Alexander and the whole group were sitting on Appa's back. Iroh was enjoying the scenery around him. It was his first time sitting on the back of a Flying bison.
It was Toph who was speaking to everyone, "If we want to be taken seriously, then we need to enter the Earth Kingdom from the official channel. If we barge into the royal palace then they will most likely see us as the enemy."
"Little Toph is right," Iroh spoke.
"Remember how I told you that in Ba Sing Se, the real ruler is not the king but the Dai Li. And its leader enjoys a very high level of freedom. He will most likely try to do something stupid." He added.
Alexander had to agree. Iroh also knew these local things better. After all, it was he who had laid a siege to Ba Sing Se, years ago.
"Hmm, then the only place still letting people go to the capital is Full Moon Bay. It is a secluded cove in the East Lake, located just south of Ba Sing Se. It is a hidden ferry station that refugees from all over the southern portion of the Earth Kingdom come to on their way to Ba Sing Se." Alexander suggested.
"But what about passports?" Katara asked.
"Haha, I will solve that problem. No need to worry." Alexander laughed.
Ragnarok patted Katara's head, "Child, these small problems are not something that can stop us anymore."
"Hey, where is Amy?" Sokka asked, seeing that everyone was being nice.
But then suddenly the atmosphere turned serious. Ragnarok patted Sokka's shoulder, "She didn't come back because a certain creep was creeping her out."
*Pat* *Pat*
Ragnarok patted too hard and Sokka ended up falling on the furry back of Appa, face first.
While still down, he blinked his eyes multiple times and looked at Alexander, "Why are you flying when Appa is flying?"
"Oh, that, well, kid, I am more than five thousand kilos heavy. If I put my weight on Appa, he will probably get injured." He explained, though except Sokka not many heard them due to the air around them.
"Yes, G-Chan is big and thick," Chomei said innocently.
It made Alexander laugh, "Haha, let's not add thick, Chomei."
...
They crossed the desert and finally came to the Full Moon Bay. It was heavily crowded and there were lines everywhere.
They all also stood in one and waited for their turn. No matter if you are a god or the avatar, you don't jump lines.
"How are we going to take Appa?" Aang asked.
"Oh, he will just fly along with us, for now, he will have to wait," Alexander said.
Soon their turn came and Aang was the one to talk to the passport attendant. "7 tickets for the ferry to Ba Sing Se, please"
"Passports." The woman irritably asked.
"Umm... sorry, we don't have passports," Aang replied.
The last time he was in the city was when Kyoshi was alive and it had not changed much, instead, it had gotten worse.
No one even asked them anything which Alexander found suspicious and predicted that they already knew they were coming.
Then as expected, a woman appeared in the station inside the second wall.
"Hello, I am Joo Dee, it is a great honor to show the great Avatar around the city of Ba Sing Se. And you must be Sokka, Katara, and Toph. Welcome to our wonderful city. Shall we get started?" She asked.
"Girl, no need, I am with them." Alexander voiced and showed her his identification.
Her smile changed to a frown for a second and she deeply bowed, "I did not know Lord Universe was with them. It has been a long time since someone from your family came here. I am sure the King will be very happy to hear this."
"Good, I will guide Avatar, you can go," Alexander said and shooed her. He didn't feel she was simply there to guide them but instead to keep an eye on them.
"But, I was ordered to take the Avatar to his residence in the inner city. I am sure you will go there too, to your house." She said.
"Yes, I will but no need for your guidance. I know the way and the Avatar will be staying in my home. thank you." Alexander uninterestingly responded and started walking away. This time the woman didn't disturb them.
"Ah, what a creepy woman," Ragnarok commented.
"My friend, I would like to go on my own way now. I need to find a job and make a new life here. Thank you for letting me accompany you on this great journey." Iroh said, stopping them all.
"Are you sure, Iroh?" Alexander asked, he had grown fond of his new friend.
"Yes, maybe I will try to open my own tea shop," Iroh thought loudly.
Alexander took out a money pouch, "Then consider this my investment in your shop."
Iroh saw the gold coins in the pouch, "Ah, thank you, my friend. You won a lifetime's free supply of tea, haha..."
"Zuko, are you coming with me?" Iroh asked.
Zuko didn't hesitate and followed Iroh. He knew who his real family was now and who he should give more importance to.
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