Tori Vamada's Story

Kitoji let out a low whistle, looking down from the cliff at the expanse of water below them. "So this is the ocean. You know, I thought it would look... I dunno, rougher? I mean, you always say it has all those waves and currents, Ki! So whats up with that?"

"It does. You just have to get up close. Like over there, you see that slight incline spot on the horizon? That signals that a huge wave is on the way. You won't see it for a while, though." Domeniqui informed.

Kitoji glared, muttering about how not everyone grew up on a Water Nation island and was therefore completely used to the sight, and took a step closer to the sheer drop, balancing right on the edge of the cliff. "I'M KING OF THE WOOOOOOORL-"

Tori subtly placed a light kick in the center of his back, and Kitoji cut off with a yelp, windmilling his arms. "You're such an idiot. This proves it, Ace definitely has a death wish." Tori deadpanned, directing the last sentence toward Domeniqui.

"You almost killed me! You asshole! Sure I braided your hair, but that does not mean I'm suicidal!" Kitoji defended himself.

"Ace, you braided his hair. Tell me how that does not constitute a suicide wish." Domeniqui challenged calmly.

"Well, I... I knew he wouldn't actually kill me for that..."

"He choked you until you passed out and threw you out of a moving train. No, Tori was definitely trying to kill you."

"Actually, I tend to think of Ace as a cockroach, Ki. I've done way worse to try and kill him. So that was really more of a move of habit than consciously trying to kill him. Though, I'm still disappointed he survived." Tori corrected mildly.

Domeniqui looked skyward, and sighed. "Well, anyway. don't jump in the sea and kill yourselves, I'm booking us a room at the Inn."

"What Inn?"

"The Inn I can see with glowing lights at the port town right there, which you would have noticed if you weren't being an idiot." Domeniqui stated blandly, before turning on his heel and starting down the decline, leaning backwards to keep his balance.

"Wha- hey, wait up!" Kitoji called after him. "Ki! Oh c'mon, wait!"

Kitoji scowled as Tori suddenly zipped past him, sliding down the hill by leaning on his back foot rather than walking down it with half-steps. "No fair!" He yelled after the two, and caught Tori's smirk.

The Inn was apparently popular - well lit, and filled with people. Kitoji immediately stopped complaining, eyes darting around, a half grimace on his face, while Tori just glared at anyone who dared look at him weird.

"Heya, girlie! You're hot! Wanna come back to my-" A drunk began, stumbling over to Tori.

A punch to the face was his answer, along with enough swear words to create a rainbow.

"You know, if you didn't want to be mistaken for a girl, you should, ya know, cut your hair?"

Tori's searing glare switched to burning holes in Domeniqui's head rather than the other patrons', as they approached the front desk. "Ki, if you don't shut up right now, I'll set you on fire."

Domeniqui ignored him in favor of charming the attendant.

"Welcome to Mercentia's Inn! Three rooms then?"

Domeniqui nodded, handing over a few coins, and accepted the room keys. "Would you happen to know if any of your ships are sailing to the Earth Kingdom?"

"Sure. You should talk to Captain Leon, he handles trade ships with the Eastern Earth Kingdom. Afraid we don't have any that go to center here in this small town, though."

Kytei smiled. Finally, they were off for distant lands! "East Earth Territory it is. Thank you!"

Vi ran like the wind as he dashed across the beach sand. "COME BACK HERE YOU THIEF!!!" Guards of the Earth tribe shouted as they chased after him, spears pointed as they ran much too slow.

"Sorry guys! Traveler's gotta eat too! YAHOO!" He shouted as he suddenly took off into the sky, literally stepping on the air as he made it so dense under his feet. The guards grumbled angrily, knowing they couldn't catch him and turned back towards the town.



Alkas looked around nervously as she walked into the forest that surrounded the Earth Tribe territory. She instantly relaxed when she could no longer see the town behind her and was engulfed in the dense forest. She walked, barefoot, through the trees before coming to a rest in a small shaded patch beneath a large oak tree. A vine crept up and wound itself around her ankle, though this would normally instill shock and fear out of anyone else, she smiled softly, and giggled a little, stroking the soft vine and a flower budded at the end of it to meet her fingers.

Azalea was rarely taken by surprise so when almost walked right into a white haired boy she was in slight shock. Even though he had quickly dodged her Azalea had tried to move out of his way before he had moved. Her quick movement's made her loose balance and Azalea stumbled and fell off the dock. Her eyes widened in horror but before she fell into the chest high waters she was caught from behind. She now floated above the water and looking down she smiled. Two large fish spirits held her above the water and helped her back onto the dock. Once she was safely on the dock she noticed the slipped food floating and silently asked if the spirits could grab them. Bubbles from around the food and floated out of the water. The bubble popped once it landed on the dock. Azalea silently thanked the spirits and they disappeared.

The boy asked if she was okay and Azalea nodded in response, giving him a smile. Azalea gave a voiceless giggle when she saw Fluff perched on top of the white haired boy head, playing with his spiky hair. Fluff must have flew off her shoulder when she stumbled. She reached her hand up and took Fluff off the boy's head before placing the tiny feline in the pocket of her coat. Fluff's squeaky meow followed after and Azalea knew what he wanted, he was hungry. The sound of shouting drew Azalea attention away to see a boy fly up away from Earth guards. Her attention then was brought back to the group of men in front of her. She was unsure what to do.

Vi flew through the air, laughing at having lost the guards then heard people running after him. "Huh, people usually give up by now..." He said to no one in particular. He did a diving swoop and then disappeared into the top of the trees, hoping to lost them in the forest.

As Vi flew through the trees he heard someone call him over. Without really questioning it he dove into the bush that the sound was coming from, hoping the people chasing him hadn't seen him.



Alkas leaned her head back against the tree and stared at the sky, beginning to sing a soft tune. "Waking up I see that everything is ok, the first time in my life and now it's so great..." The plants around her seemed to thrive at the sound of her voice, swaying to the song rather than any breeze.

Azalea watched the group of boys run off, waving goodbye to them even though she was sure they didn't see. She then made her way to the very edge of the dock, taking out her fold up fishing rod from her backpack then sat down on the wooden dock. She readied her fishing rod then started fishing. Fluff meowed.

'Can I eat yet?' the tiny feline's voice entered Azalea's mind and she shook her head in response.

' Stop being so impatient, fishing take's time' Azalea mentally replied.

Fluff growled 'Hurry up fish!' making Azalea smile down at him. It took a while but with some mud bending Azalea was able to catch enough fish for the two of them. She placed one of the raw fish on the deck and Fluff pounced, eating the fish.

After he was finished and his tummy full, Azalea bagged the rest of the fish and put it in her backpack before they left the dock to go and look around town.