Utopia
A/N: This is just a prologue to my story; basically, what will be covered in the plotline is briefly mentioned here. The rest of the chapters will be far more coherent than this one. This starts right after the Kataang kiss in the finale.
Summary: "I hope with the Avatar's help, this world can become a Utopia," The Earth King had stated; however, he had failed to realize that Utopia literally translated into 'no place'. All the loose threads are tied up as the gaang goes through one final adventure together before peace can finally be achieved.
Disclaimer: I do not own Avatar, if I did, I wouldn't be writing this, now would I?
Prologue
"Thank you" Aang said as they finished their first real kiss. He looked up at her with pure adoration in his eyes. She could not hold his gaze, a sudden wave of guilt washing over her as she realized what she had put him through those few days before the comet arrived.
"Aang…" Katara responded guiltily, remorse shining in her eyes "I'm sor-" Aang cut her off with a finger pressed to her lips. "Later" He said, "I don't want anything to ruin this moment" He smiled warmly at her "I love you," He told her "I- I love you to" She said, tears coming to her eyes.
She flung her arms around him, happy tears slid down her face. "I love you so much" She repeated tearfully. They stayed like that until the sun set.
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A woman sat down on her bed. She was dressed elegantly in a red robe with golden embroidery; however, her face was tired and sad despite the luxury she lived in.
There was knock on the door to her room. "Come in" She said tiredly. "My lady" A guard wearing the armor of the royal procession walked in "Is there anything I can get you? You seem tired" He asked her.
"I am tired… I'm tired of being stuck in here, I'm tired of not being able to see my children, I'm tired of not knowing anything, but I suppose you cannot help me with any of that" She sighed deeply. "I'm afraid not Fire Lady, I have been given specific orders by your husband" He apologized stiffly
"I expected no more" She replied regretfully. "But perhaps there is something you can help me with" She added. "Go ahead" The guard allowed. "I look out my window, and it seems like my lawn has become a camp for an army, care to explain that?" She asked, rather frustrated.
"The war had taken a rather… unfortunate turn, my lady," The guard said uncomfortably. Fire Lady Ursa had no choice to accept that answer. The guard walked out of the room, closing and locking the door behind him.
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Aang and his friends had endured many formalities over the past few months, each event dragged on forever as leaders gave long-winded speeches about the war and its ending, yet none of them surpassed the Earth Kings homecoming celebration in terms of shear boredom. In fact, Aang had enjoyed the day before the celebration, the highlight being Katara and his kiss, than the actual event itself.
It could hardly even be called a celebration, all they really did was stand in a row next to the ceremonial carpet along with all of the other honorary members, and watch as the Earth King and his entourage passed. The climax of the event was when the Earth King reached the top of the steps to his palace, turned around and began to speak.
"We have all sacrificed so much for this moment, some people more than others, some with their lives…" The Earth King began; however, the companions lost interest quickly, particularly Aang and Katara, who began subtly and silently flirting with each other. Little did they know far more exiting things were taking place elsewhere in the city.
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"…and I'd like to take a moment to thank the Avatar for making this moment possible…" The Earth King's voice echoed distantly in the prisons. "He and his friends have shown incredible bravery-" The prison door collapsed with a crash. "ingenuity-" The two guards were taken out soundlessly. "And extraordinary perseverance in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles"
A troop of men walked into the prison silently. Their faces were obscured by the shadows as the prisoners struggled to get a good look at them. "They are truly an inspiration to us all and I am honored to have known them…" The men stopped in front of one cell in particular; then they bowed down in unison, presumably to the man who sat in the darkest corner of the cell.
"The Dai Li are at your command, Sir," The man closest to the cell said quietly. "I hope with the Avatar's help, this world can become a Utopia," The prisoner stood up triumphantly a victorious smile on his face. "I knew you'd come back"
A/N: Thanks for reading, as I said, this is only a set up for the rest of my story, the rest of the chapters will be longer and more fluent.
By the way, please sign a 'petition' to thank the creators and everyone else that helped make Avatar possible, a link to the petition is in my profile.