((Thanks for the reviews. I've decided to make the chapters short so that I can post them often. Be ready for the third chapter in which you will see Darkness bending in action and meet Alister.))
Chapter Two: Alexander's Plot
Deep within the natural tunnels of an uncharted, volcanic island, the rebels known as "Azula's Army" waited in great anticipation. For nearly a month they had gathered their forces, building up their numbers and all the while growing more impatient. Despite their title the rebels were forced to stay within the confines of the islands hollowed out tunnels. Many of them, along with Princess Azula, questioned the motives of their Leader Alexander. However, after a demonstration of his power at the Boiling Rock they quickly learned the type of power he could wield. It was in the innermost chamber that Alexander, Azula, and their three captains began to plan out their next course of action.
"I don't see why we can't just march straight into the Fire Nation and retake my throne. You have powers that even the Avatar doesn't posses. Why do you insist that we hide in these tunnels like common rats?" Azula argued.
"Unlike you Azula I have the patience to think things through. I would have assumed your father would have taught you that much," Alexander scoffed.
Azula gritted her teeth in hatred. She wanted more than anything to burn Alexander's face clean off his shoulders but even she smart enough to know the dangers of attacking a much more powerful opponent. "My father taught me more than you could ever realize during his rule," Azula said.
"Yes, I know. However it is up to you to decide whether or not you choose to use that knowledge. Now, getting back to business, I believe captain Feng has an update on our enemies current actions."
Captain Feng, a former palace guard, cleared his throat before speaking. "As you predicted, Firelord Zuko did indeed send spies to monitor our actions. We, intern, did the same and have discovered that the Avatar along with several others have already begun to plan their actions to take down our army. It has also been discovered that they have learned of General Alexander's identity and of his powers."
Azula shifted her gaze to Alexander. She expected this news to come as a surprise to him and planned to take full advantage of it. To her dismay this news didn't even faze Alexander. Instead, he appeared to be pleased with this report. Azula couldn't understand why. If her brother as well as the Avatar knew about him then why did it please him so.
"Very good captain. Update me on their every movement. Meeting adjourned." The three captains stood up, bowed to Alexander, and left him alone with Azula.
"I suspect you have something planned for my brother, don't you?" Azula asked.
"Not for your brother exactly but for a much bigger fish."
"What do you mean? Who could you possibly want more than my brother or the Avatar?" Azula questioned.
"I would expect, Azula, that even you would know that I'm not the only one with powers such as mine. I am merely pupil while the master remains hidden from my gaze. However, with this movement I should be able to create a great enough disturbance that even he will be unable to turn a blind eye too."
"But who is this master of yours? What is his name?" Azula asked, following Alexander as he left.
"Alister."
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