Episode 1 - The awakening

A cold, damp wind rustled through the leaves outside the orphanage. Inside, Atra lay in a small, uncomfortable bed, memories swirling through his mind like a storm. He had just awoken from a fevered sleep, his body aching from the previous abuse by Eliza, the cruel caretaker. Yet, within him stirred memories not his own, but those of a powerful being: Lu Xing, the Great God of the ancient Atra Empire.

As Atra tried to reconcile these memories with his current reality, a soft knock came at the door. Angie, his younger sister, entered the room with a worried expression on her face.

Angie: "Atra, are you okay? You’ve been so distant since yesterday. Did Eliza hurt you again?"

Atra looked at her, the pain and concern in her eyes pulling him back to the present. He realized that despite his divine past, Angie was his only anchor in this new world.

Atra (thinking): "I am no longer Lu Xing, the omnipotent god. I am Atra, and Angie is my responsibility."

He reached out and took her hand, his grip firm but gentle.

Atra: "I'm fine, Angie. I promise. From now on, things will be different. I won’t let anyone hurt you again."

Angie’s eyes widened, and she smiled through her tears. This new resolve in her brother gave her a glimmer of hope.

The next morning, Atra woke early, the memories of his past life still vivid in his mind. He felt a strange mix of weakness and strength. His powers were gone, but his knowledge and experience as Lu Xing were intact. He knew he had to start planning his path forward.

As he dressed, he heard a commotion downstairs. He walked quietly to the top of the staircase and saw Eliza berating Angie, who was trying to help prepare breakfast.

Eliza: "You useless girl! Can’t you do anything right?"

Angie flinched at the harsh words, but before Eliza could raise her hand, Atra descended the stairs with a calm yet commanding presence.

Atra: "Eliza, that's enough."

The room fell silent. Eliza turned to face Atra, her eyes narrowing.

Eliza: "And who do you think you are, speaking to me like that?"

Atra: "I’m her brother, and from now on, you will treat her with respect. If you don’t, you’ll regret it."

Eliza’s face twisted with rage, but something in Atra’s eyes made her hesitate. There was an intensity, an authority that hadn’t been there before. She turned away, muttering under her breath, but she didn’t raise her hand again.

Later that day, Angie and Atra went for a walk in the nearby woods. It was a rare moment of peace in their tumultuous lives. Angie looked up at her brother, curiosity in her eyes.

Angie: "Atra, what happened to you? You’re so different now."

Atra paused, considering how much to tell her. He decided on the truth, or at least part of it.

Atra: "I had a dream, Angie. A dream where I was someone powerful, someone who could protect you and everyone else. When I woke up, I knew I had to change. I have to be stronger."

Angie nodded, though she didn’t fully understand. She trusted her brother, and that was enough for now.

That evening, as they returned to the orphanage, they found a letter waiting for them on Atra’s bed. It bore an ancient seal, one that sent a shiver down his spine. He opened it cautiously, revealing a message that made his heart race.

Lin Feng's Letter: "Master, we never betrayed you. We were controlled. Meet me at the old temple in the Forbidden Forest."

Atra’s mind raced. Lin Feng, his first student, was alive and reaching out to him. The words "we were controlled" echoed in his mind. What had truly happened a million years ago?

Atra: "Angie, we need to go on a journey. It might be dangerous, but I promise to protect you."

Angie: "Where are we going?"

Atra: "To find the truth."

As night fell, Atra and Angie prepared for their journey to the Forbidden Forest, unaware of the dangers that awaited them. Atra felt a mix of fear and excitement. His past was calling, and with it, the chance to reclaim his power and protect his sister from the darkness that threatened them both.

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