The Other Iceberg Boy

Chapter 6: Leaving the North

I sat atop a glacier, overlooking Pakku's training grounds. Katara is excelling in training, and Aang is slacking off. Sokka prefers to spend his time with Yue, which is quite obvious their feelings to one another.

I stood up, and slid down the glacier, using the ice as a hook. I landed at the back to the training grounds, and walked forward. I tilted my head, as an Ice Spike whizzed past me.

Katara's Opponent was then put into a frozen waterfall, encased in ice. "Congratulations, Katara. You have advanced faster than any of my students. You have shown me that with compassion, hard work, and determination, you can do anything," Pakku said.

"Told you she should be here," I announced, causing Pakku to jump in fright. "Master Perseus. I didn't realize your presence," Pakku apologized. I just rolled my eyes.

"Aang! At attention!" I called. Aang appeared in front of me, standing straight and holding a determined expression. "I would expect the Avatar, especially someone of your attitude, to take such training in the Elements seriously. Unfortunately, I am mistaken. I would force you to stay here, and give a ruthless form of training, but we do not have such luxuries. Katara, you are going to have to train Aang, so long as Pakku claims you a high enough level to discontinue your training," I said.

"She is," Pakku piped up. I nodded. "Aang, if you could go inform Chieftain Arnook of our departure time, and a list of supplies we could use, that would be all for today, and I can give a day to prepare for your training," I said. Aang immediately ran off, a snow-smoke trail behind him.

"Master Pakku, thank you for training Katara," I said, bowing. He bowed in gratitude. "Katara, I hope you did take some lessons in Healing? It is a useful skill to have, especially in a world at war," I said. "Yes, I did take some classes. Though, I'm not very good at it," Katara replied.

"A friend once told me, you can train and train, but the real world is where you find out if you're any good," I said, as I flash of gold hair, and gray eyes flashed in my head.

Katara nodded, and walked off. "Pakku. I am aware of the transaction you had with her in secret that ended with a hug. I was wondering what that was?" I asked. "Her necklace. It is a Northern Water Tribe Betrothal Necklace. She said it was passed from her Grandmother, to her Mother, to her. I made it for her Grandmother long ago," Pakku explained.

"I see. Thank you, Pakku. That is all," I said, then walked off.

Time Skip:

We loaded our supplies on Appa, who had been living like a King for our time here. Sokka and Yue had a long, Private goodbye, to which Sokka briskly came out without a word.

Arnook, Yue, and Pakku waved us off, as Appa flew away. "That was a nice time there, but we've had too long to relax. We will wake up early from now on, and we will begin training first thing in the morning. Good luck to all of you," I said.

"Woah, All of us?!" Sokka complained. "Yes. Sokka, I will train you in endurance, agility, and hand-to-hand Combat. Katara will train Aang with the same training I give her. And I will also be training Appa in his endurance for flying, and running, along with combat, should he require it," I answered strictly.

All of them groaned, but didn't object. "Now, destination. Also, we should have certain occupations while on the...road? I would like to appoint myself as Chief Militaristic Advisor, and Combat Trainer," I suggested.

Everyone agreed. "Sokka, is like to appoint you to be in charge of our Supplies. Each Morning you will check inventory, and make lists for what we need to gather. I encourage you to do research of the world, to map out what is sold in areas, what geography we have to deal with, and territories owned by the Fire Nation. Along with that, calculate everything's weights, compared to Appa's strength, so we don't plummet, and he can have enough energy," I said.

"I thought, when you said he'd be in control of supplies, he'd be getting an easy job. I was about to complain, but not anymore," Katara said. Sokka just groaned.

"Katara, I am appointing you to be in charge of everyone. You will pinpoint our best time for meals, and will control waking up, and when we sleep. However, you do not have control over anything other than basic needs, and such," I said. She nodded.

"Aang, you are our Navigator. You have a wide range of knowledge when it comes to Geography, and you know Appa better than most. Make sure we get to our destination, and inform Sokka and Katara of where that is. We all need to depend on each other with this. If one of us makes a mistake, it could cost us a lot. I have trust you all will follow through, and won't disappoint," I said.

They all nodded. "Aang, destination?" I asked. "Uh..." Aang said, thinking. "Set us in the water so I can give you our current position," I said. "Anyone have a map?" I asked, as Aang lowered us down.

Sokka pulled out a map from one of the bags Arnook gave us. As soon as we landed in the water, I knew. I point to the North Sea, and a little East. "Then, how about we go...here?" Aang asked, pointing to a mountain inland.

"Ok, let's go then," I ordered. Yip Yip and away we go.