The Deserter

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Sky's POV

Today was the fire festival. I was so excited! Zuko was taking me to a fire nation colony to celebrate it. It was my favourite festival in the whole wide world. The masks, dancing and acts. They were all so beautiful, the only time the fire nation showed its true colours. I got up and dressed as the sun was barely visible in the sky. I made the whole crew breakfast (even the cook) that consisted of traditional fire festival foods. When everybody came in for breakfast they were all pleasantly surprised by my cooking! I never cooked while on the ship, so everyone assumed I couldn't cook. But I could. I giggled in my head will I watched everyone fall in love with their food.

The other reason I made them food is to tell them about the baby, I laid out the food in the form of a baby, but nobody noticed. So, it was time for plan B) Say there will be no alcohol on the ship for about 6 months. That will get their attention. "So, what does everybody think of the food?" I asked. They all did something to show they liked it. "I also would like to tell you all we won't be having any alcohol this fire festival. Or on the ship for at less six months." I stated. Everybody looked either shocked, confused or angry. "And Zuko here will tell you why. Isn't that right my prince." I said that with a small smirk working its way to my face. All the crew's eyes were now on Zuko.

Zuko looked confused for a second but realisation washed upon his face. "Sky is about 3 months pregnant. So, we would appreciate it if you don't have any alcohol on the ship till when the baby's born or we've captured the Avatar." Zuko said. The crew sat in silence for a moment, taking in the information, before breaking out into cheers, whistles and applause. I walked over to stand beside Zuko, he put his arm around my waist, as we stood in front of the crew with happy smile on my face while Zuko had a hint of a smile on his.

~This time skip is brought to you by Sokka and Aang's mask swap~

Still Sky's POV

Zuko and I walked around the festival. I loved it. I was holding onto Zuko's arm and leant my head to rest on his shoulder. It was getting dark and all the fireworks had already been shown. We were about to leave when... "Lady Sky! Oh, Agni I'm so glad to see you!" I looked toward the person who said that to see the Mayor of the colony walking towards me. "Why may I ask?" I said. "We need someone to sing close the festival and the singer that was supposed to do it got sick. And everyone in the fire nation or knows of the fire nation know that you are a beautiful singer. Please say you will sing for us." He said with pleading eyes. I looked over to see Zuko's face, it told me not to do it, but my conscious told me to do it. "Okay, I'll do it." I answered. "Thank you. Thank you very much for doing this." I nodded my head.

The mayor leaded the way to a stage for me to sing on. "Ladies and gentlemen, we have a very special guest sing close the festival this year. May I introduce to you the Lady Sky!" The Mayor introduced me. I then walked onto the stage leaving Zuko to watch from the crowd. "Today I'll be sing a song called Fire, fire."I started to sing my song:

Almost thought we made it home,

But we don't know this place at all,

That's enough now dry your tears

It's been a long eleven years

Fire, fire, fire!

Fire from the tongues of liars,

You're ashamed of where you're from,

Crying 'cause your father's drunk

We can't die because we're young

At least that's what we heard in a song

Fire, fire, fire!

Fire from the tongues of liars,

Fire, fire, fire!

Fire from the tongues of liars

You're ashamed of what you've done,

Crying 'cause your father's wrong

Trying to be something new,

You'll feel that you were something to prove

What you confuse for glory's fire

Is fire from the tongues of liars.

What you confuse for glory's fire

Is fire from the tongues of liars.

Oh send your rain

Fire, fire, fire!

Fire from the tongues of liars,

(oh send your rain)

Fire, fire, fire!

Fire from the tongues of liars

(oh send your rain)

Fire, fire, fire!

Fire from the tongues of liars,

(oh send your rain)

Fire, fire, fire!

Fire from the tongues of liars

You're afraid of who you are (you're ashamed of where you're from)

Crying 'cause your father's gone (fire from the tongues of liars)

Dreaming 'til you hit the truth (we can't die because we're young)

You'll find that you've nothing to lose (fire from the tongues of liars)

You'll find that you've nothing to prove

Once done Zuko and I walked back to the ship and went to bed. This was one of the best days of my life. I'm glad that I shared it with Zuko.

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