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Who: Korra, Asami, Jinora, Ikki, Aang, Roku, Sokka, Zuko, Toph, and Katara
What: There's a new Avatar in town!
When: July 9th
Where: House Avatar
Summary: Just your average worlds colliding.
Rating: G for "greet?"

So... meanwhile, back at the ranch, there were opportunities for those who have caught their journals to know who's coming, and those who have not caught their journals to be taken by surprise at the new Water Tribe member in the house.

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I know. [Even if he also knows that his being here and the exposure of his future with her has caused her no amount of stress. That's why he feels he has to let her know what a great influence she is.]

You're always so understanding, Katara. Just like that one time back in the cave, you were there for me and took in everything that was bothering me, a-and you're okay with it even if I think I'm wrong or selfish. I don't think I'd be able to last here this long without you. I'm not that strong.

I don't know, Aang. I think you're a lot stronger than you think.

[But on that note:]

...I know everything's been so busy, but - have you had a chance to talk with Roku?

[About the You-Know-What?]

[He gives a sheepish shrug at her first statement, but he tenses once Roku is brought up. He knows the subject already.]

We talked right after he returned. [Pause] He hasn't started learning to control the Avatar State, yet.

[...well, that's discouraging. But not hopeless.]

But did he mention anything else? Any other way of doing it - even just something he'd heard?

He... he heard of one way, but he didn't hear enough to know if it was different.

[She shifts a little to look directly at him.]

But we know you have to, right? I mean

--there's grandchildren and all. And you wouldn't have gone that long without learning to control it.

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[He meets her eyes uncertainly. Even though I won't live that long.]

It... it sounds like I might find another way, at home, in my future. I have to be able find a way to have both, but... I just don't know what I'm supposed to do. And... that last chakra is only getting scarier. Now that they're here, I... I feel like I just have so much. [He shakes his head.]

[...]

I'm still not entirely sure how you got it back. I thought that chakra was blocked. Maybe... whatever loosened it up also loosened the chakra enough that you could at least control coming out of it?

[Because from what Sokka and Toph had told her about the final battle against Ozai, she knows you didn't kill him. There's got to be only one reason for that - you were able to bring yourself out of it. Right?]

[He looks towards the river and tries to gather his memories.]

It was when I was fighting Ozai, and he had me cornered. I was able to repel his fire with Earthbending, but he was quickly overpowering me. And... when he pushed me back some jagged rock got caught in my scar. That... it kinda fixed that chakra I guess. It's so hard to describe, but... suddenly the Avatar State was... it was like it was restarting again.

Everything happened so fast, but I wasn't really in control anymore. The Avatar State was still trying to kill him, even though I had learned the other way. Energy bending. I... I was only able to pull myself out at the last moment, just as I was about to- to end him. It took all the willpower I had.

But you did pull yourself out.

[...]

Maybe you just need to practice? Right now entering the Avatar State is still a protective measure for you. But if you were able to find a way to do it on purpose...

[Then maybe you could leave on purpose too.]

Maybe you're right, Katara. If I was a good Avatar, I should have already been thinking about that and trying to train myself like that since the war ended. I guess I was just convincing myself that our problems were over and I wouldn't have to be in the Avatar State again. Maybe... maybe that's why it's seemed easier for me to lose control, too.

[He readies himself to disclose the one Avatar State she hadn't been told about.]

What are you talking about, Aang?

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I'm sorry. I didn't tell you, but... when Zuko tried to fight us at Yu Dao... I panicked. I was afraid that this was the time. That he really forgot what we were fighting for and that it was time to live up to my promise. I... I entered the Avatar State. But it only lasted a few minutes.

[He looks back at Katara, but now with a face full of shame.]

You were right there. You calmed me down again.

["Please, Sweetie. For me."]

[She turns him to face her by the shoulders.]

Aang, you don't have anything to be ashamed of - you felt threatened and you entered the Avatar State. And when you realized you were okay, you got out of it. That's all. But maybe now is the time for you to work on controlling that trigger. If anything happens here that genuinely threatens us, this is a part of who you are. You just need to learn to control it.

[He's silent for a moment, feeling the burden of this weighing down on him. It seems like an impossible task, and his instinct to retreat begins sounding off in his brain. He's afraid, he doesn't know where to start.

But he makes himself look up into Katara's eyes once more. And he can see her looking at him the same way when he's in the Avatar State - always ready to bring him back, no matter what the cost or danger. Aang sees the end goal: to stop this from having to happen.

He'll have to be brave, like Katara. He swallows.]

You're right, Katara. I'm gonna do my best to find a way to control it. I don't want to let anyone down or take any lives again. So I'll concentrate as much as I can on finding a way. Maybe I can even try to find someone in the village who can help. Anything that can stop me from becoming like that again without losing... me.

Edited 2012-07-16 22:55 (UTC)

Good. [And she moves to hug him again, briefly.] I'm proud of you, Aang.

[The hug and the praise manage to cause some flitterings of joy within Aang, while he tries to remain focused.]

T-thank you, Katara. That really means a lot to me. And if I was able to stop Ozai while being me... [Some determination builds in his eyes.] I can survive this place while being me, too. For all of you.

[She tightens the hug briefly and then pulls back.]

You definitely can.

[I believe in you.]

[He feels that extra burst of warmth before letting the hug withdraw. It helps Aang to feel better, more put together. Even if he hasn't really done anything, just made a declaration, he feels a lot more like the Avatar he was back home. Aang smiles at her.]

If you think so, than I believe you. I'll just make sure to train myself and Avatar Korra at the same time.... which is kinda training two mes when you think about it. [He chuckles lightly.]

[She shrugs a little wryly and spreads her hands.]

Why not bring Roku into it too? With three Avatars trying to reach the Avatar State, what could go wrong?

[...]

...on second thought, maybe the other two ought to stick to mastering the elements for now.

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