The Ocean Spirit
Chapter 20
Song Yin Pov
Aang left without saying a word. Thanks to Zuko s huge Fireball. But for some reason, I think Aang left because of me. I know he is hurt after I said no to him. But still its Zuko s fault too. How dare he is. What if Aang get burned.
"Zuko are you mad. Don't be so cruel. Aang save your life. And what were you thinking? Dressing like the Blue Spirit." I said angrily. But Zuko didn't say a word. Suddenly he Drags me from my shoulder and Pushes me to a tree. Before I could say a word. My back hit on a huge Tree. I glare at Zuko. What is he doing now?
"Let me Go" I scream in pain. Zuko keeps his both hands around me and stuck me to the tree. I look at his golden eyes. I can see fire, warmth, and Anger. We are so close. Our bodies are touching each other. He is wearing a black tight Shirt. And it making him more handsome. Wait did I say Handsome. What is wrong with me? If it is another time I might blush, but at the moment I am angrier than ever.
"What is wrong with you," I ask and try to push him away. But he tightened his grip on my body like a rock.
"Don't you ever mention what happened today to uncle. Do you understand what I mean? Or I am going to throw you out from the Ship." Zuko said finally smirking at me. After a second, he releases me. I try to say something. But after Zuko left, sudden coldness surrounded me. I watch him walk away from me. My face turns red. I didn't say anything but keep staring at him from behind. His ponytail is flying side to side in the air. That shirt shows his muscular body a lot. I wonder how his body feels without his shirt. Is it warm like in my dream? No, no stop. I can't think like that about him. He is Zuko. The Angry boy. And our enemy. He is not my Prince Charming. So stop thinking about him.
I turn away from Zuko and walk to the nearby river to bend some new water to my amulet.
Zuko s POV
I took my mask and Swords. I got to change my clothes before someone else see me. I don't want uncle to know about my secret. And Song is the only way he is going to know. But now she shut her mouth. Her eyes turn to dark blue. I didn't mean to push my body to her that way. But it feels amazing. All the pain inside me vanished for a moment. Her body is so cold and warm at the same time. It's not like Mai or Ayami s. So that is the way to shut her mouth. It's better to keep that in mind. I smile while removing my shirt. Girls.
Song Yin Pov
I bend some water and wash my face. I need to calm down myself. Stupid Zuko. Last week he tries to kiss me underwater and now he is pushing me to a tree using his body. What is wrong with him? He can say that in another way. Maybe while walking back to the Ship. Idiot. I look around to find him. He is nowhere to be seen. Did he left me?.errrrr.
Suddenly I saw something I didn't expect at all. Two fire nation soldiers are coming on my way. I stuck at the same place for a second. They haven't seen me yet. I still have a chance to escape. I look around again to find Zuko. Anger burn inside my head. That jerk head left me alone in the forest while I look away. But how did he left so fast? But now it isn't the time to think that. I got to hide before those two are here. I slowly walk backward. There is a huge bush behind me. If I can hide in there. They will never know.
Zuko s POV
I slowly unbutton my shirt. The wind ran through my body. I need a bath as soon as possible. I smell like a burning volcano. What a waste of time. I haven't slept in weeks thanks to the Avatar. And what will happen if Zhao found out about me? My own people go against me. I never blame my father for it. It's not his fault. Every time every day something happens to me. No matter how hard I try, something always drags me away from the Avatar. And why the Avatar wants to be friends with me. Is he out of his mind? I am his enemy. I even steal his girlfriend's neckless. He knows I am a bad person. But still, he said that. I feel a bit happy about it. At least someone asks my friendship. I slowly remove my trouser looking around, no sign of Song.
The Avatar and Song have a lot in common. I am not surprised. She is his sister in her past life. According to the Avatar, his sister's s past life boyfriend is Avatars best Friend. I know its Song in this life. That's what she said to uncle. And Avatars Best friend is a Fire nation boy. Maybe they both think I am like him. Maybe that's why they both want to be friends with me. Because they think I am like there long-dead friend. I feel I little hurt after figuring that out. Huhh now I know why Song is kind to me. Maybe this guy looks like me. So that's why No matter what I did she never left the Ship. She never gets jealous. She saves me and tries to protect me. Even I didn't mention, I still remember that day. When she blocked the fire for me. I know she isn't a bad person. I know she is kind and pretty. But no matter what she is I can't be with her. She said she has a boyfriend back in north. And she thinks of me like her past life lover. And more importantly, she is my enemy.
I exhale a huge berth. Suddenly felt tired. I am nothing to anyone.
Song Yin Pov
I slowly walk backward. So I can keep my eyes on those two while walking. I am so close to the bush. And two soldiers are close to me. But they haven't spotted me yet.
Zuko s POV
I heard a small noise behind me. I stop dressing for a moment. But no more sound came. Maybe it's a bird. I slowly took my Fire nation cloths to my hand. Suddenly something soft hit on my back. I turn as fast as I can. It's Song. Her back hit on mine. She widened her eyes. Before I open my mouth to yell her. She closes it using her hand and drags me to the ground with her.
"Be quiet you idiot?" she said and release me.
Song Yin Pov
Oh my god. Why Zuko never wear a shirt when we were alone. I saw it after I drag him to the ground with me. He looks hot and sweaty. Shut up mind. You are in a bad situation. So stop thinking about Zuko. I said to myself.
"What is it," Zuko asks slowly. But Before I explain we heard voices. It's the soldiers. They were talking about how Blue spirit escapes last night.
"Do you think he is dead?" one soldier asks.
"na the Avatar was there. I am Shure he saved the Spirit." The other Soldier said.
"They must be friends. Did you saw the way they work together?"
"ya that was some Amazing show to watch. hehehe"
We heard they both start to laugh. Zuko looks at me. We are so close to each other just like this morning.
"I hate this game. Finding the Avatar. You know sometimes we don't have time to eat."
"ya man sometimes I hate this war. What if we die? We don't have time to be with girls"
I think Zhao doesn't have a girl that's why he doesn't understand our matters"
"Talking about girls. I heard Prince Zuko found a girlfriend"
"What the… Scarface found a girl."
"Who wants to be with him? Are you talking about Boyo s girl Ayami? I heard they were in love.
"No not her. There is another girl with Zuko. I saw her ones. She is Shure pretty. Lucky Zuko"
Both of them start to laugh. I look away from Zuko. I can feel my face turning blood red. They think I am his girlfriend.
"Wow. I know her. Zhao thinks she is our escape prisoner. Remember that girl the Ocean Spirit or something.
"What, that's crazy. There are no real spirits these days. Fire Lord kills all the spirits the way I heard. I don't think she is a spirit.
"But it's wrong to hurt a woman like that. Ocean Spirit or no. she is just a girl. I have a sister around her age."
"ya man. That's true."
"but if this is true Zuko is in a biiigggg trouble.
"yaa Fire lord is going to hate him more"
Oh my god. Zhao knows I am on Zuko s Ship. But how. I hide very well. General Iroh hide me. Zuko s crew never said a word about me. Not even Zuko. Then how did Zhao know? It has to be Ayami. She knows I stay in Zuko s ship. She had a big reason to travel with us. I am Shure. That little…. Errrr. What will happen if Zhao found me again? I am Shure he is going to put me back inside that room feel with burning iron. I close my eyes. Yes, I still remember it.
(Flashback)
Two soldiers put chains in my hands and push me inside to a warm prison room.
"Stay there you B…. until you learn a lesson. Hahahaha" I heard Zhao laughing. I fell down on the floor. But I can't sit. The floor is so warm. My skin might burn. "No please let me go," I scream in pain and try to open the door by hitting it. But the lock and the door is iron and it is warm like hell. Why are they doing this?
"Please get me out. It is so warm in here" I scream again. I start to sweat. There is no place to sit in this room. How are they warming this? Every wall very inch is warm. And made of iron. How can I escape? I can't even bend.
"HELP MEEEEE" I scream again. But no one is out there to save me. I can't stand anymore. My legs are burning. So I start to jump. But it's not going to work. My mouth has no water in it. Everything inside my mind is blank. My heart is getting weaker. I can't handle this anymore. I faint.
(Flashback over)
Zuko s POV
My eyes wide in surprise. They think Song is my girlfriend. This is not good. Not good at all. More importantly, they know she is the Ocean spirit. And she travels with me. They were right. What if father founds out. He might think I am worthless and fail to capture the Avatar. So I am trying to settle down with a girl. Or maybe he thinks I am going against his methods and protecting Spirits. No matter what happens he is going to hate me more. Errr. Stupid uncle. It's all his fault. If he didn't keep Song in our ship. I would never be heard any of this. But now I have no choice. I don't know if it is right or wrong to say this. But she has to leave the ship for both of our safety. I don't want to choose her over my father. And that will never happen.
After the soldiers left I look at Song. We need to talk. But she wasn't in this world to talk. Her face is blue like the ocean. Something is wrong with her. She is closing her eyes. is she in the Spirit world. But she is not glowing. So she can't be.
"Hey Witch," I call her. But she didn't open her eyes. Not even move.
"Hey," I said again. What is with her?
"SONG YIN" I hold her shoulder and shake her. She suddenly opens her eyes in terror. I didn't mean to scare her. She never gets scared at all. But at the moment. I can see pain and hurt in her eyes. She keeps staring at me. But I know she is not looking at me. She is thinking about something else inside her mind. And I know that is not about me.
"Are you okay?" I ask calmly. But she still didn't respond. I slowly get up and look around. Soldiers are long gone. While Song is out from this world. I start dressing my other clothes. We got to get out from here.
"I am leaving your ship" suddenly I heard Songs voice. I look down with a surprise. She is looking at me with tears.
Song Yin Pov
I can't go back to that Iron room. Not to any room. I am a girl and a human. Spirit or not. They can't hurt me like that. And what will happen if they arrested me when I am on Zuko s Ship. Everyone might get in trouble because of me. I can't let that happen. I know Zuko hate me. But still, I don't want the fire lord to know about his son s kindness to a Spirit. I don't want to see General Iroh in a prison because of me. Not even there crew. All there life's are in danger because of me. And I know one thing for Shure. Soon or latter Zuko is asking me to leave his Ship. He is never going to let me get close to him after this. He will never choose me over his father. So it's better if I said it first. I close my eyes tightly and exhale a huge berth. That it. I am leaving Zuko's Ship. I look at Zuko. He is still buttoning his shirt.
"I am leaving," I said"
Zuko s POV
"What," I ask in surprise. I am the one decide to say that to her. But she said it first.
"Yes I am leaving your Ship," She said and stand next to me. I can see tears in her eyes. She is shaking. Is she cold?
"Why," I ask. I know why. But I want to hear that from her.
"Why. You know why" she said annoyingly. But I didn't mind.
"You all are going to be in trouble because of me. I can't let that happen. Zuko I know you hate me. But still what will happen if your father finds out about me. I am sorry to say this. But I know you have a complicated relationship with your father. And I know he is going to hate you more after this" Song said while tears falling down from her eyes.
I stare at her in surprise. Her eyes are on me. They are shining like diamonds with tears. Her hair is a mess. Her face is white as snow. She is crying. She is crying in hurt and pain... I never thought she is thinking of me like this. I never in my life. I don't want her to think of me like this.I don't want her to pity me. But here she is thinking about my safety. It's not the first time she did this. She saves my life all the time. Even I never did anything as a return. Why is she doing it? Is it because she is kind? Is it because she thinks of me as her past life boyfriend. Or is it because she is hurt and she doesn't want others to be hurt the way she did. That is something I don't know. Suddenly something happens inside my heart. Some feeling came. And it is warm.
"Goodbye Zuko. Tell General Iroh that I am sorry for leaving without saying goodbye" Song said and Look at me for one last time. Then she turns away from me and starts to walk into the forest. Without knowing what to do I stare at her back. She is leaving. Finally, she is leaving. And for the first time, I feel bad about her.
General Iroh s POV
Finally no Zuko around. I play my music as much as I want. Too bad Song isn't here to listen to that. I couldn't find her any ware on the ship. I wonder where she is. But for some reason, I think she went after Zuko. Well, that's good.I love to see them together.
"drrrrrrr" I suddenly heard a huge ugly sound .and I know what that sound is. It's our small boat. Hmm, I think Zuko is back. I hope Song is with him. I wait until they both come up. But something is wrong. Zuko climbs up to the deck with a sad face. He didn't look at me. And Song is not with him. Did they fight again?
Zuko s POV
I try to avoid uncle Iroh as much as I can. I don't want to explain about last night to him. The Blue Spirit is a secret. And more importantly, I don't know how to explain about Song to him. I know he is going to be hurt and angry with me.
"Where have you been Prince Zuko. You missed music night! Lieutenant Jee sang a stirring love song."
"Song," the way uncle said it stop me from moving. It's her name. Song.
"I am going to bed uncle. No disturbances." I said and massage my head while walking. That huge bump on my head was gone. I think Song heal it last night.
"Zuko where is Song" uncle ask. "Is she with you" I heard uncle is walking close to me. What am I going to say now?
"I don't know uncle," I said and try to avoid him. But he held my hand and turns me to him.
"What have you done Zuko. Where is she? He asks again.
"I don't know uncle," I said again and try to pull my hand back from his grip.
"I think you know very well Zuko. Tell me what you have done to her. She was gone sines this morning. And I think you know why." Uncle said annoyingly. And tight his grip on my hand.
What am I going to tell him? If I said the truth, I am Shure uncle will try to find her in the forest no matter what I said. And it will take another day or two or a week. And that means Zhao will win. He will capture the Avatar and send him to my father before me. I am going to be a loser again. I can't let that happen. I have no time for this. Song can take care of herself. Right?. I am Shure she will find the Avatar.
"ZUKO" uncle said again. I have no choice I have to lie.
"Well, I didn't do anything. Last night I try captured the Avatar. And Song follows me. She saves him and left with him." I said short and sweet. Uncle stares at my eyes for a second. He left my arm go and walk back to his Tsungi horn sadly.
"you don't have to lie Zuko" I heard him said and start to play a sad music for the rest of the day.
Song Yin Pov
I slowly walk into the dark forest. Cold Wind ran through my hair. No one is around. I am alone again. Only thing I had Is Zuko s old clothes that I am waring. I try to stop my tears. But I can't. I sat next to a huge tree on the ground. It is not the first time something like this happen to me. In my past life, all the air benders left me. Aang left me. Kuson left me. In this life, I don't even know who my true parents are. I am just the girl from the ocean. Even I am the Ocean Spirit, Yue s parents never approve me as their own daughter. They never love me the way they do to Yue. I am just a shadow next to Yue s light. That's why I run away from north. Why is my life like this? Why am I chosen to be the Ocean Spirit? That is the reason behind all of these troubles. That's why Zhao trying to destroy me. All I want is a normal life like others. Like Yue. She is a princess no one is trying to capture her. No one is hurting her. But for me, it's a different story. My own brother doesn't even know who I am. I am just a …..errr I don't know what I am. I keep my head on my knees and start to cry.
Zuko s POV
I came into my room angrily and shut the door so loudly. Now, uncle is angry and hurt because of me. That's why he didn't talk. I know He thinks I didn't stop Song. Well, he is right. I did not stop her. I don't want to stop her. If I did then I am the one who is going to be in trouble. I know He thinks it's my fault. And he knows I am lying. Well, he is right. I am lying. What do choice I had? I can't choose her and throw my father s wishes away. Song is nothing to me. She is just a water tribe witch. Why do I care? I remove all my clothes and Sat down on my bed. I am glad because she is gone. Now I can be free.
"But what if Zhao captured her. You know what they are doing to their prisoners. Especially girls" suddenly a voice inside me start to talk.
"Well, who cares," I said and keep my head on the pillow. "I don't care what happens to her"
"You care," the inner voice said again.
"Shut up," I said angrily.
"You know I am right. You heard what those soldiers said "But it's wrong to hurt a woman like that. Ocean Spirit or no. she is just a girl. I have a sister around her age." think about the pain she had. You know how it feels. You know how it feels when it burns. And of cause, you have a sister too. Even you hate your sister. You would never let her be in a pain like that.
"Well, she can take care of herself. She is a powerful bender. So stop making me crazy" I said again and turn to the other side of the bed. Finally, the voice inside my brain stops talking. But for some reason, I know what my inner voice said is true. I close my eyes. What have I done?
Song Yin Pov
Zuko s red cloths turn blood red from my tears. I need a hug. I need someone to comfort me. And I hug myself and slowly keep my head on the floor. I don't feel cold. Maybe it because Zuko s clothes are warm. I wonder what he is doing now. He didn't even try to stop me. He just watches me walk away. Well, I am not surprised. Zuko hates me. I know he is happy because I am leaving. But am I? Am I happy because I left everyone on his ship? No, I don't think so. I wonder what General Iroh think of me now. He said he thinks of me as his own daughter. And look what I did.
"Everything is happening for a good reason. Don't blame yourself for everything." I heard La saying before I close my eyes.
bye you soon. yep my boss is annoying hehe