Yay, another chapter! Why do i seem to always upload at night? I would have uploaded sooner, but i wrote a fourth of the chapter, wrote half in creative writing, and came up with the rest at 9:00. And this was spread over several days, if not a week in between the 1st fourht and the rest. Oh ya, a few of you have been asking questions about stuff. I tried to make a few things clear here, and show you that Saru is not as weak as you think he is. I still have some explaining to do in the next chapter, but hopefully this helps. Now ,after the longest author's note ever, here we go:
Disclaimer: No i do not own Avatar the Last Airbender (not to be confused with Avatar, which i need to go see), or Dragon Ball Z.
(Suki's P.O.V)
I was trying to hide my face, and I could feel it burning. Katara looked at me and I shrugged. She gave me a questioning look, and I knew I needed to explain. "We could use him," I started. "You guys saw him fighting those things. He could be useful."
"But he did say he was going to try to conquer the world," countered Zuko.
"He saved me though. He saved all of us," Katara said.
"Do you guys need me to leave?" Saru said, causing us all to look at him. His face started to redden.
"I guess we can land, then continue this conversation," said Katara.
"No need," replied Saru, who then fell backwards off Appa. All of us started to rush to the rear of Appa, but before we could Saru came into view, floating behind Appa. He smiled before flying back a few feet. He turned around and waved at us.
We all turned back around and were silent for a few seconds. "Um, so…." I started again.
"I think that we need him to stop those creatures. We couldn't fight them off on our own."
"But he's going to try to conquer the world," replied Sokka.
"And he wasn't lying," said Toph.
"How do you know?" I asked.
"I can tell through the earth's vibrations," she stated.
"Oh, sorry," I replied, my face reddening again.
"Anyways," Katara said, rescuing me, "why would he save us if he was evil? He could have let us die."
"It could have been his plan all along," said Sokka.
"How so," asked Toph.
"He could have released the monsters so he could save us, and thus gain our trust. Later he will turn on us!" finished Sokka. We all laughed quietly, and Sokka frowned. I patted him on the shoulder, and he smiled at me, shifting closer.
"Well, we could still use him if those monsters come back. If he turns on us, we could just capture him again," said Zuko.
"But he escaped somehow," said Katara.
"Next time we'll just have to use metal," replied Toph.
"Then we're agreed, he can join us for a while," I said. Everyone nodded, a little slowly, but nodded none the less. "So how do we get him back on Appa?"
"We don't need to," Zuko replied, "We're here." We all looked at the Fire Nation palace below us. Appa slowly lost altitude and came in for a landing.
(Saru's P.O.V)
I came down and landed behind A-pa-pa. The city was weird, and built illogically. It was situated in a volcano! It was nice, but not as grand as the ones on my home planet.
The others started jumping off the sky bison, and I quickly walked over to where they were assembling. They started to walk towards the center of the city.
I walked slowly behind the gang, a nickname for their little group that I felt fit somehow. I made sure I was behind the girl, Toph, who was second to last in our little procession. People began to line the road that we were walking along. They were cheering for the gang.
As we continued walking along I got lost in my thoughts. I can't believe how stupid I am! I thought. It had taken me a good ten minutes after being captured to remember that I could easily escape. Heck, I could have teleported away, or simple broken out. Only my curiosity prevented me from doing so. My decision to learn about this planet before I conquered it was a sound one. Saving Katara was only a step to gain their trust. Also, she was one of the most beautiful women I had ever met! I wonder if she is older than my sixteen years.
The gang stopped in front of a palace. Zuko was promptly taken away and the others filtered away. They joined other groups standing around. I just stood there, and I noticed that I was getting a lot of curious looks. I must have looked weird with my scouter, cracked body armor, and bear legs.
Zuko came out of the building in front of us all dressed up. He gave a speech about rebuilding and uniting the world. How bad off is this world? Should I attack now? As quickly that thought crossed my mind, the speech was over and everyone began to walk out of the courtyard. The gang was coming together along with a few others.
They talked for awhile and some of them were glancing at me. I just stood there and tried not to let my discomfort show. After a few more minutes of stewing in my own juices I saw that Katara was beckoning me over.
After meeting a bunch of people, the gang finally was able to get away, dragging me along with them. They were trying to decide what to do.
"Well, I'm hungry," complained Sokka. Suki just rolled her eyes.
"I just want to rest," said Toph. Zuko appeared exhausted too.
"I kind of, sort of…..I think…..," no one seemed to be listening to me.
"I want to walk around for a little while," stated Katara.
"We've already been here," whined Sokka.
"That was during the invasion! That doesn't count." Katara countered. Before Sokka could say anything else she added, "That time we were only intent on capturing the palace, no sight seeing."
"I think I need some new clothes," I said. They all looked at me, and I quickly tried to control the blood flowing into my cheeks. It sort of worked.
"Fine, Saru and I will go sightseeing, Sokka and Suki will try to go find something to eat, and Toph and Zuko can go rest. Everyone happy?" Katara asked. Everyone shook their heads yes, and started to shuffle off in different directions. Katara watched as they all walked away, before saying, "Ok, tailor..," under her breathe. She began to lead me off down one of the streets and, surprisingly, I struggled to keep up.
"You have failed," yelled Ashi.
"It is a minor setback," stated the man calmly.
"They still live. They are in the Fire Nation!"
"My soldiers can still get them."
"No, they will be to easily seen. We need another way to kill them." The two men stood there, pondering their dilemma.
"I think it is my turn to do the dirty work. I have agents in the Fire Nation. They are less likely to drew unwanted attention," said Ashi with an evil grin on his face.
"I need the alien's tail though," replied the other man.
"Yes, yes, I get it. I have no idea what you need it for, but you need it. I will contact my agents at once. And what of the cauldron?" asked Ashi.
"It is brewing well, but I still need two ingredients; the alien's tail and another less challenging one. I will see it to it myself that this one is secured."
"Agreed," replied Ashi simply.
"And what of our…..friends?"
"Long Feng is drawing support from a few other less loyal allies. The more loyal ones will stand by us, but they are out numbered. Long Feng has more units controlled, more money, and thus more influence. Our allies will barely be able to stand up to him. After our plan succeeds we will have control of the world, but Long Feng might be able to take over."
"Do not worry. I have a plan to win Long Feng over and use him. After my part of the plan is set in motion he will die, and his forces will be outnumbered by the thousands. We will have enough men to keep control of the world, and enough power that no one can take it from us," stated the man, never showing any emotion. Ashi, on the other hand, was growing more excited as the man spoke.
"Ok. You will secure that ingredient, and I will get the last one, hopefully eliminating the threats in the process."
"Agreed," replied the man before vanishing in a cloud of smoke.
I never noticed how much was going on in this chapter, but unfortunately it is mostly filler. Ok, so next chapter: backstory, fighting, and.....nudity? Don't worry, it's not what you think. Till next time!
