DISCLAIMER: don't own AVATAR.
This is my original. It originally was posted on in July. But after the discovery of I abandoned the website, and my existing stories, at the time known as Half and Half: Part 1 and Grasping A Dream. This is a reposting of Half and Half, Grasping A Dream is sure 2 come…
Dedicated to: lopchop. Who has been my faithful fan since I started writing. She wuz the 1st person 2 ever reply 2 my 1st story, Half and Half, and I thank u 4 that, lopchop…
Let the story begin.
Chapter 1: Flame's Island
It was a quiet day out on the ocean, as Aang, Katara, and Sokka were out flying. Sokka was once again eating as much as he could, Katara was practicing her waterbending. (They were so close to the ocean, they were basically gliding on it.) And Aang was at the reigns, when he spied an island on the horizon.
Aang yelled out to Sokka, who was sitting on the back of Appa's saddle.
"Sokka, what island is that?" Sokka grabbed hurriedly grabbed the map out of the bag, and their dinner went into the ocean. Katara took the liberty to notice.
"Nice going, Sokka. All our food just went into the ocean!" Sokka glared at his sister.
"Shut up," he hissed, then went back to examine the map. He looked at the island, then the map, then the island again. He was dumbfounded. The island ahead, wasn't on the map.
Sokka finally replied.
"I dunno. The map doesn't say. It must be an uncharted island." Aang sat up with excitement.
"Cool! Let's go check it out!" Katara wasn't too keen on this idea.
"Now, Aang, I don't think this is such a good idea." But it was too late, Aang had already began the descent to the mysterious island.
After landing Appa, the trio left the bison on the beach. It was a good sized island, but too small to be noticed by many. They were just lucky enough to stumble upon it.
Katara spied a hut right next to the line of trees next to the forest, and rushed over to it. Sokka and Aang followed in close pursuit.
There was no door to the hut, just a curtain of what looked like leaves. Awkward, wavy leaves.
The three, (plus Momo) examined the little house on the shore. It was relatively small, just enough room for about three people, although there was only one Water Tribe sleeping bag, one small, (and what appeared to be used,) stove, and a small excuse for a table. By the look of the hut, it had been in use for more than a year. Possibly two.
Finally, after seeing no one inside, Aang, Katara, and Sokka left the hut, and Appa, and explored the jungle.
A few hours later, the trio (plus Momo) exited the forest. But before they got through the foliage, they saw some water levitating.
"Someone's waterbending!" Katara exclaimed. Sokka glared at her with an expression that said, 'no, really?'
But they were surprised to not see a person in Water Tribe robes doing the bending. On the contrary, they saw the last person they expected to see, was waterbending: a girl, in a firebender's kimono which appeared to be obviously over 50 years old, had been the one who was waterbending. And as soon as the girl finished her stance, she turned around and saw the trio. (plus one flying lemur) The girl panicked, and fire shot out of her hands! (A/N: GASP OF ALL GASPS! Lol) The girl looked at her hands, then at them, and sighed.
"Well, Avatar, and friends, I guess I best tell you how it started." But Sokka wasn't giving in that easily. Whoever she was, she could firebend, and was in Fire Nation clothes. Therefore, making her the Enemy.
"I don't think so," he hissed as he drew his club. The girl threw a foot on the ground, and all around them, waves roared as they crashed on the beach.
"NO! YOU DAMN MORON!" Sokka lowered his weapon. Perhaps he should let this girl tell her story.
So the four sat down on the beach, and the girl in red clothes began her tale.
"I originally came from the North Pole Water Tribes, and my name there was Waters Bend, but that simply won't do. So you can call me Flame." The girl in Fire Nation clothes decided.
Aang's face brightened up with excitement of an unknown origin.
"Flame, how'd you get to this island?" He asked. Flame sighed, and looked away.
"Well, it's a rather long story, but I shall cut it short. My father, who's of the Fire Nation, came to a festival, met my mother, married her, then moved to the North Pole with her after their marriage. After I was born and learned to walk and talk, I was taught waterbending. But when I turned 11, a Fire Nation ship came and the general onboard was to teach me firebending along with his other student. But I was so good at firebending, that student drove me away out of jealousy, and after two years of running, I ended up here." The gangs' mouths all fell open.
"Wow." Was all Sokka, Katara, and Aang managed. Flame smiled gently, and looked out to sea. On the horizon, there was a dot. Flame bit her lip, and looked away. She had a strong feeling she knew who it was.
Zuko grinned evilly as he looked up from his telescope. He found the Avatar.
"Helmsman! Head a course for that island!" He yelled, and the ship began to turn to the uncharted island.
Uncle, I've finally done it. I've got you now, Avatar. And Uncle, you should be happy to see an old student of yours.
Flame held back her weed curtain and allowed Aang, Sokka, and Katara to enter her hut. They set their sleeping bags down, while Flame picked up hers.
"You guys can sleep here for tonight. But I strongly suggest you leave tomorrow." They all nodded in their approval, and huddle around the fire the stove gave off. Flame sighed, and set her sleeping bag out on the beach.
She smoothed at her sleeping bag, and laid on it as she stared to the Heavens.
Flame huddled in her sleeping bag as a wave of cold, horrible feelings washed over her.
I know he's out there. He'll find me again. Mom, Dad, I miss you, I wish you were here. I wish we were all here on my island, living happily. I miss you guys so much.
And with that, Flame fell asleep, on knowing someone was out there, and coming to her island.
Ok, this version is different from the original. As lopchop requested, Flame will b less kind then she used 2 b. but not much. Hope ppl read and enjoy.
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