Chapter 7: Burying Susan

The next day, Ash trotted down to the yard first thing. Susan's body still lay there, a huge scar on her neck. Ash trotted up to the body and sniffed her. She smelled like she was definitely attacked by a Firebender.
But, Susan mostly smelled of different Benders; mostly Stone, but also Rusty, Dust, Mystery, Willow, Nightgale, and many other Benders. They apparently were paying their respects to Susan.
Airwing trotted over by Ash's side. "I'm going out to bury Susan," he said, "want to come, Ash?"
Ash nodded; it'd be nice to be with the wise elder. Also, he felt comfortable being with Airwing, because Airwing was smart and could help with many problems Ash ever had.
Airwing picked up Susan's body in his mouth and trotted out of the yard, Ash following, limping due to his paw. They went through the gates and into the territory.
"Airwing?" Ash said.
"Yes Ash?" Airwing said through Susan's fur.
"Why do you think the Firebenders just attacked Susan? Why not all of us?" Ash asked.
Airwing said nothing for a while; he appeared to be thinking. Ash looked at him, then focused ahead and walked on.
After what seemed like a moon, Airwing spoke, still holding Susan, "I am positive that the Firebenders weren't too happy about you defeating them. So they probably want revenge on us, and most likely wanted to strike fear into us before going on full attack."
Ash nodded; what Airwing said was probably true.
Finally, Airwing stopped, and began to dig a hole.
"You put Susan in a hole?" Ash looked up at the elder.
"We bury every animal who dies, so they're still on The Bending Tower territory, showing their allegiance of The Bending Tower," Airwing dropped Susan's body into the hole, and put the earth back in place.
Once Airwing was done, he trotted back for The Bending Tower. Ash limped after him.

Author's Note:
Pointless chapter. :P Also, I made a role playing blog for The Four Elements Of Bending! Check it out; click here!