Chapter 11: Making Amends
I do NOT own Avatar.
Previously on Avatar: The Journey Continues…
"Can you read it?" Renshu asked his companion as the earthbender stepped forward and studied the intricate markings on the door.
"Yeah, it says: Kamer's Tomb; Kitzu's Resting Place. The legends of old will long be forgotten. The tales of the battle will be nothing more than a myth yet the story is still true to the end. The Ruby remains as a token from battle. One of the four to seal the door. Inside the room, protectors of the Ruby remain to guard it from those foretold to revive the war. Although they strive to be noble, it will only end in dread. Their hands will be bound and shame on their souls for they shall be decieved in doing wrong instead. Head this warning, go on your way lest you recieve this terrible fate. Only the four and controller of the four may enter therein through the barred door. You know..Renshu, I'm alright with going into some creepy old guys tomb and all, but when it starts talking about a curse and sealing of a terrible fate.. that's a whole different story. " Siyu told his friend who walked up to the door in order to examine it more closely.
"Relax, Siyu. People place these so called warnings in order to scare people off. There is no one in that room that is alive. Muki, himself, told you no one hardly lives here." The waterbender reasoned as he wiped off some dust on the bottom of the door. There he spotted another inscription from the Elder language.
"What does this say?" Renshu inquired causing the reluctant earthbender to walk over and look at the writing.
"It says: Kitzu, Power of Fire, Awaken." Right as the words left Siyu's mouth, the entire tunnel began quaking causing even the earthbender to fall down. The wooden door then began to open as a blinding white light filled the dim tunnel.
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"Jai Li.. What are you doing here?" Kiroko asked in a unusually soft compassionate voice as he stood and walked closer to the young woman who remained perfectly still.
"I have come with a warning, Kiroko." Was the woman's monotone response. Tears still misted her eyes as the horrid memories continued to play through her mind. The devestation, the loss, and the friendships broken plagued her so that all she could think about was leaving. The firebender immediatly stopped when hearing Jai Li's answer.
"What kind of warning?" Kiroko inquired, his face returning to a grave and angered look.
"I had a vision. A vision that led to your ultimate destruction..along with others destruction as well. I come as your friend to warn you, please do not attempt to replay the past. Please do not interefere with the Avatar's life. Do not escape this prison." Jai Li responded causing Kiroko to growl and punch fire out at the tree, but it didn't faze the tree either.
"That's all I've ever been.. a friend to you." The firebender stated while ignoring everything else that the woman said to him.
"I must be going... Please take my advice Kiroko.. Leave the Avatar alone.." Jai Li warned before beginning to turn around to walk out of the abyss. After she had taken a few steps, She heard the now soft voice of her old friend begin to speak.
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And Now….
He was nervous to say the least, but he knew he had to do it. Shouts from the young Avatar fan girls squealed as they saw Appa flying over to their village. A small crowd of people circled around where the mighty beast was landing in hopes of talking with the Avatar. The young love struck girls were in the front with huge smiles and giggles. Sokka then took a deep breath and stood up on Appa's head.
"Hey, Where's Aangy?" One of the little girls asked Sokka while crossing her pudgy little arms.
"Sorry girls. Aang's not here today. It's just me." The water tribe warrior responded causing a stream of 'Awww's' to come from the Avatar fanatics. Once everyone heard Sokka's answer, they all returned to their business leaving the neglected hero with a frown on his face. After a small grumble, the young man climbed off of Appa and began walking towards the Kyoshi Warrior's headquarters. After a few minutes' walk, he was finally at the doorstep of where they train at. The door was surprisingly closed though. This was strange behavior for the girls who generally loved the fresh air. It seemed as if no one was there. Sokka then decided to place a small knock on the door which no one answered. He began to grow impatient after a few seconds and began vigorously pounding on the door with his fists. This time he received the outcome that he wanted. A Kyoshi warrior came to the front door and peeked it open. It was someone that Sokka knew very well. It was Ty Lee.
"Sokka, what are you doing here?" The surprised and slightly annoyed acrobat asked her friend who stood awkwardly at the door.
"I came to speak with Suki." Was Sokka's reply as he tried to enter into the doorway only to have Ty Lee block his way.
"I don't think that is a good idea. Suki isn't seeing anyone right now. Especially not heartless meanies like you." The former circus performer's voice was stern and upset. It actually caught the water tribe warrior off guard.
"Ty Lee, Listen to me. I just need to speak with her. I realized some things. I need to apologize for my actions. I need to make things right. Please.. let me in. Please." Sokka begged Ty Lee who sighed in defeat.
"Okay, but if she tries to kill you.. I'm not going to save you." The acrobat told her friend in a confident tone before opening the door and allowing Sokka to enter. "She's down the hallway in the last room to the right." Ty Lee informed while closing the door behind them.
"Thanks Ty Lee. You're the best." Sokka thanked his friend while ignoring the evil glares from the other Kyoshi warriors and running down the hall to Suki's room. After a few seconds, the young man stood behind the door the kept the two apart. Fear and anxiety gripped at the water tribe warrior as he gulped and took a deep breath. Slowly he reached his hand up and opened the door. The room was dark since the curtains were still closed. It was also a wreck and looked nothing like he was used to seeing. There was a silhouetted figure laying curled up in a ball on the small twin sized bed.
"Suki." Sokka whispered in a remorseful way when seeing what he had done to the poor girl. The figure sat up for a second and growled when noticing who it was.
"Go.. Away.." Suki ordered before falling back down on the bed. This made Sokka only walk closer to the bedside.
"No.. I already did that once. I'm not doing it again." He replied before quickly dodging a brush that was thrown towards his face.
"GO AWAY SOKKA! I DON'T WANT TO HEAR ANYTHING MORE FROM YOU, YOU PATHETIC NO GOOD.."
"Jerk..I know.. I am the biggest jerk in the world. I'm the stupidest one too. I..I don't know what I was thinking when I left you here. I don't know what I was thinking when I treated you so badly. I guess my guilt got ahold of me. My sense of duty..of loyalty got ahold of me. I was confused. I know that you don't want to see me. I know that you don't want to hear what I say. I know that you probably don't want anything to do with me. Please just hear me out. Let me explain, and if you still want me to leave then I will go." Sokka stated while standing next to the bed where Suki was now sitting up on. Her hair was in complete disarray, her makeup was all smeared on her face, and she was still wearing the beautiful green party dress.
"You have a few minutes to explain yourself before I kill you." The Kyoshi Leader responded in a cold heartbroken tone. This made a few drops of perspiration form on Sokka's forehead as he cleared his throat.
"Thank you… Suki, do you remember the night that we were in the Serpent's Pass and you tried to kiss me?" The young man started causing the warrior to shake her head 'yes' before he continued on. "I told you that I couldn't protect someone who was my responsibility.. well, I never told you the story behind it, simply because it was too painful. Now I believe that you deserve an explanation. Her name was Yue… She was the princess of our sister tribe, The Northern Water Tribe. She was my first love… We really cared for eachother, and her father told me to look out for her… to protect her. Whenever this crazy guy, Zho, killed the moon spirit, Yue gave up her life to become the moon spirit. Whenever she was a baby, the moon spirit had given her life, and at that moment she returned it. It was the hardest most vulnerable feeling to lose someone I loved like that… To watch them sacrifice their life right in front of you. Ever since then, I felt this obligation to her. This duty to remain hers… to not marry. I was confused on what the right thing to do is. I was worried that if I married someone else or gave my heart to someone else.. that it would break her even more. I didn't know what to do. I needed to find out for myself, and I did. I realized that I may have lost my first love, but I have always had my true love. Right here next to me since the beginning. Suki, I'm sorry that I treated you so terribly. I'm sorry that I didn't give you my heart. I'm sorry that I wouldn't agree to marry you. I'm sorry that I hurt you. I want you to know.. That.. Suki of Kyoshi Island.. I love you.. I truly love you. I understand if you will not forgive me and take me back. I've really been stupid. I guess that's just what I wanted to say.. I guess I'll leave you alone now." Sokka explained as tears began falling visibly down his face. He then stood up and began to walk towards the door.
"Sokka.." Suki's semi-urgent voice broke the silence causing the young man to turn around and face the girl who was now standing up and walking towards him. "I..I do forgive you.. I.. I do understand what you were going through. I wish you would have told me.. I wish you would have been straight forward with me, but I'm glad you are now.. Sokka.. I love you too, and I want you back. My life has been miserable without you. I've felt completely alone and like I was going crazy.. Please.. don't leave me again." Suki said to her boyfriend who smile widely and picked her up before kissing her passionately.
"Thank you Suki. Thank you. I love you Suki. I love you." Sokka told the beautiful girl before picking her up and setting her down on the bed where her all to eager arms drew him close. Up in the sun, Pi La and Yue watched with smiles as the two lovers made amends.
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The flash of light was blinding to Renshu and Siyu who covered their eyes from the bright rays. A huge warmth filtered through the tunnel in a burst of air causing both men to fall back on their backs. Smoke filled the room causing both men to cough violently. Flames licked the outpost of the door as a huge roar shook the entire tunnel.
"What is that?" Siyu asked amidst his violent coughing. Another large roar shook the tunnel again followed by a huge fireball blasting towards the unexpecting young men. Immediately, Renshu drew water from the air and counteracted the blast while Siyu struggled to stabilize the earth. As Siyu struggled to stabilize the room, he noticed something. He noticed shiny dark blue scales standing in the entrance. Immediately, the earthbender figured out what those shiny scales belonged too.
"DRAGON! RENSHU.. A DRAGON! YOU OPENED UP THE DOOR TO A DRAGON!" The Earthbender screamed in horror before dodging out of the way of another fireblast. The earth rumbled again causing bolder sized earth to fall on to the ground. Siyu created a covering of earth over both himself and his partner as Renshu continued fearlessly fighting off the merciless flames.
"Renshu, We need to get out of here!" The Earthbender stated over the crackling of the fire.
"No not without the ruby." Was the waterbender's reply before running off into the flames. Siyu stood there silently a moment before shaking his head and running in after his friend. The fire and smoke created a nearly blinding and choking atmosphere as Siyu tried to find his friend. Load roars from the beast shook the ground as the Earthbender continued persevering through.
"RENSHU, WHERE ARE YOU?" Siyu screamed while throwing up an earth wall to block a blast of fire.
"UP HERE!" A slightly worried voice answered from up above him.
"What are you doing up there?" The earthbender wondered as he earthbended himself up to see his friend hanging upside down with his hands dangling in the air.
"Oh, Nothing. Just hangin around." Renshu responded sarcastically causing Siyu to roll his eyes. He then took a sharp rock and sliced through the rope that had his friend held captive. Renshu smiled as a thank you before dodging another fire blast from the guardian of the ruby.
"We have to figure out a way to get around this fire breathing beast!" Siyu stated before Renshu thought of something.
"Siyu, Close him in with earth!" The water bender ordered causing his friend to look at him like he was crazy.
"This is a 10 ton fire breathing DRAGON! How can I just close him off?" The Earth bender asked as he built another earth wall to block another fierce blast.
"Dragons have a blind spot right by their ears. If you get in his blind spot you can hit him in the wings. That'd the dragons most vulnerable point. Close off his wings and legs, that will give us enough time to get the Ruby and get out of here! I'll distract him while you go get in it's blind spot. HURRY!" Renshu explained before his friend nodded his head and ran towards the beast.
"Hey, Dragon! Over Here!" Renshu screamed as he drew some water from the air and splashed the beast in the face with it. That action made the dragon even more angry as it breathed out pools of fire. The waterbender counteracted the blast with some ice water before dodging another fireblast. In the meantime, Siyi was racing against time and trying to calm his nerves down in order to let his chakra flow freely. He was now in the furious beasts blind spot. Taking a long slow deep breath, Siyu summoned his element to him. The earth rumbled as huge boulders lifted out of the sides of the tunnel. A determined yell could be heard above the commotion as house sized boulders crashed into the surprised dragon. A shriek of pain ran through tunnel as the dragon crashed up against the wall. It's wings were barred, feet trapped in the earth, tail locked down, and mouth muzzled. The dragon laid there completely immobilized for the time.
"Good job, Siyu. I knew you could do it. Now let's go find that ruby." Renshu praised his friend as he ran into the tomb that the dragon used to be guarding. The tomb was a decent size. It had elaborate painting surrounding it with torches lighting up the room. A small set of stairs descended to a circular platform where Kamer's casket sat. It was made if pure gold with inscriptions written all over it. The rest of the room was empty so Renshu immediately made his way to the casket.
"Siyu, what does this say?" The waterbender inquired as his friend walked up behind him.
"If there is a creepy spirit or another 'extinct' animal in here.. Your on your own." Siyi commented before reluctantly bending down and reading the inscription. "Resting place of Fire Lord Kamer... Valiant Warrior.. Esteemed leader... Friend of the one who controls four... Guardian of fire..."
"How do we open it?" Renshu interrupted as he impatiently pushed and pulled on the casket. Siyu then sighed and read one last inscription that was underneath the other inscription.
"Ruby of Fire, Shining so bright, Open your fire, send forth your light." With that chant the casket burst open in a wave of fire revealing the corpse of Kamer. Siyu took a giant leap backwards as he yelped, gagged, and freaked over the body of the dead guy. Renshu on the other hand paid no attention to the body, but on the glowing red orb in his right skeleton hand. Immediately, Renshu pried it out of the man's hand and held the ruby in his own hand causing his friend to gag some more. However, Renshu ignored his friend's disapproval and studied the ancient gem. Suddenly, the ruby lit up in a red shining light enveloping the young waterbender. Power surged through Renshu's veins as the brightness increased. In a flash, the light disappeared leaving Renshu on the ground with the Ruby in his hand.
"Renshu! Renshu, are you okay? What happened?" His earthbending partner exclaimed as he ran over and helped his friend up to his feet.
"I'm not sure..." Was the waterbender's reply before a large crack was heard from outside the room. That sound was followed by the enraged roar of the dragon.
"Let's get out if here." The waterbender suggested as he began heading back towards the entrance of the room.. Just then, fire spewed into the tomb as an angry dragon barred the door.
"Renshu! Hang on!" Siyu ordered before grabbing his friend and shooting up into the earth above them. After a few seconds, the two men were at the top of the earth while closing the earth behind them. Both men fought to catch their breath after the huge scare as they both stood to their feet.
"Well, are you to adventurers done digging in the ground?" Miki asked the two men causing them to turn around to see that they had shot up at the docking area of the island.
"Yes, we are done. We are ready to leave." Siyu responded quickly before running into the boat followed by Renshu who held onto the Ruby in his pocket as he felt this extreme power course through his veins.
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Aang and Katara walked hand in hand down by the sea shore of the village. The young couple had been walking on air as they talked about plans of the wedding and their future. Everything seemed perfect.
"You know... It's been forever since we've sparred together... Want to face your waterbending master in a duel?" Katara asked playfully as she backed away from the Avatar.
"How could I refuse?" The airnomad replied playfully before getting in his battle stance.
"Do your worst, Pupil Aang." The waterbender challenged as she created the famous octopus form.
"Okay Sifu Katara I wi-Ah!" Aang exclaimed as he suddenly grabbed his head and fell to the ground in pain.
"AANG!" Katara screamed as she rushed to his side. "Aang! What's wrong?" The tired airnomad then leaned limply up against his fiancée's chest.
"I...I don't know.. I just had this huge pain shoot through my body. It started from my head and coursed down.. Then I just fell weak... It was like... Like power was being taken from me..." Aang responded as Katara helped him up to his feet and ushered you to the house.
"You need to get some rest..." She stated on the way to the home as a sickening feeling began to envelope her. Jai Li stood there watching Katara carry Aang back to the house. A grieved look was on her beautiful delicate face. Rui Zi stood next to her with a shocked expression on her face.
"I didn't know that the Gems affected the Avatar's health." The Life spirit stated as Jai Li looked down at the ground.
"It affects far more than just his health.. Please.. Will you send for Aagi... I need to speak with him." The beautiful woman asked causing Rui Zi to nod her head 'yes'.
"I will be back as soon as I can." The spirit added to her silent response before taking off back to the spirit world in search for the male spirit.
"Oh Kiroko... If only you would have listened..." Jai Li whispered before she too vanished back to the spirit world.
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Okay so first off once again I am Ssoooooooo sorry it has taken me this long to update. My life has been Hectic. Here recently. Job searching, college preparing, babysitting, chores, writers block, and trying to find time to spend with my boyfriend all make it difficult to update on time. So I am really sorry! I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Good to see Sukka back in the picture again and now the first gem has been stolen... Uhhh Ohhhhhhh! Not good.. Hope you liked this chapter! Thanks for all your reviews! You guys are the BOMB! ^_^ oh and to answer the question about if there is going to be a honey moon chapter with lemon in it.. The answer is No... I can't get myself to write about that stuff. Plus I would feel awful if there were underaged readers reading that stuff. O_o No... Sorry guys. There are plenty of stories with lemon all in it, but this story is not one of them. Please review!' :)
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