Avatar: Macai's Journey

Chapter 63: Water Showdown Part 1

Firelord Zuko, General Mak, Ty Lee, and Suki have been rescued from the clutches of Zerrel's vicious collective. Elsewhere, DOJ leaders Haresh and Solven plot for a way to spread discord within the Water Tribes. The duo waits in a light grey room. Several dark grey stone chairs are in the room and there is a long dark grey table beside them. Their hideout is located in a space between the northern and central water tribe territories.

Solven is on the right side of the room while Haresh leans back in his seat. Two guards with dark grey masks wait outside of the door with steel spears. Haresh comments, "It is going to take a bit of time to break down the work Katara and Sokka did in the past. The discord between the Northern and Southern tribes was there, then they united them."

Solven: "Their increased unity is an abomination. Even the Earth Kingdom forces have assisted the Southern Tribe in its economic development."

Haresh replies, "Still it is all-new, meaning it's not very stable. We still have time to weaken their ranks. I've already sent a team of two of my finest agents to rip that unity apart. In addition to that, I've brought a friend to help even the playing field." A Northern Water Tribe duke steps forward.

The man has dark brown straight hair, tan skin, arctic blue eyes, narrow shoulders, large calves, small ears, and a long nose. The man is in his early fourties. Haresh: "This is Yujeku, a water tribe noble who has influence over one of the largest growing corporations in the Northern Water Tribe."

Solven: "How does he intend to aid us?"

Haresh smiles, "You'll see."

A Closer Look
One sunny morning, the Northern Water Tribe officials have a meeting outside. The tribe consists of several tall light blue ice buildings and snow covers the landscape. An audience of civilians watches in the distance. Northern Water Tribe Chieftain emerges. Two Water Tribe Guardians walk beside him with their battle armor, advanced shields, and long spears.

The Water Tribe Chieftain's name is Arnook. He has medium-length black hair, tan skin, blue eyes, a small beard, medium attached ears, and a thin frame. The chieftain wears blue robes with white markings.

Chieftain Arnook: "It has been a privilege serving the public. Let us all rejoice as we enter a new era of peace."

The crowd cheers but a man in the audience yells, "PEACE!! What peace? The Fire Nation Capital was just sacked and Zuko was taken prisoner!"

Arnook attempts to calm the man, "Zuko has been rescued."

Another man yells, "What if they attack them again?! What if they attack us next?!!" The crowd begins to argue.

Arnook shouts and waves his hands, "ENOUGH!! The only solution to a century of violence is the pursuit of peace. It might not be an easy route and we will experience bumps in the road but it will work in the long run."

Yujeku steps forward with two men beside him. Yujeku's guards have dark purple capes. Yujeku: "No Chieftain!! We can't bank on peace when our enemies are bent on violence and constantly attack us. If we are to survive this cruel world, we need to stay on top of our enemy's the way the Fire Nation was. As we plan for peace, the Southern Water Tribe plans for revenge. We should conquer them now while we have the time."

The crowd argues. Chieftain Arnook groans, "Have you lost your mind?! We can't just attack people without probable cause. That would violate international law and the Avatar would search for us."

Yujeku interrupts, "No one has seen the Avatar in the last four months. Now is the time, we will be ready when he comes back!"

Arnook: "You will also make us a target to the Earth Kingdom and Fire Nation."