With Aang wanting to stop continuously every time something that looks fun and exciting cropped up, they were making bad time. On Kyoshi Island Aang had insisted on riding the elephant koi but then something big and dangerous looking had crept up from behind and tried to eat him. Then after that they had all been ambushed and blindfolded by warriors. Just another day in paradise.
Thyra struggled against her bonds as she was secured to what felt like the trunk of a tree until finally, someone spoke. "You three have some explaining to do."
"And if you don't answer all of our questions, we're throwing you back in the water to the unagi." Of course Sokka, unable to contain his anger, burst out with a loud voice practically in Thyra's ear, making her flinch then make a face of contempt with a shake of her head.
"Show yourselves, cowards!" After a moment Thyra sensed someone stepping closer so she stiffened, hardening her lips into a thin line before the blindfold was taken away from her. Blinking in the sudden light Thyra focussed on the warriors before her. They all wore green robes and had painted their faces white with red on their eyes. In fact for a moment Thyra thought she was looking at multiple forms of Kyoshi. Sokka continued to pull on the bonds that tied him to the pole, making the ropes tighten around the others so Thyra shoved at him, shooting him a glare.
"Who are you? Where are the men who ambushed us?" Sokka demanded hotly and the lead girl stepped forwards with a shake of her fist.
"There were no men! We ambushed you." She seethed then pulled back, folding her arms crossly. "Now tell us, what are you doing here?" Suddenly Sokka was laughing in disbelief. He really knew how to handle situations.
"Wait a second, there's no way a bunch of girls took us down." The girl grabbed Sokka by his collar and shook him violently.
"A bunch of girls huh? The unagi's going to eat well tonight."
"No! Don't hurt him!" Katara cut in quickly. "He didn't mean it, my brother is just an idiot sometimes." She gave a little smile of innocence.
"It's my fault. I'm sorry we came here. I wanted to ride the elephant koi." Aang said apologetically, drawing all attention to him instead. Thyra lifted her head and squinted upwards, seeing the old but still amazing statue of the last earth bending born Avatar, Kyoshi.
"How do we know you're not Fire Nation spies? Kyoshi stayed out of the war so far. And we intend to keep it that way!" The male leader spoke with anger and distrust, making Thyra shift uncomfortably.
"This island is named for Kyoshi? I know Kyoshi!" Aang said excitedly.
"Ha! How could you possibly know her? Avatar Kyoshi was born here four hundred years ago. She's been dead for centuries." Glancing to her brother around Sokka Thyra saw the reluctance in his eyes before answering.
"I know her because I'm the Avatar." The face of everyone before them only showed pure shock and disbelief. The girl who had spoken first seemed more disbelieving than the others.
"That's impossible! The last Avatar was an airbender who disappeared a hundred years ago." Grinning widely Aang nodded his head.
"That's me!" Thyra glanced to the leader who growled then threw a hand out back towards the beach where the elephant koi and the monster were waiting.
"Throw the imposter to the unagi!" At the order the warrior females instantly adopted a fighting stance, moving forwards together menacingly. With a calm blink Thyra leaned forwards slightly then whispered.
"Aang, I think now might be the time to do some airbending." With a cheeky grin Aang broke free of his bonds and shot up high into the air with a backflip, sparing no flamboyance as he floated gracefully back to the ground as the crowds gaped at him in awe.
"It's true... you are the Avatar!" Aang glanced to the side before pulling a wide and foolish looking grin.
"Now…check this out!" Suddenly he had his marbles spinning around in his palm but somehow, the villagers were impressed. The bonds were cut away from around Thyra, Katara and Sokka and everyone was hurried forwards with welcoming arms. Thyra felt nervous and began to tremble slightly with so many people so close to her but she contained herself. When someone tried to pick her up, however, she reacted. She grabbed the guy's wrist and turned it over, locking it in place before pushing him back with a palm to the chest.
As he stumbled backwards Thyra ducked and disappeared among the crowds, losing herself and fleeing from sight. She walked around the back of the houses, keeping a careful eye on Aang and the others as they were lead to a great house. When the people had backed off a little, Thyra sneaked back to Aang's side. He was grinning so widely Thyra wondered if his smile would stretch off his face.