Avatar The Last Airbender Fan Fiction ❯ Duty Versus Love ❯ Rebuilding A Nation ( Chapter 49 )
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By: Light-Eco-Sage 
Avatar is owned by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, not me!
Non Anime: Avatar The Last Airbender Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Hentai / Fantasy / Martial Arts / Romance / Supernatural / Angst | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 02.02.2013 | Pages: 2 | Words: 3.0K | Visits: 432 | Status: Work In Progress
Avatar is owned by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, not me!
Non Anime: Avatar The Last Airbender Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Hentai / Fantasy / Martial Arts / Romance / Supernatural / Angst | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 02.02.2013 | Pages: 2 | Words: 3.0K | Visits: 432 | Status: Work In Progress
LES: First of all, check out this amazing gift/fan art for this story, drawn by Lex on Kataang Forever based on Chapter 45! (remove spaces) http :// i55. tinypic. Com /24ymln5. jpg
This chapter takes place one year later at the Southern Air Temple. This chapter is the first in a series of time jumps. It’s the least extreme.
Chapter IL: Rebuilding a Nation
Anil let out a sigh of displeasure as he stared down at the notes that he had brought back with him from his first meeting with the heads of the other nations as the Head Monk of the Air Nomads. As peace began to return to the world, the amount of meetings were reduced from four times a year to just once a year, each nation taking it in turns to host the other world leaders. The most recent meeting, which was held in Ba Sing Se, had been Anil’s first time representing his family before the National Council.
It had been a different experience, because he was normally only there as support to his father, but now his father was merely the Avatar and moderator. He and his father had just gotten back to the Southern Air Temple, and Anil had called all his siblings back there for a meeting just between them. There were more things to discuss about the healing of the Air Nomad nation, and not all of them were very pleasant.
Aang understood his son’s discomfort, and placed an arm around his shoulder. “I can understand how hard this is for you.”
“How did you have the strength?” Anil asked.
“It was very hard to find the strength.” Aang said. “I’m not sure how I found it. To this day, I wonder how I had the strength to do it…”
“That doesn’t really help me.” Anil pointed out.
“I know.” Aang said. “But there is a chance that you won’t have to…”
“Who could possibly volunteer for something like this?” Anil asked.
Aang shook his head. “I don’t know. But you have to hold onto the hope.”
Anil noticed that his father was staring wistfully up at the Temple. Anil recognized the look in his eyes. Anil’s own eyes rolled with amusement. “Oh, go on, then.” He said playfully.
Aang looked around at him in shock. “What?”
“I know that you’re eager to see Mom again.” Anil said. “You’re wearing that look again… I’ve seen you wear the same look every time you have to leave Mom here taking care of a new baby.”
Aang laughed. “Am I really that predictable?”
“Still a doting dad, Dad.” Anil laughed. “Get going. I can take care of this.”
“Are you sure…?”
“Go, or I’ll Air Blast you into that tower myself.” Anil said playfully. Aang smiled at him, patting his shoulder, and running towards the Temple as quickly as he could with his Airbending.
Anil laughed briefly before he remembered the distasteful topics that needed to be discussed with his siblings. He sighed, clutching the notes in his hand tighter, and continued on his way.
Before he got to the meeting place, however, he was way-laid by the sight of his younger brother, Sho, showing off his lightning scar to their younger brother, Tenzin. Sho had matured a great deal in the last year, and he also had the addition of Airbending tattoos, along with most of his 16-year-old siblings.
“Wow!” Tenzin gasped, staring at the large scar on his lower back. “This is really where you got hit with lightning? That’s so cool!”
“Yeah, it felt cool when it happened.” Sho responded jokingly.
“Bragging again?” Anil asked, walking up to them. “Are you ever going to let us forget that?”
“Never. You know that.” Sho said, playfully punching Anil in the shoulder. “So, how was the meeting with all those pompous windbags who don’t even have the excuse of being Airbenders?”
“Oh… you know… still pompous windbags.” Anil said.
“As long as you don’t turn into one.” Sho said. “Though you’re half-way there, all ready.”
“Hey!” Anil protested loudly. “Sorry, Tenzin, but I’ve got to take your older brother and his scar away now.”
“Man…” Tenzin groaned.
“If you’re really that bored, you can go practice your Airbending…” Anil watched Tenzin’s eyes narrow in distaste. “… or you can go help Mom with the baby.” He finished.
Tenzin stared at his older brother in horror. “All right! I’ll go practice Airbending.” With that, Tenzin ran off, leaving the two brothers alone.
Anil glanced at his brother, taking in his appearance. Sho had come a long way in respecting his family. He was closer with all his siblings. He still had some trouble calling Katara ‘mother’ and slipped up every now and then, but he treated her with respect. That was good enough for the moment.
“You’re looking good and, dare I say it… happy.” Anil commented.
“Well, uh… I really have you to thank for that.” Sho said, lowering his voice and glancing around for eavesdroppers. “I talked with Ammy after we arrived at the Eastern Air Temple. Of course, we’ve both been very busy hiring Earthbenders to restore the Temple, but I was able to confess my feelings for her.”
“And…”
“Well, obviously, we have to keep things quiet, but we’ve decided to try it.” Sho said quietly. “I am really happy.”
“Well, then I’m glad for you.” Anil said. “Does anyone else know?”
“Well, Dad and Mom… both of them.” Sho said. “But that’s it.”
“Very well. I’ll still keep my word. It will be a secret as long as you want it to be.” Anil said. “Now, come on, let’s get this meeting over with.” Side-by-side, they walked into the sanctuary together.
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The sanctuary was filled with young Air Nomads, most of them Masters and all of them having come of age. The only non-Bender present was Ammy, who was there as their Spiritual adviser. She looked in great health, not only because of the Waterbending Healer that Sho commissioned to live at the Eastern Air Temple to take care of her, but Anil also had a sneaking suspicion that Sho had something to do with her good health.
Sho took a seat next to her, and they shared a brief smile before hiding their affection and becoming all business.
Anil took his place at the head of the room and sat down. “I’m sure that you are all wondering why I’ve called you here to the Southern Air Temple. The first thing I would like to discuss is how we are all doing with restoring the other Air Temples. Toshi, how are things at the Northern Temple?”
Toshi stood up. “Thanks to the support of the Earth Kingdom refugees living there, the Temple has been completely rebuilt. I do have some more news as well. A third-generation child of the Air Temple has been born recently who shows signs of early Airbending.”
This news caused quite a reaction among the Air Nomads. “Are you sure?” Anil asked, amazed.
“It’s still too early to say for sure, for there have been no definite signs, but the baby moves like a young untrained Airbender.” Toshi reported. “It is my belief that if a group of non-Benders like the Earth Kingdom refugees live on Air Nomad land long enough and live by their ways, it is possible for Airbending abilities to develop. However, this child is a descendent of Teo, one of the refugees who were most connected with the Air, so it is possible that it will take a few more generations for more Airbenders to start being born.”
“This is great news.” Anil said, honestly pleased, though it did not change some of the things he needed to talk about. “How about the Eastern Air Temple?” He asked, glancing at Sho.
“Well… we have nothing to report like that.” Sho admitted. “But the Temple is also rebuilt and we also have a group of Earth Kingdom citizens who have decided to live there under the Air Nomad banner. Perhaps in a few generations they will start producing Airbenders as well.”
“And the Western Temple?” Anil looked at Megumi.
“The Temple has been rebuilt, and Fire Lord Zuko has allowed some of the displaced Fire Nation colonials to come live at the Temple under the stipulation that they live as Air Nomads and carry our name. If what Toshi says is true, then they should produce Airbenders as well.”
“This is all very good news, and it is much better than I could have hoped for after one year.” Anil said, smiling brightly. “I never would have expected to have an Airbender not related to any of us born so soon. But I’m afraid that there are more things to discuss in that vein, for the world is not satisfied having to wait several generations for new Airbenders.” The room fell silent. “The Earth Kingdom wants us to continue what our father started years ago. They want us to father multiple children onto several different women.” Anil sighed as he glanced down at his notes. “The Earth King wanted all the male children to be involved, we would each get half-a-dozen women to father children with and further increase our genetic diversity. I put my foot down on that part. No one shall be forced to partake in this plan. I will instead ask for volunteers among my male siblings. If no one wants to volunteer, then I shall perform this duty myself.”
The room fell silent for several moments, and for a while, Anil feared that he would have to face this trial alone. But then, without warning, Toshi stood up. “I’ll volunteer.” He said firmly.
Sho glanced at Ammy briefly and an understanding passed between them. Sho stood up as well. “I’ll volunteer as well.” Sho said. “My heart tells me that it would be wrong not to do my duty. Odds are, every one of my brothers and sisters will provide children to the Air Nomads in due time, but I shall not, for my heart lies with one who cannot provide me these things. Therefore, I will participate in this plan.”
Everyone else looked confused, but not Anil and Ammy. They both understood what Sho was saying, even if the others did not. Anil glanced at Toshi. “Are you sure?” He asked.
“I am sure. I will participate for the same reason that Sho will. No matter how much time passes, I will not provide children to the Air Nomads on my own. My heart leads me in another direction.” This time, everyone was confused, even Anil. He couldn’t imagine what Toshi was talking about. He understood Sho’s reasons, but he couldn’t imagine at another one of his brothers had fallen in love with his own sibling. The odds against that were astronomical.
“I know why Sho cannot provide children in the normal manner because he has spoken with me on this matter.” Anil said, and then quickly continued. “No, I will not say why… I swore to Sho that I would not talk about this. But why can’t you? I can’t imagine that it is the same reason.” For the first time, Toshi seemed to be put on the spot. “You can speak with me in private, if that’s what you wish.”
“No… it’s all right. I used to be ashamed, but I’m not anymore.” Toshi said. “Do you remember when I snuck away from our last reunion on Kyoshi Island?”
“How could any of us forget?” Sora commented. “That was the day Dad got Soulbent by that creepy Soulbender.”
“Well… I was actually going away to meet my…” Toshi paused, almost losing his nerve again. “My… boyfriend.” Silence filled the room. “I have never once found myself attracted to a woman, for my heart has led me down a different path… a path that cannot lead to children. That is why I’ll participate in this plan.”
“Toshi…” Anil began, quickly accepting what his brother had said. He realized that if he could accept Sho’s relationship with Ammy, Toshi’s love for another man was nothing. “We all want you to be happy. If this is what makes you happy, then we will accept it and you.” Anil’s acceptance led to the others quickly accepting it as well. After all, for most of their lives, their father had taught them to respect love in all forms, and this was no different.
Sho, who was more understanding of unconventional love than anyone, did not question it at all, and even leaned over, asking Toshi when they could meet the lucky guy.
“Okay, that’s enough.” Anil said, laughing. “We’re all pleased that those among us have started to find love, but we can celebrate later. We still have one more… distasteful topic to discuss.” He paused. “We have to discuss something that I know we all hope that we won’t have to deal with in many years… Dad’s eventual death.” This drained the happiness out of the room in an instant. “It has been a long time since the other nations had to look for the Avatar, and the leaders of the Water Tribe no longer have the means to search for themselves. The Air Nomads are the only culture who still has the tools necessary to search…” Anil gestured to a small box at the side of the room that contained the very toys that Aang had been tested with as a boy, preserved by the old king of Omashu, the late King Bumi. “Therefore, it falls to the Air Nomads to assist the Water Tribes in searching for the Avatar when the time comes. When the time comes, I shall go to my mother’s home in the Southern Water Tribe and test the young ones there. But we’ll need someone to go to the Northern Tribe as well.”
“I’ll go.” Sho said. “I would be honored to help.”
Anil nodded in understanding. “Very well. But then there is the issue of the one who will teach the next Avatar. I’m sure that we will all be busy running the Air Temples, with little time to devote to training the new Avatar. The person who does it must be able to dedicate all of their time to the task, with no distractions, until the training is complete. With this in mind, I would like to offer Tenzin as a possible teacher.”
“Tenzin?” Sho asked. “But he’s so young and he’s not even a Master yet…”
“He is young, and he is not a Master yet.” Anil admitted. “But he will most likely be old enough and mature enough once the time comes for him to train the next Avatar. He is also only a few years away from getting his Airbending tattoos if he continues to improve the way he has improved in the last year. He is not a Head Monk or Nun of the Temple, so he will be able to devote all of his time to the next Avatar. I have thought about this a long time, and I really think it is the right choice.”
“Well… you do make some good points.” Megumi admitted. “Very well, I’ll accept Tenzin as the one to train the next Avatar. Let’s all hope that he has plenty of time to grow and mature before he is needed.” All the siblings nodded in agreement.
“It’s settled then.” Anil said, letting out a sigh of relief.
“Good. Then we can all go visit Mom and the new baby, right?” Sora asked.
Much to the disappointment of the male siblings, Katara had given birth to a baby girl in winter, whom she had named Amala.
“So, is she a Waterbender?” Megumi asked. “Mom and Dad were so sure that if she was born in winter, she would be a Waterbender.”
“Oh, yeah, she definitely is a Waterbender, much to Mom’s pleasure.” Anil said with a smile, remembering a few weeks ago when Aang had been trying to bathe his daughter, and instead got soaked himself. “She looks just like Mom.”
At once, the dignified Air Nomad leaders stood up and rushed out of the room in a stampede to see the newest member of their family, the Waterbender Amala.
LES: Let’s see… pretty much everyone guessed that Toshi was seeing a lady friend. Oh… so close! Yes, Toshi is gay, and he was meant to be that way ever since I first created him. With that many children, odds are at least one of them will be gay. Thankfully, he comes from a family that is very understanding of love, and are not put off by it at all.
This chapter takes place one year later at the Southern Air Temple. This chapter is the first in a series of time jumps. It’s the least extreme.
Chapter IL: Rebuilding a Nation
Anil let out a sigh of displeasure as he stared down at the notes that he had brought back with him from his first meeting with the heads of the other nations as the Head Monk of the Air Nomads. As peace began to return to the world, the amount of meetings were reduced from four times a year to just once a year, each nation taking it in turns to host the other world leaders. The most recent meeting, which was held in Ba Sing Se, had been Anil’s first time representing his family before the National Council.
It had been a different experience, because he was normally only there as support to his father, but now his father was merely the Avatar and moderator. He and his father had just gotten back to the Southern Air Temple, and Anil had called all his siblings back there for a meeting just between them. There were more things to discuss about the healing of the Air Nomad nation, and not all of them were very pleasant.
Aang understood his son’s discomfort, and placed an arm around his shoulder. “I can understand how hard this is for you.”
“How did you have the strength?” Anil asked.
“It was very hard to find the strength.” Aang said. “I’m not sure how I found it. To this day, I wonder how I had the strength to do it…”
“That doesn’t really help me.” Anil pointed out.
“I know.” Aang said. “But there is a chance that you won’t have to…”
“Who could possibly volunteer for something like this?” Anil asked.
Aang shook his head. “I don’t know. But you have to hold onto the hope.”
Anil noticed that his father was staring wistfully up at the Temple. Anil recognized the look in his eyes. Anil’s own eyes rolled with amusement. “Oh, go on, then.” He said playfully.
Aang looked around at him in shock. “What?”
“I know that you’re eager to see Mom again.” Anil said. “You’re wearing that look again… I’ve seen you wear the same look every time you have to leave Mom here taking care of a new baby.”
Aang laughed. “Am I really that predictable?”
“Still a doting dad, Dad.” Anil laughed. “Get going. I can take care of this.”
“Are you sure…?”
“Go, or I’ll Air Blast you into that tower myself.” Anil said playfully. Aang smiled at him, patting his shoulder, and running towards the Temple as quickly as he could with his Airbending.
Anil laughed briefly before he remembered the distasteful topics that needed to be discussed with his siblings. He sighed, clutching the notes in his hand tighter, and continued on his way.
Before he got to the meeting place, however, he was way-laid by the sight of his younger brother, Sho, showing off his lightning scar to their younger brother, Tenzin. Sho had matured a great deal in the last year, and he also had the addition of Airbending tattoos, along with most of his 16-year-old siblings.
“Wow!” Tenzin gasped, staring at the large scar on his lower back. “This is really where you got hit with lightning? That’s so cool!”
“Yeah, it felt cool when it happened.” Sho responded jokingly.
“Bragging again?” Anil asked, walking up to them. “Are you ever going to let us forget that?”
“Never. You know that.” Sho said, playfully punching Anil in the shoulder. “So, how was the meeting with all those pompous windbags who don’t even have the excuse of being Airbenders?”
“Oh… you know… still pompous windbags.” Anil said.
“As long as you don’t turn into one.” Sho said. “Though you’re half-way there, all ready.”
“Hey!” Anil protested loudly. “Sorry, Tenzin, but I’ve got to take your older brother and his scar away now.”
“Man…” Tenzin groaned.
“If you’re really that bored, you can go practice your Airbending…” Anil watched Tenzin’s eyes narrow in distaste. “… or you can go help Mom with the baby.” He finished.
Tenzin stared at his older brother in horror. “All right! I’ll go practice Airbending.” With that, Tenzin ran off, leaving the two brothers alone.
Anil glanced at his brother, taking in his appearance. Sho had come a long way in respecting his family. He was closer with all his siblings. He still had some trouble calling Katara ‘mother’ and slipped up every now and then, but he treated her with respect. That was good enough for the moment.
“You’re looking good and, dare I say it… happy.” Anil commented.
“Well, uh… I really have you to thank for that.” Sho said, lowering his voice and glancing around for eavesdroppers. “I talked with Ammy after we arrived at the Eastern Air Temple. Of course, we’ve both been very busy hiring Earthbenders to restore the Temple, but I was able to confess my feelings for her.”
“And…”
“Well, obviously, we have to keep things quiet, but we’ve decided to try it.” Sho said quietly. “I am really happy.”
“Well, then I’m glad for you.” Anil said. “Does anyone else know?”
“Well, Dad and Mom… both of them.” Sho said. “But that’s it.”
“Very well. I’ll still keep my word. It will be a secret as long as you want it to be.” Anil said. “Now, come on, let’s get this meeting over with.” Side-by-side, they walked into the sanctuary together.
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The sanctuary was filled with young Air Nomads, most of them Masters and all of them having come of age. The only non-Bender present was Ammy, who was there as their Spiritual adviser. She looked in great health, not only because of the Waterbending Healer that Sho commissioned to live at the Eastern Air Temple to take care of her, but Anil also had a sneaking suspicion that Sho had something to do with her good health.
Sho took a seat next to her, and they shared a brief smile before hiding their affection and becoming all business.
Anil took his place at the head of the room and sat down. “I’m sure that you are all wondering why I’ve called you here to the Southern Air Temple. The first thing I would like to discuss is how we are all doing with restoring the other Air Temples. Toshi, how are things at the Northern Temple?”
Toshi stood up. “Thanks to the support of the Earth Kingdom refugees living there, the Temple has been completely rebuilt. I do have some more news as well. A third-generation child of the Air Temple has been born recently who shows signs of early Airbending.”
This news caused quite a reaction among the Air Nomads. “Are you sure?” Anil asked, amazed.
“It’s still too early to say for sure, for there have been no definite signs, but the baby moves like a young untrained Airbender.” Toshi reported. “It is my belief that if a group of non-Benders like the Earth Kingdom refugees live on Air Nomad land long enough and live by their ways, it is possible for Airbending abilities to develop. However, this child is a descendent of Teo, one of the refugees who were most connected with the Air, so it is possible that it will take a few more generations for more Airbenders to start being born.”
“This is great news.” Anil said, honestly pleased, though it did not change some of the things he needed to talk about. “How about the Eastern Air Temple?” He asked, glancing at Sho.
“Well… we have nothing to report like that.” Sho admitted. “But the Temple is also rebuilt and we also have a group of Earth Kingdom citizens who have decided to live there under the Air Nomad banner. Perhaps in a few generations they will start producing Airbenders as well.”
“And the Western Temple?” Anil looked at Megumi.
“The Temple has been rebuilt, and Fire Lord Zuko has allowed some of the displaced Fire Nation colonials to come live at the Temple under the stipulation that they live as Air Nomads and carry our name. If what Toshi says is true, then they should produce Airbenders as well.”
“This is all very good news, and it is much better than I could have hoped for after one year.” Anil said, smiling brightly. “I never would have expected to have an Airbender not related to any of us born so soon. But I’m afraid that there are more things to discuss in that vein, for the world is not satisfied having to wait several generations for new Airbenders.” The room fell silent. “The Earth Kingdom wants us to continue what our father started years ago. They want us to father multiple children onto several different women.” Anil sighed as he glanced down at his notes. “The Earth King wanted all the male children to be involved, we would each get half-a-dozen women to father children with and further increase our genetic diversity. I put my foot down on that part. No one shall be forced to partake in this plan. I will instead ask for volunteers among my male siblings. If no one wants to volunteer, then I shall perform this duty myself.”
The room fell silent for several moments, and for a while, Anil feared that he would have to face this trial alone. But then, without warning, Toshi stood up. “I’ll volunteer.” He said firmly.
Sho glanced at Ammy briefly and an understanding passed between them. Sho stood up as well. “I’ll volunteer as well.” Sho said. “My heart tells me that it would be wrong not to do my duty. Odds are, every one of my brothers and sisters will provide children to the Air Nomads in due time, but I shall not, for my heart lies with one who cannot provide me these things. Therefore, I will participate in this plan.”
Everyone else looked confused, but not Anil and Ammy. They both understood what Sho was saying, even if the others did not. Anil glanced at Toshi. “Are you sure?” He asked.
“I am sure. I will participate for the same reason that Sho will. No matter how much time passes, I will not provide children to the Air Nomads on my own. My heart leads me in another direction.” This time, everyone was confused, even Anil. He couldn’t imagine what Toshi was talking about. He understood Sho’s reasons, but he couldn’t imagine at another one of his brothers had fallen in love with his own sibling. The odds against that were astronomical.
“I know why Sho cannot provide children in the normal manner because he has spoken with me on this matter.” Anil said, and then quickly continued. “No, I will not say why… I swore to Sho that I would not talk about this. But why can’t you? I can’t imagine that it is the same reason.” For the first time, Toshi seemed to be put on the spot. “You can speak with me in private, if that’s what you wish.”
“No… it’s all right. I used to be ashamed, but I’m not anymore.” Toshi said. “Do you remember when I snuck away from our last reunion on Kyoshi Island?”
“How could any of us forget?” Sora commented. “That was the day Dad got Soulbent by that creepy Soulbender.”
“Well… I was actually going away to meet my…” Toshi paused, almost losing his nerve again. “My… boyfriend.” Silence filled the room. “I have never once found myself attracted to a woman, for my heart has led me down a different path… a path that cannot lead to children. That is why I’ll participate in this plan.”
“Toshi…” Anil began, quickly accepting what his brother had said. He realized that if he could accept Sho’s relationship with Ammy, Toshi’s love for another man was nothing. “We all want you to be happy. If this is what makes you happy, then we will accept it and you.” Anil’s acceptance led to the others quickly accepting it as well. After all, for most of their lives, their father had taught them to respect love in all forms, and this was no different.
Sho, who was more understanding of unconventional love than anyone, did not question it at all, and even leaned over, asking Toshi when they could meet the lucky guy.
“Okay, that’s enough.” Anil said, laughing. “We’re all pleased that those among us have started to find love, but we can celebrate later. We still have one more… distasteful topic to discuss.” He paused. “We have to discuss something that I know we all hope that we won’t have to deal with in many years… Dad’s eventual death.” This drained the happiness out of the room in an instant. “It has been a long time since the other nations had to look for the Avatar, and the leaders of the Water Tribe no longer have the means to search for themselves. The Air Nomads are the only culture who still has the tools necessary to search…” Anil gestured to a small box at the side of the room that contained the very toys that Aang had been tested with as a boy, preserved by the old king of Omashu, the late King Bumi. “Therefore, it falls to the Air Nomads to assist the Water Tribes in searching for the Avatar when the time comes. When the time comes, I shall go to my mother’s home in the Southern Water Tribe and test the young ones there. But we’ll need someone to go to the Northern Tribe as well.”
“I’ll go.” Sho said. “I would be honored to help.”
Anil nodded in understanding. “Very well. But then there is the issue of the one who will teach the next Avatar. I’m sure that we will all be busy running the Air Temples, with little time to devote to training the new Avatar. The person who does it must be able to dedicate all of their time to the task, with no distractions, until the training is complete. With this in mind, I would like to offer Tenzin as a possible teacher.”
“Tenzin?” Sho asked. “But he’s so young and he’s not even a Master yet…”
“He is young, and he is not a Master yet.” Anil admitted. “But he will most likely be old enough and mature enough once the time comes for him to train the next Avatar. He is also only a few years away from getting his Airbending tattoos if he continues to improve the way he has improved in the last year. He is not a Head Monk or Nun of the Temple, so he will be able to devote all of his time to the next Avatar. I have thought about this a long time, and I really think it is the right choice.”
“Well… you do make some good points.” Megumi admitted. “Very well, I’ll accept Tenzin as the one to train the next Avatar. Let’s all hope that he has plenty of time to grow and mature before he is needed.” All the siblings nodded in agreement.
“It’s settled then.” Anil said, letting out a sigh of relief.
“Good. Then we can all go visit Mom and the new baby, right?” Sora asked.
Much to the disappointment of the male siblings, Katara had given birth to a baby girl in winter, whom she had named Amala.
“So, is she a Waterbender?” Megumi asked. “Mom and Dad were so sure that if she was born in winter, she would be a Waterbender.”
“Oh, yeah, she definitely is a Waterbender, much to Mom’s pleasure.” Anil said with a smile, remembering a few weeks ago when Aang had been trying to bathe his daughter, and instead got soaked himself. “She looks just like Mom.”
At once, the dignified Air Nomad leaders stood up and rushed out of the room in a stampede to see the newest member of their family, the Waterbender Amala.
LES: Let’s see… pretty much everyone guessed that Toshi was seeing a lady friend. Oh… so close! Yes, Toshi is gay, and he was meant to be that way ever since I first created him. With that many children, odds are at least one of them will be gay. Thankfully, he comes from a family that is very understanding of love, and are not put off by it at all.