Wow, it's been a long time. I had a serious writer's block, but I'm back now! However, the chapter doesn't mention the characters of iCarly a lot, just a small sentence here or there. I promise there will be more next chapter.

Hokada's men immediately started to bend the water around the ship. They had split up into teams, half of them speeding the ship up, while the other half hurling torrents of water at the flaming fireballs.

Unfortunately, a fireball landed on the back tip of the ship, which immediately started to burn. One waterbender put the flame out, and another covered the gaping hole with ice. They would have to remove the water already in the ship later. For the time being, The water that had gushed into the ship were being used to speed the ship up even quicker.

After nearly a half-hour of intense fighting and racing, the exhausted benders finally managed to outrace the heavier and slower Firebending Navy.

Shyu sank to the ground, exhausted, and flicked the shoulder pads on his uniform. "This uniform is so heavy…" He complained.

Hokada slowly walked around the ship. Fortunately, nobody was injured, although several people were exhausted to the point of losing consciousness. Hokada sent half of the crew to bed. The other half had to stay on deck, though they could sit and relax. He himself, of course, took the wheel and continued directing the ship, in case the Navy caught up again.

After a full night, one of Hokada's men pointed at a small village, while staring at a map. "I think that's our first stop!" He yelled out. A small crowd ran over and huddled around him. "Yep, it definitely is. It still shows signs of rebuild and repair after a Fire Nation occupation." One man said. Several others agreed.

Hokada immediately steered the ship and the group of 5 ships slowly droned towards the village.

A waterbender from each ship raised a huge waterbending flag to the topmast of each ship, and one of the few Earth Kingdom citizens pulled a string, releasing a gigantic banner bearing the Earth Kingdom crest to fall in place on the front of the ship. The Fire Nation soldiers who deserted wove flags bearing the sun, which is the symbol of the "New" Fire Nation.

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As the small group flew atop Aapa, Sokka immediately yelled "Aha! We're almost there!"

"Almost where?" Aang asked.

"The swamp." Toph responded.

"What? No, we're almost to you're hometwon, Gaolin!" Sokka yelled. "Excited to see your parents again?" Sokka nudged an irritated Toph.

"That can't be. We have to fly over the swamp in order to reach Gaolin."

"Well, I have the map." Sokka said, clutching the map tighter.

"Yeah? Well I grew up here. I know where everything is." Toph retorted.

"Look!" Sokka said, pointing to a location on the map. "We are here. Gaolin is here. The Swamp is way over there."

"I'm blind." Toph reminded Sokka.

"Oh yeah…well, trust me on this."

"No!" Toph yelled.

"Be quiet, you two!" Katara stomped over angrily, rocking Aapa in the process.

"Aapa wants you to stop arguing." Aang said, while being ignored completely.

"Katara! Look! Gaolin's right here, and the Swamp is way over there!" Sokka said.

"Sokka…I have to wonder what Toph's village is doing in the middle of a huge SWAMP!!" Katara yelled. "You need serious map-reading skills."

"Oh yeah? Well, at least I got better sword skills then you." He pulled out his new meteor-blade sword and waved it around. It accidentally fell over the side of Aapa and flew down towards land.

Sokka stared wide-eyed and the sword. Fortunately, Aang flew down with his glider and retrieved the sword.

"Yeah, real sharp sword skills." Katara said sarcastically. Toph giggled.

And if an invisible ghost had been watching the scene, that ghost wouldn't be interested in Sokka's stupidity, or Toph's stubbornness, or even Aang's playfulness. They wouldn't even notice Katara's mean temper, or even Freddie and Sam's constant flirting. They wouldn't stop and wonder what that mysterious spraying device that Carly was holding was. They would be entirely mesmerized at the Old man sitting in the back, drinking tea and pretending nothing was happening with the world at all.

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Meanwhile, in a small mining village just off the coast of the ocean, a boy name Haru went running towards his dad. "Dad, there are ships coming ashore."

His dad, Tyro, instantly became alert. "Who are they?" He whispered.

"They are Fire Nation ships. But the bear the flags of Water, Earth, and one I don't recognize."

Tyro had a confused look on his face. "Is it a sun?"

"Yes…how did you know?"

"New Fire…I think we should send a small band of Earthbenders down there and spy on those ships. Just because the fly the appropriate flags doesn't mean that we'll trust them."

"Yes, you're right. Dad, I volunteer to go." Haru said.

Tyro sighed, but knew he couldn't stop his son. "Be careful."

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The five ships landed on the beach, one by one, and the big planks on the front of each door opened. One row of two soldiers came marching down the ship. The size didn't seem threatening at all, though the soldier's posture and stare seemed intimidating.

From behind the rocks, a small band of about 10 Earthbenders jumped out, one of them Haru. They immediately shot rocks at the row of soldiers, though they were easily blocked.

Almost instantly, men wearing water tribe uniforms came running down the planks, which confused the Earthbenders long enough for their hands and feet to be bound with cloth.

Out of the crowd of soldiers, one stepped out and pulled off his mask. "Haru." He gasped.

Haru had a confused look on his face. However, the soldier continued. "Where's your dad?"

Haru refused to answer.

"Don't you remember me? I used to carry you when you were a baby!"

Haru just shook his head. The soldier tossed his head in frustration. Luckily, a second group of earthbenders intended as possible reinforcement slid down the cliff. Among them was Haru's dad, Tyro.

"Tyro!" the soldier yelled. Two Earthbenders jumped in between the soldier and Tyro. The soldier had a confused look on his face. "Can't you see the flags we're flying?"

"No." One earthbender said. "Those flags could mean anything."

Suddenly, Hokada stumbled down the planks, having slipped on one of the wet stairs. Tyro's eyes narrowed in confusion, staring at the Fire Nation soldiers standing next to the Water Tribe men, and some of the people who were milling around were wearing Earth Kingdom standard civilian clothing.

"Tyro! Don't you remember me? I'm Shyu!" The soldier said. Tyro's eyes gleamed when he recognized the old friend standing in front of him.

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Soon, Aapa was flying low over the swamp.

"Ha!" Toph yelled in triumph when Freddie yelled in surprise after seeing the amazing view of the swamp. "I was correct!"

Sokka just crossed his arms and slumped his head over. Aang slowly landed Aapa near the location of the village where the swamp men were located last. Fortunately, they were still in that area.

"Aang!" Tho, Hue, and the other band of swamp people greeted. Due, however, just stared hungrily at Aapa and started drooling. Aapa retaliated with a large growl. Due cowered in fear and took a step back, instantly colliding with one of the tents, which collapsed under his weight. Sam wondered why people in this world were such idiots.

"I see we have new people here!" Hue, the "vine monster" said.

"Yep.
Aang said. "This is Toph, my Earthbending teacher. She's quite a great earthbender, she can bend metal."

"Gracious me. Is that an accomplishment? I know near nothing about Earthbending." Tho, the fat guy said.

"Apparently, it is." Sokka whispered. He received a slap from Toph.

"And this is Carly, Sam, and Freddie." Aang continued.

"Nice to meet you!" Carly said, smiling, and shook their hands. Freddie followed Carly. Sam, however, refused to shake their hands and complained that they were dirty and wore nearly nothing. "That's disgusting!" She yelled.

"Shh. That's incredibly rude!" Carly said.

"Yeah!" Freddie said.

"Ahh, no problem. We get that all the time." Tho said.

"No we don't. These people are the only outsiders we've met in decades!" Due reminded Tho.

Due just shrugged his shoulders. "So, what brings you here, today?"

"Well, we have a disturbing development, and we require your assistance." Aang said.

"Well, what might that be?" One of the swamp people asked.

"Well…"

That's it for this chapter. Once again, sorry for the long wait. I don't know when I'll update next, so read this chapter slowly…wait, you've already finished, so I guess I warned you a bit too late. Oh well, R&R!!