Chapter 12: Facing the Enemies

The bushes rustled as Tiggerpaka hopped through them. "On a grub hunt, on a grub hunt..." he hummed. "Silly Mistake. I can defeat the whole team for her single-handedly. I'll find the other team." He looked at a log to see a grub crawling along. "Ah!" Tiggerpaka then grabbed the grub and took a bite of it. "Grub hunts," he said. "I'm the best grub hunter of all."
Suddenly, there was a rumble. Tiggerpaka, chewing the rest of the grub, looked around. "Who iff fhere?" he asked, voice muffled by his eating.
Then, out from the bushes stepped a black figure, shaped like a wolf. There was fire-like bits flying off its pure black pelt. Its white eyes stared at Tiggerpaka menacingly. It opened its mouth, revealing a long tongue, and hissed. "WHERE ARRREEE THEEEEEYYYYY!" it snarled.
Tiggerpaka shrieked and darted off.
"MUSSSSST FINNNNND THEEEEEMMMM," the figure hissed, disappearing in a shadowy vortex.


"So here they are."
Misty and Bracken walked to the prison, guarded by Spot, Leafy and Patch. They had no prisoners yet, but Rhett and Koro would make a good addition. Misty smiled. Wait till the other team hears about us imprisoning these two, she thought.
The prison was in the fallen trees, making it difficult for prisoners to get out. Misty thought this was a good choice. Spot, Leafy and Patch sat around the entrance as guards.
"Nice," Spot nodded, as Rhett and Koro came up. Rhett looked a bit ticked off, and Koro had a blank expression on his face. Misty examined the leg where Rhett bit her. Did he really have to do that? Misty asked herself. Like really...
"Bring 'em in here," Leafy nodded, looking at the brothers with mischief in her eyes.
Misty pushed Koro. "Get in," she giggled.
Koro glanced back at Misty and walked into the prison. With a small growl, Rhett followed.
"We'll guard them," Patch assured them.
"Thanks," Bracken said. He turned to Misty. "Let's set off. Look for more intruders."
Misty nodded at her friend and ran off. She looked over her shoulder to see Bracken running in the other direction.
Suddenly, something slammed into Misty. With a yelp, Misty fell to the ground and felt claws digging into her. With a gasp, Misty realized Light - Koro and Rhett's mother - had pinned her to the ground. Light growled. "I'm taking my sons back."
Crap, Misty thought, feeling scared. Light was one of the best Benders - unlike an ordinary mother, she hadn't quite developed a kind and loving personality. Instead she was tough, mean and was someone you definitely wouldn't want to fight. Misty felt like she didn't stand a chance.
"You can't. They're in prison," Misty replied, trying to hide her fear.
"Misty, I play to win. Which means I don't give that they're in prison," Light hissed.
Misty kicked at Light with her hind legs. Light growled, loosening her grip, but fought to keep on Misty, who squirmed, but couldn't get out from under the larger she-wolf. Light snarled and pushed down Misty. "Where's your prison?!" she demanded.
"I...can't...breathe..." Misty wheezed.
"Tell me where your prison is and I'll let go," Light insisted.
"Breathing...is...essential...for...life...to...continue," Misty protested.
Light pushed down harder. "The prison!"
Suddenly, Misty watched Light get blown to the side. Misty quickly got to her paws and breathed heavily. She realized Starlight had tackled Light, and Audrey was running over as well - Audrey stopped at Light's body and hesitated, looking nervous.
Light growled and pushed Starlight off of her. "You stupid apprentices."
Audrey flinched. Starlight took some steps back. "...Retreat!" Starlight decided. She turned around and darted off. Audrey gathered her paws together and went to run after her friend, but Light put her paw on Audrey's tail. "Not so fast, sweetie. Where's your prison?!" Light demanded.
"Starlight!" Audrey shrieked. "H-Help!"
Misty jumped onto Light's back. She pushed her paws into Light's sides and tried to use all her weight to try and push Light down. Light growled, and then Starlight burst back into the clearing, and kicked at Light's leg that was holding Audrey down. Audrey, scrabbling, took off and Starlight didn't hesitate to run after her. Misty sprang off of Light's back and scurried away.
"Sure, retreat!" Misty heard Light howling.
Quickly, Misty turned to a tree, worried Light was going to give chase. Can Light climb? she wondered as she clawed her way up the tree, trying to get to the top. It was difficult, but Misty could manage it. Misty climbed into a branch and dug her claws into it, surveying the area and panting. Misty paused to sniff the air. She couldn't detect anyone coming by, much to her relief. Maybe I can relax, Misty thought gratefully. She'd have to get back to patrolling - Lifebreeze knew that Lephos and Sidew would probably let plenty of animals by - and try to catch some more enemies.
Misty looked around. The sunlight dazzled through the trees, and she could hear birds calling out songs to each other. The sun was warm on her back, but the air was a bit chilly. Getting cold, Misty thought. She shifted her weight, relaxing back in the branch. It can't hurt to chill for a while.
Misty then stiffened as the bushes rustled below. Twister padded out, alone. She perked her ears and sniffed the air. How many enemies are in here?! she thought. Is anyone on the other side...?
Bending, Misty told herself. Since Twister was just standing there, Misty realized it must've been a good time to test her Earthbending skills. Alright... she thought, breathing in. Misty closed her eyes and imagined the earth rising up beneath Twister, throwing her into the bushes. Hit Twister. Hit Twister.
There was a small rumble. Misty opened her eyes to see Twister rising slowly up. She looked at the ground, confused. The earth stopped however, leaving Twister just standing there - it didn't do any affect.
Twister then turned around to look at Misty.
Dang it! Misty thought, leaping off the tree to run off.

Author's Note:
Eh, she tried. .3.
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