The Other Iceberg Boy

Chapter 2: The Journey

I just finished improving the lookout tower, when the ash started to fall. It was taller, had multiple layers of reinforcements, and different levels for archers. The top had heated water reserves, for any Water Bender to use. It was heat magically, so it wouldn't freeze, just hot for bath water.

The sky turned black, and it started snowing flakes of black. "Percy! Get off the tower!" Sokka called. I felt a large object in the water, size of a ship, and moving straight for me.

I leaped off the top, and slid down the steep slope of the tower walls. The wall broke away, and the the ship slammed into the tower, breaking it only slightly. "...You should reinforce the wall next time," Sokka said, staring at the tower in fascination.

"Gotcha, let's deal with this first," I said. Too bad Aang was banished, we could use some Air Bending. The front of the ship lowered down, into a walkway, and 7 soldiers marched out.

6 of them wore face plates of skulls, and the last one had a red burn scar on his left eye. "We are here for the Avatar, bring me your elderly," the leader said. "I can tell you now, none of the elders are the Avatar. Nor benders," I called. "So, get off your high horse, and go eat shit, prick!"

He glared at me, and a fireball was shot at me. I didn't even move, nor flinch, as the fire licked my skin. "That all? If you command a Naval Ship, I'd expect some more power behind your blows," I said, the smoke clearing away.

They stared at me in shock, along with the tribe. "Now, let me demonstrate," I called, and held my arms in a lazy T pose, my arms slanting down, and my hands ont fists.

Thunder sounded in the black sky, and Storm clouds replaced the ash clouds. The ground shook, and a crack appeared between us and the fire nation.

The snow rose into many spires of ice, in a half circle pattern behind me, and the entire sea began to rise behind them, growing to hundreds of feet tall.

"This is power, Fire Nation. You will leave this tribe alone, or I will unleash the worst hurricane, the strongest earthquake, and the biggest tsunami upon you, it'll take millennia before you even scratch the surface of our power again!" I called, and the Disasters started to increase faster, and bigger.

"Prince Zuko, I would listen to this man. He is of great power, and it is not wise to disobey," a fat, gray haired man said, dragging the prince away. "This isn't over!" Zuko called, and fled. Once they were out of sight, I let the disasters halt.

"Now, time to find our little Avatar," I said, and walked off. And there and behold, Aang stood in the entrance to the Tribe. "What brought your return? The Ship? Or my performance?" I asked.

"The Ship. I would've intervened, but you had it," Aang answered honestly, looking at me with slight fear, but mostly awe and fascination. "Well, at least you're back now. So, what's the plan?" I asked him.

"Why are you asking me?" Aang asked. "I suspected from the moment I saw your Bison. Then, when hearing the history over the last century, I figured it out. Everyone, meet Aang. The Avatar!" I called, turning around.

They were still frozen in shock, awe, intimidation, fear, and fascination from Katara. "Oh, get over it. Do I need to dump ice water on you?" I called. That got them. "HOW DID YOU DO THAT?!?!?!" Katara screamed.

"Training. Natural Power. Birthright," I listed. "Teach me!" Katara said, sliding on her knees in front of me. "I'm not a good teacher. Perhaps someone else?" I suggested.

"There aren't any Water Benders here but me," Katara explained. "Ok, what about the North?" I asked. "How would we get there?" Sokka asked. "Aang's Flying Sky Bison. They're quite common among Air Nomads, regarded to be the first Air Benders," I explained.

"Yeah! I think Appa is finally rested, and can fly again," Aang exclaimed. "Then, let's get prepared, and get going," I said. "Sokka, you're in charge of food. Katara, clothes. Aang, you ready Appa. I'll help where it's needed," I said.

They nodded, and went off. Gran Gran came up beside me. "I'll take care of them. I am told my Fatal Flaw is Personal Loyalty. My loyalty stands with them, and I'd rather sacrifice the universe, then let them get hurt," I reassured. She nodded in thanks, and walked away.

Time Skip:

We flew over the ocean for a while, it was getting really boring. "There's an island up ahead, we can stop there and relax a bit," Aang called. I looked over the edge, and saw the island.

"I'll meet you at the beach," I called, and jumped off, diving to the water. Not a splash, and I jetted off towards the island. In a few seconds, I landed on the sand. I moved my arms behind my head, and basked in the warm sun.

If I didn't get blessed by the Gods, I don't think I'd survive. The Ice seemed to have stopped my aging, like a form of Cryogenic Stasis. Athena's Blessing is definitely helping in knowledge, otherwise my life here would be absolutely slow and annoying.

Zeus and Hades got me full control of their domains, which is how I made that performance that'd top Zeus. Also, Hades got me Wealth. Here, I'm the richest person on the planet in resources, and economy.

Ares and Apollo took away my curses, and Ares got me the aura of an Admiral. People of Militaristic Origin would be compelled to follow my orders to the word. Apollo speeded up my healing process via Water, so it wouldn't take as long.

Hephaestus made me immune to Extreme Heats, and it will transfer to any piece of clothing I'm currently wearing. Hermes made me fast, and stealthy. Artemis made agile, and flexible. Hestia expanded my metabolism, allowing me to go months without the need for sustenance.

Hera couldn't give much. Demeter expanded my control of water into plants. And Dad fully expanded my control of Water. Salt, Fresh, Blood, Ice, Vapor, Poison, and most likely some more. I was also given the opportunity to re-dip in the Styx.

Since I got it before, I didn't have to suffer again, and I got the Achilles Curse again. Riptide stayed in my pocket, and a enchanted shield and armor set would appear on me if needed, curtesy of Hephaestus and Hecate. Aphrodite made my clothes virtually invulnerable, unless attacked by Divine Weaponry, and breathable.

Appa landed after those thoughts, and the gang changed into swimwear, before playing in the sea. This is going to a fun version of Quests, I just know it.