Watch me Reignite

Posted originally on the Archive of Our Own at http://archiveofourown.org/works/22641706.

Rating: Not Rated

Archive Warning: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Categories: F/F, F/M, M/M, Multi
Fandom: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Relationships: Sokka/Suki/Yue (Avatar), Possible OC/Zuko, Iroh/tea, Katara/Ty Lee,
OC/Jet, Toph/Badassery
Characters: Iroh (Avatar), Zuko (Avatar), Appa (Avatar), Katara (Avatar), Sokka
(Avatar), Toph Beifong, Azula (Avatar), Mai (Avatar), Ty Lee (Avatar)
Additional Tags: Female Avatar - Freeform, semi-crack-ish, Politics, revolutions, Uncle
Iroh - Freeform, high jinks, Zuko is confused and angry, Uncle Iroh is
cautious, but is totally down with it, he thinks its hilarious, Zuko does
not, OC just making it up as she goes, Appa, Appa is a sweetheart, Toph
is a BAMF, Katara will fuck shit up, Sokka has a great poker face,
Sokka's a mother hen, So is OC, Sokka's been around too long, too put
up, with your bullshit, Kiyoshi warriors, OC and Sokka dig it, Zuko's
impressed, Yue is a naive cinnamon roll, bless her, Katara being a casual
disaster, fear her, OC steals people and makes them her Family, Where
are the responsible adults?, Inspiring People 101, learning fighting styles,
Inspired by Aang's fighting style being Nope, Grade A Tyranny, Zuko's
Father's A+ Parenting, Don't you mention him around OC, she will
verbally and (physically) tear that piece of shit up, more Revolting,
casually reducating other nation's children, Kids are the Future, making
NEW and as Factual as possible school systems, brushing up Jet's revolt,
Seriously where are all the responsible adults? Bad Parenting, Rare good
Parents, Sand OC, Support Groups, Orphan Homes, Discrimination,
Revolts!!, Appa likes being groomed, A lot - Freeform, Sea Dragons, !!!,
OC does stupid shit around dragons, Zuko is equally as guilty, More
Kiyoshi Warriors, Zuko is a socially awkward turtleduck, its ok, they all
still strike fear into the enemies hearts, Zuko is a Dao Swords Master,
Toph middle name fight me Beifong, Toph is a Gift, Sokka is a Warrior,
(trained by Suki but he doesn't mind), Katara is Brutal, Katara is a heavy
hitter and a healer, OC: who says you can't be both?, Sand OC has got
street smart and Ultimate Survival Instincts going for 'em, Zuko is a
passive healer, Iroh wants OC as his family, all the high jinks, mixed
with Reality, Bleh, Momo is the Epitome of Chaotic Evil, mark Sokka
and OC's words, Sokka & Zuko friendship, All the animals~!, The Gaang
is still Gaang, Exotic Culture, OC and Toph drag Gaang around in their
Pranks, Sand OC is Amused but is Perplexed, All the regret, Zuko and
Sokka often question how it ended up like this, Katara has been around
too many Bad influences and has grown Devious, Zuko's intense sister,
cough Azula cough, has an Obsession, Ty Lee being sweet, Cute, and
deadly as all hell, Mai is Shy, Cool, and Aloof but Protective, Sokaa
 Does Not like politics, But He's Good At It, When you realize what
being the childern of the Chief of the South Water Tribe means, Avatar
Self Insert, Polygamous Relationships, What type of kid follows Another
KID and is like, Let's Start A Revo-f-ing-lution against a Whole Nation,
these kids thats who, Sexuality Variety, Pretty sure Toph is an Ace,
possibly Aro, to be seen, More tags to be added, Self Insert, conveniently
ignoring canon when it suits Me
Language: English
Stats: Published: 2020-02-09 Words: 1,536 Chapters: 2/?
 Watch me Reignite
by xXAnonymousSociopathXx

Summary

Regaining conscious coming out of a huge dome of ice in a two dimensional world is crazy.
As crazy as replacing Aang and becoming his female counterpart. And as equally crazy as
living up to the duty of being an Avatar.
She has a long ways ahead of her.
OC!Fem!Avatar

Notes

Warning: I'm a terrible updater so feel free to comment and remind me to update.
 Chapter 1

It was cold.

So so cold.

Not that I truly remembered, I only get partial impressions that are more intense in dreams.

Right now, I'm dreaming.

But not really.

I know that I've had this dream before, I've never really woke up.

Not yet.

I will, how, I'm uncertain, but I know.

I was deep asleep when I felt the first hit.

Crack.

A blast of energy rushed through and around me and all I could register is a pure white tinted
blue before I feel deeper into black.

Wherever I was was cold, was my first thought.

My second, was what was I resting on?

And my third, was what happened?

My answer was revealed by looking around my very peculiar surroundings and looking at
my reflection.

I was in a cartoon.

I was the Avatar.

I took this with very little grace and a sickening weight in my gut.

Touching my face I pinch my cheek and pull.

It was comical. My face stretched far farther than it should.

Inching my way up to the blue arrow tattoo, I rub the skin.

It doesn't go away.

Breathing deeply I smother the distressed whine building in my throat.

I'm short. Tiny actually, I barely remember being this small. It's so strange.

Looking back into the mirror I'm drawn to the wide big grey eyes staring out from an
unfamiliar face.

Brushing the pixie-esque bangs back into place I do my best to make sure any hint of my new
tattoo is covered. I can't do much about my outfit - the clothing that I saw on top of the trunk
in the corner - between a dresser and bed - won't fit me.

Tugging at the beige and orange clothing I shrug. It's not that bad all considering.

Searching for anything out if place I spot Aang's staff.

That's going to be handy.

Especially when I teach myself how to use it. Yup, teach, myself, I don't know anything about
being an Avatar or an air bender obviously. No convenient alter memories or anything.

I am in such deep crap.

Sitting back on the cot-bed I process this huge dilema I have found myself in.

Running me hand along the staff I groan and close my eyes.

What the hell am I supposed to do?

Hearing distant footsteps I quickly straighten up and reaarange my face to look as innocent,
curious, and confused as possible.

The latter was not hard to fake.

 Chapter 2
Chapter Notes
See the end of the chapter for notes

Projecting her level best at innocence and confusion she doesn't look at the entrance.

An elderly face peeks through the curtain of cloth and who she all too easily recognizes as
Katara hot on her heels.

"Oh!" Katara exclaims surprised. "Hello."

"Hello," I repeat back, tilting my head in curiosity. Should I widen my eyes more? Really
capture any supoosed innocence left of me?

"I'm Katara, this is my Grandmother, and you are?" Katata asks curiously, her blue eyes
excited and brimmed with questions.

"I'm Aela. It's nice to meet you Katara, Grandmother." I nod my head respectively to them
both, rotating to face them.

This is mildly nervewracking but I think I'm doing good.

It's not like I have a choice.

"My brother Sokka and I found you, you were trapped in ice!"

"Really?" I ask skeptically amazed, leaning in as a child would when they here something
unbelievable or amazing.

Helplessness is a truly awful feeling.

I wish I could be as amazed as I'm acting. Instead I just feel sick. The Avatar is a huge
responsibility that's been thrust upon me. Not even the excitement of powers can get to me.

Just cold dread.

"Yeah!" Katara exclaims enthused, not sharing the same feelings as I am. "Your..pet..got us
back here. He was really worried about you."

"Pet? Oh you mean the air bison? That's Appa." I say, a small grin forming on my face. It's all
I can muster at the moment. Figures, that it would be an animal that would bring me joy in
such an awful situation.

"Thank you, Katara, for saving me. And thank you, Grandmother, for hosting me." I nod,
giving an airbender bow. Thank god I know at least that.
"Think nothing of it." The elderly lady says, her squinted blue eyes watching me with deep,
open curiosity.

"Where are you from?" Grandmother asks.

"I'm from the -" South? It was south, yes? "Airbender Temple."

"That's impossible." Katara says, her eyebrows furrowing.

"What do you mean?" I question like any confused child would. I make my expression of
'you just said that the sky was green when its clearly blue' as best as I can.

"The airbenders have been extinct for over a century."

"They- what?" I breathe, my heart pumping harder. That's truly awful, am entire culture,
eradicated out of fear. (Destructive Ambition) Disgusting.

"They can't-!" I protest. "I just saw them, a few hours ago - I was upset and I - I-" I stop,
choking on my own emotions. I'm screwing canon six ways to sunday already aren't I?

"I'm sorry for your loss child, but my granddaughter speaks the truth." Grandmother speaks
up, her wise old eyes sympathetic.

"I've- I've," I pant, that overwhelmed feeling rising up again. "I've been trapped inside that
iceberg for over a hundred years?" My voice cracks in sorrow.

A shuffle outside and then the opening of the tent reveals Sokka, and I can tell that he heard
everything.

Katara looks deeply sorrowful, her face pained at the sight of my own.

"It can't be. It just can't be." I deny shaking my head like Aang would.

"Look," Sokka starts, conflicted blue meeting my new and foreign grey.

"I can't right now," I interrupt. "I'm sorry but I can't."

They all glance at each other but nod.

"Come on then," Katara cajoles. "Everyone wants to meet you!"

Sokka follows along behind us, observing me carefully, making absolute sure that I'm no
threat to his baby sister or his townspeople.

It's adorable of him- and rather responsible, he takes it very seriously I can tell. He was the
only 'warrior' these people had.

Looking out on the people gathered, I found it sad. There was only eighteen people not
including the wolf, Katara, Sokka, or her grandmother.

These were the 'proud' people of the Southern Water Tribe.

The Fire Nation was a real, awful threat. Mainly, it was Agni's - and his predecessor's - rule.

Screw him.

If you were to look up dead beat dad, abusive shit stain, and tyrant in the dictionary you
would find his face and name right under it.

Carefully setting that aside I smile and wave.

The kids wave back, a few of the shier ones hide behind their Mom.

"Everyone this Aela, Aela, this is our Tribe."

"Hello, it's nice to meet you." I greet.

A kid runs up to me, wide blue eyes curious. "Is it t'rue, were ya really in ice!?

I nod, "I was."

All the kids gasp.

"Why are you wearing such strange clothes?" An older girl asks, eight, at the oldest.

"That's because I'm an airbender." I answer bluntly. This is so, so far from how canon went
I'm sure. I ruined it. Oh god.

You know what? I'm going to own this. If I have to be stuck here, I'm going to do it my way.
I'm not Aang, I can't be, I will never be - but that doesn't mean I won't do my damnest.

"Want to see some fancy tricks?" I offer absentminded, spinning my staff as I twirl around.

My eyes widen when my body moves by itself, dancing to an inaudible beat and that was
when I felt it.

The Air.

Joy rises in me, and I can't choke down all the giggles as I twirl, the air picking up and
whipping around me.

Light footed I move back and forth, picking up dusting of snow along the way.

The kids ooh and ahh, gasping and jumping up and down.

A loud shout-groan captures all of our attention, the rush of pure elation shuffled to the side
as I watch utterly stunned as what can only be Appa makes his way towards us.

Scratch that, towards me.

 Remembering what Katara said earlier I run to Appa, partly because I love Appa, partly
because I don't want him to crush the tents, and partly because everybody else was really
alarmed.

"Appa!" I shout jumping higher than I ever thought possible and crashing into his soft shaggy
head.

Cooing I croon that he's a good boy and the very best and most sweetest buddy ever as I
scratch and nuzzle him.

Appa seems to puff with satisfaction, his eyes narrowing into pleased slits. Slipping down I
let myself be subject to his probing wet nose - He's only checking for injuries.

"Thank you Appa," I grin up at him.

He blows steam in my face.

Snorting, I wave it away, literally. The air element is so awesome.

"That's so cool!" The kids shriek and like one, against their parents protests, crowd around
Appa and I, begging to touch and climb him.

I laugh out loud and Appa reacts with a patient grace.

This...isn't that bad. I can do this.

Chapter End Notes

Very very sorry for not updating sooner this has been sitting around in my draft for a
while now but I wasn't pleased with it. I plan on touching up and expanding upon more
in future chapters but for now..this should do. Thank you for reading. Hope you enjoyed
it~
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