tsubasa

The Making of a New Queen

Anastasia hung her head over the bucket, very aware the two people standing over her as the third was off again to get her water. She pulled her legs up onto the couch and looked at the two of them, "You can go if you'd like... I, personally, hate watching sick people... I'd hate to make you do the same."

The young maid smiled at her as she crouched down before her, wiping away some of the sweat on her brow, "Now, princess, this is what we are here for... You shouldn't have to face being sick alone."

Anastasia shook her head before stopping quickly after as her eyesight spotted again, "Anastasia..."

"Pardon, your highness?"

"Anastasia... That's my name... I just think... If you are going to be around me all the time... you might as well call me by my name... not titles...." She smiled at the crouching maid, who looked at her a little surprised. The other maid returned again, holding two glasses of water. She handed one to the woman in front of Anastasia and held the other. The maid held out the water for the princess, "Well then... Anastasia... Drink up."

Ana took the water and sipped it, "What's your name?"

The maid was shocked again, "Um... Millie... and this," she pointed to the girl holding the second glass, "Is Arabella...."

Anastasia nodded her head and kept drinking the water, "It is a pleasure to meet you...."

Millie glanced up at Samsul, clearly quite surprised by the new princess. She smiled at him and nodded, "I think we should put Anastasia in her bed... would you mind?"

The Making of a New Queen

Anastasia looked at her mother and bowed her head, "Thank you, mother..."

She took the hand that Samsul offered her and stood. Stepping out from in front of the chair, she released it. She placed her hands on her stomach gingerly and allowed the guard to guide her to her new rooms."

She walked along with him, keeping her head steady and high, attempting to look as not ill as possible. When they reach her room, her eyes widened. Room was an understatement, add a few beds and a small family could live in it. There was couch and bathroom, as well as a large walk in closet. Two maids stood in the middle and curtsied, "Princess, we will be your maids in waiting... can we help you with anything?"

Anastasia thought about it and suddenly found it hard to breath. She looked at the both of him, "Um... something I can breath in.... and maybe a bucket..."

She started to see spots as one of the women whisked her into the closet, closing it to prevent her from being indecent in front of Samsul, while the other left the room to retrieve a bucket. Ana came out a little while later pale in an extravagant nightgown, with puffy sleeves and a frilly front. She made it to the couch before collapsing. She sat there, feeling as though she were on fire and still found breathing difficult. The maid who had left ran in with a bucket and handed it to the Princess, "Here you are M'Lady."

Anastasia took it into her arms and hugged it, "No M'lady... I'm not a lady... In fact, I'm just a common girl who can't even pretend to be a princess without getting ill..."

The Making of a New Queen

Anastasia looked at the food that was placed in front of her with wide eyes. The food was nearly overflowing and was crammed together on her place. She looked from the food to her mother and back again. It was incredible how much food she was looking at. At home, they struggled for food but they luckily owned chicken that they could use if times got tough, however, they liked to keep them as long as possible as their eggs always brought in good money. With the Queen watching over them to ensure she was well, she could only imagine the state of the rest of the country. She looked around the room at those dining and felt sick to her stomach. How could they all be here gorging themselves when there were people starving in the kingdom. She placed the back of her hand against her mouth, feeling as if she were truly going to be sick from the thought.

She managed to calm herself and sipped her water. She decided that she would eat, otherwise the food would go to waste and that was almost worse than the plates being overfilled. As she ate, she watched as people began to finish their meals. Half full plates were being brought back to the kitchen and the ill feeling washed over her again. She took her cup once more and cradled it in her hands, sipping it. A servant came over and looked at her empty plate, "Finished, Princess."

The girl gave them a weak nod and whispered a thank you. When most the plates had been cleared, including her mother's, she looked at the Queen, "I'm feeling rather ill... Do you think we could the announcement now? So that I can slip away?"

A Bender's Story: The One Where It Began (Aerandir and Tsubasa)

Nyima walked out of her room in a simple blue dress, she wore her hair as she did normally. She closed her bedroom door behind her and smiled at Rayn, "So, are you coming or are you going to bail on me?"

She grinned, he had be wishy-washy about whether or not he was going to come. She took a seat and looked at him. There was a knock at the door and she jumped up. Answering it, Masuto smiled at her, "Hey Nyima."

She smiled back at him, "Hi Masuto..." She leaned back at looked at Rayn, her face hidden from Masuto by the door. She mouth, 'Pleeeease.' She moved again and looked at Masuto, "I think we are just waiting on Rayn..."

A Bender's Story: The One Where It Began (Aerandir and Tsubasa)

Nyima allowed him to help her to her feet. She looked at him as he explained the fighting style that would allow her to fight, even with poor balance. She nodded her head, "Looks like we have something else to add to our list of things I need to learn."

She flinched when he flicked the water his hand at her, "Truce!" she cried once she opened her eyes. She laughed a little, "I was going to bend the water out of your clothes as a peace offering but now... Tough luck."

She turned on her heel and made she moved quick enough that her wet hair smacked him before she walked to her bedroom, "Good night, Rayn."

She walked into her bedroom and changed into clothing for the night. She contemplated drying her hair but decided against it. In the end, she curled up on her bed and fell asleep.

Avatar: Return of the Air Benders

Zenji's eyes flickered open at the sound of Zhou's voice. She inhaled sharply before her brain calmed her and found the logical explanation. She smiled at him softly, "Yes... It really is... Most people just don't have to face them all at once..."

She looked around the street slightly, "I guess I shouldn't just be standing out in the open like this... Just because people say they're willing to protect me... doesn't mean I should give them reason to..."

She pulled out her toque and pulled it over her hair again, hiding the vibrant colour. She sighed, "I got chased down a few days ago... They've gotten more frequent... I'm starting to think it has something to do with my hair..." She shook her head and looked toward the door, "I'm not holding us up at all, am I? Masuto isn't waiting for me to get a hold of myself before we go to the island... right? Because if they want to go now..." she shrugged, "I'll be fine."

Avatar: Return of the Air Benders

Sometime within the last three years, since she never met or heard of Nyima, who wasn't spoken of after she ran away.

Avatar: Return of the Air Benders

Nyima felt a little useless in the conversation when after Rayn introduced himself and Han put one and one together and figured out who she was. "Then you must be Nyima!" She nodded her head, ensuring him that he had guessed right, "The beautiful partner who made a name for her self in less than three years. Quickly becoming a master of her style... Truly an honor. The rumors of your beauty do you no justice as I see you. I would love to spar with you sometime," she scratched the back of her neck. She was glad that she wasn't just know as the pretty side kick to Rayn, her actual skills were known as well. She had gotten worried there for a moment. She nodded her head, "From what I've heard about you, you'd probably be better off sparring Rayn."

There was no way she was going to go all googly eye over him because he was strong and winked a lot. She was starting to think that it was an involuntary twitch. Besides, if she was going to fall for some strong, older man, she might as well just do that with Rayn. After he left, she looked at Rayn and nodded her head. She really did hate masks and now with the fact that her brother and the girl had seen her, she'd have to more about her disguised appearance to properly hide her casual one. She walked with Rayn out of the gym. She glanced up at him, "Don't act so glum... Sure it is going to be a lot of waiting around but... That means fire and camping and that's always been fun."

Nyima smiled at him, trying to lighten the mood but he still remained angry and upset. Of course, he didn't exactly appear to be either of these things but she knew. She sighed and looked at her hands, "Are you mad at me?"

A Bender's Story: The One Where It Began (Aerandir and Tsubasa)

Nyima was a little surprised when the door moved out from in front of her. She stumbled forward only to be tackled back by Rayn. She did her best to prevent herself from being stuck under him, but in the end it was inevitable. She laughed and looked up at him, "I don't think you want to call a truce."

She smiled up at him, "If you did, you would have continued to hide out in the bathroom and just plugged the faucet," she giggled, "But instead you came out and tackled me!"

She tried to roll them over but it was clear that he was not going to let her and she was not strong enough yet to over power him. She shook her head, "I do think that you have to teach how deal with defending while off balance... Because twice now you've taken advantage of my poor balance."

Nyima crossed her arms as she looked him in the eye, "Fine... I'll call a truce... for now... If you promise to ask well."

A Bender's Story: The One Where It Began (Aerandir and Tsubasa)

Nyima yelped when the ground under her shifted. As she tried to catch herself, Rayn did and lifted her off the ground. She laughed and hit him, "Put me down!"

He did as she requested, placing her on the counter, however, her head fell into the sink. She laughed and cover her face as he turned on the water, drenching her hair. She squirmed trying to get out of the water as he held her there. A minute later, he abandoned her on the counter and ran away. She rolled off the counter and chased after him, her hair still sopping wet. She banged on the door and laughed, "Can't hide forever, Rayn!"

She stood waiting for him when she remembered the leaking faucet. That meant water was find a way to get through the plug. She smiled and leaned against the door, "Do really want to be hiding in there... With the leaky tap?"