Part 33 (The Beach) [Book 3]

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This one's a little different, folks.

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"I'm so excited to spend the weekend on Ember Island!" Ty Lee announced, watching the waves splash around the sides of the boat. "It's going to be great to hand out on the beach and do nothing." She said happily.

"Doing nothing's a waste of time." Zuko snapped. He stood, walking over to the edge of the boat. "We're being sent away on a forced vacation. I feel like a child."

"Lighten up." Azula spoke. "So, Dad wants to meet with his advisors alone, without anyone else around. Don't take it personally."

"Doesn't your family have a house on Ember Island?" Ty Lee asked, turning to Azula.

"We used to come every summer when we were kids."

"That must have been fun!"

"That was a long time ago." Zuko muttered, looking away.

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"Welcome to Ember Island, kids." Lo and Li greeted simultaneously as the boat docked. They led everyone into a small house further up the shore.

"It smells like old lady in here." Zuko whispered, stepping inside.

"Gee. I wonder why." Mai deadpanned.

"Who are these two beautiful women?" Ty Lee questioned, pointing at an image on the wall.

"Can't you tell?" Lo asked sweetly.

"Lo and Li." Li informed, as they struck the same pose.

Zuko held his hand over his mouth, trying not to throw up.

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"Ooh! I love the seashell bedspread!" Ty Lee exclaimed, leaping onto a bed along the wall.

"Are you serious? It looks like the beach threw up all over it." Mai noted dryly.

"We know you kids are upset that you were forced to come here this weekend." Lo said.

Zuko looked around, eyeing all of the grotesque pink.

The color was everywhere.

"But Ember Island is a magical place." She continued. "Keep an open mind."

"Give it a chance." Li added.

"And it can help you understand yourselves and each other." They both informed.

"The beach has the most special way-" Lo began, picking up a stone from a nearby table and passing it to her twin.

"-Of smoothing even the most ragged edges." Li finished, stroking the smooth surface of the stone to further emphasize her point.

They both clapped. "Time to hit the beach!" They announced, pulling open their robes and revealing swim suits underneath.

Mai lifted her hand over Zuko's eyes.

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"Aang!" Toph yelled. "I know swimming is fun and all, but do you really think you should be exposing yourself like that?! Cover up!"

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