Hey guys! Sorry this chapter is kinda short and well, boring, but I'm running out of ideas for the traveling part but once Mitsuki and Temeharo reach their destination it will be epic! Can't wait! Anywho, read on my minions! Enjoy and Happy Hunting!
Chapter6: Rescue And An Ambush
One word.
Who knew one word could hold so much joy, so much happiness, a rescue. A rescue by one word; Badgermoles.
A couple of Badgermoles, who've probably been living down in the caves had come to Mitsuki and Temeharo's rescue. Badgermoles were the first Earth Benders, that's where Earth Bending was learned, from Badgermoles.
And now that bending ability was a life saver for Mitsuki and Haro. The Badgermoles had bended the rocks that were blocking the only exit for Mitsuki and Haro.
And now the two spirits joyfully followed the Badgermoles to the correct path that led to the other side of the waterfall.
As they stepped out they had to block their eyes from the sun, and still blink a few times before their eyes finally adjusted to the intense light.
They started laughing as the warmth of the sun surrounded them, and it's light practically blinded them.
"I guess living in a cave for a day will kind of mess up your eyes," Haro said laughingly.
"Yeah, I guess," Mitsuki replied, looking at him anxiously. "So, do you still have the key?" She asked, becoming serious.
Haro smiled and for an answer pulled from his pocket the small obsidian object.
"Now lets go find us a vault," He said, grinning from ear to ear. Mitsuki had no arguments, the two spirits started out on foot to find the memories, so glad to of been rescued.
Meanwhile, Shang, Ty Lee, and Jintzu had made it well beyond Republic City and now wandered the woodlands. They'd only stopped once and that was to eat lunch, but now it was growing dark and Ty Lee was getting awfully tired.
Shang seemed to be keeping his eyes on Jintzu, and Jintzu didn't seem the least bit tired. Ty Lee had thought once that he may be a spirit, but he said no.
She'd even wondered if he was any kind of bender but hadn't asked yet. Now all she wondered was if he was ever gonna stop for sleep.
She groaned as her ostrich-horse jumped over a log, shaking her violently in her saddle.
Shang turned back to look at his wife. She seemed so tired and out of it, he turned back to see Jintzu still pushing ahead.
"Hey! Don't you think we should stop?" Shang shouted to their leader. "I think some of us are tired," He said, moving aside so Jintzu could see Ty Lee falling asleep on her mount.
Jintzu grumbled and then stopped in a slight clearing. The men hopped off their animals and Shang went to help Ty Lee off hers.
She literally fell into his arms, her eyes closed but she quickly forced them open.
"Where- what's going on?" She asked a bit frightened.
Shang chuckled sadly and kissed her cheek. "We're gonna make camp here, don't worry just sleep." He whispered. She sat down and Shang led all three ostrich-horses to a log and tied them up so they wouldn't wander off.
Jintzu had already made a fire and was now cooking something over it.
Shang got out the sleeping bags and set up his and Ty Lee's beds. He didn't eat anything but just lied down next to Ty Lee and the couple soon dozed off.
Hours later, at almost midnight there was a rustling in the forest close to where Ty Lee, Shang and Jintzu were camped. It was a band of spirits crossed over to the mortal world, leading them was the one and only Great Terror, in his human form he held a sword in his hand and a shield in the other.
The three sleeping campers had no idea they were about to be ambushed. The fire was nearly out, nothing but a spark and a few embers in the little pit.
Jintzu was alone on one side of the fire, and Shang and Ty Lee slept soundly on the opposite side. None of them awoke at the twigs snapping or leaves rustling, Great Terror and his men had the advantage.
They charged out, tackling Shang and taking Ty Lee captive. The men tied them up to a tree with strong rope and gawked at how easy this was.
"What do you want?!" Shang shouted, eyeing one of them angrily. Ty Lee was in a panic, for on her side of the tree they were both bound to, Great Terror stood in front of her smirking arrogantly
"I should've known!" Shang accused, glaring at Jintzu who wasn't bound or gagged, he just stood around with the rest of them.
"Whoa, calm down ok. Altoru's a great guy, he just needs your help." Jintzu said, looking at Shang pleadingly.
"No! I knew we never should've trusted you! Traitor!" He yelled out, his face reddening in anger as he squirmed to get out of his bonds.
"It's ok I'm not going to kill you or your families," Great Terror said soothingly, as he stroked some of Ty Lee's hair. She jerked her head away from his cold hands.
"Please, I need your help, I beg for your help!" He said, getting on his knees.
Ty Lee glared at him. "Never." She whispered.
Altoru sighed and stood up. "Then I'll let you go," He said. Ty Lee looked at him sharply. He would never just let them go.
"If you won't help me I have no use for you," He said, coming at her with a knife. She closed her eyes and braced for impact. But nothing happened.
She opened her eyes to see Altoru cutting the ropes.
They fell to the ground, releasing Ty Lee and Shang.
Shang quickly took his wife by the hand and pulled her close. Altoru handed them the reins to an ostrich-horse with sad eyes.
Ty Lee watched him closely incase it was a trick.
But it wasn't a trick. He let them ride off without saying anything. He let them go. Why? Ty Lee wondered.
They rode all the way back to Republic City, arriving there at daybreak. They went directly to Air Temple Island, eighteen-year old Kya opened the door. She smiled at them and let them in, where Pema came running at them and hugged both their legs.
Ty Lee laughed and picked up her daughter. "Mommy! Daddy! I missed you!" The five year old squealed.
Ty Lee held her close and rocked her back and forth. "We've missed you too," She said, kissing her cheek.
Shang wrapped his hands around both of them and smiled. He hoped with everything he was that Altoru would leave them alone. Forever.
But that hope was soon crushed as he saw who was standing in Aang's living room. The very man they'd just run from in the forest, Altoru.