Trip to Shichi village
Ch 3
At the Tsuta port a large iron ship had docked. The ship belonged to Prince Zuko, who had been trying to locate the Avatar after his failed attempt at the North Pole. Many of the crew had left due to some engine trouble that happen during the night and went to get parts to fix it. It looked like someone smashed many of the components and broke many of the pipes at least two days worth of work. Zuko had been meditating in his room since morning trying to think of where the Avatar would go, figure out what happened to the engines and make since of some past events, ever since he gotten back to his ship and recruited his old crew he had been a day or two late every where the Avatar had went and this frustrated him to the point of his hands catching fire. As he meditated his Uncle Iroh drank his tea, savoring every sip after finding his supple had run low. Iroh enjoyed drinking his tea and thought about how to raise his nephew spirits, he looked out into the woods that surrounded the docks and wondered what there was to do here, this island seemed to be a mystery to everyone… no one had heard of it before and he'd had been every where. He then made a decision about what to do and Zuko would come weather he felt like it or not Iroh grinned to himself.
After finishing his tea Iroh made his way down to his nephew's room where in side was dark which was no surprise to him. "Hello Zuko how you doing today?" ask Iroh, putting on one of his trade mark grins. "Uncle what do you want. Unless you have word of the Avatar then you should leave me alone." said Zuko, in a low voice. "Well… no he's still missing. I came to get you." said Iroh cheerfully, Zuko said nothing, and pretended his uncle was not there. "You know we were lucky to come across one of our ships when we were on that raft. I don't think we could have gotten back or found our crew as quickly as we did, it might be a while before we have any more good luck why not……" Iroh then cut off by Zukos angry shouts, "Good luck? We haven't had any luck at all or I'd have the Avatar by now!" Shouted Zuko, (This I going to be harder than I thought, but I must get him out and relaxed he's going to drive himself insane like this.) thought Iroh, He then made his way over to Zukos bed and sat down and decided to try again but a different approach this time. He'd at least try to settle his nephew's spirit. He could feel guilt from his nephew and it killed him to see him like this. "Zuko its not your fault Zhou is dead, he medaled in things that were greater than anything we can comprehend." Iroh said, trying to enlighten his nephew to let go of what happen.
At first Zuko said nothing thinking about what happen and still didn't understand why he refused his help. The images still flashed before his eyes, but what haunted him the most was the look of fear and helplessness in Zhou's eyes. "I don't feel guilty uncle, I'm not responsible. I tried to save him but he chose death. Besides he tried to kill me…." Zuko was cut off this time in mid sentence by his uncle, "Yes you did, and showing mercy to him even after his attempt to kill you shows that you're a better man than he was. I know you've had a lot happen over the last two years and this wasn't something you needed, but you can't sit here all day and meditate you'll turn into a old man like me." Iroh said and grinned; Zuko gave a half smile and thought about what his uncle said and what the future could hold. (I know he's right but why should I go out? There's nothing and no one for me, people ether want me dead or rather I wasn't around not that I could blame them. My own father doesn't want me around…. father how could you banish me your own son. Even if I catch the Avatar will you welcome me back? Will my honor truly be restored?) Zuko thought and began to despair. Iroh saw this and decided he had to get Zuko out and about, weather it meant walking into town or meeting a girl. Iroh smiled at that thought.
"Zuko get up and come to town with me, I'm running low on tea and you need some air." said Iroh, "No." Zuko said, "Zuko come on you don't have a choice." Iroh said forcefully but with a grin, He then stood up and walked over to Zuko. "I don't have a choice? You're here to train me not boss me around!" Zuko said, Iroh gave a small sigh of disappointment and decided he had no choice. He bent down grabbed Zuko by the waste and tossed him over his shoulder and started to walk on deck. "What are you doing? Put me down, put me down now! Uncle!" Zuko screamed, "Like I said you don't have a choice besides you need to meet a girl so I can have a grand child or two ha-ha." Iroh Joked and chuckled; Zuko struggled with all his might, angry and surprised with his uncle. He didn't think he could do any more, only when he was 6 years old. Once on shore Zuko gave up and decided it be easier that way. Looked like he'd be going to the village after all.
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Ha-ha just picture that, funny huh,