Unrest

[cyclicalitymods]

A medium-sized group of people have decided to take matters into their own hands. In the middle of the night, they split apart and casually make their way through different parts of the city. And then suddenly, all across the city, homes and apartments catch fire; some buildings, specifically businesses, collapse due to suddenly unstable ground; other areas near water are completely flooded.

It's not long before most, if not all of the suspects are apprehended, but quite a bit of damage has been done. Boroughs 3, 4 and 5 were hit the hardest for what seems to be due to the fact most of the refugees live in those areas. Some parts of the Spirit Wilds also have some damage, but the spirits were quick to chase away the vandals from their home.

For anyone awake at this late hour, word is quickly spreading and the blame is being squarely placed on the shoulders of the refugees. At least, that's why the the vandals claim to have done it. They're taking all the resources...! That... the group just destroyed. Apparently if they can't have them, neither can the refugees. Most of the members of the group seem to be members of the Triads. Apparently they felt the need to be "heroic."

For those not awake, well, they probably will wake up soon. The earth begins to rumble and shake violently all throughout Republic City, much too strong for even a large group of earthbenders. A few more buildings fall victim to damages from debris.

The shaking stops after a solid three minutes or so, but throughout the night, strong aftershocks will shake the city. What's of interest is what happened during the earthquake. On Air Temple Island, a bunch of spiritual energy has gathered. The result of the gathered spirits is a ball of energy that fiercely glows a red color. Sparks of red leap away from the gathered energy and apparently draw in quite the impressive strike of lightning! Hopefully the airbenders won't mind a giant red glowing thing of doom right where the symbol for Tui and La used to be.

Someone could investigate. It's dark and the glow from the ball of energy can be seen for a few miles, although as time goes on the glow will subside a bit, but not completely.

[ Tags from this account will probably come tomorrow. We'll comment back about the red thing of doom, but otherwise let us know if you want us for stuff. Otherwise, feel free to NPC some things. Catch a runaway or two, etc. ]

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Re: stupid thing didn't notify me. bleh

[phoenixstrut]

When the dragon growled, Dove immediately took a few steps back, then quite a few more when she realized its intentions. She put herself next to Bolin, giving him plenty of room to help until everything had been settled and sighing heavily as she shoved her hair back out of her face. "I-- yeah. Yeah we do."

When it seemed clear to approach, the young woman immediately went back to Zuko's side to asses the situation and help him onto safer ground away from the dust and rubble...if he could move at all.

[lordhotman]

Zuko accepted the help, managing to get up with a groan and a pained expression. One of his legs was broken, so he didn't put any weight on it, hobbling along with Dove with one arm around her shoulder and the other clutching his side. A cut on his head also bleeding slowly.

"Thank you," he told them all softly. Certainly glad and appreciative that they had even found him.

Though Zuko paused and blinked up at the earthbender that had saved him, when he apparently recognized who he was.

"Uh... yes?"

Druk just looked on patiently, following wherever they moved his young friend.

[lavamylife]

When Zuko acknowledges Bolin's claim that it is, indeed, himself, his jaw drops in shock. "But, you're... supposed to be... 80-something years old!" He looks between Zuko and Dove with just some sort of bewilderment. "But you look just like the statue of yourself over at the train station. Actually, no, you look younger than the statue at the train station!"

But then he realizes that Zuko is still weak on his... foot and that his other foot is obviously broken. "Well, hold that thought, I guess. I can get you to the hospital fast. Just stand next to me, and try to keep your balance, alright?" After all, if this is indeed Lord Zuko, well, that was an important thing to do, right? Besides, would her tigerdillo even let him leave right this moment. "And Pabu, you just stay tucked in there, okay." The fire ferret gives out a brief noise before his apparent stomach rustles slightly.

Once they've done that, Bolin broadens his stance, lowers his hands, and then pulls upward, pulling a solid block of earth up out of the street. And then with a gentle shove, the block begins to move along the earth behind him en route to the hospital.