Chapter 3 the Encounter; part 1
Appa reached Hyshono in the afternoon. Everyone seemed content because they had a parcel of food. At first, no one knew of it until Sokka started digging through the supplies and found it. They figured it was the lady who'd been kind enough to let them in that night. "Welcome to Hyshono!" Aang said happily. "So, what are gonna do here?" Katara asked. "I have a friend here. His name is Meko. He's a great fisherman and knows a lot of great games" "Uh Aang, it's been hundred years, how do you know he's still here?" Katara asked worriedly. Aang frowned for a moment and then replied cheerily "You think and worry too much. I'm sure he's still here." Sokka once again was hungry and Momo was taunting him with the piece of blubbered seal jerky the lady had given. "Come back!" He shouted, trying to capture the mischievous animal. "Don't worry, Sokka. Where we're heading, you'll get the best fish you'll ever taste! I forgot to mention, Meko's a really really good cook." "Fish, here I come." Sokka said, his mouth watering as if he could smell the scent wafting through the air. They walked for sometime through the village.
Prince Zuko tried to be on the Avatar's trail and was sure he'd gone to Hyshono or somewhere nearby. "I'm telling you Uncle, they're over there." Zuko insisted. "Okay. But I'm just saying, maybe you should give it a day, when they fly off, you can carry on your chase." "I don't have a day!" He shouted. Sakura was in her room. She didn't know if she could trust them yet she felt that it was a disrespectful feeling because Prince Zuko had saved her life. "Tell the Captain to stop at Hyshono's port." Hr instructed one of the crew members. "Yes Sir." The member replied curtly. Hence, they arrived at their destination.
Aang in the meanwhile was having trouble finding Meko. "Are you sure this is where he lives?" Sokka asked Aang. "I'm sure of it." "Well, we've already spent most of the day searching; we better find somewhere to spend the night." "Okay, there's a clearing in the forest." Aang instructed Sokka where it was. The plan was that Katara and Aang and Momo buy more supplies for the trip while Sokka sets up camp. "Why do I have to do all the hard stuff around here?" Sokka said to himself.
Prince Zuko, Iroh, and Sakura got off the ship. "Prince Zuko, what if the girl tries to escape?" Iroh whispered to his nephew. "Frankly, I don't care. I let her come because she had nowhere to go. If she runs of and gets herself in danger, it's her fault." He answered. His uncle shrugged. Should I really trust them? I mean, he saved me and all, but what if I'm only in more danger? Now's my chance to escape. Sakura finally decided. She made a dash for it. Prince Zuko didn't notice but Iroh did. "Uh, I know you said you didn't care, but Sakura's gone." "WHAT?" Zuko screamed. "Find her, now!"
"Well, looks like I'm finished setting up." Sokka said with pride. "I'm going to look for some nuts or something….so bored" As he started to walked, someone crashed into him. He fell back. "Owwwww….." He rubbed the side of his head. "I'm so sorry. Are you okay?" the stranger asked. "Yeah, I'm fine. Are you hurt or anything?" "No, I'm fine as well, thanks." "Who are you anyway?" Sokka queried. "My name is Sakura. Do you know Prince Zuko? I was wi-" "Yeah, we know him. Sokka, get away from her…she might be a spy." Katara warned as she came from around the bend in the path along with Aang. "No, you don't understand!" she pleaded. All Sokka could do is stare helplessly, not knowing what to do.
"I will find her…" Prince Zuko promised…