Cho

CH5

(God I can't believe he's dragging me along with him to get tea. Of course he'll want to shop around, uncle can't resist a bargain. I should just turn around and head back to the ship.) Zuko thought, he then started to turn around and make a dash for the ship before his uncle notice. "If you run I will be forced to carry you into in village like a child and tell everyone who you are and that I'm your uncle." Iroh calmly said with a grin, Zuko didn't believe him at first but decided not to chance it again so he kept walking giving his uncle his most fearsome scowl. (Whoa, good I didn't want to carry him all the way and destroy any chance of him socializing with people.) Iroh thought, from that moment on it was a silent walk, which suited Zuko just fine.

About 20 minutes later they reached the village. The village was small, built in a small clearing at the end of the forest. Each building was small, 2 floors to each house at most. Alone with a few shacks made for one, simply made. But a few things about this village seemed odd to Zuko, Every building had a weird symbol of a triangle that had a line that extended from each point that touched the circle that surrounded it above the door ways. Zuko didn't understand what the symbol meant but the second strange thing was there was no one was outside and those inside that looked out their windows quickly disappeared as quickly as they came. Finally all the windows were boarded up, like they were afraid of them of something else. (Ha these people are pathetic cowards. They're terrified of an old man and me, well they have right to fear me. Didn't think these people would be this terrified of our presence just buy looking at us?) Zuko thought and his grin widened thinking his very presence caused so much fear.

Iroh notice everything Zuko notice as well and began to feel slightly uncomfortable and couldn't help be feel they weren't the ones cause these peoples fear. (Why are they all so scared were not here to attack them and I dough that the war would extend here. An island that no one seemed to know of and given the lands formatting it would be too much of a hassle to guard seeing as there were so many forests.) Iroh thought, He then decided to go and buy his tea and try to relax as much as possible. But every building was locked and no one was opening their door, even the shops turned them away, paying customers. "Uncle lets go these people are cowards and won't do business with you. This is a waste of time." Zuko barked at his uncle, "Not yet I'm sure someone will let us in. Besides I've only got enough tea at the boat for maybe three cups. Besides someone might have seen the Avatar that alone should be enough to keep your interest." Iroh said, Zuko didn't care about tea or anything else. Only finding the Avatar and if anyone here did know anything then he'd be willing to stay.

Zuko then walked up to the door his uncle was knocking and pushed him aside. "What are you doing nephew?" His uncle asked hoping he was wrong about what he was thinking his nephew was going to. "These people won't open the door so I'll break it down." Zuko answered quickly, Iroh gave a sigh and grabbed his nephew and dragged him away from the door. "Zuko if you do that well be chased out of this village and there won't be any tea." Iroh pointed out, "Well then you won't get your tea because no one is openly for us they're cowards!" Zuko barked, Iroh was about to calm his nephew down when they both heard a women's laughter. The two of them quickly turned to the side to see a young women giggling at the sight of an old man restraining his nephew ready to break down every door.

Both Zuko and Iroh were a little shocked but glad there was at least one soul ready to show them selves. The girl looked at least 17, a small and slender body, with white skin, raven black hair tied back in a pony tail, and wore a pink long sleeved shirt and a little blue around the waste and green stained pants.

"Having a little trouble huh"? The girl asked sarcastically, Iroh chuckled and smiled while Zuko frowned and said nothing. "Yes a little bit." "I don't suppose you have a shop I could buy some tea from would you?" Iroh asked sarcastically, "Actually I do and wouldn't mind some new business." the girl said, Iroh practically ran to the store, while fighting the urge to kiss her for having his tea. Zuko shook his head and followed his uncle. They entered the store which was full of a bit of everything, food, drinks, and antiques of all kinds. "So how much would you like?" the girl asked, "Oh about5 pounds worth." Iroh said, the girl was surprised of the amount and for a second thought he was joking. But saw the look in his eyes and figured he wasn't kidding and started getting the large order. Mean while Zuko looked around the shop and wasn't impressed with what he saw. (Junk, worthless, crap, I'm amazed she's still in business) Zuko thought Zuko had grown board already and ready to go but his questions about this village were driving him nuts, what was wrong with this place? "Hey girl what's the problem with this place?" Zuko rudely asked, the girl pretended not to hear and worked on Iroh's order. "Hey did you not hear me girl? Zuko said forcefully,

She looked at Zuko smiled and went on with her work. "What is wrong with you why do you not answer me? Zuko said, angry now and ready to burn the place down. Iroh frowned and was about to say something to Zuko when the girl answered first. "Because your being rude and I would answer you but unless you ask nicely I will attend to my best customer I've had in a month." she said, Iroh laughed then silenced him self when he saw the look on Zukos face. "What are you talking about?" said Zuko losing patience, "Well you could address me by my name and ask calmly again." She said with a smile, "I don't know your name how am I suppose to know it?" cried Zuko, "Well you could ask." she said smugly, Iroh was using all his strength not to laugh. It had been a long time since someone gave Zuko a lesson in politeness. Zuko now wanted to burn the store down but saw his uncle now giving him a look and decided to ask nicely. "Fine WHAT is your name?" Zuko asked, asking like that almost killed him. "That's much better I'm Cho" Cho introduced her self.