The Second Avatar Book 1: Water

Chapter 12: The Past of Lies

I set out for my journey to find out what I could become and see if I could find myself in the process. It reminded me of when I was working my way to becoming a General in the Fire nation; it was just a bit hard but worth it, nonetheless.

Iroh "Love, are you sure you want to do this? I don't want you to get hurt or worse; you could get found out, my dear. I'm scared for you."

I said, "You put in word for me, correct, Uncle?"

Iroh nodded, looking ready to cry. I go up to him, hugging him, and then I remembered I needed to cut my hair, so I grab my sword and cut my hair just enough for me to tie it up.

I said, "Uncle, I am grateful for you helping me; you could get in trouble for helping in the first place, so thank you, you've been a father figure my whole life, and the fact that you trust me so much I don't think I can ever repay you."

Iroh "Here, take this. I have a similar one to Zuko, and I was planning to give it to you once you finished your training, but I want you to have something that will remind you of me."

I walk into a village next to a port where I see fire nation ships, and that's when I spot Uncle's boat, which brings a smile to my face looks like I'll have to wait until nightfall to sneak onto the ship.

I go into town to see if I could find anything that will make me look like I belong in the area. I find a dress that seems pretty fitting for a General, and I braid part of my hair.

I then remembered to keep my face hidden, so I pull my hood over my face and make my way down the streets, and soon I find the outskirts of the village and wait for night.

It is nighttime, and I walk to the ship; seeing no way in, I airbend my way onto the boat, making sure no one could see me. I landed with grace. I looked around, finding a door to go through, and I walked up to it just as a guard walked around the corner.

I walk and go behind the door to keep out of sight, waiting for the guard to go around the other corner, and once he does, I decided to go down the hall. I close my eyes, and I feel for Iroh's soul; slowly finding him, I start walking where he was.

I knock on the door and hear a come-in, so I walk right in to see Iroh and Zuko sitting around a table.

Iroh "Mizu, what are you doing here? Why would you do this?"

I said, "I've come to realize that I don't feel like running anymore; if you want, you can lock me up, I'll come willingly."

Zuko "What's the catch?"

I said, "No catch, you have me fair a square, no strings attached."

Zuko "I don't know whether I feel happy or confused. Are you sure you're okay?"

I said, "I know what I'm doing, Zuko. Are you going to take me in or not?"

Iroh "I will not allow him to lock you up; you will be our guest just until we figure out what we want to do with you, plus she's a general she could help us."

Zuko "Yeah, she might come in handy when it comes to Commander Zhao; she could help us pass him."

I said, "Then it's a deal. I'll stay willingly and give you help to pass, Commander asshole, and you don't lock me up fair trade."

Zuko "Don't think you run this ship; it's mine, so don't forget who you're talking to when I call for you; you come got it?"

I said, "If I remember correctly, I am above you, I could take your ship from you, but because I'm nice, I'll play along with this; you are in charge, act."