Chapter 12-Time for a Visit and a Plan!

Kero walked into the stable with a bag, where Aang was sitting on Appa's head waiting for Kero.

Aang-What took you so long?

Kero-Uhh... it took awhile for me and Lana to make up, but now I'm ready to leave!

Meyumi-So are we!!

Meyumi and Lana came running into the stable with backpacks.

Lana-We can't let you boys have all the fun.

Meyumi-Yeah, who knows how lost you are without us.

Sokka, Katara, and Chan walked in and said there goodbyes as the four avatars set off to the Philippines. They traveled nonstop and got to the village around dark.

Lana-At least the fire nation didn't trace our families back here. It should be easy to move them all out.

Kero-Not really, look at the billboard.

They all looked at the billboard with the Fire Nation symbol on it. Aang began to read it out loud.

Aang-"Starting on the 20th, this town shall under complete control of the fire nation army. Do not get in the way of the soldiers, don't leave the village, and work with complete cooperation with the fire nation. Anyone who tries to escape declares rebellion against the fire lord and will be imprisoned"

Meyumi- That's in 3 days! We don't have much time, we must wake the mayor and started planning our escape.

So they all ran to the town hall and woke up the entire town for a meeting.

Aang- Attention citizens!! We four avatars are forming a plan to evacuate you all to the east pole!

Kero-So here's the plan, everyone start packing essentials, because you are only allowed to carry one box of possessions and whatever you can carry on your backs. Then you will be escorted out of the town by flying bison. We have about 50 bisons and will only send about 15 every day starting tonight, Aang will lead the first platoon with the elderly,sick and those traveling with infants.

Citizen-Why are we not going all at once?

Kero-We don't want to attract any attention, so we need to go in small groups so the fire nation navy doesn't spot us above.

Meyumi-I will lead the next group tomorrow morning, and Lana will take out the last of the civilians the day after.

Citizen-What will avatar Kero do?

Kero-I will get all the military equipment and weapons out, along with the militia. Since by then, the fire nation should be nearby and we might have to fight.

Meyumi-So everyone start packing, especially families with young children, senior citizens, and sick family members.

The next morning, Kero and Lana met up with their old friends,Henry, Don, Karen, Jake, and Nikk and had breakfast at a cafe.

Nikk-Lana, you cut your hair? Should've let me do it.

Kero-Shut it Nikk! I'll still punch you even if you're a girl!

Jake-Whoa, a little much, huh Kero?

Lana-You try staying up planning for an evacuation. Kero's been up all night going over the plan with everyone, making sure we all know what to do, and tending to the bisons making sure they're ready to fly.

Then Meyumi came in and sat with the rest.

Meyumi-I'm leaving soon, I'll see ya back at the Eastern Water Tribe.

The rest-bye-bye!

Don-So what's the eastern water tribe like?

Lana-Cold, very cold, bring sweaters.

Henry-So do you know any water bending yet?

Karen-Yeah show us something!

Kero then stood up and bended the water in his glass up in the air into ice writing saying "Avatar Kero."

Jake-Yowsa! That's a pretty fancy trick.

Lana-Well, me and Kero better to supervising. I need to help pack some of the stuff on the bisons.

Kero-Yeah, I should start speaking to the militia.

The two left, soon after, the rest left too, so they could start packing.

Kero spent the whole day talking to the warriors, going over some plans, and loading some weapons into crates that the bison can carry while flying. Lana spent the whole day tending to the bisons with her parents and helping some citizens with loading stuff. They didn't see each other till nighttime.

Kero-Well, it seems like the fire nation isn't nearby, but I hear they have already gotten into the country. I sent out scouts to watch out for them.

Lana-Great. I spent the day loading stuff into the bison crates.

Kero-Bison crates?

Lana-Yeah. they're crates attached to belts that go around the bisons. The crates I told you to fill with weapons?

Kero-That's what you call them? Whatever.

Then, a messenger hawk appeared on Kero's shoulder. Kero read it and his eyes widened.

Lana-What's wrong?

Kero-The fire nation is camping just 1000 miles away! They'll be here early tomorrow morning, our scouts say. Don't take any chances. Wake everyone up. Get all the citizens out now. You need to leave soon.

Lana-What about you? The militia?

Kero-Don't worry about us. Just get everyone out now!

Lana then ran to the town alarm. She and Kero helped get the citizens on the bisons and pack the last of the things. They were all ready to leave. Kero and Lana stood on a hill looking at the bisons standing together, who were anxious to fly.

Lana-Well, looks like we're ready to fly. Are you sure you don't need me? My parents know how to control a bison herd too.

Kero-Yeah but neither are avatars are they? Unless Kyoshi and Roku have been lying to us again. It's best you make sure everyone gets there safe.

Lana gave Kero a kiss on the cheek and stood back.

Kero- What? You think I need a good-luck kiss? I'm always lucky Lana, you know that.

Lana-That's a "Hope-you-get-back-safe-because-I-love-you kiss."

Kero-Oh in that case...

Kero came close to Lana and gave her a kiss on the lips then began to whisper.

Kero-That was a "I-love-you-too-and-I'll-see-you-back-at-the-tribe-soon kiss."

Lana then went to the bison herd and took off with the herd. When she looked back at Kero, she waved and a tear came out of her eye. While that was happening, Kero was also waving with tears in his eyes too.

Lana-Thinking-You better come back safe. If you do, you don't have to act like a big hero to get my attention anymore.

Then the bison herd disappeared into the horizon. Kero then began walking to the military bunkhouse.

That's chapter 12! If you've been reading since I made this story 2 or 3 years ago, I salute you and thank you for reading!