome to all of you! Great heroes! Appa. Momo. Brave Sokka."