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Avatar the Last Airbender times two?

Book two

It was a lovely, sunny day for their departure. Yuriko, Aang, Katara, and Sokka stood on a small ship from the northern water tribe. Pakku approached Katara and Yuriko.

"Katara, Yuriko," Pakku greeted, "You both have proven to be great waterbenders and healers. This is water from the spirit oasis. IT is said to have magic healing properties, so use it only in a state of emergency."

"Thank you master Pakku," Katara thanked as he handed her and Yuriko the necklaces which contained the healing water.

After they all said their goodbyes, they flew away on Appa toward the Earth kingdom. AS they flew, Yuriko's mind wandered as he looked at the sky. All that was in her mind was Zuko. She had had a dream about him. In their next battle, he would have to make a choice. She had to make him choose the right one. The group traveled to the outpost of an Earth kingdom general. There, they would get an escort to Omashu. As they landed, they were greeted by many soldiers. One of the soldiers guided them to a large planning pavilion, where the general was.

"Greetings young heroes," The General greeted, "Katara the brave, Sokka the fearless, and the great Avatars Aang and Yuriko,"

"Thank you," Aang replied, "If you would just give us a day to rest, we'll be ready to leave by tomorrow."

"I fear that I have another plan."

"What do you mean," Yuriko asked.

"When you were at the north pole, I heard you two took out an entire fire nation naval fleet. If we could harness your Avatar states, then we could win this war."

"I'm sorry general," Katara replied, "but Aang and Yuriko need to master Earthbending."

"If we find a way to harness the Avatar state, they won't need to master earth and fire."

"The answer is no," Aang replied.

"Ok, but think about how much good it would do and how many people would be saved."

"We will be heading to our room," Yuriko replied as they began to walk out the door.

"Ok, but just think about the offer."

Zuko and Uncle are at a hotel spa in the earth kingdom. While Uncle was getting a massage, Zuko stared out over the ocean and the coast. His mind wandered to thoughts of Yuriko. Would he ever meet her again? And if he did, would he be able to protect her? His thoughts were broken when Uncle came and sat next to him.

"Zuko what's wrong," Uncle asked.

"What's wrong is that I don't have the Avatar,' Zuko replied, "Without him, I don't have my honor."

"You need to relax."

"I can never relax. I've lost everything. I want it back."

"You're still thinking about that girl aren't you?"

"Yes. I just don't know what to do Uncle. Yuriko hates me and probably thinks I betrayed her at the north pole."

"Well . . ."

"And the biggest thing is, I don't know if I can protect her."

"You'll find your way Prince Zuko. Maybe that way will lead to her, maybe not. But if the time comes between capturing the Avatar, which would mean betraying her, and going with her what would you do? You must do what is right."

"BUT I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S RIGHT!"

Zuko got up and stormed off. Uncle stood up and looked at Zuko walking away.

"Um, that came out wrong," Uncle replied as he went back into the spa.

Our group was now settled into their new home. As they hung around just talking, Yuriko thought about what the general had said. She was considering his proposition, even if it did sound like a suicide mission. But if doing this Avatar state thing meant she could protect Aang, she'd do it. She wouldn't only be protecting Aang though. She would also be protecting Zuko. When Aang and Sokka left, leaving her and Katara alone, she went over to Katara.

"Katara, can I ask you something," Yuriko asked.

"Sure," Katara replied, "What is it?"

"Well, there's this . . . guy."

"I know who your talking about."

"You do?"

"Yeah."

"And you're not mad?"

"Not at all."

"Good, I just don't know how to tell him that I like him. Any hints?"

"You came to the right place. Listen here's what he likes, he likes women who can out do him at anything."

"Really?"

"Yeah, he finds it attractive."

"Ok, thanks for the advice."

"Don't mention it,"

Yuriko got up and went out into the cool night. A slight breeze was blowing, which made the leaves of every tree rustle. She paced the outer wall, trying to think. She knew Katara was talking about Sokka and not Zuko. She couldn't tell anyone that she loved Zuko. If she did, they'd probably abandon her or shun her. She had to keep it to herself. She finally went to the general's planning room. As she arrived, she noticed Aang was there as well.

"So you're going to try it too," Yuriko asked.

"Yeah," Aang replied, "If it helps me protect the people I love, then I'll do it."

"Well you won't be alone. I'm doing it too."

"Great, now lets go tell him."

The two walked into the planning room, where the general stood drawing out military strategies on a large rock table. He turned to greet them.

"So have you decided," The general asked.

"Yes," Yuriko replied, "We're in."

"Great, we'll start training tomorrow."