In an abandoned building in the middle of the woods, you can see a body sprawl on its cold hard floor. Small and thin not malnourished but still sad to look at. Looking closer, it seems that the body is not breathing either. Until...
'Gasp!'
The body jolted as it took in the air it dearly needed to continue to survive. Slowly its limbs started to move, twitching at first before its movement increased. As if determined, the body hoists itself up to a sitting position. It's brow creasing, the body started to move itself again in a small movement tasting what it wanted to do next as it's breathing stables.
When everything is done as if under autopilot, the body opens its eyes. The next moment, shock and disbelief fill in and the calmness from before disappears.
"What in Merlin's stinking socks is going on?! Where am I?! Why did it send me here? Wait, what is it? 'It sends me'? I know that I reincarnate but why can't I remember anything? ..."
After a few moments, when the body keeps questioning everything that came to its mind, answering its question that leads to more questions. It calmed itself yet again for the 5th time and decided to stop the questioning, not wanting to go on another endless tangent again.
After focusing on itself, the body realizes that it is a male, and seeing how small his hand is, he knows that he is but a child in this new world.
"Wait, 'new world'? What world am I in again?"
Suddenly, the boy felt pain in his head forcing him to his knees. Clutching his head with both his hands. The boy tries to calm himself in the hope the pain would pass but before he could feel relief, darkness claimed him. As the body lay there, it spoke;
"My name is Michael Greason and I am in Twilight."
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Michael opened his eyes slowly, the pain was long gone. He examines his body and is again shocked when he looks at his surroundings. He was in a pitch-black void but he could still feel the hard floor under his feet.
" What is with my luck? I don't think I can handle another shock, I might have a heart attack if this continues.
Alright, let's get things straight. I am in Twilight. I am a half-breed and I have been given gifts on my way here. I can't remember anything else.
So, how do I even use my gift and how do I even get out of this place?"
"I think that's why I am here. To teach you how to use your gift."
Michael looks in front of him and sees a man in his mid-20s smiling back at him. The man has black hair and red eyes, wearing red armor.
"Can we continue or should I let you continue making faces at me?
Don't feel down kid, I was just teasing you. Kids this day, so I am here to teach you how to use your gift and you can call me Avatar Wan."
Michael looked at the person Infront of him, feeling like he recognized him but don't know where. Ether way, Michael bow slightly wanting to show respect for this man was to teach him.
"Wait!!! Stop kid. First of all, you can just call me Wan, and second, just drop the formalities. The others might appreciate you doing so but for me just be yourself OK."
Michael felt warm hearing what Avatar Wan said and simply nodded at him. From there, Avatar Wan and Michael continue to converse in small talk until Avatar Wan brings up the pointer and purpose of why he was here and tells Michael that they are currently in Michael's mindscape. After that is done, Avatar Wan continues with what Michael can gain after all this finish.
"Alright, with all the introduction done let us continue. First, I will show you a set of movements of martial arts. Later, I will tell you the assortment of weapons suitable for this set. After that, I will include bending as well and show you how to use it to its limit.
With all that done we will have a sitting session, where you can ask me your question and doubt. Just remember, I will pass on all of my known knowledge to you, Young Padawan."
Smiling at Michael who has excitement plaster on his face. Avatar Wan continues with what he has said and starts to make sets of moves later with weapons and then with bending.
When it is done, Avatar Wan sits down and tells Michael to repeat what he had done later both of them are sited and started to converse where Michael asked and Avatar Wan answered.
"Alright my young padawan, it looks like your time together is over. No, you are not done yet. Others will come and continue to teach you the ways of bending the elements. Until next time my young one."
Avatar Wan's figure started to blur and reform. In its place, another male figure took form. The man is much older than Avatar Wan. He is bald with a blue arrow tattoo on his head and looking at his outfit, Micheal concluded that this man is a monk.
Seeing that the man in front of him is not gonna speak. Michael started to sweat due to the silence.
Bowing a little, Michael spoke not wanting this silence to continue; "Greetings, I suppose you are the Avatar after Avatar Wan." Receiving a nod, Michael wanted to continue but was stopped when the monk lifted his hand.
"You don't need to repeat what you have said to Avatar Wan. We, The Avatar might be different individually but we share the same bond. Everything that my predecessor knows is passed down to me and later to the next after me.
It might be confusing judging by your face but let me tell you, you don't need to constantly repeat yourself every time we change. Are we clear?"
Receiving a nod in understanding. The monk continues; "What I am about to do is similar to Avatar Wan and still that lazy yet good-hearted fool still manages to leave things out.
I can tell you what Avatar Wan failed to say but I am not in the mood so you can ask the others after me."
The monk continue to rant and Michael just stood there listening.
Seeing Michael lost in thought, the monk spoke up bringing him back to the present.
"Are you ready to continue, Young One?"
Receiving a nod from Michael, the monk starts doing his form and sets. Afterward, with weapons and bending. When Michael is finished repeating what the monk has shown until the monk is satisfied. They sit down and proceed with the Q@A.
Before the monk ended their time together, he spoke one final time to Michael.
"It is time for me to give way to my replacement. But before I go I have final advice for you my child."
For the first time, the monk's features are smooth as he gives Michael a small smile.
"I am happy that you are worried for me and I know since you are very bad at hiding your thoughts. No, I am not capable of mind-reading.
Your face mirrors what you are thinking and feeling. It is very easy to read. My advice for you, my child. Is to learn how to hide your mind and how to control your emotions. I do not know how dangerous the world you will inhabit but you have given me joy during our time in teaching and learning. It made me remember my descendants, and I thank you for the joy.
For that, I cannot just leave you with such a disadvantage. Not when I can help even if it is just guidance. Farewell, my child."
The monk started to blur out and reform again. In its place is a figure in blue fur clothing holding a spear. The figure didn't speak to Michael but just proceeded with its form and sets and things continue like how it went with the previous two the only difference is that there are no words exchanged. Only when the sitting session began did the both of them start to speak but only limited to what Michael had learned.
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Time was still in the mindscape but Michael didn't know that. As he learns, repeats, and questions from one avatar to the next. Michael was taking it all like a sponge.
At one point, Michael started learning about sub-bending and Michael took it all with fervor. Michael had also met many kinds of Avatar, personality-wise. From the silent to the loudest, stoic to the upbeat, cool-headed to the hot-headed, and many more. It was an adventure on its own for Michael.
When the female monk started to blur, which Michael had learned they were called Air Nomads. A gruff man in a blue coat took her place, he was also holding a board made out of ice.
Michael was perplexed because up until now an incarnation as how they call themselves came from the Water Tribe. They would have a chosen weapon but the one that is standing in front of him does not. Michael wanted to ask but was beaten as the gruff man answered the unasked question.
"Greeting flame wielder, I must apologize for I have nothing to show or teach. My time as the Avatar is during a time of peace and I have neglected my responsibilities. I did not learn the other form of bending and didn't actively sharpen my martial arts skills. Even if I did, I didn't perfect it. It has no meaning if I teach it to you.
All I can give you is some advice and a reminder. First, The most suitable time to sail is when the water is calm and the wind is strong, for the storm is not far after. Second, Never act with just the heart but include the mind for you will go blind without it. And third, Power is important for it shows might and courage but if alone, you can only go so far.
For my reminder, when you love and care never push them away. Even if your means is to protect, it will only bring more harm. You don't know what will happen if left in the dark.
That is all I have to say. One more thing, the one after me is a bit overbearing due to my negligence. I have troubled her a lot. Whatever happens, I want you to remember no matter how harsh it gets, she has a caring heart and wants you to make the best out of yourself." Finishing what he wanted to say, the gruff man started to blur but it didn't reform.
Michael just stood there in a daze, for the first time Michael was cut off from his learning fever. Looking around for anybody, Michael can only see the dark and feel the hard void under his feet. Getting there is nothing left, Michael prepares himself to escape from his mindscape since he has already learned how to do so from the Avatar.
Michael relaxed his body and his mind. Collecting everything within his space and using his intent to control them. Instead of understanding them as he did during his lesson, Michael condensed them into a point and expanded his reach through the remaining space while still focusing on the point until he felt a strain that is known as a blockade.
As he was told, Michael put pressure on the blockade. The instruction given to him by the Avatar many times over only holds to this point and after it, they say that Michael will know by himself. Not understanding, Michael just continued applying pressure until he broke through.
The moment the blockade was broken. Michael lost control of everything. He can't focus on the point and he feels like he is being washed because all that he learned is beginning to vanish. He started to feel lighter, his mind wider. Despite his panicking state. Quietude and purity reach within his being from one place to the next until he feels it in his head that makes him close his eyes in bliss.
When everything is over, Michael opens his eyes and sees himself no longer in a blank void nor is he in the building he woke up in.
Michael is now standing in a grass field, with mountains in the distance, and trees here and there. It was a breathtaking view.
"It looks like you managed to open all your chakra points. Congratulations."
Hearing someone speaking, Michael looked around but only found a rabbit a few meters away from him.
"Hello there buddy. Were you the one who spoke just now? Where are we and what are you?"
Facing the rabbit Michael asked. Not knowing why he was so calm. The rabbit looked at Michael and started to chuckle.
"To think our gatekeeper would give such an advantage and your own to make such a deal for you. Truly, that being is still feared by many."
Michael was confused about what that statement meant and asked for details but was ignored and the rabbit continued to talk.
" I am one of the four great spirits of the spirit realm. Our gatekeeper sent her regards to you and offered if you want to start a new adventure. She is willing to open her worlds for you.
On another note, here is your memory capsule that was promised to you. I have two more things to say but take it first and It will explain itself what is in it before I continue and finish my job here."
The rabbit stood on its hind legs and started to rub its body with its front paw until a purple orb popped out and it tossed it to Michael. Catching the orb, Michael placed it on his palm and observed it. The next moment, the orb disintegrated and Michale started to have visions.
"While you are finishing that, listen up. That memory is yours to keep so don't worry but everything that happens in your mindscape will be nothing but a dream for you when you wake up.
There were supposed to be two more incarnations that you would meet but there is more politics than anything else but you will be allowed to speak to them after we are finished here."
The rabbit started to tap his cheek in a thinking pose. Meanwhile, Michael started to shake his head, trying to remove the blur from his eyesight.
"Is there anything else or can I leave now?" Michael asks the rabbit in front of him.
The rabbit focuses on Michael and starts to nod. It turned and started to hop away. In its place, two figures are taking form. One is wearing green armor and the other is wearing a red robe.
After a few word exchanges, Michael started to do tasks that were given to him and learned a few things that were told would come back to him when he needed them the most and everything ended similar to how it had been previously.
After the two figures fade away. Michael observed his surroundings again and believed nothing would disturb him. Michael tried again to exit his mindscape.
(A/N: Well, that was confusing. Just try to understand and if my dear reader can point out stuff that can be better. Please, comment. END)