The Unpredictable Fire Adventurers [General Iroh II x Reader] [Legend of Korra]

『ah she's a fighter

A/N: Okay so I got everything planned and ready to go for the last of this story. Thank you to everyone who are new and old to the story. I promise we are almost there, thank you for sticking around! <3

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Hammy's stare from afar has you on edge. He sits upright on Tonraq's shoulder as the burly man enjoys his breakfast in front of you. Iroh, who sits beside you, does everything in his power to keep his gaze on the food before him. Meanwhile, Haku just chatters away about what he learnt at the temple, unaware of the odd atmosphere.

"So, Iroh... You never returned to the bed," Tonraq speaks up with an arched eyebrow.

Iroh drops his spoon into the bowl of soup causing him to click his tongue. When he glances up at the mess he's made, he feigns a bewildered look. "I did?"

Haku strokes his barely-there beard as he recalls the night. "No, he's right. You went to shower and then said you were going to see how [Name] was doing. Then... you vanished."

Iroh coughs into his hand as his body squirms. "I did return late, but it was because I couldn't stop talking to her." He returns to eating his soup, "That's it."

"Talking, eh?" Tonraq now sets his sight on you. Your hand shakes viciously enough that the soup begins to spill all over the table. "Is that so?"

"Y-Yes!" you exclaim as your eyes remain glued to the table's surface. You halt any attempt at an explanation as Tenzin sets himself down beside Tonraq. Unsure of how to proceed, a heavy atmosphere looms over the group.

Tenzin, being unaware of the conversation, enjoys his breakfast with a hum to his actions. When his attention briefly passes on to you, he remembers his sneaky prank. "Did you enjoy your sleeping arrangement?"

You flinch. As much as you want to give him hell, your night ended up being far more enjoyable than you anticipated. "Yes."

"Why do you ask her?" Tonraq inquires.

Tenzin sends you a sly smile. "I made her sleep in the closet by herself." He appears oblivious of the suspicions he's created as he chuckles to himself and continues his breakfast. The rest of the group eyes you both.

"By yourself, huh?" Tonraq says quietly.

Haku gasps at the implications. "BY YOURSELF?!"

You throw your spoon down and give out a huff. "I wasn't alone, okay? Iroh kept me company and n-nothing happened!"

Tenzin now understands the flow of conversation and gives you a pointed stare. "I hope there wasn't any funny business while here on the temple."

"Funny business?" In comes Pema, holding her tray with a curious smile. "Also, good morning, Master Tenzin and friends."

Only Tenzin gives her any greeting as the rest of the group begins to fight amongst themselves. Tonraq and Haku demand the details of your so-called long conversation last night, while you and Iroh just sputter and try to dodge around several questions.

No one notices Hammy parkour from head to head until he finds a way up into the ceiling. From there, he uses all his force to become a rodent bullet, aiming straight down to Iroh's head.

'SPLASH'

"O-Oh no, Iroh!" you cry out. Iroh harshly went face first into his breakfast while Hammy remains victorious on top of the boy's head. It's then that you realize that the whole temple has been eyeing the group angrily, and you send them a sheepish grin.

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"Yeah, it's definitely best to head out now," you laugh nervously as the group readies for their departure at the temple's entrance. The acute stares of the acolytes is more than enough of a reason. No one wanted a group of loud teenagers wreaking havoc at the temple.

No one utters a word in protest, but at the sound of a giant bison readying to land near them, they pause their actions. Curious gazes glance upward at the sky. "Is that... Aang?" Iroh gasps. He shields the sun's rays with the cup of his hand. When Aang's gentle face comes into view, Iroh grins. "It is!"

Your screech of excitement falls on deaf ears as the sounds of the acolytes rushing to get two seconds with the Avatar pierce through the quiet temple. The moment his bison lands directly in front of the group, a line of acolytes begins to form.

Aang slides down from his bison, and you waste no time in cutting the line to address him. "MASTER AANG SIR!" you squawk out as you stand at attention with a salute.

Aang sends you a confused look. "Are you an air nomad now? You know you don't have to call me that if you aren't... Honestly, I'd rather people not call me that in first place, but the customs here are strict."

"Father!" Tenzin cuts in front of you. You hold back your desire to drop kick him and tell him to wait in line, but unfortunately, the boy has privileges and can see his dad whenever he wants... and you also didn't wait in line either. "You will not believe what they did to me!"

"Oh?" Aang appears more amused than worried.

Your hands reach out to stop Tenzin from blabbing, but the man flicks you away with a small amount of airbending, forcing you to the end of the line beside Pema. "This girl and her friends kidnapped me! They used rope and tape and just carried me on the back of their unagi."

"Ohhh, sounds fun!" Aang laughs. "Did you have fun?"

"ABSOLUTELY NOT."

"He did!" you yell from the back. "He pulled a prank on me and everything!"

"IT WAS REVENGE!"

"Revenge?!" you smirk. "As an air nomad?? Wow, you sure aren't acting like an air guy, Tentacles?!"

"WHY ARE YOU STILL CALLING ME THAT?"

"Cause you lost real name privileges." You let out a chortle at his reddened face; however, you halt when Aang begins a private conversation with his son. By the look on their faces, you deem it to be serious and enough for you to stop the teasing.

"Excuse me?" You turn to face Pema. "Are you his girlfriend?"

"Ah. No... Big time no." You cannot even laugh at the confusion. "My boyfriend is that boy over there with the great set of hair."

She nods as she's lost in her thoughts. "I see."

Her interest peaks your curiosity. "If you like him, you should fight for him."

"I-I couldn't possibly!" She shakes her head. "I know he is taken."

"So what?" you shrug. "My boyfriend was kinda engaged and BAM! I swooped in and stole him from this Fire Nation beauty." Okay, so that isn't truly your story, but you are aiming to send trouble Tenzin's way. Think of it as revenge for his prank.

Your story inspires a certain fight in the girl, one you didn't think she had. The sight brings a smile to your lips. 'Here comes havoc, Tentacles!'