Benders: Book 1 - Shattered Realms" introduces us to Terra, a determined water bender, and her brother Eiriand, heir to the South Water Nation's throne. The tranquility of their elemental world shatters when an ominous threat triggers a cascade of e...
Under the soft glow of the moon, Terra and her big brother Eiriand were out on the palace ocean, playing with their water-bending skills. The moonlight made the ocean below sparkle. It felt like magic, and they moved together like dancers, showing off what they knew.
Their special dance happened right by the big ocean next to the palace. The water sparkled, and the waves joined in their practice, like a dance party under the moon.
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"Is that the best you can do, Eiriand?" Her challenge hung in the air as Eiriand chuckled, summoning a water whip in response. "You haven't seen anything yet, Terra!" With a teasing smile, Terra swiftly created a water shield. "Come on, big brother, show me your best move!" Eiriand, his eyes gleaming with mischief, countered her playfulness. "Prepare yourself, Terra. This is going to be epic!" The playful banter continued, with Terra playfully splashing water. "Maybe you need a bit more practice, Eiriand!" Undeterred, he formed a water cyclone, laughing. "Practice makes perfect, Terra. Watch and learn!" Terra, twirling water around her, quipped, "You're not even trying, Eiriand. Step it up!" Eiriand, with a smirk, created a water serpent, declaring, "Careful what you wish for, Terra. This is just the beginning!"
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As the siblings engaged in their practice fight, a distant and unsettling sound reached their ears. It wasn't a sound they were accustomed to in their peaceful palace.
Terra's brow furrowed, "Did you hear that, Eiriand? What was that sound?" Eiriand exchanged a worried look with Terra, "I don't know? Something's off. "
The air became heavy with a foreboding scent, causing Terra and Eiriand to exchange alarmed glances.
Fear gripped them as they hurriedly sprinted back to the palace. Royals by birth, their instincts drove them to seek the safety of the palace walls. As they reached the entrance, the smell intensified, now tinged with the acrid scent of burning. Panic set in.
The once majestic palace halls were now marred by chaos. Guards rushed past them, shouting warnings and orders. The atmosphere crackled with the clash of elements as fire benders infiltrated their sanctuary.
Without hesitation, Terra and Eiriand embraced their roles as royals and benders. They drew upon their water-bending abilities, summoning protective barriers and launching counterattacks against the encroaching fire benders. The once-practiced dance of their training now became a desperate struggle for survival.
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As they fought side by side, the odds turned against them. The fire benders, fueled by malice, seemed relentless. A blazing fireball hurtled toward Terra, a threat she hadn't anticipated.
Eiriand's keen senses detected the danger in an instant. "Watch out!" he cried, a note of urgency in his voice. Without a second thought, he threw himself forward pushing Terra forcefully to the ground just as the fiery projectile struck him with devastating force.
Eiriand lay on the ground, the impact taking its toll. Terra, a mix of shock and terror, rushed to his side. The once serene battleground now bore witness to the sacrifice he made to shield his sister. The flames of war had taken their toll, leaving Terra to confront the harrowing reality of Eiriand's selfless act.
The world seemed to slow as Terra witnessed her brother's sacrifice. Terra, a mix of shock and terror, rushed to his side. Eiriand, weakened and wounded, fell into her arms. His final breaths were consumed by the chaos around them. Terra, grief-stricken, cradled her brother's lifeless form, his sacrifice echoing in the heart-wrenching aftermath of the battle.
