I just seriously have too much time on my hands so i've been writing and posting like crazy. Anywho here's the second to last part of this chapter in Siam's life. Then its goodbye Mrs. Yoji's home and hellow um something else???

Anyway i would like to dedicate the last part of this post to Pervy Sage who's probably somewhere on a different site screwing up HEROES instead of Avatar RPG. My his PC burn in oblivion. Enjoy...

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Siam - airbender duh

Mrs. Yoji - earthbender

Iwao - earthbender

Grandma Chiyo - waterbender

~~It's the second day after they were attacked and Siam is resting~~

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Siam awoke to the feeling of someone putting their hand to her forehead. She shifted around to find Mrs. Yoji sitting there.

"Sorry for waking you. For a moment I thought you had gotten sick what with being asleep for an entire day."

An entire day, Siam thought. No wonder I do not feel tired.

Mrs. Yoji shrugged her shoulders and got up to leave. "Well lunch will be prepared in half an hour so come and eat to get your strength back."

Siam was about to get up herself but a thought popped in her head before Mrs. Yoji had left. "Mrs. Yoji, why didn't you tell me about Iwao... about his disease?"

Mrs. Yoji hugged the door frame and sighed. "Iwao did tell me about what happened down there. I was hoping to talk later but since you asked I will tell you. The disease he carries is indeed very contagious but not to airbenders. Don't ask me why because I have yet to find out myself. I actually spend a lot of time around the Western Airtemple for this very reason. The disease basically eats away the bodies extremities and then the body itself."

Mrs. Yoji paused for a second but then continued. "The reason he has lived so long is because of the fact that we have been keeping him asleep in a coma like state while we preserve his body. The disease almost halts its progress but it also keeps his body from maturing. I've been trying different medicines and herbs to counter or eradicate his affliction but all I can do, with Chiyo's help, is slow it down. And as for telling you... part of me forgot because you're an airbender and gifted with a natural immunity but I believe another part of me didn't want to tell you in fear of you treating him abnormally. In the end it was just wishful thinking..."

Siam was shocked. She did not know whether to cry or take notes. She understood most of what Mrs. Yoji had said and secretly agreed that she would have done the same thing in the given circumstances. "Am I the only visitor he ever met?"

"You aren't actually. The monk Makani has showed up on a couple of occasions before his death..."

"Uncle," Siam breathed as she tear rolled down her cheek.

"... Chiyo actually came into contact with the disease when she helped me deliver him. My husband was the actual carrier and had secluded himself from potential victims but I was able to live with him since I wasn't even a carrier..."

Siam then witnessed something that she thought Mrs. Yoji was incapable of doing. For the woman was crying whole heartedly.

"If only," She sobbed. "If only I had known of the pain I would be bringing to my son. If only I could only have prevented his pain."

Siam stood up from the bed went over to hug the crying woman. "I'm glad that you didn't know. I have found a wonderful friend and protector out of your son. He has showed me what perseverance looks like on a day to day basis. So h-his birth with that terrible disease was not an accident but a hidden blessing."

Mrs. Yoji pondered in wonder at the gem of wisdom that Siam had unearthed. She hugged Siam all the more and they stayed that way for several minutes. Afterward Mrs. Yoji turned to leave and headed through the door leaving Siam to get dressed.

"Um, where are my clothes? They must have put them somewhere," pondered Siam. She looked from the quilted bed to an oak dresser where a pile of neatly folded clothes lay. She picked up what looked like a moth green blouse to find a note lying underneath it.

Your clothes got ruined while you fought underground so I dug out some of my old clothes. Hope they fit you. -Hana Yoji

PS - wear the skirt for the party.

Underneath the note was a white skirt with lace on the ends and some travel pants below them. Siam went giddy and immediately tried them on. The blouse was a little snug around the waist but the skirt was the perfect length.

"I looks very nice on you," Iwao said as he walked in. "Anyway it's time to come down for my birthday party."

Siam started to blush as she walked into the hallway and down the stairs to the kitchen. Once she got there, she saw red lanterns everywhere along with sweet smelling food. She felt so hungry right then that her stomach growled loud enough to halt everyone's activities.

"Oh good heavens, just eat something already Siam," said Grandma Chiyo.

Everybody laughed and made merry for the rest of the evening. When all the food had been consumed they all sat in the living room next to the fire and talked.

So, Siam we've got to head out tomorrow morning," began Mrs. Yoji. "I suppose you'll be leaving Kempa in Chiyo's care?"

Siam sadly nodded and drank some more of her cordial drink.

"I'll pack some food for your travels tonight Hana," said Grandma Chiyo. "I even made your favorite fruit preservative. I'll make sure to throw that in as well."

Mrs. Yoji laughed and put her hands up in surrender. "Again Chiyo, what would I do without you? Anywho, it's time for bed and we've got to get up early too."

Iwao glumly got up from his chair and went to his room after saying goodnight to everybody. Grandma Chiyo decided to busy herself cleaning the kitchen before she went to bed. Mrs. Yoji got up from her position and finished her drink. She made a heavy sigh as she approached the stairs leading to the hallway. About mid-stair Mrs. Yoji stopped and turned to Siam. "Aren't you heading to bed Siam?"

"I am, but first I want to talk to Iwao."

Mrs. Yoji turned and waved her hand in consent. "Just don't be up too late."

After staring at the burning embers of the fire for a couple more seconds Siam got up and made her way to Iwao's room. When she entered, she found him lying on his back and gawking at the ceiling.

(knock, knock)

"Can I come in Iwao?"

The boy snapped out of his trance and swiveled his feet to sit on the edge of his bed. "Um sure... what's up?"

"I just wanted to say happy birthday and that I am sorry that I didn't trust you in the cave. It wa..."

"Don't mention it," interrupted Iwao. "I'm pretty sure this would seem strange to somebody who's never seen it before."

Feeling a lot better Siam walked over to Iwao's bed and sat next to him. "So Iwao... I haven't given you your present yet. And since you rescued me, I want to make it special."

Iwao was about to object but Siam put a finger to his mouth.

"But before I give it I have to tell you a secret," Siam said as she motioned for him to move closer.

"What's your secreumph," Iwao replied just before Siam kissed him on the lips. As Siam held the boys face with her lips, Iwao started turning red from ear to ear. As she broke off Iwao started to gasp and realized that his heart was beating fast. "Siam! You ju..."

"You really have never been around young girls your age have you? Your mom and Grandma Chiyo are the only females in your life. Well, I guess that this will make the occasion a lot more special."

"B-but Siam," stammered Iwao. "W-what are you doing?"

"Once, when I went to the fire-nation," Siam said removing her blouse and skirt. "My parents had me taught fire-nation dances. This particular one...," Siam continued taking off her undergarments. "...is called the Ji-Uta Mai."

Standing in front of Iwao, Siam danced for her rescuer. She gracefully swooped down on one knee and then eased back up with her hands flowing around her. She then raised her hands to the ceiling and skipped lightly from one foot to the other. Siam continued by pivoting one foot in front of the other and crossed her arms to her chest.

As she danced for Iwao, he watched in awe of her performance. His heart raced faster and faster as did his breathing. But just before he felt he could die happy he passed out on his bed while Siam finished her dance. Seeing him in his state Siam smiled as she put her clothes back on.

"You really have not seen any girls around your age," she laughed as she tucked him and wiped the drool from his mouth and the blood from his nose. "Good night birthday boy." Siam then left the room and headed to her own. Grandma Chiyo silently emerged from the stairs and after checking on Iwao head to her own room with a chuckle in her throat.

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Just a note folks: the Ji-Uta Mai is a real japanese dance but I couldn't find a videos of someone performing it so i basically made up all the moves. I little cheap but meh.

Holy s***. Wow.

Ok. I'm going to explain in detail how my lavabenders lavabend. And, if after that you don't accept them, fine. It's moot anyway since the story's over save for Chad's part.

Daf, you're using science too much. Normally, that a good thing. Physics applies in Avatar, but it is frequently disrupted by the benders. Benders ply their art through the chi that flows throughout them and the element they bend. Lavabenders don't bend fire or heat, they bend chi. Yes, earthbenders can bend lava since it is molten rock, but it is also very hot, which gives a lavabender a lot to work with. It's an invisible omnipresent energy thing, not a physics thing.

If you don't agree, say "I don't agree.". I know what you said and what you would say, and I hate reading the same thing twice. This is my explanation.

Nein, the next time you feel the urge to speak, don't. You just wasted a page and a half with useless, moot, post discussion on a story that's technically been over for months because I said the word "lavabender" to Dj.