Forward In Time

The group sat in a room with a large table surrounded by filled chairs. They all sat in the chairs and looked very disheartened.

“Well, I guess we should just go to Ba Sing Se and try our luck there.” Tenzin said dejectedly.

“I don't know what to do. I just thought more people would be excited about coming with us.”  Korra said.

“People don’t like change.” Aang said solemnly, “Pretty sure everyone would rather forget they’re airbenders.” He looks down sadly.

“Well, someone once told me that, ‘when we hit our lowest point, we are open to the greatest change’.”

“Who told you that?” Bolin asked.

“Aang did.”

Aang looks up at Korra who is giving him an encouraging smile. Aang smiles back as Bumi says, “Well, maybe you gotta do more to get them excited. You need to add a little razzle-dazzle.”

“Sokka had to get himself captured at the worst possible time.” Zuko mumbled.

“Yeah, razzle-dazzle!” Bolin exclaimed, “We could put on some sort of airbending street performance!”

“I was gonna say we could cover Tenzin's robe in sequins, but that's even better!”

“It sounds ridiculous, but it might work.” Korra said

“I'm willing to try anything at this point.” Tenzin said.

“Yes! That is the kind of enthusiasm I like to hear!” Bolin exclaimed, “What do you think Aang?”

“I think… it would work.” Aang replies with a smile, “It sounds exactly like a plan Sokka would come up with. You two have the same mindset.”

“I was just compared to Avatar Aang’s best friend…. by Avatar Aang himself. This is the greatest day of my life!” Bolin said happily
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The airship flies close over an Earth Kingdom town, made up of sandy-colored rock. A small crowd has gathered to watch the airship.

Bolin speaks through a megaphone up on the airship, “Come one, come all to witness The Amazing Airbenders! The airbending show that will leave you breathless... with wind! First up, the tattooed master himself, you know him as the son of Avatar Aang, he shaves every hair on his head, every single day!” Tenzin takes his shirt off and turns to face the audience, “It's the one, the only guy with an arrow pointing to his nose, Tenzin!”

Tenzin airbends a large wheel and drives it around in front of the awed crowd. The crowd begins to cheer as Tenzin stops in the middle of the half-circle created by the audience and throws his hands up in the air.

“Now, now, ladies and gentleman, ladies and gentleman, please be quiet.” Bolin said, “I have some serious news. We've heard that an escaped firebending convict has been spotted near here.” The crowd begins to murmur nervously, “Now, I don't want to panic anyone, but if you see a firebender with a red scarf-”

Mako stands in the crowd with his arms folded. At his cue, Mako straightens up and begins to walk out of the crowd.

“I see him! He's right there!” A crowd member said.

“I am the escaped convict, and you will all reap my fire.” Mako said stiffly. He pauses before letting out a small blast of fire from his fist into the air. The whole crowd gasps.

The crowd continues to mutter as Bolin says, “Oh no! Who will help us?”

“I will. With my airbending skills!” Korra said.