Avatar: The Legend of Anzen Hyriu, Book 1: The Legend of Beifen

Chapter 15

Chapter 15

City of Suspicion

I woke and went to see if Hiko was awake as well. I was surprised to see he was already dressed. I went back to my room, got ready for school, and cleaned up. I put on a deep blue robe with a sky blue shirt underneath. When I got downstairs, I saw Hiko had made himself a quick breakfast.

"Well, someone's on top of things today," I said as I walked in.

"Urr ygh," Hiko tried to talk with his mouth full. He chewed, swallowed and tried again, "Oh yeah. Well, I wanted to get to training early for once."

"Ah, I see," I said as I made myself breakfast.

"Where were you yesterday? Everyone was looking for you. Chief Arnook even stationed guards at the house," Hiko said.

"Oh, I was at the air temple. The Chief ordered me to practice for the celebration there," I explained.

"Then how come he acted like he didn't know where you were?" Hiko asked puzzled.

"Um, I don't know," I said and started eating.

"Humph, grown-ups are weird," Hiko stated.

"Well said, little brother," I said with a smile.

He left for practice, and I finished up. I went up stairs and got my school bag. I glanced at my sword, which I had placed on my dresser; it was as amazing as ever. I walked outside and breathed in the cool air. I started to walk. The sun was rising, turning the sky a mixture of pink, orange, yellow, and blue. Here and there were streaks of white clouds. There was a gentle breeze.

I met up with Lina and Tekton, who also asked where I had been. I simply said I had taken a visit to Heiwa Valley. In class, I sat down next to Koluk. About half of the seats were still open.

"Hey, man," he said, "What in the world was going on yesterday? I didn't get a chance to ask you last night."

"Oh, yeah that," I said laughing a little. "I'll tell you later."

"Good morning, Hyriu," said an unexpected familiar voice.

I turned and saw Hana sitting down next to me, "Um, Hana, what are you doing in here?"

"Oh, my classes got changed. Now I have every class with you," she smiled.

I glanced at Koluk. Had I just awoken a crazed beast that used to be in a deep slumber, but now it got a taste of blood and was in frenzy?

"Oh, great," I said unenthusiastically.

In History, we learned more about the Great Civil War. Hana was being her usual self saying things like, 'Oh, Hyriu, that robe really brings out your eyes. You should wear it more often.' I simply replied, 'Okay.' She also said, 'Your hair looks so good. What is your secret?' 'Um, sleeping.' is what I said to that one, Koluk nearly fell out of his chair. Her comments got so excessive that Mr. Zhen split us up because we were 'disrupting the class,' which was fine with me. I welcomed the peace and quiet. Hana on the other hand, did not look too happy. I could see Taruk looking at me. I remembered what he had said when I was coming back from Heiwa Valley. For once, I couldn't read his face.

Astronomy was much the same, except Hana wasn't moved away from me. I didn't know if I could handle this much Hana. One class maybe, but all of them, not so much.

By the time Myths and Legends class came along, I was ready to hurl her off the Meditation Tower. Four classes of 'Hyriu, I love your hair,' 'Hyriu, I love your eyes,' 'Hyriu, isn't this great?' so I was very surprised when she didn't sit next to me. She sat down a few seats over. I wasn't complaining. Fai and Lina sat down; Lina's hair was in its usual braid down her left shoulder.