A/N: Here I am again, with another chapter. I'm trying to lay a bit of a foundation for the story, this chapter. we'll be seeing how Arnook reacts to a Prince of the Fire Nation being among his tribe. The avatar and his companions arriving, Let's get into it!
Disclaimer: ATLA does not belong to me, it belongs to Nickelodeon and VIACOM, and it's creators Mike and Bryan, thanks for this amazing series by the way! ( Rated T might go up later on! )
Kai clears his throat. ''Chief Arnook, My Name is Kai. Son of General Iroh, Prince of the Fire Nation. And I am a Fire Bender.''
Chief Arnook frowns heavily before breathing out and yelling ''Guards! Seize this man!'' Kai drops his head in shame, get's down on his knees with his hands on his head. waiting for them to seize him. Beside Arnook pakku spoke up ''He is of no threat, Chief Arnook. He is also one of my students.'' Arnook turns to him, then behind him Yue speaks ''You can't arrest him for what his family has done father, it's unjust. If he had intentions of attacking us, he would have done so. He is a very good bender.'' Chief Arnook raises his hand for both to be silent he then speaks whilst the guards seize Kai by grabbing his arms, forcing him to stay on his knees, in the meantime Kai stares at Arnook, waiting for his reply ''We will solve this accordingly then. I do not trust you, do not forget that. But, from now on.. you will train with Pakku together with his other students. Let them get used to a Fire Bender here. You will also swear your loyalty to me, and become one of our tribe's warriors. Understood?'' Kai nodded whilst speaking ''Yes sir.'' The guards are reluctant to release him, but they do once Arnook waves them off. He then speaks ''Let me make myself very clear, young man. If you even try to lay a hand on any of our tribesmen, intending to do serious damage. I will not hesitate to have you killed, do you understand me?'' Pakku looks shocked at this statement, but quickly schools his features. Yue looks just as shocked and gulps. never having heard her father in this threatening tone. Arnook waves Kai off once again ''Get out of here, Pakku show him to your students while you're at it.'' Pakku bows and leaves the room, followed by Kai who silently follows him.
After a while Kai and Pakku appear at the training grounds, where Pakku's students are standing ready for their training to begin. Pakku speaks quickly ''Sangok, you will be sparring against my new student, Kai.'' Sangok looks confused but walks up to the sparring circle anyways then speaks ''But i thought he was a non-bender.'' Pakku smirks as Kai takes his place, assuming a simply combat stance. The rest of the pupils watch with wide eyes, waiting for the spar to begin Pakku gives the starting signal as Kai looks at his opponent, Kai quickly starts his offense by jabbing his right hand forward in a fist and shooting fire at the unsuspecting pupil. Kai quickly follows by swinging his leg around, creating an arc of fire sending it at the pupil. Sangok quickly creates a wall of ice, blocking the first jab. but shatters at the power of the second attack, sending Sangok flying back, out of the sparring circle. The rest of the pupil's are watching with wide eyes and dropped jaws. before one looks at pakku ''He's a Fire bender!'' Pakku looks and smirks ''Yet he is still my pupil, you will get used to it.'' Pakku turns to the others ''Anyone else wants to spar against Kai?'' All of them shake their heads and watch as Kai approaches Sangok, who looks frightened. Kai smiles at him before offering his hand to help him up, He reluctantly takes the hand as he is pulled to his feet, Kai then bows to him before turning to move towards Pakku's side.
Several hours go by as the younger students reluctantly accept Kai, they are wary, but not scared. especially because he acts very nice and seems genuine. They continue training together until late in the evening.
The next day, seems fairly normal. Kai patrols around the city, ending up at the frontal wall. He stares out into the ocean before two boats, and a fuzzy creature comes up to the gates? Kai looks at them, noticing the passengers. First, A bald kid..with an arrow on his forehead? Kai shrugs before noticing the other two, both seem to be water tribe. One a girl and one a boy. The girl looks up to the wall, noticing the lone figure, Kai meets her gaze and offers her a warm smile before turning and walking off. Katara in the meantime frowns as he leaves, the gaze in his eyes reminding her of someone with a red scar covering one half of his face. She quickly shrugs it off though and continue through the canals until they meet with the Chief.
Later in the day, The avatar and his companions are offered a warm welcome. First, is Chief Arnook. on his left is Princess Yue, on his right stands Master Pakku, who is closely followed behind by Kai, who can't seem to keep his eyes off the woman. Arnook adresses the crown in the plaza, where they are being welcomed. ''Tonight, we celebrate the arrival of our brother and sister from the Southern Tribe, and they have brought with them someone very special, someone whom many of us believed disappeared from the world until now.'' He gestures to Aang ''The avatar!'' Cheers erupt from the crowd, they quickly die down though as Arnook continues. ''We also celebrate my daughter's 16th birthday.'' He gestures to Princess Yue, who bows and smiles. ''Princess Yue is now of marrying age. '' Arnook said, another cheer from the crowd is heard. ''Now, let us watch Master pakku and his students perform, with a very..special one mixed in there.'' The Chief motions towards three men who now stand on the dais in front of the fountain opposite the dignitaries' table. The center man is clearly the eldest with a bald head, but long white hair on the sides of his head and down his back. The begin waterbending water from three enormous amphorae in front of them. In the meantime, Both Arnook and Yue watch from the side, Yue with a huge smile on her face. The three continue waterbending, until a faint orange glow comes from behind them, in the form of fire. The fire is twirling around in the form of a dragon. Everyone seems confused as the dragon passes through the water shape pakku had made, and it turns into steam. Through the steam the master and two students, together with Kai. walk out of the steam, standing together as they bow. Aang and Katara watch in delight at the show. Confused however by the sudden fire mixed with it. Suddenly Arnook spoke up, ''May I present you.'' Kai stepped forward, he seems to be wearing royal Fire nation robes? People gasp and murmer about him ''Prince Kai, son of General Iroh, Dragon of the west.'' people erupt into chaos, before the Chief assures them ''Please, calm down!'' he breathes before continuing ''I understand what you think, but.. Master Pakku has vowed for him, just like my daughter did. He is of no threat and is sworn into loyalty to me.'' More people murmer, some.. who have known Kai nod and don't seem to bothered, others seem more negative, some even daring to scream at him ''He's Fire Nation scum, We are at war with them!'' some people nod, mostly older ones. Younger people seem to be less fazed and simply wait. Arnook spoke again. ''If he betrays us, he will willingly be executed, such was his promise. Was it not?'' Arnook turned to Kai, who bowed at him followed by a ''Yes sir.'' Arnook sighed softly ''Let us celebrate now.''
Kai sighs, ignoring the threatening glares he receives as he walks over to Princess Yue, who seems to strike a conversation with the Souther water tribe boy. He quickly moves towards her before speaking softly ''Princess Yue, I would like to give you my congratulations on your coming of age.'' Yue turned to him, blushing and smiling ''Thank you, Kai. but no need for formalities.'' Kai smiled back, and nods. Now the water tribe boy stands up and glares at Kai ''Why are you so friendly with Fire Nation Scum?'' he asked yue, who gasped at his words ''Don't be rude sokka, he is very nice and no danger.'' Now the water tribe girl besides him speaks up ''How do you know that? He might just burn you people whilst you're not looking!'' Kai closed his eyes and lowered his head ''My apologies, it seems me joining the celebration was a bad idea.'' Yue turnes back to him as he speaks ''I'm sorry Yue, your company is very desirable, but it seems others disagree, I will be outside if anyone needs me. Which I doubt.'' He turns away, a sad look in his eyes as he stalks off outside. To the training area.
Katara, decides to follow him. She finds him in the training area, together with.. Aang? she quickly spoke up ''Aang, get away from him!'' she angrily stomped over tugging on his shirt lightly to pull him back. Aang was in the middle of a conversation with him and was interrupted, he looks at katara. very confused ''I was just talking with him? what's the problem?'' Katara sighed and released his shirt ''He might burn you ofcourse.'' she said, Kai once again lowered his head in shame ''I guess my company is not desired here, or anywhere for that matter.. Perhaps it's best if I leave, Good night Aang. You seem like a good kid.'' Aang smiled at him ''Goodnight Kai, you seem good too.'' Katara huffed and mumbled a goodnight before turning to aang ''Why are you talking with him, it's dangerous, for all we know.. he's working for zuko!'' at that, Kai turned back and looked at her. ''What do you mean i'm working for Zuko, I haven't seen him in 8 years!''
Katara looked at him ''So you admit you know him, that's great..How do you know him actually?'' Katara spoke with less venom in her tone. Kai simply answered as he looked in her eyes. ''That's my Cousin...unfortunetly.'' Katara continued her questioning ''You're Royalty?'' Kai continued to speak ''I was, Haven't been in the Fire nation for years..It's almost like I grew up here.''
Katara tried her best to seem unfriendly, but failed and decided not to continue with her questions about his past. instead she asked something more odd ''Hey Aang, maybe you found your Fire Bending Teacher?'' Kai stared at her then at Aang he then spoke ''Ehm..I don't think I'll be a good teacher.'' Aang's smile became huge ''Great idea katara! Maybe he could come with us!'' Kai fumbled with his parka's sleeve ''Ehm..maybe..I could.'' Aang looked very excited then spoke ''I'll have to learn from pakku first though! After that you can leave with us.'' Katara doubted this slightly, but didn't voice her concern. Kai then bowed to both, repeating his Good night to both as he walks off to rest for the night. Hopefully waking up to a peaceful day.
A/N Another chapter, hopefully this will do you some good! I know, some things may seem a bit forced such as Katara's temper with him etc. I will try to work on it, but I really want to get rid of the Norther Water Tribe, no offense but I will be able to do A lot in the earth kingdom when Kai joins the group.