A thousand hits, thanks everyone!
And we've finally made it to the Northern Water Tribe!
This chapter is dedicated to AvatarPipTook.
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"Are we there yet?" Sokka asked as a koala otter swam by on its back.
Katara looked up at her brother and shook her head. "No, we obviously haven't found the Northern Water Tribe that" she retorted.
"All that's up here is ice and water" Sokka mumbled.
After he spoke a spike of ice shot up in front of Appa. Aang veered to the side as another shot up in front of the bison. Kanya, Katara and Sokka held onto the saddle for dear life was the veered back and forth. Aang landed Appa into an open area of water with a splash as several boats surrounded them.
"They're waterbenders!" Katara exclaimed, "We found the Water Tribe!" she beamed as the boats led them through the water and ice.
"Look at all the benders" Kanya said as they watched the men bend to allow them into their tribe. "We'll find a master here, no problem" she finished.
"Welcome our guests from the Southern Water Tribe and the Avatars" The chief announced during their feast. "And let us celebrate my daughter's 17th birthday, Yue is now of marrying age" he continued as a white haired young woman walked out and sat next to the gang after greeting her people.
Sokka flirted shamelessly with Princess Yue, making her giggle.
Aang, Kanya and Katara watched intently as Master Pakku and a few of his students displayed amazing bending skills.
After the feast Kanya felt sick so she and Katara went to where they would be staying to rest. Sokka lingered in the hall, still talking with Yue. Aang went with the Chief to be introduced to Master Pakku.
"Here is a new student for you" the Chief introduced. Aang bowed to the Master, "my friends and I cannot wait to train with you" Aang said.
"I'm glad you're so eager, I'll see you all at sunrise tomorrow. Goodnight" Master Pakku responded before walking away.
Zuko sat alone in his cabin on the ship. A map way splayed out in front of him on a small table. 'They're heading North' he thought, 'The Northern Water Tribe.'
"Uncle!" he called out loudly, the man burst into the door "yes nephew?" he asked.
"We need to go to the Northern Water Tribe, that's where she is- I mean that's where they are, both Avatars" he explained.
Katara was up much earlier than necessary, but was the most excited about their first lesson with Master Pakku.
Aang and Kanya woke later and had a quick breakfast before being dragged out the door by Katara. They walked up to Master Pakku with Aang in the lead.
"Good morning Master Pakku, this is Avatar Kanya and her sister Katara" Aang greeted.
Master Pakku dropped the water he was bending as Kanya and Katara bowed to him. He looked the two girls up a down, a struggle seemed to be going on in his head.
"I'm sorry Avatar Kanya, but I cannot teach you waterbending, nor can I teach you Katara. It is a forbidden in this tribe for women to learn." He said solemnly.
Kanya stepped back, upset about the news but trained to respect her elders, especially a waterbending master.
Katara's hands balled into fists as she glared at the man. "What do you mean you can't teach us?" she demanded. "My sister is an Avatar, she has to master waterbending! Who else will teach her? We did not travel across the world so we could be told no!" she spat as she walked towards the Master.
Pakku shook his head slowly as he looked Katara up and down.
"You must have female waterbenders here" Katara said.
"They learn healing from Yugoda, I'm sure she'd be happy to teach you both" Pakku responded.
Kanya bowed to Master Pakku and started to walk away to find Yugoda.
Katara struggled with what to do before stomping towards her older sister.
"If you won't teach them, then I won't learn from you" Aang said and began to turn away.
"No, Aang you have to learn, we need one Avatar to master waterbending!" Katara exclaimed trying to relax the boy.
Aang nodded and walked over to begin training with Master Pakku alone.
Aang returned to their home later one exhausted from trying to learn and please Master Pakku.
Sokka sat against the wall gazing up at the ceiling and not paying attention to what the others were doing.
"How was training?" Katara asked bitterly as she handed Aang something to drink.
"Wait, weren't you there?" Sokka asked as he came out of his daze.
"Master Poophead won't teach girls" Aang replied.
"Why don't you just teach them what you learn everyday…" Sokka suggested.
Kanya ran over and hugged her favorite little brother, "you're a genius" she said.
Katara beamed and then grabbed Aang's arm and dragged him outside to start learning. Kanya followed after them, ready to learn.
The next morning Aang left for training again.
"Leave. You have disrespected me, my teachings, and my entire culture." Master Pakku said at the sight of Aang.
"I'm sorry" Aang said quickly, realizing Pakku had seen him teaching Kanya and Katara.
"You are no longer a student of mine" he said and turned away from Aang.
He ran back to his home to tell Katara and Kanya what had happened.
"No, I won't let this happen" Katara responded after he told them. She stormed out and went off to find Master Pakku and apologize so Aang could learn again.
As she walked into where he was teaching she saw his smug look and stopped.
"I'm waiting" he said as he crossed his arms across his chest.
Aang and Kanya burst in behind Katara and Sokka wasn't far behind them.
"I will not apologize to a sour old man like you!" Katara seethed, "I'll be outside if you're man enough to fight me" she said before stalking out.
Kanya was the first to run after the girl, "I will fight with you" she said to her sister.
"No, this is my fault and my fight. I don't want you to be dragged into this" Katara responded, though she did feel warmth for her sister's willingness to defend her.
Kanya walked over to stand with Aang and Sokka as Master Pakku arrived to the fight. He looked nonchalant about the situation and waited for Katara's first move.
"Ready to give up?" he said since Katara made no move to talk or attack.
Katara immediately produced a water whip to execute the first strike. They fought intensely for using both ice and water to fight. The winner wasn't clear until Pakku trapped Katara in spikes of ice.
"This is my necklace, I carved it 60 years ago for the love of my life Kana." Pakku said as he picked up Katara's fallen necklace.
"My gran-gran was supposed to marry you? But it was arranged wasn't it? She didn't love you" Katara replied as the ice melted around her. "She wouldn't let the customs of this tribe run her life, so she left. It must have taken a lot of courage" she continued.
Sokka looked across at Princess Yue who also wore a necklace like Katara's. Yue caught his gaze and began to tear up. He quickly made his way over to her after Aang gave him a thumbs up. Sokka took the princess's hand and led her away.
The next morning Aang, Kanya and Katara all went to training with Master Pakku.
"Good to see you all" Master Pakku greeted with a bow.
"Good to be here" Katara responded as she bowed back.
Zuko stood on the deck of his ship as they got closer to the Northern Water Tribe. He was unsure of what his course of action would be once they got there.
In the distance he saw a few Fire Navy ships, "Zhao" he whispered as he realized this trip was going to get a lot harder.