Book 1: Chapter 2~ Meeting Point

~Water Tribe Boat

"So we are to hit the Earth Tribes in about two days?" asked Toran.

"Yes, I am just nervous that these waters will become rough," claimed Akura.

"True. The wind has been picking up."

"And I can feel a storm brewing to the North."

"Is this something most water benders can sense?"
"I believe because normally when storms start, I can sense them."

"Interesting! That should become useful in the future."

The two traveled for several hours. Rain began to pour. Nearly an hour after the rain started, it stopped. The two were very happy. Unexpectedly, however, another rain storm came through.

This time, the water began to rise and shift back and forth. Toran was worried the boat would break. Akura was scared for the child.

"Hide the baby to the side of the boat! He will be safe there because of the boats covering! If water gets in, he will not get wet at first… but stay guard with him!" Toran had shouted at Akura over the sound of the rain and rough waves.

All of a sudden, the worst happened. Just as Toran predicted, water poured into the boat. Akura guarded the child. Not much water came into the boat. She was able to water bend most of the water out of the boat. A small puddle was still in the boat near the back. She pulled the water and put it into a jar. She felt it could come in use for a later time.

A few hours later, the rain stopped. The two were able to see across the ocean. They noticed a boat.

"Maybe whoever is on that boat can help us Akura! They could get us better shelter!"

"Toran, that boat doesn't look safe. Just something about it."
"Nonsense Akura! We should call them over for help."

"Toran, I just don't think it's safe."

"Akura, just relax."

Akura now understood why the boat looked suspicious. It was a Fire Nation boat.

"HELLO! PLEASE HELP US! WE HAVE A CHILD ON BOARD! IN FACT, THE CHILD IS THE…" Toran was tackled by Akura. "Akura, what are you doing?"

"That is a Fire Nation Fighter Ship! We must not draw attention."

"Good point. We must stay low."

All of a sudden, a young voice appeared. "I can help you out! My name is Jakk. I am 17 years old and I'm a runaway from the Fire Nation."

Toran looked up. "How do we know you aren't just trying to trick us and you will kidnap us afterwards?"

"There is no one else on board, my friends. There is no way to trust me, I understand. I heard you have a child though, and I'd be happy to help."

Akura, still a little cautious, decided he was okay. "Okay, we shall join you."

"You can all come onto this boat. It is very large, and it has rooms and bunks. It is probably a better environment for the young one."

Toran soon was curious, "Jakk, why did you run from the Fire Nation?"
"My father is the commander of the Fire Nation. He is good friends with Fire Lord Tuzik. I spoke my mind at one of the meetings the other day and Tuzik called me over. I don't agree with anything he says, so I fled from him and the fire nation completely, and I stole one of the fighter ships."

Akura also was curious, "Well, what did he say that made you speak out?"

"He wants to kill the new Avatar…" Jakk then noticed an arrow on the head of the baby. "This is him, isn't it?"

"It is Jakk, but you must promise to never tell anyone in the fire nation," stated Toran.

"Your secret is safe with me! By the way, I didn't catch your names."

"I'm Toran, and this is my friend Akura. We were sent from the Water Tribes to find shelter and safety for the Avatar."
"I understand. You two seem like good people. Maybe we can journey together and protect this young one. Understand me Toran and Akura, I want to help. What Fire Lord Tuzik is doing is wrong, and I don't agree with it. You might find me suspicious and unable to be trusted, but I hope I can make that change soon."

"Jakk, I like you, personally. You seem like you could be very useful and you seem like you would make a good friend. You can join us!" exclaimed Toran in excitement.

The group then noticed a land of green and tan. They had realized they were about to hit the land of the Earth Tribes.

"When we enter, we will set up land and get supplies," stated Toran.

The boat, moving really slowly, then struck the land.

AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER QUOTE:

Wow. I haven't cleaned my room in a hundred years! ~Aang: The Avatar Returns