Striker23
A forgotten art. A painful past. A power that defies the nature of the elements.
In Republic City, everyone believes young, cynical Ren Vance is a prodigious-if eccentric-Earthbender. After all, it takes him just a single gesture-a sharp clap of his hands-to bend metal and reshape stone. But no element runs through his veins. What Ren commands is Alchemy, an ancient science of matter governed by the strict Law of Equivalent Exchange. It is a power bought at the highest possible price: the night he attempted the ultimate taboo to bring his mother back to life, losing his right arm and left leg before the haunting Gate of Truth.
Hidden behind his advanced mechanical limbs and his signature blue coat, Ren wants nothing more than to outrun his demons. But his quiet life shatters when his path crosses with the Avatar and Asami Sato. As Asami and the group uncover the shocking truth behind his abilities, Ren finds himself thrust onto the front lines against Amon and the Equalists.
In a world divided between Spirits and Benders, Ren will prove that human resilience and science can become the ultimate shield-and that even a heart shattered by guilt can learn to love again.
Disclaimer: All characters, settings, and lore from "Avatar: The Legend of Korra" and "Fullmetal Alchemist" belong to their respective creators, owners, and studios. I do not own any of the original material. This story is a non-profit fanfiction written solely for entertainment purposes. The original plot and any original characters (OCs), including Ren, are of my own creation.