Bumi


 * This article is about the commander of the United Forces. For the King of Omashu, see Bumi.

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- [He is a] bit of a wild man, but the bravest commander you'll ever meet.

Commander Bumi is Aang and Katara's second child and oldest son, as well as the only non-bender among the couple's three children. He is the commander of the Second Division of the United Forces.

History
After being born to Avatar Aang and Katara, Bumi grew up and later joined the United Forces, where he became a commander.

In 170 ASC, during the Battle for Republic City, Bumi was sent a wire by General Iroh after his fleet was defeated by Equalist biplanes and was told to hide his armada at Red Sand Island until Iroh signaled him that it was clear to attack.

Bumi was later shown arriving at Air Temple Island, crowing and cackling atop his ship, much to the embarrassment of his younger brother, Tenzin, who seemed slightly annoyed at having to entertain his hyperactive brother. Jinora, Ikki, and Meelo, however, were delighted to see their uncle. Six months after arriving in Republic City, Bumi was seen at a gateway serving as the finish line to the air scooter race between Korra, Ikki, Jinora, and Meelo. Bumi waved a checkered flag as Korra passed and declared, between coughs from the dust kicked up, that Korra was the winner of the race.

Personality
When Pema asked Katara if Tenzin and his siblings were as rambunctious as her own children, Katara replied by saying that Kya and Bumi were, while Tenzin had always been "rather serious". Bumi was described by General Iroh as being a "bit of a wild man, but the bravest commander you'll ever meet". When first arriving in Republic City's harbor, Bumi let out a large bellow as his way of greeting those awaiting his arrival, proving half of Iroh's statement correct.

Trivia

 * Bumi was named after his father's childhood friend, King Bumi.
 * Both men share a rowdy, wild, and reckless personality, along with a similar dark-skinned, gruff appearance.
 * Bumi is the first known non-bender offspring of an airbender, and the second known non-airbender offspring after the birth of his older sister Kya.
 * He is also the only known child of a member of the original Team Avatar to be a non-bender.