Don't own Avatar. Here it is, the sequel! And that means I got one hundred reviews! Thanks a ton!! And as a further treat I decided that chapters one and two were way to short so I combined them. I hope not to dissappoint though this is going to be awesome, especially the finale!

Katara moved swiftly through the trees, focusing on making her way to the nearby ocean. She had to figure something out to get there. Finally she caught sight of the water and a small house with two canoes. Nervously she looked up at the moon before hurrying to one of the boats, quickly climbing inside.

She didn't want to steal but it was an emergency. Carefully she used bending to make the boat move into the water. As soon as she couldn't see the house she smiled, increasing her bending power to move quickly.

Carefully she studied the stars while looking at the old constellation map Sokka had obtained from the spirit library long before. Using it she worked to steer herself towards the Fire Nation. It paid off after just two hours of high speed bending.

Up ahead the blockade loomed ominously and she grinned. Her mind flashed back to the subs from the invasion. With steady movements she used water bending to submerge her and the boat, riding at a fast pace underneath the waves.

She had full plans on how and when to rescue Zuko. She would use the invasion to help him and hope that it wasn't to late. Fervently she begged the spirits that he would be alright.

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Zuko felt himself tremble as Ozai paced in front of him. To an outsider it looked innocent enough. To Zuko however…it was something to fear. What the agitated Fire Lord was doing was trying to figure out what was the best way to torture and/or break Zuko.

It was just another reminder of how cruel this man could be. To torture his own son to near death and thinking of the best ways to do it. Finally after what seemed like an eternity Ozai halted, snapping his fingers.

With swift movements three guards entered, their weapons pointed at Zuko. Zuko flinched as his once father shook his head "No need for those pitiful toys. I want you to bring me something. A poison called Jin Sing Sa" he said.

Zuko raised an eyebrow in confusion as the guards nodded, trembling all over. He then glared as Ozai turned to him "I suppose you have never heard of it?" he questioned.

Zuko remained silent, glaring defiantly "It's a special poison that, once it makes contact with the victim, courses through their blood stream. From there it reacts whenever the victim is near fire. It is the perfect poison for men about to go into battle, much more pain. For a fire bender however…" he trailed off.

Zuko's eyes widened as he realized what he was saying. A fire bender had a small fire-like heat inside of them. If it reacted to fire then it would cause him constant pain.

Ozai laughed darkly at his sons face "It's not to late. If you tell me where the Avatar is…" he trailed off, his voice sweet and luring.

Zuko scowled and spit in his face, defiance in every muscle. Ozai snarled as the guards returned. He turned away as they timidly approached the prince, fearful of both his and Ozai's wrath. Rather unsure they took out the poison, a small vial of clear liquid, not even enough for a mouth full.

Ozai refused to look in his direction "If not treated it will kill you in one weeks time and cause you agony until then. Especially when coupled with previous poisons" he said.

He then turned to the nervous guards , smiling with an insane smile "Coat his dagger with it, and then hand it to me" he ordered. Zuko felt dread grow on him as the guards did as was told.

Please let Aang make it.

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The woman slowly walked through the streets of the palace city. Normally she wouldn't be here but she had seen the wanted posters of Iroh.

She had come with full intent to free him, only to find out he already had.

No she had a different mission. She just needed to buy her time.

There would be a chance for her to go in and make a rescue. She just had to wait for the proper moment and hope it wasn't to late…

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Katara shivered from the cold air around her. You'd think that the Fire Nation would be warm but surprisingly she was freezing in the middle of summer. A shiver ran down her spine once more when she thought of Zuko.

It had been a day since he had been kidnapped under her watch. She still couldn't believe that Azula was able to sneak in and take him right under her watch! Though she found a small dart in her clothing that may have had something to do with that.

It scared her to think that it could have been her that had been kidnapped. In fact when she thought back Zuko had saved her a lot more than she thought. First he had come after her in the storm. She would have been doomed because she would have only had been able to catch fish, not cook them.

She would have gotten very hungry, very quick. Then he got rid of her doubts, or at least those particular doubts. And then he even took an arrow for her!

He did so much and all she did was rant and complain, even hurting him.

She felt so lost as she turned to the sky "Mom…I need you" she whispered.

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Zuko could feel his fear growing though he refused to show it. His father was fingering the dagger in his hands. It was the one Iroh had given to him, that he had used as a beacon of hope. The guards had left but had used every last drop.

Already ozai had taken the pleasure of telling him that usually only one drop was used and that the full bottle had never been used. And for another first, it had never been used on a fire bender before.

His father then smiled deviously "You can come out now" he said, his voice sickeningly sweet. Zuko's eyes widened in surprise as Azula walked out, her face twisted in a rage as she looked at her defenseless brother.

Ozai promptly handed her the dagger "Take aim anywhere that won't kill him, and make sure to leave it so that all the poison enters his bloodstream without fail" he hissed.

Azula nodded and took careful aim, pausing for a few moments to increase his suffering "It's not to late Zuzu, just say what we want to hear" she said, her voice as luring and tempting as it had been in the crystal catacombs.

Zuko closed his eyes "I'll be dead before I talk" he hissed.

Azula's eyes narrowed "Very well" she said, her voice an eerie calm.

She then drew her hand back, flinging the dagger forward. He didn't even make a sound as the dagger pierced through the skin. All he was aware of was the burn that filled him to his very soul.

However with defiance he looked up and glared at the two figures in front of him "You'll never win" he hissed before blackness swallowed him, his only escape from the pain.