Book 2 Chapter 20 The Crossroad To Destiny

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Amity's intro

Water. Earth. Fire. Air.

Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony. Then, everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked. Only the Avatar, master of all four elements, could stop them, but when the world needed her most, she vanished. A hundred years passed, and me, Willow and Gus discovered the new Avatar, an airbender named Luz. And although her airbending skills are great, she has a lot to learn before she's ready to save anyone.

But I believe Luz can save the world

Ostrich horses are drinking water from a river as Appa, Luz, Gus, Willow and Camila fly over them.

“So, what kind of trouble are they in?” Gus asked

“I don't know. In my vision, I just knew they needed help.” Luz said

“It would be nice if your Avatar powers could be just a little more specific from time to time.” (She looks down and notices a mound of earth passing nearby, heading to the wall.) “What is that?” Willow asked

They fly down and follow the mound. Boscha is seen still earth surfing. Luz, Gus, Willow and Camila come down beside her.

“Need a ride?” Willow asked

Boscha becomes startled at the sound of Willow's voice and falls backward off of the mound. Luz, Gus, Willow and Camila cringe upon seeing her fall. Scene changes to Kikimora speaking to the Dai Li.

(While pacing back and forth.) “The Earth King and the Council of Five do not trust the Dai Li. They imprisoned your leader, Long Feng. Soon they will turn on all of you and eliminate you. Seizing power today is a matter of life and death.” (As she talks, an agent with a mustache starts looking nervous and slightly lowers his head.) “This coup must be swift and decisive. The Earth King and each of the five generals must be taken out simultaneously. Long Feng has placed you in my command while we overthrow the government.” (Walks over to her left, to another agent with a tiny, vertical scar on his right cheek. When she nears him, she stares sideways at the agent while still addressing all the agents.) “If I sense any disloyalty, any hesitation, any weakness at all,” (She stops right in front of the scarred agent.) “I will snuff it out.” (She continues walking, with the eyes of the now nervous scarred agent following her.) “That is all.” Kikimora said

The Dai Li leave, and Kikimora walks up to Ky Mee, who is pouring tea.

“Nice speech, Kikimora. It was pretty and poetic, but also scary in a good way.” Ky Mee said (She hands the cup to Kikimora. Camera pans over to a close-up of Lai.)

(Amused.) “Yeah. I thought you were going to make that one guy wet his pants.” Lai said

“There are still a few loose ends. The Avatar, and the ex-commander and her lieutenant.” Kikimora said

Scene fades to outside the Royal Palace, where Lilith and Kaldo begin walking toward it.

“Many times I imagined myself here, at the threshold of the palace.” (Camera pans to show the Earth Kingdom Emblem above the palace doors.) “But I always thought I would be here as a conqueror. Instead, we are the Earth King's personal guests, here to serve him tea. Destiny is a funny thing.” Kaldo said

“It sure is, Kaldo.” Lilith said

Scene changes back to Appa, Luz, Gus, Willow, Camila and Boscha still flying back to the Palace. Boscha is seen holding onto Willow's arm so she does not fall.

“So how did it go with the guru? Did you master the Avatar State?” Boscha asked

“Uh …” Luz started

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