The Dance of Pride

[tea_lover64]

Who: Iroh, Duck, Mytho, Anyone who wants to get into a duel with Iroh
What: Shard plot
When: Sunday Throughout the day
Where: All around the village
Summary: Iroh has the shard of pride in him, causing him to act strangely, demanding duels with people to prove his power.
Rating : PG-13

There had been a strange twinge in Iroh as of late. Something that had been making him feel differently. While normally a rather humble individual, he had been swelling with increased pride over the past week. It was a marked change in the man, and on Sunday it comes to a head. There is a marked change in his demeanor and posture as he walks around, pride taking over.

Certainly he was old, but he was a mighty warrior, the Dragon of the West they called him. Enemies had both feared and respected him, worried that he would turn his gaze in their direction. His allies had great respect for his abilities and achievements, and deferred to his judgment. That had all changed with the death of his son Lu Ten. His pride at taking the city of Ba Sing Se had caused him to lose his most beloved son. His legacy had ended with him, and he retreated both from the city and within himself. Seeing him again in the battle, perhaps his family had been right, he should have been stronger, and burned Ba Sing Se to the ground for the loss. The Dragon of the West should have led the attack himself again. He would prove his strength again here, no longer would he lose those he cared for, the Dragon of the West awakens again.

As he strolls around the village he calls out for challengers. This was the quickest and surest way for people to know his strength.

Comments

[tea_lover64]

... so be it.

[He turns to a fighting stance at that, his body lowering and his hands up]

[lordhotman]

[No... this is practically Zuko's worst nightmare.]

Please... I don't want to fight you, Uncle.

[tea_lover64]

You have left me little choice in the matter, my nephew.

[In his state he firmly believes those words]

[lordhotman]

You do have a choice. Let me help you. We can figure this out.

[He really really doesn't want to fight his Uncle, but he takes a defensive stance just in case. Zuko wouldn't allow himself to be burnt to a crisp either if he can help it.]

[tea_lover64]

There is a time for words, and a time for action, Zuko. Let's see how far your training has gone.

[With that he punches and sends a fireball going Zuko's way]

[lordhotman]

[As the fireball comes his way, Zuko brings up his arms and then quickly moves them outward. Pushing the flames to either side and allowing them to dissipate.]

No. I won't attack you.

[Iroh can come after him all he wants, but just as with his father, he refuses to fight his uncle.]

[tea_lover64]

Positive jing is one of the fundamentals of Fire bending, Zuko, refusing to attack is foolish.

[And with that he will unleash a barrage of smaller fire blasts toward him]

[lordhotman]

[His Uncle is a master firebender. A lot better than he is, and Zuko knows it. There's no way he could hope to win, even if he wanted to. So he continues evading, leaping and running away from the blasts as fast as he can, but he never leaves the immediate vicinity.]

I would never hurt my family! And neither would you!

[tea_lover64]

[Pride is running the show right now Zuko, your words fall on uncaring ears]

Had you obeyed me from the start, this would not be an issue!

[Clearly all your fault for disobeying]

[lordhotman]

You don't mean that.

[He knows this isn't his Uncle talking. Zuko knows his Uncle, and he would never talk or act this way. But for the time being, he'll just have to avoid the fire attacks and hope that he doesn't decide to use lightning on him.]

[tea_lover64]

[Iroh spins around with a sweeping fire kick sending a wave of flames across the ground and follows up with two separate fireballs going two ways. Zuko would firebend against him, and that was that]

Don't I?!

[lordhotman]

[The sweeping blast Zuko manages to direct away from himself, then dodges the first fireball, but is clipped by the second. With his shoulder singed, Zuko stumbles backwards but continues to stand his ground. That stubborn look on his face that tells his Uncle that he won't be giving up on him so easily.

While he maintains a stance, he still outright refuses to attack the only flesh and blood that he has here with him.]

[tea_lover64]

[He struts forward and there is no kindness in his eyes as he moves closer to his nephew. He holds a flame in his hand as he closes the gap]

[lordhotman]

[Zuko keeps his eyes focused on Iroh, determined not to attack, though he honestly doesn't know if he can keep this up without getting himself hurt. With how powerful a firebender his Uncle is, it might be only a matter of time. But even if that happens, he still will not so much as raise a hand against him.]

Poor Zuko :(

[tea_lover64]

[He turns his head around a little bit, there is a slight crack as he breathes in and out, the fire increasing and decreasing with his breath. At this range it is clear to see that his eyes indeed look different than normal, something is off about them, a strange glint that is unnatural.

He releases the flame in his hand sending a bouncing wave and follows it closely behind, seeking to close quarters further]

IKR? :( He loves his uncle.

[lordhotman]

[Zuko sees that glint, that something that's different in his eyes. But he has no idea what it could be. Maybe the Malnosso did something to him? There's really no telling in this place. He can only hope it's temporary as most things were.

He then tenses as the wave of fire comes at it. Managing to redirect some of it but then having to dodge the rest, forcing him into a position that brings him closer to Iroh. Likely what he had intended.]

<3 Uncle loves you too, just you know infected with a shard right now.

[tea_lover64]

[He then goes in for a straight strike to Zuko's stomach, hoping to knock the wind out of him. Without his breath, his defenses would crumble, and he could be incapacitated. Should Zuko be prepared to block that, he will follow up with a quick strike aiming for the head. Keep your opponent reacting to you whenever possible, dictate the flow of battle and victory shall be yours]</small

There is going to be so much guilt after this isn't there.

[lordhotman]

[He needed to do something. Maybe he could restrain his Uncle somehow. But that's easier said than done.

Zuko does manage to deflect the blow aimed for his stomach. Iroh had taught him well after all. However, he does manage to land the blow to Zuko's head. With a short cry of surprise and pain, Zuko stumbles, dazed for a few critical moments that leave him open to further attack.]