The Threat
Hello! I'm back with a multi-chapter story! *Insert surprised overly dramatic gasp here.* I really hope you like it! :) Soooo here's the first chapter of "The Threat"
Prologue
"As the setting provides, our teenage protagonists-"
"No, no, no Sokka! They don't want us to narrate the story like that!"
"Well sorry Katara! D'you think you can do better?" The teenage water tribe warrior stuck his tounge out at her.
Katara rolled her eyes, "Yes, in fact, I do!"
"Well, please do show us."
"The story starts with the Gaang flying on Appa to see Zuko..."
Chapter one: Firelord Zuko
"We're here guys! Wake up!" The sixteen year old airbender and Avatar called.
"Huh, what?" Katara woke up first, "We're at the palace?" She questioned.
"Yup! Can you wake everyone else up? I need to find a place to land Appa."
"Sure."
As Katara went to wake up Suki, Sokka, and Toph, Aang flew around trying to find a place to land Appa. He saw someone walk out of the palace doors and look up. They were surprised at first to see a flying bison, but they soon realized it was the Avatar and his friends. Aang was trying to figure out who it was, when the person called up to them.
"Come land in the Plaza, Zuko will meet you there." The monotoned voice said.
"Ok, thanks!" Aang recognized the voice, and he suddenly realized who it was. "It's nice to see you, Mai!"
She gave a rare smile when he landed in the Plaza. "Nice to see you too, Aang."
The rest of the Gaang slid down Appa's tail and said their greetings to the Firelord's girlfriend.
"...And I want you to send a letter to the Earth King, wherever he is now, saying that he needs to be back in time for the council meeting."
"Yes, sir. Right away!"
"Thank you." The young man kept walking after the messenger fell behind and went to deliver the letter. He noticed the crowd of people in the Plaza, and the sky bison. But mostly the sky bison. "Hello?"
Mai turned around. "Zuko! The Gaang just got here."
"Hey everybody! Why don't we go inside for some tea? My uncle is here. And making tea. As usual." He smiled and chuckled.
A chorus of 'Hey Zuko's rang out. As well as 'Sure!'s. They all went inside, but Zuko hung back and stopped Aang.
"Did you get my letter?" He whispered.
The Avatar nodded grimly. "Yes. Have there been any sightings?"
"Not that I know of. I just had a messenger deliver a message to the Earth King, telling him to be back in time for the council meeting."
"Good. We need this to be stopped right away. It's dangerous to leave this problem lingering for too long."
Zuko nodded in agreement.
"Oh, and where should I keep Appa?"
"I'll have someone get a place for him."
"Thanks Zuko!"
"Anytime."
"So, what brings you all here?" Iroh asked cheerfully as he poured tea into everyone's cup.
"Oh, nothing important. Just thought we'd visit!" Aang answered.
"Well, it's nice to see you all." Iroh smiled.
They all nodded and smiled.
They sat in the living area of Mai and Zuko's room. Chatting about random events that had happened since the war ended, Aang and Zuko never mentioned "the threat". They had decided, via letter, that they wouldn't worry their friends with this turn of events until absolutely necessary. Guards had doubled around the palace, and they were out patrolling the streets, as well as the newly established police. The police were out in all the other nations, just so controversy wouldn't show up this early after the war had ended.
"Well, Zuko and I have good news." Mai said, not sounding that excited, but they all knew she was very excited.
"Really? What is it?" They all asked.
"We're getting married."
"Congratulations!" Katara smiled and hugged them.
"Congrats Zuko." Sokka slapped him in the back. "And Mai." He smiled.
"Ow!" Zuko rubbed his arm.
"What, that's my way of saying congratulations!" Toph defended. "Don't worry Mai, I won't punch you."
"Thanks." She smirked.
"There must be so much planning. If there's anything I can do, let me know!" Katara offered.
"Oh, don't even get us started." Mai rolled her eyes. "There's so much planning, and pressure on us to have a traditional Fire Nation wedding. And on top of that, we, well mostly Zuko, have to deal with all this crazy running the Fire Nation. It's chaos here. So we love the offer. I might have to take you up on that!"
Just then, the minister who deliverd the message from earlier came bursting through the door.
"Sir! I have some very important, and urgent news."
"What is it?" Zuko looked worried.
"The Earth King has been taken hostage."
Dun dun dun! Well, I hope that was enough of a cliffhanger ending for you. And sorry if it's too short! Constructive critisicm welcome:)
-RMarie