Hi... um... this is a little something that I thought of as I was listening to the Disney Tarzan soundtrack... the line "two worlds, one family" gave me the idea. I asked myself what if Konna (from Amon's Secret Apprentice; another story of mine) was raised in the Fire Nation... then this happened. It's also kinda inspired by the story of Moses (exoduses in the Bible).

so... it's kinda like an alternate timeline or something... anyway... enjoy... if not... that's ok.


um... ya here y'all go. *laughs a bit* I think we can all understand how Konna feels in this chapter. *laughs again* Heck, I'd be the same way.

sorry for the really long wait... I just... I've been really depressed lately. again, sorry.


Ch, 4. The Fire-Ferrets Fan-Girl

The fans cheered and booed as Bolin was knocked down into the giant pool of water under the playing field.

Korra gritted her teeth as she dodged a fireball whizzing towards her. The other team's earth-bender sent a flying disk her way and knocked her off balance. The water-bender then pushed her into the pool with a pure water hose.

It didn't last very long, so the referees didn't call it.

Mako soon fallowed into the drink after he was pelted in the stomach with a barrage of earth-disks.

"Seriously?!" Korra rang out the water from her clothes and hair when she reached the dugout. "That was embarrassing."

"At least you weren't knocked out first." Bolin rang out his clothes.

Mako, also dripping wet, joined his teammates in the dugout. He sighed and tried to smile. "The good news is that our qualifying match is next week."

Korra smiled hopefully. "Awesome! We should start practicing right away."

Mako nodded. "Ya, this just wasn't our week."

Bolin looked the pair over and smiled evilly. "I'll a, go change. See you upstairs bro." he started to head for the door. "But, no rush."

Mako gave his little brother a confused look. He then shrugged it off and looked back at Korra. "So…" He paused. "Practice tomorrow?"

She gave him a seductive smile. "I'll be there." She then walked off to the girl's locker-room.

Mako gave out a sigh of relief and made his way to the apartment he and Bolin shared above the stadium.

"This stinks!" Konna turned off her small radio next to her bed. She then fell back onto the mattress and hugged her plush fire-ferret.

"What stinks princess?" Her lady in waiting set a glass of water on her nightstand.

Konna shot up. "My team lost the match!" She flailed her arms; still holding on to the stuffed animal.

Her lady in waiting took a step back and gave her a small bow. "I'm sorry my princess."

Konna sat back down and hugged her fire-ferret. "And the qualifying rounds for the championship is all next week." She fell back into the sheets and closed her eyes. "And I'll be there next week." Her eyes flung open as she quickly sat up. She smiled as she stood up once more and began jumping. "I'm going to Republic City! I'm going to Republic City!" She called out in glee.

Her lady in waiting became nervous. "Maybe you'll get to meet the team." She tried to calm her down.

Konna froze and blushed. She let herself fall into the mattress. "Meet the team?" She asked softly. She blushed even harder. "I could meet them… I could meet him!" She gazed longingly up at a pro-bending poster on the wall next to her bed.

"Mako?" The lady in waiting asked.

Konna gave her a sharp look and then rolled her eyes. "No silly." She gazed back at the poster. "Bolin." She sighed dreamily. "The cutest earth-bender ever!"

"What's wrong with Mako? He's cute." The lady in waiting became confused.

"Ya, I'll admit he's cute, but you don't understand. He belongs with Korra. She's the team's water-bender." Konna explained. "They're perfect for one other."

"Um, should I even ask?" The lady in waiting became worried.

"You wouldn't understand anyway." Konna laid down and pulled the covers over her. "And I'm going to sleep now."

"Alright. Goodnight, princess." The lady in waiting quietly walked away.

The morning light made The Republic Forces ship sparkle as well as Konna's eyes as she gazed up at it.

Iroh walked up behind her. "Ready to go kiddo?" He asked her with a smile.

"I was born ready!" She spun around with the biggest smile on her face.

He raised an eyebrow. "You're wearing your pajamas?" He looked over her pink nightgown.

She blushed a little. "I was too excited I forgot to change clothes this morning." She explained.

"Go ahead and change. We won't leave without you." He pointed to the building behind him. "You're not going to get much privacy on the ship. And I know how modest you are."

"Thanks." She unzipped on of her bags and pulled out a pink kimono-ish top, a long deep red skirt, and a pair of black leggings. "Be right back." She zipped the bag back up and ran to the building as fast as her nightdress would let her without dropping anything.

"Holy Hog-Monkeys!" An older voice came from the plank. "General Iroh, are all those bags yours?"

Iroh looked up at the older man approaching him and smiled. "Commander Bumi." He gave a small bow. As he stood back up he gave out a small chuckle. "Actually, this luggage belongs to my little sister." He then tugged at a pair of stings that he was holding over his shoulder. "This is my bag."

Bumi looked at a tag on one of the suitcases. "Yep. It says: property of Princess Konna of The Fire Nation." He looked back at Iroh as he let the tag go. "I almost forgot your sister is tagging along. How old is she now?"

"16." Iroh smiled.

Bumi chuckled. "I should have known based on the amount of luggage. It looks like she has enough stuff to last a few years."

Iroh chuckled a little as well. "Oh no. a few years' worth would be quite a few more bags." He rolled his eyes. "I assure you, this is only a week's worth."

"Why so much?" Bumi scratched the back of his head.

Konna appeared next to her brother. "Well, I have to have an outfit for every day. And then there are outfits for special occasions. And I can't leave home without my stuffed animals." She explained.

Bumi smiled wide. "Spirits forbid you leave your plush toys!" He joked.

She stuck her tongue out at him and crossed her arms.

Iroh rolled his eyes as he took her nightdress from her arms and put it in the bag she retrieved her street clothes. He then looked up at her. "Did I put that in the right bag?"

Konna nodded. "Ya, that's fine."

"Then let's weigh anchor!" Iroh smiled.

Bumi waved down a few crew members to take the luggage aboard the ship.

Konna glided on the plank and greeted the crew already aboard with a smile. Iroh and Bumi weren't too far behind her.

The pro-bending gym smelled of sweat and rubber.

"The morning is evil." Korra yawned.

"No arguments here." Mako yawned as well. "Hey Bolin, where's the ball?" He glanced over at his brother whom seemed to have fallen asleep standing up.

Korra giggled a little. "Maybe we should all take his led and practice on our own later." She suggested.

"The clearing in the woods after lunch?" Mako smiled at her.

"Sounds good to me." She walked over to her bag and picked it up. "See you two later." She waved goodbye as she walked out the giant archway.

Another team walked in.

"Korra." The water-bender of the other team looked over at her. "Why don't you leave these losers for good? You have so much potential, but you waste it with these two. I could teach you how to really water-bend."

Korra made a sour face. "No thanks Tahno, I think I'll stick with my friends." She turned back around and continued to walk away.

Mako crossed his arms and scowled. "Give it up Tahno."

The pale, black haired, sickly looking boy looked over at Mako. He smiled smugly. "Says the loser."

Mako gritted his teeth trying to hold back his fire-bending.

Bolin woke with a yawn. "What are the wolf-bats doing here? It's not their turn to use the gym."

"Actually." The wolf-bat earth-bender pointed to a chart on the wall. "Our slot was moved. We're used to no one being in here when we arrive to practice, therefor we always arrive early." He spoke with a snooty tone.

"And we're not that great at sharing." The fire-bender checked his nails for dirt.

"We were leaving anyway." Mako pulled Bolin to the door.

In the hallway, Bolin looked at Mako has he was opening the door that lead to the staircase to their apartment.

"Was Tahno trying to flirt with Korra again?" Bolin asked. "You should ask her out already."

Mako sighed as he walked up the stairs. "Yes on Tahno… no to date."

"Why?" Bolin was close behind. "You two are perfect for each other."

Mako sighed again and reached the top. He flopped down on the sofa and closed his eyes. "Because she deserves someone better than me."

Bolin sat down next to his older brother and crossed his arms. "I don't believe that. I think you're afraid she doesn't feel the same way you do. You've had a crush on her forever… maybe she has a crush on you." He rolled his eyes. "Besides, everyone deserves true love."

Mako raised an eyebrow and smiled. "Think so little brother?" He sighed. "Maybe you're right." He chuckled a little. "And if you are, then who is your true love?"

Bolin shrugged and smiled. "I don't think I've met her yet."

It felt like the ship was going slow as molasses. Konna leaned on the side and looked completely bored.

"Are we there yet?" She looked over at Bumi and Iroh playing a slow game of Pi-Show.

Bumi looked up at her as Iroh smiled and moved one of his pieces. "We just left a few hours ago."

"Let's see you recover from that commander." Iroh crossed his arms and smiled wide.

Bumi looked down at the board. "Why you little!"

Konna sighed. "How much longer?" She wined a little.

Iroh looked up at her. "We'll be there before dinner. Why don't you find something to do before then?"

Konna rolled her eyes. "No one to talk too, everyone's working." She lifted an eyebrow. "Except for you two." She sighed. "I wish master Katara was here."

Bumi moved one of his pieces and then looked up at her. "Why don't you explore the ship? There's lots of stuff you can get into."

She shrugged. "Alright."