Avatar: Macai's Journey

Chapter 61: The Rescue Mission Part 1

Kanna, Rosh, Sonna, Dade, and Irina are talking in a den within the Prompt Adjudicator. Rosh is sitting in a seat while Sonna is sitting next to Dade. Irina is making tea and Kanna is eating an apple. Rosh: "I have mainly healed now; I'd love to give that guy Haresh a good bashing."

Dade: "Honestly, I wouldn't mind giving them a little break. I've had enough of the crazy missions, maybe they want a break too."

Kanna shakes her head, "I can't believe Hakato is dead. He was a nice guy."

Rosh: "Yeah, I liked the kid. Was a bit annoying at times, but he was a phenomenal soldier."

Dade: "To be fair, we're all annoying at times, no one is perfect."

Irina sips her tea, "Would anyone else like some tea?"

Rosh: "No thank you." The others shake their heads. Rosh: "This war is beginning to feel more and more real. I've lost far too many friends." Macai opens the door. Rosh: "What's the matter Commander? You look tense again."

Macai: "I've got bad news."

Rosh: "Aww great."

Macai: "The Fire Nation Capital has been sacked." Rosh starts laughing. Macai glares at his friend.

Rosh: "Oh wait, you're not joking? So they really sacked the Capital?"

Macai: "And to make matters worse."

Dade gulps, "Oh dear."

Macai: "Will you two man up, even the women aren't acting like this."

Sonna asks, "What's that supposed to mean?"

Macai: "Nothing."

Kanna replies, "For someone who dated Azula, I'd expect better from you."

Macai sighs, "To make matters worse the Capital has been sacked."

Rosh: "You just said that."

Macai: "Oh, what I meant to say is..."

Dade: "Oh no, I can't take it."

Macai sighs yet again, "Zuko has been captured."

Dade: "What?!!"

Rosh raises an eyebrow, "What about Ty Lee and Suki? Aren't they a part of his escort?"

Macai: "I don't know."

Rosh stands up and looks at Macai, "What do you mean you don't know?"

Macai snaps, "I DON'T KNOW!! All I know is that Zuko has been captured. Intel didn't tell me about them, but I know General Mak was also taken."

Rosh: "Of course, they're treating them as collateral damage. They only care about the top officers, this has to change. They're KYOSHI WARRIORS that's a big deal!"

Macai: "Please calm down."

Rosh: "Don't tell me to calm down."

Macai: "WE HAVE A MISSION TO DO, get a grip man."

Rosh pokes Macai in his chest, "Stop acting like a robot, these are our friends."

Macai: "Too much is at stake to play favorites right now, we must do what's right for the good of the nation. Rosh, we're not kids anymore. A lot of people are counting on us. We must handle this professionally."

Rosh sighs, "Still copying your father I see. Well, go on Mr. Eyre Jr. What's next?"

Dade pats Rosh on his back, "I know it's difficult, but the best thing they would want us to do is to follow Macai's orders." Rosh sighs.