DAY SIX: Friday

The Duke dashed into the tunnel after to catch up with Haru, Teo, and the others, leaving behind the sound of explosions behind. Onwards he ran into the darkness.

They walked in the tunnel with only one torch and Chit Sang's Firebending to light the way as Haru bent the earth in front of them. The group continued, going on and on, away from the fierce battle that was definitely raging from whence they came. Azula and Zuko were probably burning the whole Western Air Temple by now.

Teo and Haru chatted in front of the young boy about stuff he didn't much care for: girls, war efforts, new inventions and bending techniques, stuff like that. The Duke wasn't interested. He was just a kid with a goal, nothing more.

They had walked a little ways when The Duke noticed a strange warmth tingling in the tips of his fingers. It was almost like a soft feather as the heat spread through his whole hand. The sensation curled around his arm, wrapping it in tendrils of soft warmth. The boy dreamily smiled. It was somehow weird and delightful at the same time. It was, admittedly, a wonderful sensation. He felt... good. Soft and warm, like a large barrel of jelly candy. The boy felt like falling asleep...

The Duke's eyelids shot open with a jerk as he realized the warm tentacles were wrapped around his wrists, slowly tightening until he couldn't feel his fingers anymore. They seemed to tug at his limbs as they constricted. Grimacing in pain, The Duke looked around him and saw that none of the others were around him anymore. The torch was lying on the ground, still burning.

Someone screamed.

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Please stop screaming. I'm terribly sorry for pulling your wheelchair so hard. But don't panic; I am simply here to take you away. I am here to take you to the place where all unused characters reside.

Characters? Teo thought. But I'm not a character!

Yes, characters. You do realize you're not a real person, don't you?

Not... real? The place of unused characters? He paled. Will I ever come back?

Some in your group will be released for your two-second cameos in the finale. One of you will never leave alive. Ever.

Teo's eyes widened, and all went black.

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Chit Sang sat up and blinked. Where was he? With only his Firebending to light up the dark, he couldn't see much.

Ah, you're awake. I was hoping I didn't accidentally kill you, the eerie voice echoed.

"Who's there?" the man shouted. "Who are you?"

I am the one who determines all in your world. I remove unnecessary characters from the story. That is my task.

"That can't be right. You're insane! Come here so I can beat some sense into you! You hear me?" Chit Sang cocked a fist.

Good luck with that. I have no body; I am speaking directly to your mind. I am only here to take you away to the place were all unused characters reside. That is all.

"Coward!" he accused, slowly backing up.

I assure you that I am not a coward. Now close your eyes and relax.

"Never!"

My, a stubborn one. I suppose I shall have to dispose of you properly. Goodbye.

"Wha-what NO!"

Chit Sang's heavy body slumped to the cold floor.

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So we meet again, Hakoda of the Water Tribe. Wait, where is that troublesome man?

Hakoda whistled cheerfully as he walked out the back door.

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"I have created a secret weapon for such singular purpose and stealthiness that you will be helpless to its powers. . . MOUSTACHE!"

Haru earthbent an exit and bolted out the tunnel.

It wasn't long before the being seized him. His panicked screams ripped through the open air.