Chapter 6: Market Hassles and Pirates

"Roi." I waved to get his attention before continuing. "They are Sokka (Hello.), Katara (Hi!), and Aang (Nice to meet you!). They were down by the river and wanted to see you."

He blinked before saying, "Er, yes, are they water benders?"

"Well, I am, but not that good," started Katara. "I'm teaching Aang some water moves. He's the Avatar. My brother is a non-bender. What about you?"

"I'm a non-bender," Roi answered.

"Oh, I see."

"Well, you seen us, shall we go to market?" I interrupted.

~Rhushy~

I was sleeping peacefully. I don't remember my dream, but I think I was some type of ram-shark. I was riding this big wave to a land unknown. I was hungry so I searched for food and interesting finds. When I felt touching, my dream showed some humans trying to spear me. I was frightened and tried to curl into a ball. I heard voices, but I couldn't make out what the voice said. Then I heard "We got visitors." I woke up thinking fire nation found us again and my head collided with something solid. "OW!"

If I said anything, I don't remember except the head butt. When my eyes open, I noticed three kids: two were dressed in blue, a rare thing in the Earth Kingdom, and one in yellow and orange. "Roi," Austin said. It was our way of notifying each other to use our other name for strangers. If this keep up, I'm going to forget our real names. "They are Sokka," he gestured to the boy in blue, he responded with "Hello," "Katara," the girl in blue, she said enthusiastically, "Hi!" "and Aang." the one in yellow and orange who said cheerfully "Nice to meet you!" "They were down by the river and wanted to see you."

I was startled that we got visitors that I didn't respond for a moment. "Er, yes, are they water-benders?"

"Well, I am, but not that good," started the girl in blue. "I'm teaching Aang some water moves. He's the Avatar. My brother is a non-bender. What about you?"

"I'm a non-bender," I answered. I was used to that lie, and I don't use my bending powers often.

"Oh, I see."

"Well, you seen us, shall we go to market?" Jason (Austin other name) interrupted.


The market. It wasn't very exciting because it looked like any other town. Like our visitors, we don't have much money. After stocking up some supplies, we met up. We heard Sokka saying, "We've got exactly three copper pieces left from the money that King Bumi gave us. Let's spend it wisely."

Aang replied,"Uhh, make that two copper pieces, Sokka. I couldn't say no to this whistle!" sounding guilty. We turned a corner when he attempted blowing it. We heard nothing as we approached.

Sokka replied after pulling the fingers plugged in his ears, "It doesn't even work." The lemur chattered in in Aang's ear. "See, even Momo thinks it's a piece of junk."

"No offense, Aang, but I'll hold the money from now on," Katara said to Aang as she held out a hand for the coppers.

"So, you guys are done?" Sokka asked us after noticing our approach.

"Yes, we are," I replied. "Where are you heading next?"

"The next shop as usual," Sokka told us and started to walk. We followed him.


We reached the docks and walked by a ship with a man in front. He was shouting out, "Earth Nation! Fire Nation! Water Nation! So long as bargains are your inclination, you're welcome here! Don't be shy, come one by!" We walked pass as we watched him. He took quick notice of us. "Oh! You there! I can see by your clothing that you're world traveling types. Perhaps I can interest you in some exotic curios?"

Aang took the bait. "Sure! What are curios?"

The man paused before answering, "I'm not entirely sure, but we got 'em!" He took Aang by the shoulders and led him in. We followed them. Jason and I walked around the ship and ended up in the weapon area. We looked around.

"Hey, Roi!" Jason called to me as I browsed the spears.

"What?" I replied, not taking my eyes off the collections I was looking at.

"I got something that would work for you!" I raised an eyebrow as I walked to him.

"What is ..." my question died in my throat when I saw what he was holding. I dropped the spear I was holding.


We made way to the captain to pay our new weapons after trying them out. Aang came up beside us telling us to move over politely.

Aang looked to the captain with a sly expression as he toyed with something in his hand. "What say to the price of ... one copper piece!" He ended his sentence with a smile. The said copper piece was tossed over his head and was caught by the other hand.

The pirate captain laughed before replying, "The price is 200 gold pieces. I don't haggle on items this rare."

"Okay - two copper pieces!" Aang shot back. Apparently, the other copper was in his hand with the copper piece the whole time.

The captain growled, "It's not as amusing the second time, boy." I noticed Katara walking up. She had a worried look.

"Aang, can we get out of here? I feel like we're getting weird looks," she whispered to him. she looked at us. "You too. Come."

Aang turned to the captain. "Aye, we be castin' off now!" He took his staff and followed Katara, Jason, and I. When we left the ship, Aang asked Katara, "What was that all about, Katara?"

Sokka added, "Yeah, I was just starting to browse through their boomerang collection."

Katara replied, " I'll just feel a lot better once we get away from here." Jason and I looked at each other.

A shout was heard behind us. We all turned to see the pirate from earlier shouting at us. And, he brought friends. Those friends doesn't look friendly.

Then, we turned around and ran for our lives. Jason managed to tell Aang that we would go a different way to the campsite. Without waiting for a reply, we broke off.


A/N: That took a while! Sorry if the ending was a bit lame. I had to cut it there. R&R plz?