The gang was sitting around a camp on the lakeshore. A large blue tent occupies, with a rock tent over that was to there left. A large green and white fish… creature jumps out and falls back into the lake. Katara gets up and points at it.
"Did you see the size of that fish" said Katara
Sokka was quick to gets up, practically drooling for some meat. The massive fish jumped again as Ai looked up and over… tilting her head at what she saw. Said creature had the body of a fish, and the head of a cow. Its scales resembled the normal pattern you'd see on a cow, and it seem to have 4 little legs with hoofs.
"I don't know if thats Beef… or Tuna, but i want it" said Ai
Once more the Cow-Tuna jumped from the water, glancing over to the group… and smirked at them before diving back in.
"Did… did that thing just! Its taunting us." said Sokka, then grinned "Ooooooh, i'm so gonna enjoy roasting you"
"Roast? Fuck that… were grilling it" said Ai
Sokka runs back to the tent and grabs his fishing pole which standing up outside of it, runs back to the lake edge and casts the pole a few times without effect.
"Hey! Where's the fishing line?" said Sokka
"Oh, I didn't think you would need it, Sokka" said Aang, holding up a necklace he wove
"You little bastard. it's all tangled!" said Sokka "How am i gonna fish"
"Not tangled – woven. I made you a necklace, Katara." said Aang with a smile
"Yeah yeah, thats cute and all… but seriously, how is Sokka gonna catch us dinner" said Katara
Aang's smile fell, he thought she'd like it more… he put a lot of work into this. But nooooo, all she cared about was not getting to eat… eat… whatever that thing was.
"You know, you guys dont have to eat meat" said Aang
"Your right… we don't have to" said Ai, looking over "We WANT to"
Ai tossed Sokka a stick, she herself was weidling her own with a kunai. Sokka watched Ai for a moment, watching as she shaved the stick away, making a spear. Sokka was quick to cut away at his stick.
After a few minutes Ai and Sokka had spear for everyone, except Aang… and went to hunt. Poor Aang watched in horror as the they stabbed at the water in attempt to kill the beast… for the first few minutes it seem to be in vain.
Despite the luck of the Cow-Tuna, it pressed it, as it burst out of the water giving Sokka, Ai, Katara and Suki a smug 'You missed me' grin, it got impaled from behind by Smellerbee. Once back on land, Ai ended its life as quick as possible with one stab to the brain.
"This thing should last us a good while if we preserve it" said Ai, she clapped her hands a rubbed them. "Let's get to cutting"
===xxx===
Suki lay out long strips of meat in the hot pot, watching as it sizzled. Suki was cooking enough for tonight's meal. She reached over and stirred the ramen, eyeing both carefully to not ruin the meal… and made damn sure there weren't any mushroom it this time.
Off to the side, Sokka and Katara were also cooking some of the food, making some South Pole Style Jerky. Thankfully Sokka had kept some of the spice needed for just that, while Katara was using the rest of the fire flakes Sokka bought a while back… to give the rest a bite.
While Ai preserve the rest for another day, then sealed it up in a scroll. With her work done, and nothing else to do, she decided to play with Smellerbee. She looked over and noticed Smellerbee staring off to the side. Ai moved up towards her, much like how she saw the Gorilla-Wolfs move… then pushed Smellerbee down.
With a growl Smellerbee turned towards her and tackled her. The two rolled across the beach and into some mud. The two scrambled to there feet and started to repeatedly tackle, pin and throw each other around and into the mud.
Ai grinned to herself as Smellerbee swung wilding in her full nelson. Smellerbee slammed her feet down, and lifted Ai off her feet, taking her by surprise… then fell back and body slammed her into the mud, effectively freeing herself.
Smellerbee jumped away from Ai as she herself got up. Smellerbee keep her body hunch and low, reminding Ai of the Inuzuka's evenmore than before. Smellerbee started to charge again, but Ai held up her hands and waved getting her to stop.
"Smellerbee… like this" said Ai
Smellerbee tilted her head as Ai mimic an Inuzuka, putting her palms in the mud as she hunched over. Ai charged forwards, and lept into the air… and spun. The spin at which she spun blurred her body, her black cloths become the main color of the now torpedoing form.
"TUNNELING FANG" yelled Ai, spinning towards a tree
Smellerbee watched as Ai flew through the air in awe, and when Ai hit the tree, she destroyed the trunk at its base, dropping it with ease. Ai landed the the downed tree as she slowed her spinning with a smile.
Smellerbee jumped up and down with joy, beating her chest.
"Oh oh oh, teach Smellerbee, teach Smellerbee" said Smellerbee
"I wouldn't have shown you it, if i wasn't gonna teach you it" said Ai
Smellerbee blinked a few times, Ai sighed slightly.
'Right, still learning' thought Ai
"Yes, Ai teach Smellerbee" said Ai
"AROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" howled Smellerbee, getting Ai to smile again, wondering if she'd "Tsūga"
Eh, close enough
"Dinner is ready" said Suki, placing the Tuna-Beef in the ramen bowl, save for Aangs.
Ai and Smellerbee rushed to the fire, not seeming to care how dirty they were. Katara looked over with a slight frown.
"Ai, your filthy" said Katara
"And?" said Ai, slurping up her ramen
"And nothing, after dinner your taking a bath" said Katara
"Make me" said Ai, blowing a raspberry
"Ai, i'm not sharing a sleeping bag with you if your cover in filth" said Katara
Ai flinched for a moment, then lower her head with a nod, peeling off her mud jacket, leaving her in a simple tank top. Katara smiled, she leaned in a gave Ai a hug, and a quick nuzzle.
"Good girl" said Katara
With Smellerbee sneaking into Suki's sleeping bag lately, she try to tell her the same thing… but didn't bother. The rest of the day they ate in peace, enjoying there ramen and jerky… all but Aang that is.
"Gyururururururuoooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar" came a sound from the forest
Momo flinched i fear, flying to his master for safety, diving into her discard jacket… then poking his head back out. Ai stood up, kunai already in her hand, and listening close. Smellerbee sniffed the air, and despite the overwhelming smell of food, growled towards the direction of the sound.
Ai rushed towards the sound, ready to fight whatever it was and scare it away. The other quickly followed, Suki quickly rushing back to put out the fire. Ai flew through the forest with easy, jumping from branch to branch, only Smellerbee able to keep pace with her.
Both came into a clearing, to see the beast that made the noise… a very large, green furred, Platypus Bear… attacking a very slim man, bearing a smile.
The beast bares its teeth and rears itself up on its hind legs. The beast slams down and advances, swinging at the man, who dodges the blows by causally stepping backwards, hands behind his back. The beast swings a few more time while Ai, kunai at the ready, jumps down onto a rock behind the beast.
"Oh, hello miss" came the grinny man's voice "Lovely day for adventuring isn't it?"
"Huh!? Y-Yeah… Sure" said Ai, glancing at the beast "Do you… need help"
As the other catch up they watched as the beast continuously swung at the man, only for him to step out of the way… this time laughing.
"You sure are mad huh?" said the man
"Don't provoke it" yelled Sokka "Run down hill"
"Punch it in the bill" said Suki
"Go for the eyes" yelled Katara
"Zig zag, run in Zig Zags" yelled Aang
The man sidestepped the charging beast, its claws just whiffing past him. The beast spins around and slams its paws on the ground. Just then Smellerbee dove from the tree and tacked the beast, wrapping her arm around its neck.
Smellerbee spun around it and slammed the beast into the ground like it was nothing. Anger even more the beast gets to its feet, completely blinded by rage, roars at Smellerbee.
"Gyururururururuoooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaar" howled the beast
"BRRRRURURURURURAAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR" bellowed Appa, not appreciating being roared at
The now small in comparison Platypus-Bear, despite it being male, laid an egg… then ran away in fear, like a bitch. Sokka grinned and licked his picking up the egg, giving it a good shake.
"Hmmm… got us some dinner" said Sokka, then looked over "Lucky you we came along"
The thin man smiles and rubbed his hands.
"Thanks, but everything was already under control. Not to worry, Pinkamena predicted I'd have a safe journey" said the man "For the beast of man is greater then the beast you'll meet"
"That doesn't make any scene" said Sokka
"Actually it does" said Ai, looking over "Smellerbee is technically beast of man, but this prediction was indicating a tamed beast" giving Appa a pat on the leg "Appa might be tamed, but he is still a beast"
"Who is this Pinkamena?" asked Suki
"She's the fortune teller from my village. Awful nice knowing your future." said the man
"Wow, it must be. That explains why you were so calm." said Katara
"But the fortune teller was wrong! You didn't have a safe journey, you were almost killed!" said Sokka
"But I wasn't. All right, have a good one!" said the man "Oh, and Pinkamena said if I met any travelers to give them this"
He hands Aang a long, thin wrapped object and walks away.
"Maybe we should go see Aunt Wu and learn our fortunes. It could be fun." said Katara
"Oh come on, fortune telling is nonsense" said Sokka
Ai cleared her throat, getting Sokka to look over.
"Oh you have GOT to be shitting me" said Sokka
"My mother... and I can see the future" said Ai
"REALLY!?" yelled Sokka "If that's true then why have we had so much trouble"
"Its doesnt work that why… our future site, its… something special" said Ai
Aang shreds the objects wrapping to reveal an umbrella which opens in his hand.
"What do ya know, an umbrella!" said Aang
The sky darkens instantly and thunder is heard as it begins to pour rain. Katara smiles and waterbends the rain in a sparkling arc away from her head.
"I think that proves it." said Suki, nudging under the umbrella
Sokka holds the egg above his head to try and deflect the rain
"No it doesn't – you can't really tell the future." said Sokka
"Again, my mother and i could" said Ai
"Then why haven't we had a smooth trip?" asked Sokka
"I told you, it doesn't work that way" said Ai
"Then how? How do you see the future, but is unable to help" said Sokka
===xxx===
Lightning arcs in Tanya's hand, spewing wildly as she tries to wield it in her palm. With her free hand she grabs her wrist to steady her hand, and lightning flow. The lightning seemingly calming down… after a few moments she turns to target practice dummy.
Tanya swings her hand out to the side, the lightning staying in her palm as she rushes forward. Tanya pulls her arm back to strike, she thrust it forwards… as she does the lightning dies in her hand. Tanya's bare hand slams into the wooden post, getting her to scream in pain and frustration.
"God dammit, fucking this stupid move… its worthless" growled Tanya, slashing out in anger, flames spewing from her mouth
Off to the side her lieutenant was also trying to master the move, having just studied her commanders attempt, saw what was missing.
"Speed" said Viktoriya
"What!?" said Tanya
"Speed" said Viktoriya "Were not fast enough… the lightning dies in our hand before we reach the target. Preparing the move closer isn't an option at the moment as we just figured it out… we need to be faster to reach our target"
Tanya listen to her, taking it in… then smiled as her rage settled.
"Yes… of course, it all makes since." said Tanya, grinning "Exelet work as always Viktoriya"
Viktoriya saluted and bowed to her commander.
"Your too kind" said Viktoriya
===xxx===
Sokka's eyes were full on wide, like everyone else as they made there way to the village. Ai had told them how her mother future vision worked, and how her worked. Which lead to them asking more about her mother… and she told them how her mother meet her father.
"So… your father." started Sokka "He was the only one"
"To break mother's prediction… grant it she help him break it" said A "But again, before that her record was 100% accuracy."
"Why is your different than your mother's?" asked Suki "She predicted others deaths to protect her… but you said yours was a image of your own death, to warn you"
"I don't know why… personally i like it that way" said Ai, she turned back "I don't have to deal with the knowledge that someone i get close to will have to die, and can't escape it"
"But isn't knowing your own death… disturbing" asked Katara
"I don't see my own death… I die, then warn my past self to prevent my death" said Ai
"Isn't that what i said?" said Katara
"No... maybe" said Ai, shrugging "I don't know"
In front of the circular door of one of the buildings, some grey skinned women dressed in blueish-grey kimono greets them. She scanned them over, her eyes landing on Ai, bowing
"Pinkamena has been expecting you" said the women, very monotony
She ushered them inside, to which they found pillows on the floor surrounding a small fireplace. A pot of tea sitting and waiting for anyone that wanted a drink… and a large pot of water.
"What's that for?" asked Sokka, holding the egg under his arm
"That" said the women, pointing at the egg "If you put it in now, it'll be done cooking by the time you all leave"
She made her leave to the entrance, stopping one last time and turned.
"My sister will be with you in a bit… she assisting another patron right now" said the women, leaving
"O-Ok" said Sokka, with a bit of a sweat drip, looking back at the group "Could light up the night sky with that one huh?"
Suki and Katara snicker slightly, Ai rolled her eyes at the joke as Smellerbee scratched head with her foot. Aang blinked a few times, then looked over.
"I don't get it" said Aang
Sokka palmed his face, groining.
"I was making fun of her personality" said Sokka, placing the egg in the pot
"Oh… but she didn't seem that bright and happy" said Aang
"Sarcasm eludes you, doesn't it Aang" said Ai
The group, minus Aang laughed, getting him blush red in embarrassment. Just then a young girl and a older girl, about the same age as the women who showed them in, entered the room. Both dressed in a kimono, a pale grey for the youngest, a darker grey for the eldest.
Both had greyish skin like the women from before, possibly making them all sisters. The youngest have a pale grey, but slightly darker than her kimono, with two different shades of grey hair.
While the eldest had a grey skin that was darker then the womens from before, and her hair was almost the shade as her younger sisters skin.
"Oh… Maudileena told us Pinkamena had a prediction that we'd get a group" said the youngest, poking her fingers together "Your early… the curd puffs aren't ready yet" she then flinches, blushes and bowing nemours times rapidly "I'm so sorry"
"Calm down Marbella" said the eldest "If anyone is to blame it's them for not waiting out the rain"
"B-But… Limestonya" said Marbella "This is the avatar isn't it, the one who will save us"
"Oh please" snapped Limestonya "Someone who intentionally sabotaged his friends tools for hunting and there hard earned meals, just because he is a vegetarian is anything but our savior"
Aang flinched hard
"How did you?" started Aang
"While i might not share the same gift as my little sister Pinkamena, I am able to tell what someone has done" said Limestonya, narrowing her eyes "For fuck sake, your the Avatar, yet you act like a brat" She pointed over to Ai "She might act like a child, but she not so shallow to do what you've done and possibly will in the future"
Aang blushed and rubbed his head, averting his eyes. Katara not caring about Aang's humiliation was intrigued by the sisters.
"So, do you all have some sort of… fortune telling ability?" asked Katara
Limestonya turned to Katara, her gaze barely changed
"Yes, but do know we won't take too kindly to your addictiveness to things you find fascinating" said Limestonya
Katara just gasped a few times at the level of attitude that women had.
"She is sassy as fuck, holy shit, I like her" said Ai
Limestonya turned to Ai, her face quickly went pale and flinched slightly at what she saw… she turned to her sister.
"Let's go prepare the curd puffs" said Limestonya, taking her hands
"O-Ok" said Marbella, getting pulled out of the room
Sokka blinked a few times, then looked at the other
"Huh, The hell was that about?" said Sokka
"I think Ai scared her… she looked right at Ai before she left" said Suki "She said she could see the past… and we know what Ai's profession was"
"Must have scared her" said Sokka
Ai rubbed the back of her head, blushing. Things calmed down as the group sat and waited… soon after Marbella returned with the treat, placing the plate for all to reach.
"So what's your ability" asked Katara
Marbella flinched slightly, she shuffled as she straightened up, mumbling to herself. She looked around… then pointed at Sokka, who poked at the egg.
"Never had Platypus-Bear egg… i wonder how it taste" said Marbella
Sokka head jerked up, blinking in confusion, then shrugged.
"Must have been my imagination, could have sworn" started Marbella, getting Sokka to look over at her "Is she… reading my mind, she is… what, how… i have so many questions"
"Mind reader" said Ai, with a nod
The sound of a foot steps caught the group's attention, letting Marbella slip out. A figure, with a hood over covering his head came out, only his purple eyes shined thought. Said figure wore clothing the others have never seen before, all but Ai that is.
The figure was very lean, yet his arms were very muscular. Hugging that body tight was a black tank top and very short shorts. On his thigh was a red tattoo of a hexagram with a dragon circled around it and biting its own tail.
The figure turned back to the fortune teller, who just stepped out, and shook her hand. The fortune teller… sister to all the other girls, whose skin, kimono and even hair were greyish… was Pink… pink and pink.
"What the fuck?" said Sokka
"Thank you Pinkamena… just, thank you" said figure, with a ambiguous voice
"Why thank me? I'm not the one who's gonna put things in motion" said Pinkamena "I merely told you… when however you prediction comes true… that's unclear"
The hooded figure nodded, then took leave… passing our heroes. Disappearing out the door, and into the village. Pinkamena looked over at the group, smiling brightly… so bright it makes up for her sisters lack of it.
"So… Katara, you ready?" said Pinkamena, pointing at Katara
"How did, never mind… yeah" said Katara following Pinkamena into the room
Soon there steps vanished how far back they went.
"Not bad. Not bad. Mmmm!" said Sokka, eating the curd puff
"So...what do you think they're gonna talk about back there?" asked Aang
"Hell if i know… i'm still unsure about all this" said Sokka, cracking his neck "But if i had to guess… probably some women stuff. Love. Who is she gonna marry, how many kids… and other stuff"
Suki gave Sokka a dry look, he was slipping back to his sexist ways, but its not as bad.
"Yeah... women stuff like that... well, I've gotta find a bathroom!" said Aang, rushing out the door
"Didn't need to know that" yelled Ai
===xxx===
"Wow. Your palms are so smooth. gotta try me that seaweed lotion" said Pinkamena
"I could get you some if you want" said Katara, then cut to the point "So, do you see anything interesting in my love line?
"I feel great romance for you. You will marry a very powerful bender and a noble warrior" said Pinkamena, then tilted her head "Huh… well now"
"What?" said Katara
Pinkamena looked up with a surly grin, she wiggled her eyebrows up and down at her.
"Your a naughty little thing aren't you?" asked Pinkamena
Katara blushed not understanding
"Being sexual attrated to a 10 year old" said Pinkamena "and a girl at that"
Katara's face turned bright red, she mumbled and looked down and away.
"There's no need for blushing, i'm not one to judge… hmmm, She's such a remarkable bender and fighter" said Pinkamena
"So?" leaned Katara
"I see it happening… but not for some time. She is completely oblivious to such things… she doesn't understand the difference between loving her favorite food, her toy, or someone… more special." said Pinkamena "To her it's all the same"
Katara hung her head slightly, she nodded her head.
"Thank you" said Katara
Pinkamena softened her expression, giving the younger girl a pat.
"Like i said, it will happen… just be patient" said Pinkamena "and when it does… be gentle with her first time around"
"First time around?" said Katara
Pinkamena smiled, her eyebrows dance as she gave Katara a look, telling her what she meant and why. Katara blushed, but smiled slightly… letting out a small laugh.
"There it is" said Pinkamena, standing up "Come on"
Pinkamena stood up and led Katara out of the room.
===xxx===
Sokka twiddling his fingers around, getting Momo to paw at them. Suki had a scroll open and was reading to Smellerbee, whom was nearly in her lap, looking at the writing. Aang walks back into the reception room looking like the cat who ate the canary
"The hell you smiling about" said Sokka
Aang rubbed the back of his head, truth be told he didn't go to the bathroom… but outside, to a window to eavesdrop on Katara… last thing he heard from her prediction was she'd marry a very powerful bender.
"Well... when I was in there" started Aang
Ai put her hands to her ears, growling at Aang.
"What the hell! What the hell! i dont wanna listen to that crap" said Ai
"Ha, crap" laughed Sokka "cause he went to the bathroom"
Ai palmed her face as Katara returned, Pinkamena looked around… then pointed at Sokka.
"Your next" said Pinkamena
"Ok" said Sokka, going to stand… snagging some curd puffs to go.
===xxx===
Once they were seated, Pinkamena took a sip of tea… offer some to Sokka. Sokka sipped his own, quiet quickly too to wash down the curd puffs. Before he could even ask for more, Pinkamena took the cup and swirled it, peaking in.
"Hmm… Two Swords striking." said Pinkamena, offering him another cup of tea
"Is that… good?" asked Sokka
"For you… yes, for your foes… no" said Pinkamena "You'll be coming into some power you can call your own. While you'll still have difficulty fighting benders… you will become a beast with hand to hand combat, and even later the sword"
Sokka seemed interested, as Ai was teaching him some Taijutsu. He was even more satisfied by the fact he'd be learning how to use a different weapon.
"What can you tell me about the sword?" asked Sokka
Pinkamena smiled and sipped her tea, setting it down.
"It won't be for some time, but you'll learn from, quite possibly the strongest sword masters in all of the nations" said Pinkamena
"The Strongest? Masters?" said Sokka
Pinkamena nodded
"Yes… i would tell you more, but something about them… it's strange. It's like they're cutting my future sight, and anything connected to them." said Pinkamena, remembering what she saw.
A women with short black hair, with a swift of red going to the left in a single bang. A deep blue kimono with a red obi and black trims. In her hands was two odd looking curved blades, with circular like handles and no guard.
The other master was also a women. She had long black hair, with a swift of blue going to the right in a single bang. A blinding white kimono with blue obi and golden trims. In her hands were a long black blade and a small black tanto.
"I wish i could tell you more, but like i said… something is stopping me, everytime i look, all i see a bright flash, then nothing." said Pinkamena, standing up
Sokka stood too, knowing that his fortune has been read. Sounded promising… only time would tell. Pinkamena showed Sokka the way out.
Pinkamena then brought Suki and Smellerbee with her, explaining to Suki that someone would need to calm Smellerbee, and also know of her fortune, seeing that she probably would know what the hell was going on.
Pinkamena sat on her pillow and looked Smellerbee in the eye, calmly as to not provoke her. Smellerbee looked back, blinking as Pinkamena repeated the action to show equality and friendship.
Pinkamena's eyes widened slightly, Smellerbee then felt an itch and turned her head and scratched.
"My my… she's gonna have a bright future" said Pinkamena
"She is?" asked Suki
"Yeah… she gonna be a scholar" said Pinkamena
"A Scholar!?" said Suki
"Yes… and one of the smartest this century" said Pinkamena, putting out tiles "Now… lets see what your future holds. Pick three"
Suki looked down to see blank tiles… she knew they were upside down as to not have her pick on bias. Suki reached out and carefully picked three, to which Pinkamena picked laid them out in the order she did.
"The Crest of Love… Power… and Courage" said Pinkamena, revealing a odd looking heart with what looks like a teardrop with a hooked tail, three triangles stacked on top of each other, and then a sun emanating 8 triangles "I see love in your future… from our friend the scholar"
"W-What?" sputtered Suki
"I also see you obtaining great power, power that would make any earthbender jealous" said Pinkamena
"Yeah, ok… can we go back to the love thing" said Suki
"And i see you leading an army into the heart of the fire nation's capital in a daring attempt to end the war" said Pinkamena
"Yeah, great.. Now the love?" said Suki
"What? Wasn't i clear… you and little miss lick-her-own-cunt are gonna be a thing someday" said Pinkamena
"Lick her own cunt?" said Suki, looking back "Smellerbee, stop that… that's disgusting"
Smellerbee, leg high in the air stopped mid lick from her cleaning… eyes stuck on Suki, wondering why she was in trouble… what did she do wrong. Smellerbee lower her leg and sat still, Suki holding her face with embarrassment.
Pinkamena stood and showed them out… she pointed at Ai, who held up her hand.
"No thanks, i do not like spoilers" said Ai
"Okie-Doki-Loki" said Pinkamena, she turned to Aang, her bright smile went away, knowing what he did, shall and will do… even if some of this actions are good, his very near future actions… are questionable "You'll be involved in something great, blah blah blah, GOODBYE!"
And with that, Pinkamena went back into her room with a slam, getting them all to flinch.
"Ok… that happened" said Sokka, turning to Aang "Was is just me, or did she seem upset at you"
Aang shrugged his shoulder… wondering what he did, will do… whatever.
The group left the hut, thanking Marbella and Limestonya, who bowed in return. Leaving they noticed Maudileena wasn't standing beside the door, but out in the village square looking at the sky with a unfurled scroll in hand.
They approach as a crowd started to gather. Most of the people standing around are looking up in silence. The Calm Man from before is one of these onlookers.
"Ok… i'll bite. What's with the sky?" asked Sokka
"We are waiting for Maudileena to read the clouds to predict the fate of the whole village.
"That cloud looks like a fluffy bunny" said Aang happily
"Sweet Spirits above, that makes you happy? The hell is wrong with you" snapped the Suddenly Angry Man
"Huh?" said Aang
"Rabbit means death is approaching fast, and nothing will escape it" said the Man
Ai looked in sky, scanning around… her eyes landed on a cloud, a small frown came to her face
"Ok… what about that" said Ai, pointing at a cloud "I see… a fox… with nine tails"
Katara looked up and held back a gasp, the cloud in question did indeed look like what Ai had said.
"You do!? That's fantastic… that means peace and prosperity for the island for nine years" said the man "Hooray for the fox, Hooray"
"You are so lucky I'm sealed in this brat old man" growled Kurama
"So… Maudileena reads the clouds for fortunes" asked Suki
"Heh, yes and no" said the man
"The cloud reading will tell us if Mount Makapu will remain dormant for another year or if it will erupt." said Maudileena, monotoned as ever
Maudileena look at the scroll, then back up to the sky.
"Bending arrow cloud... good crops this year, nice big harvest" said Maudileena
"Good news!" cheer an old man, hugging his wife
"Wavy moon shape cloud... let's see... gonna be a great year for twins" said Maudileena
Out of the corner of Ai's eye she saw too young boys, whom were twins clap their hands together
"Yes!" cheered the twins
"a cumulus cloud with a twisted knob coming off the end of it... the village will not be destroyed by the volcano this year!" said Maudileena
Katara's eyes shined like gems at hearing all this fortune telling, it was amazing. So amazing she didn't notice Aang slipping in close to her… remembering what he had heard when eavesdropping… i mean, passing by the window while heading to the bathroom.
'You will marry a very powerful bender'
"Since I got you here, uh, there's something I want to tell you. I like you… alot" said Aang, rubbing the back of his head
"Uh… what? Said Katara, looking over at him "You say something?"
"N-No.. it's nothing, never mind" said Aang
Katara rolled her eyes, then walked closer to Maudileena, wanting to learn more about cloud reading… so that she could learn this on her own, and not bother the sister for stuff later.
Maudileena blinked a few times, her face unreadable… then a smile came to her face.
"Come… follow" said Maudileena
Katara eagerly followed, ready to learn.
=== Days Later ===
"Ok… now, read the clouds" said Maudileena, having taught Katara everything there is… and that's basically just distinguish clouds apart.
"I see… a flower… that means, an increase in bug populations" said Katara, looking at the scroll
"I have a Ladybug-Bee farm, so that's actually good for all of us" said the Ladybug-Bee Keeper
Maudileena looked up to ensure that's what it was, and it was.
"Good" said Maudileena
"I see… a flame… meaning, that there's gonna be a tsunami soon" said Katara with some worry
Maudileena looked up and confused by what she saw.
"A Tsunami? This time of the year?" said Maudileena "Well… the clouds have never been wrong before, we must prepare ourselfs for the storm"
The villagers nodded their heads, after hearing there were no more clouds to read they slowly left. Katara was talking to Maudileena, worried about the cloud reading… Sokka, Suki and Smellerbee were at a restaurant, eating some tasty meat.
Ai meandered around the market, she watched as Aang had his dumbass grin on his face as he quickly left the village. Ai rolled her eyes at him… then her eyes landed on a flower. Ai looked over at it, giving it her full intention.
Ai watched as a girl gave it to another girl, the receiving girl seemed extremely happy about getting it. Ai tilted her head to the side. She remember how much her Aunt, platonically speaking, Ino loved flower. Ai had help Ino many times during her stays at Konoha, and everyone always seemed to come in a buy her flowers… and they spoke about who they are buying it for, someone they cared about.
Ai smiled and approached the couple, who were embarrassing… she cleared her throat and politely asked where she could find such a thing.
===xxx===
Ai scaled to the top of mount Makapu, Aang was just in front of her… gawking at the volcanoes caldera. Ai reached the top, looking in to see it getting close to spilling over. As the light illuminates on her, a blast of heat blows her hair back.
"She was wrong" said Aang
Aang flew off the mountain quickly, leaving Ai to stare at it… wondering what she should do. Ai looked down to see the flowers she had can for, bending down and picking some of them up.
She stared at the lava as it slowly inched closer to overflowing, then left towards the village.
===xxx===
Tanya and Viktoriya bowed to their princess, as the fire lord was currently busy. Tanya regained herself, holding a devilish smile.
"I take it you two have good news?" asked Azula
"I''d say wouldn't say good, but its not bad" said Victoriya, explaining what she discovered about the move
"I see" said Azula "How long will it take you to reach those speeds?"
"I don't think we can reach the speeds she did… i wouldn't know how" said Victoriya "All we can do is master the move, so we can pull it off and point blank range"
Azula closed her eyes and nodded, they opened with a gleam in her eye smiled.
"Show me" said Azula
Both admiral and lieutenant nodded, they extended their arms and with the their free hand held their wrist to help contain the massive amount of lightning in their hand. A loud screech like scream ripped thought the air, following chirping
While Viktoriya's for the most part seemed calm, Tanya's was lashing out and sparking everywhere… eventually calming down.
"If i recall what the avatar said… and if my studies from that damn library Zhao so desperately begged me to aid him find." said Tanya, holding up her hand, watching the lightning… then it died. "She called it… Chidori, its name roughly means 1,000 Crying Birds"
"Fitting" said Azula "Now teach me"
"As you command" said Tanya with a bow
===xxx===
"But i'm telling the truth, the village is gonna be destroyed" cried Aang
"The Pie sisters have never been wrong, if Maudileena and Pinkamena say its save, it is" said a man
"But i saw it with my own eyes, the volcano is about to explode" said Aang
"Blow it out your ass airbender" yelled a women
Aang watched as everyone went about their business, not trusting his words… he had to do something, but what. He turned to see Ai, knowing she was there he quickly ran over.
"Ai, we got to do something, they ain't listening to me" said Aang
"Yeah… cause you're screaming like an idiot" said Ai
"But how else am i gonna warn them" said Aang
"By using your brain" said Ai "The world ain't in black and white… open your mind to the possibilities, don't shoot for the straight answer"
Ai reach the fortune tellers home, seeing Maudileena outside talking to Katara. Ai went to speak… but
"The village is in danger" yelled Aang "Your prediction was wrong"
Ai looked over with a scowl, Maudileena just blinked and pointed.
"My predictions are never wrong" said Maudileena
"But" started Aang
Ai slammed into him, sending him to the ground.
"You'll have to excuse dumbass here… but the volcano is about to blow" said Ai
"As i told him, my prediction are never wrong… the volcano will erupt" said Maudileena, preparing to leave
"That's not what you predicted" said Katara
Maudileena stopped, she turned to her
"It was 'The village will not be destroyed by the volcano'" said Katara "The volcano can still erupt"
"If it does, the village is doomed" said Maudileena "And my prediction"
"Arnt wrong, yes. But your blinding yourself with it… we can protect the village from the volcano, but we have to act fast" said Ai "You might be able to see into the future, but if no one takes any actions, then they cant come true."
"She telling the truth" said Marbella "I just read her mind… i saw the lava"
"We have to protect the village" said Limestonya
"Girls girls" came Pinkamena's voice, she came sliding out "The volcano, its about to erupt"
===xxx==
"Ok, earthbender need to build as many trenches as they can… that will slow the lava down" yelled Ai
The twins from early clapped hands and cheer, proclaiming that one of them was, while the other wasn't. Many other earth benders rushed out and started their work. Non-Earthbenders used shovels and other tools to aid in digging.
Ai had quickly fashioned a massive trawl for Appa, ripping the ground apart quickly, letting the earth bender come in and clean it out. Aang rushing around, blasting the ground with air, ripping it apart and blowing it into the ocean.
The ground shook with tremendous amount of strength, everyone looked up to see the volcano was smoking and reaching its breaking point
"Evacuate" yelled Ai "NOW"
The villagers did as she said, getting out of the trench and back into the village, just as the volcano burst to life spewing lava and smoke into the air, and down the mountain. The night sky is lit up with an eerie red glow.
The lava flowed over the cemetery, melting the tombstones like ice, then flowed into the first trench. A 2n erupting show the village as more lava spewed from the top. Ai slammed her hand on the ground, getting the ground to break under her… lifting a small piece of earth into the air with her.
Ai buzzed through hand signs as the 2nd trench started to overflow.
"Water Style: Hydro Pump" yelled Ai, her cheeks puffed up and spewed water from her mouth.
Ai aimed high, to cut to flow of the lava, hoping it would slow it down. The water hit the lava, cooling it rapidly and hardening it… only for more lava to spew over and it erupted once more. That didn't deter Ai as she continued to aim high, near the rim making a wall for it to climb over to ooze out.
The water stopped, Ai took in a few breaths, quickly coughing from the smoke in the air.
And then, as if knowing some force was trying to stop it… the volcano erupted with enough force, it ripped the mountain apart, sending a massive wave of lava towards the village.
The villagers all scream in fear at the massive wave flowing towards them, quickly filling the remaining trenchs… Ai slammed her hands together, gathering a massive amount of her chakra, collapsing to her knees from the strain
'I don't have a choice' though Ai, her chakra washing over her
As pulse of chakra ripped from Ai, reaching out and hitting the wave of lava and sending it higher into the air. Ai stood up, a golden chakra washing over her… her hair exploding in volume and length with a halo forming over her head. Purple marking forming down her body as a chakra like boa flowed around her waist.
"Sage Mode" said Ai, holding her hands up in a finished jutsu with one "Gale Style: Torrential Tsunami Annihilation" while in the other hand spun her father ultimate jutsu "Wind Style: Rasenshuriken"
The Rasenshuriken left her hand, as the sky grew dark and a heavy rain came down. Water burst from the surface of the ground and raised into the air like cyclones. The villager watched as massive orb of… what looked like wind exploded and swirled in the center of the flowing lava.
The lava was pulled towards the orb, as was all the water cyclones, all of the lava was quickly cooling down and turning back into earth. the volcano went burst one last time… but was quickly seal from all the water rushing down opening, and with one last bit of chakra, Ai turned it into obsidian.
With the crisis averted, the rain stopped, the clouds parted… the sunlight shines in the village, and the twisted hardened lava that branched out from the massive, twisted like from her father jutsu.
All the while, the group were slack jawed with wide eyes.
"Jesus H Tap Dancing Christ" said Sokka "Ai just fought a volcano… and won"
"Y-Yeah… kid sure is one powerful bender, huh" said Suki
Aang's eyes widened at hearing that, Katara looked over at Suki nodding her head.
"Yeah" said Katara, looking back up at Ai, then smiled "She is"
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