GUYS GUYS GUYS, guess what? I'm back and I'm rewriting this story! So I realized that my writing four years ago was horrible, to say the least, and I didn't want you guys to have to suffer through my crappy writing before getting to the slightly-but-not-so-much improved chapters. I hope you guys like it. There aren't any major plot changes, just slightly better writing. Honestly, I used to write like a fangirl. Anyway, without further delay, here's the rewritten version of chapter one! I hope old readers will like it and new readers will like it even more. :)
Disclaimer: I don't own AtLA. It's all Bryke's. Oh, and this is all set somewhere between "The Desert" and "The Serpent's Pass".
"Hey Aang, I think we should take a break now. Toph seems a little tired," suggested Katara to her friend, Aang. She looked around at the small town they just entered, hoping that no one would recognize them. Or at least, she hoped that no one would recognize them and hand them over to the Fire Nation.
"Okay, but we have to make it quick. The Fire Nation's probably right behind us," the Avatar replied, looking around. The sun was beginning to set and everything was bathed in an orange hue.
"Man, for someone who's been walking non-stop for hours, you don't seem tired at all," Sokka said.
"We have to get to Ba Sing Se before the Fire Nation. That's our top priority."
"I miss Appa," Sokka said softly. No one replied, but he knew they all felt the same way.
"Maybe we can stop by that inn over there." Katara pointed to a quaint little building just up ahead.
"Finally!" Toph said, running over to where the inn was. The others quickened their pace to follow her.
After renting three rooms - one for the girls, one for Sokka, and another for Aang and Momo - Katara got under her sheets immediately, feeling exhausted but restless. Toph was outside training Aang some more, and her brother was probably in his room already.
She sighed and turned in bed, staring up at the stars dotting the sky.
What would happen if the Fire Nation captured us? she thought. What would happen to Aang, practically the only hope we have left?
She closed her eyes and tried to get rid of that thought.
No, we can't let that happen. Aang has to get to Ba Sing Se and get help to defeat the Fire Lord.
The Fire Lord. The thought of him sent chills down Katara's spine. Who could possibly be evil enough to try and eradicate the lives of many just for power? Just to have the chance to rule over the world?
Maybe his son, a voice whispered in her head. She shook the thought out of her head again and sighed. She's been wondering lately about Zuko and Iroh, especially since they seemed to turn against Azula during their last encounter.
She let out another sigh, then closed her eyes. She needed to rest as much as she can since they were heading out early tomorrow. Her last thoughts were of Zuko and Iroh, and whether or not they were still bent on capturing her friends.
I've also realized that this plot isn't all that original, so I apologize for that. Um...review? And I'm sorry if this chapter was really short. At first I planned on continuing through with the next chapter, but then everything would have to be adjusted and the reviews per chapter would be weird.