[pic: http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs20/f/2007/306/7/9/Cyx_The_EarthBender_by_F0XX.jpg (http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs20/f/2007/306/7/9/Cyx_The_EarthBender_by_F0XX.jpg)  only with shorter hair.  Still spikes up, but when let down it covers his ears and hangs in his eyes.]<br/><br/>Brock sighed and inhaled deeply.  He was sitting in the circle around many earth bending masters and leaders from around the earth and water nations.  Hours ago he just learned he was the new avatar, which explained a lot he supposed.  The blackouts he had during parts of the war when the fire nation attacked, which could now be described to him as the 'avatar state', before everyone just said he had fainted and nothing happened.  Also it explained how he mastered the earth element and bending so much faster than his friends while growing up, he had the advantage.<br/><br/>It was all so much to take in, he calmed himself by meditating while sitting in the circle, his yes closed so he could not see everyone stare at him.  He took in a deep breath and released it.  He was the avatar, and now he was charged to save the world.  Even though he tried to remain composed, he could feel the cool air licking at the sweat on his bare chest and abs.<br/><br/>The ceremony was complete, now all that was left was for him to be introduced to his two masters.  One from the water tribe, and they managed to find one who was against the ways of the fire nation to join their cause.  he was nervous, having two sensei at one time?  He knew he needed to learn the elements as quick as possible but he was frightened.  Without the air element he would never be at full strength unless in avatar state.  The incomplete of the four bending powers was the downfall of the last avatar before him, he did not want to be that same mistake and have the same weakness.  Swallowing hard he opened his eyes and looked forward, hearing cheering and exclamations as more leaders arrived to discuss future war plans and the avatar.  His bending masters seemed to be approaching as well.  Gathering up his courage he stood up to face them.