Book 4 Air

Chapter 41 Hurricane Wing

Sailing across the steady dark waters, as night claimed the skies above, the wooden ship anchored near the surfaced reefs next to the island. Dark clouds were seen rolling slowly above the vessel as an eerie presence surrounded the area. The crew men slightly grabbed their hilts on their waists as they listened to the deafening sound of the crashing waves and whispering breeze. Something was luring close by. They could feel it.

Azula walked on deck as she yelled out, "What are you all standing there for? Board the shore!" Azula barked at the men as they continued to listen to the wind hollering her cry.

"The 'cane be coming. The waves are calm and the wind be warnin' us." One pirate said as he back away slowly with unease.

"What are you blahhing about?" the fire princess asked as she placed her hands on her hips.

"It's best you'll silence yourself, princess." The captain said with a horse voice as he walked on deck.

"How dare you! I will not be silent!" Azula yelled as she turned her head sharply, staring at the man behind her with anger.

"We are to step on that island, take what we need and head out to the Fire Nation! I will not repeat myself!!" Azula nearly shouted with frustration as her upper lip twitched upward, in a snarl-like behavior.

"Heh, why sure princess…We'd be heading out to the island. But be warned of the consequences by disobeying thee Wing." The captain said as he bit down on his golden tooth.

"Wing? What are talking about?" Azula said in a demanding tone.

"Hurricane Wing, she'd swallow any who push through her currents. She'd won't take lightly to those who challenge her." The captain said as the other men back away with fear and superstition.

"Ah! Old tales of the ocean blue uh? Well, we'll see who overpowers who!" Azula said with a supercilious laugh.

"Now! I order you all of you to prepare the boats for our trip to the island!" Azula ordered as she raised her hand up in command.

The men became hesitant to the young woman's order as they shifted theirs eyes to their captain. The leader took out his old smoke pipe and lit the crushed leaves to a blaze, then sucked in the pungent scent of thick tobacco. Azula grew impatient as she tapped her pointed boot on the wooden surface, waiting for the captain to signal his approval. The old leader lifted his slanted eyes as he then nodded to his men. Taking a step back, the leader retreated to the captain log behind him.


The bamboo trees swayed from the rising winds that blew greatly as rain slowly left the area. The villagers all hulled together inside the main house, the residence of their leader, Chief Oyaji. The building was massive, made of local pine and stone foundation. The entrance hall towered with a half dome ceiling as the logging stacked neatly on top of each other. The furniture was simple and strong, as the villagers sat around the center of a blazing fire pit. The Oyaji's small eyes narrowed as he watched the storm lighten from a nearby window.

"Chief Oyaji? What's wrong?" Suki asked as she watched the old man's jaw set.

"We're going to be hit hard from Hurricane Wing." The man said as he then stared into the flaring fire as it crackled.

"Oh dear…" Suki said as the other villagers started to panic.

"Calm down everyone, everything will be fine as long as we remain here." The Kyoshi leader said firmly as he raised his hands to his people.

"Are you sure? What if the winds blow down the house?" Sokka said with concern.

"Do not fret, young warrior. These walls are made of solid wood from the Earth Kingdom pines. They will not back down to Wing's powerful winds." Oyaji said as he continued to stare into the fire.

Sokka nodded his head as he looked at Suki's worried expression. "Suki, what's wrong?" Sokka asked.

Suki jerked up her head as she then sighed, "Oh, it's nothing Sokka. I just hope the storm clears out soon." Suki said with reassurance, hoping her worried thoughts will go away.

'I wonder if it's the storm that is making me feel this way.' Suki thought to herself as she focused her gaze to the villagers.


Katara's evening was indeed comforting and carefree as she entered into her bed chambers. Her special treat from Fire Lord Zuko was very pleasing and made Katara giggle sweetly as she twirled in her dress in a girly, innocent matter. The waterbender never felt so happy in her life. At least not as happy as when she discovered the war was over, and Aang defeated Ozai. But it was very close…

Beside her happy emotions bubbling inside her, Katara couldn't help but feel her cheeks tinted up in a heated red as she traced the top of her hand. Only moments ago before Katara entered her bedroom, the Fire Lord escorted her and planted a soft, sweet kiss on her hand before leaving. Every time the lord did that, in such a romantic and gentlemen-like matter. Katara couldn't help but feel slightly embarrassed yet joyful at the same time. Katara finally felt like a teenager, and that she can openly admit her feelings; at least in her mind.

Katara thought back on her other relationship. Her relationship with Aang.

Thinking back, Katara slowly thought about how timid the young airbender was towards her. Like he was almost afraid to show his affections, or worse, drown Katara with kisses and hugs randomly like a playful child.

'He…He is still a child.' Katara thought to herself as she remembered how immature Aang used to act toward her and her friends or how he sometimes seemed to love Appa more than her…

It couldn't be helped. As much as Katara hated to admit, she was growing into the early stages of womanhood. She wanted something more than innocent, sweet affections and childish acts. Katara wanted passion and aggression, to flirt and tease likes girls her age usually do.

But why? Why does she feel this way?

Every time she saw Zuko, every time he gave her those warm, caring smiles. It made her want him all the more, but not in sexual way. But in a passionate tender-like way.

Katara blushed at the very thought of having any sexual intimacy between the Fire Lord. She knew the basics of performing such acts, and in all honestly Katara was in marriageable age to have such closeness with a man. Yet…Yet…Marriageable?

'That's right! I'll be marrying him!' Katara thought suddenly as her cheeks tinted a darker shade of cherry red.

She has nearly forgot the duty she had to do in order to help bring peace to the other nations…She had to marry and form a strong bond with the Fire Nation lord. Feeling flustered Katara nearly squeaked out as she ran to her bedside. Sitting down on the soft mattress, the waterbender tried to calm down.

"It won't be so bad…I just have to do my best." Katara said out loud as she tried to untangle her knotted thoughts.

'I might care for him…I might even be falling for him! But first things first, I have to prove myself to the councils before any thing else comes to mind!' Katara thought to herself making a clear decision.

Katara then sighed as she fell back, flopping on the bed with a light bounce. Her hair fanned out along the silk red fabric as she closed her eyes. 'I can't think of Aang or Zuko. All I have to do, is think about my performance tomorrow…' Katara thought as the view of her body came out of focus.


"Oyaji-Sama, will the mean storm leave us soon?" a young girl asked her leader naively.

"I am sorry, Nina…Wing will come soon, she will not be kind to us this evening…Please stay close to your mother, my dear." Oyaji said lightly as he watched the child nodded her head then retreated to her mother's side by the fire.

The Kyoshi leader retired to a small section of the large room, preparing for the harsh storm ahead. His years as an islander and settler has taught him well of the weather changes and patterns from small land surrounded by water. He knew this was the season where, Hurricane Wing formed her massive winds and powerful waves along the area of the Earth Kingdom territories. It was bound to be restless night, tonight. But at least his people and fellow water tribesman were safety sheltered by their strong structure built of trees and stone.


I know this is rather short than usual, but I'm saving the next chapter for Katara's water bending and more on Aeron, Aang and Toph! Please review for a fast update!!!!