A/N: Hey guys sorry its taken me so long to finally write something, just having too much work to do. So this idea just came out of the blue and I wanted to see if it works. This is like my retake on what happens in Sozin's Comet Part 1. I want it to have multiple chapters, but first I want to see if you guys like it so... Please read and review and I hope you like it!
I pace back and forth, my thoughts conflicting with each other like a fiery rage. "This goes against everything I learned from the monks. I can't just go around wiping out people I don't like."
"Sure you can. You're the Avatar. If it's in the name of keeping balance, I'm pretty sure the universe will forgive you." I halt in mid-step and whirl around so fast to meet Sokka's face, my rage growing, 'they just don't understand.'
"This isn't a joke Sokka! None of you understand the position I'm in." I snap at them all. To my right Katara steps slightly forward to catch my attention.
"Aang we do understand. It's just…"
"Just what, Katara? What?!" I demand, I see a flash of hurt cross her striking blue eyes. My heart begins thundering wildly against my ribcage in guilt. But as quickly as the look appeared it vanished, replaced with set determination and frustration.
"We're trying to help!"
"Then, when you figure out a way for me to beat the Fire Lord without taking his life I'd love to hear it!" I turn around, walking off in the opposite direction towards the house.
"Aang, don't walk away from this!" I hear her sprint after me, grabbing my shoulder and stopping me in my tracks. I shrug her hand off, and because I know her so well, I don't need to look at her face to know I've hurt her again, but I try to ignore the stabbing feeling deep within my heart. I avoid eye contact with her and my eyes rest on my other friends.
"How can you guys expect me to take away a life?" I see Zuko and Sokka exchange a side glance before Zuko opens his mouth.
"Aang this isn't just any life, this is Ozai, he's the cause of so much suffering and death in the world, the only way to end this war is to end him."
"No matter how bad a person is, no matter how much they hurt you or others, no matter how much destruction they cause, no one and I mean no one deserves to be killed!" I asserted and silence fills the air; everyone unsure on how to challenge my statement. I take a deep breath and continue.
"Also how can this be the only way?! I'm an Air Nomad, we are pacifists completely against violence and killing. I can't do it, I… can't go against what I've been taught!" I falter, my entire body being overwhelmed with sadness and grief.
"Aang, you're not going to like this, but for the sake of the world you must give up your beliefs to save the world. The duty of the Avatar is to the world first and then anything else second." I glare at him and take a couple of paces towards him, ready to strike and poking my finger into his chest.
"You still don't get it, none of you do. Any one of you guys can take a life without having as much difficulty as I am having." I turn to face Toph, "Toph you are an earthbender, strong and stable, you will always face problems head on." I spin round to face Zuko again, "Zuko you are a firebender, they are known to be hot headed, of course you won't hesitate to get the job done." I glance at Sokka, "Sokka you are a warrior, a fighter, a soldier and in war the job of a soldier is to kill." Sokka searches my eyes, trying to understand why I'm finding this so difficult to overcome, and then he sighs loudly.
"But Aang buddy you are the Avatar, master of all elements, shouldn't you have gained each of these characteristics of each element?" I close my eyes, 'he's right, as the Avatar I don't only learn the elements but I also must learn the traditions, cultures and behaviour traits of each nation, but the thing is, the other elements are not my original element and this is the problem.' Someone clears their throat behind me, causing me to open my eyes and seeing Katara step closer to me.
"And what about me Aang? Do you think I am capable of killing another person?" I groan inwardly, 'this is a direction I definitely want to avoid,' I search her eyes, but they reveal nothing, all I see is a reflection of myself in her crystal eyes, and her mouth is set in a straight line.
"Katara I… You…" I trail away, 'how am I going to answer that without getting my head blown off?' She eyes me expectantly, her body stiff. I straighten myself out and stand taller. "Yes you are."
A/N: So I hope you liked this, please tell me your thoughts and whether or not you want me to continue with the story. Reviews, comments and constructive criticisms are welcome and please no flames. Thank You!
