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Toph woke up first. The last thing she remembered was helping Aang and the others with a spirit issue in one of the old Fire Nation colonies. They had been tracking the spirit that had been destroying the town when all the sudden the others were shouting and Toph lost consciousness. Now she was awake and could feel the others around her, all of them still sleeping. Toph crawled over to Katara, shaking her shoulder.
Katara woke up to Toph’s insistent shaking. She looked around, and found Zuko, Sokka, Aang, and Suki. “What happened?” Katara asked the girl next to her. Toph just shrugged.
“I was hoping you could tell me.”
“Where are we?” Sokka mumbled as he sat up, looking around. He reached over to wake up Suki as Katara and Toph went to wake up Aang and Zuko, respectively. The group of teens looked around. They were at the base of a spiral of light that shot into the sky. The ground was covered by various vines, forming a crater in the middle of a city that was in shambles. “What did that spirit do?”
“Hello? Can I help you guys?” A young water tribe woman approached with another woman following behind. “We are trying to keep people away from the spirit portal. You kids shouldn’t be here.” She continued.
“Spirit portal?” Aang questioned, drawing attention to himself. The water tribe woman gasped, reaching behind her to grab the hand of the ravenette. The girls both looked at them in shock now. Taking in each teen. The bald monk, the blind girl, the boy with a large scar. The water tribe woman turned to face the other, a silent communication occurring between them.
“We should take them to Lin. She’ll have an idea of what to do.” The black-haired girl spoke up.
“No, Tenzin and Jinora would know better. I think this is spiritual.”
“Yes!” Sokka chimed in, drawing their attention. “We were chasing a spirit that was destroying a town and woke up here. Where is here, exactly?”
“Republic City,” the water tribe woman explained, earning a swat from her friend.
“Don’t tell them more information. We should go to Lin, then have her take us over to the Island on her boat. The ferries stopped running, and we should get to Tenzin and Jinora
soon.”
“Want to clue us in on what you’re planning. Or who you are for that matter,” Toph spoke up, leveling a glare in the general direction of the two.
“I’m Korra,” Korra said, forgoing her title for the time being.
“I’m Asami Sato,” Asami offered. “We’re going to go ahead and have you come with us. There are some people who may be able to help you get back home.”
“I’ve never heard of Republic City. Is it in the Earth Kingdom?” Zuko asked.
“Yes,” both women replied.
“Please, just follow us. I think Lin and Tenzin should explain things better,” Korra told them.
The group mumbled amongst themselves, but agreed to follow. They were led out of the vine crater, away from the light beam. Once on the street, the two women stopped in
front of a weird contraption.
“I think we have to walk, Asami. The sato-mobile won’t fit everyone.” Korra said, sparing a glance back at the large group.
“You’re right,” Asami said with a sigh. “At least the station isn’t that far.”
The group was led through the streets. They took in the debris and rubble. Some of the buildings looked like something had cut them in half. “What happened here?” Aang asked.
“It’s a long story,” Korra called back. “We’re still trying to figure out if we should expand or rebuild. Crap. Asami, I hope the Chief is still at her office. She’s spent most of her time at the refugee camps the past couple days.”
“Mako said she was in the office today, catching up on paperwork. She should still be there.” Asami reassured her.
Suddenly, Asami stopped, pulling on Korra to get her to stop too. She lent in to whisper something. The group could make out the words “around back” and “statue” before Korra
pulled back and nodded. “We’re going to go to the back of the station,” Korra told the group, leading them down a different street as they approached a large building. They
walked up to a small back door and led through a maze until they reached a bull pin filled with desks. Two young men were sitting at one desk chatting. As the group walked in, they looked up.
“Hey, Korra! Asami!” The green-eyed boy called out. “Who do you have with…” He trailed off as he caught sight of the group.
“Why did Jinora shave her head again? Wait...” The amber-eyed boy said upon seeing Aang, but trailed off like the other as his gaze fell to the rest of the group.
“Mako, Bolin. We have a problem,” Korra started.
“Where’s Lin?” Asami added.
“She’s in a meeting with Kya in her office. Told us to leave her alone and watch the phones.” The boy, Mako, explained. “What’s going on, Korra?” He asked.
“Well, we found these guys out at the spirit portal. Said they were chasing a spirit and ended up here.” Korra explained. Bolin was still staring dumbfounded at the group. They
were gathered around an empty desk which Toph had jumped up on to sit, dangling her feet.
“I guess this is worth risking my life to disturb the Chief,” Mako grumbled as he walked to the door at the end of the room, raising his hand to knock. “Wish me luck.”
“Is the Chief mean?” Katara asked.
“No, yes… Well, it’s hard to explain,” Korra said, looking to Asami for help.
“She’s prickly?” Asami offered.
“Why are you smiling like that Toph?” Sokka asked, noticing the young girl smirking at the floor.
“No reason,” she said as a shout could be heard from the Chief’s office.
“Dammit! Who is it?” A woman’s voice called out, followed by a faint laughter.
“Um, Chief, we have an emergency?” Mako explained.
A crash, a few muffled words, and the door flew open. The Gaang took in the woman. She was about 50 they guessed. Her gray hair was being smoothed down and she had a hard
glare. She looked past her detective, gaze landing on Korra, Asami, and the group. Bolin still standing there, shock on his face.
“What the flameo is going on?” The Chief groused. She walked to the group, pausing as she saw a kid with airbender tattoos, a blind girl, and a boy with a large scar on his face.
She looked at the two Water Tribe siblings and the other girl with the group. Her brain was not wanting to accept who stood in front of her.
“Lin?” A water tribe woman called out from the office. Her long gray hair was down, clothes a bit crooked. “What’s going on?”
Lin stepped to the side, unblocking the woman’s view. The woman gasped, hand covering her mouth.
“Why do I feel like you all know us and are extremely shocked to see us?” Sokka asked.
“Because we are,” Mako said. Lin’s gaze was focused on Toph. The water tribe woman was looking between Aang and Katara. At the choked sob that escaped her mouth as her gaze locked with Aang’s, Lin snapped out of her trance. She turned, gathering the woman in her arms, much to the apparent surprise of Korra, Asami, and Mako.
“Kya? Are you okay?” The woman, Kya, shook her head no.
“Kya?” Katara questioned, never hearing her mother’s name outside of her family.
“Shit,” Bolin finally spoke. Taking in the entire scene. “I think we better explain what’s going on to the kids.”
“Yeah, I’d really like to know,” Suki said.
“Well, Toph, meet your daughter, Lin. Aang, Katara, your daughter, Kya.” Korra said. The Gaang now stared in shock at the two women. Kya had looked up to meet Aang and
Katara’s gaze. They just looked back at their daughter, amazed.
“My daughter’s a cop?” Toph called out in disbelief. “And dating Sugar Queen and Twinkle Toes’ daughter?”
“You were a cop first,” Korra explained, then, “Wait, why do you think they’re dating?”
“There was a reason they told Mako to not disturb them and I’m sitting on the desk,” Toph said like it was a no-brainer. The others quickly pieced together what Toph was
referring to and turned to the two older women, a new reason to be shocked.
“Damn, Chief,” Korra said with a smile. Asami swatted at her. Mako and Bolin both blushed, looking at the ground. The Gaang shared a similar embarrassment as Toph smirked at the revelation. Lin glared at the younger version of her mother. Kya was still staring at Aang in awe.
“Wait? I was a cop?” Toph’s smile left her face as she finally processed what she was told.
“Yeah, you founded the metalbending police force,” Asami explained.
“No way did Toph become a cop in the future,” Katara said.
“The future,” Sokka gasped, finally having it all click. They were in the future. “How far in the future?” Sokka asked.
“Umm, I don’t know exactly, but about 75 years, I think,” Mako said. He was assuming they were from right after the 100 Year War ended.
“Where are we at,” Aang asked. “I bet future me could help.” Suddenly the others all looked down. Kya just let out another sob, burying her head into Lin’s shoulder. “What?” Aang
asked.
“I’m Avatar Korra,” Korra said, walking forward. She let the implication of her words sink in.
“Oh,” was all he said. He looked back at his daughter, finally understanding her sadness. He walked over to her. Lin stepped back, allowing Kya to fall to her knees, hugging her
father once again.
“And the rest of us?” Zuko asked.
“Well, Lord Zuko is in the Fire Nation. Toph is off in her swamp. Katara is in the South.” Bolin said, ticking off the individuals on his fingers.
“And us?” Sokka asked, grabbing Suki’s hand. The silence that met them was answer enough. “Can I ask how?”
“We probably shouldn’t say,” Korra said, sadly. A small look of guilt on her face.
“Well, I hate to break up this little reunion, but I think we should head over to Air Temple Island and get Tenzin and Jinora roped into this,” Lin said. She did send a small look of
regret at having to break up Kya’s reunion with Aang.
“Who is Tenzin and Jinora exactly?” Katara asked as they were led out of the building.
“Tenzin is your son, and Jinora is your granddaughter,” Korra explained.
The rest of the trip to the Island was made in silence. Everyone thinking over the events that had just transpired. Sokka and Suki wondering about if they had kids and how they would die. Aang excited to go to a place called Air Temple Island and meet his son and granddaughter. Katara just thrilled at meeting her daughter. Zuko contemplative over his title of Lord and not Fire Lord, wondering if he also had children.
Lin steered the boat, sending glances towards Toph on occasion, though most of her focus was on steering and her worry over Kya. Korra and Asami chatted quietly with the boys, discussing what could be told, and what shouldn’t. Lin smiled. At least they were thinking and not just blurting things out.
Once they docked, Lin informed a White Lotus member to gather the family in the dining room, telling them it was an emergency. The group followed Lin and Kya as they led the
way. Aang was in awe of the place. Katara reached for his hand and gave it a small squeeze, causing Aang to send her a smile.
They all filed into a room, coming to find a man who looked shockingly like an older Aang with master tattoos. A woman with graying hair stood next to him, a sleepy toddler in her arms. A young boy and girl were squabbling over a couple pets, a lemur and a sugar glider by the looks of it. Another girl, about Aang’s age, with master tattoos stood in shock in front of her parents.
“Everyone, this is Tenzin, his wife Pema, and their kids: Jinora, Ikki, Meelo, and Rohan,” Korra said, introducing the family. “And guys, this is the Gaang, from the past. Seems liked
they managed to time travel. And we thought you might be able to help.” Korra addressed the last part to Tenzin and Jinora.
Ikki was suddenly asking a million questions. Meelo walked around each person, studying them. Jinora shared a concerned look with her father and mother. Suddenly the door
opened, silencing the questions and drawing everyone’s attention. A young girl with dark skin and peridot eyes froze and looked around.
“Oh, I saw the boat and wondered why Aunt Lin was here. Is everything okay?” The girl asked.
“Opal, you won’t believe it! The old Team Avatar time travelled! They’re here! Look, there’s Toph!” Bolin chattered excitedly, pointing to Toph. Opal just looked shocked, taking in the surprise. She looked over to Lin who just nodded in affirmation.
“I’m guessing I have another kid if you’re an Aunt,” Toph directed to Lin.
“Mom lives in Zaofu. I live here on the Island to practice airbending,” Opal explained happily.
“Wait. How are you an airbender?” Toph asked, confused. “Did two of my kids end up with yours?” Toph asked, turning towards Aang.
“Oh, no,” Opal said. “My dad is a non-bender. But I got airbending after Harmonic Convergence.”
“After what?” Toph asked at the same time Aang asked, “Are there more airbenders?”
“Uh, spirity stuff,” Korra explained. “It caused a bunch of non-benders to develop airbending.”
Aang looked so happy and he turned to hug Katara. Katara just smiled. Then the door opened again. To reveal a man in an outfit that resembled that of the rest of the airbenders present. Aang figured it was the new airbending clothes. He looked around in confusion and then shock as he landed on the kids.
“Mom? Dad? What?” He said.
“Bumi, the Gaang time travelled. We are trying to figure out what happened, but first catching up. You made it here just in time,” Korra quickly said, a little irritated at the interruptions.
“We have three kids?” Katara asked.
“Yep,” Bumi said. “I’m the oldest, then Kya over there, then Tenzin.”
“Two airbenders,” Aang said happily. He missed the hurt on Kya and Bumi’s face.
“Well, technically I got mine after Harmonic Convergence,” Bumi muttered.
“Oh,” Aang said. Katara was torn between concern for her future children and her boyfriend.
“We should really try to figure out how to get them back to their time,” Mako said, receiving nods from the others.
“It’s late. Why don’t we all head to bed, and then we can brainstorm tomorrow,” Tenzin offered.
“We should invite everyone here though,” Bolin piped up.
“Why would we do that?” Asami and Mako asked at the same time.
“I’m sure they would like to meet their future selves and children and grandchildren. Plus, their future selves may remember what we did to help send them back.” Bolin explained.
“That’s actually a good point,” Opal commented.
Lin just sighed, “I’ll go phone Zaofu. Su will be able to pick up mom.”
“I’ll call mom and Zuko,” Kya offered.
“Why am I in a swamp?” Toph asked, suddenly remembering they mentioned she was in ‘her swamp.’
“You can explain that to yourself,” Lin bit out, taking Toph a bit by surprise. She was sensing her daughter didn’t quite like her, causing Toph to frown.
They were trying to figure out sleeping arrangements when the couple returned from the phone calls. “Su is bringing the kids, minus Junior, and said mom was already there. She knew the kids were here and already brought Su up to speed.” Lin explained.
“How did Toph know,” Jinora asked.
“Saw it in the vines,” Korra suggested, to which Lin nodded. Toph was even more confused about her future self.
“Mom didn’t answer, but Zuko said he’d bring Izumi, Iroh, and Ursa on Druk and stop by to get mom,” Kya added.
“Iroh and Ursa?” Zuko asked in regards to the familiar names.
“Your grandchildren. Izumi is your daughter.” Kya quickly explained to the boy. “Oh, and Druk is your dragon.”
“I have a dragon?” Zuko squeaked out. The others laughed a bit at his surprise.
“Okay, let’s all go to bed. Lin, can you bunk with Kya tonight? We are short on rooms.” Tenzin said. Growing confused at the laughter from both the original and current Team Avatars. And then at the blush on his ex’s face and the smirk on his sister’s. “What?” Tenzin asked.
“Nothing,” Lin snapped. “I’m fine sharing a room with Kya.”
“I bet you are,” Korra snickered, wagging her eyebrows.
“Am I missing something?” Tenzin asked.
“No,” Lin insisted.
“The Chief and Kya are together,” Korra said, a smile shot towards Lin in defiance of the death glare she received.
“What?!” Tenzin shouted. Lin just buried her head in her hands. Kya laughing. The others looked on nervously while the Gaang tried to figure out what the deal was. “Really, Lin?
My sister?”
“Why do you care?” She bit back, hands now clenching at her side.
“Kya?” Tenzin asked after his sister in a hurt tone, ignoring Lin. Kya just shot him an apologetic smile. “For how long?”
“Remember when you all came down to the South after the who Amon situation?” Kya said, a trace of guilt in her tone.
“Four years!” Tenzin yelled, astounded. “And no one told me?”
“No one knew until Toph opened her mouth,” Lin growled.
“Didn’t know it was a secret,” Toph said in her own defense.
“Can someone explain why this is a big deal?” Suki asked. “Is it because they’re both women, because you’d think the family of the Avatar wouldn’t care.”
“It’s because Tenzin and Lin used to date,” Korra leaned over to explain to Suki.
“My daughter must really have a thing for your kids, Sugar Queen,” Toph elbowed Katara who swatted her away in return.
“Just, everyone go to bed,” Lin fumed, turning around to head to Kya’s room, with Kya in tow. Tenzin stared after them in shock, before Pema decided to guide him away, shooing
her children off to their own rooms.
“Can you guys get everyone situated?” Pema called back to the Krew.
“Yep!” Korra answered. “Come on, I’ll show you to your rooms.”