The Final Test
Summary: In the weeks before the arrival of the comet to end all comets, Aang's three Sifu's (Toph, Katara, and Zuko) decide that it is time for a final test of all his knowledge and courage.
A/N: hi all thanks for reading, this is my first avatar fic. I'm a martial artist and will most likely use terms specific to kung fu and Wushu (the styles used on the show). I'll try to remember to post a glossary at the end of each chapter. If you have questions feel free to post it in a review. I love reviews!
Chapter one:
"But I'm not ready!" protested the worry filled monk
"Sure you are twinkle toes." Said the blind earth bender, delivering a thundering punch to Aang's side
"And even if you aren't," the oldest boy said "We don't have much time left before you face the fire lord, ready or not."
"But Sifu Hotman-"
"I told you to stop calling me that!"
"I still don't see why I can't just wait until after the comet arrives?"
"If I told you why, it would upset you. You just need to know that my father is an evil man."
"Look Aang." Katara spoke sweetly and wrapped an arm around Aang (Zuko quietly steamed) "I've known you the longest of everyone here. If I didn't think you were ready, I would have stopped the idea a long time ago."
"A long time ago?! How long have you been planning this?"
"A while." Zuko interjected before the girls could answer. "Here-"he tossed a sleeveless silk shirt at Aang. It looked just like the ones he had seen fire benders wear on the borderlands to the earth kingdom. "You're going to need maximum mobility and I don't want you to complain to me if I set your robes on fire"
"We're going to start in an hour, so get yourself together." Toph said "I'll be waiting"
"I need to go Aang; we will be lying in wait for you in the forest. Just know that Toph and I really don't want to hurt you, but we will make you defend yourself" Katara kissed him on the cheek and took off into the woods after Toph.
"But what about Zuko?" Aang stuttered and looked at the older fire bender. He had removed his shirt and was sitting in a horse stance. Then with a great breathe Zuko shot a 50 foot long jet of flame from his mouth. Aang gulped.
"I'll be providing a little bit of… direction. Otherwise you'd be to likely to avoid conflict."
"Your going to chase me aren't you"
"I'll even give you a head start"
With that Aang started running. The forest was on fire before he even entered it.
The test had begun.
