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Post by Victim ~*of *~Circumstances on Apr 9, 2007 5:27:52 GMT -5
Riko finally got control of her laughter but as she quieted down she felt something weird in the air. It seemed as if the atmosphere was getting warmer and it most certainly wasn't caused by her. Were there other Firebenders in the vacinity? Was somebody going to try to rescue her?
"That was a very interesting trick! Where did you learn it from?"
Nokoro's question jolted her out of her reverie.
"Oh, it's nothing really. I made it up on the spot, just went with how I felt at the moment and singing thier hair off seemed like a fitting end to the joke. Don't worry though, the flame wasn't hot enough to even leave a mark on their skin. Firebending has alot to do with emotions which is why we spend so much time mastering ours."
In the distance she heard talking and promptly stopped to listen.
"Nokoro. Isn't that the Chief's speech?"
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Post by Mashnii on Apr 9, 2007 11:35:36 GMT -5
Aoi, meanwhile, was up on deck, humming to herself when she saw Maiku and Lan Shen leave. I better go catch up with them... she decided mentally.
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Post by Mike on Apr 9, 2007 12:23:22 GMT -5
Maiku's heart lept with joy as Lan Shen said yes. He smiled back and said,
"I can't wait." Then as the two of them were about to enter the prison, Maiku heard footsteps in the background. He turned his head slightly to see it was Aoi.
"We couldn't find you Aoi, I thought you were captued." Maiku said.
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Post by Escalus (Syn) on Apr 9, 2007 22:04:16 GMT -5
Riyan saw the one called Aoi, walking toward the others. "Well, It's almost time to introduce myself," he said under his breath, more or less wanting even more to confront what they where about to attempt.
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Post by Nokoro on Apr 9, 2007 23:38:16 GMT -5
After Nokoro asked his question, it seemed like she became surprised. She said, Oh, it's nothing really. I made it up on the spot, just went with how I felt at the moment and singing their hair off seemed like a fitting end to the joke. Don't worry though, the flame wasn't hot enough to even leave a mark on their skin. Firebending has a lot to do with emotions, which is why we spend so much time mastering ours. Then, after seemingly stopping to listen, she continued, Nokoro. Isn't that the Chief's speech? Nokoro felt a little sad because it reminded him that the war was on the brink of starting.
Yes, it's the Chief warning the citizens of the upcoming war. I already know all the information about it, so I don't need to hear it. I wonder what stealthy plan the Fire Nation is putting into action at this very moment., Nokoro said as he pensively pondered of the horrors that awaited the Northern Water Tribe and all of its humble citizens. He heard faint conversations and footsteps outside the prison door. He sensed the footsteps more easily than a normal person would because since he was a Waterbender, he could use the ice to see what he can't see with his eyes, just like how an Earthbender would use his/her Earthbending to see not with eyes, but with Earth. He wondered whom they could be while waiting for Riko to talk. Was it the guards? Was it an official with war information for him? He knew that he would find out soon enough.
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Post by Victim ~*of *~Circumstances on Apr 10, 2007 5:53:07 GMT -5
"Well, I can't really tell you anything. But be prepared for the worst, the Fire Nation army is unrelentingly strong. You have to warn the chief to get all the women who are unable to fight and the children somewhere safe soon. If I know the Fire Lord their orders were pretty simple, and that's to bring the Northern Water Tribe down."
Footsteps began to sound close and Riko stared at the entrance with sad eyes. Was her fate to be decided now?
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Post by Snowbunny on Apr 10, 2007 15:24:34 GMT -5
Lan Shen smiled broadly as Maiku smiled at her, and a warm feeling swept over her. She turned to the scuffle of the footsteps as he did, and saw none other than Aoi.
"Aoi!" Lan Shen said, and she skipped over to give her a friendly hug. "Yes, I thought you were captured as well. Thankfully we're all back together, and no one's harmed." Muting her voice just a bit, trying to remain undercover, she said to the both of them, "So, what's the plan now? Are we ready?"
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Post by Nokoro on Apr 10, 2007 23:09:52 GMT -5
Well, I can't really tell you anything. But be prepared for the worst, the Fire Nation army is unrelentingly strong. You have to warn the Chief to get all the women who are unable to fight and the children somewhere safe soon. If I know the Fire Lord their orders were pretty simple, and that's to bring the Northern Water Tribe down., Riko said after Nokoro mentioned that he wondered the Fire Nation's plan for the war. Nokoro wasn't really asking Riko what the plans were, but he knew that she wouldn't tell him anyway. If she would actually tell him, he would have asked her about the Fire Nation's plan long ago.
Actually, the Chief is already telling the citizens about the procedures for the women and children among other things, because that is the normal actions that are taken during a war. I know this might sound weird, but I feel that someone is behind the prison door. Do you feel the same way?[/color], Nokoro replied as he continued staring at the door. He wondered that if there really were people there, why weren't they entering? This unorthodox thing was perplexing him.
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Post by Escalus (Syn) on Apr 11, 2007 14:17:02 GMT -5
They where there, near to there goal of capturing the one called Riko. "The time is ripe. Let me heat up this undercover operation!" Riyan said quite loudly, knowing that they whould instantly turn around. He had one of his twin blades out, and with a quick twist around of his arm, lightning started to fizz. Just as fluid, his hand jolted forward, sending the bolt toward the icy wall near the group.
"You might find that there are more things at work here then you know of, Lan Shen."
He did not add the others, not of lack of respect, but as he felt she had a bigger part in the larger picture.
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Post by Mike on Apr 11, 2007 19:06:58 GMT -5
"Look out!" Maiku called, grabbing Lan Shen and Aoi and jumping out of the way of the falling ice.
He then turned to the stranger. "Firebender you may be from the same nation as us, but you have just picked the wrong people to mess with."
Maiku began blsting fireballs around the spot where their attacker was standing. Just as he had hoped, it began to melt.
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Post by Snowbunny on Apr 11, 2007 21:07:19 GMT -5
Lan Shen heard, as well as the others, a mysterious voice that sent deadly chills up her spine. How does he know me? The next thing she knew, she was gallantly pushed from the falling ice along with Aoi. Lan Shen got up as quickly as she fell, and assumed her stance. She saw Maiku blasting fire at the stranger, and she realized that if this went on for too long, they would be discovered by the Water Tribe civilians.
"Maiku!" Lan Shen yelled over the fire blasts, "Go with Aoi and rescue Riko. Let me deal with him!" She knew for some reason, this person was more interested in harming her than Maiku and Aoi. There was no way Lan Shen would allow her friends to be in any danger for her battles.
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Post by Nokoro on Apr 11, 2007 21:36:21 GMT -5
While waiting for Riko to reply to him, he continued staring at the prison door and pondering about the people outside. Then, all of a sudden, there was a loud static sound of a massive lightning bolt hitting the prison's outer ice wall!
Wow! What was that?! The only way there could be lightning inside is... no way! There are more Firebenders in the Northern Water Tribe?! It can't be Fire Nations soldiers because the Chief is still giving his speech. They must be more spies from the Fire Nation!, Nokoro thought as the lightning bolt's impact caused the prison to shake. Before he could've said anything to Riko, he heard several fire blasts being shot! It was inevitable. There were Fire Nation spies here.
Riko, I need to go see what's going on! It sounds like a battle, but it doesn't make sense that two Firebenders would be fighting each other, especially during a war between the nations. I'm guessing they're spies from the Fire Nation, because it doesn't seem like the war started yet. Bye!, Nokoro quickly told Riko while the fire blasts were still being shot. He began running toward the prison door. For each step he took, his heartbeat became faster and faster. He didn't know exactly what kind of surprise was waiting for him behind that door, but he knew it couldn't be good.
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Post by Escalus (Syn) on Apr 11, 2007 21:53:57 GMT -5
Riyan knew that he needed to move. Doing a backflip, he made it to safe ice. "Your ideals are flawed, fellow firebender, and I will stop whatever you plan to do to these people."
He decided to stick his one blade back in it's sheath, and came into stance. "I hold nothing against you Lan Shen, for I know you name but for only evesdropping on you conversations with Maiku. I don't like to do it, but it was neccassary to gather some information. You seem to want to fight me, so I will. I speak for justice, and as long as I stand here, it will be served."
He knew that a battle would surly bring watertribemen coming. All he had to do was hold them off.
"A fight I guess it is then, and Agni Kai, will it be?
The Fire Nation is my homeland, yes, yes, it is, but you have to do what is right, not what you commander tells you to do."
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Post by Mike on Apr 12, 2007 8:24:45 GMT -5
"My ideals are flawed," Maiku began yelling. "we're here to save Riko then we out. If you want to save these people go and defeat the army gathering by the front gate."
"OK Lan Shen, but once we save Riko, we're coming back for you." He said. "Good luck."
Turning towards Aoi, Maiku said, "Let's go, the cells are right over there."
As Maiku opened the prison he jumped back in surprise as he saw a water bender come out.
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Post by Snowbunny on Apr 12, 2007 21:04:37 GMT -5
"Thank you," Lan Shen said to Maiku before turning her attention to the attacker.
"You really think you're the only one who doesn't like the Fire Nation's ideals? Most of the soldiers from the our country are only here because they were ordered against their will. Enlisted." She thought of her father in that instant, as he left for battle. "Although I think this war is completely unnecessary, I'll still help out any fellow human being, especially one from my homeland. I...I want to help the Fire Nation..." Lan Shen went on, realizing she was having an epiphany at the most horrible time. Her eyes hardened. "But, no matter which nationality, if anyone gets in my way...I'll just have to deal with the matter then, won't I?" She smirked, feeling both combative and joyful for accepting her involvement in the war. There were no regrets anymore. Just a duel between two opposing firebenders.
"An Agni Kai it shall be," Lan Shen stated. She knew the Water Tribe men were already on their way from the sound of the lightning blast, it was inevitable now. Lan Shen breathed deeply, and perfected her stance. A swirling flame came from her fist, and she shot it straight to the deadly stranger.
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