Konnichiwa, minna-san! Umm, yeah, I'm here to say some stuff in which I have to both apologize and answer some questions. First things first, umm... about Iroh-san and Momo, I'm so sorry. I don't go so obsessed about the show that I see how to write their names. -bows- I'm so sorry. I figured if they were doing in the Japanese way, it would Iro and not Iroh. Gomenasai!Also, with Momo, I thought he was a she because at first I wasn't too sure about his gender, so since Momo is usually a girl's name, being that Momo means peach and when you think boy, a peach doesn't exactly come first to mind. And... for all of your people's information, I am 12... NOT 33! Although, I like the number 3.
On the AangxKatara theme, I may and may not do it. Err... of course, there may be a little here and there, but this fic isn't entirely based on the two. I may have a whole chapter in which I spy on the two and it's a little romantic (no, they're not going to propose or kiss, it's more of the sweet cute stuff like Aang blushing and placing his hand overKatara's andshe smiles softly, but nothing more than that... well, maybe a little more). I'm not exactly sure. We'll just have to wait and see. I am thinking of adding an OC to the story (he'll probably be in the next chapter). He'll be a super cute Earthbender with beautiful brown hair that he ties back in a brown ribbon and he's very childish, but serious at times with the perfect manners. -drools- NO, I'm not expressing what my dream guy would be... wellll... maybe a little.
Chapter 4: I'm not helpless.
I gasped and struggled, trying to wriggle myself out of the trouble I had made for myself. Jet held the ax to my throat. "I will make the Avatar work for me. I shall destroy the Fire Nation," he continued, his voice chilling my bones. Was he going to use me to make Aang help him?
"That's mean," I said, stopping to struggle. Since I had stopped struggling, his grip was looser on me. I smirked. "I guess, I'm just… bait?"
"Got that right," Jet replied, pressing the ax closer to my neck. A trickle of blood fell down my neck. It hurt a little.
I closed my eyes. Now, what did my uncle teach me about flipping people over again? I roamed my mind and it clicked. I grabbed for the ax and pushed in farther away from me and I barely got out of his grip. He was still holding on to my hand however and I bit his hand to let me go. I forced my head back before the ax could swipe off my head.
"Oh jeez, this is now or never," I said, running out of the hut. Grabbing my last sense of insanity, I jumped. Yes, I jumped off this humongous tree and started falling to the ground super fast. I shut my eyes and I heard a soft voice call, "Say what's in your heart."
I almost stopped in midair. MAN, was that corny or what? Oh well, in all anime, you must know to listen to the weird voice. And guess what word came first to my mind?
"BLOOP!"
I shut my eyes, waiting for my death at the impact. However, I felt a slight bounce as I landed on a large pile of… nothing? It had life in it, for sure. I wasn't sure what it was, but I hopped off and ran for my life. I hid behind a tree and when Jet ended in the clearing where I was hiding, he stared around. He seemed to look in my direction and I almost stopped breathing. I heard the footsteps run away from me and I sighed a breath of relief.
"I lost him."
"But we didn't lose you."
I jumped and there was Iroh-san and Prince Attitude. Bowing to Iroh-san, I said my greeting to him. He seemed shocked at my manners, but that's what I was here for, lying and deceit, I MEAN, kindness and happiness. Staring at Zuko, I slightly bowed to him and mumbled a few strange words to make him seem suspicious.
"Zuko, I think she's casting magic," Iroh-san said jokingly. Zuko scowled… once again. Jeez, I swear, he's going to end up staying like that one day.
"Follow me, girl."
"Aren't ya gonna call me a nine-year-old?" I asked childishly, cocking my head to the side in a cute way. He sneered and I ended up giggling to myself. I followed the two; I knew they were my only way of getting anywhere. We were walking for a long while and my feet started to get tired.
"Walk away, spring, fly back, winter," I sang happily. The two didn't seem to notice me so I continued without doubts. "Sparkle, sparkle, don't you like the look of snow? 1, and 2, and 3, and POOF, we'll be together forever. Make a snowman too!"
Star far above, let my wish come true!" Zuko spun around and shot a fireball at me. I dodged at the last moment. I LOVE THESE ANIME REFLEXS! Iroh-san didn't seem too discouraged by my song. Actually, he was actually humming to it.
"Zuko, Zuko," Iroh-san said with a large grin before Zuko could yell at me to shut up and to remain silent. "She is just singing. I love her song actually."
"I DON'T," Zuko shouted. As I said, he needs some anger management classes. I'd be willing to help, but I don't think I can. Actually, let me try to fix it. Maybe I can get more out of him than what I learned in the actual anime.
"I'll sing a different song then," I replied, with a little annoyance in my voice. "I'll make it more negative this time."
"I don't LIKE music!" Zuko shouted at me. I stood there, waiting for him to shoot a fireball at me. He suspected this and stared at me. "You're different."
"My name is Bob, and I'm a guy," I replied, crossing my arms. This one is going to be soooo good. I lowered my voice to make it sound manlier. "I just happened to be bewitched by this young girl you must've captured. I'm 37 and married with two children. Now, if you would so kindly allow us to find my actual body so I can go on living my life again."
My little "speech" was as far as lying as I could go. Zuko paused again and ALMOST gawked at me. Iroh-san asked the question this time. Phew, fooling Fire Nation is as easy as cake.
"Really?"
"No, Iroh-san," I replied grinning, going back to my peppy tone. Iroh-san laughed and placed his hand on my shoulder with a serious face. I knew what was coming up next too.
"No, I'm serious."
"I am too, Iroh-san!" I replied again, grinning even wider. Zuko angrily got ready to strike me with another fireball and I stood there waiting. He shot forward, probably aiming right for my face. It didn't hit.
"Aren't you gonna burn my face off?" I asked simply, standing still. I smiled and placed my hands behind my back. "I won't move. C'mon, I'm a sitting duck."
Zuko placed his hand away from my face, mumbling something about how not having something that actually moves was boring. I grinned and choked out a snort that made Zuko swirl back at me. He glared at me while I looked at him with a plain expression.
We stayed like that for a while before Zuko turned around grumpily and stomped off. Iroh-san laughed whole-heartedly and patted my back. "Whew, that was a fun sight. You will surely liven up our ship."
"Depends whether or not I want to stay on it," I stated, smirking.
"Don't worry, once I'm done with Zuko, I'm sure you'll get a good room."
"Thank you, Iroh-san!" I replied happily. In my mind, I grinned like a hyena. I knew this was going to work out in my way.
I once again was on the ship with the creepy crawler on it. Zuko led me to my new room and shoved me inside and locked the door. It was nice, however. Red wasn't exactly my color, but I could cope. There was a large King sized bed rested resting parallel to the door and fans handing on the walls with designs of fire on them. A red drawer with, when I looked inside, many Fire Nation-looking clothing for girls. Awesomeness. Am I going to go for the Fire Nation look now? Ooo, I should try Earth too, I like blue the best, but I think green works well too. I didn't change, however. I already changed thanks to Jet, the guy who almost killed me and used me as bait for revenge. I love you, Jet. NOT.
"WORTHLESS GIRL, COME TRAIN WITH ME!" Zuko shouted from outside my door. I opened the door and stood face-to-face (well, he was taller, but you know) with Zuko. I frowned, what a jerk.
"Fine, let me watch your greatness, mighty overlord of nothingness," I replied sticking my tongue out. Zuko scowled and stomped away. I figured I was to follow him, so I did.
We ended up in a large room near the bottom of the ship where two fire nation soldiers were in full force of combat. It was like watching a bonfire. Fire was everywhere, and since I'm a pyro, I couldn't help but gawk in amazement. Zuko looked at my expression and sneered. "That's nothing."
"Showin' off, big guy?" I asked, my eyes staring up at him. He stomped away again by Iroh-san and I followed like an annoying little duckling. Iroh-san patted the seat next to him and I sat, while Zuko stood. The fight soon ended and Zuko grabbed my wrist and hauled me up and into the ring.
"You want to fight me?" I asked, pointing to myself. I smirked and stood my ground. "You want to fight the girl who can only dodge? Who can barely dodge?"
"Just shut up and get ready to fight."
Before I knew anything was happening, I was barely holding my own against Zuko. He was punching like a maniac and I was dodging everything, just barely. I knew he wanted me to attack back, but I didn't know anything! Okay, police moves don't count because, you know, I only use them for self-defense. I end fights, not start them. Well, technically, Zuko did start this fight, but I wasn't in a mood to fight.
"Fight back you helpless girl!" Zuko commanded, shooting another dozen flares at me. I dodged them all again, but it bothered me. I'm not that helpless, am I? I stuck my tongue out.
"I'm not worthless," I stated, narrowing my eyes after I quickly sucked my tongue back in before Zuko would burn it off. If I didn't have my tongue, how would I enjoy chocolate? Zuko simply smirked and said the line I knew that I would have to obey. It got me all tingly about wanting to fight back. And that one line was…
"Then show me."
End of Chapter 4: I'm not hopeless.
Author's Note: Uh-oh, am I going to beat him? Or is he going to leave me in the hospital for the rest of my life? I hope it ends out well... Oh, occasionally, I'll put in a quick little commercial for what's coming up next, which is below. But, sometimes I might, sometimes I won't. I just thought it would be cool.
Up Next: Oh jeez, what is this he's telling me? I know his life's story, kinda... but he never told me that the girl he loved left him because he was an abandoned prince? Poor Zuko... wait, am I falling for him? A bright young earthbender has come to save me, I think, but what of poor Zuko? I feel the need to help him, but... where do my truths lie? FIND OUT NEXT TIME ON Chapter Five: I can't be falling for him... could I? See you later!