Hola everyone!
Well, I have another chapter here and ready. Zantestsuken Reverse, you guessed right. England as either Air or Water. I don't want to say which yet but its one of those two.
In any case, I hope you all enjoy this chapter. Its all centered around Japan. Also, this chappie has characters from Avatar tha Last Airbender: The Search comic book. If you haven't read it you won't understand their characters or the reason why I put them in there.
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Chapter 3: Japan
The Japanese nation had been sleeping for hours it had seemed. When he woke up, his body somewhat ached and his location was not the conference room but a bedroom. The room had wooden walls covered in different pictures and decorations. Japan sat up in the creaky bed and spotted the door creaked open with the eyes of a child peaking in. When their eyes locked, the kid ran away. After a few seconds a woman entered the room.
"Ah! You're awake," said the woman. She had long black hair that hung over her shoulders and wore a dark red dress that reached all the way down to her bare feet. "How are you feeling?"
Japan hesitated before speaking, "How did I end up here? Where am I?"
"You're at my family's house. My husband found you down by the river. You … you were unconscious," she explained.
Kiku nodded in understanding. "I see. I would like to thank your husband for his hospitality."
The woman seemed surprised by this. "Oh, um! Yes! Of course! Just one minute!" she hurried out of the room.
Japan sighed. He didn't know where he was. When he observed the room he found it odd that the family pictures were all painted and the dress the woman wore and the band around her hair were odd. It looked so outdated and ancient.
"Hello? I'm glad to know that you're awake." A man now entered the room, the woman and child from earlier following not too far behind. "I was the one who pulled you out of the river. We were worried you weren't going to make it."
In response, Japan only nodded.
Awkwardly, the man placed a hand behind his head and chuckled. "Anyway, my name is Ikem. This is my wife Noriko and my daughter Kiyi." Kiyi immediately shrunk back. "S-She's a little shy."
Japan nodded. "That is understandable," he murmured before getting off of the bed and grabbing for his white navy jacket that had been laying atop a chair. "My name is Kiku Honda."
Ikem shook the Asian nation's outstretched hand. "That's an odd name."
Kiku took his comment and stored it into memory. "Really? Hmm …" It was still a mystery where he had ended up. Bowing slightly, the Japanese nation said, "Thank you for nurturing me until I awoke. I am thankful for your kindness."
Ikem stepped back in surprise. "Well, it's alright. I didn't want to leave you like that so …"
"Ikem-san, may I ask you a question?" Kiku asked.
"Sure."
"Where exactly am I?"
"Well, we're in a town inside the borders of the Fire Nation."
"The Fire Nation?"
Ikem gave him a strange look. "… Yes."
Kiku's eyes widened. What in the world is the Fire Nation? Is it a country? A state? I've never heard of such a place. Does it even exist? What about that whole that took me, Italy and the rest. Where did we end up? Japan's mind raced with multiple ideas concerning his circumstance.
The family watched him, worry etched in each of their faces. He looked frightened, worried, and saddened all at the same time.
Japan abruptly, ran past them. "I have to go!"
"But wait, are you in any condition to-" The wife was cut off by a wave of her husband. "Noriko, let the man go. He'll be fine."
"But-" she watched the strange man approach the door. Before leaving he turned around and bowed once more.
"Thank you for everything you have done!" he exclaimed before exiting the residence.
Ikem smiled as Japan left. "He was an odd one, that's for sure. It seemed he had a few things he needed to sort out on his own. We shouldn't intrude." Noriko sighed and nodded in defeat, "I understand," she spoke before going over and picking up her daughter. "Do you want to eat breakfast? I made more than enough to fill your tummy."
Kiyi grinned, her cheeks flushed red. "Yes, please!"
Japan's element will not be revealed yet. In fact don't count on many countries to realize their elements until later.
Also, Ikem, Noriko, and Kiyi are actually important people in the Avatar story line. I highly suggest you read The Search if you ever want to know about them and what happened to Zuko's mom. If you have, here's a whole bunch of cookies right here!
Alright, until next time. :)
