It was a pleasant winter afternoon in Republic City. Katara, her 'cousin' Nita, and her older brother Sokka's girlfriend, Yue, were seated at one of the best tables in the Jasmine Dragon. They're still on holiday from the school for another week due to the winter holidays. That suited them all just fine. Everyone requires a short break from either work or school. As the girls slowly sipped their snow rose tea, they glanced at the novel they'd chosen to read over their holiday. “Daughter of the Deep” by Rick Riordan. Unlike his other novels based around various mythologies, this was an unofficial sequel to Julius Vern's “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.” However, it was still based on the legend of the main character, Captain Nemo. While not a myth, legends were pretty damn close. Either way, Riordan hadn't failed to impress with this novel of the deep sea. The girls warmly smiled at each other as they enjoyed some cupcakes before diving into the book. “Okay, I'll go first,” Katara
Portal Potion: Happy Birthday by Kelseyalicia, literature
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Portal Potion: Happy Birthday
My birthday story to myself. Enjoy! If there was one thing the Storyteller Kelsey craved more then anything, it was having a genuine companion. Somebody who kept their promises showed her sincere respect and made her feel valued. She'd been scorned, manipulated, ridiculed, and ostracized. Her family and peers treated her incredibly poorly in the real world and online. It was partly why her birthday did matter to her. She desperately desired one day when someone honestly SHOWED they were happy she'd been born. Of course, the only ones she regarded that had ever shown her unconditional love where her grandparents, who had since passed. Also, Kelsey despised sharing her birthday with her unpleasant and thoughtless sister. That was putting it politely. Who in their right mind thinks giving people stones, shoelaces, and hotel soap is a thoughtful 'gift'? From her POV, she felt it only indicated how little her twin sister truthfully cared if she considered items from a junk drawer to
The village that Avatar Kyoshi called home was rushing to prepare its homes for a massive hurricane. Even as the Avatar, Kyoshi knew she was no match for such a powerful storm. Instead, the best she could do was help everyone prepare for it. Unfortunately, it didn't help quell her fear that her adopted six-year-old daughter Obsidiana was having a massive panic attack over the approaching storm. Thankfully, for now, Kyoshi's lover, Rangi, was helping keep their daughter calm. The traumatized child had made some headway in her recovery from her ordeal of being in a concentration camp where an evil lord set up to illegally mine for precious gems. However, both lovers knew it could take years to recover significantly. Even then, their daughter would always have PTSD. Still, Kyoshi had to concentrate on battening down the hatches. "Hurry up! We don't have much time left!" she called out while trying to help finish filling up the emergency cellar with supplies. She then helped herd the
Portal Potion: Grandmothers by Kelseyalicia, literature
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Portal Potion: Grandmothers
Kelsey was feeling quite miserable. The temperature was in the negatives, her space heater had broken, and she hated wintertime more then any other time of the year. Again, she would much rather be outside at the park across the street. She also didn't like being lonely. However, she really couldn't do anything about that. She didn't have any friends in the real world. Not to mention most of the people in her building were quite nasty and, therefore, should be avoided. So she headed to her computer to pull up her A03 page. She clicked on her Avatar story, "Avatar Birthdays," and sprayed a slight mist on the screen. Surprisingly it wasn't her beloved Akiko she had summoned. Instead, she'd had called Ilah and Iroh's wife, Kimana. Both looked exactly like her friend Lemmyklain had drawn them. Except with modern clothes, Ilah had soft gray hair instead of black due to old age. Both women were shocked by the Storyteller as they'd know Kelsey would've summoned them. However, they
The fearsome Avatar sat calmly beneath an ancient oak tree. Her six-year-old daughter was half-asleep in her lap. Kyoshi had been reading a storybook to her daughter, Obsidiana. Her daughter frequently enjoyed being read too. Kyoshi herself wasn't fond of reading. However, if it made her daughter happy, she'd gladly do it. The tale she happened to be reading concerned Oma and Shu. They were the original human Earthbenders. She gently caressed her daughter's short lustrous, ebony locks. Even if her daughter didn't say anything as her mommy read to her. Kyoshi could see the child's excitement sparkling in her soft gray eyes. Her daughter gasped when Shu perished. Massive tears started to well up in the child's eyes. However, her mommy quickly assured her the tale had a happy ending. She concluded the story of how Oma caused the war to cease, and the magnificent city of Omashu was constructed in the lovers' honor. "I think it's someone's bedtime," as she rose while carrying her
In Sickness and in Health by Kelseyalicia, literature
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In Sickness and in Health
Avatar Kyoshi remained incredibly anxious to return home. It'd taken her approximately six weeks to work out the crisis in the Southern Isles. She couldn't wait to get home to her five-year-old daughter, Obsidiana. She likewise knew her soulmate, Rangi, would be awaiting her. She'd gotten a letter via messenger hawk two days ago. It informed her that Rangi would be arriving home the same day as herself. Thanks to the heartwarming words of Avatar Yangchen, Kyoshi felt more confident in her capability to balance her Avatar obligations while simultaneously her responsibilities as a parent. However, neither of the young mothers was prepared for what awaited them back at the mansion. The lovers greeted each other with a passionate kiss. Then went inside only to discover Rangi's mother, Hei Ran, looking fearful. Something wasn't right. Kyoshi spoke first. "Hei Ran, is something amiss? You look incredibly panicked," Kyoshi didn't like the nervous expression the elderly firebender
Kyoshi and Rangi were gradually making their way through highly dense woodlands. Since they started their journey, they'd gone wherever the wind took them. So the next stop was anywhere! However, they had no genuine destination in mind. Consequently, they took their time exploring and enjoying each other company: nothing but the fresh air and miles of wilderness. "So we've climbed a mountain, traversed a crystal cavern, and spent a few nights in some hot springs. What else do you believe is going to transpire?" Rangi inquired as she set up their campsite. "Honestly? I couldn't care less what happens next as long as I'm free from being the Avatar. Even if its only a few weeks. It's exhausting being the world's savior and having no life of your own. Since you suddenly belong to the world and not yourself. So do you even know where we are?" "Well," the sensual Fire Nation dame stood up. She glanced at her map before double-checking the celestial bodies above them. "If my
Long ago, two neighboring providences were located in the southern Earth Kingdom. Each was governed by two old families who inherited the leadership of each providence. The western one was called Norowareta Providence. The family's title name was Lord Jaba, who lived in the lavish estate called Castle Kirai. Again, "Jaba" was the designation given to the master of the land. The current Lord Jaba's actual name was Tsumibito. Tsumibito wasn't a pleasant fellow, to put it politely. Which seemed to suit him, given his name meant "sinner." He exemplified the sins of greed and gluttony quite sufficiently. People described him as a vulgar oversized slug with piggish eyes. He had no manners and didn't even have the decency to dress nicely. Lord Tsumibito Jaba remained an entitled man-child, devoid of morals or compassion. He only lived for himself and his own self-interests, so the land he'd inherited upon his father's demise had become so ravaged. The providence used to be quite
Inside the Northern Water Tribe Palace, cousins Princess Yue and Kenai relished their snow rose tea. They'd be departing in three weeks to start their voyage south. The Southern Tribe was hosting the Ball Moon Ball. Since it was rare for there to be two full moons in one month? They hosted a ball to praise their patron moon spirit endowing their waterbenders twice a month. Princess Yue was born during a super moon, a blue moon on the night of a lunar eclipse. This seemed to be why she held part of the Moon Spirit's life force. But that was neither here nor there. Yue glanced at her cousin, Kenai. Kenai's clan put up with a lot of bullshit. Her mother's cousin, whom she referred to as her aunt, had wedded a Fire Nation Man. The Water Tribe had gradually become more progressive. But unfortunately, a considerable number of people were too traditional. Signifying they're narrow-minded, racist, misogynistic, LGBT phobic individuals. Princess Yue had sworn when she became the leader
The families living in Republic City were getting ready for the upcoming new year. As such, every household was busying themselves with the centuries-old traditions to bring in the new year. One tradition involved giving one's home a meticulous deep clean. This was done so the house could become a clean slate for the new year. At the moment, Aang's sister found herself scrubbing underneath the refrigerator. "Mom, do I have to scrub so hard I keep breaking my nails?" inquired fourteen-year-old Ari to her mother, who was reorganizing the cupboards. "Yes, honey, every inch must be immaculate. I'm sorry you're breaking your nails, sweetheart. I know they'll look horrid for a short bit, but they'll grow back. Or we can obtain you some fake nails. Either way, make sure you get a thorough deep clean under the fridge. Then the inside and outside, do you understand, Ari?" Akanke asked to which her teenage daughter nodded. "I hope your brother isn't goofing off. Seeing how he's supposed to