The GAang and the Fire Nation School

Chapter 9: The New Invitation

Man, watching the episodes on a TV is much better compared to the computer screen. I really loved the last episode since it explained Roku's past, but man, Sozin is a big fat traitor, and he betrayed his BEST friend! Man, it just shows how corrupted some leaders will be to get what they want. And another twist with Roku being Zuko's great-grandpa on his mom's side. This was also a + for those shipping Kataang, since we now know that "being the Avatar doesn't affect your chances with the ladies." I loved that line, but I wish he had a bit more tone to it, then again he is an old man.

I did see episode 309 also on the internet, but I won't talk about it much since people will hate me for teasing like that. But if you want to see it, you'll have to mention it in a review. However, if that's the only thing in the review, I won't give the link. But please, even if you watch it on the internet, still watch it on TV since it seems the show isn't getting the ratings it used to get. And the lower the ratings, the lower the chances for more seasons beyond Book 3.

Anyway, here's the next chapter!

I do NOT own Avatar: The Last Airbender, and I realized it would be funny if Aang ended up looking like Rambo (since he wore a red headband too, lol, imagine that: a buff and long-haired Avatar...I think I gave the fangirls of Aang something to think about, XD).


They walked back to the home of Gramps and Keiji. Along the walk, Keiji was giving Kuzon a few additional tips when fighting someone your skill level one-on-one. One of them was when fighting someone who attacks too fast means that one good blast will send flying to the Earth Kingdom. Another was if you were fighting a buff and slow guy, you would have to attack him in many of the weak points that sounded familiar to them since one of the girls that assisted Azula named Ty Lee fought like that. And if he still didn't go down, you'll have to find his "unique weakness," which was a weakness few had compared to others.

"You probably can guess already, but for some reason, everyone in our family has a very weak back, spine or not," said Keiji, which made Kuzon remember the blast that Hide made that hit Keiji directly in his weakness. "That's why I'm forced to attack head-on so much. If I leave an opening on my backside, I'm as good as ash."

"But isn't that a weak point for everyone?" asked Kuzon.

"Yeah, but I mean that we have baby skin there. Any kind of thing that would hurt if it hit the face would hurt the same if it hit our backs. Besides, Gramps has to have a cane to support his back."

"I may have a weak back, but it was because I had to raise everyone on your father's side," argued Gramps, who was next to them. "I had to watch out for you, your father, your grandfather, sometimes his cousin, sometimes your father's uncle's twice removed cousin's--"

"You had to raise a lot of people, we get it," interrupted Wan.

They arrived back to the village during the night. The sky still had a weak light on the western horizon, but it'll be replaced in a few minutes by the darkness. The moon was shining directly overhead in the dark blue sky, along with the infinite number of stars in the space above. A few people were on the streets still, among them were traders from the main island selling some more of that expensive meat Midori almost bought when she thought it was just some chicken.

Entering the home, Gramps was the 1st to enter. He just went straight for his favorite couch and hogged all of the available space on it. He didn't fall asleep as Wan could, but it was still pretty fast, for as soon as everyone settled onto the oak kitchen table, he was snoring as loud as a hog monkey. Their were only 4 chairs for the small square table, but Keiji was friendly enough to stand during the conversation.

"Something tells me tomorrow will be different," said Keiji, rubbing his chin while he thought. "The day before going back to school is always different in some way possible."

"Maybe it's because we all know that and try to make it different," replied Amaya, elbows resting on the table.

"No, I mean something bigger than usual. That's the only thing I find really odd about being related to Gramps; you seem to get his unusual senses and wits. I just hope I'm not exactly like him when I turn over 100."

"Wait, Gramps is over 100?" asked Kuzon.

"Yeah he is. I think every wrinkle on his face represents at least 5 years of age. He's been alive since the beginning of the war, so he knows everything about what's been happening here. I've asked him if he was ever in the army. He said he actually tried to enlist, but they refused since he had to many connections with the opposing nations. He was actually thankful for that after he found out they wiped out all of the Air Nomads. He had a couple of friends from every nation since his own father was a nomad himself."

"So if I asked him a couple of questions tomorrow about the Fire Nation, he could answer them?" asked Wan, looking eager now.

"I'm sure he would know the answer to any question about the Fire Nation top-to-bottom." Keiji then yawned and stretched his arms out. He didn't bother wiping off the ash and dirt he had from the training with Kuzon yet. "I gotta sleep now. If Gramps finds out I'm still up by the time he wakes up then I'm stuck hearing his old-man speeches for the whole day."

"Alright then, see you tomorrow!" said Kuzon, as he and the other 3 got up and headed for the door.

With Keiji closing the door, the GAang headed back to the cave. Whenever they were gon for a long time, they were always afriad that Momo, or worse, Appa, got into their food or left certain "surprises" for them. They were almost to where they would leave the village when a friend of Kuzon's show caleed for them.

"Hey!"

They turned to see Moto. He looked like he was running for the entire day since he was panting and sweating.

"I've been looking all over for you Kuzon, where have you been this whole time?" asked Moto, resting his hands on his knees.

"I was out firebending, why?" asked Kuzon.

"I had to give you this before it was tomorrow." --He handed him a scroll-- "I don't know where you live, so I could'nt simply leave it somewhere."

"Oh, thanks."

Moto nodded and headed off. He entered a house nearby, which was obviously his home. Kuzon waited until all of them returned to the cave to open the scroll.

They waited for Katara to lay down the usual firewood, but they didn't wait for her to light it up as well. With the firewood placed, Aang punched fire at the wood and immediately made a roaring fire. After they all took a seat on their rocks, Aang unrolled the scroll and read it to himself. The other 3 waited fro him to say what it had to say. Aang looked as excited as he did when he read the scroll from the Guru.

"It's an invitation to their own secret dancing party!" said Aang, still holding up the scroll. "Moto, Otin, Feri, and On Ji have been preparing for it all day and invited all of us to come! The Flamios will be there again and they're adding much more stuff to the party that wasn't there before!"

"Like what?" asked Toph.

"Like much more food and drinks..." Aang was reading again through the scroll as he spoke. "...it's located in another cave located on the other side of the island that's said to be twice as big... more people will be there... and no one will be shy like last time. Seems like a better party to me."

"Same here, but I have to visit Gramps tomorrow to ask him some important questions," said Sokka.

"Come on Sokka, you can do that any other time," said Katara, looking at him. "Besides, we can use some more fun around here, especially Aang since he can firebend now. He deserves it."

"But we need to--"

"Hey Sokka, it says that their will be all the treats they can get their hands on there," said Aang, reading the scroll still.

"Ok, I'm in!"

"Alright. Tomorrow, we party like there's no tomorrow!"


Somewhere else in the village...

The kid was frightened to death. He was shaking to his soul as he looked upon the figure that he just ran into. The figure picked up the scroll the boy had and read it. Wanting to flee and never see scary guy again, he ran off, leaving his invitation to the figure.

He read it carefully. He made sure he read every word at least 2 times. Some party was to take place, and it will have everyone from the school there. Place...check. Time...check. The Avatar will be there for sure, he thought. The scroll burnt to ash in his hands as he walked down the empty alley. The alley had a large empty crate covered with a dirty blanket. Not wanting to reveal himself, he sat behind the crate and away from view. A few days ago he started his task. Tomorrow is when he'll finish his task.

I don't care if others get caught in the middle on the conflict. I was just told to finish the Avatar. I wasn't told to keep everyone else safe and unharmed. Because if they get in my way, that'll be their fault.

With that, he shut his eyes and started to sleep.


Man I'm evil! I hope this was enough for now.

Thanks for reading, please review, and hope you enjoyed! TMT