Beautiful Disaster

Chapter Six

"Sorry we're late Kahn!" shouted Mizu. Kahn walked walked out the door, looking at Mizu with disbelief.

"This is the fourth time you've been late for work." said Kahn. "Get started on feeding the animals."

Mizu saluted. "Yes sir. By the way, I brought a few friends." Kahn sighed and shook his head. "How many times do I have to tell you Mizu? And, where's Miku?"

"She's on her way with our friends. They made a stop over a resturaunt in Zi Yang." said Mizu. "She wanted me to tell you that she'll be late."

"This the last warning for the both of you. If the both of you come in late this time, I have no choice but to assign you to another job." said Kahn. "Keep that in mind Mizu."

"Don't worry Kahn, this will be the last time." said Mizu. "Promise."

"That boy worries me." said Kahn to himself. Kahn walked over to Zuko who was asleep on a pile of hay. "Hey there, how's about you help Mizu with the animals over there? You seem kind of bored."

Zuko looked up and Kahn. "How's my uncle?"

Kahn laughed. "Boy, you sound like your uncle got into an accident or something. Don't worry, he's been fine eversince you got here. He's helping my wife with lunch."

Zuko got up and walked over to the barn.

"Good afternoon Kahn!" shouted Miku. "I'd like you to meet some friends."

"I don't want you chattering when you're working Miku." said Kahn. "I already told Mizu, that if the both of you are late again, you'll be fired from this job."

"Don't worry Kahn." said Miku. "It won't happen again. Promise."

"That's what your brother said." said Kahn. Kahn looked at the Aang. "You're the Avatar arent' you? An airnomad."

Aang gave Kahn a weak smile. "Yeah."

"You know, my great great grandfather was friends with an airnomad. My father always use to tell me of tales of the monks. I believe my great great grandfather was friends with a monk named Gyatso." said Kahn.

"Your great great grandfather knew Gyatso?" asked Aang.

"I believe so." said Kahn. "Miku, why don't you help Tien with the chores in the backyard? I'll take your friends inside."

Toph walked out of the house with a tray of glasses of water.

"Toph!" cheered Aang, and he ran over to hug her.

Toph lifted a wall of rock from the ground, blocking Aang's greeting. "What are you three doing here?"

"Looking for you!" scolded Katara. "You have no idea how long we've been looking for you. We were all worried something might've happend to you. Why did you run away in the first place?"

"I didn't run away, when I came back to the campsite, you all left me!" shouted Toph. "So don't put all the blame on me sugar queen!"

"Well this is all your fault!" shouted Katara.

"Okay you two, calm down." said Aang. "It doesn't matter who's fault it is now. What's important now is that we've found Toph."

Meanwhile,
Zuko was working in the barn with Mizu.

"So, where are you from?" asked Mizu.

"Far away." said Zuko.

"Where's far away?" asked Mizu.

"Do you have to keep asking me questions?" asked Zuko, as he shoveled a big gulp of rotten meat into the pig pen.

"I'm bored." said Mizu. "So, how did you get that scar?"

"Punishment." said Zuko. "If you don't shut your mouth, maybe you'll want to know how it feels like to get a scar like mine."

"No need to be grouchy." mumbled Mizu. "By the way, have you met the Avatar before?"

"Many times." said Zuko.

"Oh really? So you must be friends with him too." said Mizu.

"Not really." said Zuko. "More like aquaintences."

"My sister and I brought him over." said Mizu. "He's probably in Kahn's house right about now."

Zuko struck the shovel into the rotten meat, and ran towards Kahn's house.

"Hey! Where are you going? You're not finished yet!" shouted Mizu.

Iroh stood outside. He looked ahead, and saw Zuko running towards him.

"What's the trouble Zuko?" asked Iroh.

"The Avatar is inside isn't he?" asked Zuko.

"Yes he is, but we cannot do anything anymore." said Iroh.

"What do you mean? We still have the chance to go home!" said Zuko. "Why are you giving up hope now?"

"I haven't given up hope Zuko." said Iroh. "Even if you capture the Avatar, and give him over to your father, your father will still see you as a prisoner."

"You don't know that!" shouted Zuko.

"Zuko, I have given you something that is beyond the greatest treasure in this world. This treasure was something not even your own father could obtain." said Iroh.

"And what is that?" asked Zuko.

"A father's love." said Iroh. "Zuko, I have helped you with your pain and suffering. Your father would fail to understand what you've been through."

"All I want to do is to prove to him that I'm not worthless." said Zuko.

"I know Zuko." said Iroh. "But capturing the Avatar isn't something to prove that you're worth. The Avatar is the only one that can end the war your great grandfather created, then maybe it will put an end to your father's throne. Then someday, you'll be worth it."

"You really think I'll have the chance to take my father's throne?" asked Zuko.

"You'll be a greater leader than your father. You understand what is right and wrong." said Iroh. "The Avatar knows you are here, I know it will feel a little disturbing at first, but try to cope with them."

"I'll try." said Zuko.

Katara walked out from the side of house, with a bucket of water in her arms.

"I never knew that his life would be this hard. No wonder why he's always determined to capture Aang." thought Katara.

End of Chapter Six