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Chapter 11 – The Brilliant Ba Sing Se

It has been several hours since their departure from the harbour. But Keisha is pleased to notice that they could see the wall after an hour of travel. "It will probably take another 15, 20 minutes to reach Ba Sing Se," comments Milly.

"Finally, I just want to reach Iroh's tea shop and ask him if he got the letter or not," replied Keisha.

"Indeed you're right, let's hurry the pace and get there."

So on they walked and 17 minutes later, they arrived at the walls of Ba Sing Se. The guard looked really pissed off at something and Keisha really didn't want to make it worse, so decided to tell the truth. "Stop, tell me your name and your purpose for entering the walls of the brilliant Ba Sing Se," shouts the guard.

Keisha was about to say something then was stopped by Milly, "My name is Milly, I am second in command of the Kyoshi Warriors from Kyoshi Island, purpose will be explained at the end the introductions."

Next was Eila, "My name is Eila and I am a new recruit of the Kyoshi Warriors from Kyoshi Island."

Then Sarai, "My name is Sarai and I am a new recruit of the Kyoshi Warriors from Kyoshi Island."

Then the guard looked Keisha in the eye, "What about you girl, you definitely not a Kyoshi Warrior, not only are you too young, but you're wearing clothes from the Southern Water Tribe."

"No I'm no Kyoshi Warrior, and yes my clothes are from the Southern Water Tribe, but just because I'm ten years old doesn't mean I can't fight," replies Keisha in a defiant tone.

"You think I'm going to believe that a puny little twerp like you is strong enough to even pick up a weapon? You're dumber than you look," replies the guard while chuckling.

"How dare you speak to-" starts Eila before Keisha stops her.

"Eila, that isn't necessary, he doesn't know who I am, it's natural," Keisha says to her, then turns back to the guard. "My name is Keisha, daughter of Avatar Aang and Lady Katara, but I am also the current Avatar after the death of my father 5 years ago."

"Hahahahaha, you think I'm going to believe a little pipsque-" the guard started before Keisha knocked him on the floor with a gust of wind without even moving a finger.

"I'm sorry, did I interrupt you while you were calling me a pipsqueak, I really am sorry, please continue with what you were saying I promise I won't interrupt you again," says a smiling Keisha with a few snickers from Eila and Sarai.

"Um, uh…okay so you really are the Avatar, I admit. Lady Avatar, may I inquire as to your business here in Ba Sing Se?" asks the guard.

Eila was about to tell him it was none of his business before Keisha held up her hand. "Eila, please control yourself, the man is only doing his job, me being Avatar or not," scolds Keisha, she turns back to the guard. "We are here to visit the Jasmine Dragon, the tea shop run by Iroh of the Fire Nation. Is that satisfactory for you?"

"Yes Lady Keisha, you may enter."

With that said, the rocky gate to Ba Sing Se opens to reveal its beauty. "Wow, it hasn't changed a bit, I haven't been here since I was three," says Keisha.

"I've never been inside the walls of Ba Sing Se before, it really is amazing," replies Eila.

"I was born here, moved away when I was 5 and it hasn't changed a bit as you say, Lady Keisha," says Sarai.

"Please, Sarai, call me Keisha, I feel ancient when you call me Lady," pleads Keisha.

"He he, okay Keisha."

"Thank-you," replies Keisha. "Now, let's go to the Jasmine Dragon."

After half an hour of traveling through Ba Sing Se, they finally reach Iroh's tea shop. Keisha walks in and heads towards the back. She moves aside the curtain and walks in to find Iroh, Zuko and Korin having tea. "Korin?" she says.

"Keisha?" replies Korin in the same tone. "What in the world are you doing here?"

"I would say the exact same thing, but then, this is your great uncle's tea shop. As for me, that's a long story that I will tell after I do this," replies Keisha.

Then she walks over to Korin and gives him the biggest hug known to man. "Whoa there Keisha, this isn't like you at all. You aren't the type to just waltz into a room unannounced and then hug me. What's gotten into you?"

As Keisha pulls away from him she says, "I will answer all your questions after you answer one of mine. Are you aware that Azula has escaped?"

Both Korin and Zuko's eyes widen, and then Zuko asks, "How in the world do you know about that Keisha?"

"Because she came to the Southern Water Tribe, demanded that dad came out, then discovered I was the new Avatar, said she would leave the village alone if I went with her, I overheard her mention to some of her guards that she was planning on killing me, so then I had to escape. It is safe to assume that you knew she had escaped, I will tell you the rest after dinner, I'm starved and I am sure that these girls standing over here are too," replies Keisha.

"You are correct to assume that we knew of Azula's escape. I should have known she come looking for Aang, it did cross my mind, but then I remembered that Aang had passed away and thought that it was safe. I totally forgot that you were the Avatar," Zuko scolds at himself.

"Don't worry, it's my fault she found out I was the new Avatar, I should have kept my mouth shut. You know, after I was done talking to Iroh and Toph, I was planning on visiting the Fire Nation, but it would seem you have made my trip a little easier by being here. Now, let's have dinner and I will tell you about my journey so far," suggests Keisha.

So as they were having dinner Keisha told them about her little escapade since she escaped from Azula's ship, they were quite up until she mentioned Bronte. "Who's Bronte?" asks Korin.

"Oh, she's my Animal Guide," replies Keisha as though it was the most obvious thing in the world.

"You have an Animal Guide? Wow, what is it?" asks Korin.

"The Unagi."

"Th…the…Unagi?"

"Yes, the Unagi is my Animal Guide; if you want you can meet her tomorrow since I plan on going to visit her at the harbour. Would you like to go?" asks Keisha.

"Definitely."

"Anyway, Keisha you rode the Unagi all the way to Ba Sing Se and then came here, which leads us to now?" asks Zuko.

"Yeah, pretty much, though I think there may be something missing from that explanation. Oh well, Korin do you want to go for a walk around Ba Sing Se before we go to bed?" asks Keisha.

"Absolutely," replies Korin.

"Don't stay out to late," says Milly as Korin and Keisha leave the room.

"We won't," they say together.

"I feel as though something is going to happen to them and I'm not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing," mentions Milly.

"I agree," says Iroh and Zuko in unison.

I am sorry everyone for not updating the story for 7 weeks, I know, not since Easter. I feel ashamed, but mummy dearest never gave me much of an opportunity to upload the next chapter. In other words; I haven't had time. Gomen, gomen. I could probably say thank-you in many other languages other than English and Japanese, but that won't make a difference now will it.

Anyway, review please, and since I haven't been typing for a while, any constructive criticism is welcome and any ideas to make any of my chapters better is to.

Well that is all I have to say. Bye for now.