Umi solemny sauntered up the mountain. She clutched a few flowers in her hand, and a crumpled piece of paper in the other. She set her jaw, and her lips formed into a straight, hard line. Umi knew this place so well. She remembered as a kid when she would play here with her pet dog and her parents. Then they left, both of them. Umi had been alone, but it didn't phase her much. Being alone could be fun, she could anything she wanted to do, with any consequences. She had left Ba Sing Se, it was just so boring there. Umi avoided a few rocks that were in her path, not borthing to bend. The vague sound of shouting gate soldiers, and some people from the city made Umi a bit curious.

She wondered what was up. Umi gave a rather sly smile. She enjoyed it when people got in trouble. For some reason, it just amused her. Umi remembered the flowers, and rushed over to a pile of gray and green rocks. She placed the flowers with all the rest, and said the few words on the paper in respect, then placed that in a pile of papers she left. Umi knew it wasn't littering, she did care for the planet, and when the time came, she would actually try and help out rather than just sit there and take credit for what other people did. But, whatever. Umi hopped behind a bush so she could see, but decided it wasn't worth it. Why waste your time? She stood up, and began to walk towards the city. The usual hustle and bustle.

Umi had heard rumors there were trains and mail moved by Earthbending. Was it possbile to get one of those people to teach her that? Maybe. They seemed so busy during the day. Umi put a hand on her stomach and it growled, rather impatient. She rummaged around in her backpack, looking for some Earth Kingdom money, but found none. There was some from the Fire Nation, and Umi wondered if it would work here. Umi brushed a strawberry blonde strand of hair out of her face, not looking up. She was a little apprensive about Fire Nation. Ever since they attacked the other nations, they had caused nothing but death, and poverty. Umi hated them with a passion. She wondered why someone could just turn on you like that. How was it possible to just betray your friends and forget them?

Umi's straight face turned into a frown. Fire Nation killed her parents. That's why she hated them. So, in the end, she ended up telling herself that if she ever met someone from the Fire Nation, if they ever crosed her path, she would fight, fight, fight. Umi was so lost in her thoughts, she forgot where she was going. At least at a good point, she strayed onto a path. Umi finally looked up as she broke into a jog, crashing into somebody. Umi stumbled backwards, then fell sprawled on the floor. She sprung right up, and evil look accented her eyes. Her teeth began to grind, and she just wanted to punch something. "Watch where you're going next time. We're not all stupid." Umi knew it was partly her fault, but whatever!

She saw the bread and apple, remebering the chaos caused by the people in Omashu and the guards. Only then did Umi crack a wry smile. Smart kid. She thought, rather impressed. She didn't expect the person to be nice back to her, what after she screamed and everything. But, it would be pretty cool to hear the story how she managed to get that bread and apple, and how she did it. Umi wanted to give it a try sometime. with boredom just revolving around your life, a few good points with some fun never hurt anybody.

Umi knew the soldier guard men would probably come looking up here, after Tekidan gave them a major whooping. It was best to get out of there, but Umi hoped they would come so she could see if Tekidan would show Umi her bending, if she had any, that is. If she didn't, Umi contemplated, could she get a reward? If they were giving it out. If not, a few quick fighting moves wouldn't hurt anything. Give 'em a left! Give 'em a right! Badda Bing, Badda Boom.