So, I have good news and bad news for the fans of "Call My Name". The bad news: You guys aren't going to get the LOK sequel that you have been asking me for. My lore just doesn't fit for LOK in any way shape or form. Kala's next incarnation would have to be a Fire Nation boy, and Aang's would be an Earth Kingdom girl. As you can see, this just wouldn't work. So, here's the good news: This story right here is a direct sequel to Kala's story, taken from "The Promise", the graphic novels that tie A:TLA and LOK together. So, I hope you enjoy it. :)

Disclaimer: I don't own A:TLA or LOK, or any of their characters. I only have Kala.


Fireworks burst just above our heads in celebration for the peace that was sure to be brought to the world. Aang and I had spoken with Earth King Kuei and Zuko about what was now going to be known as the Harmony Restoration Movement. Finally, the four nations would be able to coexist without endless war and strife. I held on tightly to Zuko as Aang directed Appa around all of the fireworks, a bright smile on my face. At this point, we still hadn't announced our engagement even to our friends. We would wait a year before doing so, in order to keep the focus on fixing what was wrong with the world, instead of on our relationship status.

"It's beautiful, isn't it, Zuko?" I asked wistfully as I stared up at the light show above us.

"Yeah," he answered quietly, but I could tell he had more on his mind than the celebrations.

"Hey, wanna know what fireworks are like for me?" Toph inquired of Sokka. "Close your eyes." He did so, only for the Metalbender to yell loudly in his ear as she mimicked the sounds of the exploding fireworks.

"Oh, Toph, don't be such a grump," Katara said as she hugged the younger girl. "You're out with friends on a beautiful night, celebrating the fact that we saved the world!"

"You, too, your new majesty Fire Lord Zuko sir! Turn that frown upside down! It's happy time!" Aang cheered with a grin that lit up his face. I shook my head and that was when he noticed the concentrated expression on my fiancée's face. "Zuko…?"

"I visited my father in prison the other day… I've been meaning to ask you for a favor, Aang. You too, Kala."

"Sure, anything," Aang answered.

"You know I'll do anything for you," I added.

"If you two ever see me turning into my father, I want you to… I want you to end me," Zuko said.

"What?" Aang and I demanded simultaneously.

"Even now, after everything that's happened, my family's legacy is still a part of me. That's why it's my duty to heal the scars that the Fire Nation has left on the world. But the Fire Lord's thrown comes with a lot of pressures, and if I'm honest with myself… I need a safety net. The world needs a safety net. That's what I need the two of you to be. The safety net."

"Zuko, you're not your dad! And you're my friend! How can you expect me-" Aang began.

"As your friend, I'm asking you—If you ever see me go bad, end me. That goes for you too, Kala. Promise me." Aang turned to Katara for guidance, while I stared at Zuko in disbelief.

"… Fine. I promise," Aang finally whispered. I crossed my arms over my chest as Zuko looked at me expectantly.

"Kala-" he began.

"What do you want me to say, Zuko? You're asking me to kill the man I love if he starts going through some hard times. I believe in fixing what's tarnished, not giving up on it. You, of all people, should know that by now. So, no, I will not end you if I start to see a little of your father in you. I'm going to make you a different promise."

"But what if-"

"Zuko, I promise you that I will never let you get to the point where Aang will have to fulfill the promise he's just made you. I will fix what is tarnished, not throw it away. This, I swear to you," I answered with a fierce look of determination. I wasn't giving him any room to argue, because I would not settle for anything less. After a moment, Zuko finally nodded in his agreement to my terms and I leaned forward to kiss his cheek. It was time to enjoy the festivities again.


A year had passed since that night, and the peace and harmony that we had all worked so hard for hadn't been accomplished yet. Zuko and I had finally announced our engagement earlier in the year, in the hopes that it would help people see how times had changed. A girl from the Southern Water Tribe was due to become the Fire Lady. Still, the people of the world were skeptical of how well the Harmony Restoration Movement was functioning. Admittedly, I wondered the same many nights. Zuko had been losing sleep, and it was starting to show in his eyes. Most nights, he would awaken and search for an unknown assailant. Sometimes his suspicions were proven correct, but usually not. This night was no different as my fiancée leapt from our bed to investigate the hallway, which was being guarded. I remained in bed, sure he would return within minutes.

"Down with the traitor! Down with the Fire Lord who betrays his own people!" a feminine voice yelled from the hall and I immediately leapt out of bed and ran to the door. Zuko had just been knocked to the ground by the young woman who'd come to assassinate him when I arrived. I wasted no time in drawing water from the bowl beside the door and pinning her to the wall with ice.

"Convince me not to take your life," Zuko threatened as he took the mask from the girl's face.

"Go ahead! My family has been loyal to yours for generations! By getting rid of me, you would simply complete your betrayal!"

"So says the woman come to murder her leader," I retorted.

"Your family?" Zuko inquired of her.

"My father is the mayor of Yu Dao!" she snapped.

"Yu Dao… the first of the Fire Nation colonies."

"Yes, my home! And now you and the Avatar Halves are going to destroy it with your precious Harmony Restoration Movement!"

"I would suggest you watch your tone," I warned the girl. "Zuko, I think we should go to Yu Dao in the morning to return her to her home, and see if we can't sort this out." My fiancée nodded in agreement, but I could see the weariness in his gaze. Being Fire Lord was wearing him out, and it seemed as though it wouldn't be long before he might crack under the pressure of it all. I gave him a concerned glance that was promptly ignored as he ordered the guards to take our would-be assassin to a room and keep her there for the remainder of the night. As we returned to bed, I rested a hand on Zuko's shoulder.

"I'm fine," he whispered softly. "Just go to sleep."

"You don't have to do it all on your own, you know. I'm here for you," I answered just as gently.

"You're a Half. Your duty is to the world."

"I'm also your best friend and going to be your wife. I see it as my personal responsibility to make sure you are okay. You're feeling the stress more than I am at this point."

"It's fine. We'll sort everything out in Yu Dao tomorrow."


I'm foreseeing about six chapters total for this story, since I've been doing two chapters per graphic novel, and the third/final one comes out in September. So I'm going to update this weekly with each of the chapters I've already written and see how it goes. Please R&R.