Post by Teяa253 on Apr 8, 2009 6:09:38 GMT 1
that's right. Chapter 100.
it's called "The World Leaders" only because that is the main subject of discussion in this chapter. so yeh... this is the 100th chapter in the series... just a warning: there's some slight repetition at first. it's intentional. don't worry.
enjoy.
CHAPTER 100: THE WORLD LEADERS
“The Eight Warriors”, as they were called, were simply the name given to Kimiko, Cheng, Lehran, Koara, Mulan, Royota, Taki, and Altina, because these were the 8 figures who joined the Avatar guard at nearly the same time, thus the reason they were grouped together. Nevertheless, The Avatar Guard, or Zakura’s Elite, as they later became known as, were all united. Many of the others had happy endings as well.
Alzar proceeded to be a firebending legend. Although there were many firebenders who were more intricate than her or more powerful than her as well, none could ever match her combined levels of power and intricacy, her tricky moves puzzling many. She remained as part of the group known as “The Four Benders” and became a world-class firebending teacher. Despite her intelligence, skill, and good looks, Alzar never married, but instead spent her time passing on her legacy to her students as the best firebending teacher in the world.
Shinon proceeded to be a waterbending legend. Although there were many waterbenders who were more intricate than him or more powerful than him as well, none could ever match his combined levels of power and intricacy, his tricky moves puzzling many. He remained as part of the group known as “The Four Benders” and became a world-class waterbending teacher. Despite his intelligence, skill, and good looks, Shinon never married, but instead spent his time passing on his legacy to his students as the best waterbending teacher in the world.
Aiku proceeded to be an airbending legend. Although there were many airbenders who were more intricate than him or more powerful than him as well, none could ever match his combined levels of power and intricacy, his tricky moves puzzling many. He remained as part of the group known as “The Four Benders” and became a world-class airbending teacher. Despite his intelligence, skill, and good looks, Aiku never married, but instead spent his time passing on his legacy to his students as the best airbending teacher in the world.
Zinjamyn proceeded to be an earthbending legend. Although there were many earthbenders who were more intricate than him or more powerful than him as well, none could ever match his combined levels of power and intricacy, his tricky moves puzzling many. He remained as part of the group known as “The Four Benders” and became a world-class earthbending teacher. Despite his intelligence, skill, and good looks, Zinjamyn never married, but instead spent his time passing on his legacy to his students as the best earthbending teacher in the world.
The lives of these four benders were deeply intertwined, and so their fates were all very much alike, since they were almost inseparable.
Zeruda, who refused to take her rightful place as the ruler of the Fire Nation, abdicated as planned, handing the position over to Orzon and Ayumi. With the other two members of what was once known as The Avatar Guard Secret Service, she traveled the world, making sure that everything stayed in check. She was the enforcer of the group, but Iresu and Tenoko helped when necessary.
Zeruda did pay numerous visits to the Fire Nation when Orzon and Ayumi ruled it, and served sort of as a sage and an advisor. She was always willing to share her vast wisdom with anyone who wanted a part of it.
Iresu did a lot of traveling as well, for like Zeruda; she did not take her position as a world leader back, handing it over to Zuki Meisha and her family, who ruled it surprisingly well. As with Zeruda and Tenoko, there were occasional times when she too would mourn the losses of her family, but also like the others, she stayed strong, and was usually the one to keep the ‘harmony’ when Zeruda got after Tenoko for pulling some stupid witty joke or the likes.
Iresu visited the Earth Kingdom frequently as well, although with the help of her husband and children, Zuki ruled it well. Half of the time she did not understand what was going on, but that was what her husband was for. Either way, Iresu was usually there, and Zuki always livened up the place, for her smile was contagious.
Tenoko, though against the will of the public [primarily the Water Tribes,] did not resume her old post as Water Chief, but instead trusted it to Fukuda and Michiko. Both of them, though rugged and slightly sinister in appearance, held the same Water Chief deception that many of the Water Tribe leaders had held before them [The Serenes Family was the same way]: their actions were much different than their looks.
Tenoko did spend some time with her children, but they being almost 15 by the time they met again proper [as shown in the story; and having turned 15 just after the war], a few years later they were off on their own. Nonetheless, this never stopped them from meeting.
Tu-Sung and Zhin eventually turned themselves in, realizing that running from the truth would do them no good. What they did in prison though, was a mystery. They did not seem too hurt about The Order’s disappearance, but rather, that whatever they had been planning had apparently not turned out right. Unlike Zhang and Zao Lin, they were sociable while imprisoned, and therefore were much more likely to be forgiven by the law sooner than later.
Yang was very bitter, if anything for the loss of her husband. The one thing that kept her from going insane was her knowing that Zakura had given him an honorable goodbye. She and Zakura had a brief moment alone, where Zakura told her what Xin Shing had asked her to. Yang broke down crying. That was the last thing Zakura said to her, as from then on she shut herself off from the others while in prison. However, Zakura, in her forgiving nature, would still visit her.
Zhang and Zao Lin were also very bitter, as well as Kyomi and Kaoru. Zakura, however, had forgiven them, and although they still hated her, she often visited them to ensure them that despite their hatred for her, and a similar dislike on her part, that deep down, she loved them, and knew that somewhere, they had to feel the same way. They never responded, and always turned away when she came. Nonetheless, Zakura did not give up on them just yet. After all, they were her family.
Orzon and Ayumi resumed their rule of the Fire Nation, though instead of ruling it with Xin Shing’s iron fist, they ruled it in such a way that brought it, and many parts of the rest of the world, into a new age of prosperity. They became very well-loved, especially by Katara Altina II, who by that point viewed them as her grandparents. Zeruda would show up periodically as well to talk with them, and all in all, she had no regrets of giving her title to them.
Fukuda and Michiko also resumed their rule of their respective nation—the Water Tribes. Similar to Orzon and Ayumi, they changed their old ways, and so instead of giving the Water Tribes a mysterious and dark reputation, they too brought them into a new age of prosperity. They became popular as well, a lot of it due in part to Tenoko’s huge support of them, as Tenoko’s popularity had always been a big thing.
Zuki was given the title of queen of the Earth Kingdom by Iresu, who refused the position after the war. She knew nothing of politics of course, but her husband was the one to catch on. Moreover, many of her old friends from The Avatar Guard were there when she needed them, [and when Cho Ling, Zuki’s husband, was not], and so despite being all but clueless, Zuki’s innocence and charm were actually very influential aspects of the woman, and her power was legendary.
Zuki’s happiness spread all throughout the Earth Kingdom like wildfire. Her laugh was contagious and her innocence charmed many. It actually led the Earth Kingdom also into an age of prosperity, and so all in all, the world was for the most part at peace.
“so what has become of the Air Nation,” Zeruda asked Ling, the Head Monk of the Northern Air Temple, who was ultimately the Head Monk of the entire Air Nation as a whole.
“Aye,” Tenoko added, “how did they fare what with all this war?”
“We too have prospered,” Ling replied, “we of course stayed a lot out of it, as you and everyone else know, and with the exception of some casualties of the Air Nomads who wished to fight for the world, we did not suffer damages.”
“So why did you remain neutral,” Iresu asked, “wasn’t this war a war fought for the sake of the world and the avatar?”
“Aye, it was,” Ling replied, “but even though some of our traditions have changed, we are still not fighters. It is not a tradition, which is why there were some airbenders who went out to fight. Rather, it is just the peaceful nature of an Air Nomad that prevented it. Despite our ‘neutrality’, we always supported The Avatar Guard in the ways we could, and many of the armies could testify of it.”
“We do not doubt it,” Iresu remarked, “We just finally get to ask you this now that we can slow down because the war is over.”
Ling smiled, and Tenoko, Zeruda, and Iresu returned it. He was right—the war really was over, and the times of peace that were to follow looked to be [and did end up being] times of prosperity. The Four Benders included, these were simply the fates of The World Leaders.
~Azula~
it's called "The World Leaders" only because that is the main subject of discussion in this chapter. so yeh... this is the 100th chapter in the series... just a warning: there's some slight repetition at first. it's intentional. don't worry.
enjoy.
CHAPTER 100: THE WORLD LEADERS
“The Eight Warriors”, as they were called, were simply the name given to Kimiko, Cheng, Lehran, Koara, Mulan, Royota, Taki, and Altina, because these were the 8 figures who joined the Avatar guard at nearly the same time, thus the reason they were grouped together. Nevertheless, The Avatar Guard, or Zakura’s Elite, as they later became known as, were all united. Many of the others had happy endings as well.
Alzar proceeded to be a firebending legend. Although there were many firebenders who were more intricate than her or more powerful than her as well, none could ever match her combined levels of power and intricacy, her tricky moves puzzling many. She remained as part of the group known as “The Four Benders” and became a world-class firebending teacher. Despite her intelligence, skill, and good looks, Alzar never married, but instead spent her time passing on her legacy to her students as the best firebending teacher in the world.
Shinon proceeded to be a waterbending legend. Although there were many waterbenders who were more intricate than him or more powerful than him as well, none could ever match his combined levels of power and intricacy, his tricky moves puzzling many. He remained as part of the group known as “The Four Benders” and became a world-class waterbending teacher. Despite his intelligence, skill, and good looks, Shinon never married, but instead spent his time passing on his legacy to his students as the best waterbending teacher in the world.
Aiku proceeded to be an airbending legend. Although there were many airbenders who were more intricate than him or more powerful than him as well, none could ever match his combined levels of power and intricacy, his tricky moves puzzling many. He remained as part of the group known as “The Four Benders” and became a world-class airbending teacher. Despite his intelligence, skill, and good looks, Aiku never married, but instead spent his time passing on his legacy to his students as the best airbending teacher in the world.
Zinjamyn proceeded to be an earthbending legend. Although there were many earthbenders who were more intricate than him or more powerful than him as well, none could ever match his combined levels of power and intricacy, his tricky moves puzzling many. He remained as part of the group known as “The Four Benders” and became a world-class earthbending teacher. Despite his intelligence, skill, and good looks, Zinjamyn never married, but instead spent his time passing on his legacy to his students as the best earthbending teacher in the world.
The lives of these four benders were deeply intertwined, and so their fates were all very much alike, since they were almost inseparable.
Zeruda, who refused to take her rightful place as the ruler of the Fire Nation, abdicated as planned, handing the position over to Orzon and Ayumi. With the other two members of what was once known as The Avatar Guard Secret Service, she traveled the world, making sure that everything stayed in check. She was the enforcer of the group, but Iresu and Tenoko helped when necessary.
Zeruda did pay numerous visits to the Fire Nation when Orzon and Ayumi ruled it, and served sort of as a sage and an advisor. She was always willing to share her vast wisdom with anyone who wanted a part of it.
Iresu did a lot of traveling as well, for like Zeruda; she did not take her position as a world leader back, handing it over to Zuki Meisha and her family, who ruled it surprisingly well. As with Zeruda and Tenoko, there were occasional times when she too would mourn the losses of her family, but also like the others, she stayed strong, and was usually the one to keep the ‘harmony’ when Zeruda got after Tenoko for pulling some stupid witty joke or the likes.
Iresu visited the Earth Kingdom frequently as well, although with the help of her husband and children, Zuki ruled it well. Half of the time she did not understand what was going on, but that was what her husband was for. Either way, Iresu was usually there, and Zuki always livened up the place, for her smile was contagious.
Tenoko, though against the will of the public [primarily the Water Tribes,] did not resume her old post as Water Chief, but instead trusted it to Fukuda and Michiko. Both of them, though rugged and slightly sinister in appearance, held the same Water Chief deception that many of the Water Tribe leaders had held before them [The Serenes Family was the same way]: their actions were much different than their looks.
Tenoko did spend some time with her children, but they being almost 15 by the time they met again proper [as shown in the story; and having turned 15 just after the war], a few years later they were off on their own. Nonetheless, this never stopped them from meeting.
Tu-Sung and Zhin eventually turned themselves in, realizing that running from the truth would do them no good. What they did in prison though, was a mystery. They did not seem too hurt about The Order’s disappearance, but rather, that whatever they had been planning had apparently not turned out right. Unlike Zhang and Zao Lin, they were sociable while imprisoned, and therefore were much more likely to be forgiven by the law sooner than later.
Yang was very bitter, if anything for the loss of her husband. The one thing that kept her from going insane was her knowing that Zakura had given him an honorable goodbye. She and Zakura had a brief moment alone, where Zakura told her what Xin Shing had asked her to. Yang broke down crying. That was the last thing Zakura said to her, as from then on she shut herself off from the others while in prison. However, Zakura, in her forgiving nature, would still visit her.
Zhang and Zao Lin were also very bitter, as well as Kyomi and Kaoru. Zakura, however, had forgiven them, and although they still hated her, she often visited them to ensure them that despite their hatred for her, and a similar dislike on her part, that deep down, she loved them, and knew that somewhere, they had to feel the same way. They never responded, and always turned away when she came. Nonetheless, Zakura did not give up on them just yet. After all, they were her family.
Orzon and Ayumi resumed their rule of the Fire Nation, though instead of ruling it with Xin Shing’s iron fist, they ruled it in such a way that brought it, and many parts of the rest of the world, into a new age of prosperity. They became very well-loved, especially by Katara Altina II, who by that point viewed them as her grandparents. Zeruda would show up periodically as well to talk with them, and all in all, she had no regrets of giving her title to them.
Fukuda and Michiko also resumed their rule of their respective nation—the Water Tribes. Similar to Orzon and Ayumi, they changed their old ways, and so instead of giving the Water Tribes a mysterious and dark reputation, they too brought them into a new age of prosperity. They became popular as well, a lot of it due in part to Tenoko’s huge support of them, as Tenoko’s popularity had always been a big thing.
Zuki was given the title of queen of the Earth Kingdom by Iresu, who refused the position after the war. She knew nothing of politics of course, but her husband was the one to catch on. Moreover, many of her old friends from The Avatar Guard were there when she needed them, [and when Cho Ling, Zuki’s husband, was not], and so despite being all but clueless, Zuki’s innocence and charm were actually very influential aspects of the woman, and her power was legendary.
Zuki’s happiness spread all throughout the Earth Kingdom like wildfire. Her laugh was contagious and her innocence charmed many. It actually led the Earth Kingdom also into an age of prosperity, and so all in all, the world was for the most part at peace.
“so what has become of the Air Nation,” Zeruda asked Ling, the Head Monk of the Northern Air Temple, who was ultimately the Head Monk of the entire Air Nation as a whole.
“Aye,” Tenoko added, “how did they fare what with all this war?”
“We too have prospered,” Ling replied, “we of course stayed a lot out of it, as you and everyone else know, and with the exception of some casualties of the Air Nomads who wished to fight for the world, we did not suffer damages.”
“So why did you remain neutral,” Iresu asked, “wasn’t this war a war fought for the sake of the world and the avatar?”
“Aye, it was,” Ling replied, “but even though some of our traditions have changed, we are still not fighters. It is not a tradition, which is why there were some airbenders who went out to fight. Rather, it is just the peaceful nature of an Air Nomad that prevented it. Despite our ‘neutrality’, we always supported The Avatar Guard in the ways we could, and many of the armies could testify of it.”
“We do not doubt it,” Iresu remarked, “We just finally get to ask you this now that we can slow down because the war is over.”
Ling smiled, and Tenoko, Zeruda, and Iresu returned it. He was right—the war really was over, and the times of peace that were to follow looked to be [and did end up being] times of prosperity. The Four Benders included, these were simply the fates of The World Leaders.
~Azula~
