The Banished Commander (ATLA fanfiction)

Three

Zara's P.O.V.

"Thank you for understanding," I say as they cut the ropes

"Thank you for forgiving us." One of the warriors says

"Of course. I know how it would've been difficult to figure if we were all good, just because of my clothing." I say

They all nod and I hear Sokka grumbling something behind me about the warriors being girls.

"Please forgive my brother here, he's not used to seeing girls stand up for their home," I say, glaring back at Sokka as he shuts up

"We understand. we would have assumed he was used to it as he is traveling with two girls." The girl named Suki says

"Maybe just us two. But he has a hard time processing it at times." I say

-~-

I'm walking around the town, listening to all the excited chatter about the avatar being back. I purse my lips and look around, trying to find Aang or Katara.

I spot Aang, only to see him surrounded by his most recent fan club.

I sigh and shake my head then head to the training hut that Suki told me about.

I reach the training hut and see Suki and the other girls training. I lean against the wall, watching them.

"Mind if I join you?" I ask

"I don't think that would be a problem," Suki says

"One thing though, I rather not have to follow the tradition," I say

"You're fine. Just try to keep up." She says

She hands me some fans then starts training up, I start to try to mimic their movements, not having the easiest time at first but soon catching on.

"Thanks, guys, I think some non-firebending moves might help me be able to fight," I say

"Of course. You can always play them into your bending." Suki says as we are walking back to the town

"You're right. I never really thought about that." I say

"Well, not everybody is already as experienced fighting without their bending as you are." She says

"Well hiding in the water tribe for as long as I did, it had its perks," I say

"Zara, we need to talk," Katara says

"Alright. I'll see you later Suki." I say

I follow Katara as we walk to the place we have been staying in.

"What's up, sweetie?" I ask

"Aang." She says "I think he's letting everything go to his head."

"At least I am not the only one who thinks that." I say "But he wants to stay for a little bit."

"What do you have against that?" She asks

"Huh? What do you mean?" I ask

"You were biting your lip when you said that, obviously something is bugging you about that." She says

I sigh and look out the window towards the sea, biting my lip again.

"I'm just afraid that word might have gotten to Zuko," I say

Zuko's P.O.V.

"Set course for Kyoshi island," I tell one of the crewmen

"Yes, sir." He says