The sun shine felt pleasant and soothing against his exposed milky colour skin. The warm breeze brushed against him, making him smile a large and contented smile which he was famous for. He was Aang, the Avatar, the most powerful being on the Earth. But he was also just the fun, bubbly Aang. He'd always would be the fun, bubbly Aang. Beside him, Zuko, his friend, his brother. They had been through so much together. Rebuilding the Nations piece by piece.
His feet walked along the golden sand trail, leading to the renown 'Ember Island beach'. He was excited, he was more than excited, he was about to see his friends, and more exciting, Katara, which he hadn't seen for 3 months. They reached the end of the secluded path, and stepped out onto the open beach. Everyone was there. Sokka, Toph, Zuko, Mai, Suki, Iroh, Ty lee, and Katara. Suki lay on her beach towel, amused at Sokka's sand-sculpture making. Sokka, located next to Suki, was too busy making and constructing a sand blob, which Aang assumed was Suki. Toph, sat on a raised ledge of sand, stretching her arms. Iroh sat on a beach towel, sipping what looked like to be watermelon juice. Mai, sat under an umbrella looking lonely, obviously missing Zuko. Ty lee was sitting on the sand, holding a light coloured shell, and outlined the rough edges of the shell with her hand. Aang moved to the final piece of the puzzle. The beautiful figure that surfed graciously along the blue waves. The long beautiful brown curls, flying behind her gorgeous delicate face. Her body figure had grown more curvaceous in the last 6 years. Aang loved Katara, her strong willed personality, yet her tender and compassionate loving sense, made Aang more entwined in his love for her. In fact it had been three months since Aang had last seen her, and he desperately wanted to hold her in his arms, again. Nobody seemed to notice that Firelord Zuko and Avatar Aang had arrived. Until Toph suddenly noticed.
"No way, is that? Twinkle Toes! Pouty prince!" Toph yelled before running to give Aang and Zuko a welcome. Aang and Zuko turned to exchange glances, and let out a laugh. Sokka and Suki turned their attention to the arriving men on the beach. They walked over to Aang and Zuko. "Good to see you Aang! And ugh Zuko...welcome back to the gaang!" Sokka gave them both a brotherly hug, before wrapping an arm around Suki's waist. "Its good to be back" Zuko said gesturing a warming hug to an eagerly approaching Mai. Toph punched Aang hard in the shoulder. "Ow what was that for?" Aang yelped. "My affection, but ooh sorry I forgot you had baby skin, or should I say baby bones? But for a moment I thought those busk muscles were actually... busk" Toph laughed. Aang laughed "Well they are pretty busk I must say, but still, I'm not a rock". Aang replied jokingly. Toph and Aang laughed aloud.
"Aang! Aang! You're back!" a familiar voice shouted. One voice he'd missed and longed for the most. He turned to see the woman of his dreams, running towards him. "Katara!" Aang shouted, before running towards her. Seeing as he was an airbender he could run much faster than Katara by bending air behind him and reached her only a matter or seconds. Katara leaped onto Aang, who caught on to her in time before tripping backwards. "Oh Aang I missed you so much" Katara yelled. "You don't know how much I missed you Katara" He mumbled into her neck. Slowly pressing little flattering kisses down her neck. She giggled, and cupped his face in her hands. She looked into his beautiful grey eyes that displayed a silvery affect in the sunlight. He stared into hers, almost finding himself lost in a sea of blue. She closed the space in between them by planting a tender kiss on his lips. But it soon grew to become more than an innocent kiss. With their tongues battling for the domination of each others mouthes. Soft moans and sighs escaped their mouthes. Their kiss became more intense, and passionate, and the need for air became more desperate. They pulled away hesitantly, still longing for each other. "I love you Katara", Aang muffled, between gasps of air. "I love you too Aang". Katara said happily. Katara and Aang had been married for 4 months now. And his trip made it hard for both of them, parting seemed to be impossible. And the months were long and seemed to last for ever.
The gaang had resumed their day at the beach now more happy that Zuko and Aang had returned from the Earth Kingdom. Aang and Zuko greeted everyone, and chatted to them, telling their encounter with the Earth king and Basco. Mai and Katara were especially excited to greet their husbands home from their meeting in Ba Sing Se.
Katara guided Aang to her towel on the sand. Aang sat down on the towel before placing to hands on his thighs, making a welcome invitation for Katara to sit in his lap. Katara noticed how much Aang had grown in 6 years. His figure was still slim and slender, but he had a muscular body, which he gained from the 6 years of training and extending his bending skills after the war. Katara loved the his arrow tattoos, which made him look more mature but still resembled the childish Aang. He was about the same height as Zuko, but probably a bit shorter, and was now at his full height, and Katara had to stand on her tippytoes to reach Aang's forehead. His face was flawless, and he had the biggest smile she had ever seen. His eyes were a silvery grey. He had even grown his hair back. He liked to grow it when visiting other nations, but he was always cautious to show the front tip of his arrow. Still believing in the air nomad traditions.
Katara sat in his lap "Hey there handsome". Katara said while placing a kiss on his cheek. "Hey there beautiful". Aang replied with a chuckle in his throat. Katara giggled, and planted a kiss on the tip of his arrow on his head. Aang sighed softly. "I really missed you Katara" Aang stated before nuzzling her neck with his lips. He wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her closer to his body. Katara gave a wry smile, "Oh I see how this is. Did you just miss doing that?". Katara teased. "What? No its not like that, well ugh some...wait I mean..." before Aang could finish his sentence, Katara's finger pressed against his lips. "I know. I was only teasing. I really did miss those silly, Aang moments" She taunted. Aang chuckled a laugh, but felt a little blush build up in his cheeks, but that soon disappeared as he started caressing Katara's long brown hair, gently bringing her head closer, and Katara caught his mouth in a passionate kiss.
"Hey Aang, getting some action there?!" Sokka yelled noticing Aang and Katara. Aang gently pulled away gently from his kiss with Katara, still caressing Katara's hair. "Pretty much! You?! " Aang yelled back while laughing. Katara turned to see Sokka at least 10 metres away from her and Aang. Sokka was practically mimicking Aang's and Katara's actions, with Suki. "Yea! Check Zuko!" He yelled back. Aang glanced across to spy Zuko and Mai practically copying both of the couples. "Guys I'm a little busy here! Enjoying the moment!" Zuko yelled at them. Mai smacked his shoulder. "Have I ever told you that your the biggest jerk on the Earth?" Mai questioned crudely. "I think a lot of people have said that Mai!" Aang yelled. Mai, smiled. Zuko pulled a narrowed glare at Aang. "Thanks Aang, that warms my heart!" Zuko exclaimed. "How about I warm your heart for you..." Mai continued. "I like the sound of that". Zuko attempted to whisper, before proceeding to kiss Mai. "Nice job jerk!" Sokka yelled at Zuko. Zuko just ignored Sokka and continued doing his business. "So much for our little couples love triangle, jeez Zuko, just ruin it!" Aang yelled at Zuko. Sokka and Aang laughed. "You know I'll never understand the physics of a guy's brain" Katara shouted to Suki. Suki laughed. "At least Aang has a brain". Suki yelled back. Katara laughed. "Hey! I do have a brain!" Sokka exclaimed angrily. "Oh sorry Sokka, I didn't mean to offend you". Suki said slyly. Katara laughed. "Why do they taunt us?!" Aang yelled. Sokka turned and gave the 'I dunno shrug' with his shoulders. The couples just laughed, enjoying their day at the beach, and decided to end it and return to the Zuko's family house on Ember island.
"So Aang tell me more about this trip". Katara said, continuing cooking dinner for the gaang, whilst listening to Aang. "Well, it was kinda boring, but I mean its also important, so I had to act mature, and this problem and conflict needs maturity to understand the complex details. See, rebellious groups in the Fire Nation, have been teaming up with Azula, and we believe maybe Ozai, but were not entirely sure, all we know is, another attack on the fire palace, and some destruction caused to the outskirts of the palace as well". Aang said looking down at his feet. "Really, thats not good, what are you going to do?" Katara asked. "Well thats why we went to the Ba Sing Se, to discuss whether or not to send earth troops, to help the situation. I go against the idea. But I'm not sure what Zuko thinks. I was wondering, could you maybe see if Mai, has talked to Zuko, and I dunno, see what Zuko's opinion is. I just don't think the Fire nation needs the help, all I think they should do, is just keep watch, you know, like just pay more attention, rather than focussing so much on rebuilding the Fire Nation with huge leaps, I think Zuko should just concentrate on solving minor problems like this, which will slowly build back the respect of the Fire Nation". Aang said. "Well Aang, I'll go with whatever you choose. I mean your idea sounds more optimistic, rebuilding the people's morale. If you like, I will talk to Mai, but don't let it get you down. I will always go with what you feel is right Aang". Katara smiled at Aang. Aang walked over to Katara.
"You know I love you, right?" Aang said while wrapping his arms around her waist. Aang started placing little kisses along her neck. Katara giggled, and that's why Aang always kissed her neck; he loved coaxing her little laughs. Occasionally when Aang heard those little sighs, or when Katara whispered his name, he would laugh a little himself. "I know... but do you want dinner?" Katara questioned. Aang laughed, and released his hug on Katara. "Mmm, whatever you cook always tastes good" Aang replied. "You know what else tastes good?" Katara asked. Aang raised an eyebrow. "You..." Katara said seductively, before pulling Aang into a passionate kiss.
"Whoops, are we interrupting something?" Suki asked, as she entered the kitchen. Aang and Katara pulled away abruptly to see a grinning Suki at the door, and Sokka behind her. "No, no, we ugh... were cooking dinner, is all" Katara smiled. Suki smiled, "well we better leave then, don't want to disturb you two chefs" Suki said, smiling at them. "Wait Katara please tell me you're cooking meat!" Sokka asked desperately. "Well yeah, but not a lot, but I'll make sure I'll save it for you, okay?" Katara asked. Sokka nodded, and put a thumbs up at Katara. Suki and Sokka left the room. "Awkward?" Aang said. "I agree, hey Aang could you do a favour for me?" Katara asked politely. Aang nodded. "Could you set the table please?" Katara replied. "Anything for you beautiful" Aang said. Katara laughed and hoped no one saw her blush furiously.
"Dinners great Katara". Ty lee complemented. "Oh it was nothing, just a little home-made dinner" Katara replied. "Well I think its amazing, and judging by Sokka's facial expressions, I think he is thinking the same" Suki commented. "Yea not bad Madam bossy britches" Toph laughed. Everyone seemed to giggle, whilst Katara blushed a little remembering the fun memories, almost 6 years ago. "I'd stay clear of the Sea prunes" Aang whispered to Zuko. "But aren't they ocean kumquats?" Zuko whispered. "Close enough" Aang whispered. Aang laughed a little, remembering his recollection of memories. The memory relating to this at Hama's inn, he told Toph the exact same thing he had just said to Zuko. Everyone stared at him for laughing unexpectedly. Aang blushed, feeling a little embarrassed. "Well someone's in a good mood". Mai announced. "Unlike someone I know" Zuko nudged Mai with his elbow. "You are the biggest Jerk on the planet! Ugh!" Mai sulked. "Actually I think he is the biggest jerk in the universe" Iroh said laughing. Everyone laughed except Zuko, who frowned. "We are just teasing pouty prince, sheesh!" Toph said. "Well I think now that dinner is over, I think that what we need is a nice cup of tea, to accompany the humourous dinner". Iroh said happily. Everyone nodded a yes and thanked Katara for the dinner.
Katara and Suki decided it would be efficient to clean up the dishes, and wash up, whilst the others proceeded into the living room for some tea. "Katara I need to tell you something, a secret". Suki said quietly to Katara. "Sure, tell me" Katara said washing the last dish. "Well I think I might be um..." Suki paused, and took a breath. "Pregnant". She placed a hand on her flat-soon to be large belly. Katara jumped, and the dish fell out of her hand. The dish landed on the ground, and smashed instantly. "Oh my gosh, you serious?!" Katara asked excited. She hugged Suki tightly, a warm sister hug. "Yeah, I found out 2 weeks ago". Suki said happily. "Have you told everyone yet?" Katara said cleaning up the broken dish on the ground. "No, and please don't tell Sokka yet, I think I'll tell him on our wedding anniversary. Its only a couple weeks away". Suki replied. "I won't tell anyone, Suki. I'm here for you". Katara said calmly. Suki gave Katara a warm hug. "I knew I could count on you Katara, thank you so much!". Suki said. The two sisters-in-law laughed together.
Aang suddenly walked into the kitchen. "Oh sorry ladies, am I interrupting something?" Aang questioned both of them. "No, just a sisterly talk". Suki said smiling. "And besides, I don't want to hold Katara up any longer, I think someone is eager to see her" Suki said grinning at Aang and Katara. Both of them blushed a little, while Suki exited the room. They knew that Suki enjoyed teasing them, and when she did, they both felt like kids again. "So, what was that all about?" Aang asked while he helped clean the cooking area. "Nothing. Just girl talk". Katara replied, still a little bit of excitement in her tone. "Well then it must of been pretty exciting, for you to have dropped a plate". He smiled at her. "Oh yea, whoops, I hope Zuko isn't mad, I think it might have been one of his favourite china plates". Katara said a bit worried. "I'm sure he doesn't care. And if he really needs another we can go get him one". Aang said reassuring her. "Is there any chance that you will tell me about this talk?" Aang asked quietly. "Not a chance". Katara replied teasing him. "Well then. Would something like this change your mind?..." Aang walked over to Katara, and like always, started placing little suckling kisses on her neck. Katara always giggled at his actions. For some reason, she always found her neck to be more sensitive than some other parts of her body. "Hmm I'll consider it. But don't be so sure you'll get an answer". Katara mockingly. "Well I'm good at persuading people". Aang whispered in her ear. She rested her head on Aangs chest, and wrapped her arms around him. "Well, lets see how persuasive you are" Katara whispered back. Aang continued kissing her neck. Every so often, Katara would sigh or a little muffled moan would be heard. Aang was pleased, with himself. He loved doing this to Katara, he found it amusing, and also happy that he made Katara happy. "Aang..." Katara whispered. "Yes?" Aang whispered quietly. "I don't know if I can tell you, I mean its about Suki, and well it has something to do with, well what you call, that". Aang pulled away gently, but fast. "I think I know where this is going... Wait! is Su.." Katara kissed him on the lips hard, as Sokka walked in to the room. Katara was lucky she cut-off Aang in time before Sokka heard what she thought Aang was going to say. "Get a room, jerk, and my sister who is so nice to make me meat tonight". Sokka said sarcastically as he walked past. Katara pulled away pretending to be surprised by Sokka's entry. Katara laughed. "So you enjoyed huh?". Sokka nodded. "Amazing, almost as amazing as Suki. Nah I'm just kidding. See ya love birds". Sokka said before exiting the kitchen. Katara looked at Aang. "Phew! Aang, could you be more louder?!" Katara said. Aang smiled, "So Suki is you know what?" Aang asked. Katara nodded, and smiled. Aang had to think for a moment, he was happy for Suki and Sokka, but he himself wanted to have a baby with Katara, but he had never found the courage to do so. "But don't tell the others! Especially Sokka. Okay?" She asked. "Oh I get it that why you kissed me randomly?" Aang said. "Well that and maybe because I love you". Katara replied cheekily. Aang smiled. Katara thought that whenever Aang smiled; which was incredibly often, he had the biggest smile imaginable. Aang leaned down and locked lips with Katara. Both forcefully kissing with equal strength, but it was usually Katara who won the battle of mouthes, and her tongue explored his mouth, enjoying her victory. They pulled away, gasping for air, their kiss lasted for a lot longer than expected. "You know, I did get you to confess". Aang said cheekily after his breathing settled. "What! You did not! You know I'm starting to think that your the biggest jerk on the planet" Katara replied a little defeated. Aang laughed, "so that's why you agreed to marrying the biggest jerk on the planet?" Aang asked. "You're unbelievable!" Katara said poking his chest. "I'm lovable and you know it, just admit you're wrong", Aang said raising his eyebrow. Katara sighed. "Alright you win, jerk, I confessed. You happy now?" Katara said with humour, although there was some annoyance present in her voice. "I'm always happy when I'm with you". Aang replied slyly. Katara giggled. "C'mon jerk, lets go have some of Iroh's tea". They both left the room, and joined the others for some tea.
"Wow, I can't believe that their going to have a baby" Aang said, lying on the bed, looking upwards. He was happy for Sokka and Suki, but he himself wanted to have a child with Katara. "I know, aren't you excited?!" Katara said, coming to enjoy Aang on bed. She lay herself next to him. Aang laughed, "of course I'm excited !" Aang replied to Katara's comment. After that a silence fell upon the both, but it was Katara who broke it. "Aang... I want to have a baby with you. I know we've been married for only for 4 months, but I mean we have been together for 6 years. I know I'm ready, but are you? Has it ever crossed your mind before?" Katara said quietly. Aang turned to meet Katara's gaze. "You know, I was thinking the same thing". Aang replied happily. "Really?" Katara said. "Of course, but I wasn't sure how you would take to it, but I really want to have kids with you". Aang said. "We have made love plenty of times before, but I think we should, well you know keep trying" Katara said a little embarrassed. "So there would be a lot of that anyway?" Aang said cheekily. Katara laughed "yeah, how does that sound?" Katara responded. "Sounds like a good idea to me". Aang said smiling at her. Using little strength, he positioned Katara carefully under him. She kissed him on the lips. "Why don't we start right now?" He requested slyly. Katara laughed. "I love you Katara" Aang whispered to her. "I love you too... Jerk".
The loud noises and words coming from the room next door, woke Toph with a start
. "Sheesh keep it down" Toph mumbled grumpily to herself. Toph sat up from her bed and exited her room quietly trying not to disturb the 'quiet' couple next door. She made her way down the corridor to the kitchen. She turned and entered the room. She made her way to the jug of water before grabbing a cup and pouring water into it. Toph rubbed her eyes sleepily while holding the cup in her hand. She paused, and dropped the cup suddenly. She turned around to see a female figure by the door. Toph knew who it was, she had felt the exact same body shape before. But Toph could feel other people as well.
"Hm, I never thought that after 6 years I would see you here from your prison cell". Toph yelled before preparing battle position.
"Surprise! Well heres the thing fool, you can't see me, should I remind you that you are blind?" Azula laughingly mocked. Two men arrived next to Azula. "I hear you can't bend anymore? Is that why you brought your little body guards?" Toph replied scornfully. Azula growled before the two men beside her moved to attack Toph. Toph quickly shouted for help before punching the surface of the kitchen floor, and lifting rock from beneath. She launched it at the first man, the rock hit him at sent him flying back against the wall, before yelling again for help. It wasn't long before Suki and Sokka ran into the room. "What's going on?" "Sokka get out the way!" Suki yelled. She jumped onto Sokka, and landed on the floor, dodging a fireball, that burned the wall. "Ex-princess is paying us a visit with her little friends" Toph said angrily before lifting up a rock wall to defend a shot of fire from the first man she hit. Two more men appeared by Azula's side. Over the loud shouts, Toph could hear Azula's laughter. She growled and try closing the space between the two walls and Azula, by moving the walls together. The attempt failed, with Azula flipping backwards. Zuko and Mai ran into the kitchen after they heard the large crashes of this battle. "What the?" Zuko said rubbing his eyes. "What's happening now?!" Mai said angrily. "Ugh! Azula's back for revenge, and she brought her little gang with her!" Sokka yelled over the shouts. "Wait! Who's here?!" Zuko yelled, unable to believe what he thought he just heard. "Your crazy sister shows up and attacks us! Sometimes your family is unbelievable!" Mai shouted. Zuko charged up a fire ball, and fired it at Azula. She retreated and ran through the door outside. The other men followed her. "Where's the Avatar when you need him?!" Zuko shouted at Sokka. Aang walked out his bedroom slowly. He yawned, and had a large stretch. "What's all the noise?" Aang asked tiredly. "Aang Azula's here! We gotta go after her right now!" Zuko shouted. Aang suddenly snapped himself awake. "What?!" Aang shouted. Katara walked out of the room, she seemed surprised that everyone was out here, and at the damage caused to the room. "Now Aang! We have to go and get her!" Zuko yelled at Aang. "Okay, okay sorry. We'll go get her right now". Aang said grumpily rubbing his face, in an attempt to wake himself up fully. Aang and Zuko were both shirtless, and wearing their sleeping pants, but they didn't have the time to put clothes on, Azula was getting away and quick. Katara stood there a little confused and tilted her head to the side. "Wait here" Aang said giving her a quick kiss on the cheek before sprinting out of the room, with Zuko soon following after.
"Where is she?!" Aang said to Zuko. They both looked around for any sight of Azula. But there was nothing. It was complete silence. The only noises were the sounds of the environment and surrounding faint noises from the other locals. "She's gone" Zuko said staring at the ground. "No she couldn't have gone too far, we could still go looking" Aang replied. "No this was just the start, I think she has something planned for us. I think we should return to Ba sing se. The Earth King needs to know about this attack. Azula had many men with her, probably more than twenty, and when you think about it, thats a lot. We should start packing, leave as soon as we can". Zuko said looking at Aang. Aang thought for a moment. Zuko's idea sounded good, but Aang knew it would probably be better to go after her, but Aang wasn't in the mood to argue. "Alright, we'll leave in the morning". Aang replied apathetically. He was tired, grumpy and wasn't in the mood for arguing with a stubborn fire lord.
"So she got away?" Katara asked passing a bag up to Aang to pack on Appa. "Well I don't think she's exactly gone gone, she will be back, but when she is, this time we will hopefully be ready for her" Aang said smiling. Aang gave Appa a scratch on the back of his head. He turned to see Katara still on the ground looking at him. He smiled, before creating a rock to lift her onto Appa. "Thanks Aang" Katara said, before sitting on the saddle. "Hey look twinkle toes, I'm going on Zuko's warship, its just that I can see a lot better, no hard feelings?" Toph asked Aang. Aang nodded happily. "Well I'll go with Aang and Katara, and you can go with Zuko". Suki said annoyingly to Sokka. "But I want to go with you! But what if it rains or something?" Sokka whined. "Sokka you're either coming with me or not. Which is it?" Suki asked. "Fine, I'll go on Appa, and only for you" Sokka said. Aang smiled, and did the same for Sokka and Suki. He arose them on a large rock cylinder. They hopped on Appa. "we ready to go now?!" Aang asked everyone. They all nodded. "Appa Yip! Yip!" Aang said with enthusiasm and pulled Appa's whip. They lifted into the sky, flying past Zuko's warship. Aang waved, before continually riding towards the Ba sing Se.
Aang looked around the palace thrown room. It was largely decorated with the Earth symbol on almost every object. It was only three days ago that he was attacked by Azula. Aang and Zuko both bowed to the 'temporary Earth King', who's name was Lee Chang. "Good to see you Avatar Aang and Fireord Zuko". The Earth King said. "How was your trip to Ember island?" He asked smiling. Aang and Zuko exchanged glances. "Greetings Lee Chang. Good, until we had an unwanted visitor turn up" Zuko replied. "Really? Is that why you left your vacation early?" He questioned. "Yes, but the visitor was someone who we least expected. We need to speak to_____ immediately. Can you tell us where he is?" Aang asked the 'new Earth King'. "Well right now he is in the Southern water pole. He recently returned from the northern tribe, and is discussing the relationship between the two sister clans, by talking to the chief of each tribe, he believes, that the southern water tribe, can highly advance in structure and populations if the northern water tribe keep in consistent contact with its sister tribe. But I am here, you can discuss with me" He said staring at Aang. Aang didn't like the look of Lee Chang. He found him almost intimidating. "Well three nights ago---" Zuko started
"We were visited by Hakoda of the Southern Water tribe... yes and he wanted to discuss this sisterly combination to the Earth king... meaning ______" Aang said emotionless at the Earth King. The Earth king squinted his eyes at Aang. "Do you not trust me Avatar Aang?" Lee Chang questioned. "I completely trust you, its just I trust ____ more. We've been acquainted for much longer, and I feel that he's more reliable". Aang replied before turning to Zuko. "I think we should go visit the Earth King in the Southern water tribe". Aang said tilting his head a little sidewards gesturing to the door. Zuko looked at him confused. "Perhaps you would like to stay here in the palace, or we can arrange a villa for you, if you would like of course?". Lee Chang said. "No, we thank you for the offer but, I think we would be most comfortable staying at the southern water tribe, and plus we have relations there who may be eager to see us" Aang said. He bowed before attempting to exit the room. "Avatar Aang, not being too rude to ask but what is Fire lord Zuko's input on this decision?" The earth king said turning to Zuko who stood there a little confused. Aang turned quickly to Zuko. He gave Zuko the 'lets go right now look'. Zuko bowed to the Earth king. "We must be leaving thank you though for your offer though Lee Chang". Zuko said before Aang and Zuko began to exit the room. The Earth King sat up from the throne chair. He lifted a large rock wall in front of the palace door. Aang and Zuko turned and stared in disbelief. "What are you doing?!" Zuko asked the Earth King. "Hello again Avatar and Zuzu, how are you today?" Azula asked. She emerged from behind a large green pillar. Both Aang and Zuko were in shock. "Surprised to see me?" Azula questioned. Aang and Zuko prepared battle positions. "I knew you were bad Lee Chang!" Aang yelled. "Wow, you are smarter than you look Avatar. As a matter of fact, I visited you three nights ago. But you didn't recognise me" He sneered at Aang. "Azula!? What is wrong with you?!" Zuko shouted. "Nothing actually. I just want my revenge, on the Avatar". She said grinning at the Avatar. "I never did anything to you Azula! You did this to yourself, so twisted in fear, made you lose you mind, your friends, even your family". Aang yelled at her. "Listen Avatar you took away everything from me. My rightful pace in the thrown, my father, and even my bending. You deserve to suffer, living in a filthy horrible prison cell!" Azula yelled at Aang. "Azula it doesn't have to be like this, you can live a normal life". Aang said calmly. "Pathetic. Its almost like you are resisting a battle. And yet I expected more from you. And Zuzo haven't heard much from you since our little incident". She raised her finger and pointed it to the exact spot on her chest where Zuko was struck by Azula. She smiled evilly. Zuko glared at her. "But although I lost my own bending, I do have my how should I say...oh body guards like Lee Chang". She replied sourly. At least thirty men came from behind the throne room chair. They were Di lee agents. They lined up before shooting their rock hands at Zuko and Aang. Zuko fired up a charge of fire whilst Aang pushed the away with air. Aang launched himself into the air. Reaching the ceiling, he hoisted himself in the wall, and crawled across the ceiling using earth bending. He crawled fast over to Azula before, pulling his hands out, and standing on the ceiling. He created a large gust or air behind him and darted through the air at incredible speed. He concentrated, and switched on the Avatar state. At the last minute he spread his hands and created a large shake in the earth. The Di lee flew back into the wall. Zuko had fired himself into the air, pushing flames under neath him. He landed on the ground. Aang arose from the large dent in the ground and looked around. Most of the Dy lee were on conscious and knocked out. All but Azula who was hand-standing on the thrown chair. "I see your skills have improved Avatar" Azula said feeling defeated. She glared at Zuko. "We will meet again, I assure you Zuzu, your little Mai, will be wishing she never knew you. And that little waterbender, you better watch it Avatar, wouldn't want her to get hurt" she said before disappearing underground with Lee Chang.
"Katara!" Aang yelled before crashing through the broken wall guarding the door.
Aang bolted outside, he didn't care if Azula was getting away. He looked around desperately for Katara. She was no where to be seen. "Katara! Where are you?!" Aang shouted. Zuko ran out of the damaged throne room. "Aang calm down. They are probably at uncle Iroh's tea shop" Zuko said. Aang could sense a little worry in Zuko's voice. "Yea lets hope your right. Wait!" Aang said. "If they were at Iroh's tea shop, why would they take Appa. He isn't in the stables and there is not tracks of him walking, so he has obviously been flying or well... Zuko I think something's happened. You look around here and I'll go on my glider to Iroh's tea shop." But before Zuko could respond, Aang was off on his glider.
Aang reached Iroh's tea shop. It was closed. Nobody was there. Empty. Aang sighed. It was getting dark. "They probably all just went for a long walk. Yeah thats what they probably have done?" Aang said talking to himself. "Wait!" Aang pulled his bison whistle out of his pocket. He blew as hard as he could. But there was no giant flying bison anywhere. Aang sighed. Maybe he is too far to hear, he thought to himself. The person he most missed was Katara. For some reason, he could feel a nervous gut feeling. Like something was wrong. 'Better get back to Zuko. Maybe he's found them" Aang said trying to reassure himself.
Zuko walked along the main street. Numerous people bowed to him. Others waved and laughed happily. He would ask many of the people if they had seen his friends. But none of them would say they saw anything. A man perched up by the wall was watching Zuko. He stood leaned against the the wall, in a dark alley way. Zuko stared at the man. He suspiciously walked over to the man. "Firelord, I must tell you. I saw your friends". The man quietly whispered. Zuko lightened up. "Where?! Who are you?" Zuko yelled. "Sshh! Follow me" The man whispered. The man continued down the alley way. Zuko hesitantly followed him. The man began running. Zuko sprinted after him. "Hey wait!" Zuko yelled. He reached an open area, with a small fountain in the middle. "Hey where did you go? Hello! Argh! Is there anyone here!" Zuko yelled. But of course there was no answer. "Brrrrrr Brr Brr" A little voice cam from behind the fountain. Zuko turned to see Momo. "Hey your Aang's little...um... well I can't really remember, but I mean... Do you know where the others are?!" Zuko said to Momo. Momo just stared at him a little confused. "I thought so, great now I'm talking to a rabbit lemur?" Zuko sighed. Momo scratched his head with his paw. And something was revealed to Zuko. Something that was Katara's...
The Avatar walked up to Zuko. "Hey did you find anything?" Aang asked. He sat by the water fountain. "Yes" Zuko said quietly. "Really?! What?!" Aang said excited. Zuko sighed, and opened his palm to reveal Katara's necklace. Her betrothal necklace, from Aang. Aang stared at it carefully. "Wait. I made his for Katara". Aang said sadly. "Do you think... she ran away...?" Aang started. He looked down at the necklace now in his palm. There were air symbols and water symbols tied together. Other chinese symbols of love and friendship were on there as well. "No, I can't find anyone else, and I know Katara wouldn't leave you Aang, I mean you two are well I dunno tight?" Zuko said scratching the back of his head. "See I saw this man before, and he told me he knew where our friends were. I followed him here, and then, he was gone. And I found you rabbit lemur, or whatever its called?" Zuko said. Aang brightened up. "Wait! Momo's here?!" Aang jumped up and shouted. "Yea well he's over there" Zuko said a little surprised at Aang's quick change in emotion. Aang turned to see Momo drinking from the water fountain. "Momo!" Aang yelled. He grabbed Momo and hugged him. Momo just purred his little 'brr brr brrrr'. "Momo do you have any idea where the others are?" Aang attempted to speak to Momo. Momo tilted his head sidewards, and looked confused at Aang's remark. "I already tried talking to ...Momo, but he's a lemur, not a human Aang" Zuko said. "I keep getting this feeling something has happened to them. I just get this feeling at the bottom of my stomach. Like they are missing-" Aang stopped when Zuko cut him off. "Wait, don't you remember when Azula said something about Katara and Mai never wishing they knew us or something like that? Maybe she's done something to them?" Zuko said trying to remember the exact encounter with Azula. "Avatar, Firelord, I know where your friends may be. I am Chang, a former member of Dy Lee. I resigned as soon as I discovered that the Dy lee was against the King, and I rebelled against the fire Nations attack 6 years ago. I never thought that I would see Azula again after that" Chang said to the two men. "So your the guy who I followed to the fountain before you ran off?" Zuko asked. Chang nodded. "Do you know where our friends are?" Aang asked Chang. "Well, I saw a group of Dy lee attack a blind girl, and a waterbender girl. But I'm afraid thats all I saw." Chang replied to Aang's commented. "Katara and Toph!" Aang shouted. "Where did you see them?!" Aang asked excitedly.
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