Sorry the update lagged there for a bit. School was ending, so I had exams and friends graduating to worry about. Updates should be a lot more frequent now, at least once a week. Sorry for the abrupt cut off, but I'm trying to figure out how to get the story moving. I don't know how to execute the plot correctly and get her out of this situation realistically and in a way you guys like.
-I really thought it would be longer. Sorry about that.
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There was a brief and awkward silence as we let that last statement settle in. The tone of his voice, the anxiety that riddled his movements, and the flashes of anger that consumed his eyes could only speak so much about his character. It was obvious that this boy had his share of resentment towards my people, perhaps irationally so, and I was just glad that he seemed to be unaware of exactly how imbedded I was to the fire nation. Maybe, though, just maybe, I could reason with him enough so he wouldn't attack me anymore.
"Ok," I managed in a soft voice, sitting down and inclining my head slightly, "enlighten me. What exactly is my situation? Why did you capture me?"
The two others in the room looked at me, surprised by my seemingly calm demeanor. The leader boy still had a harsh glare on his face, but it wasn't as antagonistic before.
"Why are you here in the forest alone? What is your motive?" It seemed that he wasn't prone to beating around the bush, and I had to pause to figure out how I would answer. I wouldn't have to lie, exactly, but I wasn't about to give him all the details freely. "OK, first off, lets be... civilized." I murmured, my voice coming out weak and frail. I had to cough, but that wouldn't help much. "My name is Za-," my voice was cut off by another round of coughing and I had to completely sit on the bed to regain my composure. "Zari."
The shirt was begining to feel tight, and the boy was moving closer, his arm raised as if he was about to touch me. Stepping sharply away, I noticed a window and walked towards it. My path was blocked by the female, who had grabbed a long sword and was using it to block my way.
"I'm not suicidal." I sneered, turning away and going back to the bed. If they were going to treat me like a caged up animal, I might as well act like one. "Ok, so your name is Zari. You still didn't answer my other questions." The leader leaned onto the bed, shoving his face close to mine so we were forced to glare at each other. "I was in the forest alone because I chose to be. I don't need a huge group to weigh me down, or make me feel safe." He clenched his teeth at that, and I continued on smirking, "As for my motive? How about staying alive as a motive. Does that work for you?" I spat at him, standing up abruptly. For a moment we stood face to face, my head barely coming up to his nose, our eyes locked. I took a deap breath, trying to calm myself, but he took it as an inneciative for an attack and swiveled backwards, two hook swords poised and at the ready. "Smellerbee, Longshot, now!"
The two misfits had me pinned, one holding my arms while the other one had a knee digging straight into my back. This was getting ridiculous. With another deep breath, and a hard shove, a gust of fire sent the two hurdling backwards and propeling me to my feet, ready to fight. The leader boy, poised to strike, waited for me to make the first move. We circled, and then he struck.