Ch 4 fighters and dates

Su looked at the mountains surrounding her city. She also know they would be vital to the defense of the city. But where Ezra sought to put artillery guns and machineguns on the mountains, Su decided to move the entire city of Zaofu into the mountains.

But there were many problems. Time was a problem, because they were now under constant threat of a zombie invasion. Also, how to guarantee the safety of those inside the mountain. Water and food would run out, and trying to find more could prove disastrous. Ammo could also prove problematic.

To solve the problem, she had Asami arrived at the city to provide a solution. And Asami had a solution.

"I can provide weapons from republic city. Enough to last a while. But if we were to arm the city itself, turn it into a fortress of metal, you'll be safe from the zombies." Asami said.

"I don't have enough metal benders, or soldiers to fortify the city." Su said.

"Then you're in luck." Asami replied.

"How?" Su wondered.

"You got Ezra and Lin in the city. They can pull strings to help fortify the city." Asami said.

It would take time to get a full force from republic city to Zaofu. So we focused on putting heavy artillery guns, left over from Kuvira's empire, into the mountain range. It was hard and lengthy work.

Me and Lasky went over plans with Baatar and Asami to build an air-force. We wanted a small yet mobile force. The two engineers quickly came up with blueprints for several aircraft. One was a small rocket fighter. It was called the BI-1 rocket fighter.

"One problem though. The rocket engine will eat up fuel real quick, so that's out of the option." Asmai said, putting the blueprints away.

"I got another blueprint." Baatar said.

He opened the blueprint and showed a swept-wing canard propeller-pusher plane. It was called the J7W Shinden.

"Canards will give enhanced maneuverability. And the propeller engine is more maintenance friendly than any jet engine we have right now. What kind of weapons will it have?" I asked.

"Two 30mm cannons, and bombs under the wings." Baatar said.

"Okay. Produce the Shinden. As many as possible. And make one BI-1 rocket fighter. I have something in mind." I said.

"What is it?" Asami asked.

"Configure it so an airbender can use the jet. Vents going from the cockpit to the engine where air can get thru." I explained.

"Like a ramjet. Good idea." Baatar said.

Along with making weapons and defenses for when the zombies attacked, me and Lin also had to get Lasky and Kya on a date. Well, it fell to Lin to pull it off. I was busy testing the new fighters.

"Hey Ezra, you taking the BI-1 out for a flight?" Lasky asked.

"Correct. Take a Shinden up in the air, and we'll dogfight. Best way to test the new fighters." I said.

4,000 feet in the air, and we started the fight. Lasky pursued me first, he kept on every maneuver I did. And that fact that I could force the BI-1 to maneuver was a miracle of itself.

"Enough of this." I muttered, and opened the throttle.

On the ground, Kya and Lin and a few others were watching the dogfight.

"So who's who?" Kya asked.

"Ezra is flying the rocket jet, and Lasky is flying prop." Lin said.

A sonic boom was heard as I broke the sound barrier, leaving Lasky in the dust.

"Come on, kid. Take the shot." I said, as I headed towards Lasky head on. If Lasky was to pull the trigger and fire live rounds, I'd be dead.

Lasky pursued me thru the canyon, I yawing the plane left and right, preventing Lasky from getting a kill.

"Hold on you, bastard." Lasky growled, and pulled the trigger.

30mm paintball rounds screamed from his airplane, and barely missed the wing of my jet.

"Two can play at that game." I said.

I pulled the throttle back and pulled the stick back a hair. Lasky flew over me, and I pursued him. I put the gun piper on Lasky and pulled the trigger. 20mm paintball rounds impacted Lasky's fighter, signaling a kill.

"That's a kill, Lasky. Flying that prop against a jet. You're a damn good pilot." I said.

"Thank you, sir." Lasky said.

We landed our planes at the airport, where Kya and Lin greeted us.

"That's a hell of an airshow." Kya said.

"Best way to get something ready, is to test it." I said.

The four of us decided to go out and eat that evening. The restaurant wasn't Kwong's Cuisine, but was good food.

"Just like Kwong's, right Ezra?" Lin asked.

"Yeah. Just like Kwong's." I said.

"How'd you get in that restaurant?" Kya asked.

Lin pointed to herself, smiling.

The talking soon turned towards the fight, and the zombies.

"I have to admit, that jet flew better than I thought. I have a few adjustments in mind." I said.

"What kind?" Kya asked.

"Swept wings. That'll make it faster and more maneuverable." I said.

"So what do you think of the zombie threat?" Lin asked.

"Simple. Kill them before they kill us. Now me, I'd carpet bomb the earth kingdom with spirit vine bombs, but since we don't have them…" I started.

As the night went on, Kya and Lasky left to enjoy a walk.

"I hope they're okay." Lin said.

"Don't worry. I know Lasky. He'll take things slowly." I said, as me and Lin left the restaurant and headed to our apartment.

Lasky and Kya prove me wrong that night. In Kya's room, Kya rode Lasky as he was bucking his hips to match her thrusts. Lasky clenched his hands, trying to hold out as long as he could. Being his first time having sex, he climaxed as Kya climaxed at the same time.

Breathing heavily, Lasky pulled Kya closer and kissed her. As they were kissing, Kya said "You really are a virgin."

"Not anymore." Lasky smirked, kissing her again. Kya also smirked, and started ride Lasky again.

Next morning, we were all in Su's estate, having breakfast. Lasky and Kya shared a quick look and blushed. Me and Lin quickly caught on that they tied the knot last night.

"Hey, Tenzin. I got news." Kya said, as Tenzin came in.

"What is it Kya?" Tenzin asked.

"I'm dating Lasky." Kya said, pulling Lasky close.

Tenzin froze in his spot. He looked at Kya and Lasky. He didn't think Kya would date a younger man. He looked at me and Lin. Then back at Kya and Lasky. Then he remembered. He was older than Pema. And to top it all off, we were in the middle of a world war against the zombies. Tenzin fainted from it all and fell on his back.

Varrick and Zhu Li came into the dining room, hearing the commotion.

"Zhu Li, help me do the thing." Varrick said, grabbing Tenzin's arms.

It then occurred to me. Was Zaofu the only safe city left in the earth kingdom?