Chapter 8: The Colonies

During the war, several Fire Nation citizens have estabilished themselves in colonies located within the Earth Kingdom. Even after the war ended. Most of them decided to remain in the colonies. Unfortunately this decision has generated conflicts in areas where the Earth Kingdom people isn't too welcoming. The Gaang is now going to one of these areas.

"Aang, why don't we simply force those Fire Nation colonials back to the Fire Nation?" Sokka asks. "That's where they're from in the first place."

"Sokka, one of the reasons the Fire Nation estabilished colonies for civillians is the fact the Fire Nation isn't big enough for all its people." Katara replies.

"And, as the Avatar, it's part of my duty to see if they can have a peaceful coexistence." Aang adds.

"And why is Toph here with us instead of working in Ba Sing Se as the Earth King's royal advisor?" Sokka asks.

"Snoozles, the Earth King believes I'm more needed at the colonies to help." Toph explains. "And it took a lot of work to convince him."

"So, where are we going?" Katara asks. "That village Jet tried to destroy?"

"No, that attack seemed to make people there realize there's too much hostility." Sokka answers. "We're going to that village where we met Haru."

"Oh, yeah." Toph replies. "That boy who sounds too nice for someone who was born to bend earth. I hope I can rough him up during this mission."

"Someone please tell me when the village is on sight." Sokka asks.

"Look." Toph replies. "There it is."

"Where?" Sokka asks until he gets it. "Hey!"

"Don't worry, Sokka." Katara asks. "We have plenty of food until we arrive."

Later on, when they arrive, Haru is there to greet them. "I'm glad you came, my friends."

"And I'm glad to see you again, Haru." Toph replies.

"I hope you can help us to get along with the Fire Nation colonials." Haru says, trying to ignore the fact Toph can't literally see.

"What's the problem?" Sokka asks.

"Some of us aren't welcoming of the colonials." Haru explains. "There's the remaining hostility from people who believe everyone from the Fire Nation is evil."

"Fine, let me talk to them." Aang says and Haru then leads the Gaang to the hostile part of the village.

"Look." An Earthbender says. "It's the Avatar. He will expell the Fire Nation scum from our village."

"And what exactly did they do to you?" Aang asks.

"They are Fire Nation." Another villager asks. "They're all evil."

"Only Ozai and his supporters are evil." Aang explains. "The others just need a place to live."

"Well, we could use some time to think at the Avatar's words of wisdom." Another villager says. Aang is happy, not noticing how the villager winked to the others.

"How dare you lie to the Avatar?" Toph asks.

"Toph, are you sure?" Aang asks. "He sounded so sincere."

"I am, Aang." Toph replies. "Did you forget I, Toph Bei Fong, can tell when someone is lying?"

"Wait a minute." A villager asks. "Are you Toph Bei Fong, the Earth King's royal advisor?"

"Exactly." Toph replies with a smile.

"But you're just a blind little girl." The villager replies. "You're too weak."

Toph then Earthbends him to the air like she usually does with Sokka. "Does anyone still think I'm weak?" Toph asks and the other villagers shake their heads to say 'no'. "Just as I thought."

"Why do you defend Fire Nation people?" Another villager asks. "You were supposed to be the heroes."

"The Fire Nation itself isn't evil." Aang explains. "People like Ozai and Sozin were the problem."

"And how can we be sure Zuko isn't like his evil father?" Another villager asks.

"I know him." Aang answers. "I know he can be trusted. And, if he can't, I just take his bending away like I did to Ozai."

"Forcing the evil and almighty Fire Lord the humiliation of living without his bending power?" A villager asks. "I like that."

Aang then turns to Toph. "Yep, he's telling the truth, Twinkle Toes."

"And the others?" Aang asks.

"Yep, I could her their hearts showing joy at the idea of the Fire Lord losing his bending." Toph replies.

Later on, the Fire Nation colonials thank Aang and the Gaang leaves.

"I hope the other villages are this easy." Aang comments.

"And I hope the next village has more food." Sokka adds.

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