Avatar: The Last Airbender

Disclaimer: I own avatar the last airbender, which means I have a sister with wings that can fly. :D

Hey people of fanfiction, this is my attempt at my first story. I am making a continuation story, meaning it will have canon pairings, and I am making a story that would probably happen after the finale. Enjoy.

Book 4: Air

Chapter 1

Epoch

The landscape is breathtaking. The trees are the most prominent of the beautiful sights. Birds can be seen overhead, where they fly freely. The grass is fresh with dew as the sun begins it's invigorating elevation. All of this was possible...because of the avatar. It is the beginning of a new era. Fire Lord Ozai has been defeated, and the four nations have once again been able to enjoy a time of peace. An experience that has been deprived of for a century.

Earth Kingdom: Ba Sing Se ( The Jasmine Dragon Tea Shop )

The gaang has just wrapped up their reunion. It seems everyone will be going back to their homes. The reunion was bittersweet. It was a momentous occasion, but saying goodbye brought both sadness and hope.

"Well, I guess this is it huh?", pronounced Sokka.

"yeah, it does. But look on the bright side. Well be able to live peacefully back at the tribes, and theyr'e rebuilding. ", replied Katara.

"Yup, Even though Team Avatar is going in different directions, we always come back, like my boomerang!" , at this moment Sokka pulls out his boomerang in a comical manner, with a goofy smile.

Cough...Cough

"Um yeah...OK whatever." Everyone then laughs as they all begin to go they're seperate ways. Katara and Sokka have decided to go back to the southern water tribe for rebuilding. Uncle Iroh has decided to stay at his Tea Shop. He has agreed with Zuko to act as a sort of long distance advisor. Zuko has gone back to the fire nation. He realizes his destiny and is working to rebuild and reform the fire nation's policies. Toph has returned to Gaoling where she is nervous of what her parents reactions may be. And as for Aang, he has gone to the Eastern Air Temple to visit Guru Pathik. He is eager to learn how he can restore the air nomad civilization.

Fire Nation Prison ( Maximum Security)

Ozai sat there brooding, in his lowly prison cell. Prison can really get you to think about things, Oh no, it doesn't mean Ozai regretted his actions, he reasoned he should've done more...and faster. First his bending is taken away by a 12 year old, his failure of a son has usurped the throne somehow from Azula, and now he is inquiring about his mother, Ursa.

Well, if it isn't the Fire Lord himself. What honor do I have to be visited in this lowly prison cell.

You know, Banishment has done alot to help me...maybe it can do the same for you.

There is some sort of ulterior motive...

What do you really want, boy?

I have a question...and you're going to answer...Where... is... my Mother!

"I already told you. She has done...treacherousthings.", drawled Ozai.

"I already know that's not the whole truth."

"Oh?"

"Because if it weren't for her 'treacherous' actions, you wouldn't have been Fire Lord."

" It seems you've grown a few brain cells since I've last seen you. Superb."

Zuko didn't rise to the bait. "You know where she is. Tell me."

"You're going to have to do the better than that, Zuko"

Zuko stared at him for a second. One not of malice, but out of pity.

"Sigh. Fine. Let me tell you this, though. You may think you're getting a rise out of me, but your not. You're probably wondering what benefit you may gain from telling me where Mother is. Well guess what, the only way your getting out of here is through community service in the Earth Kingdom. I don't think the Earth Kingdom would enjoy the previous Fire Lord's company, especially seeing as how they now know about your foiled plan to burn them to the ground."

Ozai narrowed his eyes. He couldn't believe the audacity this...this teenager had! He really wasn't planning a vacation to Earth Kingdom territory.

Zuko saw this subtle gesture and knew he was gaining an advantage. "You think that power is all there is to it...but i've learned that when you have a fire, someone will one day fight with a bigger fire. Even if you did take control of the world, what would be the point if every one of your subjects hate you with a passion."

Ozai never thought of it that way. But he still couldn't wrap his brain around such a concept. He came to a conclusion. Fake kindness is more effective than ruling with complete domination. Still, he wouldn't change his ways. Kindness is still a weakness. He would only use it when it suits him.

"..."

"So are you going to tell me where she is?"

"Your mother, Ursa, was banished to the South Eastern area of the Earth Kingdom. Close to Gaoling."

Zukostared dumbfounded at his father.

Ozai raised his eyebrow.

" I just never expected you to volunteer this information. Maybe...Maybe there's still hope for you. Maybe...maybe there's a chance for you to leave out of here someday."

Zuko turned to leave and shut the door, leaving Ozai by himself.

"Sooner than you think...boy."

Gaoling ( Bei Fong Estate)

Toph was actually surprised. That's saying something as she isn't easily surprised. The reunion with her parents went better than expected. Her parents were actually more accepting than she thought they would be. They allowed her more freedom around the city, and she was able to go places with her friends. The only catch was that she had to send a message by Hawk twice a month. Toph was in her room which has been renovated to a fairly large room with plenty of the best stuff, earth. Downstairs, she could hear her fathergreeting someone, and could feel the vibration of another person. It was someone she has never sensed before. But the strange thing was that this person had a faintly familiar heart beat.

"hey dad, who's that?"

"She is a neighbor from down the road. She says she needs our assistance."

"May I ask your name, miss?", asked Poppy Bei Fong, as she entered the room.

"Ursa."

I will be updating about twice a week, mainly because my PC is on safe mode. When i'm able to hook up the laptop, i can update new chapters, which is usually around the evening. I have karate camp, so I don't get home until 5:00 p.m. Don't worry, I will update as much as I can.

I welcome reviews of all kind, and I look forward to constructive criticism. Flames are welcolmed too. If you flame, please tell me what the object of your flaming is, so I can consider your comment. Remember that reviews are catalysts for birth of the next chapter.

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