Hey hey! So here's the first official chapter. I'm not even sure why I wrote that snippet and separated it. Whatever, many things I do cannot be justified! So..what to say about this? Well, italics are flashbacks, which I'm sure you would have caught onto because you are all very smart people. :) And the first section is the 3rd Person view of last...preview. And after that beautiful grey line it is after the war.
Oh, I guess I should state this now because I will forget when it becomes questionable in later chapters. Pairings - they will be canon pairings. It will just be easier for me. I'm pretty sure I've solidified that but I'm not sure. Maybe I will end up throwing in a twist, but I doubt it. I will be throwing in little sprinkles of moments though. So a nice scene between Toph and Sokka and Toph and Zuko and...well a Katara and Zuko one will be difficult to do for a reason that will show itself. But it's okay! That's the pairing I despise the most (yeah, total Kataanger.) Sorry Zutarians.
Disclaimer: Don't own it.
The blue light lit up the sky giving it an eerie shine. The ice shards made Katara look like she was drowning in a pool of blue. They gently dropped to the ground and began their melting process. Zuko ran over to her and stood infront of her motionless body to protect her as much as he could. "You coward! This is our fight! You went too far, Azula."
Azula laughed as her hair waved around madly, bangs uneven. "I apologize, mighty Zuzu. Let's finish this now." She raised her hands again. Zuko mirrored her. Her face was tensed while Zuko's was calm. He shot a ball of fire towards his sister. She quickly avoided it and laughed. "We've got more company!"
Zuko turned to look behind him. A fire nation ship was getting closer to the ground. He turned his focus back to Azula and regain his fighting stance. "Dear mother would be so proud of you Zuzu."
His eyes narrowed at the comment. Once again, red met blue.
Sokka rested his foot on a pillow that was sitting on the table. Beside him was a small bed where Katara was unconscious. She had obtained the most severe wounds out of everyone. Toph had a couple bruises here and there as did Suki. Zuko had minor scratches, and Aang had nothing. He, the one who was destined to fight the Firelord, came out completely unharmed. And he hated that. He endlessly beat himself up over it.
They were gathered in the small room having short conversations. It was supposed to be a time of celebration and happiness. The 100 year war was finally over; the Firelord fell. But as Aang's eyes drifted back to the girl's motionless form, happiness and celebrating was the last thing on his mind.
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The ship landed rather ungracefully outside the palace walls. "They're still fighting," Sokka stated as he observed the blue and red flashes. "Should we help them?" Aang asked. Sokka shook his head. "The Fire lord was your fight; this is Zuko's fight."
"But what about Katara? She's in there too."
Sokka raised his eyebrow briefly. "She can handle it." Abruptly, an overwhelming gleam of red and blue clouded the natural colors of the sky. The grim colors slowly faded away. Nothing. Sokka, Suki, and Aang exchanged looks. "What just happened?" Toph asked. Aang muttered a brief 'no idea' and ran towards the entrance. "Suki, Toph, go with him." Suki nodded and ran off following Toph. Appa goaned and walked up to the warrioe. "Looks like it's just you and me for now, buddy." Sokka petted the bison's head.
"I hope they're both okay.."
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Aang had a hard time not blaming Zuko. It's not like he was the one who shot lightening at her, but he must have been able to do something - Anything! Let your anger out then let it go. He looked at the new Fire lord again. He knew it wasn't it Zuko's fault. Iroh walked into the room. "How is the young waterbender doing?" Sokka raised his head and looked over at his sister. "Same as before." A wave of solemnity spread throughout the room. "Does anyone want some tea?"
Eyebrows raised while Zuko shook his head at his uncle's typical question.
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Aang ran in with Suki and Toph on his heels. He stopped. A few feet diagonal of him, Katara lay on the ground unconscious. No. Please don't be.. Zuko got his attention. He turned to face the Avatar. In the distance he could see Azula lying on the ground. Aang glanced over at Katara deciding that Zuko was the one in the most distress. Aang ran over to help as Zuko wobbled back and forth. "I'm sorry," he whispered as he fell into the airbender's arms.
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It was night before anyone moved from that room. Sokka sat on his bed staring blankly at the wall across from him. "She's going to be fine." Sokka looked up at his girlfriend, she put a hand on his shoulder. A sigh was released as he rubbed his eyes. "She's a strong girl. She will wake up soon, I know it." Sokka nodded his head.
"I hope so. She's the last mother figure I have; I know I will fall apart if anything happens to her." She furrowed her eyebrows at the pain in his voice. Arms around him, she repeated the same phrase, "Everything will be alright."
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"Suki, get Katara. Toph, you get Azula, I think she's out cold." Both girls hurried into action. Sokka waited outside patiently. When he saw Suki carrying his sister, he hopped over. "What happened?" His voice was hard and concerned. "I don't know." That answer was not good enough for Sokka.
"What do you mean you don't know!"
"We walked in and found her like this. We don't know what happened." Sokka's stare went from his sister to Zuko followed by Azula. "They need help. Aang, take Zuko with you on Appa. Suki, go with him."
"You need help too," Suki interrupted. "Not as much as them."
Aang and Toph finally caught up. "Sokka, take Zuko and go with Suki. Toph and I will will take the ship. Go!" Sokka nodded at Aang's instruction and supported Zuko's body. When both were on the flying bison and taking flight, Toph turned to Aang. "It's bad, isn't it."
Aang looked over at the blind girl beside him gravely.
Yay!! So next up..Zuko is confronted by Sokka. Only to be confronted by Aang. Only to...have an explaination from Toph...? Hmmm. I think that's about it that will happen in next chapter. But what EXACTLY will happen?
No one knows...
Which, actually, is pretty bad for me.
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