Akira sighed forlornly, running a finger along the rim of his glass. The amber liquid that half-filled it barely stirred. That was the feeling most people got when staying out in the streets of Xian after dark. He was already heading to the door without waiting for a reply, not taking notice of the grateful looks the old couple gave him. Pourtant, Yukiko et son père reçoivent l’ordre d’en capturer un pour le cruel shogun des îles de Shima. Eventually he will leave this city, willingly or otherwise.". "That's true." He was leaning against the tree trunk, but he didn't feel stiff or itchy from the rough bark. "I'm sorry if my brother was bothering you, ma'am. She shrugged. The spirit coughed. Akira thought, petting Kiki's back. "You girls alright?" (1990– ). Lovecraft Country, le bilan de la saison 1. A kick sent the slab flying at Junpei, who just barely dodge the large piece of concrete that flew close to his head. Reading the Rise of Kyoshi had certainly inspired me to take a crack at it. "I don't know. Jian said and took a sip of his drink. When Akira woke up the next morning, he found himself not inside his nice, comfy bed, but resting against a large tree out in his family's garden. People were dropping like flies from dehydration. Fate, however, separates them when Fuuma's mother died under a mysterious circumstances. Jian finished his tea and stood up, glaring at the group at the entrance. "Here comes the wicked witch." The author would like to thank you for your continued support. He asked. This story is a next generation Avatar fic, taking place 80 years after the end of LOK, in a world that has changed a lot thanks to not only the existence of the third spirit portal, but also many other events that took place in between. The future of the universe rests on one young man, Kamui Shiro, who must destroy either the ... See full summary ». Akira greeted him with a smile. "You're sure to get more responsibilities in the coming days after this. I decided to try my hand at writing a story about a morally gray Avatar raised in the world of organized crime, who isn't hesitant to smite some fools that piss him off. "Maybe I was just at the wrong place in the wrong time. Akira already knew what was coming as soon as she turned towards him and bowed her head. [La Voie des rois - Brandon Sanderson]. Akira thought. I've got five more bottles cooling down in the refrigerator. She looked over at the statue. He raised a hand for everyone to settle down before speaking. Jian was reading through the newspaper and came across yet another article about a spirit attack that occurred just a night ago. Trust me, if you pulled this stuff with my brother, he'd toss you into the Nuwa River without a second thought." "I wanted to talk about the spirit attack you came back from. Society is similar to the 1980s, with old school television, camcorders and video tapes. Jade slashed her fans and sent to low powered air blades at the first firebender. "That makes three. They were more akin to very fancy dinners or lunches where family members and high ranking triad members attended to celebrate the growth of the family head's children. "Come on, Yuki, Jian's inside. He has hundreds covering this city alone. This film is for Fantasy fans, others will probably not enjoy it as much. I'm pretty sure my aunt's planning some overly fancy party to celebrate turning sixteen." Xuan looked like he was going to run the airbender through with an earth spear. "Really? The spirit reached out to grab at the monster cat, but an air blast to the head caused her to slam into a light pole. ", Akira couldn't hold back the yawn he gave and Xuan smiled. He muttered angrily. ", "Shame, I was hoping to rough up a Nomad." ", "Well, we can't all have large families like Fire Nation nobles." In the ninety five years since the creation of the third spirit portal, the world had changed in many ways, even more so following the Surge. "Okay, now you die.". You're getting better with those claws of yours.". Had a nice sleep?" Akira ran a hand through his messy black hair and smiled with boyish awkwardness. Akira smiled down at the little tenko. A swift air blade sent him tumbling onto his back and he didn't get up. ", "Shut it, monkey boy." He laughed. ", Jade rolled her eyes but couldn't keep the grin off her face. But as he readied for another attack, Akira was already on him, leaping through the air and lashing out with a kick to the face. Hua changed the radio channel to something more lighthearted, as every radio station was talking nonstop about the anniversary of a terrible disaster that occurred decades ago. Akira felt bad for the poor guy, she was quite the looker. Folding up her fans, Hua proceeded to unleash a barrage of blasts of compressed air at the poor man. Akira lifted Kiki into his arms, who glared up at the giant spirit. One of his bodyguards sat across from him, keeping a vigilant eye out on the other patrons without looking out of place. He had black hair that reached a little past his ears and slightly covered his surprisingly bright green eyes. ", "Eh, sometimes we make sacrifices for the greater good." I have five books planed for this series, but I'm just posting this chap to see how it goes. "What's the matter, Jade? "That's it for me tonight. Record of Lodoss War, is, simply the best anime series I've ever seen. "So that's him, huh?" She looked back down at him. Akira paused and sighed, knowing exactly who that was. Akira said as soon as he entered the office. This FAQ is empty. The old man exclaimed. It was clear they didn't belong there, and the other guests all associates of Xuan, knew that too. "Nonsense, Akira, it means you're becoming a man now." Jade could already hear the police sirens down the street. "This month's the summer solstice. "I'll even pay for the damages. "I'm pretty sure this is going to bruise tomorrow.". The Red Lotus-an anarchic group that broke off from the Red Lotus preaching a return to the natural way of things through the dissolution of borders and nations. "Kiki, you little traitor." He said, rubbing the back of his head. Jian commented with a raised eyebrow. "Same. Said Akira, sheepishly brushing the tip of his nose with his forefinger. The solstice is a few days away, so there's that. Akira got up and ran over to the statue, not noticing that the blue lady was gone the minute he took his eyes off her. She hissed in pain and slammed her lower half on the ground, throwing him off, but he bent more rocks from the street at her, pelting her body with large chunks of concrete that shattered against her upper body. "So glad to see her again.". It was a reply that only those close to him would expect at a time like this. He cleared his throat and nodded to them. She howled and roared and struggled to get him off, but in her distraction, she didn't see Jade limping behind her until she shot an air blade that bisected the woman at the waist. The spirits that lived within large cities like Republic City and Xian were either lesser spirits or were shapeshifters that hid among the populace getting drunk off the collective emotions of humanity. He answered. "I got a call from my contact." ", The receptionist didn't take long to cave in. "I tried getting answers from her, but she just laughed in my face.". Hua narrowed her eyes. "I guess. The centipede woman stood on her many insectoid legs as her beady black eyes scanned over the girls and settled on Akira. A slender leg slid out of the car, followed by a slender body belonging to a woman of astounding beauty. "Blue…lady?" "But it's not that bad. "If this…is how strong you are, then I'm disappointed…to think you're humanity's bridge to our kind…". Soon the one quiet night air was alight with the sounds of explosions going off like firecrackers, smoke and debris flying everywhere behind the fleeing car. On disait éteinte la race des griffons, ces créatures mythiques menées par les danseurs d’orage. "How can you sleep under a tree and not break your spine like a twig? Akira remarked. "Yay." Akira found himself falling asleep under the massive tree that his mother had planted back when she and his father were dating. I come here with a representative of the Order of the White Lotus to announce the identity of the next Avatar.". ", "I'm doing fine, Akira. "So how did you girls find me so quickly?" Taking him back home.'. Suddenly the ground in front of the car exploded, causing Hua to serve to the side to avoid the vehicle being flipped over. And if those spirits were hostile, then Kiki would act very aggressive. "Come on, birthday boy, wash up so we can finally celebrate you becoming a man.". Most popular Most recent. 2000-2020 : 20 ans de fantasy avec Elbakin.net ! Blood spurted from his out of date punk rock jacket as the sharp blade of air tore into his flesh and he stumbled back in pain. He pointed at the statue behind her. She hissed, but was silenced by a rock to the face. Jade and Hua also traded curious looks with the odd woman brave, or stupid, enough to dare interrupted the leader of the Iron Fan. ", Akira rolled his eyes. Ask. Add the first question. "I do. Augmented by Jade's airbending, the folded up fan slammed right into the base of the firebender's throat, making him gag and choke, allowing her to slash another smaller air blade right into his chest. The Earth Union and United Republic got it worst, with the Water Tribes coming in for a close second. Xuan didn't care what those White Lotus plebeians said, if anything happened to his son, he'll make it his life's mission to ensure that they never see the light of day again. The smiles, the jokes, they were all just formalities to show respect to the triad leader's son, even though Jigen probably thought he didn't deserve it. Akira looked to his right and saw the blue lady from his dreams sitting next to him. She looked as bored as he felt, but she hid it well as the guests arrived. Akira hummed. Seems humans have a way of disappointing me endlessly. I think Hua's already on my scent." They were simple hostesses just doing their job and your thugs treated them like common street walkers." She squeaked when she fell onto top of him and he settled her into his lap. By the traditions of the Fa family, this means that he is of age to gain more influence within the Triad and its dealings. Junpei gave a little nod and Akira smiled. Hua muttered. 'Probably the solstice. Jian asked. "Okay.". "Nice summer night we're having, huh?". Quote. >La Guerre du Lotus, Titre VO: The Lotus War (Ce Cycle est En Cours). Kiki purred and tapped his arm with her tiny paws. 'Good to know I can count on those girls to get the job done.' The bartender grinned and turned away while the young woman, still ignoring her annoyed boyfriend, watched on curiously. As the second largest city in the Earth Union that harbored both humans and spirits, Xian had quickly became infamous for producing a rather large amount of dangerous spirits that had adapted to the urban lifestyle of humans for the sole purpose of hunting them. "How long do you think it'll be before your brother hears about our little tussle in the street?" "Where do you think you're going? You should see him down a whole bottle of fire whiskey. "You're going to throw that little furball at me? ", "Really?" His expression, stern and no-nonsense, said that he was not a guy who played around. No surprise there, Asami Sato was as much as a hero to young girls everywhere as Bolin was to aspiring mover stars. Akira grinned. He felt a pang in his chest, as if seeing this poor old woman look so sad and lost made him sad in turn. Akira smiled, though he was inwardly praying for this circus act to be done already.