Post by Teяa253 on Oct 18, 2008 3:39:58 GMT 1
the 16th installment of my series...
more and more characters! augh!
overpowered teenaged benders? who do I think I am? Mike and Bryan!?!
or are these kids just good actors?
CHAPTER 16: TRIP TO THE FIRE NATION
“So how many insanely powerful benders do you expect to find that are under the age of 18, eh, Zak?” Koara asked, chuckling. She, Zakura, Aiku, and Taki had gone out and about,
“Even one will make the difference,” Zakura replied, “I’m actually going to stop by with the Secret Service and take a little trip to the Fire Nation. Fire is power; if there’s anyone with crazy abilities, the Fire Nation is our best bet. Are you three in for coming?”
“So that means I’m not gonna see Cheng-Cheng for that long,” said Taki,
“Aye,” said Zakura, rolling her eyes and waggling her fingers “‘Cheng-Cheng’ will still be here for you when we return.”
“Geez, Zak,” said Taki, “I’m not THAT attached to him. Take a joke. Go back to being the “I-don’t-give-a-crap-about-anything” Zak you used to be. You were much more entertaining, even when you barged in on me.”
“I wish I could, Taki,” said Zak, “but manipulating children is serious business to me. Children are precious. Don’t ever forget that.”
“What do you mean,” Aiku asked, “is this a part of little Zak-Zak we Four Benders haven’t seen yet?”
Zakura answered him with an uppercut to the jaw.
“Never call me “Zak-Zak” again—ever.” She growled.
“Zak, look,” said Aiku, taking her aside, and since Zak knew she was about to be chastised, she fixed his jaw.
“What is it, Ike,” she snapped,
“You seriously need to calm down. You act like this is something completely foreign to you—like someone slapped you in the face with this. You have been aware of Xin Shing’s warnings for years. What gives this time; why are you so upset?”
“None of you seem to realize just how much children mean to me,” she said darkly, “to hear of them being used like tools... that’s not going to sit well with me, alright?”
“Alright, Zak,” said Taki, “we get it. Now seriously, just calm down, alright? Don’t take your anger out on us. We’re on your side. We’re here to help you; to keep you out of The Order’s clutches.”
Zakura grumbled. “The Order,” she muttered, “the order,”
“Zakura,” said Koara, “there is another thing I love about you—when you’re frustrated about something deep, you always have a subtle way of showing it. Tell us what’s wrong. If even someone as rebellious as Taki is avidly supporting you, you can tell the rest of us.”
“I’d hit you for that remark,” said Taki, “but I’d probably break your arm.”
“That’s true,” Koara laughed, “come back 70 years ago and say that and I’d have you down in a second.”
“So,” said Taki, changing the subject again, “Zakura, you can tell us what’s the matter. Koara’s right. If someone as rebellious as me is willing to listen, then we have your back.”
Zakura grumbled. “Fine,” she said, “it was a visit I had to the spirit world last night, okay?”
“Zak,” Aiku warned, “we’re not in private. You can’t be saying things like that too loud. If your identity gets out right now we’re all screwed.”
“Anyways,” said Zakura, taking no notice, “if the order gets me where they want me, they’ll end the avatar cycle forever. They have something that can force me into the avatar state. They can kill me—end it forever. I don’t care if I die—it just means they’ll spend another 23 years trying to find the Fire Nation baby. If they get me while I’m going all-avatar on them though it’s done; the avatar cycle ends, and I’ll have to be known as the one who messed it all up.”
“Look, Zak,” said Taki, “we’re here for you. You want to take us to the Fire Nation, we’re following you. It is not our job to question your objectives, but to go along with them. It’s not Ryuka that leads this operation; it’s you.”
“You three would really go on a wild ostrich-horse chase just because I think there are a couple of fire nation kids getting manipulated by Xin Shing; you seriously would?”
“Aye,” Koara replied, “I’m pretty sure anyone, even Mulan or Kimiko, would agree to go with you if you asked them. We’re the elite band chosen by you, the avatar herself, Zakura. We follow you to the end of this war or the end of our lives.”
Zakura smiled.
“And the avatar thanks you for that. All she ever wanted was to be like everyone else. She doesn’t want this war anymore than the next person. I just want to be able to do what I want when I want.”
“There’s an easy answer, Zak-Zak,” Aiku laughed, “just kick Xin Shing’s sorry soul into 4 months ago; problem solved.”
Zakura raised her fist and glared at Aiku. Zakura was a head and a half shorter than him. She was a couple of inches shorter than Koara as well. Aiku was also taller than average.
“You’ll get off the hook this time, Ike,” she said, hitting his arm, “be thankful you’re taller than me.”
“That’s not too hard of a feat,” Koara laughed, “that little Kimiko girl is almost taller than you, and she’s tiny.”
“Shut up, grandma, or I’ll break you in half right now” Zakura laughed, and Koara laughed back.
“There’s the Zak we know and love,” Taki chuckled, “so where’s the joke about what me and Cheng did last night?”
“You and Cheng did something last night,” Zakura exclaimed,
“Now that you mention it, no we didn’t.” Taki replied,
“When’s the baby due,” Zakura asked, laughing, and Taki blushed,
“No, we didn’t do THAT,” she exclaimed, laughing, “and I’m glad you’re back to normal, Zakura.”
“Me too,” Zakura chuckled, “so tell me, when IS that baby due?”
“I’m not pregnant,” Taki exclaimed, “me and Cheng didn’t do that!”
“Uh-huh,” Zakura muttered, “anyways, I’m off to the Fire Nation. You all coming with me now,”
“Of course,” Koara replied, “let’s go.”
Because of Zakura’s relationship to the Royal Family, they did not question who her and her friends were. She did tip them with a little extra gold. After all, Zakura had been making regular visits to the palace, disguised as one of her sisters. Zakura might have been rough and scraggly, but she could dress up real nice and fancy and make it look good when she wanted to. She was the 2nd child out of 4.
Her older brother had been killed in a war against the Avatar Guard, and since he had lorded over her claiming to know she was the avatar and constantly threatening to rat her out, Zakura did not really miss him. As a result, her younger sister was next in line to the throne, since Zakura had run away. Nonetheless, Zakura was truly and rightfully an Earth kingdom princess. It was not that she was a “rebellious princess” but rather, a “rebellious child”. Zakura did not mind being a princess, and used it to her advantage whenever possible by showing her royal seal. She was surprised at how unaware people were. When people DID find out, she usually just hit them and moved on. Nonetheless, they were able to get on board a ship towards the Fire Nation. They passed by the Northern Water Tribe along the way, where they picked up some Water Tribe people and others were dropped off.
“Why did you take this boat,” Taki asked, watching the people get on or off, and Zakura smirked,
“No reason actually,” she replied, “but... oh, maybe there WAS a reason.”
She pointed where a set of twin waterbenders had climbed on. They looked about 13 or 14 at the oldest. They paid their fare with small money, meaning that they probably raised that money themselves.
“Perhaps its fate,” Zakura shrugged, and decided to wait until they were comfortable before talking to them. It was nightfall by the time they had reached the Northern Water Tribe, and so their course was now set for the Fire Nation. Aiku, Zakura, Taki, and Koara decided to wait until the next morning before Zakura was going to talk to those children.
The next morning they learned that they had traveled pretty far during the night, and that it was starting to get warmer. Zakura was looking for the two waterbenders, but instead, they ran into her. The boy had been chasing the girl for fun, and she had hit headlong into Zakura and fell flat on her back. During that split-second, Zakura noticed that the girl was only about a head shorter than her.
“Dang, I’m short,” she muttered, and then took the girl’s hand and helped her back onto her feet. The boy had stopped a few feet behind.
“Don’t hurt her,” he said, and Zakura smiled, still holding the girl’s hand.
“I would never do that,” she said, and embraced the girl before letting er go. She looked slightly frightened, but Zakura was not about to let them off that quickly.
“I’m not going to hurt you,” she said, “I’m just another Earth Kingdom woman. I’m not part of The Order of the Avatar Slayer.”
This got the attention of the children. They suddenly embraced her.
“Thank you,” said the little girl, “They are monstrous.”
“Anytime,” said Zakura, “if you two promise not to tell anyone, I’ll tell you an awesome secret. First, I need to know your ages and names.”
“My name is Maric,” said the boy, “and this is my younger sister Malak. We’re both 14 years old.”
“Alright,” said Zakura, noticing the innocent looks on their faces. Either these children were really good actors or were sincere. Zakura decided to trust them. She keened close to them and whispered, “You know the avatar; well, I’m that avatar they’re trying to slay.”
The children remains speechless, but looked like they were going to idolize Zakura forever. This only helped Zakura’s pride, but on a more positive note, it had gained them some new little friends on their Trip to the Fire Nation.
~Azula~
more and more characters! augh!
overpowered teenaged benders? who do I think I am? Mike and Bryan!?!
or are these kids just good actors?
CHAPTER 16: TRIP TO THE FIRE NATION
“So how many insanely powerful benders do you expect to find that are under the age of 18, eh, Zak?” Koara asked, chuckling. She, Zakura, Aiku, and Taki had gone out and about,
“Even one will make the difference,” Zakura replied, “I’m actually going to stop by with the Secret Service and take a little trip to the Fire Nation. Fire is power; if there’s anyone with crazy abilities, the Fire Nation is our best bet. Are you three in for coming?”
“So that means I’m not gonna see Cheng-Cheng for that long,” said Taki,
“Aye,” said Zakura, rolling her eyes and waggling her fingers “‘Cheng-Cheng’ will still be here for you when we return.”
“Geez, Zak,” said Taki, “I’m not THAT attached to him. Take a joke. Go back to being the “I-don’t-give-a-crap-about-anything” Zak you used to be. You were much more entertaining, even when you barged in on me.”
“I wish I could, Taki,” said Zak, “but manipulating children is serious business to me. Children are precious. Don’t ever forget that.”
“What do you mean,” Aiku asked, “is this a part of little Zak-Zak we Four Benders haven’t seen yet?”
Zakura answered him with an uppercut to the jaw.
“Never call me “Zak-Zak” again—ever.” She growled.
“Zak, look,” said Aiku, taking her aside, and since Zak knew she was about to be chastised, she fixed his jaw.
“What is it, Ike,” she snapped,
“You seriously need to calm down. You act like this is something completely foreign to you—like someone slapped you in the face with this. You have been aware of Xin Shing’s warnings for years. What gives this time; why are you so upset?”
“None of you seem to realize just how much children mean to me,” she said darkly, “to hear of them being used like tools... that’s not going to sit well with me, alright?”
“Alright, Zak,” said Taki, “we get it. Now seriously, just calm down, alright? Don’t take your anger out on us. We’re on your side. We’re here to help you; to keep you out of The Order’s clutches.”
Zakura grumbled. “The Order,” she muttered, “the order,”
“Zakura,” said Koara, “there is another thing I love about you—when you’re frustrated about something deep, you always have a subtle way of showing it. Tell us what’s wrong. If even someone as rebellious as Taki is avidly supporting you, you can tell the rest of us.”
“I’d hit you for that remark,” said Taki, “but I’d probably break your arm.”
“That’s true,” Koara laughed, “come back 70 years ago and say that and I’d have you down in a second.”
“So,” said Taki, changing the subject again, “Zakura, you can tell us what’s the matter. Koara’s right. If someone as rebellious as me is willing to listen, then we have your back.”
Zakura grumbled. “Fine,” she said, “it was a visit I had to the spirit world last night, okay?”
“Zak,” Aiku warned, “we’re not in private. You can’t be saying things like that too loud. If your identity gets out right now we’re all screwed.”
“Anyways,” said Zakura, taking no notice, “if the order gets me where they want me, they’ll end the avatar cycle forever. They have something that can force me into the avatar state. They can kill me—end it forever. I don’t care if I die—it just means they’ll spend another 23 years trying to find the Fire Nation baby. If they get me while I’m going all-avatar on them though it’s done; the avatar cycle ends, and I’ll have to be known as the one who messed it all up.”
“Look, Zak,” said Taki, “we’re here for you. You want to take us to the Fire Nation, we’re following you. It is not our job to question your objectives, but to go along with them. It’s not Ryuka that leads this operation; it’s you.”
“You three would really go on a wild ostrich-horse chase just because I think there are a couple of fire nation kids getting manipulated by Xin Shing; you seriously would?”
“Aye,” Koara replied, “I’m pretty sure anyone, even Mulan or Kimiko, would agree to go with you if you asked them. We’re the elite band chosen by you, the avatar herself, Zakura. We follow you to the end of this war or the end of our lives.”
Zakura smiled.
“And the avatar thanks you for that. All she ever wanted was to be like everyone else. She doesn’t want this war anymore than the next person. I just want to be able to do what I want when I want.”
“There’s an easy answer, Zak-Zak,” Aiku laughed, “just kick Xin Shing’s sorry soul into 4 months ago; problem solved.”
Zakura raised her fist and glared at Aiku. Zakura was a head and a half shorter than him. She was a couple of inches shorter than Koara as well. Aiku was also taller than average.
“You’ll get off the hook this time, Ike,” she said, hitting his arm, “be thankful you’re taller than me.”
“That’s not too hard of a feat,” Koara laughed, “that little Kimiko girl is almost taller than you, and she’s tiny.”
“Shut up, grandma, or I’ll break you in half right now” Zakura laughed, and Koara laughed back.
“There’s the Zak we know and love,” Taki chuckled, “so where’s the joke about what me and Cheng did last night?”
“You and Cheng did something last night,” Zakura exclaimed,
“Now that you mention it, no we didn’t.” Taki replied,
“When’s the baby due,” Zakura asked, laughing, and Taki blushed,
“No, we didn’t do THAT,” she exclaimed, laughing, “and I’m glad you’re back to normal, Zakura.”
“Me too,” Zakura chuckled, “so tell me, when IS that baby due?”
“I’m not pregnant,” Taki exclaimed, “me and Cheng didn’t do that!”
“Uh-huh,” Zakura muttered, “anyways, I’m off to the Fire Nation. You all coming with me now,”
“Of course,” Koara replied, “let’s go.”
Because of Zakura’s relationship to the Royal Family, they did not question who her and her friends were. She did tip them with a little extra gold. After all, Zakura had been making regular visits to the palace, disguised as one of her sisters. Zakura might have been rough and scraggly, but she could dress up real nice and fancy and make it look good when she wanted to. She was the 2nd child out of 4.
Her older brother had been killed in a war against the Avatar Guard, and since he had lorded over her claiming to know she was the avatar and constantly threatening to rat her out, Zakura did not really miss him. As a result, her younger sister was next in line to the throne, since Zakura had run away. Nonetheless, Zakura was truly and rightfully an Earth kingdom princess. It was not that she was a “rebellious princess” but rather, a “rebellious child”. Zakura did not mind being a princess, and used it to her advantage whenever possible by showing her royal seal. She was surprised at how unaware people were. When people DID find out, she usually just hit them and moved on. Nonetheless, they were able to get on board a ship towards the Fire Nation. They passed by the Northern Water Tribe along the way, where they picked up some Water Tribe people and others were dropped off.
“Why did you take this boat,” Taki asked, watching the people get on or off, and Zakura smirked,
“No reason actually,” she replied, “but... oh, maybe there WAS a reason.”
She pointed where a set of twin waterbenders had climbed on. They looked about 13 or 14 at the oldest. They paid their fare with small money, meaning that they probably raised that money themselves.
“Perhaps its fate,” Zakura shrugged, and decided to wait until they were comfortable before talking to them. It was nightfall by the time they had reached the Northern Water Tribe, and so their course was now set for the Fire Nation. Aiku, Zakura, Taki, and Koara decided to wait until the next morning before Zakura was going to talk to those children.
The next morning they learned that they had traveled pretty far during the night, and that it was starting to get warmer. Zakura was looking for the two waterbenders, but instead, they ran into her. The boy had been chasing the girl for fun, and she had hit headlong into Zakura and fell flat on her back. During that split-second, Zakura noticed that the girl was only about a head shorter than her.
“Dang, I’m short,” she muttered, and then took the girl’s hand and helped her back onto her feet. The boy had stopped a few feet behind.
“Don’t hurt her,” he said, and Zakura smiled, still holding the girl’s hand.
“I would never do that,” she said, and embraced the girl before letting er go. She looked slightly frightened, but Zakura was not about to let them off that quickly.
“I’m not going to hurt you,” she said, “I’m just another Earth Kingdom woman. I’m not part of The Order of the Avatar Slayer.”
This got the attention of the children. They suddenly embraced her.
“Thank you,” said the little girl, “They are monstrous.”
“Anytime,” said Zakura, “if you two promise not to tell anyone, I’ll tell you an awesome secret. First, I need to know your ages and names.”
“My name is Maric,” said the boy, “and this is my younger sister Malak. We’re both 14 years old.”
“Alright,” said Zakura, noticing the innocent looks on their faces. Either these children were really good actors or were sincere. Zakura decided to trust them. She keened close to them and whispered, “You know the avatar; well, I’m that avatar they’re trying to slay.”
The children remains speechless, but looked like they were going to idolize Zakura forever. This only helped Zakura’s pride, but on a more positive note, it had gained them some new little friends on their Trip to the Fire Nation.
~Azula~
