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STATUS : Available
TITLE : Entwined Destinies*
FANDOMS : Once Upon a Time × Avatar: The Last Airbender
LOVE INTERESTS : Killian Jones, Emma Swan
TIMELINE : Season 1 ━ Season 4 AU
FACE CLAIMS : Tanaya Beatty as Nayah/Kali Waters, Martin Sensmeier as Nirro/Mikka Waters

　
SUMMARY :
Imagine a tapestry, vast and ancient, woven with the very threads of existence. For millennia, its pattern held true, a delicate balance maintained between worlds unseen. But whispers tell of a time, nearly a thousand years past, when that intricate weave began to unravel. Not a tear, nor a clean break, but a gnarled, impossible knot, twisting the very fabric of reality.

From the depths of the ethereal unknown, a surge of raw, untamed magic erupted. It was a confluence of energies so potent, so unprecedented, that it shattered the established order. Lands collided, boundaries blurred, and destinies became irrevocably intertwined. The proud, warring Four Nations, masters of earth, fire, water, and air, found themselves inexplicably bound to the mystical, whispering depths of the Enchanted Forest, a realm teeming with creatures of myth and magic, where ancient trees held secrets older than time itself.

Cultures clashed, beliefs shattered, and the very foundations of society crumbled. The people of the Four Nations, steeped in their traditions of elemental bending and political strife, were suddenly confronted with fantastical beings ━ mischievous sprites, stoic giants, and cunning sorcerers ━ all vying for survival in a landscape warped beyond recognition. The inhabitants of the Enchanted Forest, accustomed to the hidden pathways and arcane energies of their ancient woods, were forced to navigate the rigid structures and elemental conflicts of the Nations, a world both wondrous and terrifying in its unfamiliarity. Coexistence became a desperate struggle, a daily battle against prejudice, fear, and the ever-present threat of chaos.

But the universe, a sentient force in its own right, does not tolerate such imbalance. In response to this cataclysmic disruption, it stirred, reaching into the depths of its boundless power to create forces of equilibrium, anchors of hope against the encroaching darkness. From this primal source arose two intertwined destinies: the Avatar, a conduit for elemental and spiritual harmony, destined to bridge the divide between the physical and spirit worlds; and the Savior, a beacon of unwavering belief, tasked with rekindling hope in a land consumed by curses and despair.

For countless generations, these prophecies have echoed across the ages, manifesting in souls chosen to bear these heavy burdens. Across the shattered lands, individuals were born, unknowingly carrying within them the potential to fulfill these vital roles, to restore balance and usher in an era of peace. Now, the mantle of prophecy has fallen upon two siblings, born from the Southern Water Tribe.

Nayah, the elder, is the Avatar reborn, her spirit forever haunted by the echoes of past lives, a chorus of voices whispering guidance and warnings within the depths of her soul. She carries the weight of a thousand years, a legacy of elemental mastery and spiritual responsibility that threatens to consume her. But she is unaware of the extent of her burden, of the true nature of the curses she inherited with her destiny.

Nirro, her younger brother, is marked by a different kind of darkness, the Curse of the Savior. He is a child of hope, yet burdened by a power he does not understand, a destiny that casts a long shadow over his existence. Like his sister, he remains ignorant of the true nature of his curse, of the sacrifices he will be forced to make in order to fulfill his purpose.

Their paths, though intertwined, will diverge in unexpected ways. Nayah, drawn by an irresistible current, finds herself falling for a charismatic pirate, a rogue of the high seas. Their connection, forged through the fluid, adaptable element of water, defies logic and transcends the boundaries of their disparate worlds. It is a bond woven with threads of destiny, a love that could either save them both or plunge them into deeper peril.

Meanwhile, Nirro's journey takes an unforeseen turn when he and his sister are swept away by a dark curse to a place devoid of magic, a desolate realm known only as the Land Without Magic. Time becomes a prison, freezing them in a state of suspended animation for twenty-eight years. But in this strange new world, Nirro discovers an unexpected connection with a fellow Savior named Emma Swan, a woman who embodies the very essence of hope and resilience. Their bond, forged in the crucible of shared destiny and mutual understanding, may prove to be the key to breaking the curse.

ADDITIONAL NOTES :
━ First and foremost, a massive shout-out to Andrea (dunbonnet) for not only co-writing the summary with me, but for helping me merge these two worlds together by looking over the maps and magical/bending abilities with me. She spent over a day with me figuring these things out, and for that, I'm most grateful.

━ As a thank you to Andrea for helping me, she created a main character for this plot. Details for the character will be provided later. For now, I will begin sharing the plot details.

━ A millennia ago, a powerful convergence of magical energies caused the Avatar world and the Enchanted Forest to merge. This event reshaped the land, creating a hybrid landscape where bending and magic coexisted. I have specific details regarding the merging and where certain locations from ATLA can be found in the Enchanted Forest. All details will be provided to the author privately, not for spoiler reasons, but because it will be too much to include here lol. Like I said, Andrea and I spent over a day working on the map.

━ Bending is separate from magic, but they have since been intertwined after the worlds merged. Magic users find their spells affected by the elements (a fire spell might burn hotter in a Fire Nation region). Benders can learn to manipulate magical energy, amplifying their bending skills.

━ The veil between the spirit world and the physical world became thinner due the merge of both worlds near a millenia ago. Both magic users and benders can interact (carefully) with spirits, but the consequences can be unpredictable. The Unnamed Island is a nexus point between the spirit world and the combined world.

━ Nayah and Killian met in the Enchanted Forest and were separated during the dark curse. They are a pre-established relationship, but you may include flashbacks to show how they met and fell in love. We can discuss that privately, so that I can share all the details of their relationship with you.

━ Nirro and Emma are a medium burn. Although Emma is hesitant to open up her heart again, she eventually does near the end of season one because she, too, feels an inexplicable bond with Nirro due to the fact they're both Saviors and whatnot.

━ This story should be written from both Nayah and Nirro's POV, alternating between both of them, as the plot focuses on both their relationships and their sibling dynamic.

━ Nayah and Nirro hail from the Southern Water Tribe with her family. Their father's name is Kinir, and their mother's name is Iayira. (Also, Nirro is the character created by Andrea. More details about him later.)

━ As mentioned, Nayah is the Avatar reborn. Her bending abilities are exceptionally strong, but her control over all four elements is still developing when the story begins. She feels an affinity to waterbending and struggles with earthbending most of all.

━ Her spiritual guide is a wise old woman named Gran-Gran Willow, who resides in a hidden grove connected to the Great Tree of the Enchanted Forest.

━ Nayah is haunted by fragmented memories of past Avatars, particularly of Avatar Wan and Avatar Kyoshi, which influence her decisions and actions.

━ Nirro is the Savior, born with the Curse of the Savior. He was raised as a waterbender and therefore can use waterbending abilities. However, he was also born with Savior Magic (Light Magic) and often struggles to control it. He will need to learn how to hone his magical abilities, as he is more familiar with his bending abilities.

━ Both Nayah and Nirro are aware of the curse on Saviors, their mother had warned them, and Nirro will later warn Emma Swan. The effects of the Savior's Curse manifest as his prophecy draws near. They effects and details of the Savior's Curse will be shared privately with the author.

━ Nayah feels deeply for others, often putting their needs before her own. This stems from her upbringing and her inherent connection to the spiritual energies of her world. She struggles with the weight of her destiny and the potential dangers that come with it. Nayah fears the loss of control over her powers. She is scared to hurt the people she loves.

━ A small, intricate tattoo of a stylized water lily wraps around Nayah's left wrist — a symbol of purity and rebirth in both Four Nations and Enchanted Forest lore.

━ Nirro is constantly shadowed by a sense of inadequacy, a feeling that he's not strong enough, not wise enough, not worthy enough to fulfill the prophecy. He wrestles with self-doubt, questioning his ability to bring light to the darkness. This insecurity fuels a deep-seated need for validation, a yearning for someone to believe in him, to see the potential he struggles to recognize within himself.

━ Nayah and Nirro were placed in Storybrooke, Maine as silent observers, working as librarians, surrounded by stories they can no longer recall. Nayah feels an instinctual connection to water (e.g., the ocean, rivers, takes long baths, drinks a lot of water) but doesn't understand why. (It has to do with both her tribe and Killian.)

━ Nayah's cursed name is Kali Waters and Nirro's cursed name is Mikka Waters. Their parents' cursed names are Minak and Kamara Waters. Their parents' cursed background is that they are retired. Minak previously worked at the docks and Kamara was a librarian, having passed the business onto her children.

━ This plot is marked as a Season 4 AU because it does not extend beyond Season 4 and certain canon events have been changed. All details will be provided privately to the author.

━ I have some notes, which I will share privately with the author.

━ You may change the title if you want.

PASSWORD :
What was your favourite fairytale adapted into OUAT and why?