The Ocean Spirit
Book two 'Earth'
HI guys, let's begin our journey with book two. 'Earth'
Chapter 36
Song Yin Pov
Six weeks pass since the Battle of the northern water tribe was over. Lots of things have changed after that. Fire nation left us without a clue. After realizing we all are safe from now on, my father and some of our men left to Southern water tribe to restore everything our people lost in there. Actually, it was my idea in the first place to make new relationships between our tribes. As the newest Princess of the water tribe, I reduce myself to live with my people in the north. It's hard to be there perfect Princess when they expecting everything from me the same way they did from Yue. I found thousands of misbehaviors. And leaving the southern water tribe behind is one of them. As I said before my father left us leaving everything in the northern tribe on my hands. Even it's a heavy Wight, I have to stay with my people to protect them. I am their hope, there Princess, There Spirit. I could never be Yue in my lifetime. But I have to try. I remove my normal clothing and start were like a royalty. As the Ocean Spirit, La gave me a small crown to wear. It has a lot of chains around it. So it looks nice on my head. Everyone in the tribe starts to bow me. Even Hun. All the servants who serve for Yue are now mine. First, they didn't like me at all. But after few days they start to follow my path. I wake early and slept after midnight. I have to help everyone who lost their women and men to return to their normal lifestyle. Most of them left to the earth kingdom. And I did not stop them. I decide to stay alone in the Oasis without any company when I am free from work. I even sleep in there. I spend half of my day to teach women how to practice water bending. Since Pakku left to southern, all the women start practicing water bending moves. I help them as much as I can. And this is why I didn't realize it's been six weeks until now.
I keep my royal head on the grass in the Oasis. I am feeling so tired. I stare at the dark clouds visible in daylight.
"Six weeks pass," I said to myself. I close my eyes and inhale. Been a princess is so hard. Check, double check, meeting war meeting, laugh and don't laugh. All of these things make me tired more than ever. My head hurts like hell. Sleep is far away from my eyes. My daily life is becoming miserable. Sometimes I wish from my heart to leave everything and never to come back. But where can I go? I don't have anyone else in this world to wait for me. I am alone more than anyone.
"Huuuhhhhhhh"
Aang left me without saying goodbye. He was angry with me after I try to explain to him about the Spirit who trick him in the Spirit world. He didn't believe a single thing I said. He never even try to talk me about it after that day. Sokka is the only person who waves me before they left. I wait until Aang smile with me. But he never looks back. He never forgives me. And this means I will never get a chance to tell him who I am.
Aangs Pov
Six weeks pass since the Battle of the northern water tribe was over. I left northern water tribe with Katara and Sokka to the earth kingdom. We decide to learn Earth bending from my old friend Bumi. Actually, it was Sokka s idea. So we decide to travel alone to O ma Shu. Now we are used to loneliness in the sky. We fight for stupid reasons. We smile for stupid reasons. We help most of the people we met on our way to the earth kingdom. And the fire nation is out of our site. After Zhao s death, nobody starts to follow us. Not even Zuko. I don't know where he is. I haven't seen him after that night we save his life. Some water tribes told me that they saw Zuko fighting with Zhao on the bridge. According to them Song Yin Kill Zhao. But I don't know the full details. I am glad because both of them are gone for good. At last, we are free for a while.
And talking about Song Yin, I felt pretty bad for getting angry with her for a small reason. I know she loves me. I Love her too. But that day I don't know what happens to me. I felt so angry with her and I decides to leave her behind. But now I don't know what to believe. I haven't seen Yun in the Spirit world again. I try to get Roku s help to find her. But he didn't know anything about a girl call Yun in the Spirit world. Maybe what Song Yin said is true. Maybe she is a demon. Or a memory. But I remember what happened that day. I feel her body. It is Yun.
I never said what happened between me and Song Yin to Sokka and Katara. And I know Song yin will never say a word to. She is not a curl person. But I said bad things to her face. I wonder how she feels. Betrayal? Hate, Anger? Sadness? I am not Shure. And now it's all too late to say sorry. I really miss her. I really wish if there is a way to say sorry and bring her back with us. I don't know what's wrong with me. Ones I left her in that forest when the pirates attack. And now I left her to do something she hates to do in her life. I don't know where her missing brother is. She mentions about him when we first met. I never bother to find about him. She got a lot of secrets hiding inside her heart more than I thought.
"Come back Aaaanggg, I am…" That's what I heard from her before running away. I don't know what she was planning to tell. I never wait to listen. I am a horrible person. I did the exact same thing to my people and Yun. Now I am doing it again to Song Yin.
Zuko s Pov
Six weeks pass since the Battle of the northern water tribe was over. Three years past since the day I was banished. I never went back to the capital city. I can't face my father after losing the avatar again and again, and again. This is all my fault. Every time when I get a one-step close to him. One step closer to my father's love. My destiny threw me thousands steps down. I am an unlucky born. Scar to the fire nation. I always fail. No matter what I did. I always prove myself a loser to everyone. That day when everyone was watching me I felt to the floor and beg mercy from my father. I did that because I love him. But in his mind, I am weaker. All the Generals, admirals, even soldier's think of me as a weaker. I want to change. I want to be brave. I want to be the son my father wants. For that, I have to capture the avatar.
"This is what I've been missing. Who knew floating on a piece of driftwood for three weeks with no food or water, and sea vultures waiting to pluck out your liver could make one so tense?" uncles voice bring me back to the reality. I glare at him. He is sleeping on a table middle of the garden and two men are massaging his back.
"Ohhh Zuko this is great, how about you get a back massage too hhhhhhh" he said. And make a satisfying noise. Stupid uncle.
"NO," I said in anger. Doesn't he remember the day it is? This is the day I have banished three years ago.
"Come on Zuko cheer up," he said again. I avoid his face and look away.
"I don't have time for massages uncle," I said in anger.
"ohhhh I know, you want a girl to massage your back ha?. Hahahahaha. I am Shure we can find someone around here? Hahahhaha"
I feel like a boiling volcano after hearing what he said.
"ERRRRRRR SHUT UP UNCLE" I yelled.
"No I really mean it, hmm now I see you don t want just a girl in fire nation to message you. You want, ….oh haahahahahahaa" he said and start to laugh like an idiot. I know the last part he was trying to say more than anyone. "Song Yin"
"ERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR stop talking about her uncle. For the last time I hate her, I don't have feelings towards her okey." I said in anger. Even few men stand around us look at me.
"Zuko who are you talking about?" suddenly uncle ask like a small rat. I know what he is planning. He wants to get her name out from my mouth. I glare at him for the last time and look away. After few minutes I heard him getting up from the table and walking to me.
"I see. It's the anniversary, isn't it?" he said while sitting next to me. Finally, his brain is back.
"Three years ago today, I was banished. I lost it all." I said and look up. I saw a small flower in the pink tree in front of me." I want it back. I want the Avatar, I want my honor, my throne. I want my father not to think I'm worthless." I said finally looking at my uncle.
"I'm sure he doesn't. Why would he banish you if he didn't care?" uncle said. I glare at him. Stupid uncle. Why did he say something like that?
"I am leaving don't follow me," I said and stand. I can't stay here with him after he said something like that.
Song Yin Pov
"Princess, we lost our contacts with Earth King Kuei since a long time," Commander Aput said while scratching his mustache. I yawn but keep my mouth shut. As always another boring meeting.
"Your point is Aput?" worrier shin ask. And everyone else stares at Aput until he explains his idea.
"You see day by day fire nation is getting more powerful. They use new weapons. They don't even care if their people die or not. So we don't know what they are planning next" Aput said.
"I still didn't get what you mean," Worrier Shin said. I roll my eyes. I know what Aput is planning. He wants water tribe and earth kingdom to be connected.
"I think we should meet King Kuei in Basing say. We have to be together. That way we can fight and be safe from the fire nation." Aput explain. All the water tribe commanders start to talk to each others. Aput looks at me.
"Princess Song what do you think of it," he asks. All the others suddenly look at me. I hate situations like this but it seems like I have no choice. After all his idea is a good one.
"Hmm what you said is true. We can't wait until the avatar defeats the fire lord. We have to do something from our side too. I think what Aput said is a good idea. It's been a long time since we lost our contacts with the Earth Kingdom. Maybe this is the perfect time to start a new bond between two nations." I said. Everyone start to talk again and most of them approve Aput idea.
"But how are we going to do that." Most of them ask. I look at Aput s face. I know he is already planning something.
"Hmm I think we should visit the earth king first. Let's travel to earth kingdom. That way we can talk with the king personally and ask his help to save the world. What do you say princess" Aput ask the last question looking at me? All the others stare at me again. I didn't reply but start to think. What Aput said is true. We can help each other like this. But how are we going to do that? How to make a bond with the guy.
Zuko s Pov
I walk slowly on the beach. It's getting dark. But the sun is still visible in the sky. Ocean waves are touching my feet. I stop for a second and look around. This beach reminds me of Ember Island back in the fire nation. I used to visit there with my parents. We were so happy. We swim, we play, we laugh, and we have done lots of things. But mostly I love when my father joins me in my games. Ones my father saved my life. He is so brave. Yes, that is the day I start to respect him and love him more. I was ones a cute little Prince who walks every ware holding my father's hand...
"Huuuhhhh" I exhale a huge berth.
But now he doesn't want to hold my hand anymore. I don't know why he starts to love Azula more than me. I was his little prince. I walk with him everywhere he goes. And he introduces me as his heir to the throne. But everything change after Azula was born. He starts to love her. And she is very good at everything. She is better than me. She steals my father from me. And that's why I always spend my time with cousin Luten. He shows me lot of things. So I love to play with him and uncle. Uncle treats me as his own. And that's why he came all of this way with me. But truth to be told. I don't want him to follow me anymore. Uncle is slowing me down. I know he hates this war. But I have no choice. I have to capture the Avatar. That way my father will love me again.
Song Yin Pov
"WHAT MARRY HIM ARRRRR NOOOO EYUUU" I scream at Aput s year. I hate even to think about that. Who wants to marry that boring earth king in the first place. I know we have to be friends with each other nations. But marry this king is a stupid idea. I don't even know how does he look like."errrrrr" I glare at everyone.
"NO," I said finally.
"But Princess" Aput said. I stand and walk to him.
"NO that's my last dissection," said angrily and left the meeting room. Stupid Aput. Stupid plan. I hit a rock on the floor. I don't want to marry that jerk. There has to be another way.I slowly walk into the Oasis. Why nobody asks Yue to marry him. I am Shure she would love to marry him. he is at least better than Hun, right?
"ERRRRRRRR"
I felt to the floor and keep my head on the ground. "La can you hear me," I ask. But no reply came. I hate when that spirit not replying me. I turn to the other side. I hate being a princess. Mostly I hate when everyone asks me to do that and this. I have feelings too.
"What's the matter girl" I heard a voice from inside of my mind. Finally.
"My people ask me to marry the earth king. They think we can bond our nations that way." I said loudly watching the dark fish on the pond. It starts to glow.
"Very good then. The earth king is not a bad person" La said. I wide my eyes and glare at the glowing fish.
"I don't want to marry him eyuuuu," I said annoyingly. What is wrong with La why can't he understand my feelings?
"hmm well then it's your choice, you can't stay alone forever. But I am asking you to give a chance to the man. I can see him. He is not a bad person. If you both marry in future I can see you have good and very powerful children" La said.
"Heyyyy" I scream and stand. La wants me to marry that jerk. Eyuuuuu. I can't believe my own ears.
"Think, I am only helping you," La said again. I bend some air water and threw it to the pond. La went up and down. His glow is gone.
"NOOOOO" I scream. "you , youuu" Stupid Fish. "I am leaving and won't come back" I yelled in anger and came out from the Oasis.
"Hehehe" I heard La laughing at me. I didn't look back.
Zuko s Pov
I came inside the beach house. I settled my mind. I am leaving by myself. I can't take uncle Iroh with me anymore. I look around. Uncle is no where to be seen. I got to pack my things and leave. I know what I am doing is terribly wrong. But this is the only way. I took my old clothes and threw them inside a bag. But suddenly front door open and uncle came in. I hide the bag behind me and uncle didn't notice yet.
"Zuko Look what I found," he said and came close to me. I look at his hand. He is carrying something in his hand. is this avatar related?.
"Look at these magnificent shells!, I'll enjoy these keepsakes for years to come. "He said and drop small shells on to the table. I rolled my eyes. Ha, I can't believe myself. For a second I thought it is something avatar related. But its only shells.
"ERRR, we don't need any more useless things! You forget, we have to carry everything ourselves now!" I said in anger. I hit the table. Some of the shells fell down. "Can't you see anything?"
"But these are so lovely Zuzu" I suddenly heard a voice from the front door. I couldn't believe my own ears. It's a voice I hate so much. I look at the door. Oh, My God, it's Azula.
Song Yin Pov
"Princess Song I am glad you decide to go and see the king first," Ma said while combing my hair.
"Hmm" I didn't reply. I don't want to marry the king. But this is the only way I can get out from this place. So I am traveling to the great Earth kingdom of Basing say soon.
"Do you think he looks handsome" Ma ask and smirk.
"Maybe," I said annoyingly.
"Oh, I am so happy. You are going to marry a king."
"what no," I said annoyingly. I am not going to marry him.
"Yes yes you are" Ma scream. "anyway do you know, I saw the fire loads son that day. He was fighting with our enemy on the bridge. He looks nice too. He is young. But too bad he has a huge ugly scar on his face." Ma said and laugh. I wide my eyes in surprise. I never expect her to bring Zuko to our conversation.
"Hmm" I didn't say a word. Ma didn't stop her talking. And I let her say anything she wants. At the moment my mind is far away from the reality. I wonder where Zuko is. Is he still with General Iroh. Did he go back to the fire nation? Did his father expect him as his lovely son after what happened? Thinking about it. I am not Shure about that. I don't think Ozai can give Zuko s honor back. He didn't capture Aang. He just left without saying anything.
"But don't worry my princess. I am Shure the earth king is way better than the prince. I heard he can kill six rhinos at the same time. I wonder how does he look like. maybe he has thousands of muscles. I heard people like that can help women to have lots of children… hheee you are so lucky."
"Eyuuu,, Ma for the last time I am not going to marry him okay," I said looking away from her. but she only smiles.
"Oh really. heheheee, think about it. you can help both nations this way. one of your children can be the future earth king, and the other can be the leader of the water tribe"
"MAAAA" I scream. I hate this woman. she is more annoying than Iroh.
"come on Princess Song. oh and remember. when you making a child with him. remember to do it while turning your bed to the left side. I heard that way you can have sons make boys first. next, make two or three girls" Ma said and laugh. my face turn red with anger but I didn't say a word.
"Done, now go and sleep. Hehehe I heard earth Kingdom people going to bed after married, before mid-night. I wonder why?..." Ma said her final annoying words and smirk. Eyuu I can't believe her mind.
"Good night Ma," I said when she left the room. I jump to my bed and stare at the ice ceiling. Does Zuko still have my neckless?
Zuko s Pov
"Hello, brother. Uncle." Azula said and smirk. She hit a shell on the ground and grab it from her nails. I hate when she does that. Sometimes she hit me after that. But I didn't yelled her yet. I am surprised. Why is she here?
"What are you doing in here?" I ask and stare at her eyes. I know she has double personality.
"In my country, we exchange a pleasant hello before asking questions." She said and smash the shell from her nails. "Have you become uncivilized so soon, Zuzu?"
"Errr Don't call me that!" I scream in anger. But she didn't fight back.
"To what do we owe this honor?" uncle ask this time. I know he is surprised as I am.
"Hmmm ... must be a family trait. Both of you so quick to get to the point." She said and breaks another shell.
"I ve come with a message from home" she starts to speak. "Father's changed his mind. Family is suddenly very important to him. He's heard rumors of plans to overthrow him; treacherous plots. Family is the only ones you can really trust." Azula said the last part to my face. I look at her eyes with a huge surprised boiling inside my heart. Is she telling the truth? She always lies.
"Father regrets your banishment. He wants you home."
I wide my eyes more. This can't be happening. I must be dreaming. But no I know this is the reality. This is great. Small amount of happiness surrounds my heart. So father wants me to come home. After three years he wants me home. Small drops of tears came to my eyes.
"Did you hear me? You should be happy. Excited. Grateful. I just gave you great news"
"I'm sure your brother simply needs a moment."
"Don't interrupt, Uncle!" Suddenly Azula screams and it brought me back to the reality. I am shure this is not a dream. But what if…
"I still haven't heard my thank you Zuzu." Azula speaks annoyingly." I'm not a messenger. I didn't have to come all this way" she then turns to leave. But I can't let her go now. I have questions rolling inside my mind.
"Father regrets? He ... wants me back?" I ask slowly. Azula turns back to me and smiles kindly.
"I can see you need time to take this in. I'll come to call on you tomorrow. Good evening" she said and left our house. But this time I didn't stop her. My father's memories came back to my head. I close my eyes.
Song Yin Pov
I cover my face with a pillow. But still, the sleep didn't come to me. I hate myself. I was working since this morning but still sleep doesn't want to welcome me. That's it. I open my eyes and look around my ice room. Everything is white. I didn't know why but I hate this color. I want some greenery. But I can't go back to the Oasis now. I am still mad at la. Then what can I do? how about, Start thinking about my life? Errr no I don't want to think about that. Maybe a midnight swim might work. Yaa.
I slowly get out from my bed and open the drawer next to it.
"Why all of my clothes are white and blue." I rolled my eyes. This is so annoying.
I remove my nightdress and cover myself with a white rube.
"I wish it's another color more like red, ya I wore a red Rube when I am with Zuko" I rolled my eyes again. What an experience I had back in there. I must be the first girl who lives in a fire nation ship for months. I don't know why but I really miss those days. General Iroh always makes tea. Gee always sing. Zuko s cook helps me to learn new recipes. ya that what I call fun. But now I am not even allowed to enter to the kitchen. I have to eat everything they give. I always eat sea plants because there is no other vegetarian food around in the North Pole. I really hate this life.
Zuko s Pov
I pack my bags happily. My terrible days are over. Father wants me back.
"We're going home! After three long years, it's unbelievable!" I said to Uncle who didn't pack but sitting on the table while thinking. It annoys I didn't say a word.
"It is unbelievable. I have never known my brother to regret anything." He said suddenly.
"Did you listen to Azula? Father's realized how important family is to him!, He cares about me!" I said happily again. Even the thought makes me happy.
"I care about you! And if Ozai wants you back, well, I think it may not be for the reasons you imagine." I glare at uncle after he said that. How dare he is.
"You don't know how my father feels about me. You don't know anything!" I yelled in anger.
"Zuko, I only meant that in our family, things are not always what they seem." He said calmly. But it only makes my anger blast.
"I think you are exactly what you seem! A lazy, mistrustful, shallow old man who's always been jealous of his brother! "I yelled without stopping my words. Uncle stares at me with wide eyes. I turn away from him. Stupid uncle. I don't even know why I stayed with him for all these years. Uncle left the house without talking again to me again. I start to pack my bag. I wonder how my father looks like. Is he still looks the same? Long hair with a thin beard under his mouth. I always want to be like him. And now I can. My life is going to be great soon. I can sleep in my room. I can meet Mai. Wait, what? I stop moving. My heart starts to work slowly. "Mai" why did I thought about her. I don't like her that way right?. But then why did she came to my mind so suddenly.
"errr, this is not the time to think about her, pack your bags," my heart said.
I shake my head and forget about Mai. my heart is right. I am going home. I put all of my clothes inside the bag. I don't have much. I pull out the white dress I ware at the North Pole. I don't need this anymore. After all its ripped and burn. But suddenly something fell to the floor when I am shaking it. I look down. It's that water tribe necklace. The blue diamond neckless belongs to my life savior. I wide my eyes in surprise. What the hell. I slowly hold it in my hands. It turns to red as always.
"errrrrr, how can this be. I lost everything in my life but this weird neckless is stuck with me."
I still have no idea about the person who belongs this. And it's a surprise to see it like this. I really forgot about it. "oh" I threw inside my bag. Ill find her someday. But first I got to go home.
(Songs crown is just like the one Arewan ware in Lord of the Rings ending sense.)
hahaha here comes the earth king. and Song starts to think about Zuko and Zuko start to think about Mai. who will win? see you lovely people soon.