A/N: I have just written a really short chapter. Please don't kill me. Just read, I am gonna try to get chapter seven up today as well. Wish me luck!

Chapter VI: The Visitor

Zhao's ship was now headed safely away from Zuko, thanks to the helmsman on Zuko's ship. The nearby Earth nation port promised a chance to rest for a little while and restock on supplies.

"I didn't think you could, or would, get that mad at someone." Zuko commented on Shaiya's sudden entrance during the fight.

"Well, I just couldn't let you boys have all the glory. Besides, I royally hate Zhao. I will use any excuse I can to get at him. You of all people should know that." Shaiya was laying on the bed, her head hanging off and her hands behind. Zuko was sitting by the head of the bed cross-legged, just watching her.

"Yeah, I should know that."

"Yup. Anyway, Onya and I are gonna head out to the port and check things out. Maybe have a little fun. Wanna come?"

"No thanks. I'm just going to stay here. Besides, my uncle will be out there and- "

"And what, Prince Zuko?" Iroh cut in.

"Uh, nothing uncle. Nothing at all."

"Uh huh, whatever." Iroh was passing Zuko's room, and Shaiya was lying in there talking to him before she went out to have some fun with Onya. He smiled before parting. The two girls were planning to go walking around on their sujios with their fists flaming. Shaiya had told Zuko she thought it was fun to scare weak people. He only laughed and agreed.

All parted once most the shops opened, and many people ran from the teenage girls and their hellish beasts, one red and white, the other black and grey.

Zuko stayed on the ship, mostly in his room meditating. When he finally decided to head on deck to get some fresh air, someone, an Earth nation messenger, rode up to him.

"Excuse me, sir?" he called to Zuko.

"What is it?"

"Is there a girl named Shaiya traveling with you?" There was a minor hint of fear in his voice.

"Yes, why?"

"This is to be given to her." Zuko walked down to where the man was mounted oh his ostrich-looking animal and took the scroll from him. The man took off in the direction he came from, and Shaiya and Onya came up from the opposite direction.

"Shaiya, this just came for you." Zuko walked up to her and handed her the scroll.

"It's from my mom!" Shaiya yelled excitedly. She tore it open and read:

My dear Shaiya,

I have decided to accompany you and Prince Zuko on your travels back to the Fire nation capital. I am very eager to speak with the fire lord again. It seems like it took your boyfriend forever to capture the Avatar. I am so glad you did! I will reach you the third day after the full moon. I hope this reaches you before I do. See you soon sweetie! Love always,

Your Mother Meiya

"My mother is coming with us!" Shaiya screamed excitedly.

"Oh, great. When?" Zuko asked uninterestedly.

"Third day after the full moon. Wait, that's today!"

"Oh great. We're gonna have some old lady staying with us! I won't allow it! There's already a shortage of spare rooms!" Zuko yelled, his fists steaming.

"Zuko, calm down. She's really quite nice, and she makes a mean angel hair soup. Basil sauce, oregano, the works. She taught me to cook, not that I'm any good at it." she ended her sentence when she noticed a figure standing under a cloak with a white and tan sujio at their side. Shaiya let out a blood curdling scream, jumped off her mount,and ran toward the figure.

"MOM!"

A/N: Oh my god. Oh my friggin' god. That was soooo short. (runs screaming from her own abilities that have failed her)