Some things are not what they seem. This house was the perfect example. It was a little wooden house, lost between the woods and the see. Surrounded by grass and with flowers blooming all around it. Who could have imagined even for a second that it was the house of an assassin ?
But it was true. People often came there but it was not to admire the flowers. None had enjoyed the peace and sounds of the forest. The see had never seen someone bathing. This place was about business and its owner was very serious about it. Sinsei had been living there for two years. Two years during which he had earned quite a reputation. Not the public, cheerful kind of reputation of course. For he was an assassin and only his clients and rivals knew about his legendary skills. Some called the Avatar in times of need. Other people called him.
Today, some other man was visiting him. They all came with fear in their hearts and it made him smile. This one was no exception. A noble man from the Fire Nation by the looks of his clothes. They were all the same to him. They all wanted death but were so scared of it it became hilarious. Still, this was business and Sinsei needed money. He welcomed the stranger :
«Hello there. I'm coming right away. »
He rose up from the chair and headed out of his little house to greet the man :
« I believe you know who I am. Otherwise you wouldn't be here. »
« As a matter of fact I do, indeed » the noble answered. « And let me tell you I am honored to meet you in person. »
« Save your breath, mister fancy. We both know why you're here. So why don't you just give me the name and we'll settle the deal. »
The noble seemed to hesitate for a second.
« Y...yes, of course ! I didn't mean to- »
« Relax. I'm not gonna hurt you... unless someone pays for it » Sinsei answered with a creepy smile.
The man shivered but went on in a neutral tone :
« It is a general. General Yang of the fire nation. While he is alive, some of my plans concerning the- »
« Bla bla, dominate the council own the world power et caetera. I got my name, you got my word : in three days, he will trouble you no more. »
Sinsei presented his hand :
« twenty five thousand yuans. Five thousand now, the rest after I completed the job. Deal ? »
« Y... yes. I accept. »
The two man shook hands quickly, then the noble man gave Sinsei some bank notes and took a few steps back.
« One last question if I may... »
« I'm listening ? »
« Well... I know this has nothing to do with business but... why would someone like you live retired in a place so... peaceful ? »
Sinsei smiled and looked at his client with a mad gaze :
« Because here... I have all the water I want »
He lifted his hands and a huge dragon-shaped wave rose up from the sea down bellow and swiftly came rolling around him. The noble man stepped back, tripped and fell on the ground. Sinsei started laughing :
« Don't forget to pay the rest ! Three days ! »