Story Arcs

This is a list of all story arcs for Avatar: The Tale of Genji.

These arcs are split into two parts: one for the roleplay for Team Avatar, and the other for the rivalling faction of the Red Lotus. Additional arcs for side roleplays with other characters may also be added.

## Team Avatar

### The Reappearance of the Avatar Arc

> "Shen, buddy, our latest haul will make us a small fortune!" - Genji
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In a small mining town in the depths of the Si Wong Desert, a young boy named Genji is living his content life with his father, Yun, and his two pets: Shen, a badger mole, and his trusty pooch companion Takeo. However, things change after a young Airbender appears... as well as the Earth Kingdom military.

**The Reappearance of the Avatar arc** is the first story arc in *The Tale of Genji.* It introduces the main character, Avatar Genji, and his close companion Nico, and sets up the discovery of Genji's lineage as the Avatar.

**Synopsis**

Serving as the first arc of the story, the arc introduces the two main charactes and sets-up the beginning of the Avatar's journey. The story begins with Genji returning home from collecting a haul of gems from mining. At the same time, Nico arrives in town midway through his runaway trip around the world, and becomes instinctually lured into talking to Genji. Despite Genji's attempts to brush off the Airbender, his father Yun invites Nico for dinner and to stay the night at their accomodation.

Things go awry, however, as forces sent from the Earth King invade the top of Mao Zheng. The people of the desert, including Genji, Yun and Nico, attempt to drive off the forces from the desert... but disaster strikes, as an attack meant for Genji instead kills Yun. In a fit of rage, Genji activates the Avatar State and drives off the remaining Earth King forces. Nico is able to calm him down, and Genji collapses.

When he awakens, Genji has no recollection of turning to the Avatar State but remembers his father's death. With help from Nico, the two discover Yun's journal which completely turns over everything that Genji knew: he was the Avatar, and Yun was not his father. Yun was a part of the Blue Lotus, a splinter organisation of the White Lotus who believed in allowing the Avatar to choose to take on their responsibilities rather than forcing it on them. Yun had stolen Genji away from his family in Gaoling and hidden them in Mao Zheng, in hopes of raising Genji to be a normal boy.

With the Earth Kingdom descending upon Mao Zheng, Genji has no choice but to join Nico on the road.

### Republic City Arc

> "Oh can it, ashmaker! Agni Kai in the middle of a busy street is a level of dumb that even an idiot like you should be able to compute!" - Genji to Eri
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With his newfound identity and a travelling companion, Genji begins his new life on the road. Their destination is Republic City, where the pair meet new companions that would eventually form Team Avatar. Genji learns more about his family, whilst Nico's past begins to catch up with him.

**Republic City Arc** is the second story arc, taking place straight after the events of the first. Nico and Genji travel from the Si Wong Desert into Republic City, and build up what would be the beginnings of Team Avatar by introducing three new main characters: Hano, a descendant of Avatar Aang and a fellow Airbender; Eri Tomao, a hot-headed Firebender who would become Genji's teacher; and Noah, a rogue Sandbending thief that offers to teach Genji how to Earthbend. This arc also introduces element of Nico's past, with his runaway attempt from his abusive father, and sets up more information about the Blue Lotus and the Dai Li.

**Synopsis**

Right after their escape from Mao Zheng, Genji and Nico arrive at Fort Bosco: a Earth Kingdom outpost holding Sandbenders in prison. There, they meet Yang, who helps bring down the prison and escapes with them. Yang does not stay long, serving as a distraction when Earth Kingdom soldiers attempt to ambush Genji and Nico, and the pair are forced to flee again.

The pair finally make it to Republic City, which has since taken on a modernised look since Korra's days. Whilst there, Nico meets with Hano: a fellow Airbender, and great-grandson of Avatar Aang. Meanwhile, Genji meets with two future members of Team Avatar: Noah Black, a sly and intelligent Earthbending thief, and Eri Tomao, a hot-headed and powerful Firebender. After an alteraction in the street, Genji is arrested with the other two - but is released mysteriously by President Raiko, who only gives Genji a Blue Lotus tile and promises to meet again.

Genji and the others visit Air Temple Island, where Genji has a discussion with President Raiko. She reveals herself to be a member of Blue Lotus and reveals Yun's exploits in kidnapping Genji was not on Blue Lotus orders, and ended up becoming a decision Yun would regret. However, Yun truly did love Genji like a son. Nico meets with Kaizen, a fellow Airbender and close friend, who reveals to Genji the location of Genji's true parents - the Yamada family, in Gaoling.

Team Avatar return to Republic City again to track down the thief, Noah, in hopes of recruiting him as Genji's Earthbending teacher. Disaster strikes as Genji discovers that his home town, Mao Zheng, has been completely wiped off the map by the Earth King. In a fit of rage, Genji activates the Avatar State in broad daylight. Eri, Hano and Noah work to keep people away whilst Nico talks Genji down. After Genji is calmed, they are confronted by a new opponent: Zorok, a Red Lotus member who attempts to encourage Genji to come with him to kill Xi Shun. Genji refuses.

With the world now knowing the Avatar is back, the group return to Air Temple Island to stay low. Trouble comes to the island when Kuzon, a mercenary, arrives and tells Nico to come with him, under orders from Nico's father to bring him home. Nico refuses and a fight breaks out, resulting in Kuzon's loss.

Team Avatar are forced to flee again, after Earth Kingdom forces - more specifically, the Dai Li - converge on Air Temple Island. On the way, Nico reveals the truth of his past: he's a runaway, having fled the temple to get away from his abusive father Raalhaan who now seems to be tracking him down. The group plan to visit Gaoling, as Genji wishes to meet his real family.

### Gaoling Tournament Arc

> "You are a Yamada, and a Yamada will always be family. I am so, *so* happy that you came to us. We owe our entire fortune to that Airbender who found you." - Takeshi Yamada
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Genji seeks out his past by meeting his real family, the rich and affluent Yamada's. In the meantime, he decides to exercise his Earthbending power by joining the Earthbending Championship, where new villains declare themselves before him... as well as a new member.

**Gaoling Tournament Arc** is the third arc, and focuses on Team Avatar's journey to Gaoling where Genji learns about his family, the Yamada's. The arc also introduces another new main character: Kue, a friendly but shy Waterbender who eventually joins Team Avatar. It also introduces the beginning's of what would be Genji's biggest threat: the dictatorship of the Earth Kingdom, and the return of the Dai Li.

**Synopsis**

The team hunker down in Earth Kingdom territory, where Nico finally opens up about his past to the group. His father is Raalhaan, an important Elder within the Southern Air Temple who had an ambition of learning unaided flight, a rare type of Airbending that requires complete emotional detatchment. However, his plans were ruined after falling in love with Mephi, who would birth Raalhaan's only son Nico. Nico describes how Raalhaan tried to force this ambition on his son, who was disinterested in it. This eventually led to an argument that culminated in Nico leaving the Southern Air Temple. The rest of the group express sympathy and assure him that they would defeat any bounty hunters seeking Nico out.

Noah and Genji begin some Earthbending training, whilst Hano and Nico take part in Airbending training. Nico confides in Hano about once seeing spirits in the Eastern Air Temple, prompting Hano to try and help Nico project his spirit into the Spirit World - but Nico fails to do so.

Team Avatar finally arrive in Gaoling. With the Earthbending Championship being their main destination, the group split off at first to explore the city. Nico and Eri bond over some noodles, whilst Noah and Hano perform in the streets.

Meanwhile, Genji visits the Yamada estate to meet his family. After an emotional yet awkward meeting with his biological parents, Asuna and Takeshi, his parents invite him for food and learn about his life. Genji reveals he's a Sandbender, expecting a poor reaction from his parents. Asuna doesn't seem to mind, but Takeshi reacts much more stiffly, but eventually softens up. His parents reveal that Genji is not an only child: he has two younger brothers, Haru and Tarou twins who are expert Metalbenders. The Yamada's request that Genji invite Nico and the rest of the team for dinner later that evening - but Nico and Eri soon arrive, wanting to find out if Genji was alright.

Team Avatar enjoy a rich meal with the Yamada's, but tensions grow as Genji adopts the ideas of the Blue Lotus about rejecting the Avatar's destiny, which angers Nico who storms off.

The next day, Team Avatar visit the Championship Arena to attend the tournament. Whilst there, the group meet Kue: a Waterbender from the Kamehi Islands. Both Eri and Hano attempt to flirt at her, and Kue joins the group at the tournament.

Genji enters the tournament, and quickly defeats his first opponent. However, the tournament is quickly derailed as a newcomer takes the stage: Prince Daario, son of the Earth King Xi Shun, exposes Genji's identity as the Avatar to Gaoling and declares him an enemy of the state. Team Avatar quickly manage to rescue Genji, with help from Kue, and the group flee on the back of the bison. Kue is accepted into Team Avatar.

### The Southern Water Tribe Arc

> ""We have a facility set aside that was built *specifically* for training the Avatar. I ask you, for the sake of the South Pole, to train Genji as best as you can. We *need* the Avatar." - Chief Tadok
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The newly formed Team Avatar visit the Southern Water Tribe, where they are introduced to the Chief to make alliances. However, a war is brewing, and the Red Lotus is hot on his heels.

**The Southern Water Tribe Arc** is the fourth arc of the series, and focuses on Team Avatar's journey to the Southern Water Tribe where Genji is asked to resolve a civil war between the Southern and Northern Water Tribes. This arc also introduces the Red Lotus in its full-fledged form, and how the beginning rebirth of the terrorist group. It also marks the first connections that Avatar Genji makes with a past Avatar - namely, being Avatar Korra. In addition, it also introduces the relationship between Eri and Kue. The arc culminates with the introduction of a new member to Team Avatar: Katajina Long, a chi-blocking non-bender.

**Synopsis**

Whilst travelling through the Earth Kingdom, Kue decides that she would like to stick with the group for now but is unsure about teaching Genji Waterbending.

The team finally arrive in the Southern Water Tribe at Wolf Cove, the capital city of the south. They are instantly introduced to Chief Tadok, leader of the tribe, who welcomes the team with open arms into the palace. Whilst inside, the group enjoy a breakfast whilst Tadok opens up about some of the problems of the country. The Southern Water Tribe is locked in a war with the Northern Water Tribe, led by Tunruk - a ruthless leader with the backing of the Earth King. Tadok requests that Genji sides with the south to shift the tides of the war, but Genji is hesitant as he has no experience and minimal training thus far. Genji asks Nico to side with him, who instead takes a neutral stance: Nico recognises that Genji has little training, but believes in the idea of the Avatar being the one to bring peace and balance. He ends up siding with Tadok, as does Eri, which enrages Genji and causes him to leave the palace.

After Genji storms out, he instantly runs into Zorok, who has tracked Genji down since his departure from Republic City. Rather than causing a fight, Zorok instead asks for Genji's help. He manipulates Genji's rage and hatred against the Earth King for killing Yun and taking over his hometown, and Genji agrees to leave town with Zorok to kill Xi Shun. Their plans are thwarted by Nico, who arrives and convinces Genji that Zorok is only manipulating Genji.

During this, Eri and Kue hit the library to help Kue in her research on the Avatar and teaching Genji Waterbending. Kue tells Eri that she is not from either of the tribes but instead is a Wayfinder, a culture from a more tropical environment that focuses on exploration of the sea, but her parents originate from the north. Eri expresses a desire to take Kue to Ember Island, and the two leave the library to find Genji.

Just in a nick of time, too, as they arrive to find a fight breaking out as Zorok sends Nico into the freezing ocean. Kue manages to rescue Nico before he drowns, and the others defeat Zorok. Whilst Zorok is arrested, Genji rounds on Nico. He expresses how he's not had time to grieve over the loss of his life, and is now struggling with the pressure of being the Avatar, and desperately asks that Nico and everybody else stop making choices for him. Regardless, he reluctantly agrees to aid Tadok and the South.

During the fight, Kue had taken massive damage and is taken to a healer's hut. She recovers, but is wheel-chair bound. The group are interrupted as alarm bells ring to indicate the arrival of a Northern Water Tribe ship.

Team Avatar are approached by the Northern Water Tribe, who demand that they hand over the Avatar. Tadok refuses, and the Northern Water Tribe declares war and will return within a week. That night, Eri recieves a message from President Raiko, who informs her that Mao Zheng has not been destroyed - it is alive, but enslaved by the Earth King. Eri decides to hold off on telling Genji, so not to disturb tomorrow's meditation.

The following day, the team use the winter solstice to contact Korra, where Genji can get advice. Korra tells him to choose his own path as the Avatar, to rely on his friends and allies, and not to commit to the path of revenge. Meanwhile, the team fall into a Red Lotus ambush led by Zorok and two members: Yzume, a sword-wielding non-bender, and Ezra, Zorok's Waterbending protege. This results in Kue being taken and Genji almost being kidnapped. Genji explodes into the Avatar State, with Korra taking possession of his body, and defeats Zorok who is arrested by the White Lotus. He is then imprisoned within Tianchi Volcano, the same place where Ming-Hau of the former Red Lotus was held.

Team Avatar manage to track down Kue, who is held captive in a Red Lotus base under the city. She is physically unharmed, although traumatized. Yzume and Ezra have already fled. Eri finally reveals that Mao Zheng has been taken over, causing Genji to storm off and Nico to chase after him

In the compound, Genji's training is interrupted as mercenaries hired by Raalhaan arrive to capture Nico. Genji, Nico and Eri manage to drive them off.

A week later, Genji's training in Earthbending and Firebending is going well. When the team arrive at the palace, Tadok announces his plan of using icebergs to trap the Northern Water Tribe fleet in the harbour to force them to fight or surrender. He also decides that Team Avatar will be responsible for his defeat, but asks that he is not killed. Kue is sent into the city to round up Waterbenders, whilst a team of Airbenders - Nico, Kaizen and fellow Airbender Narraa Yi - act as scouts to examine the oncoming fleet. Reinforcements arrive at the palace: Earth Kingdom fighters, including Kyoshi Warriors and Genji's twin brothers, and Kaizen who brings other Airbending Peacekeepers.

Whilst Genji defends the land with Hano and a new ally, Katajina Long, Kue gathers Waterbenders to freeze the front of the habours waters to prevent a land assault. Submarines arrive on land, to which Eri and her ally Zaiso combat.

Meanwhile, in the air, Nico and Narraa Yi identify Tunruk's ship using Narraa's spiritual projection. Nico and the rest return to the city to inform Genji, and devise a plan: slow down Tunruk's ship to isolate him, and confront him on the top of the ship. Kue remains in the city to continue slowing down the troops, whilst the rest of Team Avatar go to fight Tunruk.

Nico uses Airbending to slow down Tunruk's ship, seperating him from the rest, and the rest of the team drop down on the soldiers. Genji orders for Tunruk to stand down, but the team are unexpectedly pinned down by Dai Li forces. Luckily, they are thwarted by Kaizen and Eri, the latter of whom shoots a lighting bolt directly into Tunruk and defeats him. Tadok declares a victory for the South.

At a feast to celebrate their victory, Kaizen suggests that Nico may be ready to gain his Mastery Tattoos and shows Nico an ancient Airbending technique, Cloudsurfing, which could guarantee his path to getting his tattoos. Meanwhile, Kue finally admits her feeling to Eri, who reciprocates her feelings, and the two becoming a couple.

At the feast to celebrate their victory, the team that took down Tunruk are awarded special recognition from the Southern Water Tribe. Nico earns the Mark of the Wise for deft decision-making and the ability to maintain leadership under pressure; Genji, the Mark of the Trusted are given to outsiders who are able to prove themselves worthy of the Water Tribe's trust; Eri, the Mark of the Moon for inspirational bravery. Genji is gifted a credit card from his brothers containing 30 million Yuans.

Team Avatar agree on taking a vacation to celebrate their victory - with their first destination being Roku Island. Before they depart, Katajina Long approaches the group and asks to accompany them, to which they agree

### Vacation Arc

> "But tonight, we could throw a house party. That'll piss my parents right off. Get some friends, some friends of friends, drink till we pass out, that kinda thing?" - Eri
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With victory achieved against the Northern Water Tribe, Team Avatar enjoy a well-earned vacation in the Fire Nation - including a visit to Eri's hometown, Ember Island. The island is besieged by a group of terrorists, Eri throws a house party, and Nico makes a new, mysterious friend.

**Vacation Arc** is the fifth arc of the series. After the success of defeating the Northern Water Tribe and resolving the civil war, Team Avatar celebrates by taking a vacation together. This arc reveals more of Eri's background as an only-child of a rich but absent family on Ember Island, and introduces the new several-arc threat that is Sozin's Elite. Additionally, it also introduces Shiro, a hidden Earth Kingdom agent that befriends Nico.

**Synopsis**

Team Avatar arrive at Roku Island, where they meet historian Aozulu who is thrilled to meet someone interested in the island's natural history rather than in Roku. Much to the island's surprise, Genji is able to use Seismic Sense to locate Avatar Roku's body, buried underneath the earth and ash. Whilst there, Genji is able to connect to Avatar Roku's spirit, who informs Genji that going to places connected with past Avatars will restore the connections with his past lives. With the team finished with their exploration, the group decide to visit Ember Island.

Upon arrival at Ember Island, the team split off. Genji, Noah and Hano explore the town, shopping and having food, whilst Nico, Eri, Kue and Katajina explore the beach. This marks Nico's first time ever seeing the ocean, prompting some hijinks that amuse Kue and Eri. Whilst on the beach, Nico is approached by the friendly and cordial Shiro. Shiro gives Nico his number, prompting the latter to blush.

Genji arrives back on the beach with the others, and Team Avatar enjoy themselves on the beach by surfing, playing Kaui Ball and crafting sand sculptures using Sandbending. Nico and Kue eventually break away from the group to explore the coral reefs, but their exploration is interrupted by a sudden attack in the town. Team Avatar reach the city to find Firebenders attacking people and houses, setting the town alight. The group realize that it is Sozin's Elite, a terrorist faction who had recently been causing more trouble in the Fire Nation. The faction eventually flee due to the arrival of Fire Nation military.

The group decide to travel to Eri's home, near the beach. Eri sulks about being unable to defeat the Firebenders, and laments how her home is under attack. Meanwhile, Nico expresses fear that Sozin's Elite may attack the Air Temples once again. Eri does not want the attack to ruin their vacation, and proposes that the group throw a house party.

The house party commences, and the majority of Team Avatar are trashed within hours. Eri, Kue and Katajina are each drunk, whilst Nico is under the influence of jazzweed. Genji performs Sandbending tricks for a delighted audience. Whilst the rest party, Nico breaks away and leaves to go into town, where he meets Shiro at a cafe. The pair share tea, discuss family and Shiro flirts with Nico, who is left confused and embarassed. By the time Nico arrives back at the party, Eri calls an end to it to she and Kue can share some 'private time' together.

The following morning, Nico asks Genji to a meal in Capital City (which Genji excitedly accepts), then confides in Genji that he believes there is someone spying on him and that his father is enroute to the Fire Nation to find Nico. Eventually, after breakfasting in, the group depart to Capital City on the next leg of their vacation.

### Capital City Arc

> "You must be the Avatar's allies. I've heard quite a bit about your exploits in the news... not that everything in the news is to be believed." - Fire Lord Daozu
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A trip to the capital city of the Fire Nation turns dangerous as Genji, Nico and Eri visit an underground combat tournament. Team Avatar makes new connections as they meet the Fire Lord... but things don't remain peaceful forever, as Nico is forced to confront his father.

**Capital City Arc** is the sixth arc of the series, and depicts Team Avatar's vacation being cut short after meeting with Fire Lord Daozu. It further develops the threat of Sozin's Elite, and introduces Raalhaan, a minor antagonist of Team Avatar (and a major antagonist to Nico). It also marks the departure of Noah Black.

**Synopsis**

Team Avatar arrive in Capital City, and are instantly hounded by people excited about meeting the Avatar. Much to their alarm, Nico's face is plastered on the headlines as his identity has been leaked - by none other than Raalhaan, which infuriates Nico. The group go to eat food, where Eri confides in an underground combat tournament and proposes they all go. Eri and Genji are excited about the prospect, but Kue and Nico are much more cautious. The latter relents, knowing that the pair would likely sneak off anyway; Kue, on the other hand, is deeply upset and storms off.

The group arrive at the underground tournament, where they watch a fight between a woman and an older man. The group are shocked to discover it is not a bending tournament, but rather raw hand-to-hand fighting. Genji puts a stop to the tournament, whilst Nico attempts to help the woman escape. Meanwhile, Kue and Noah discuss the events of the past few weeks and do some street performance together.

Team Avatar finally escape the tournament, and are instantly greeting by none other than the Fire Lord, Daozu. The Fire Lord invites them to the palace, and grab Kue and Noah on the way. Within the palace, Daozu discusses with Team Avatar about the rising threat of Sozin's Elite and asks the team help combat the threat, to which they all agree - with Nico revealing for the first time that he has ancestry from the Fire Nation. The Fire Lord declares that Sozin's Elite will be hunted down and executed, but is convinced by the team not to and instead to put them on trial. As thanks for their co-operation, the Fire Lord offers that the group stay in the palace whilst enjoying the Festival of Szeto.

Whilst Genji vanishes to enjoy the festival alone, the rest are suddenly faced against Raalhaan who arrives with a group from the Air Nation Military. Nico asks the group not to intervene and approaches his father, who slaps him much to the shock and anger of the rest of the team. Raalhaan expresses his disappointment in his son, who retorts about Raalhaan leaking Genji's identity and the formation of the military. As Raalhaan attempts to force Nico onto the bison, Genji arrives and the rest of Team Avatar step up to defend Nico. Noah takes the opportunity to stun Raalhaan, who is blinded enough to allow Nico to escape.

Raalhaan finally departs, promising to return, and Nico is so upset that he brushes everyone off and asks to be left alone. His sour mood inflicts negative reprecussions as Kaizen arrives, cheery, which invokes irritation in Nico and causes an outburst. Kaizen admits he's disappointed that Nico is still being afflicted by his father's influence and departs, leaving Nico even more miserable.

Whilst the rest of Team Avatar enjoy the festival, Kue goes to meet with Nico. Kue opens up about her own family, and their conservatism towards holding onto Northern Water Tribe traditions including disallowing girls from learning combatative Waterbending; Nico discusses the pressure of expectations, and expresses how he's unable to let go of his desire for his father's opinion. Eventually, the pair arrive to enjoy the festival with the others, then retire for the day.

The following day, Noah bids Team Avatar goodbye, as he believes that he has taught Genji all he knows and has no interest involving himself in political affairs.

Kue visits Nico in his room and opens up about her trauma from the experience with the Red Lotus in the South Pole, and admits that it had left her feeling haunted and even suicidal. Nico confesses he has felt the same in the past. When the pair exit, they find that Genji has been restoring a connection with Avatar Mulan Za. The group enjoy a hearty breakfast, and depart for the Southern Air Temple where Genji can progress onto Airbending training.

### The Return to the Southern Air Temple Arc

> "I don't know what, but I feel people's concern. There's something going on near where we landed when we arrived. I'm going to check it out." - Genji
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Genji's training progression moves to Airbending, and Nico is forced to return home and face his past. But there's more than just Nico's family to return to, as Avatar Genji must tackle his worst problem yet: the death of Fire Lord Daozu, the collapse of the Fire Nation and the rise of Sozin's Empire. Meanwhile, Nico retreats into the underbellies of the Southern Air Temple after suffering a loss.

**The Return to the Southern Air Temple Arc** is the seventh arc of the series. Team Avatar arrive to the Southern Air Temple for Genji to begin his Airbending training, only to be met with tragedy: Fire Lord Daozu has been killed, his sons are on the run, the seat has been filled by the leader of the Sozin's Elite, and Kaizen has been killed. This arc properly introduces Monk Batso, who would become an essential ally to Team Avatar.

**Synopsis**

Team Avatar arrives at the Southern Air Temple, and Nico has an emotional reunion with his guardian Monk Batso. Batso shares dire news with the rest of the group: shortly after they had left, Sozin's Elite had attacked the Fire Nation and assassinated Fire Lord Daozu. Sozin's Elite had occupied the throne, whilst the Earth Kingdom was arresting Firebenders and Republic City has gone into complete lockdown. The Air Nation Military and the Peacekeepers were travelling to fix the damage, and allies in the United Nations and Metalbenders from the allied Earth Kingdom territories have sent troops to defend the temples in case of an attack. The team react in shock and horror, especially Eri who's terrified to hear her home country had been occupied.

The group arrive in the mess hall, and enjoy some food whilst Nico meets with some of the kids of the temple. Whilst Nico laments about Sozin's Elite takeover and the threat they pose to the south; Genji and Eri comment on Nico's poor mood, which upsets Kue who storms out.

Genji and Nico head to the training grounds, and Nico demonstrates the meaning of Airbending being seperating bending from violence, but using it as a utility tool. He introduces Genji to the spinning gates, an Airbender tool, in order to get Genji's movements right, but Genji's Earthbender mindset is still too strong and he fails to break through. A young airbender named North throws a staff at Genji, causing him to catch it on instinct with an Air ball much to their delight.

In the meantime, Eri finds Kue and offers a bouquet of flowers as a means of apology. Kue is touched, but still gives Eri the cold shoulder. Eri apologises, and says that she apologised to Nico as well, and Kue finally breaks down in tears and admits she's very worried about Nico. They are interrupted as they hear Genji's angry voice, and the pair head back to see what's going on.

In the ground floor of the temple, Genji and Nico arrive to find a lone airbender climbing down from Kaizen's sky bison, Tyraan, carrying two glider staffs. He breaks the news that Kaizen had been killed by a group of Firebenders in Capital City. The news causes Nico to completely break down, denying that Kaizen has died and breaking down into a near-catatonic state, whilst Genji reacts with rage and demands that Eri teaches him Firebending. Genji breaks the news to Eri and Kue: Eri reacts with surprising somberity and takes Genji to train, whilst Kue rushes to find Nico.

Hano manages to find Nico, who has broken into a catatonic state from the grief. Nico tells Hano that Kaizen has passed, just as Kue finds Nico and offers comfort. Nico brushes them all off and instead departs the bowels of the temple, hoping that he might able to project his spirit into the Spirit World and find Kaizen. Kue enquires with Monk Batso about where Nico has gone, who divulges that Nico has gone into the 'Deep Meditation' chamber - a chamber dedicated for deep meditation over extensive periods of time. In the depths of the temple, Nico attempts to project himself into the Spirit World.

In the meantime, Genji and Eri take to the training grounds to practice Firebending, where Eri is deeply concerned about Genji bottling in his emotions. Genji performs an acrobatic move similar to Airbending, which impresses Eri. Genji insists that Eri teaches him to learn how to redirect learning, to which Eri agrees - but only through theortical means, refusing to shoot lightning at him.

Kue and Batso have a deep conversation together debating if Kue might be able to enter the Spirit World herself, to which Batso agrees but admits it would require a lot of practice. She also opens up about her concerns with Nico, and the ordeal in the South Pole. Batso comforts her, and tells her that Avatar Korra - whom he personally knew - also dealt with trauma that she managed to work through.

Nico manages to breach through into the Spirit World and calls out for Kaizen, but is instead confronted by Avatar Gaileng - a previous Airbender Avatar. Gaileng admits there is no Kaizen in the Spirit World, greatly disappointing Nico. Gaileng surprises Nico by telling him that Nico had not called out for Kaizen's spirit but rather Gaileng's, much to Nico's surprise and confusion. Gaileng opens up about their similarities of both having fathers with heavy expectations. Nico continues to mention that the Sozin's Elite is threatening the Air Nation, and Gaileng uses Energybending to bestow images of Caeli Temple. Gaileng departs, and Nico presses forward to see the Spirit World, where he comes across another visitor to the world: Aster Sage. The pair share a friendly and deep chat about the Fire Nation takeover, and about the Spirit World, before Nico departs.

### Caeli Temple Arc

> "The scrolls depict it as a red temple in the green mountains, far away from all human knowledge. The most we know was that the last person to find it, other than perhaps Gaileng, was Guru Laghima himself. The spiritual energy is apparently so incredible that even an untrained Avatar could bend into the Spirit World." - Monk Batso
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With Sozin's Elite at large, the people of the Southern Air Temple follow Nico's guidance to rediscovering a long-lost temple where they can find refuge after the Southern Air Temple is attacked. Genji's Airbending training continues, despite his struggles, and Kue gains brand new abilities.

**Caeli Temple Arc** is the eight arc of the series. Amidst Nico's grief for the deceased Kaizen, he is able to discover a long-lost temple that provides a sanctuary for the Southern Air Temple residents - and just in time, as Sozin's Elite presses an attack on the temple. This arc introduces new Airbenders that descend from the true Airbenders before the Hundred Year War, as well as a brand new location. It also expands on Team Avatar's abilities massively: Genji's Airbending expands even further, Nico learns a potential capability to become an Empath, and Kue learns how to heal.

**Synopsis**

Nico leaves the chamber, and instantly runs into Kue. He reveals that he was able to go to the Spirit World, and that a past Avatar had shown images to a hidden temple where the Air Nomads can be protected. The pair rush to find Genji and Eri, who are in the training area, and share the information, but the rest insist that Nico tells the others over dinner as he is exhuasted.

At dinner, Nico tells Batso he knows of Caeli Temple to Batso. Batso promises to tell the Elders and devise a plan to journey there. The dinner hall raises a toast to Kaizen.

The following morning, Earth Kingdom soldiers descend on the temple, much to Genji's anger. However, they are not here to attack; instead, they have come to protect the Airbenders retreat. Just in time, too, as an attack commences by the Sozin's Elite, causing the upper portion of the temple to fall. Nico, Genji, and Katajina combat the invading forces, Eri acts as a defence for the Air Nomads whilst Kue helps to escort everyone to the bison. Nico refuses to leave, wanting to fight to avenge Kaizen, but is talked down by Genji. The Air Nomads are able to flee whilst the Southern Air Temple is occupied by the Sozin's Elite.

In the air as they travel over Earth Kingdom territory, Genji and Nico attempt to meditate together in order to obtain directions to the temple, but Genji cannot get into the Spirit World. After some more meditation, Nico finally is able to get directions and the Air Nomads begin their journey.

Caeli Temple comes into view, and Team Avatar travel down to scout the area before allowing the rest of Air Nomad refugees in. They are shocked to find Air Nomads already present in the temple, who are mistrusting of their claims to be Airbenders as they believe they are the only ones. Nico figures out that they are descendants of Air Nomads who survived the genocide. Using Empath abilities, one of the Elders of Caeli Temple discerns that Nico and Batso have Airbender spirits and welcome them all to the temple.

Kue sits with Nico to tend to a burn sustained from the fight in the temple, and manages to heal it using water, much to their shock. The eldest monk, Kalsaang, reveals this is because of the intense spiritual energy within Caeli Temple. They invite Team Avatar to reside in Caeli Temple whilst Genji continues his Airbending training with Nico.

Whilst Nico takes a nap, Eri approaches Kalsaang and, with help from Kue, confesses to being a Firebender, understanding that she may be osctarcized for being a Firebender amongst Air Nomad refugees. Kalsaang admits he was aware, and states Eri is still welcome but the other Airbenders may be cautious.

When Nico awakens, he finds Genji struggling to Airbend. Nico offers advice, and Eri throws a stick which Genji is able to catch using Airbending but cannot replicate it. The group realise that Genji is lacking spirituality needed for Airbending. They take a break for Genji to practice some hand-to-hand combat training with Eri instead. Meanwhile, Kue teaches Nico some Waterbending techniques in order for Nico to try and learn how to form clouds for the cloud-surfing technique. Genji engages in meditation with Nico... and Genji ends up falling asleep.

Meanwhile, Eri and Kue share a romantic picnic and chat together. Upon Batso's arrival, Kue reveals she has saved a few trinkets from the Southern Air Temple from the Sozin's Elite destructive path.

Nico and Kalsaang have a chat over tea, where Nico vents about being unable to teach Genji, expresses doubts about being the right teacher, and mourns over Kaizen. Kalsaang introduces Nico to the sub-bending power of Empathy, in which the reading of one's spirits brings insight into one's emotions. Kalsaang says that Nico has potential to be an Empath, but needs to 'free his spirit' first. Genji engages in the spinning gates again, and Katajina joins in; neither suceed. Eri and Kue arrive, and Kue gives it a go too and almost succeeds. It encourages Genji to go again, who also nearly succeeds. The practice is enough to be able to Airbend on command... albiet very slightly. Still, it's enough to make Nico very happy.

Genji suggests that they engage in improving his spiritual side, and Kalsaang introduces them to a Spirit Oasis located within the temple, and teases that an 'old friend' is waiting for Genji. Nico and Kue accompany Genji into the 'Hall of Elements', where they meet the Aye-Aye Spirit that Avatar Wan was friends with. Aye-Aye reconnects Genji with Wan, and the trio meditate together.

After some meditation, Genji invites Nico to see something whilst Kue remains meditating. Genji demonstrates a powerful air blast, which excites Nico, The pair engage in basic Airbending training. Hano appears to reveal that he has won the Hottest Bachelor award, which excites Katajina and bores Genji. Nico and Genji continue their training as Kue arrives and states that the water in the Oasis had been glowing around her.

Whilst Nico teaches Genji about defensive techniques, Eri and Kue chat about the latter's time in Spirit Oasis. After a spar between Nico and Genji, the former announces that he wants to recover Kaizen's body from the Fire Nation. Kue backs Nico up; Genji says they can only do it once they've taken down the Fire Lord; Eri completely disagrees but relents to Genji's plan. Genji proposes they seek out allies in the Earth Kingdom, starting with Kyoshi Island, in order to recapture the Fire Nation. He also recommends seeking allies in the Air Nation Military, which makes Nico and Kue extremely unhappy. Nico's disagreement causes an argument to break out with Genji. Nico decides to go find Kaizen alone anyway, and Kue decides to go with him to protect him.

### The Fire Nation Takeover Arc

> "These airbenders were once a symbol of freedom! And now, they will submit to the Fire Nation, the first of many, and a preview of what is to come! We will break the airbenders and take away their precious freedom, and in doing so, take away their bending. This, Fire Lord Soraik has decreed, will be the fate of the Air Nation; to loose their freedom, and hence their power!" - Sozin's Elite Guard
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Genji and most of Team Avatar move through the Earth Kingdom, gathering allies for their planned attack against the new Fire Nation. Meanwhile, Nico and Kue infriltrate capital city to find Kaizen... only things to go horribly, horribly wrong as they are captured by the Red Lotus.

**The Fire Nation Takeover Arc** is the ninth arc of the series. Team Avatar truly splits up for the first time as Nico and Kue embark on a mission to recon the newly taken over Fire Nation and recover Kaizen, whilst Genji and the rest of Team Avatar travel around the Earth Kingdom to gather allies for a future fight. This arc expands further on the monstrosity of the Sozin's Elite and the crimes it's commiting. It also expands further on two more antagonstic factions: The Red Lotus, who capture, torture and traumatize both Nico and Kue, and the Earth Kingdom, who also capture the aforementioned pair. Notably, this serves as the first true introduction of Emperor Xi Shun to Team Avatar.

**Synopsis**

Kue and Nico travel away from Caeli Temple aboard Mushroom, and arrive at a small trading post just outside of the city. The pair dress in Fire Nation disguises from the tailors, and Nico proposes they talk to Shiro to find Kaizen. Kue expresses hesitation, noting that they can't trust him, and instead suggests they eavesdrop in the market, to which Nico agrees.

Back at Caeli Temple, Genji concludes his search of the temple and realizes that Kue and Nico had both left to go to the Fire Nation. Genji moves to go after them, but realises that because Mushroom was gone, they were stranded in the temple. Eri suggests they take one of the other Airbenders bison instead, and the group depart to chase them down.

Whilst the group travel on the extra bison, Nico discovers on the news that Kamehi Island has been occupied by the Fire Nation. Kue falls into a panic attack, and Nico leads her away from the public eye to reassure her that they will drive out the Fire Nation from Kamehi. The pair purchase a room in an inn for the night, and go out to explore the market and grab a bite to eat. Pretending to be siblings looking for work in the city, the pair stop for lunch and discuss how to find out information about the city's takeover. Before they can engage, a mysterious stranger informs them that they know who they are, and asks them to visit a bookstore after hours to speak. Nico and Kue quickly leave, and they both decide to visit the bookstore together.

The remainder of Team Avatar divert course from the Fire Nation, after recieving a text from Kue assuring them all was well, and instead decide to journey across the Earth Kingdom to gather allies so they can retake the Fire Nation. Their first stop is Kyoshi Island, where the proposition of allying is met with warm welcome and a promise to discuss with the island's mayor. Whilst Eri and Katajina get acquainted with their lodgings, Genji meets with Avatar Kyoshi at the shrine. Genji tells her that he attempted to model himself after her as the Avatar, by bringing justice through the criminal system, but he still reserves doubts. Kyoshi remarks that although the justice system is the best course of action, she would kill if she had no other choice. Genji reunites with the rest of the team to enjoy a feast held in their honour.

Back in the Fire Nation, Nico and Kue enter the bookstore in the late evening and meet a man named Lee. They are taken to the back of the store, but are promptly knocked out by tranquilizers before they can react. Upon awakening inside an underground bunker, Nico meets with two men - Lee and Kazzan - who offers a game of Pai Sho whilst 'the others' arrive. Nico angrily demands answers, but Lee simply offers for a game of Pai Sho. Nico reluctantly agrees and attempts to ask questions, but Lee is deflective - though he assures the pair they mean no harm. At the end of their game, Nico is met with a surprise: Kaizen. He's alive, much to Nico's shock and joy, and breaks down in Kaizen's arms. Kaizen tells Nico he was almost killed in the Fire Nation after defending his fellow Peacekeepers, but was saved by none other than Kuzon, Prince of the Fire Nation and a new member of the Blue Lotus. Kuzon explains the revolution was a two-hundred year plan to take over the country, beginning with the New Ozai Society that Fire Lord Zuko faced. Nico and Kue express an intent to help out with recon, which Kaizen believes is unsafe but asks they gather intel within the city.

### Recovery at Ember Island Arc

> "We're going to do our best, but our odds are looking better with each new ally we gain." - Genji
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Whilst Nico and Kue recover from their ordeal in the Fire Nation, preparations are underway for a fight to take back the Fire Nation. Genji discovers his Earthbending abilities are weakening, and must wrestle with his self-doubt at being the Avatar.

**Recovery at Ember Island Arc** is the tenth arc of the series. It focuses on further preparations for the fight against the Fire Nation, with the introduction of Lira Beifong who becomes an essential ally to Team Avatar. Meanwhile, Nico and Kue's new trauma is explored through different ways.

### The Siege Against the Fire Nation Arc

> “Man who managed to bring the Fire Nation back into a state after the genocide of the Airbenders, man who ruled through fear and tyranny, you shall never see the light of day again, with the title of Fire Lord dying with you.” - Aster Sage
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Whilst Kue continues to play with her newfound Bloodbending ability in Szeto Harbour, a siege against the Fire Lord Soriak and his new empire begins. Things go horribly wrong, as the true leader of the Sozin's Elite exposes themselves...

**The Siege Against the Fire Nation Arc** is the thirteenth arc of the series. Team Avatar and their allies take on the Sozin's Elite at the Fire Nation.

### The Boiling Rock Arc

> "I swear to you... when the time comes, I will rain down hellfire on you and everything you've ever worked for. And when the smoke clears, and everything is over... nobody will ever remember you. Mark my words on that." - Nico
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The Air Nation Military regather to lick their wounds, and Team Avatar suffer the heavy loss of two of their members. Meanwhile, Nico, Lira, Katajina and Red Lotus member Aster Sage are thrown into their worst ordeal yet: the Boiling Rock.

### The Prison Break Arc

> "Yes, I have a plan to get us to the gondola. I have been practicing my bending for just this moment, so don't start doubting me." - Kue
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One month after the failed siege against the Boiling Rock, a despondent Nico is given a shock when Kue breaks herself into the prison. Avatar Genji goes on a spiritual quest to master the Avatar State, whilst the rest of Team Avatar prepare to rescue their friends.

### The Road Trip Arc

> "And with that, let us get the second most important event for the day - a feast, to honour our new Master Nico and all the Airbending masters of our nation! Make sure you get to those dumplings before he does." - Monk Batso
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Nico finally gets his Airbending tattoos, and the group go on a road trip in the Yamada airship to celebrate.

This ongoing arc depicts Nico finally achieving his goal of gaining his mastery tattoos whilst dealing with the trauma of his month-long imprisonment. Meanwhile, Team Avatar celebrate by vacationing across the world in a Yamada airship.

### The Coup D'etat Arc

*Ongoing arc.* Team Avatar rectify their mistakes by taking on Fire Lord Azaera once again, but this time with a trump card: not the Avatar, but instead the two crown princes of the nation.

This arc will depict the true defeat of Fire Lord Azaera's ascension to the throne, and the reinstatement of the former monarchy as Fire Lord Zovu rises to power, as well as returning to Genji's desperate desire to restore Mao Zheng in wake of the Red Lotus's involvement there. Meanwhile, the Red Lotus begin their strategy of winning over the Fire Nation by taking down the Sozin's Elite stationed on Ember Island.

### The Defector Arc

*An upcoming arc.* A clash between The Red Lotus and the Avatar is imminent - especially after Nico leaves the team and joins the Red Lotus in his personal quest of vengeance.

This planned arc will depict Nico defecting from Team Avatar, in an attempt to defeat the enemies that currently threaten him and the rest of Team Avatar, resulting in a shaky alliance with The Red Lotus. Meanwhile, the rest of Team Avatar set out to find him whilst focusing on the liberation of Kamehi Island.