The next day, Zuko was no where to be seen, and his absence wore down everyone's attention span and general mood... it especially took a toll on Katara; they were the strongest team after all. It seemed like another punch-in-the-face sign that perhaps fire and water could truly never mix. These toxic thoughts continued to spin round the waterbender's mind, as Monk Zhong proceeded to teach the Gaang basic rules of a battle.

"RULE 1: Its all for themselves - no matter what always look out for 'you, yourself and thee'", the elderly bender instructed in a nonchalant tone - but such motives seemed selfish in the eyes of each member of the Gaang. And could definitely not be let go so easily, so Suki decided to speak up for what everyone else was thinking...

"I'm sorry Monk Zhong- no disrespect but I don't think fighting individually against the enemy is tactically... correct?", Suki explained in a diplomatic manner, "We work better as a team."

Everyone else nodded in agreement.

"I'd expect such an input from a girl like you Kyoshi Warrior - but remember this", Monk Zhong spoke whilst standing, grabbing one of Suki's fans in the process, "Never think your opinion is wanted in a superior's presence; fans are for fanning such people, not fighting need I remind you..." With that he created a little rip in the fan before continuing with his rules.

Just when Katara was about to defend her (pretty much) older sister, Aang met her eyes with a plead - she forced herself to hold her tongue. But by the look on her face, Aang knew that even without Katara's intended intervene, that wouldn't have stopped Suki from 'witch-slapping' Monk Zhong in his wrinkle adorned face; to stop any violence commencing, the young airbender (literally) swooped in and quickly took the female warrior inside to calm down.

Seething just like Zuko did yesterday, "Let me at him! That disrespectful, rude, vile son of a-"

"Stop! Just stop Suki; stop with the insults", Aang finally raised his voice trying his best to stay calm.

A short laugh escaped her lips, "I'm not insulting him Aang, I'm describing him - first Zuko, now me, who next... Sokka?!." She growled, "If he even thinks about insulting Sokka, I don't care, I will witch slap him real hard!"

(Even though the Kyoshi Warrior knew that Sokka had many things about him to be insulted about.)

Sighing, "Just go inside and try and cool down - please and I'll fix your fan for you."

The Kyoshi Warrior didn't answer, but simply turned around and headed in the direction of her room.

Letting out a deep breathe he didn't know he had been keeping in, Aang returned just in time to hear a reprise of Monk Zhong's rule number 2.

"So, as I repeat, RULE 2: When in battle, always finish the fight."

Aang gaped at the Monk's comment in disbelief; Monks are to never resort to violence...

"Looks like Monk Z is on the list of people who can get Aang to stop talking", Toph added, sensing the Avatar stiffen through the rough earth.

...or murder.

I hope ya'll liked that (once again) unfortunately short chapter - but I can only write so much in one chapter. Will hopefully update soon x

Mrs Dante Basco OUT!