High above the clouds, Aang flew Appa back towards the earth kingdom… in search of his next teacher… may god help them when the time comes. Not long after they left, Sokka had asked Ai about the kyuubi cloak… in all the chaos Ai forgot they had saw it. But Ai was quick witted… and had already known what she'd answer, if this ever came to be.
"I accidently used a forbidden Jutsu" said Ai
"A forbidden Jutsu?" said Sokka, smacking his lips "So… you did a bad?"
In a way, it wasn't a lie either… Kurama's cloak was in a way a jutsu, and she was forbidden from willingly using it.
"Yes" said Ai "I use a jutsu I was mentally unprepared for."
Sokka blinked and looked at the others.
"Ok… that scares me, cause again… you seem to be the most" started Sokka, rotating his hand a bit "I wanna say… balanced, when it comes to… that kind of thing"
"I know… and I'm sorry if i scare any of you" said Ai
Sokka rubbed his head, aware but not aware Katara was glaring at him for making Ai feel worse then she already was.
"In the heat of the moment… pun not intended" said Sokka "I was fearing what would happen if the Moon died… then you and… whatever that Jutsu was"
Ai nodded… and said nothing more. Her mind wandering to other things… like her Uncle Bee. While she found him annoying for always rapping... she wished he'd have stuck around longer. All he did was fix the seal, rap a verse or two… then fucked right off.
Katara pulled out a map, and looked it over… Pakku had given it to her before they left, telling them where they should go.
"We need to head East" said Katara "There a Out Post there with a General Fong… he'll take us to…"
"Take us where?" asked Aang
Katara slowly moved her hand to her face and held it… she drug her hand down.
"Omashu" said Katara
=== Tanya's Warship ===
A pair of big blue eyes opened… they looked around, slowly… then found there way to the only other person in the room. Viktoriya was slumped over the bed, sleeping… waiting for her General to awaken from her sleep.
Tanya went to push herself up, only to hear a loud crack. Her eyes widened and pain flooded over her.
"FUCK" screamed Tanya, as she fell back into bed
Viktoriya jumped from the sudden outburst and hit the ground, only to rebound up fast.
"General… your awake" said Viktoriya
"What happened" asked Tanya
"General… please, rest first" said Viktoriya
"What… Happened?" growled Tanya
Viktoriya sighed… no point in getting Tanya railed, it'll just take her longer to heal.
"The attack failed… Zhao is dead, Iroh and Zuko have gone missing, and your bedridden due to your injuries" said Viktoriya
"What of the Avatar?" asked Tanya
"Heading to the eastern part of the Earth Kingdom" said Viktoriya
"And us?" asked Tanya
"Docked at one of your outpost… stocking on supplies, await the arrival of more troops, and awaiting orders from the Fire Lord" said Viktoriya
Tanya seemed to accept that, and lay back… but one more question
"How long was I out?" asked Tanya
"It's been about 3 weeks" said Viktoriya
"Hmm… get me something to eat" said Tanya
"As you wish" said Viktoriya
=== Azula's Warship ===
Two lines of red armor-clad Fire Nation soldiers are standing on the deck, and fall to their knees as the elaborate cabin opens at the edge of the ship. Four servants carrying a curtained platform between the lines of soldiers.
They stop at the top of the stairs and pull apart the curtains, revealing Azula. She steps out and looks around, then shoosh away the servant, who bow and carry the platform away. She raises a hand, then looks at the two rows. They rise and she begins to walk between them.
"Our orders are to rendezvous with General Tanya at one of her many command post. From there our main orders are to hunt down the Avatar, however… if we come across by my brother and uncle, we are to seize them" said Azula "Both of them have disgraced the Fire Lord and brought shame on all of us. With the knowledge they have of the Avatar… they might be able to redeem themselves. But do not treat them with the same luxury as I, not unless i give you the ok. Dismissed."
Azula turned to the captain, whom was looking over the last of the checklist… once he noticed, he quickly turned and bowed.
"Forgive me, I was just insuring things are prepared for the voyage" said the captain
"Good… I want us to be on the move within the hour" said Azula
"That… shouldn't be a problem" said the captain
"You are Dismissed" said Azula
"Yes Princess" said the captain, bowing as he left
Azula looked out to the sea for a moment, then down to her hand… she attempted to generate lightning in it, like Tanya had demonstrated, whom sadly never got the chance to teach her… but it lashed out violently. Azula wisely choice to stop for now… but would soon attempt again.
=== Gang ===
"Look there it is" said Sokka
Aang steers Appa down to the walled tower, hovering for a moment as Ai jumped down and freed Balto, then landing on the ground. Ai put her fingers up to Balto's nose and tapped gently
"Release" said Ai
Balto snapped awake and looked around as the rest of the gang started to unload there stuff from Appa. As they did the general they came to see approached.
"Ah… Avatar Ai, Welcome to you… and your friends. The brave Sokka, the Mighty Katara, the Great Suki, and the Powerful Smellerbee… and you" said General Fong, finishing by pointing at Aang "Aang the Failure"
"Ok, Ouch" said Aang
"Mighty… oh i like that" said Katara
Fireworks explode behind them, and the group turns to look at them. A group of four Earthbenders step forward, lifting small, green orbs from the ground and launching them into the air with their fists.
Smellerbee and Balto both seemed to panic at how close, and loud the blast were. Suki and Sokka both took care of their respected responsibility. Ai looked up with childlike wonder… then a single tear ran down her cheek… the last time she saw fireworks… was with her mother.
Katara looked over, as Ai wiped her eyes. Katara felt a pain of sadness for Ai… she put her arm around her and gave her a small hug. Katara felt Ai hug back, she looked back up and watched the rest of the show.
After the show, they were all brought inside… the war room.
"I've heard tales that you pretty much destroyed a fire nation fleet by yourself" said Fong "Then using your Avatar state, you killed the Commander leading the attack. Must feel amazing to have such raw power"
Ai just gave a shrug
"Yeah… My avatar state" said Ai "Gets the job done"
"Indeed it does… which is what i think your ready to fight the fire lord" said Fong
Ai blinked… she put her pinkie in her ear and wiggled it around, she pulled it out to see a wad of wax. She flicked it to the side, hitting Aang in the head.
"Ok… now that my ear is clean, say that again… i swear i heard you say something that was fucking stupid" said Ai
"I… I said your ready to fight the fire" started Fong
"Huh… my other ear needs cleaning" said Ai, cleaning it out
"Are you nuts" said Katara "There's no way she's ready"
"Why not… she's already capable of destroying fleets with ease… her Avatar state adds the power of all past Avatars to summon even more unbelievable powers" said Fong "We need you… if we even tried to attack without you… we'd lose" A smile came to his face, not knowing the words he'd use were a mistake "But with you leading the charge as our ultimate weapon… we'd"
Fong was quickly cut off as a loud feral growl escape Ai's through, her body started to shine blue, with a red slowly growing into the mix… everyone, minus Katara quickly moved from Ai.
"WHAT DID YOU JUST FUCKING CALL ME" growled Ai, quick to her feet
Fong went to open his mouth, but couldn't muster the words as Ai's chakra was coming off in waves and were very suffocating.
"I ASKED YOU A QUESTION" yelled Ai
"I said… with you, leading the… charge… your, like the ultimate… weapon" said Fong
"If. you. EVER… call me a weapon again" growled Ai "I'll fucking kill you"
Fong's eyes widened and started to wave his hands, bowing.
"My apologize, my apologize… poor choice of words, i'm sorry… please, forgive me" said Fong
Ai growled one last time… and turned.
"Please… don't go, your welcome to stay here… just, please" said Fong, Ai looking back at him "Consider my proposal"
"Wow… dude, really" said Suki dryly
Ai said nothing more… and left to find a servant to take her to a room. The gang looked back at Fong.
"Ok… we now know Ai's trigger word" said Sokka, with a nervous laugh "I'm making mental notes to never call her that, or anything similar… even jokingly"
"Yeah" said Suki, she looked down to see Smellerbee desperately trying to bury her face in to her side to hide, she gave Smellerbee a pat "I think even Smellerbee has figured that out"
Kaatra looked back at Fong, who look like he was ready to faint… serve him right. Katara left to find Ai, leaving the other to do as they want.
=== Azula ===
Lightning crackled around Azula hand, holding it wrist with her other as she was slumped forward. The lightning danced on the floor under her… as the lightning grew in strength. Azula brow dripped with sweat… she grit her teeth and as her lightning died down. Her attempt to use Chidori, was once more a failure.
Azula collapsed to her knees… a servant ran up with a wet towel, and rid her of the stickiness. Azula didn't bother thanking her as she quickly left to go fetch more, knowing the princess wasn't done with her training.
Watching above Azula on an top stairs, were some of the elderly twin firebending teachers in the nation… they assisted in Fire Lord Ozai's training. Not that he really needed it, but they gave the prince, that being when they helped him, tips he was overlooking.
"Azula, your admiration for learning truly befits you" said the first
"But you've just begun lightning bending" said the second
"This is a move the Avatar uses… General Tanya was informed me of its power" said Azula "Such a move is befitting me… is it not?"
"Of course it is Princess" said the first
"But you are rushing… it will hinder you" said the second
"You have to crawl before you can walk" said the twins in union
"But sometime, you have to run before you can walk" said Azula, attempting once more
=== Gang ===
Nighttime was upon the kingdom, many soldiers were trading shifts. Fong didn't dare go near Ai, until she came to him… the other had done their own stuff, with Katara being with Ai. Everyone getting there own room… Smellerbee of course sleeping with Suki, and Ai with Katara.
As Katara and Ai lay in bed, Katara gently stroked her hair.
"Do… you want to talk about it?" asked Katara
Ai lay still for a moment
"That… word. It's just connected to a lot of pain" said Ai "For people like me"
"Like… you?" asked Katara
"How the fox is in me… I'm what's called a Jinchuuriki" said Ai "Before i was born… they were all seen as tool… weapons of war due to power seal in us"
"Wasn't your father the ruler… surely he wouldn't let this happen" said Katara
"What was he to do if people called me as such… Banish them? Arrest them? Just for calling me names? That would cause a coup... so i endured" said Ai "Just as he did… just as his mother did… just has every other Jinchuuriki"
"But… if he's even half as great you go on about, why would people be so cruel to you" asked Katara
"Because they feared me… I had a beast with more power than all 5 kage seal in me. They assumed I was the monster sealed in me" said Ai
"What about when you were with you mother?" asked Katara
"Mother's rein was different… she didn't rule a village, she rules over a country. Her word was law… those who broke it, were executed… publicly to send a message" said Ai
Katara blinked in surprise
"Bit of an extreme, isn't it?" asked Katara
"Mom would respond to that with… 'I'm like a…' oh damn, what animal would… 'I'm like a Macaw-Falcon… beautiful and majestic to look at'" started Ai, moving her hand out slowly "But mess with one of my eggs, and i'll use my razor sharp claws and tear your fucking throat out"
Katara flinched at the sudden… violent turn that took, but could understand. If she had kids… she do anything to protect them, even from harsh words.
"So… what are we gonna do, leave?" asked Katara
Ai thought for a moment, then smiled.
"Nah… i think i'll mess with him" said Ai "Waste his time"
"That sounds fun and all… but shouldn't we try to find Aang a teacher?" asked Katara
"Why bother… we all know in the end I'll be the one to take out the Fire Lord" said Ai
"You're not wrong" said Katara "But… how exactly are you gonna mess with him"
"I'll think of something" said Ai with a smile
=== Azula ===
Azula was just beside herself with joy… following a single lead… be it pricy, she had managed to hunt down Zuko… Iroh shouldn't be too far behind
"Hello Zuzu" said Azula with a smirk
Zuko recoiled at hearing his sister voice, he looked back and narrowed his eyes.
"Don't call me that" said Zuko
"Zuko… you'll never believe how many shell i found on the beach" said Iroh "I'll have keepsakes for years… Hmm, Azula?"
"Uncle" said Azula
"What are you doing here?" asked Zuko
"Oh Zuzu… how uncivil… no hello for me?" asked Azula
"I said don't call me that" said Zuko
"To what do we owe the honor" said Iroh
"Hmm… i'd have thought if anything you'd be civil" siad Azula, narrowing her eyes "If you must know… I've been tasked with hunting the Avatar… helping me would be in your best interest"
"The Avatar you say… you should know she's not one to be taken lightly" said Iroh
"I am aware of how strong she is… I've been keeping in touch with General Tanya" said Azula "Now… what say you, to be honest i could care less if you help me… but doing so might just gain some favor of fathers"
Iroh stroked his beard… looking at Zuko, who was contemplating.
"You need time to think it over… i'll be back tomorrow morning" said Azula
Azula turned to leave, ready to resume her lightning bending training. Zuko gave Azula one last look.
"How did you even find us?" asked Zuko "We don't even have our ship anymore"
"If you must know, I had to pay some pirates for the info" said Azula "The captain was a hell of a haggler… nearly cleaned me out"
Zuko let out a loud groan. Already knowing who it was that sold her the info… the same pirate that sold them a trip to this island… Risky Boots.
=== Next Day, Group ===
The gang, having not much else to do… joined Ai outside as she spoke to Fong
"I've decided… I'll help you" said Ai, hiding a grin
"You have no idea how much this mean… the soon we end the war, the better" said Fong
Part of Ai felt bad for what she was doing… but this guy was an ass, and a fool for rushing things.
"Thing is though… I… don't know how to go into the avatar state" said Ai
"I see… understanding, giving your age" said Fong "Such a ability would surely be difficult to learn without aid from elders"
Fong looked over, snapping his finger. A elderly man came up with a cart, a top it was a teapot and a cup. He stopped short of Ai, and poured a bit… then gingerly handing it to Ai.
"This rare chi-enhancing tea is a natural stimulant. In an ordinary warrior it improves strength and energy ten-fold. In you, it may just induce the Avatar state." said the elderly man
Ai took the cup, giving it a sniff… smelled like a soldier pill.
"Ten fold huh?" said Ai
"Results vary from warrior to warrior" said the elderly man
"I see" said Ai, taking a sip. "Not bad" she tilted her head back and finished it.
Ai sits the cup down, licking her lips… her head twitched for a moment.
=== Azula ===
Azula grinned to herself as she held the lightning in her palm, she slowly moved it out… her grin widened. It was soon to fall as the lightning arched out and hit her in the side of the face. She quickly stopped the flow of lightning… growling at her failure.
"If i didn't know any better… i'd say that was the Avatar's technique" said Iroh, as he came up
"Ah… Uncle" said Azula "Yes… you are correct. General Tanya is attempting to master it… so why not I"
"But General Tanya has more experience in battle" said Iroh, stroking his beard "She is a true prodigy… No Avatar has even had white flames, or black lightning"
"I am aware of her power" said Azula, folding her arms behind her back "If she wanted to... She could damn well overthrow father, and become the Fire Lord"
Iroh chuckled
"Yes… but as i have heard from her, she accualt hates the responsibility given to her" said Iroh "Commanding a battalion is one thing… but a nation… that would be to much work for her"
Azula looked back, eyeing her Uncle.
"So… you two joining me?" asked Azula
"We don't have much choice… all our servant had died during the attack at the north pole… and i doubt my brother would give us anymore" said Iroh "Assisting in the capture of the Avatar is the only way to get back into his grace at this point"
=== Group ===
"Ai… i think you need to get down" said Katara, hands cupped over her mouth
Atop of the tower, having the biggest sugar rush of her life… was of course Ai.
"How can I get down, when i feel so UP" yelled Ai, jumping down on a flag pole and spring boarding herself into the sky
Everyone in the outpost heard Ai's hyper active voice and looked up… watching the sky, watching a cloud part. Suki shield her eyes from the light… trying to see Ai
BOOM
Suki flinched and fell to the ground, Ai flew past her and caught her… helping her to her feet, then took off running.
"WOOO" yelled Ai "BEST DAY EVER"
Ai came to a quick stop and started to do squat in high speed.
"10,000 squats" said Ai, practically bouncing up and down, she fell to the ground "10,000 push-ups" Her small body hitting the ground numerous times, she spun towards her back "and 10,000 sit-ups"
Once she was finished Ai launched to her feet, than blasted forward with and even bigger burst of speed… running around the arena over and over and over again.
"1000km RUN" yelled Ai, picking up speed
Sokka, nearly out of breath trying to chase her down, watched as Ai did a triple twisting double corkscrew backflip landing on her feet with a flourish
"ONE PUUUUUUUUUUNCH" yelled Ai, then slammed into a pillar, falling back "Ooof"
"Ok… let's not give her anymore of that stuff" said Sokka
Katara ran into the area, looking around for Ai… Sokka pointed her towards Ai. Katara looked over to see Ai, sprawled out on the ground... breath slowly returning to normal.
=== Tanya's Warship ===
Tanya, in nothing but her bra and panties was standing in front of her vanity mirror… inspecting the damage done by the Avatar. Her back still had bruising from the all the impacts it took… from what the medic told her, it was a fucking miracle that she didn't break any bones.
The bruising had also hidden her scar from the Avatar chidori. Tanya frowned, while it did seem she master it… she needed to make it stronger. And that move the Avatar used to counter… what was it... Some type of air bending.
No… it wasn't air, chi maybe. Couldn't be… as strong as chi is, it's impossible to see it. How was she able to do that… make it into a… sphere that swirled. The door opened breaking her train of thought, Tanya turned… her medic came in with the healing ointment.
"Ah, good… your able to move, your healing at a remarkable rate" said the Medic "Please sit, lets apply another batch"
Tanya did as she was asked… shivering at the touch from the cold cream. How she hated it… but it was needed… least soon it would get hot. Tanya keep her eyes forward, thinking about the future… and her plans. She looked back at the medic, whom had a sickly sweet smile.
"Yachiru… how much longer will it take for me to fully heal" asked Tanya
"The damage to your body was intentce" said Yachiru "Nothing broken, but the body still need rest. A few more weeks at least"
"Can't you heal me faster… I thought I payed for the best" snapped Tanya
Yachiru stopped her hand… then slapped her hand down hard. Tanya recoiled in pain, growling at Yachiru. Then she gripped Tanya's shoulder and gave a rough jerk, getting the General to let out a scream
"I. SAID. A few more weeks at least" said Yachiru, venom and murderous intent in her voice "Or do you want your body to be beyond repair
"Ok… ok… ok" said Tanya rapidly "A few more weeks… at least"
"Good" said Yachiru "Here comes the heat"
And with that, Yachiru lit the cream on fire with her bending, for the hot part of the healing… and left Tanya to herself.
"Fucking Bitch" growled Tanya, her eyes glanced up to the mirror and froze as Yachiru was still in to the doorway
===xxx===
About an hour has passed and Fong was ready for another attempt. Ai was now having some second thoughts messing with him…. If anything was as bad as the first… it might harm her. That tea… was like the soldier pill on steroids… fit for the fucking hulk.
Kurama stated her heart nearly exploded from the rush she got from it.
"I could try to shock her into the Avatar State" said Sokka
Katara cover Ai's eyes… waiting for Sokka to do what he was going to. Then she uncovered them Ai saw Momo's head, where Sokka should have been.
"Rahhh" growled Momo
Ai just blinked… unfazed by this stunt in the slightest. Aang, who was walking by turn to looked at Sokka… flinching in fear, and ran away screaming. Fong held his head and sighed.
=== Azula ===
Azula once more was attempting to use Chidori…her Uncle and Brother watching. Azula growled as the lightning was once more escaping her palm, unlike how Tanya explained it to be. Azula collapsed to the floor, stopping her lightning.
She slammed her fist on the floor multiply times in anger.
"The hell is wrong with me, why ain't i getting this" said Azula panting
Iroh stroked his beard, watching his niece fail in her attempts.
"When did you start lightning bending?" asked Iroh
"Few weeks ago" growled Azula
"And… your attempting a move the Avatar no doubting took years to learn" asked Iroh
"Year? She's 9" said Azula
"10" corrected Zuko
"Whatever… if a child can figure it out, so can I" said Azula
"Hmmm" said Iroh, thinking "Perhaps you are trying to hard"
"Of course i'm trying hard, i'm trying to get this figure out" growled Azula, getting angrier by the moment
"No, i mean… your 'trying' to hard" said Iroh "Your attempting to use more power than you can currently generate. Take it at a pace you can match"
Azula took a few calming breath and stood… she put her hand out, and pushed the lightning into her palm, starting out slow… as much as she hated it. Her palm came to life as lightning sparked and dancing in it… this time being more manageable.
"There… now from there, slowly increase the amount until it just start to become unmanageable" said Iroh "That way you know you limit, and can start to overcome it"
Azula said nothing, but it was clear she was listening… failure or not, Iroh was a former General… and he did almost take Ba Sing Se.
=== Group ===
Ai was adorned a ridiculous looking hat with leaves growing out of it, and a blue cap.
"Your wearing a ceremonial piece of clothing from each nation" said a priest "Now i shall combian the four together"
The priest then began to mix the elements together. He throws a pan of water, dirt, a torch, and blows air into a mixture… then throws the mixture at Ai. Face completely covered in mud, Ai opened her eyes in annoyance.
"Mud… Really?" said Ai
"Do you feel anything?" asked the priest
"I feel dirty" said Ai, getting up and leaving for the bath
Fong stomped his foot in anger… it looks like he'd have to do something he didn't want it to come to.
=== Night, Tanya's Warship ===
Tanya tilted her head back, downing a boiling hot cup of Coffee, with just a few pints of hard liquor. Next to her, also getting hammer was her lieutenant, Viktoriya. At first Viktoriya argued with Tanya about getting drunk… but Tanya's counter was she wasn't doing anything anyway, so why not.
A drunk Tanya was a docile Tanya… a rare side of her that would never come out otherwise. Tanya pour herself another glass… downing it just as fast. She looked over at Viktoriya… a drunken smile.
"Ya know I love you" said Tanya
Viktoriya took a gulp of her own liquor… she having a much higher tolerance for alcohol. She looked over at Tanya and smiled.
"I know Tanya" said Viktoriya
"I'm… I'm serious Visha… Vish… Viktoriya" slurred Tanya "When the war is over… I'm gonna… I plan to… we should get married"
Viktoriya nodded her head… knowing Tanya was being serious with her. Tanya moved closer and attempted to nuzzle Viktoriya, nearly falling off the chair. Viktoriya catches her before she hits the floor… now in Viktoriya's arms Tanya moves in for a kiss on the cheek.
"I… I mean it" said Tanya "A… A big wedding… with, flower… and… cake, coffee cake… or chocolate"
"Chocolate and coffee?" suggested Viktoriya
Tanya's eyes filled with childlike wonder
"You can do that… combine two flavors?" said Tanya
Another part of Drunken Tanya, she is very naive, and forgetful of the world.
"Yes Tanya, you can combine two flavors" said Viktoriya "and even more"
Tanya's eyes glazed over with joy… she leaned forward and kissed Viktoriya on the lips this time. The kiss was soft and gentle… and pretty sloppy of Tanya's part. Viktoriya broke the kiss and lifted Tanya up over her shoulder, hauling her to bed.
"H-Hey… I'm not… done yet" said Tanya
"Yes you are" said Viktoriya with authority in her tone
"Ok… your the boss" said Tanya, accepting it
"Actually, you're the boss" said Viktoriya
"I AM?" said Tanya, eye widened "When the fuck did that happen?"
=== Next Day, Group ===
Ai was once more standing before Fong… whom was at his deck, deep in though.
"I don't think this is working" said Ai, rather annoyed that this wasn't as fun as she thought it'd be
Fong looked up from his desk, and stood.
"If you wouldn't mind… there is one last thing I want to try" said Fong
Ai rolled her eyes… and held up her hand in a gesture for him to do as he wants. Fong took a step back, and launched his desk at Ai. The attack was so sudden, Ai couldn't react to it… sent through the window, and a wall.
Fong jumped from the tower after her… while the rest of the group were now fighting off the guards. Ai rolled across the ground, and hurled shuriken at Fong, who earthbend a slab to block.
"MEN, ATTACK THE AVATAR" order Fong
Ai cracked the few kinks in her body, then readyed herself
"You're gonna regret this" said Ai
"I believe this will get us results" said Fong
Ai checked her blind spots to see she was being circled by six men. The six Earthbenders on either side of Ai lift circular discs of earth with square holes in the middle around themselves, then hurl them at Ai.
The first two roll toward her from both sides, and she steps backward, avoiding them. She leaps into the air and spreads her body horizontally as two discs fly above and below her. She s lands and peers over her shoulder, as she pulls out a kunai. Other Earthbenders stand ready with more discs behind her.
Four discs are launched at Ai, and she leaps over them as they collide right where she was standing. She lands on one of the upright discs, and another flies from the left and knocks it over. As she falls, two of the other upright discs close in around her.
Ai grits her teeth as her mind starts racing… these men are well trained, they're pushing her to her limit.
Ai scrunched in the square holes in the discs as they begin to roll. The discs roll into an Earthbender, who shatters them. Ai goes flying and skids along the ground. She stands up, surveying the troops around him, kunai ready
"Really starting to get pissed off here" growled Ai
"The sooner you show us your Avatar State, the soon we'll stop" said Fong
Four Earthbenders surround her, throwing their stone discs. Two collide horizontally and Ai leaps over them. The other two try to smash her between them, and she leaps through the hole in the middle of the one on the right. She puffed out her cheeks and hit her chest, unleashing a blast of air to blast herself upwards and out of a pincer maneuver.
Upon landing she quickly blazed forward, avoiding soldiers, zig-zags between them. She shoots past two spear-wielding guards on ostrich-like creatures. They begin to chase after her. She starts up the wall of the base with the creatures in pursuit.
I freely lets herself fall backwards, falling past them and to the ground, landing with easy… onto one of the disc-shaped slabs. Fong quickly lifts it up, trapping Ai in the center, and bringing her to him.
Fong slams his foot down, breaking the ring and free Ai… who slides back. Fong slams his foot down again and launches more disks at Ai. She side steps the first, leaps over the 2nd and matrix dodges the 3rd.
She throws her hand out and stops the last one, throwing it back at Fong. Fong quickly brings up a wall, but the force of Ai throw smashing it, pushing him back. Once more putting distance between them. Fong visible fatigue from the fight, he looks over to see his other soldiers being overtaken by Ai's friend… minus Aang, who was trapped in a stone circle around.
Then his eyes fell to Katara, whom was holding her own… Suddenly her feet are ensnared in rocks, and she pulled towards Fong. He bring her down, and her feet sunk into the ground. Ai's eyes widened… her hair begins to stand on end.
"Leave her out of this" growled Ai
Seeing his sister in trouble Sokka rushed forward, only to have a his legs sunk into the dirt as well… same for Suki and Smellerbee as they were coming to the rescue.
"If you want to save her… go into the Avatar state" said Fong, sinking her further, up to her shins
Ai's eyes began to go slit, she shaking it away… something Fong picked up on.
"Are you resisting it, this whole time… you've been fighting what we've been trying to achieve" said Fong
"YOU, YOU'VE been fighting" said Ai
"We could end the war right now, if you just let it happen" said Fong
"I can't control it" yelled Ai
"You can learn" said Fong, sinking her to her thighs
"Stop this" growled Ai, red chakra starting to come over her
"Yes yes… just a little more" said Fong, blinded by his goal
"STOP THIS" growled Ai louder, her voice shaking the arena
"Not until i see that… your avatar state" said Fong, sinking Katara to her waist
Ai heart started to race… she was in a delima. She could probably take this guy out easy… but what if in the fight he accidentally crushing Katara. Ai could try to bust her out… but Earth Style was actually her weakist style of jutsu… and this was soldier earth he was slipping her into.
"Ai… please, help me" cried Katara, getting sunk down to her arms
"Please, i'm begging you stop this" said Ai, her chakra now bubbling "You don't have to do this"
Ai was no longer fighting Kurama's chakra… it being close to the edge, just one last push. Fong, with a harden face, looked her right in the eyes
"Apparently" started Fong
Ai heart sank, she looked at Katara… and watched her vanish
"I do" finished Fong
Everything went silent… Ai eyes widened, as her iris dilated, her eyes clinched as tears formed. The noise from battle seemingly vanished… and a feeling of anger and hate washed over everyone… and its source being Ai.
Red chakra bubbled over Ai as she clenched her stomach in pain… her eyes opened, revealing the blood red slit eyes. A pulse of chakra ripped out as she dropped to her hands and feet, her nails become like claws… the marking on her cheeks darkening.
The chakra started to bubble as three tails forms behind her… she threw her head back and scream… that soon sounded like a howl. She leaned her head down… her eyes shining a pure red… as her skin started to peel off.
A growled came from the demonic looking form of Ai, as a pillar of chakra ripped into the sky.
=== Tanya Warship ===
"Princess Azula" bowed Viktoriya "What honor do you bring us"
Azula smiled as she stepped forward, Zuko and Iroh somewhat behind her.
"Not much… I was tasked with the duty to hunt down the avatar" said Azula "and of course to resume training from Tanya"
Viktoriya nodded her head, and bowed
"My apologies… Tanya hasn't recover her last encounter with the Avatar" said Viktoriya "And she currently rest… as per Yachiru's order"
"I can see Tanya taking order from my father or I, but another" said Azula "Who is this… Yachiru to think she can order around a great general"
"Oh Azula… how easy you seem to forget me" came a voice
The royal family flinched simultaneously. Azula's blood ran cold, but she resumed face. Iroh coughed and looked away… Zuko… he left the main deck.
"Oh… 'That' Yachiru" said Azula, refusing to look at her
Yachiru didn't bother to look at her much either… as she went to check on Tanya. Azula looked over at Viktoriya.
"I thought she was banished" said Azula
"She is… that's why she's here" said Viktoriya "She's the best… Tanya said it'd be a waste"
"I see" said Azula
A pulse shook the boat with intense force, knocking most of the crew to the floor. The tree upon the shore were all bent towards them, outward from what ever blast had gone off. Before anyone could get there footing a 2nd more powerful blast sent everyone to the ground.
Off in the distance a visible red pillar shined bright… yet oddly dark coloring. Azula looked towards it, Zuko feeling it had returned to the deck and look towards it. Azula looked over at him, some respect in her eyes… if that came from the Avatar… and Zuko was able to fight her without dying, that's power.
"I said, you still need rest" growled Yachiru
"And i said get out of my fucking way… or your fired" snapped Tanya
Tanya, still sporting her bra and panties came out… a dark energy washing over her, healing her bruises as she approached the railing. Everyone gave her a wide berth… she held onto the railing and looked up.
Tanya then started to laugh
"She was holding back" laughed Tanya "That makes things even more exciting"
Once more Iroh looked at her… and saw that same spirit from before around Tanya. A long, dark purple serpent creature coiled around her. Four staineds of hair adorned its head, and a tiny red beard… covering its face was a mask.
This time it stays visible for much longer than it did last time… Iroh glanced around, noticing many people seem to have noticed it… even Azula.
=== Ai ===
Dark red chakra, covered Ai entire body in the shape of a fox, but still humanoid… a low growled came from her… as she looked over at Fong. A creepy smile formed on Ai's face… so big it didn't look right.
Ai opened her mouth, as bone crack and her jaw ripped open… a ball formed in front of her mouth. The orb shined as other formed and gather towards in, increasing it in size. Ai leaned forward… eating it, her body ballooned out… then shrank, then she fired a massive orb at Fong.
Fong dove out of the way, just barely dodging it. The ball hit the wall behind him and exploded… and possibly went further than that.
"It worked" said Fong, putting his hand on the ground Katara burst from it
Katara gasped for air, and started to cough from the lack there of she had moment ago.
"Avatar Ai, Katara is ok now… it worked" yelled Fong
Katara looked over… her heart fell at what she saw. Ai in that beastly form… her eyes flicked around, counting 4 tails. Another howl ripped out of Ai… she looked over to see a soldier, one who attacked her.
In an instant Ai was upon him, arm out to the side… as the warriors torso went flying into the air, as he feet landed where he stood. Horor soon feel on the arena, as Ai turned to another soldier… and she started to chase him down.
"W-What is she doing" said Fong "The pose no threat to her now, so why"
Katara stood up… and rushed forward. Fong reached out to stop her, but missed her hand.
"Wait… she's kill you" said Fong
Katara rushed up towards Ai, after just disimbalowing another warrior. Sokka, now free thanks to Fong saw this.
"KATARA" yelled Sokka
Ai hearing a name she knew, looked towards the source… then felt something around her. Katara screamed in pain as the chakra burned her skin… but she refused to let go.
"Calm down Ai, Calm down… I'm ok, i'm ok, i'm ok" said Katara
Ai howled and bite down on Katara's neck… who nearly moaned from the intense bite. Katara hugged tighter… then kissed her on the cheek, to her luck no one saw it. Ai's eyes seemed to close… and her power seem to stop.
In an instant, the chakra around Ai was gone… revealing her burnt skin. She went limp and fll into Katara's arms. Ai stirred slightly... she hid her face in Katara's shirt.
"I'm sorry" said Ai "I… I never, want you to see that again"
Fong, who was gitty with himself was about to speak… until Balto, Sokka riding him, tackled him to the ground, causing his head to hit the solid ground and knocking him out.
Sokka looked over at the other soldiers, whom seem very tense.
"Does anyone have a problem with that?" asked Sokka
Every soldier shakes their heads in union… and watch quietly as the group ready themselves to leave. They looked back at Fong, and leave him were he is… as they go about their regularly scheduled duties.
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