Avatar: Macai's Journey

Chapter 47: Transcending Passions Part 1

Asad kneels inside of a Fire Nation military office room. The Fire Nation Intelligence Director Goshal stands over him, "Rise Commander Asad, the new leader of the 31st Company!" Asad savors the moment, he has aspired to hear those words for years now, even before his knowledge of Macai.

Asad comments, "With all due respect sir, I want a new unit name."

Goshal asks, "A new unit name? You think the traitor Macai deserves that unit's name?"

Asad shakes his head, "Macai has tarnished the 31st's legacy, it will be remembered by his reputation."

Goshal counters, "Then change it."

Asad ponders, "On second thought, my victory will be that much better if I destroy them and take the title for myself. I just need to think of a nickname to go with it."

Goshal: "Whatever floats your boat."

Asad: "The Indignation Unit."

Goshal: "It's done. Your Indignation Unit will hunt down the remnants of the 31st, but first I must make sure you all are prepared."

Asad asks, "What will be done?"

Goshal presses his hands together, "The Unit has roughly been split in half, so I'm going to give you several of the finest sailors and marines in the Fire Nation to join your ranks."

Asad: "But sir, we all won't be unified. They don't have that same bond and level of cohesion."

Goshal: "But I'm giving you the numbers advantage over them. Are you not competent enough to utilize that?"

Asad falls silent. Goshal: "I will also give new weapons, armor, and equipment before you clash with them. I doubt they will use their classic gear anyway. There is one other thing."

Asad: "We need a new ship. They took the Prompt Adjudicator."

Goshal: "You will get a new battleship. It has new prime steam engines, making it faster than the Prompt Adjudicator. It has a similar range with its cannons and a similar telescope. However, this ship will have a tougher hall and more guns. It is 75 meters wide and 280 meters long. I call it the Eradicator."

Asad: "Excellent, where can we expect to meet our enemies?"

Goshal: "One step at a time Asad, we believe you may face them very soon so you will need to begin training with your new team immediately. But I also have not told you about the last condition. I will personally monitor your actions from the distance in a scout ship called the Impending Fury. The Impending Fury is only 20 meters wide and 50 meters long. It is operated by several Intel Workers, but it most importantly holds a squad of Intel Troopers who will accompany me. If anything goes wrong, my squad will personally intervene."

Asad responds, "Just one squad?"

Goshal: "Intel Troopers are elite special forces. They are the best of the best Asad. They are not only firebending masters. They are firebending masters known for their ruthlessness, bravery, and devotion. If you or anyone in your team gets out of hand, you will face our wrath."

Asad: "Thank you, sir." Commander Asad exits the room and the new Captain Basin follows him as they walk through the halls of the building. The walls are white, the ceiling is dark red, and the floor is black.

Basin: "Well, how'd it go?"

Asad: "It went alright, but they're going to watch us on the sidelines."

Basin: "No matter, we'll make short work of Macai's forces."

Asad: "They're also filling in the rest of our team, so we'll outnumber them two to one."

Basin: "I wonder if those new recruits are also placed to keep us in check. I bet they're particularly loyal to Ozai's command."