Zuko sat in his cabin sitting peacefully, four candles in front of him, all lit with flames flickering as he breathed. It's been several days since the encounter with the avatar at the south pole, to which anger him.
But with the few men he had, and the small influence of power of being a prince, banished or not, he would be able to get some info he needed. The creaking of his door alerted him, he looked up to see his uncle.
"The only reason you're in here, is you have info on the avatar" said Zuko
"Yeah, but… you're not gonna like it" said Iroh
"You told me that a good leader is level headed" said Zuko "Whatever it is, i can hear it"
"If you say so" said Iroh, clearing his throat "He can't find her"
The candles flames grew, melting the candle quickly.
"WHAT" yelled Zuko "Where's the map, what have my men been doing"
Iroh reached into his robes and pulled out the scroll containing the map, handing it over.
"The men have done what they can" said Iroh
Zuko opened the map, scanning it. Lines indicating where she was sited, island to island to island, not in any real order, going all over the lower part of the map. Zuko held his head, letting out a groin.
"How am i to find her, she a master at evasive maneuvering" said Zuko
=== The Gang ===
Sokka looked over the edge of the saddle, watching the water rush by. He looked over back to see Ai leaning back, resting… soft snores coming from her mouth. Momo on her shoulder, grooming her long hair, searching for tick or lice.
Katara was humming to herself, patching a hole in his pants. She pulled on the string, then bringing it to her mouth and cut it with her teeth. She held it up and inspected it, looking for the other holes.
Aang piloted Appa, sitting atop his head… he glanced over at Katara, pulling an object from his pants.
"Hey, Katara… watch this" said Aang, holding a marble in his hand
Aang used his airbending to make it twirl in a circle rapidly. He grinned to himself and looked over, to see Katara still sewing.
"Uh huh" said Katara, not looking "Thats nice"
Aang's face fell, he stopped and held the marble.
"You didn't even look" said Aang
Katara closed her eyes, she lower her hands and looked over.
"That's great Aang" said Katara, then went back to work
"I'm not doing anything now" said Aang
"Leave her alone Aang" said Sokka "Katara is fixing the pants i ripped yesterday"
"And i hope you learned something" said Katara
"How was I to know that Ai was preparing a broth, besides… like the villagers said Snapping Goat Turtle's eat fabric." said Sokka
"So your saying your butt smelling like cabbage and pork had nothing to do with it" said Katara with a smirk
"Again, i didn't know it was broth… it literally looked like soapy water, and it wasn't that hot" said Sokka, then he grinned "And you have to admit, it gave the soup a little tang to it"
Katara shivered slightly.
"As good as it was, it was still sickening knowing it was your sweaty ass that was the tang" said Katara
"Yet you still ate two bowls after knowing it" said Aang
Katara shot a glare at Aang, getting him to flinch and turn back. Sokka looked over the edge again, still nothing but ocean.
"Aang, do you know where are we going?" asked Sokka
"I told you, it's an island" said Aang
"But where is it?" asked Sokka
"Near water" said Aang "Duh"
"Smart ass" said Sokka
Aang looked off to the side, he pulled on the reins. Appa let out a loud grunt, going where Aang wanted him and off to the island.
Once on the island Sokka, Katara and Aang unpacked. Sokka looked over at Aang, who had a big grin.
"Why are we stopping here again, it's still early… shouldn't we get some more fly time in?" asked Sokka
"Sokka has a point, at this rate we'll reach the north pole by spring" said Katara
"But Appa's tired, ain't ya boy" said Aang
Appa let out a small grunt, licking his nose. Aang chuckled nervously, he looked over the siblings, Sokka raising an eyebrow, Katara frowning with her arms crossed.
"I SAID, ain't ya boy" said Aang, nudging him
Appa looked at his master, getting out a big fake yawn, flopping over to his side suddenly. Momo flew over Appa, landing near Katara, it shaking its body to rid itself of the sand.
"I don't recall asking for a damn wake up call" came a growl from behind Appa.
"Ai's up" said Sokka
"Uh ha ha" said Aang, rubbing his head "Kinda forgot she was up there"
Ai walked around Appa, a scowl on her face. Ai moved her hand across Appa, giving him a small pat on his head. Once she reached Aang, she slugged his shoulder hard, getting him to yelp.
"What was that for?" cried Aang
"For what just happen, it's your fault… and i know it" said Ai, she looked around "So, why are we here?"
"Appa's tired" said Katara
Ai blinked, she looked over at Appa… who was up straight again. Appa moved over to a large bush and ripping it from the ground, presuming to eat it.
"Tiger Bullshit" said Ai, she pointed her finger "This is just another pointless pit stop. Stop fucking around Aang, we need to get to the north pole, you need a waterbending teacher"
"But why can't you teach me" said Aang
Ai narrowed her eyes, her arms moved up to chest as she crossed them.
"You've insulted my nindo and my upbringing... And you want me to teach you?" asked Ai
Aang grinned and shrugged
"Would it help if i said sorry?" asked Aang
"No" said Ai, narrowing her eyes "You literally insulted everything i am. Unless you give me a genuine apology, you can go fuck yourself"
Aang furrowed his brow, he shook his head.
"No, I can't do that" said Aang "What you did to that man was gruesome"
"I call it, poetic justice" said Ai
"Ai… you rammed one of your kunai into his ass" said Katara "That was just a little… overkill"
"He was attempting to rape a young girl" said Ai, she smirked "Besides, he should be counting his blessings… i 'missed' my intended target"
Sokka and Aang's faces went white.
"So… you were trying to" started Sokka
"Castrate him? Yes" said Ai, she put her hands behind her head "So, again… 'why' are we here?"
"I thought a day at the beach would be fun" said Aang
"Wasn't that why we stopped yesterday?" asked Sokka
"And the day before that?" asked Katara
"And the day before that?" asked Ai
Aang just grinned, in a flash he was in nothing but his shorts. He rushed past the group and jumped into the water, to which he quickly burst out.
"Cold, cold cold cold" said Aang, quickly laughing and swimming out further
"He's an idiot" said Sokka
"Just now figure that out?" asked Ai, noticing an elephant koi bursting from the water "I know what i'm doing"
Ai rushed over to her bag and rummaged thought it.
"Don't have to worry about lunch" said Katara
"Yeah… she's always on top of it" said Sokka, he looked over at the forest "Guess i'll gather firewood"
"Glad we grabbed rice, i'm making sushi tonight" said Ai, running past Sokka with enough speed to make him spin
=== Tree Tops ===
A group of girls, clad in green kimono armor watched with interest. Adorning there face was white face paint with red above there eyes. At their sides were metal fans, hard and sharp enough to cut through flesh and bone with ease, a shield sturdy enough to withstand a blast from a firebender, and a long sleek katana.
"What you think there here for?" asked one of the girls
"Don't know, they don't seem to be fire nation" said another, she narrowed her eyes "But they could just be disguised"
"Yeah… but, why only four? Seems insulting to only send four soldiers to Kyoshi's island" said yet Another
"I think there just travelers, they seem way to young to be in the army" said Suki, scanning the siblings on the beach "Besides, those two are clearly water tribe"
"Yeah hahaha" came Aang's laugh
The warriors looked at the source of the laughing, and were amazed to see Aang riding an elephant koi.
"Kids brave" said 1rst "Riding one of those things, takes guts"
"He's gonna die" said Suki "Unagi hunts about this time of day" Suki smirked "Saves us the trouble if they truly are spies"
"S-Suki" said one of the warriors
"Hmm" said Suki, looking over
"T-That girl… is she, am… am i seeing things" said the warrior, pointing out
Suki looked out to the water's, were Ai was… her eyes slowly widened.
"I-Impossible" said Suki "I never heard of anyone, not even Kyoshi doing something such as this"
=== Beach ===
Sokka placed the wood he gathered on the beach, Momo topping it off with a small twig. Momo looked up at Sokka, as if looking for praise or asking if it did good. Sokka just smiled at him, he knelt down and pat him.
"Thanks buddy, never could have done it without you" said Sokka, he noticed he didn't get smaller stick to help start the fire "Think you can get more, it'd be a great help"
Momo chattered a bit, then ran towards the tree's again, grabbing many small sticks. Sokka looked up at Aang, shaking his head as he rode one of the fish.
"Know why we're really here now" came Katara voice "HE wanted to have fun"
"Yeah" said Sokka, looking from Aang to Ai. "Katara"
"Hm" said Katara, looking at her brother "What?"
"Is Ai doing what i think she is?" asked Sokka "Or am i seeing things"
Katara raised an eyebrow, she looked out to the ocean at Ai, watching the water under her feet. Katara looked back at Sokka, not understanding.
"She's fishing… what's wrong with that?" asked Katara
"Look again" said Sokka "Look close"
Katara looked at Ai again, watched as she squatted and looked into the deep ocean water. The fish Aang was riding swam behind Ai in the distance… then rocketed in front, blocking Katara's view.
Katara's eyes widened, she snapped her head towards Sokka, mouth agap.
"Is… is she… standing on water!?" said Katara
"Ok, you see it too. Good to know i'm not crazy" said Sokka
=== Ai ===
Ai stuck her hand in the water, using it as bait. Aang rode by again, creating a large wave moving Ai up and down. Ai narrowed her eyes, she looked over Aang, unaware of the shadow now growing under her.
"Do you mind?" said Ai "I'm trying to fish"
The water exploded behind Ai, she turned just in time to see the Unagi's open mouth. And just as fast as it came up, it was done… along with Ai.
=== Ai ===
Ai stuck her hand in the water, using it as bait. Aang rode by again, creating a large wave moving Ai up and down. Ai narrowed her eyes, she looked over Aang, unaware of the shadow now growing under her.
Ai went to say something to Aang for bothering her… but froze, her eyes shined a bright purple. She closed her eyes, gasping for a moment to catch her breath. She pushed off the water just as it exploded, the Unagi's mouth snapped closed on the water were Ai was was.
Ai touched down on the water, with one big push she return to the beach, sliding across the sand. Ai took another moment to take a breath, she held her head gasping.
'What the hell was that… how did i know that… that that thing was there?' thought Ai
"You gotta be shitting me… i was, i was free… but now, dammit all" growled Kyuubi
'What was that… tell me now' threatened Ai, placing her hand on the seal, gripping it 'Or i triple the chains'
"Yeah yeah" grumbled Kyuubi "Fucking bitch"
'You know i can hear you' thought Ai
"Good for fucking you, you're just like any other Jinchuuriki" snapped Kyuubi, he grunted "What happened, was you died… well, not you… but a future you did, then she sent her memories back to her past self, you so you could escape death via learning from your 'literal' lost"
'Huh?' thought Ai
Kyuubi groined
"It's like your Chara, and whoever kills you is Sans" said Kyuubi
'Like in my Undertale game. I get it now' thought Ai
"Do you have idea how painful it is that I had to explain it to you like that" said Kyuubi
"Ai, are you ok" came a voice
Ai went to look at Katara, but saw darkness. She went to remove whatever was covering her eyes, but found her hands bound.
'Kyuubi you bastard, you slowed down my perception of time, DIDN'T YOU' thought Ai
"Haha, Guilty" said Kyuubi
'TEN. TEN TIMES THE CHAINS' thought Ai with all her rage
"You four have explaining to do" came a old man
"Or be we'll feed you to the Unagi" said a female voice
"How about you stop being cowards and remove our blindfold" said Ai
"Yeah" said Sokka
There was a moment of silents, the warriors stepped up and removed the blindfolds.
"Alright, where's the men that ambushed us" said Sokka
"No men, just us" said Suki, gesturing to her warriors "Now why are you here"
"Wait, girls… no, there is no way a girl could be stronger then a boy" said Sokka
Ai cleared her throat.
"Statement withdrawn, and i apologize" said Sokka
Suki blinked, she glanced over at Ai… who had a bored look on her face.
"Who is she to you?" asked Suki
"Hm?" asked Sokka
"Who is she to you?" asked Suki "I could hear it in your voice that you honestly believe what you said about girls being weak. Yet she clears her throat and you quickly take it back"
"Someone strong" said Sokka, he gave a shrug "I'm water tribe, and our culture usually have the men doing all the fighting and hunting, so strong women are still a new thing to me"
"That didn't answer my question, who is she?" asked Suki
Katara glanced at Aang for a moment, she looked back at Suki with an idea.
"The Avatar… she's the Avatar" said Katara
"W-Wait, but i'm the" started Aang, stopping when Katara glared at him
Suki scoffed, she pointed her finger at Ai.
"I'll admit the girl is skilled, but the Avatar, don't make me laugh" said Suki
"But she is, i've see it… she can use all elements, and their master forms" said Katara
"The avatar died 100 years ago, this girl is but a child" said the old man
"I was frozen in ice… i was… dealing with a water bender who was planning on attacking the earth kingdom. She wanted to create an ever lasting snowstorm to make her own kingdom, with her dying breath she froze me in ice" said Ai "only to be freed by some banished fire princess or some shit, i don't know i wasn't listening"
"Wasn't it a prince?" asked Sokka
"Men complain and women bitch" said Ai "And the guy was bitching"
"Throw them to the Unagi, i've heard enough" said the old man
Once the warriors moved in Ai took in a deep breath
"Wind Style: Air Bullet" said Ai, then unleashed her wind
The warriors were pushed back from the blast, they were in awe.
"Airbending!?" came a voice
Many villagers started to make there way over, whispering amongst each other.
"That girl just used airbending" said a man
"But aren't they all gone?" came another man
"If she's an airbender, then she must be the Avatar" said a women
"HOORA, THE AVATAR HAS RETURNED" yelled the old man, he turned to Suki "Suki, please untie the Avatar and her friends"
"As you command Chief Oyaji" said Suki
=== Next Day ===
"GROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAH" howled Appa in pain as he lay on his side
"So, how is he?" asked Aang
"He'll survive…thankfully due to his size the toxins aren't be strong enough to kill him." said the Vet, she brushed her pink hair "But i strongly suggest he stay not fly for a while, and let me care for him"
"Understood" said Aang, bowing to the vet "Thank you Fluttershy, it means a lot to me"
Fluttershy bowed back
"How could i not care for this creature. This is the Avatar's Bison is it not. Its an honor to assist" said Fluttershy
Aang twitched a bit, but said nothing. Katara had explained to Aang once they were unbound and in there cabin why she lied. Aang was always told growing up that lying is wrong, and would only snowball from there.
=== Last Night ===
"Katara, how could you lie like that" said Aang
"I didn't see you doing anything to get us out of that situation" said Katara
"Well i didn't see Ai doing anything either" said Aang
"Attacking them would have only made things worse. I was formulating a plan as things were playing out… then jumped on Katara's idea" said Ai
"But it's a lie" said Aang "She's not the avatar, i am"
"True, but damage done" said Sokka
"Besides, the Zuko person came after Ai at the south pole under the impression she's the Avatar" said Katara "She's got the power and skill to back up the lie, besides it a way to hide the real Avatar in plain sight."
"How is it hiding just by saying she's the Avatar" asked Aang
"Because the fire nation will target me… not you" said Ai "I can handle myself in a fight, you can't."
"I… I still don't like it, i don't like lying" said Aang
"Didn't have a problem lying to me" said Katara
"I didn't, i just didn't tell you who i was" said Aang
Katara narrowed her eyes
"Touche" said Katara, she closed her eyes "But whatever, you don't have to lie… we'll do the lying. You just keep your mouth shut about it, and let Ai play her part"
Aang nodded his head
=== Present ===
"Would you please pass on the message for me" said Fluttershy
"Y-Yeah" said Aang, leaving the hut
"Thank you" said Fluttershy
"Grrrroooaaa BLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEECK" cried Appa
"Oh great spirits it's everywhere" screamed Fluttershy
Aang looked back at the hut, wondering if he should return and help
"Grrroaaaaaah" cried Appa again
Prtrtrtrgurtrufnasutututut
"G-good boy, j-just let it all out" gagged Fluttershy
=== Restaurant ===
Thankfully the best place to get food, was on the other side of the village. The rest of the gang sat at the table, waiting for Aang to return with new. Momo sat on the table eating away and the complimentary bread.
Ai was happily slurping down the favorite meal of Avatar Kyoshi… Ramen. Ai was so happy to learn the her favorite meal was still a thing. Ai finished her bowl and stacked it in the growing tower of bowls, she looked up at clapped her chopsticks together.
"Another bowl please… extra fish cake this time" said Ai, licking her lips
"Ok" called out the cook
Katara and Sokka were also enjoying the sweet taste of ramen, both had already eaten a few bowls of there own. Sokka drank the broth from his bowl, he pat his stomach humming in delight.
"Man that stuff is good" said Sokka "I don't even care that it was vegetarian or not, it was good"
"Told you" said Ai, grinning when her 87th bowl arrived "Ramen is good, no matter what kind"
Katara nodded, slurping in noodles of her own. Aang came up to the table taking a few glanced.
"Thanks for waiting" said Aang
"Sorry, not our fault" said Sokka, pointing a thumb a Ai "Once she learned her favorite food, from her time was here… she nearly lost it"
"Another bowl, meat this time" said Ai
"Ok" said the cook
"Apparently it was a lost delicacy the Kyoshi rediscovered… and it was her absolute favorite once she got the recipe down" said Sokka "From what was said, it was about the only thing she ate"
"Its delicious Aang… and before you ask, yes there is a vegetarian" said Katara
Aang nodded
"The vet said we're here for a few days, Appa is in no condition to fly" said Aang
"Let's hope he gets better soon" said Ai, waiting for her bowl "The longer we stay here, the more danger we put these people in"
Ai's bowl arrived and she quickly inhaled it, letting out a loud burp. She stood up and got up from the table, pulling out a few pieces of gold from her pocket.
"Finish up Sokka, were heading out" said Ai
Sokka looked over, noodles hanging from his mouth. He quickly swallowed, and wiped his mouth.
"Where?" asked Sokka
"I arranged a play date with the Kyoshi Warrior's leader, Suki" said Ai
"What? When?" asked Sokka
"With a clone, when it pops i get the info… now let's go" said Ai, grabbing his arm
"Fine fine" said Sokka "But what is it your getting me into?"
"Training" said Ai
"Oh, so you train Sokka, but not me" said Aang
"I haven't hear a 'I'm Sorry' yet" said Ai
"What about me?" asked Katara
"I want to be near saver waters" said Ai, tugging on Sokka "Let's go, we're burnin daylight"
"Yeah yeah" said Sokka
Ai reached up and took his machete.
"You won't be needing this" said Ai
"Ok" said Sokka "You're the boss"
=== Forest ===
Suki was crouched next to a tree, throwing a small blade down to the ground, over and over again. She looked up, she put her hand over her eyes to look to the sky, checking where the sun was. The sound of footsteps got her attention, she looked back down to see Ai, pulling Sokka with her.
"Damn it Ai, stop pulling so hard… you're gonna rip my arm off" said Sokka
Ai let go and came to a stop, Sokka rotated his arm to get some feeling back in it. Suki sent to stand up, pulling her blade out of the ground and slipping it back into its holder. She approached Ai and Sokka, she crossed her arms.
"So, one of my warriors said to meet you here, but she never said anything about him being here" said Suki
"Ok, ouch… what's your problem" said Sokka
"My problem is men like you, thinking women are weak just because we're girls" said Suki
"Hey, i apologized for what i said earlier today" said Sokka, he pointed "You can't hold it against me"
"The hell i can't" growled Suki, she pointed back "If you think a simple 'sorry' makes up for it, you're wrong."
"What do you want from me, i made a mistake… jeesh" said Sokka
"Not a damn thing, there is nothing you can say to make amends" said Suki
"You know, you're being a real bitch" said Sokka
"YOU ASSHOLE" yelled Suki, charging at Sokka
Suki pulled her fist back, and drilled him in the cheek, a smile came to her face. Sokka scowled, he grit his teeth and balled up his fist, throwing a one of his own. Sokka's fist connected with Suki's head, throwing her for a small loop.
With her being dazed Sokka took action, he tackled her to the ground, slamming her on her shoulder blade. The sudden impact snapped her back to her scenes, she quickly used the momentum and leverage to flipped back.
Sokka was flung forward and slammed on his back, Suki swung her head forward and headbutted him. Both heads meet and a loud crack echoed in the woods, Sokka's eyes rolled back as a painful moan came from his mouth.
Suki also let out a pain filled moan, she held her head and fell to the side, wondering why she did that. Ai stood on and watched as the two slowly started to get up, Suki glanced up and scowled… tackling Sokka and continuing the fight.
=== Fire Nation Ship ===
"Say what?" said Zuko, standing up
"Rumor is the Avatar is on Kyoshi sir" said a soldier
"Finally, a lead" said Zuko "Make course for Kyoshi island immediately"
"As you command" said the soldier, quickly leaving the quarters
"Zuko, a rumor is just a rumor, even if it's true, she might not be there anymore" said Iroh
"If she is, then we attack… if she isn't, we interrogate" said Zuko, his eyes hardened "either way, i'll be a step closer to capturing the Avatar, and restoring my honor"
=== Ai, Later that Night ===
Sokka and Suki lay on their backs, both panting hard and dripping with sweat.
"Ha… Ha… Ha, You're pretty strong" panted Sokka
"Yeah, you're pretty good too" panted Suki
"Sorry for… ya know, thinking different, just because your a girl" said Sokka
Suki nodded her head
"It's… ok. I'm sorry for… being so mean, you apologized but i wasn't listening" said Suki
Ai clapped her hand as she approached the two teens, she loomed over them.
"Lessons learned" said Ai "You two will only grow stronger from here"
Both tilted their heads up to see Ai, Sokka closed his eye.
"God dammit, god dammit" said Sokka, he looked up at Ai "Did you plan this?"
"Yes" said Ai "I knew that a fight would break out if i had you two meet. It went as planned, you two fought, and understood what wrong you did as a person, and a warrior"
"Can i ask… what lessons you taught us?" asked Sokka
"For you it was your bias… you judged Suki weak simple because she was a girl. As such, had this been a REAL fight, she'd have had you beat easily. Underestimating the opponent is dangerous and could lead to failure. Suki is a warrior, and she is a girl… treat her as a girl, but also as a warrior." said Ai "And i expect you to treat any other female we come across as such too, treat them as they are and for their occupation with respect"
"Got it" said Sokka
Ai turned to Suki
"You are proud, brave, and strong. You are a good person, with a good heart, and you are beautiful on the inside. You know this to be. So, why should you care when something negative from the enemy is said to you. Your anger gets the best of you, and clouds your judgement. You try so hard to prove your worth to whom you're fighting, you completely overlooked you could have won the battle in an instant" said Ai
"And how is that" said Suki "Weren't you watching the fight, he's no pushover"
"I was, and you're right… he isn't" said Ai, smiled "You have a weapon on you, a small blade if i'm correct"
Suki's eyes widened, her mouth slowly dropped.
"You were so enraged with Sokka, you only used your fist… because you wanted to feel every blow you landed on him." said Ai
"Wait, she had a weapon.. What if she pulled it on me" said Sokka
"There was a slim chance she would have, but if she did, i'd have stepped in and stopped the fight" said Ai "I wanted you two to brawl to learn a lesson, not kill each other"
Ai knelt down and put her hands on there heads, letting them glow with a green glow. Both Suki and Sokka closed their eyes from the brightness, then opened them in shock. Ai pulled her hands away and stood, both soon followed.
"OK… so you can bend all the elements, walk on water, can eat an ungodly amount of food, and is a healer" said Sokka, he looked over "Any other surprises?"
"I can float in the air, walk up the side of tree's and walls, walk on my fingers" started Ai, listing other abilities "Oh, and this" Ai slammed her hands together "Transform"
Smoke filled the small area, the two teens backed up… a tall figure stood in Ai's place, the smoke cleared revealing to Sokka and Suki, Ai… all sexed up and older, her long hair flowing down her body, covering her C-Cup breast.
"This is my Sexy Jutsu" said Ai, shaking her curvy hips
Sokka's hand shot to his nose, to stop the explosion of blood. Suki blushed so deep is shined thought her white make-up. Ai popped the jutsu, pointing at the two as she laughed.
"YOU PERVERT" screamed Suki, pulling her fist back
Ai looked up, and swore she saw her Auntie Sakura. Suki swung her fist down, braining Ai hard. The attack came so sudden Ai had no time to prepare herself.
Ai smashed face first into the ground, Sokka bent down and poked her. After not getting a response from her, he rolled her over… revealing she was knocked out. Sokka looked over at Suki.
"Damn, did you have to hit her so hard" said Sokka
Suki turned away and blushed.
"It was her fault for… such a shameful technique" said Suki
Sokka rubbed his head, he lifted Ai's limp body up and put her over his shoulder. He glanced back at Suki, giving a wave.
"See ya tomorrow, or… whatever" said Sokka
"Yeah" said Suki
=== The Gangs Hut ===
Sokka pushed open the door, getting Aang to look over, he turned to the other room.
"They're back" said Aang
"S'uuuup" said Sokka
"It's about time, do you two have any idea how" started Katara, when she saw Ai, her eyes widened "OH MY GOD, WHAT HAPPENED TO HER"
"After she showed me and Suki… a… atem, very mature technique of hers, Suki got offended… and brained her, hard" said Sokka
Katara rushed up and rubbed Ai's bruised head, a small grunt came from Ai.
"How could it have been offencive, what could she have done?" asked Katara
Sokka cleared his throat, his eyes moved to the side.
She turned into… i guess an older version of herself" started Sokka
"That's not" started Katara
"Butt naked" said Sokka
Katara stopped her sentence, Aang's mouth slowly dropped.
"She… did what?" asked Katara
"Turned into an older, naked version of herself" said Sokka
Katara just blinked and blushed, she looked at Ai for a moment… wondering what an older version of her would look like, what the jutsu looked like. Katara shook her head, she smacked her cheek.
Katara what's wrong with you, she's 10.' thought Katara
Katara shook her head again, she moved her hands up, pulling her off Sokka and cradled her. Katara gave Sokka, and Aang a small nod.
"Good night" said Katara, heading to the other room
"Night" said Sokka before the door closed
Katara placed Ai on the bed, she went over to get her a change of clean sleeping cloths. Katara proceeded to take Ai's gear off, save for her panties… then noticed a large tattoo on her stomach. Katara marveled at it, wondering if it stood for something… she gently ran her finger over it.
Chakra coursed from Ai's seal into Katara, her eyes flashed red for a moment, a massive fox appeared before her, it roared at her. Its teeth gnashed before her, just inches from ripping her apart. Katara jerked her hand away from the seal, she put her hand to her chest.
'What was that' thought Katara 'It… it felt so angry, so hateful'
She ran her hand over seal again, this time nothing happened… Katara put her hand to her chest.
'Must have been my imagination or something' thought Katara
Katara slipped Ai into clean rodes, she tucked Ai in, then crawled into bed with her. She moved up close to her, Ai slightly coming to felt the presence of Katara, she was quick to snuggled up to her.
Katara smiled slightly, she kissed Ai's forehead. The young girl stirred slightly, her hand moved up to Katara's, gently squeezing it. Once more Katara smiled, she gave Ai another kiss, this time on the cheek.
"Good night Ai" said Katara, closing her eyes
=== Next Day ===
Ai stirred slightly, she opened her eyes… and was quick to close them. She sprang up and held her eyes, then started to cough. She rushed over to the window to see what was happening.
She looked on at the flames of the once peaceful village on the island of Kyoshi, the once clean air was filled with black smoke of death, the sounds of children and peaceful islanders of the home of an avatar were now filled with screams of scared people and overly patriotic soldiers of the Fire Nation destroying this once wonderful place. Ai's blood boiled more as she witness this, now was the time for action.
"Bastards!" said Ai angrily, she saw the closest soldiers as they tried to overtake some Kiyoshi fighters, they used the fire behind the females to try and bottleneck them. "Motherfuckers are gonna pay!"
She quickly goes through the hand sighs and aims for the soldiers and the fire around them.
"Water Style: Water Bullet jutsu!" uttered Ai, she them fired water at the Soldiers knocking them out and away and simultaneously putting out the fire that threatened to girls.
"Thank you!" yelled one of the warrior.
Ai went over to them, as she approached more fire nation soldiers came up from behind, in attempt to attack Ai. Ai moved her hand up, lightning danced on her fingertips… she swung around and attacked.
The lightning flew from her tips, hitting the ground in front of them. It arched up and hit them all, shocking and bring great harm. The lightning faded, but Ai was charging another blast… she pointed her fingers at them.
The soldiers turned tail and ran, getting Ai to scoff… and fire her attack at their backsides. She turned her head slightly.
"Where are the others warriors?" asked Ai.
"One part is trying to deal with the soldiers, others are getting everyone to safety and the rest are trying to deal with the fucking fire, were spread thin!" yelled a Kyoshi warrior.
"What of Katara, Sokka and Aang?" asked Ai
"Your friends… i think the waterbender is doing what she can to stop the fire, as is the airbender." said another warrior "The water tribe soldier is fighting alongside our leader Suki"
Ai nodded her head, she looked forward… to lock eyes with Zuko.
"Avatar, give yourself up!" ordered Zuko.
"No, I won't betray the world by handing myself over to a foolish prince." Said Ai.
Zuko fired a massive fireball at Ai.
"Then burn woman!" yelled Zuko.
Ai blurred thought her hand signs, she slammed the last one… water bubbled under her feet.
"Water Style: Water Wall Jutsu" said Ai, summoning water from the ground and blocking the flame
Zuko's eyes widened, water from nowhere… how was such a thing possible. If Zuko were smart, which he clearly is not for he is attempting to fight Ai, he'd have know there is a pocket of water under the ground.
Zuko growled to himself for being made a fool, he swung his leg into a low kick sending an arc of flame to burn her legs, but Ai merely stepped sending a small wave to counter the attack, the two attacks collided creating nothing but steam in the end.
Zuko charged at Ai and threw a fist at her but she quickly redirected the attack and the fire spewed from his knuckles, Zuko aimed for her chest, Ai sidestepped the attack and used her hand to force it upward causing his attack to miss entirely. Zuko tried to strike Ai in the head as fast as possible but she merely knocks away the blows.
It's like she's better then Zuko, at a higher level of power then him. Strange isn't it, that Zuko, the banished prince can't fight Ai, the young kunoichi from thousands of years ago, but for some reason has been mistake as the Avatar.
"Shut up!" yelled Zuko,
He swung his leg to kick Ai but she catches his leg and swings him around several times until she throws him back 10 feet only for him to land on his feet.
"You're crazy." Said Ai.
"Silence!" yelled Zuko.
Ai was within the ballpark, most of Zuko's family was crazy… like his father, his sister, his father's father.
"GOD WILL YOU SHUT UP!" yelled Zuko
"Who the hell are you talking to?" asked Ai
"NO ONE" said Zuko
Zuko charged at Ai and tried to strike her but it only lead to a confrontation between the two exchanging Kiyoshi warriors marveled at Ai's skill. They were completely dumbfounded at someone so young being so skilled and more importantly going toe to toe with a fire nation royal family member when they are all regarded for being strong. Ai kicks Zuko back making him flip and land on his feet but trip back a little.
"W-Whoa." Uttered a Kyoshi warrior
"She's amazing." Said the other Kiyoshi warrior.
Ai looked back at them both.
"Are you two still here? Get out of here, this fight's too advanced for you!" yelled Ai.
"R-Right, oh here!" one of the warriors hands Ai a par of fans to use as weapons.
Ai opened them both and smiled.
"I'll use them well." said Ai.
The girls agreed and ran off to help others. Zuko took in a large amount of air and exhaled fired like a dragon. The charring building started to crumble near Ai, she looked over at them… then at Zuko.
"In your selfish goal to capture me, you've ruined the lives of these innocent people." said Ai, she swung her arm out "How do you plead"
"I don't have to explain myself to the likes of you" Said Zuko getting into an offensive stance. "And they're far from innocent, they were harboring you, hiding you from me, and the fire nation"
Ai shook her head and opened her fans.
"Your a fool" Said Ai getting in a fighting stance, she began to wave her fans a little and summoned wind chakra around them.
Zuko had his chance to get out of this in a… somewhat peaceful manner. But now, with his words it was the nail in the coffin. It's about time for Ai to beat the ever living hell out of Zuko.
"Shut up" yelled Zuko
"Weirdo" said Ai.
Zuko punched launching a fireball at Ai's chest, but she spun the fan around creating a small but harsh wind that destroyed it, Zuko jabs several times at Ai firing quick and powerful flames but Ai swings her fans around in fluid motions and knocks away the fire and takes the air out of it causing it to fizzle out.
Zuko charged at her, he jabbed several times but only for Ai to use the fans to redirect his punches and the flame that they spewed, it was obvious to her at this point the this fight was one sided and Zuko was standing on the opposite end. Zuko tries to kick Ai with as much speed and force possible but Ai flips over him and jumps away.
"Is that all you can do is defend?!" yelled Zuko as he got back in his stance.
If Zuko had any since, he'd see that Ai is doing him a favor. The thing is… she isn't even trying, hell has Zuko not noticed that Ai is in her sleeping rodes. This isn't even a warm up for Ai, hell her little half-sister could fight better then Zuko… and she hadn't even enter the academy yet.
"Fight me seriously!" yelled Zuko. "I'm not your little sister"
Ai got in her stance and shook her head.
"What in the fuck are you blathering about " Said Ai, she shook her head… doesn't matter
Ai dashed at Zuko and trips him, she spins around making the wind roll him in mid air like a wheel, she spun around the opposite way making the wind blow and send in flying into a nearby house. Zuko guts up, but as soon as he does Ai swings her fan making nearby debris fly at Zuko knocking him away.
"That all you got?" asked Ai
Zuko realized that he could not beat Ai at the moment and now was the best time to retreat and try again later.
"I refuse to be humiliated any longer!" yelled Zuko, taking a step forward
Ai let out a small groan, she wasn't in the mood for this. Ai put her hands together, the air distorted around her for a moment.
Now would be the time to run a like a bitch, but Zuko will have to learn the hard way.
Zuko started to charge, Ai opened her eyes, activating her genjutsu… unknown to her, Katara it. Zuko slowly came to a stop… as he saw a giant beast, with nine tails grow from behind her. The fox loomed hundreds of feet over Ai, steam bellowed from its mouth as it growled.
Katara flinched when she heard the large growl, she turned from the home she had just saved. She looked up to see a massive beast, the fox she saw last night.
'That thing… it's real' thought Katara, then realized… she saw it through Ai 'AI'
The foxes eye looked down at Zuko, getting him to go white as a sheet. The fox tucked its head down, slowly curling back as it's slowly inhaled. It throw open its mouth.
"GRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAHHHHHAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH" roared the Fox
"NOPE" yelled Zuko, throwing his hands up "NOPE NOPE NOPE, RETREAT"
Many of the fire soldiers looked at each other with shrugs.
"I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF" yelled Zuko at his soldiers, his eyes scanned up to the foxes again
"BOO" said the Fox, but really Ai
"RUUUUUUUUUUUN" screamed Zuko, rushing to the boat, his soldiers following
Without the fire nation soldiers adding more flames to the fire, the village fire was soon put out. Katara rushed past many villagers, coming up to Ai and the fox… Ai slammed her hands together getting it to fade.
Katara rushed towards Ai, hugging her tight… not knowing it was she the ride the fox.
"Ai, thank goodness you're ok" said Katara, she looked around "W-Where did that beast go?"
Ai's eyes widened, she turned slightly.
"What beast?" asked Ai
"That big orange beast with nine tails" said Katara
Ai flinched slightly
"I don't know what your talking about" lied Ai
"Ai, it was towering over you… how could you not see it" said Katara
"There was nothing there" said Ai, wondering how Katara saw it
"Ai, please… i know what i saw, it was the same beast i saw last night when i touched your tattoo" said Katara
Ai froze… then in an instant, she was facing Katara.
"What?" said Ai
Katara flinched from the quick turn around.
"After Sokka brought you home last night, i change your cloths for you… i saw your tattoo… and touched it, then i saw a beast, the same one that was above you" said Katara
Ai looked down a bit, she was furious, but not at Katara… and Kyuubi. Ai hid her anger well, she looked as though she was just mulling something over.
'What did you do, what did you fucking do?' thought Ai
"I used her energy to help weaken the seal, tis but a crack in it… but it's all i need to start breaking away at it." said Kyuubi
Ai growled to herself, so that's why she saw Kyuubi… when the seal cracked, his chakra leaked out and she must have absorbed some.
"Ai?" said Katara
Ai looked back up, worry in her eyes… should she tell her, would Katara treat her how her fellow Jinchuuriki were in the past. Ai's eyes saddened… what was she too do, she didn't have her father for advice, she didn't have her mother to embrace when she was saddened.
Ai bit her lip, she looked at Katara… who seemed more worried than before.
"Ai, is something wrong?" asked Katara
Ai sighed… her choice was made.
"Katara…" stated Ai
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