Post by Teяa253 on Dec 21, 2008 3:45:15 GMT 1
this chapter's just plain weird...
these three are definitely the most mysterious characters in my series...
so yeah, it might leave some confused. that's my disclaimer before this 51st chapter of my gorious series...
CHAPTER 51: MICHIKO, FUKUDA, AND KATARA
One thing Katara never knew about practicing when she was in The Northern Water Tribe was that she was being watched. She never thought that anyone would find her out where she was, but there was one person who did; a mysterious man by the name of Fukuda.
He was the Water Chief set up by Xin Shing, and his wife’s name was Michiko. They supported The Order, but almost seemed neutral. However, they had heard Ayumi’s bad stories about Katara, and so Fukuda called upon his wife to execute a deadly technique known chiefly by the female world leaders. Similarly, just like it was easier for a woman to learn this technique, they were also more vulnerable to it than men.
Katara was blasting fire and lightning at the sky and in every direction, trying to gain control over it, and for a girl her age, she was doing quite well. She was muttering something to herself, and Fukuda had returned to the base and warned Michiko of it.
“She seems obsessed with The Dark Warrior,” he told her, “the one some know as The Warrior of the Black Hand.”
“But didn’t he die,” Michiko asked, “for I recall former Chief Tenoko being the one to send him to his watery grave,”
“Aye,” Fukuda replied, “but the armor was recovered by the Fire Nation and taken to the palace. Lady Ayumi and Lord Orzon also say that he has returned. This time though, it is a woman impersonating him.”
“A woman,” Michiko exclaimed, “but does anyone know of the identity of this woman, or do we have no leads?”
“We have nothing,” Fukuda replied, “no one does. It had been theorized that it was Katara Altina II, but after the glorious loss we faced at The Dark Warrior’s hand at the Northern Base, that was all but disproved.”
“And why is that,” Michiko asked,
“Because her family was there,” Fukuda replied, “and that’s the only thing she’s professed to ever care about. The problem with that girl is that she doesn’t realize just how many people know her.”
“But you said she seemed obsessed with The Dark Warrior,” said Michiko, “you said she was muttering something about ‘keeping up’ with her.”
“She was,” Fukuda replied, “but what is your point?”
“My point is,” said Michiko, grinning, “is that might be a lead as to who this woman is. In fact, I think I know from the facts I’ve deducted, and here is who I think it is, and why...”
Michiko whispered the name of the woman to Fukuda and then silently explained her reasoning.
“In that case,” said Fukuda, “Katara will have to be taken here and interrogated about the subject. If she knows that much...”
“Aye,” Michiko replied, “and then we can reveal the identity of the Warrior of the Black Hand. It’s about time we find out who she is.”
“Indeed,” said Fukuda, “either way, she’s a threat.”
“You don’t suppose that it could have involved the Nagishima family any further, do you,” Michiko asked, “for it was Izuka Nagishima who was The Dark Warrior previous to this time.”
Izuka Nagishima was one a distant relative of Kimiko’s, not necessarily known for his good works. He had, however, been confirmed to be killed by Chief Tenoko, so finding him was impossible.”
“no,” said Fukuda, “the last Nagishima that might pose a threat to us is one by the name of Kimiko; but the last I heard from her she was a timid little girl too scared to even speak. There is no possible way that she of all people could be connected to The Dark Warrior.”
“Reports from the Fire Nation said that Kimiko disappeared though,” said Michiko, “and The Order hasn’t seen her proper since that time—or rather no one has lived to tell the tale perhaps?”
“So are you saying that this is the young lady you claim to be The Dark Warrior now,” Fukuda asked,
“Not at all,” Michiko replied, “I’d put her at #2 though. The Nagishima family was powerful members of The Avatar Guard. I don’t think their little daughter Kimiko was any different.”
“Alright then,” said Fukuda, “and now perhaps I can tell you where Katara Altina II is so we can retrieve her?”
“Aye,” Michiko replied, “but you must remember that she is dangerous. It’s not going to be easy to waltz up to her and make her sleep.”
However, that was soon re-thought, as a huge explosion was heard from the northwest towards the icy fields where Katara blasted off most of her energy so she wouldn’t get too hot;
“I likely stand corrected,” said Michiko, “and now I shall go.”
Michiko found a barely conscious Katara lying in the snow and ice. She was warm, despite her surroundings being cold, and despite her being dressed in her usual Fire Nation attire,
“Come, child,” said Michiko sweetly, lifting her up to her feet, “let’s take you back where it’s warm and safe.”
“Who are you,” said Katara groggily, as she was still mostly out of it,
“I am Michiko, Chief of the Water Tribes,” Michiko replied, “and you, my lady, are about to be mine.”
With this, Michiko slipped behind Katara and put one hand over her mouth and her other arm around Katara’s neck, lifting her a few inches off the ground. Katara thrashed for a moment, but Michiko was unmoved and unafraid of Katara, for Katara was helpless at this point.
“Relax, girl,” she said in an enigmatic tone, “just sleep...”
She struck a pressure point on Katara’s neck with her fingers, and Katara went unconscious. Michiko hoisted Katara over her shoulder and returned to the Northern Base quickly enough where she met up with Fukuda. She set the unconscious Katara down on a table used for Chi Healing, and left her there for the time being.
“So this is the girl,” said Fukuda, “the legendary Katara Altina II.”
“So what did you want with her,” Michiko asked, “does she have something of significance; Perhaps knowledge?”
“She has power,” said Fukuda, “which is why she is famous; and—oh? What is this?”
Something black slipped out of one of Katara’s pockets. It was a coin with a Black Hand emblem. It had no face value, but The Dark Warrior was notorious for having them, and gave them only to his (or in this case, her) greatest challengers.
“So she HAS met The Dark Warrior,” Fukuda remarked,
“Or perhaps she is the one who now carries his coins,” said Michiko, “perhaps she has more.”
“The Dark Warrior always carried them with his armor,” said Fukuda, “so there’s no way of telling if this girl is or isn’t our target.”
“So why exactly did you seek her,” Michiko asked, “do you plan to question her; or was there another purpose?
“This was what I was seeking,” said Fukuda, twirling the coin between his fingers, “this will be significant in the long run”
“But what for,” Michiko asked, “The Order,”
“Perhaps the end of this war,” Fukuda replied, “after all, The Dark Warrior wants it over, and this girl does too if the reports from Katara’s combat tactics hold true.”
“But who would win,” said Michiko, “what side are we even on?”
“We’re technically on The Order’s side,” Fukuda replied, “but then again, ‘falling away’ like Katara here did could come in handy.”
Katara, however, had enough chi energy in her that she did not remain unconscious for long. She sat up, as Fukuda and Michiko had not bothered to tie her down.
“Where am I,” she asked bluntly,
“you are in the Northern Base of The Order of the Avatar Slayer,” Michiko replied, “I am Water Chief Michiko and this is my husband Water Chief Fukuda.”
“Why are you keeping me here?” she asked,
“We’re not,” Fukuda replied mysteriously, “after all, look at your arms and legs. There are no bonds on them. You’re free to walk out that door whenever you feel like leaving.”
“Alright then,” Katara replied, standing up, “farewell.”
“Farewell,” Michiko replied enigmatically, as Katara left.
“Wow that was weird,” Katara thought to her self, “so that’s the Water Chief and his wife that Xin Shing set up? They’re probably creepier than Ayumi is evil; and that says something.”
She did not end up noticing the absence of her Black Hand coin, and so she made her way back to the Northern Water Tribe Capital.
Here she bided her time thinking about various things and scheming in others. The operation she was about to go down with was going to be risky, and she acknowledged that.
“The Dark Warrior,” she muttered, “she better not let me down.”
Incidentally, Fukuda and Michiko knew a lot more about The Warrior of the Black Hand than would seem normal. However, it was impossible that it was one of them, as they were waterbenders, and The Warrior of the Black Hand was seen and known to be a firebender, and, like Katara, was able to wield red lightning.
Katara did not spend as long in the Northern Water Tribe as she had planned, for she decided to head south, which meant a stop in Ba Sing Se first. She was hoping to run into The Avatar Guard at some point, as there were some things she wanted to get from them.
Katara was famous not only because of her power, but also because of enigmatic demeanor and subtle appearance. She was actually a lot like Fukuda and Michiko—often mistrusted and she seemed to be on her own side, or rather, serving a higher cause.
These three had much mystery enshrouding them, and that meant that getting anything out of them was difficult. It took true effort to get a secret out of Michiko, Fukuda, and Katara.
~Azula~
these three are definitely the most mysterious characters in my series...
so yeah, it might leave some confused. that's my disclaimer before this 51st chapter of my gorious series...
CHAPTER 51: MICHIKO, FUKUDA, AND KATARA
One thing Katara never knew about practicing when she was in The Northern Water Tribe was that she was being watched. She never thought that anyone would find her out where she was, but there was one person who did; a mysterious man by the name of Fukuda.
He was the Water Chief set up by Xin Shing, and his wife’s name was Michiko. They supported The Order, but almost seemed neutral. However, they had heard Ayumi’s bad stories about Katara, and so Fukuda called upon his wife to execute a deadly technique known chiefly by the female world leaders. Similarly, just like it was easier for a woman to learn this technique, they were also more vulnerable to it than men.
Katara was blasting fire and lightning at the sky and in every direction, trying to gain control over it, and for a girl her age, she was doing quite well. She was muttering something to herself, and Fukuda had returned to the base and warned Michiko of it.
“She seems obsessed with The Dark Warrior,” he told her, “the one some know as The Warrior of the Black Hand.”
“But didn’t he die,” Michiko asked, “for I recall former Chief Tenoko being the one to send him to his watery grave,”
“Aye,” Fukuda replied, “but the armor was recovered by the Fire Nation and taken to the palace. Lady Ayumi and Lord Orzon also say that he has returned. This time though, it is a woman impersonating him.”
“A woman,” Michiko exclaimed, “but does anyone know of the identity of this woman, or do we have no leads?”
“We have nothing,” Fukuda replied, “no one does. It had been theorized that it was Katara Altina II, but after the glorious loss we faced at The Dark Warrior’s hand at the Northern Base, that was all but disproved.”
“And why is that,” Michiko asked,
“Because her family was there,” Fukuda replied, “and that’s the only thing she’s professed to ever care about. The problem with that girl is that she doesn’t realize just how many people know her.”
“But you said she seemed obsessed with The Dark Warrior,” said Michiko, “you said she was muttering something about ‘keeping up’ with her.”
“She was,” Fukuda replied, “but what is your point?”
“My point is,” said Michiko, grinning, “is that might be a lead as to who this woman is. In fact, I think I know from the facts I’ve deducted, and here is who I think it is, and why...”
Michiko whispered the name of the woman to Fukuda and then silently explained her reasoning.
“In that case,” said Fukuda, “Katara will have to be taken here and interrogated about the subject. If she knows that much...”
“Aye,” Michiko replied, “and then we can reveal the identity of the Warrior of the Black Hand. It’s about time we find out who she is.”
“Indeed,” said Fukuda, “either way, she’s a threat.”
“You don’t suppose that it could have involved the Nagishima family any further, do you,” Michiko asked, “for it was Izuka Nagishima who was The Dark Warrior previous to this time.”
Izuka Nagishima was one a distant relative of Kimiko’s, not necessarily known for his good works. He had, however, been confirmed to be killed by Chief Tenoko, so finding him was impossible.”
“no,” said Fukuda, “the last Nagishima that might pose a threat to us is one by the name of Kimiko; but the last I heard from her she was a timid little girl too scared to even speak. There is no possible way that she of all people could be connected to The Dark Warrior.”
“Reports from the Fire Nation said that Kimiko disappeared though,” said Michiko, “and The Order hasn’t seen her proper since that time—or rather no one has lived to tell the tale perhaps?”
“So are you saying that this is the young lady you claim to be The Dark Warrior now,” Fukuda asked,
“Not at all,” Michiko replied, “I’d put her at #2 though. The Nagishima family was powerful members of The Avatar Guard. I don’t think their little daughter Kimiko was any different.”
“Alright then,” said Fukuda, “and now perhaps I can tell you where Katara Altina II is so we can retrieve her?”
“Aye,” Michiko replied, “but you must remember that she is dangerous. It’s not going to be easy to waltz up to her and make her sleep.”
However, that was soon re-thought, as a huge explosion was heard from the northwest towards the icy fields where Katara blasted off most of her energy so she wouldn’t get too hot;
“I likely stand corrected,” said Michiko, “and now I shall go.”
Michiko found a barely conscious Katara lying in the snow and ice. She was warm, despite her surroundings being cold, and despite her being dressed in her usual Fire Nation attire,
“Come, child,” said Michiko sweetly, lifting her up to her feet, “let’s take you back where it’s warm and safe.”
“Who are you,” said Katara groggily, as she was still mostly out of it,
“I am Michiko, Chief of the Water Tribes,” Michiko replied, “and you, my lady, are about to be mine.”
With this, Michiko slipped behind Katara and put one hand over her mouth and her other arm around Katara’s neck, lifting her a few inches off the ground. Katara thrashed for a moment, but Michiko was unmoved and unafraid of Katara, for Katara was helpless at this point.
“Relax, girl,” she said in an enigmatic tone, “just sleep...”
She struck a pressure point on Katara’s neck with her fingers, and Katara went unconscious. Michiko hoisted Katara over her shoulder and returned to the Northern Base quickly enough where she met up with Fukuda. She set the unconscious Katara down on a table used for Chi Healing, and left her there for the time being.
“So this is the girl,” said Fukuda, “the legendary Katara Altina II.”
“So what did you want with her,” Michiko asked, “does she have something of significance; Perhaps knowledge?”
“She has power,” said Fukuda, “which is why she is famous; and—oh? What is this?”
Something black slipped out of one of Katara’s pockets. It was a coin with a Black Hand emblem. It had no face value, but The Dark Warrior was notorious for having them, and gave them only to his (or in this case, her) greatest challengers.
“So she HAS met The Dark Warrior,” Fukuda remarked,
“Or perhaps she is the one who now carries his coins,” said Michiko, “perhaps she has more.”
“The Dark Warrior always carried them with his armor,” said Fukuda, “so there’s no way of telling if this girl is or isn’t our target.”
“So why exactly did you seek her,” Michiko asked, “do you plan to question her; or was there another purpose?
“This was what I was seeking,” said Fukuda, twirling the coin between his fingers, “this will be significant in the long run”
“But what for,” Michiko asked, “The Order,”
“Perhaps the end of this war,” Fukuda replied, “after all, The Dark Warrior wants it over, and this girl does too if the reports from Katara’s combat tactics hold true.”
“But who would win,” said Michiko, “what side are we even on?”
“We’re technically on The Order’s side,” Fukuda replied, “but then again, ‘falling away’ like Katara here did could come in handy.”
Katara, however, had enough chi energy in her that she did not remain unconscious for long. She sat up, as Fukuda and Michiko had not bothered to tie her down.
“Where am I,” she asked bluntly,
“you are in the Northern Base of The Order of the Avatar Slayer,” Michiko replied, “I am Water Chief Michiko and this is my husband Water Chief Fukuda.”
“Why are you keeping me here?” she asked,
“We’re not,” Fukuda replied mysteriously, “after all, look at your arms and legs. There are no bonds on them. You’re free to walk out that door whenever you feel like leaving.”
“Alright then,” Katara replied, standing up, “farewell.”
“Farewell,” Michiko replied enigmatically, as Katara left.
“Wow that was weird,” Katara thought to her self, “so that’s the Water Chief and his wife that Xin Shing set up? They’re probably creepier than Ayumi is evil; and that says something.”
She did not end up noticing the absence of her Black Hand coin, and so she made her way back to the Northern Water Tribe Capital.
Here she bided her time thinking about various things and scheming in others. The operation she was about to go down with was going to be risky, and she acknowledged that.
“The Dark Warrior,” she muttered, “she better not let me down.”
Incidentally, Fukuda and Michiko knew a lot more about The Warrior of the Black Hand than would seem normal. However, it was impossible that it was one of them, as they were waterbenders, and The Warrior of the Black Hand was seen and known to be a firebender, and, like Katara, was able to wield red lightning.
Katara did not spend as long in the Northern Water Tribe as she had planned, for she decided to head south, which meant a stop in Ba Sing Se first. She was hoping to run into The Avatar Guard at some point, as there were some things she wanted to get from them.
Katara was famous not only because of her power, but also because of enigmatic demeanor and subtle appearance. She was actually a lot like Fukuda and Michiko—often mistrusted and she seemed to be on her own side, or rather, serving a higher cause.
These three had much mystery enshrouding them, and that meant that getting anything out of them was difficult. It took true effort to get a secret out of Michiko, Fukuda, and Katara.
~Azula~
