Ch 25 Sozins comet part 2 the old masters
"Oh yeah. That weird bounty hunter with the giant mole." Sokka said.
"What mole? Her skin is flawless." Suki said.
"No, she has this giant mole creature that she rides on." Sokka said.
"A shirshu. It's the only animal that can track Aang's scent anywhere in the world. It's the one shot we have of finding him." Zuko said.
What is wrong with this place?! An animal called by a human blemish. Next thing you know, there will be a bird called cancer! Or flesh eating disease! If I survive this war, I'm never coming here again! Olivier thought.
"I don't know who this June girl is, but I like her." Toph said.
"Hey, I remember her! She helped you attack us." Sokka said.
"Yep. Back in the good old days." Zuko said.
"Oh great. It's prince pouty. Where's your creepy grandpa?" June asked, drinking from a cup.
"He's my uncle. And he's not here." Zuko said.
June looked at Zuko and Katara and made a snide comment.
"I see you worked things out between your girl-friend."
"I'm not his girlfriend!" Katara angrily said.
"She's not my girlfriend!" Zuko said at the same time.
"Take it easy. I was only teasing." June said.
Olivier heavily breathed in and out, trying to calm herself down and not snap into a killing spree.
"I need your help finding the avatar." Zuko said.
"Doesn't sound too much fun." June said.
"Does the end of the world sound more fun?!" Zuko shouted. June's eyes went wide open. Olivier thought Zuko would incinerate her on the spot.
They walked outside and went to Nyla, the shirshu. Olivier didn't know what to make of the creature. And she decided not to ask about it's specifics.
"Who's got something with the Avatar's scent?" June asked.
Katara gave June Aang's staff. They watched as the animal walked around in circles then rested.
"What does that mean?" Zuko asked.
"It means your friend is gone." June said.
"We know he's gone. We're looking for him." Toph said.
"No. he's gone gone. He doesn't exist." June said, looking at them.
"How did that happen?" Olivier muttered.
"What do you mean he doesn't exist? You mean he's dead?" Sokka asked, fearful of the answer.
"No. We could easily find him if he was dead. That's a real headscratcher. See ya." June said.
"Helpful. Real helpful." Toph said.
"Wait. There's one more person who can defeat the Fire lord. I'll be back with a sample." Zuko said.
Zuko came back with his uncle's smelly sandle. Everyone except Toph and Zuko pinched their noses. Even Olivier had to back away from the stench.
"You kept your uncle's sweaty sandal?" Sokka asked in disgust.
"I think it's kinda sweat." Toph said.
"Something's wrong with you. Big time." Olivier said.
Everyone got on Appa and followed June and Nyla. They quickly arrived at the outer wall of Ba Sing Se. Olivier took notice of the hole in the wall. Probably created by the Fire Nation when they took the city.
"It's been a long day. We should make camp." Zuko said.
As they slept, a large flame surrounded the group. Everyone stood up, waiting for their attackers to show up. The flames died down, and multiple people came, dressed in white.
"Well, look who's here." A much older person said, not noticing that Olivier and Zuko had their swords drawn.
"What's going on? We're surrounded by old people." Toph said.
"Not just any old people. These are masters and friends." Katara said.
As the gang got reacquainted with their newfound allies, their organization was revealed.
"We're all part of a secret organization that transcends the division of the four nations." Piando said.
"The order of the white lotus." Zuko said.
"That's the one." A much older member, King Bumi, said.
"The White Lotus has always been about philosophy and beauty and truth. But about a month ago, a call went out that we were needed for something important." Jeong Jeong said.
"It came from the grand lotus. Your uncle, Iroh of the fire nation." Pakku said.
"We're looking for him." Toph said.
"We'll lead you to him." Piando said.
As they were escorted inside the camp, Olivier wondered how they avoided detection.
"The fire nation troops are inside the city. They're not concerned about the outer wall. Since the earth kingdom military is broken beyond repair, there's not much for them to do right now." Piando said.
Olivier found a spot and fell asleep. She could only hope she'd survive the next few days. Because shit would hit the fan.
"Uncle, you're the only person other than the avatar who can possibly defeat the father lord." Zuko said.
"You mean fire lord." Toph pointed out.
"That's what I said." Zuko angrily said.
"No Zuko, it won't turn out well." Iroh said.
"You can beat him. And we'll be there to help you." Zuko said.
"Even if I did defeat Ozai, and I don't know that I could, it would be the wrong way to end the war. History would see it as just more senseless violence, a brother killing a brother to grab power. The only way for this war to end peacefully is for the Avatar to defeat the Fire Lord." Iroh said.
"And then you'll take your place on the throne?" Zuko asked.
"No. It must be an idealist with a pure heart and unquestionable honor. It must be you, prince Zuko." Iroh said.
"I've done so many bad choices in my life." Zuko said.
"Yes, you have. But you've always followed your own path. You restored your own honor, and only you can restore the honor of the fire nation." Iroh said.
"What if Aang doesn't come back?" Toph asked.
"Sozin's Comet is arriving, and our destinies are upon us. Aang will face the Fire Lord. When I was a boy, I had a vision that I would one day take Ba Sing Se. Only now do I see that my destiny is to take it back from the Fire Nation, so the Earth Kingdom can be free again." Iroh said.
Olivier didn't believe in destiny, but she believed that a person should do all they can do to achieve their goal until they reached it.
Zuko and Katara volunteered to go and take out Azula, so to control the fire nation when Ozai falls. It reminded Olivier when she, Briggs soldiers, and mustang initiated a rebellion in the capital of Amestris. She could have took command of the country had things gone according to plan. But the bastards Truth and Father fucked things up. Still, the country was on the right path and the evil SOBs were dead.
Olivier decided to go with Toph, Sokka, and Suki to take out the fire lord's fleet of zeppelins. She only hoped they could intercept them in time.