Hi guys, here's another chapter. Sorry it took me a while, my computer was broken, fortunately I managed to borrow another one.
'Dad? Who are these strange men in green clothing? They're a bit moody too.' A rank 7-year old waterbendergirl asked.
Richard groaned, why did she always have such questions?
'They are Dai Li agents Caithlyn. You should try to avoid them, they never do things for the reason you think it is.' he answered after a while because he couldn't resist the beautiful green eyes of his daughter.
The little girl looked through the window before saying: 'dad, those 'Dai Li' agents are walking towards our house!'
Richard frowned, what would the Dai Li agents have to do with his family?
'Go to your mother and don't show yourself to them sweetie.'
Richard peered through the small loophole in the door and thought 'there really are Dai Li agents out there' before opening the door. Two Dai Li agents were standing in front of him. One seemed quite young, the other was slightly taller and firmer.
The latter stepped forward and said: 'My source says the live two waterbenders in this house. We came here to invite them to a waterbender party in the Ba Sing Se palace.' Richard noticed that the agent's heartbeat had speeded up after he said the word 'party'.
The agent certainly lied, but Richard didn't want the agent to know that he knew, so he played along.
'My wife and daughter aren't here right now, but I'll tell them as soon as they're here.'
Richard saw the agents stiffen. 'uhm, then please tell them they'll be picked up and escorted Friday at 6pm, its of great importance that nothing will happen to them. Oh and please let them read this scroll for more information.' The firm agent said quickly while handing over a scroll.
'Hey sweetie, Caithlyn told me of the Dai Li. What did they want?' Richard looked at his heavily pregnant wife, she looked tired.
Then he looked her in the eyes and said: 'They were here to tell us there was a party for all waterbenders in Ba Sing Se. But I could feel they were lying. I'm worried about you and our daughter.'
'Don't worry about it, we'll just say that we won't come because I'm pregnant, good excuse I think?' Emily said.
'That actually is a good excuse, but they also said they'll pick you up and escort you personally. I don't think that's a good sign, we should try to hide somewhere, I don't want to wait for it.'
they all thought about it in silence. Suddenly Emily began to cry. 'I don't want this to happen, we're just happy, and now the queen has to interfere with our lives just because she has a plan and we're her citizens' she sobbed.
Richard felt the urge to hold her as long as she needed, but this was some serious business, so he looked her in her beautiful blue eyes and said: 'sweetie, you and Caithlyn are going to pack your bags. You need to leave tomorrow morning, I'll stay here to hold them up.'
She looked at him in horror, she didn't know what to say, he just suggested to split up. New tears began to form in her eyes, suddenly she ran off to her bedroom. Richard was angry at himself, 'why did I even suggest it? What was I even thinking? Of course its not a good idea to leave my heavily pregnant wife with a seven year old child to run off with no shelter.' He thought when his daughter suddenly took his hand and said: 'Dad, I do understand it, you want to protect us. I don't want to lose you, but I know I have to protect mom and my little brother or sister.'
Richard was stunned, that's a lot to understand for a seven year old child. 'you really do?' he asked. 'yes dad, I'll talk to mom. Maybe she'll understand that that's best to do.'
Richard gave her a hug and said: 'thank you sweetie, I love you, never forget that!'
Caithlyn Gently opened the door and walked into the room, finding her mother crying with her back towards the door.
'go away Richard!' Her mother said with a hoarse voice.
'mom, its me' Caithlyn said softly. Emily turned around to see the little girl standing at the other side of the big bed.
Stunned that Richard had sent his daughter instead of coming himself she said: 'Why are you here? Your dad and I just have to discuss this, stay out of it.'
Though she felt very rejected, Caithlyn again tried to talk to her mother:'mom, please listen to me. I know its hard for you to face it,but this is the truth. Dad wants to protect you, me and the baby. This is the best way, we can't let our whole family fall into the hands of the earth queen, and you know that!' Not able to say anything Emily nodded.
The next morning they had packed some food and extra clothes. Richards nephew, Leon, had offered to go with Caithlyn and Emily. 'you're sure you want to go with them? I'm just so worried, can I trust you?!'
Richard said nervously. Leon laid his hand on his uncle's shoulder, 'Yeah uncle, you know me. I'll protect them with my life!'.
Caithlyn who had become very quiet as the time passed suddenly said:'Mom? Where are we going to stay?' Emily glanced at Richard and Leon, That was a good question. 'we don't know sweetie, We just need to get out of this house.'
Caithlyn thought about it for a moment and then said: 'yeah, but we can't leave Ba Sing Se, they'll see our passports, and we can't stay on the streets either. I'm scared mom'
The 20-year old earthbender picked her up and said: 'Caithlyn you're my brave cousin, you can't be scared right now. Besides, its going to be okay. You don't have to worry about it'
Then he looked at Emily and Richard. 'what about the catacombs just beneath the Royal palace, they won't think about such hiding place, will they?'
so, there's another chap, or at least half of it.
I've been very busy. Got even a bit further than this, but since its going to take a bit longer to finish the total chap I wanted to upload this already.
Thank you for reading, the next part will be up soon!
