The Ocean Spirit
Chapter 21
Song Yin Pov
"hmm hmmmmm hmmmm la la laaa" I sang while cutting onions. Next, I put all the vegetables into a huge pot and mixed it. this is my new job. I am living in a small earth nation family since the day I left Zuko s Ship. It's been a month. I still feel bad about leaving without saying goodbye to General Iroh and the crew. But it's for their own safety. I saw them past this seaside village three days ago. But I never went out to be seen. I climb to a mountain near the village and watch them sailing to the north without stopping. I saw Zuko standing close to the deck railing. But I didn't do anything. I feel sad. I wish if I was there. But its better this way. At list now I don't have to see Zuko s half-naked body every time.
Until last week, I try to find Aang and the others. But it seems I am not good at tracking the Avatar like Zuko. "I heard he is traveling to north" one of the villagers told me. Well, I know that. And that's why I decide to stay in this village for a couple of days. But now it's a month.
I know it is a pretty crazy idea. But I don't want to go back to north. I left north without saying goodbye to anyone. So the Only thing I can do right now is collect some money and buy food. I know Aang is looking for a Water bending teacher. I am Shure soon or later, he is going to be Master "I hate girls" s Student. And that is another reason I hate north. Master Pakuu. He never except me as his student. Because he thinks I am to weak to be a water bender. He never respects me. He said Ocean spirit or not you are just a girl. But I know he was wrong. What La teach me is that
"it doesn't matter that you are a girl or a boy. If you want you can do whatever you want. If you want to rule a country you can. If you want to destroy a one you can. It is your choice. We both are Ocean Spirits. And what it proves is that you are powerful and strong Spirit just like me."
….
"DSHHH" Suddenly I heard a huge noise behind me. I know who makes it.
"Set is that you," I ask without turning. I know who this is very well. He is the smallest child in the family I stay with. And I know how to annoy him very well. He is only 5 years old.
"No"
"Hema"
"NOOOO"
"Then who is it"
"I am the Blue Spirit BUHAAAAA I am here to eat you."
"Oh really. Well, I am sorry Blue Spirit you can't eat me. Then what will happen to small Ki Lee. He will die without me" I said and turn around. I saw Ki lee is wearing a small mask look exactly like the one Zuko have. Sines the day Zuko s Blue Spirit incident happen. Fire nation paste wanted posters of the Blue spirit in every village. Most of the village Children remove the poster and make their own Blue Spirit Masks. And Ki lee is one of them.
"ohhh" KI lee starts to think.
"So what is for breakfast Song" I heard another voice. And that is Set. The elder. he is in same age as mine. for some reason, i think he is to much attached to me. but I didn't push him for something like that.
"Well, you know. Some soup." I said and smile.
"Oh man, why the hell is 'always soup'. I hate soup." Set said annoyingly and wink at me.
"Well, you see it's your Grandpas idea. Not mine. By the way, I hate it too" I said and try to ignore his wink.
"But I love to eat anything miss Song Cook," Little Ki Lee said while removing his mask.
"oh ya, you always love whatever she cooked. And I know why." Hema said while sitting on a chair.
"well why is that," I ask in a surprise"
"He just wants to be number 1 in your heart," Set said and both he and Hema start to laugh.
"Heyyyy that's not true mmmmmmmmmmmmm, don't believe them Song mmmmm" Ki Lee said while making an annoying face and a sad face at the same moment. I laugh while giving them their plates.
Living with this family is amazing. They love me. They respect me. But still, for some weird reason, I miss Zuko's crew And General Iroh. I know how much they love my cooking. I know how much Zuko hate my cooking. And I know how much I love to annoy Zuko with my Cooking.
Zuko s Pov
"Prince Zuko sir, are we going to stop for the night," Gee ask while standing next to me on the deck. I look at him.
"NO" that's all I said.
"But sir most of the crew are tired," Gee said again. I glare at him.
"Well it's not my fault you all wake at night for stupid dances and music," I said angrily.
"Sorry sir," Gee said sadly and walk away from me. I look back at the sky. No sign of the Avatar. Where the hell is he?
"Zuko" I heard my Uncle from behind. "I think we should stop for the night," he said. I suddenly feel angry and turn to face him.
"For the last time uncle. Don't drag all the crew to musical nights. Now they all are tired. And you know what happens when they are tired. We are going to stop every time. And Avatar is getting away from me Every time when we stop" I said angrily and turn away.
"Zuko. What is your problem? Since the day we start to sail, we always stop at nights. So why should we sail now? It's close to midnight. Even the helmsmen is sleepy." Uncle said annoyingly.
"Well, I don't care" that's all I said. I walk away from him. Leaving him alone on the deck.
"Are you hungry" I heard him ask from behind. But I didn't reply back. I don't have an appetite to eat.
A month pass by since the day Song left us. Uncle didn't mention about her after that day. I know He is badly hurt from inside. But still pretending like nothing is wrong. He didn't yell me or ignore me. The only thing he said is "well at least now she is with her Brother. I am happy about it" after hearing what uncle said I can't face him and talk with him like old days. Not even with the crew. Because I lie to all of them about Song. The reason I told them about Song is a huge lie. She didn't leave with the Avatar. She left by herself. And I didn't stop her. Sometimes I feel like uncle and the others know it. But still, I can't tell the truth. What I did is pretty bad. she saves my life. she looks after me. but in the end, look what I did. I know I hate her. But still letting her go like that is like a giving a hand full gift to Zhao.I don't know where she is. First I didn't care and happy about her leave. But after five days I feel bad and scared about her. I don't want Zhao to capture her. I know he is planning to kill her. And I don't want her to die like that. I am not an evil person. I know what is Iron Prison is. I hate that name since small days. I know what our soldiers do to most girl benders. Stopping there bending points and… well, I don't want to think about that. What if someone capture Song and hurt her…. It's all my fault.
Song Yin Pov
I came to the market to buy some supplies for me and the others. I don't have much money. Veggies and meat are the only things I can buy for the money Grandpa Tolu gave me. He is not a rich man but he is the owner of the house I work. After the fire nation kills his son and daughter-in-law, he took all three children Set, Hema, Ki lee and came to this village. "It is so hard to take care all of them. I am just a 75 years old man" he said.
"How much is this," I ask from the old lady in the food shop. It's a small bun with a lot of sugar cream in it. I am Shure kids will love this.
"Well today everything is for free miss," She said kindly. I look at her for a second. "What" Wait did she said everything is for free. Did I get up on the wrong side of the bed? Maybe I heard it wrong.
"I am sorry. What is the price of this bun? Actually, I want to buy three of them." I said while shaking my head.
"No price my sweetie. It's for free" she said again and gave me four buns.
"Here enjoy this with your family." She said. And smile with me again. I look at her face for a second.
"Are you okay? You never give free food for people" I said and stared at her eyes suspiciously. Who knows maybe she is poison the food before giving it to people.
"Oh no love, Last month I visit Aunt Wu. And she said if I gave free food for people on this day, my true love will come to me when the sun goes down," she said while holding my hand.
"Aunt who?"
"No Love, Aunt Wu. She is a fortune teller. Everything she said is always right" the old lady said happily.
"Everyone told me that I am never going to marry but she told me that I will if I gave free food to people today. My true love will come."
I laugh at her after hearing that. What a stupid thing. Free food for love. She is crazier than I thought.
"Oh stop laughing honey. Everyone laughs at me when I say that. But I think you should go and see her too. I am Shure she will tell you about the handsome guy you are going to marry someday" Old lady said annoyingly. I feel a bit hurt. Did I hurt her feelings? I think I am. It's better to change the mood.
"Oh, I am sorry. I didn't laugh at you. It's just I don't believe fortune tellers." I said the truth.
"hmm well then. Its better you go and see her for yourself. She lives in next village."
"you mean that village has a huge volcano"
"Yep. But you don't have to worry about it. I heard The Avatar and his Friends destroy the whole Mountain." She said and left me to help another customer. Did she say Avatar and his friends destroy a volcano? Now that is interesting. I wonder how did that happen.
…...
"Aunt Who?" Set ask while helping me to unpack groceries.
"Aunt Wu," I said and laugh.
"Wow, a fortune teller tells about true love. How romantic" Hema said and keep her hands in her heart. She is really in another world at the moment.
"Come on Hema. I don't think it's true. I mean how can love happen by food. And this Wu lady told shop lady, the day she should give free food. And that is today. Well, I think it's crazy" Set said and start to laugh.
"Errrrr" you don't believe true love. Arnt you" Hema said annoyingly.
"Well no. love is stupid. And there is no such a thing call fortune telling" Set said and look at me. i look away.
"ERRRRRRR" I can smell a smoke before a fire.
"okey okey, that s enough you two. Let us find out what happened to her love story tomorrow, shall we? Now go to your rooms. Until I finish your dinner." I said to both of them. They glare at each other for a second. Hema left the kitchen with Ki Lee. I laugh with myself. Set and Hema remind me of Katara and Sokka. Thinking about them. What are they doing in Aunt Wu s village? I don't think Aang and Sokka believing stuff like that. Maybe it's Karatas idea. Only thing I don't understand is this Volcano destroying thing. Is it true? How did they do that?
"So Song do you believing in love," Set asks from behind. I slowly look at him. he is staring at me. for some reason hate the when we are alone like this.
"well, yea" I said and turn back.
"hmm" that's all Set said. I heard he is standing from behind. "well do you have true love?" he ask. I know he is trying to be more than friends with me. I look at him again. he doesn't look bad. he has a long hair and a mustache.
"well uhh no," I said slowly and turn back. Set didn't said anything else. I heard him walking away from me. I exhale a huge breath. well that was wierd.
Zuko s Pov
Winter Spring Summer and fall. Four seasons all love. Four Seasons Allll LOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEE" uncle said the last part of the song to my ear.
"UNCLE" I scream and stand in anger "What is wrong with you"
"You look sad Zuko"
"What"
"Yep. After Song left us. You never laugh. You stop talking with us. You stop eating food. I know you love her. I feel bad because you are hurt." Uncle said sadly. I wide my eyes and glare him.
"That is crazy," I said and start to drink my tea.
"No, it isn't "
"Stop it, uncle. I don't love her" I said angrily and threw my teacup away from me. It fell on the floor and break into small pieces. Uncle didn't say a word. He took another teacup and gave it to me. I angrily threw it away too. I want to show him how angry I am. I want to show him that I hate Song and I don't feel sad. But inside I feel bad. But I don't want to show that to uncle.
"Well, that is a good habit Zuko. Now you can learn that things that break never can be fixed." Uncle said calmly and pours tea to another cup.
I look at him. Is he crazy? He never understands my true feelings.
"ERRRRR"
"now Prince Zuko. I use a lot of herbs to make this tea. Drink this. I think a moment of quiet is good for your mental well-being." Uncle still talks calmly. How is he doing that? I slowly took the teacup in my hand. It smells like mud. But it doesn't look like mud.
"Don't just stare at the teacup Zuko drink. Before its get cold."
I slowly move the teacup to my mouth. But suddenly with a huge sound, my ship shake. All the tea in my cup flies to my face. "ERRRR" I said in angrily. Luckily it doesn't burn.
"What the hell is that?"
I walk to the deck area. All my soldiers are running around in terror. There is a huge animal on my ship with a lady. I suddenly fell angry and try to fire bend at her. But before that, she starts to talk.
"Get back! We're after a stowaway" she said. Her voice is like cold Iceland. What the hell is she talking about?
"There are no stowaways on my ship."
Song Yin Pov
"I saw her like the moon in the evening sky. She is so pretty children. And she can cook well. She is soo kind. Help people a lot. And more importantly, we both are in same age. So I ask her to go out with me for tomorrow night dinner. Grandpa said happily and eat another mouth full of meat. Four of us look at his red face in surprise. Oh my god. He is talking about that shop lady. So what aunt Wu said is true. Shop lady found her love this evening. And her love is Grandpa.
...
"I told you. Ha. True love does exist." Hema said and put her thong out from her mouth and Glare at Set.
"Well, I don't know about that. But what that Wu lady said is true. That's Amazing" Set said.
"hmm" it is pretty weird. How did she do that? Everything she said is true.
"Hey Song" Hema call.
"HMM"
"Can we go visit her?" She said while making puppy eyes.
Zuko s Pov
Finally, a way to capture the Avatar. I know that water tribe peasant s neckless is going to be useful someday. And now it is the day. Luck is on my side today. This woman June is amazing, I know she destroys my ship. But her Shiur Shu 'Nyla' is helping me to find the Avatar... Why I never thought about buying an animal like this before. It's easy to travel and lot faster than a rhino. I know we are following The Avatars girlfriends sent. And I am Shure Avatar is at the end of her neckless.
"Isn't she cute?" Uncle said while riding in front of me. He is talking about June. I roll my eyes. If it is another time I might yell at him. But at the moment my focus is on finding the Avatar.
"Zuko," Uncle said.
"What," I ask while holding his shoulders tightly.
"Why are we following that girls sent .we already have your clothes Song ware," Uncle said and wink. I wide my eyes and glare at him.
"oh boy, you have two girlfriends. What kind of prince are you? Two timer cool" This time June said looking back at me. I glare at her too. I am not a two-timer. I am not in love with any of the girls.
"Well no my Nephew is not a two-timer June." Uncle starts to speak. I make a proud face. Finally, he is taking my side. "He is only in love with one of the girls. i 'll show you when we met her." uncle said and start to laugh. And here I thought he is talking my side.
"No I am not," I said angrily.
"Its okay Zuko I know you want to bring her back. I am proud of you Zuko." Uncle finally said and tap my head. I didn't answer him back. How can I? Soon or letter uncle is going to know the truth about Song. That she is not traveling with the Avatar.
Song Yin Pov
"Aunt Wu will see you after this costumer Miss Song" The girl call Mang said and ask Hema to follow her inside. I shake my head and sat next to Set.
We left our small seaside village this morning to visit Aunt Wu in Makapu Village. Actually, it is Hema s idea. She wants to know about her future lover. And the reason I came with them is Aang. I want to know where he is at the moment.
"Hey Song what do you think they are talking about" Set ask slowly so only I can hear. I smile and look at him. what is he planning now?
"I don't know Set. Maybe about her true love. Just the way she wants"
"Well, what if she found this jerk head and left us," this time Set ask seriously. I chuckle harder this time. What a jealous brother. Set glare at me and look away. I slowly tap his head.
"Don't worry Set. I am Shure she will tell you when she leaves. And Hema is not a stupid girl to run away with a boy she met "
"well, I don't want her to leave us. And what if this guy hurt her" Set said looking at the floor sadly. I put my arm around his shoulder and held him close to me.
"Set, Hema is a 13-year-old Girl. I am Shure she is not going to leave any of you soon. So stop worrying."
Set look at my face for a second and I kindly smile with him. He slowly keeps his head on my shoulder and closes his eyes.
"But you are going to leave us someday," he said at last.
…...
"Come in my dear" Aunt Wu invite me inside. I look at her kind eyes and exhale a deep berth. I didn't come here to know about my fortune. But Hema Push me in. I feel hurt after what Set said. But it is true. I can't stay with them forever. It's like I can't stay with Zuko and General Iroh forever. I don't know why. But since the moment I came inside Aunt Wu s room. Zuko s face starts to appear in my mind.
"sit down my love," she said. I sat down next to her the way she asks.
"Well, my dear. Let me look at your face" Aunt Wu said. She slowly touches my chin and turns my face to her. I look at her eyes strait. What is she trying to say?. This is funnier than I thought. Suddenly Aunt Wu remove her hand from my Chin and Stand. I look at her spuriously.
"OH MY GOD YOU ARE A SPIRIT. A real-life Spirit." Aunt Wu Scream and ran to the corner of the room. So that's why she screams. What a stupid move for a fortune teller.
"Is that all you can said?" I ask calmly. Aunt Wu stare at me for a while.
"Well no I can see more things about you," she said suspiciously.
"Well then tell me," I said annoyingly. Aunt Wu still didn't move. it seems like this is going to be longer than I thought.
Zuko s Pov
"Why is she stopping in every ware" I yelled at June in Anger. After a long time riding in the forest, June s Shior Shu came to a small village call Makapu Village. All the villages start to run in terror. The beast turns circles around one house and stop. At the moment I am angrier than ever. Why the hell is she slowing down?
"Why are we stopping?" I ask annoyingly
"Because the girl must have spent a lot of time here," June said calmly. I roar in anger. This is crazy. I jump down from the Animal and took the neckless from Junes Hand. But before I do anything else. Some stranger hold my shoulder. Who the hell is that? I shake my shoulder and turn in anger to hit whoever it is. But before I say a word, I heard my uncle's voice feel with surprise.
"SONG YIN"
Sorry, guys that's for today. what do you guys think Song and Set? haha and thank you for your loving messages.