Another story when I have so many other things to do? Of course. I happen to be the world's worst time management person so…updates may not be frequent unless I get the random urge to ditch my homework and write. So here is the introduction chapter!
Life is the most curious thing. At least that is what Katara thought. A year ago, if you told her that she would be sitting in Ba Sing Se with the Avatar, the Fire Lord, and other war heroes as friends, she would've told you that you were insane. But here she was, sitting in the Jasmine Dragon with her best friends and boyfriend sipping tea.
The only person missing was Suki. She mysteriously left a few months ago, claiming it was only because the Kyoshi Warriors needed their leader. But when Sokka didn't protest her leaving, they all knew something was off. None of them questioned it, even to this day. They were still the same strong group minus one.
"We need something to do," Mai complained, "This is getting boring." The Gaang had been sitting around like this since yesterday. Last month, Sokka sent out a messenger hawk to everyone saying that they all needed to get together and go on vacation. Everyone finished their current project and rushed to Ba Sing Se for some much needed rest. And resting seemed to be the only thing they could do.
"What did you expect from the most boring city in the world?" Toph said sarcastically. She had her feet propped up on a table and she was leaning into the couch next to Sokka. The two were assigned to work on a project together to control crime and uprisings in the Earth Kingdom. So needless to say, the two had become even closer in the time together. Which, for them, only meant more sarcasm and unnecessary comments.
"More like: What did you expect from something my brother planned?" Katara rolled her eyes and made a face at Aang. They had really been enjoying their time alone. The work they had been made to do was strenuous. They had to quiet down rebellions and attend every peace meeting. Aside from that, they made a great team and their work got accomplished fast so they had more time for other activities. They were probably the busiest ones in the group but the happiest. Mai wanted to throw up every time the two came for peace meeting in the Fire Nation. She was glad Sokka was there to keep them from being lovey-dovey here.
"I expected some good food," Zuko grumbled. Being the Fire Lord meant having the best chefs always cooking for you. He had to admit he and Mai were being spoiled at the palace when they weren't working on the tedious projects that came with being the Fire Lord. "I also expected something a little more interesting seeing as Sokka always finds trouble."
"Yeah, he attracts the criminals like a magnet," Toph laughed and punched Sokka in the arm, "You should see Snoozles run from all the big bad guys." Everyone in the room laughed at Sokka's expense.
"Hey, I do not run away from them, they chase me!" Sokka defended himself. Just last week, some scary buff guys chased him down through the city and threatened to pulverize him to pulp. But he most certainly did not run away from them. In Toph's opinion, he fled the scene screaming like a little girl.
"You have to run away to be chased," Aang pointed out. Everyone nodded with a chuckle. Sokka was officially a wimp. "But look on the bright side; you have Toph to save you from the big scary guys." Everyone giggled and Toph nodded her head feeling pretty good about herself. Sokka crossed his arms across his chest and blushed.
But Sokka was spared more embarrassment when a knock on the door interrupted them. "I'll get it," Aang stood up and walked to the door. It was after hours for the shop but many people would come in hoping to get a cup of tea anyway. But Aang did not expect to see a royal messenger at the door. "Um…hi?"
"Mr. Avatar," The messenger bowed and held out a scroll. Aang took it with a 'thank you' and the man disappeared from the door step. Aang had gotten very used to their quick disappearances. They couldn't even be bothered by the Avatar.
"What is it?" Zuko asked. He was really hoping his advisors weren't already calling him back to the Fire Nation…
"An invitation," Aang's eyebrows shot up and his face set into a frown, "To: The Revised Adventures of the Avatar performed by the Ember Island Players."
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"Why did we accept that invitation?" Mai sighed as Appa landed on the Ember Island Beach. When Zuko was crowned as Fire Lord, he had his family's old beach house refurbished and now it was paying off.
"Because Sokka planned a crappy vacation," Toph said kicking some sand around. The sun was just beginning to set and the Gaang was walking towards the theatre. "I don't know why you guys decided to go to this thing. I rather sit at home and make fun of Snoozles."
"We know," Aang groaned. Toph had done nothing but complain so far. She didn't like flying again. It was too hot. She was hungry. Sokka was being too annoying. If Aang would've had hair, he would now begin to rip it out. "But they rest of us can't tolerate your constant 'flirting'."
"He does have point," Katara said while walking hand in hand with the Avatar. They were just making it through the now crowded city. People had obviously come from far and away for this performance. The Ember Island Players supposedly got new actors and it was a huge deal for them. No one in the group could care less.
"Of course you're going to agree with him," Sokka grumbled completely ignoring the fact that Aang accused them of flirting. "He's the only one you agree with now. Just forget about your older brother who has done so much for you!"
"Can you stop arguing?" Zuko hissed as they walked into the theatre. "I don't want to be embarrassed again." Everyone shuddered at the memory of their last visit together somewhere. It was a quite embarrassing story that none of them spoke of ever again. Everyone nodded in agreement with Zuko and shut up as they took their seats.
They got the Royal box seats which were just like the nosebleeds only with nicer seats and a personal butler man. Mai took the end seat and Zuko sat next to her. Aang was next to Zuko and Katara next to Aang. Toph sat in the row behind them and Sokka followed suit.
No one would admit it, but they were nervous. Well Mai and Toph weren't, but the other four were. They remembered their last visit pretty well. Mai was never worried or interested about anything and Toph wasn't displeased at all with her last character. Sokka wasn't thrilled about his character but after he gave the guy some good jokes, he wasn't too bothered by it. Aang, Katara and Zuko hated their portrayals with a passion. Aang was a woman last time, Katara was a whiny optimist and Zuko was a spiky haired asshole.
"Welcome to the Ember Island Players reenactment of Avatar Aang and the Gaang's adventures," a voice boomed from the stage. All eyes were on him and all whispers silenced. The Gaang was sitting nervously. This was going to be terrible and they all knew it. "We hope you enjoy the revised play!"
Katara patted Aang's hand in encouragement and Mai sighed and leaned against Zuko. Toph and Sokka sat awkwardly at the bench behind their four friends. "So Snoozles, ready to see how stupid your character is this time?"
"In your dreams."
"Too bad, because in your dreams, you character is actually more manly than mine," Toph crossed her arms and legs and tried to find a comfortable position to sleep in before her character appeared. "Maybe he'll even learn a new word besides 'meat'."
"You're terrible," Sokka mumbled unable to make a smart remark back at her. He crossed his arms too and stared at the stage deciding he wasn't going to let Toph get to him.
"Shh!" Katara said back to the earthbender and her brother. Toph stuck her tongue out at her as she turned around.
The torches dimmed around them and the curtain began to rise on the stage. The Gaang gulped. Here they were again.
I know I know, nothing happened but I needed to see if anyone even liked the idea before going on. So review this if you think I should go on because if not, I'll probably not go through with it.
