I took out the red silk scarf and put my hair up, then put the scarf around my face, only showing my eyes. It covered my hair and the rest of my face. I put my bag back on, and had the bag of money in my hand. Walking at a slow pace, I slowly made my way towards the gates of the Earth Kingdom where Sam had disappeared hours earlier.
I finally made it into the Earth Kingdom, and everyone seemed to ignore me. They were all preoccupied in their own lives. Majority of them were still putting the rubble from the destruction off to the sides, and some were busy gathering material to rebuild homes and stands. I hurried passed the groups of children playing and elderly walking in groups and gossiping. When I finally reached the vendors in town, I spotted Sam walking around and asking people something. I squinted to read her lips. Where...is...the..Avatar...
They were all pointing in the direction that I had last seen them head, and I nodded. I could use that information later, you know, it would be easy to track down Azula, Zuko, and the brats if I knew which direction to go in. I ignored them and continued on through the town of vendors.
A particular stand caught my eye from its blue and red robes. It was a stand that was selling complete outfits. The one that mostly caught my eye was the dark red one; color of blood. I picked up the set to look at its full set. The robe came down to my ankles, but they wouldn't drag. The under clothes, a tight shirt, long legging-pants, and some soft red leather shoes. I looked over to the seller, an old woman that looked to be in her 70's. "How much is this?" I asked her politely. She smiled and looked at me.
"Well, aren't you a beautiful young woman. I remember living on my own and traveling. The innocent years. It's 20." She said, looking over my clothing However, she didn't seem to recognize the design on my uniform. "But, for you, I will make it 10. We all need money, and I don't want to run a single woman broke!" She smiled. I nodded and opened my pouch. Good thing, I only have 20. I handed her the 10 coins and she refolded the clothing before handing it to me. "Thank you. Have a nice trip." She said as I began to walk away.
"No, thank you." I smiled before making my way hastily back to the center of town. I looked around and started to head in the direction where the Avatar, Sam, Zuko, and Azula all headed.
I passed many crowds of people, and most of them gave me a strange look. I think they had a thought that my clothes were Fire Nation, but they didn't say anything; maybe because they weren't sure. As soon as the end gates of the Earth Kingdom were in view I started to walk a little faster with my clothes in hand. "HEY, SHE'S A FIRE NATION!" I heard someone shout. "MAYBE SHE'S THAT GIRL THAT CAME IN WITH HER COMMANDER."
I didn't want to turn and look at who ever had said that, but suddenly I felt two hands on my shoulders. I swiftly turned and blasted them away with my fire. It took me a few to realize that I had severely burned a guard AND a younger boy, maybe 15. I turned back to the gate and began to run, and occasionally I would look back and see others surrounding the two people I hurt, and a hoard of people following me.