Chapter 77: Planning

The next day, Ash woke up. Firefly was talking to Eclipse, who was at his side; they were both sorting through herbs. Treebark wasn't in the room.
"Oh, Ash, just to let you know, you're welcome to leave the Healers' den if you want. Treebark says you're healed," Firefly informed Ash.
Ash nodded. He got up and walked down the hall. Charlotte was in the hall, looking out the large windows.
"Hi Ash! Feeling better?" Charlotte said.
Ash nodded. He continued walking, and heard Charlotte padding up to walk alongside him.
"What're we doing next?" Ash asked Charlotte.
"Well, Stone and Airia are trying to think of a plan to defeat the Firebenders," Charlotte answered.
I wonder how Airia is doing, Ash thought, barely paying attention to Charlotte.
They both entered the Traveler's room. Everyone was in conversation. They turned to Ash.
"Oh hey, Ash, you're back!" said Creature.
"Feeling alright?" Nightgale asked.
"Fine," Ash sighed. He walked over and sat down in between Slice and Light.
"So, we got no plans so far," Crystal sighed.
"Right," Fan nodded, "and we need some. Ash? Any ideas?"
Ash thought for a while. Then, he spoke, "The only thing I can think of is to lead them into some trap."
"A thought," Tiggytiger nodded.
"Maybe we tell them that there are Reese Cups in the mountains and then we push them down it!" Tiggerkat exclaimed.
The group exchanged glances.
"Er..." Rusty said.
"I got an idea," Slice gasped, "I saw a riverbed on the way here. It was empty."
There was silence.
"And...?" Flare coughed.
"We can fill it with water, and wash the Firebenders downstream!" Slice finished.
Everyone looked at each other.
"That's a good idea!" Rusty nodded.
"Oh... Thank you," Slice beamed at Rusty.
Ash rolled his eyes. "Er... Anyways... When the Firebenders get here next, we should battle them and get them to the riverbed."
"Sounds like a plan," Willow nodded.
There was suddenly a blast in the hall. Ash ran out, to see many Firebenders lined up together; Poisonfang was leading them.
"Firebenders! Attack!" Poisonfang snarled, "Make the Water Tribe surrender for good!"

Author's Note:
Darn Firebenders, The Bending Tower animals didn't get to tell everyone else their plan! Hopefully their plan works... And do you support SliceXRusty? xD