Hey everyone. I say that knowing this is chapter two I know. Also again to reiterate the timeline this is set from the Kyoshi Warriors episode on of Avatar and after the Rebels Season 2 episode Homecoming (where Hera reunites with her dad Cham) so no we won't be seeing the likes of Maul or Thrawn yet (but who's to say we won't see them in a future followup? Again you'll have to wait and see. Believe me I would have loved to have had Thrawn in this story but I felt it wasn't time yet). To all those who have reviewed so far then thank you. If there's anything I'm doing wrong or you think could be improved upon please let me know. Anyway if you're still reading or are reading for the first time then I hope you enjoy.


Following the good news that the Avatar had returned sufffice it to say things had turned a lot more positive for the people of Kyoshi Island. Kyoshi's statue's wooden face for example was now being repainted by the citizens who were fast at working on it. The right side of her face was already done and the previous cracks were not visible anymore. The main painter in charge was carefully reapplying her left eyebrow with black paint all the while feeling proud of himself. On the main street of Kyoshi village there were houses at both sides and one bigger house at the end of the street. Another villager was cleaning the back of the statue with a broom. Appa who was lazily laying on his side, eating hay while two villagers were grooming him was in some respects being treated like a king as he growled and chewed his hay.

Inside the house Aang, Katara, Ezra, Sabine, Zeb and Momo were sitting at a long table. A villager was placing another dish on the already richly filled table. Aang and Momo were very excited to see the display of decadent desserts in front of it, but Katara however was supporting an uneasy look. Sabine shared her sentiment as she couldn't help but groan as she saw Ezra and Zeb digging into the food also.

Aang threw his arms in the air ecstatic as Momo proceeded to dig in with the two Rebels. "All right! Dessert for breakfast!"

"I guess this isn't so bad" Ezra said agreeing with him as he munched.

"For foreign food I'm unfamiliar with. It's not bad" Zeb said as he ate his food as well.

Katara poked one of the squishy looking, orange puffs with a flat top in front of her. Feeling doubtful Katara picked up and closely investigated the dessert she just poked. Sabine shared her reluctance as she two picked up the dessert and examined the bottom of it.

Aang on the other hand didn't share their reluctance and started stuffing his face, with two desserts at once. Zeb looked over and then whispered to Ezra "Bet I could beat that."

"I'll add to that bet that I could" Ezra said being up for a challenge.

"You're on kid" Zeb said as he proceeded to grab three desserts and start chowing down Ezra doing the same.

"These people sure know" Aang began to say his words being kind of muffled out because he was cramming his desserts in his mouth. "how to treat an Avatar!"

Katara still wasn't convinced about the deliciousness of the dessert she was holding as she glanced at Aang. Aang was simply impressed. "Mmm ..." Trying to be polite he offered one of the desserts he was holding to Katara. "Katara you've got to try these!"

Katara put down the orange dessert, and accepted the dessert Aang was offering her as she began to take a bit. "Well, maybe just a bite."

Sabine glanced over at Zeb and Ezra who were near in full deep with their desserts. Following Aang's example Ezra decided to grab a dessert and offer it to Sabine "Come on Sabine try one. They aren't poisonous."

"No but seeing you two plow down like that is poisonous to my ears. If I wanted to see you guys eat so much I would have told you to enter a contest. I stopped you from doing one on Bilbringi specifically. Remember that pie eating contest? That could have killed you." Sabine said reminding them.

"That was nothing compared to what I just got through. Now I don't normally agree with the kid but he's right this stuff isn't bad." Zeb said agreeing with Ezra.

"We need to show them we appreciate their hospitality?" Ezra proposed as he held a dessert in his hands with a fake look of sympathy.

"Fine" Sabine said as she took the dessert from his hands and began to eat it.

Momo tried within seconds to grab Ezra's dessert as he pulled it away from him "Don't even think about it. I've lost a lot of food to Loth cats in the past and I'm not losing it to another one."

"Lemur. Not a Loth Cat. Whatever that is." Aang said correcting Ezra.

"Right whatever" Ezra answered as he continued to eat.

Momo snuck up to Aang and snatched the dessert out of his other hand and quickly dashed away. Aang smiled at his pet however not letting the theft bother him and quickly grabbed another dessert in front of him while Katara munched down the piece of cake and reached across the table for the same dessert Aang just took. Ezra having finished off a dessert went to grab another as Zeb also held onto it. Needless to say they were at a stand off.

"Hey! I saw it first" Ezra yelled

"Yeah well I had eyes for it earlier so back off!" Zeb yelled as he pulled it away from him and put it next to his other dessert but found it wasn't there "What did you do with my..."

Zeb then heard munching as he and Ezra looked over to see Sabine eating one of Zeb's desserts having stolen it "I'll admit. You guys were right. These aren't bad."

Zeb grumbled as he went to get another dessert but before he could do so he saw Ezra force pull it into his hands

"No fair! No using the Force at the table" Zeb grumbled as he mimicked Ezra's movements with his hands.

"I don't recall that being a rule ever" Ezra said smugly as he continued to eat.

Aang glanced to his left, over the hunched Katara to Sokka. Momo appeared between Aang and Katara and quickly snatched another cupcake from the table before vanishing underneath it.

Aang decided to ask his new found friend why he was so glum "Sokka, what's your problem? Eat!"

Sokka was sitting in a corner, walking with his arms crossed while staring in front of him. "Not hungry."

Aang leaned backward to be able to look past Katara to Sokka as his eyes opened wide in surprise. "But you're always hungry!

In terms of seating arrangement Aang was at the front of the room with The Ghost crew on his right, with Sokka in the back. The amount of desserts had now dwindled severely thanks to the combined eating habits of Aang and their inter galactic visitors.

Katara glanced amusingly at Aang responding to his question in a slightly mocking manner "He's just upset because a bunch of girls kicked his butt yesterday."

"I so wish I could have seen that proper" Sabine said as she continued to eat.

Sokka however tried to protesting in his defence "They snuck up on me!"

Katara mockingly looked at her brother not buying it. "Right. And then they kicked your butt."

"She's right. I was there" Ezra said agreeing with her "I'll be honest we've dealt the Empire some humiliating defeats back on Lothal. But that was the singlehandedly the most embarrassing beat down I've seen."

"I could think of a few you've gone through that might be second place contender kid" Zeb added now feeling a bit smug himself as Ezra looked at him annoyed.

Momo meanwhile was lying underneath the table with his front paws around a bunch of pastries he's collected chewing happily.

Sokka angrily stood up feel indignant. "Sneak attacks don't count!"

"Pretty sure they do in our experience" Sabine said not agreeing with him and feeling he was easily in denial being reminded that Ezra too would sometimes behave this way.

Walking away with a big stride Sokka began to mumble to himself. "Tie me up with ropes! I'll show them a thing or two." He then came back to the table to face Katara, Ezra, Zeb, Sabine and Aang. Momo meanwhile was grabbing some more pastries that layed around him.

"I'm not scared of any girls." Soka said as he snatched some of the desert of the table. "Who do they think they are anyway?" He shoved one of the deserts in his mouth and stalked off again. "Mmm ... this is tasty."

Aang, Ezra, Zeb, Sabine and Katara all looked at each other confused. What was that about?

Aang was still holding one of the sweets as he looked at Katara. "What's he so angry about? It's great here. They're giving us the royal treatment!"

"I'm with you there Aang" Ezra said agreeing with him as Zeb and Sabine gave him a look of disapproval each "What? He's right we are getting the royal treatment. Something that we wouldn't get anywhere else so we should savour this opportunity."

"Hey, don't get too comfortable. It's risky for us to stay in one place for very long." Katara said reminding him of the importance of their task

Momo scanned the table for new pastries to snatch with his arm as Ezra grabbed one from him before he could find it.

Aang lowered his arm with the pastry and offered it to Momo's grasping paw. "I'm sure we'll be fine."

The lemur feeling the dessert quickly snatched it out of Aang's hand. "Besides, did you see how happy I'm making this town?"

Aang moved closer to Katara and turned around to look out of the window at the statue. "They're even cleaning up that statue in my honor!"

"Well, it's nice to see you excited about being the Avatar." Katara began as she became slightly concerned. "I just hope it doesn't all go to your head."

Aang then began to reassure her "Come on, you know me better than that. I'm just a simple monk."

"I've heard this one before" Sabine said looking at Ezra who put his hands up in defence.

"What? I never let being a Jedi go to my head?" Ezra asked confused

"Pretty sure you have on more than one occassion." Sabine said trying to remind him.

"Look Kanan would defend me if he was here." Ezra said as he looked outside for his master who was waiting for Hera to arrive. Then they would explain their story as much of it as they could to these people while also getting answers from them in return.

"Doubt that" Sabine said not convinced as Ezra began to look annoyed while Zeb chuckled.

Aang not understanding much of what they were talking about got up and leaned on the window sill so he could get a better look outside. As soon as he emerged, the villagers screamed with delight and admiration for him. Aang looked down in surprise to see where the sound came from. From his point of view a bunch of little girls were cheering for him; One girl named Koko was among them in the front row. Aang flashed a broad smile at the girls while blushing. Katara was standing behind him with her arms crossed in disapproval. She rolled her eyes and made a raspberry.

"Was that really necessary for her to do?" Sabine asked annoyed feeling Katara was better then this as she and Ezra observed them.

"Hey wouldn't you be jealous if someone you maybe liked was doing this too you?" Ezra asked

"No but I've certainly seen you do it." Sabine answered referring to the times Ezra would try to impress her and be annoyed when she wasn't.

Zeb looked at Ezra who had an annoyed expression as he saw Sabine leave the area. He looked out to see Aang quickly running over abrownish-red bridge over a small creek from the right to the left, trailed by four screaming fangirls. This situation seemed to repeat itself until he halted in the middle, looking from left to right as he saw that hordes of fangirls were trapping him on the bridge as they ran up from both sides. Before they could reach him, the airbender leapt into the air. The girls in the middle of the bridge were still screaming and reaching for the sky as they gasped for air in admiration when they saw that Aang was suspended in the air by clinging to an airball. The ball, however, slowly reduced in size until it vanished completely. Aang suddenly began to feel scared as he dropped down into the crowd of a little girl who happily caught him.


Meanwhile on the entrance point of the village Kanan and Oyaji were awaiting Hera's arrival. While Kanan voted not to entirely explain everything yet in relation to the nature of their mission out of possible fear that the Empire was still around and watching despite they claimed to not know of them he decided to explain briefly the history of the Jedi if anything so as if to get more of an answer on the Avatar and these mysterious powers he displayed.

Oyaji was quite taken with his explanation "That is quite a story Master Jedi. My apologies for the loss of your people. We can relate in many ways."

"You said something about the kid Aang being the last airbender. What was that about?" Kanan asked

"Well it is an old sad story. The Airbenders were wiped out years ago. It was said that the Avatar lived but fled before the massacre. We all assumed he was dead but there were those in the Fire Nation that believed him alive and have tried to hunt him down. Many nations and towns try their best to survive and make sure they provide the best answer. Hopefully with any luck they would move on and leave whomever they disturb next in peace if they told them all they know but for the Fire Nation it is never enough. Kyoshi Island has remained a peaceful place in the conflict with the Fire Nation. You understand now why I was wary of the Avatar and his friends. I couldn't risk my people's safety." Oyaji explained trying his best to relay the history at hand.

Kanan still felt like there was more missing to this tale. While the Empire wasn't around seemingly he kept hearing about this Fire Nation so he decided to enquire about it "And this Fire Nation. Who are they exactly?"

Before Oyaji could answer the two looked into the sky as they saw the Ghost arrive. Kanan raised his eyebrow as he looked over at Oyaji who was in shock at what he was seeing "What's wrong? You said your men could help fix our ship yet you seem surprised?"

"My apologies Master Jedi but when you mentioned you had a ship I had assumed a boat. I have never seen anything like this in my life." Oyaji explained in awe "A ship that could fly in the air. Amazing."

Kanan however was silently surprised. They didn't know what a spaceship was on top of their technology being primitive? This was going to be a bit more difficult then he initially believed. Straightening up he gave a wave as he saw Hera and Chopper step off from the ramp of the Ghost and walk towards him and Oyaji.

Oyaji was a bit taken aback by Hera's seemingly normal beautiful appearance but was confused by her skin tone and the tails that were on the back of her head. Kanan noting his shock and observations about Zeb earlier was beginning to learn a lot about this place with every new look of confusion that Oyaji gave. Now he had to add to his list that these people weren't familiar with other life forms.

Hera looked at Kanan who's expression noted he would explain later decided to introduce herself "Captain Hera Syndulla. I run the Ghost and am the lead pilot in Phoenix Squadron my position being Phoenix Leader for the ever growing Rebellion. Kanan says you can help fix my ship and refuel it? I had to reroute the fuel from the Phantom just to bring it here which now leaves that out of commission but since the Hyperdrive is still not fixed both are out anyway."

Oyaji introduced himself as he shook Hera's hand "It is an honour to meet you Captain Syndulla. As I was just explaining to Master Jarrus I'm afraid I have never seen a ship like your's before. We are only familiar with vehicles that go by land. Vehicles by air are still an ever growing enterprise. But we will do what we can."

Hera looked at the man confused but began to understand "Well I'll be around if your workers need me. In the mean time my droid Chopper here will help you in the repairs."

Oyaji bent down as he looked at the droid in awe "Such a remarkable machine." Suddenly he felt himself being shocked by Chopper "Ow!"

Chopper chuckled as he suddenly grew worried when Oyaji looked about ready to kick him "Mechanical beast! It tried to hurt me!"

"That's just his way of saying hello." Kanan said trying to calm him down as he gave Chopper a glare.

"Chopper be nice." Hera warned "If you're good I'll try and find you a replacement leg if there's a shop around here. And get you an oil bath."

Chopper grunted. She knew how to persuade him to some degree. Moving towards Oyaji he stuck out his arm that was inside him and shook Oyaji's indicating he was apologising something he would only do if he was forced.

"Chopper isn't so bad once you get used too him. Plus take his apologies with pride. They're very far and few between" Kanan said as Oyaji got up.

"Very well. Come droid show me and my workers how this ship works." Oyaji said as Chopper followed him.

Noting that he was out of earshot Hera decided to ask for an update "I know you said in your message this place was a little primitive in terms of technology and how it looked but I didn't think they were in this much trouble technology wise."

"Yeah which means that if the Empire ever finds them they are more vulnerable for an attack. Until we can contact the fleet it is best we stay and help. Plus if we do help maybe they can allow us to use whatever resources they do have and join the Rebellion." Kanan said as he saw Hera nod her head in agreement.

"It's amazing how this place remained undetected for so long. But then again it was in the Unknown Regions." Hera said as she looked around thinking back to the mysterious blackhole that brought them here. Did the blackhole bring them to another part of the galaxy or to another world entirely? Such an answer would have to remain unanswered for now. Remembering that Kanan mentioned in his message something about young kids she decided to enquire about them and the rest of the crew "So where are these kids you told me about? The ones with abilities?"

"They are around with Ezra, Sabine and Zeb. I only told Oyaji a little bit about the Jedi history so he could answer my question on something related to this world. I figured I would wait for you before we explained to them why were here." Kanan answered

Hera smiled at him "Well thanks for waiting for me."

"They seem to know nothing about the Empire. But they are familiar with something else that sounds possibly like it but they haven't explained much about it yet. A group called the Fire Nation may possibly run things not just here but everywhere. And like the Empire they don't sound friendly." Kanan said with a grave tone.

Hera changed her expression to one of worry. If this Fire Nation ruled over this world what were the chances the Empire could come in and allign themselves with them to take town the Rebellion? "Well we'll definitely ask as many questions as we can whenever you want the meeting to occur. I'm going to try meanwhile to contact Commander Sato and the rest of the fleet again or at the very least Ahsoka and Rex so they know our location."

Hera walked away from Kanan who looked out into the distance. This world was different and yet whatever they were wrapped up in felt similar to the conflict that took place across the Galaxy. While he didn't want to get involved in a potential third war if that was what he thought was happening a part of Kanan knew that it wouldn't take long for the Empire to arrive and allign themselves with this Fire Nation. Then whether he liked it or not it would be his conflict and theirs and he wasn't going to allow another world to fall. But something was still not adding up. Why were these Airbenders wiped out? He would have to ask why at the meeting which he decided he was going to go plan now.

Meanwhile Aang was still living the life as it were as he and Koko were standing serene with a waterfall behind them. A painter was measuring their proportions with his brush. Both were obscured from sight as the artist raised his canvas and started painting the outlines of Koko.

"Hmmm ... Painting the Avatar ... that's easy enough ... " The Painter muttered to himself as he lowered the canvas and noticed that another girl has pulled up next to Aang, surprising him "Oh, there's another one ..." He obscured his models again from sight by raising his canvas and painting the outlines of the other girl. "Well, I'll make an adjustment here, and ..." He lowered the canvas again to find that three more girls had joined Aang. "There's more ... well that ... The painter eventually lowered his canvas again to discovers that Aang was now surrounded by sixteen little girls. Needless to say he was now annoyed at the prospect of not being able to paint another masterpiece.

All the girls meanwhile were smiling widely and giggling while Aang looked somewhat horrified by all the girls around him. Some girls were completely leaning on others in order to have a spot on the painting. The painter eventually giving up decided to get up and walk away without saying a word, while the tower of people crashed under its own weight.

Having returned to the village Aang was finding new ways to impress by doing push-ups while Momo was sitting on his back his fangirls having lined up in a semi-circle behind him. After three push-ups, Aang started to do one handed push-ups and soon switched to no handed push-ups, but pushing himself up with his airbending. The girls stared at him in admiration.

Zeb who was glancing over from standing by a wall scoffed in annoyance "Big deal. So he can do one thing nobody else can do. Is it supposed to make him look special?"

Hearing something Zeb looked over and saw Ezra attempting the same trick with the Force as he fell down. Getting up he fixed himself giving an annoyed look at Zeb who was laughing.

"Okay maybe the kid doing the trick was worth it just to see you fail at it." Zeb laughed

Ezra looked over as he noticed Katara walking past carrying a basket. A look of disapproval was plasted across her face as she kept on walking without even glancing at the Avatar. Deciding he should say something he decided to go talk to her. Maybe help understand her a bit more too.


Sabine having left the main centre decided to follow Sokka as she tracked him to a small house surrounded by trees that he was now walking towards..

"I can't believe I got beat up by a bunch of girls." Sokka angrily grunted to himself.

"Boy you sure are stubborn and prideful. It's okay to admit defeat and that there will be people better than you at certain things." Sabine said as she stepped up towards him.

"You girls just don't get it. And while what you did back there was impressive what would you know about being a fighter?" Sokka asked as he looked her up and down "That armour you're wearing seems rather colourful for someone of the warrior type. Just like a girl to dress herself in pretty colours."

"I'm more of a fighter than you realise in fact I probably have more experience then you. As for the colour it's an artistic element. Maybe try it yourself it'll get the arrogance cleared out of your head." Sabine said annoyed.

Sokka mockingly sticking his nose up strided forward to the house where six Kyoshi Warriors were training while Sabine followed him. They were performing a routing with a fan in perfect unison. Sokka peeking his head around the door looked at them as he smiled smugly and entered Sabine entering behind him.

"Sorry ladies," Sokka began in a condescending tone

Suki and the other warriors stopped their exercise and closed their fans. They stared at Sokka with a serious look on their faces. Suki looked over at Sabine who was standing off to the side with her arms folded looking at Sokka in disaproval.

"Didn't mean to interrupt your dance lesson." Sokka continued as he stretched in an attempt to mock them. "I was just looking for somewhere to get a little workout?"

Suki looked at how Sokka moved as he continued his warm up and then over at Sabine.

"I'm just here to see how long it takes for him to grovel and admit he's wrong. Plus I feel we haven't got a chance to properly talk." Sabine responded having a feeling that the Kyoshi warrior was going to ask her reason for being here.

"Well, you're in the right place. Sorry about yesterday. I didn't know that you were friends with the Avatar." Suki said seemingly apologising

Sokka stretched his arms as he mockingly suppressed a laugh while speaking. "It's all right. I mean, normally I'd hold a grudge, but seeing as you guys are a bunch of girls, I'll make an exception."

Sabine rolled her eyes as she continued to watch their exchange.

"I should hope so. A big strong man like you? We wouldn't stand a chance." Suki said sarcastically

Sokka not understanding her tone again started to feel smug "True. But don't feel bad. After all, I'm the best warrior in my village."

Sabine caught Sokka giving her look as he emphasised his last point in an attempt to put her in her place about what she said outside about her having more experience then him. Sabine however decided to wait it out as she caught onto Suki's game. This should be both interesting and fun to observe.

Suki realising how clueless he was decided to keep using sarcasm as she leaned slightly toward Sokka who wasn't catching on "Wow! Best warrior, huh?" She gave Sabine and then the other Kyoshi Warriors a glance "In your whole village?"

Suki then looked back to Sokka ready to put her plan in place "Maybe you'd be kind enough to give us a little demonstration."

Sokka eyes widened upon hearing the unexpected request. He looked over to see Sabine giving him a smug smirk. Now he was caught "Oh ... Well ... I mean ... I ..."

Suki turned to the other warriors. "Come on, girls! Wouldn't you like him to show us some moves?"

The other female warriors giggled and smiled n agreement. Sabine walking over shrugged her shoulders as she joined the other girls who were observing her armour now getting a proper look to observe it up close with a mixture of hushed confusion over the colour choices and also the helmet that was tugged beneath her arms. "I've beat Ezra a couple of times in training exercises in record time. Maybe I'll finally see someone beat the record."

Sokka not wanting his pride hurt decided to relent and grant their request "Well, if that's what you want, I'd be happy to."

Sokka placed his hands on Suki's shoulder in order to push her back a little, but she didn't move a bit. "All right, you stand over there. Now, this may be a little tough, but try to block me."

Sokka took on a fighting stance while Suki didn't move a muscle from the position Sokka had put her in. Sokka bended through his knees and attacked the female warrior by trying to punch her. Suki didn't move, but easily defended herself by bringing up her left arm and thrusting her closed fan against Sokka's shoulder. Sabine squinted as she looked away. Ouch that had have to hurt.

Crying out in pain Sokka staggers backward as he rubbed his hurt right shoulder feeling slightly impressed "Aw! Heh heh ... Good. Of course, I was going easy on you."

"Of course." Suki said in a cofident tone with her facial expression matching it.

Sokka clearly annoyed and angered by Suki's arrogant facial expression started with a mumble, to raise his tone of voice with each word. "Let's see if you can handle this!"

Sokka attempted to hit Suki with a roundhouse kick but she quickly dodged it under Sokka's outstretched leg and pushed him off balance. When the Water Tribe warrior landed flat on his back with a loud thud, Suki lazily opened her fans to wave herself some air. Sabine raised her eyebrows feeling herself impressed by the warrior's strength.

Sokka, a little shocked by his second failure, began to lose his temper at the sight of Suki's defiant posture, his voice now cracking in anger."That does it!"

Getting up he madly charged at her again as Suki quickly closed her fan and moved out of Sokka's way. She grabbed him by the arm with her right hand, while she pushed against his shoulder with her left hand, quickly spinning him around. After two turns, she switched position and spun Sokka in the other direction.

Sokka's face turned to one of distress as he found himself powerlessly being tossed around. Suki suddenly halted Sokka so that he would topple forward. Before falling down, Suki loosened Sokka's belt and tied his left hand to his right foot behind his back in one swift movement. Sokka tried so maintain his balance for a while by jumping on one leg, but it ultimately wasn't long before he lost his footing and smacked down flat on his face.

Suki looked down upon him slightly mocking him having proved her point "Anything else you want to teach us?"

Sokka blushed in humiliation as the Kyoshi Warriors laugh at him. He looked at Sabine in an attempt to gain her help but her look said she wasn't giving him any sympathy. This was his lesson and he had to learn from it. Sokka said nothing as he walked out of the hut in shame.

Sabine walked over to Suki as she began to study the warrior "Those were some impressive moves back there."

Suki observed the Mandalorian's armour with great interest. Judging by the way she held herself and the weapons she carried it indicated she was a warrior of some kind. "You look to be a warrior. Tell me where do you come from... Sabine is it?"

"Yeah that's my name. And to answer your first question I suppose you haven't heard of Mandalore?" Sabine asked as she saw the warriors shake their head as if to say 'No'

"Can't say I have" Suki responded.

"Well let's just say I come from a warrior background like yourselves. I was taught never to underestimate your opponent but also a code of honour that unfortunately many of my people no longer uphold since the Mandalorian Civil War that led to the take over by the Empire. Plus I'm not the most popular person back home at the moment as a recent encounter reminded me" Sabine answered with reluctance.

The Kyoshi Warriors began whispering to each other wondering what she was talking about while also feeling sympathy. While they didn't know what this 'Empire' was it sounded dangerous. Potentially more dangerous then the Fire Nation.

Suki shared their sympathies as she proposed an idea to the warrior. "I'm sorry to hear that. Tell you what since you're curious about our style as am I yours how about you show me some moves?"

Sabine didn't respond for a moment as Suki looked at her waiting for an answer. Finally she answered. "Okay then challenge accepted."

Suki got into a fighting stance with her fan in hand as did Sabine with her blasters in hand while the other Kyoshi Warriors observed the battle with interest.

"I've already been let down today so I hope you come through on being a challenge" Suki said confidently.

"Believe me I'm more than enough. I've beaten Ezra without even trying sometimes." Sabine answered.

The two warriors ran at each other as they began their duel.


Back over in Kyoshi Village Aang and his fangirls were standing before Kyoshi's statue looking up at the statue. One girl to the right of Aang was carrying a passed out Momo.

"There she is, girls. Me in a past life." Aang said feeling proud.

The Fangirls were in awe "Ooohhh ..."

"You were pretty!" Koko said admirably

Aang turned to look at her with a wondering look upon his face. He looked at the rest of his fangirls like he was searching for someone.

Aang held up a finger to draw their attention as he went to leave. "Excuse me for a second, ladies."

The girls didn't say anything, but their cheerful expression changed to one of disappointment upon seeing him leave.

Katara was filling a pot with groceries as Aang came up behind her, smiling, and gave her a gentle poke to get her attention.

Katara turned around in surprise, but ultimately was happy to see that the poke came from Aang. "Oh, good! Can you help me carry this back to the room?"

She moved the pot toward Aang feeling the weight of it almost come down upon her. "It's a little heavy."

Aang held up his hands to fob off with the offered pot. "Actually, I can't right now."

Katara became slightly irritated upon hearing this "What do you mean, 'you can't?'"

"I promised the girls I'd give them a ride on Appa. Why don't you come with us? It'll be fun!" Aang offered

Katara resumed filling the pot with more vegetables. Her tone indicated she wasn't happy "Watching you show off for a bunch of girls does not sound like fun."

Aang's tone indicated he was disappointed "Well, neither does carrying your basket"

Katara became annoyed upon hearing this "It's not my basket. These supplies are for our trip. I told you, we have to leave Kyoshi soon. Once we finish up here and Ezra's friends get their ship fixed and they tell us how they came here we'll be leaving. We promised them we'd listen to their story and help them if we could."

"I don't want to leave Kyoshi yet. I can't put my finger on it," Aang began as he put his hand to his chin in a thinking posture his fangirls standing behind him "But there's something I really like about this place."

The fangirls giggled at this knowing he was referring to them.

Koko stomped her foot in annoyance and put her hands on her hips, while another girl happily waved at Aang "What's taking you so long, Aangy?"

Ang enthusiastically waved back at his awaiting fangirls, while Katara could only raise an eyebrow at the scene.

"Aangy ..." Katara began slightly mocking him.

"Just a second, Koko!" Aang responded enthusiastically.

"Simple monk", huh? I thought you promised me that this Avatar stuff wouldn't go to your head." Katara asked annoyed

"It didn't. You know what I think? You just don't want to come because you're jealous." Aang responded feeling annoyed at her.

"Jealous? Of what?" Katara asked her voice becoming more higher pitched as she spoke that last remark.

Aang moved back slightly, as an irritated Katara resumed to ferociously stuff the basket with more fruits. "Jealous that we're having so much fun without you."

"That's ridiculous." Katara responded

"It is a little ridiculous, but I understand." Aang began as Katara turned to Aang, towering over him with her hands trust in her sides, like she was about to come down on him, but looked like she was about to reconsider.

Katara turned away; irritated. "Urch!" She grabbed the heavy basket and staggered away, while Aang's fangirls ran behind him and pulled him away.

Katara moved along through the town trying to forget what she just heard "Me? Jealous? As if I could be jealous of that childish display of affection. Granted I know Aang is young but he doesn't need that kind of affection tainting his idea of love. The only way I would be jealous is if I had feelings for Aang. And I don't. So you know what those girls can do what they want with my Aangy because I'm through. Wait did I just say 'my' and 'Aangy'?...

Katara so lost in her thoughts and frustration lost sight of where she was going as she accidently tripped over, the heavy basket falling to the ground with her. Groaning she sat up as she found the basket being lifted up right and all the vegetables being put back inside but what puzzled her most was that they were moving in the air without anyone touching them. At first she thought it was Aang using airbending but then she saw that it was actually Ezra using the Force. It still confused her how he could do that but she was grateful nonetheless.

"Thought you might need a hand" Ezra responded as he put the last vegetable in and took the basket in his hands "I'll carry this for you if you want? I used to this all the time for old folks back on Lothal."

"Thank you" Katara responded gratefully as she walked alongside him back to the main village centre. She then decided to ask whether he saw that embarrassing display "So did you see any of that?"

"Yeah I did. But seeing how Sokka acted towards those girls was still way more embarrassing. You shouldn't feel bad" Ezra responded trying to cheer her up.

"It's just... I thought he was better than this! I know Aang lost his people and maybe he likes the attention as a way of making up for lost time but that doesn't excuse his arrogance." Katara said frustrated.

"Look I don't know much about what an Avatar is but I do know what it's like when you find out you're something you never realised you were before and become a part of something you didn't know of before. People rely on you now more than ever and it's not going to be easy." Ezra said trying to sound responsible.

"I know that but... I thought Sokka and I meant something to him. We were the ones who found him buried in the iceberg with Appa. I'm just worried he'll forget us like we don't matter." Katara said disappointed.

Ezra raised an eyebrow upon hearing Aang was found in an iceberg. How could he have survived something like that? "I remember when I just fought for myself on Lothal. I helped people sometimes but mostly all I cared about myself. But then when I met Kanan and the others they taught me that not everything was about me and that I could be a part of something bigger and that was the fight against the Empire. And doing so was the best thing I ever did."

Katara looked at him now feeling a bit sympathetic "You keep mentioning this Empire. I know we'd wait till Kanan said he wanted to talk but can you tell me who they are? Just a little bit?"

Ezra's face became solemn but then determined "The Empire have taken everything from everyone in the galaxy. They took over my home planet Lothal and they killed my parents."

Katara widened her eyes at this revelation as she looked at Ezra's face which indicated the topic of the Empire was a burden on him. "I'm so sorry to hear that. If I offended you by bringing it up I didn't mean too. I was just curious as all."

Ezra's face suddenly turned more positive having a smile that reminded Katara of Aang's when he wasn't acting like a jerk "It's alright."

"I can relate in some ways. The Fire Nation killed my mom" Katara said as she noticed Ezra having a look at her necklace "This is all I have left of her."

"I'm sorry." Ezra responded with sympathy as they arrived back at the main centre.

Ezra turned to Katara trying to give one last piece of advice "Look I know Aang might be a bit out of it now but he'll come around. Because while these people are giving him attention now he'll never forget the people who saved his life. You guys are his family just like Kanan and the others are mine and if he loves you just as much as I do them then he'll prove it eventually."

Katara smiled feeling like she needed to hear that. He was right. Deep down she knew Aang considered her family. It's what she told him when he found out his people had been killed. "Thanks Ezra."

Both entered the main centre as Ezra handed the basket to the unsuspecting Zeb "Here take this. It's some supplies for the trip out of here."

"And why do I have to carry it?" Zeb asked grumbling.

"Because I brought it back all the way here while trying to comfort a new friend. Just throw me a bone for once would you?" Ezra asked as he left Zeb's sight who moved away putting it in a corner with the other supplies.

Kanan and Hera having noticed them come in both looked on in appreciation having heard the last of what Ezra said to Katara. Ezra walked over to them with Katara who began to shake Hera's hand. "I don't think we've met yet. I'm Katara. You're Hera right?"

"Yeah" Hera responded as she returned her hand shake.

"We're ready to explain our story if you want us too?" Kanan asked

Katara waited a bit before she responded "No. We'll wait for Aang to wake up from his delusions. But I'll answer any questions you need right now if you so wish?"

Kanan and Ezra looked at each other for a moment as Kanan decided to ask "What are these powers you possess?"


Sokka was standing outside of the Kyoshi Warriors' training hut as he contemplated what he was about to do. He kicked away a rock before turning toward the dojo. Inside the dojo Suki was continuing her fight against Sabine. All the warriors were watching in awe as the two dodged each others' attacks with expert precision and movement. Sokka walked in as he caught wind of their fight being impressed while also feeling apologetic about his behaviour.

"Uh ... Hey, Suki." Sokka began timidly.

Suki feeling distracted by catching a glance at him as he entered allowed Sabine to move in and sweep Suki at the leg and knock her down. She aimed her blasters at her and fired as Suki blocked the blaster fire with her fan as the blast left a burn in it. She looked at it surprised as Sabine gave her a look of acknowledgement "I'll give you credit. I'm impressed."

"As am I" Suki responded acknowledging her skill. She ceased her attacks as Sabine put her blasters away and took her helmet off as she looked over at Sokka curious as to why he was back so soon.

Suki regained herself as she finally turned to acknowledge Sokka in a hostile tone. "Hoping for another dance lesson?"

Sokka now feeling intimidated struggled to get his words out "No ... I ... well, let me explain."

"Spit it out! What do you want?" Suki asked feeling irritated

Sokka felt hurt at Suki's hostility which Sabine seemed to notice. He must have learned his lesson after all. Her thoughts seemed confirmed as she watched him humbly drop to his knees in front of her. "I would be honored if you would teach me."

Suki however still was a tad hostile feeling unconvinced "Even if I'm a girl?"

Sokka averted his eyes. "I'm sorry if I insulted you earlier. I was ... wrong"

Suki had her arms crossed while looking down upon Sokka. She then looked to Sabine for advice.

"I think he's telling the truth" Sabine said putting a hand on the girl's shoulder.

Suki was still a tad hesitant "We normally don't teach outsiders, let alone boys."

Sokka raised his head to face her; his tone indicatine he was pleading to her "Please make an exception. I won't let you down. Sabine believes me so why can't you?"

Suki looked upon him one more time as she finally relented changing her tone to a more friendly tone "All right. But you have to follow all of our traditions."

"Of course!" Sokka responded eagerly.

Suki smiled at the fact he fell into one last trap of humiliation "And I mean all of them."

Sabine gave her look as she caught onto what her plan was. She wasn't going to make him wear the outfit was she? Apparently she was as she saw some of the warriors drag Sokka away from their sight. Time passed as the warriors returned with Sokka now standing in the dojo donned in the typical green dress of the Kyoshi Warriors and sporting the white face paint. Needless to say he was now feeling a bit embarrassed

"Do I really have to wear this? It feels a little ..." Sokka began as he lowered his arms in defeat. "Girly."

"It's a warrior's uniform, you should be proud." Suki said

"I kind of would have preferred something like Sabine's. Well without all the weird colours. No offence" Sokka said glancing over at her.

"Believe me most Mandalorian armour is a drab grey colour. My colours are an attempt to bring some life to it" Sabine said as she inspected the uniform "If anything what you're wearing right now is my kind of clothing."

"The silk threads symbolize the brave blood that flows through our veins. The gold insignia represents the honor of the warrior's heart." Suki said explaining the uniform and it's significance.

Upon hearing that Sokka started to feel more comfortable wearing "a dress." Aang passed by the front door looking in with interest while Sokka proudly erected himself.

"Bravery and honor." Sokka proclaimed proudly.

Aang popped in; smiling broadly. "Hey Sokka!"

Sokka winced upon hearing his name and slanted his eyes and shoulders in embarrassment.

"Nice dress!" Aang called out.

Sabine smiled almost feeling a tad sympathetic but if this were the price of a lesson then this was it. Suki turned to Aang, who sped away, as she looked back to the embarrassed Sokka with a content and broader smile on her face.

Aang walked through town feeling confident as ever. He then spottted the main centre and walked inside as he saw Katara sitting beside a small cup of water and moving her left hand over the cup, bending the water inside it demonstrating this to Kanan and Ezra who were in awe at this display of power. Katara concentrated on the water moving the plume of water up and down, right and left.

"So you all have this power?" Ezra asked

"Not exactly. There are people born benders and also non-benders. Sokka was born a non-bender but I was born a water bender. It's the only element I can bend as it's native to our tribe the Southern Water Tribe. There are also three other elements of Earth, Fire and Air and whoever hails from the nation representing those three elements will be able to bend that element. I've spent all my life practicing and perfecting my craft as a water bender." Katara explained.

"So it's like the Jedi with the Force?" Ezra asked looking at Kanan.

"I guess in some respects it could be seen that way" Kanan said as he watched the display with interest.

"And this map you have is what represents these four nations?" Hera asked as she was overlooking a map that Katara had on her along with Zeb and Chopper.

"Yeah. Only one person the Avatar is able to master all elements. And that is Aang." Katara further explained

"We heard he was the last of his people and that they died out a hundred years ago. How is possible he survived this long?" Kanan asked confused

"Yeah you said you and Sokka found him in an iceberg?" Ezra asked equally confused.

"There's also the fact that the kid is 12 and yet you say he has all this power? Sounds like a load of bantha dung to me" Zeb asked sceptical

"Zeb let her explain" Hera warned as if she were a stern mother.

Before Katara could answer them however Aang walked in feeling confident and proud. "Hey guys. Am I interrupting anything?"

"Well we were just getting some answers on the history of this place but whatever you want you can go ahead and say it" Hera said as she returned to looking at the map.

Aang confidently turned to Katara not looking at the two Jedi or other Ghost crew members. "Katara, remember how Unagi almost got me yesterday?"

Katara slanted up her eyes in annoyance, while continuing to practice her bending. Aang wasn't able to see this though. "Yeah."

"I also remember how I sent it back into the water" Ezra piped up trying to sound equally as confident as Kanan gave him a look that signified he should be quiet.

"Well, I'm gonna go ride it now. It's gonna be real dangerous." Aang said almost sounding like he was bragging.

Katara still however didn't look at Aang the disinterest in her voice shining through "Good for you."

Aang was surprised by her answer "You're not going to stop me?"

"Nope. Have fun." Katara responded disinterested.

Aang crossed his arms feeling defiant. "I will."

"Great." Katara responded begining to grow irritated again.

Aang started to feel annoyed at Katara's lack of interest. "I know it's great."

"I'm glad you know." Katara responded the irritation growing in her voice as Ezra silently started to back away from her not wanting to see her explode. It reminded him of Hera whenever she got mad.

"I'm glad you're glad." Aang almost yelled annoyed

Katara's anger hit her boiling point "Good!"

Katara lost control over the water as it splashed back into the bowl. Katara balled her fists in annoyance.

Aang emphasised his reaction by swinging his hands. "Fine!"

Aang angrily turned around to walk out of the door. Before he left however, he already was glancing back to Katara with a sorrowful expression on his face. Right after leaving the room, Katara crossed her arms in protection and glanced at the door, looking sad as well. She turned her head and raised her eyes in a combination of annoyance and regret.

Ezra and Kanan both looked over to Hera who hadn't let the outburst go unwatched by her eyes. Kanan got up and walked over to her while Ezra put his hand on Katara's shoulder in an attempt to help her feel better

"Hera I think Katara needs some advice right now" Kanan whispered

"Maybe love but I feel that this is something they'll have to deal with themselves." Hera said as she gave him a look of regret, then looking over to the young girl her tone changing. "But I'll try and give her a push in the right direction."

Hera walked over to the young girl as she sat down beside her. Glancing at the necklace that Katara had on her she began conversing "Is that your necklace?"

Katara looked over at the Twi'Lek as she then responded holding it in her hands "Yeah. It was my mother's. It's all I have left of her."

Hera's expression turned to one of shock as she looked over at Ezra who looked like he knew something about this.

"It's my mom's. The Fire Nation killled her. Look I'm sorry Hera. You probably don't want to hear about my problems. I'm just feeling low and pathetic. How can I ever apologise to him?" Katara said looking away as she felt Hera pull her by the chin with her hand as she gazed into her green eyes.

"I'm all ears for anything you want to say." Hera responded sympathetically.


Back inside the Kyoshi Warriors' training dojo Sokka was performing some exercises with a fan under the watchful eyes of Suki. Sabine was also watching the display with interest. Suki offered her a chance to take part but she respectively declined feeling that Sokka should learn to do this by himself.

"You're not going to master it in one day. Even I'm not that good." Suki said observing him.

"I think I'm starting to get it." Sokka said as he performed a series of well executed moves with his fan. "Tah!"

As one last move, he closed the fan and threw it out of the dojo. The object flew straight into a tree, knocking down some of snow that had gathered on its branches.

Suki peeked her head around the door to look at the hit tree before turning back to Sokka speaking in a friendly tone "It's not about strength. Our technique is about using your opponents' force against them. Loosen up."

Sabine watched as Suki retracted her own fan from her belt and pointed it at Sokka, who took on a battle position.

"Think of the fan as an extension of your arm." Suki began "Wait for an opening and then ..."

Suki charged at Sokka, but he managed to evade her attack and used the momentum of her speed against her, knocking her on her behind, much to her surprise.

Sokka looked surprised, as he quickly crossesd his arms and looked smug. "Hmm ..."

Suki quickly got up feeling slightly irritated. "I fell on purpose to make you feel better!"

Sokka wasn't convinced as he pointed at Suki, exclaiming ecstaticly. "I got you! Admit I got you!"

Suki grabbed Sokka's pointing finger and twisted it, making Sokka twitch and grunt in pain. Sabine winced a bit once again thinking how that must have left a mark. The guy was definitely being put through the ring.

"Okay, it was a lucky shot." Suki said as she released the finger while smiling broadly. She then changed her tone to a more serious one "Let's see if you can do it again.

The two warriors prepared to battle again as Suki opened her fan threateningly and started to circle around Sokka with Sabine still watching the fight and not saying anything.

Over at the ravine Aang was swimming in the water, while his troop of fangirls hung around on the shore either sitting or lying there in boredom.

"What's taking so long?" Koko asked resting her hand on her head feeling impatient.

"I'm sure it will be here any second!" Aang responded reassuringly as he looked for a way to entertain the girls. "What about this?"

Aang took out his marbles and spun them around between his hands with his airbending, smiling hopefully as he tried to entertain them with the same trick he did before.

One little girl caught onto that fact "Not that again. Boring!"

Koko waved her arms to emphasise her question while other girls got up to leave "Where's Unagi? It's getting late."

Aang waved from the water to the girls, peading upon realising they were walking away "Where are you going? Don't leave!"

Koko held her hands to her mouth to emphasise her yelling. "Sorry, Aang! Maybe next time."

Aang lowered himself to be partially under the water and started blowing bubbles as he watched the girls leave feeling disappointed.

The last of the girls left the shore their place suddenly being taken by Katara who was just arriving with Ezra, Kanan and Hera following behind her.

Aang jumped up from the water and smiled upon seeing her "Katara! You showed up!"

"I wanted to make sure you were safe. You really had me worried." Katara responded sounding concerned as she looked over at Hera. "Hera agreed with me on that one. I knew I couldn't going to let you run off and hurt yourself and she helped me remind myself of that. "

"Back there you acted like you didn't care." Aang said feeling sad.

"I'm sorry." Katara said her voice sounding regretful. "I guess I was being a tad stubborn."

Aang lowered his eyes to indicate he was sorry as well. "Me too. I did let all that attention go to my head. I was being a jerk."

Katara smiled as she put her hands beside her mouth, yelling in a joking manner. "Well, get out of the water before you catch a cold, you big jerk!"

Aang smiled broadly as he started to swinm toward the shore. "On my way!"

Suddenly a giant dorsal fin appeared from out of the water behind Aang. Katara's eyes opened in shock and she drew a sharp breath in horror. Hera shared her sentiment as she gazed at the creature for the first time.

"It's the monster" Ezra exclaimed as he pulled out his lightsaber and ran towards the creature igniting his saber.

"Ezra wait!" Kanan yelled as he ran after him igniting his saber as well reluctantly.

Aang, who was, still oblivious to the danger behind him, swam toward Katara and the three members of the Ghost with a smile on his face. Suddenly Aang felt himself be swept away by a wave and lifted out of the water, as he screamed in panic. He looked around to find himself sitting on the back of Unagi as the monstrous eel erected itself before him, and directd a powerful jet of water to him. Aang managed to withstand the water by holding on to one of the smaller dorsal fins of Unagi. The animal charged Aang trying to eat him, but Aang narrowly escapesd by catching one of Unagi's whiskers. Screaming his lungs out, he dangled from side to side in from of the big green eye of Unagi.

Aang came to a halt right in front of him as the enormous tongue moved from side to side in anticipation of the meal. Unagi suddenly and violently moved his head in all directions, trying to snatch Aang off of his whisker.

Unagi suddenly felt a burn as it began to feel Ezra on it's back trying to slice at it with his saber as it easily knocked him off into the water as he tried to use the Force to pull it back and call out to it but he failed as he plopped into the water.

"Ezra!" Kanan called out as he felt himself being knocked back by the creature into the water as well as he then went to go help his apprentice who was struggling in the water.

"Hang on, Aang!" Katara yelled in a worried tone. Hera looked out to the water trying to see if Kanan and Ezra were getting back up.

Aang held on to the whisker for dear life as Unagi tossed him some more from side to side. Aang finally managed to let go from the force the speed of the throw cauing him to be thrown through the air, still screaming loudly, and as he smacked into the water, not so far from where Katara was standing on the shore.

He managed to emerge back to the surface, clearly unconscious with his tongue out of his mouth as Hera went to help him and make sure he was okay but was distracted as she then looked over to see Kanan coming out of the water with Ezra onto shore as both shook themselves dry all the while coughing from the water stuck in their throats.

"Are you alright?" Hera asked the two of them.

"We just risked our lives to stop a giant monster and are now wet and nearly drowned. Is it weird to think that fighting the Empire is a more typical day to this?" Ezra asked sarcastically

Katara still fully clothed and heavily panting entered the water. "Aang!"

Unagi shrieked as it dove under to get to his unconscious prey. Katara moved toward Aang through the water as fast as she was able to all the while the rapidly approaching shadow underneath the water of Unagi kept going, while a heavily panting Katara in her frantic effort to reach Aang before the eel kept running.

Finally Katara reached Aang as she took him into her arm, Unagi emerging right in front of them. In an attempt to get away, Katara violently pushed the water, propelling herself and Aang backward with her waterbending. At the same time, Unagi managed to snatch the water from where they were just moments before. Although missing the duo, the impact of Unagi's attack ended up creating a giant wave that slammed Katara and Aang back to the rocks on shore. Angered, the animal spewed power streams of water to the rocks before submerging again.

The Ghost trio ran over to the two kids as Hera checked them for any injuries "Are you alright?"

"Okay if that's what water bending is like I'm pretty excited to see what the other elements could do. That was amazing" Ezra exclaimed in awe.

Katara signified to Hera that she was okay as she carefully peeked over the rock and spotted something "Zuko!"

The Ghost trio unfamiliar with that name until now looked at each other in confusion.

"Who's Zuko?" Hera enquired.

Before Katara could answer she looked over to see the ship of the banished prince approaching fast, reaching shore at the same moment Unagi's large dorsal fin submerged completely underneath the water.

"Looks like we'll find out for ourselves" Ezra said as he readied himself for battle.

Hera pulled out her comlink "Zeb get down here now! There's trouble nearby the water."

"Karablasted Empire found us?!" Zeb asked annoyed

"No the Fire Nation did and they seem to be equally as dangerous. Just get down here." Hera responded as she disconnected the call.

The group looked over to see the ship's walkway being lowered as three riders mounted on komodo rhino's, with Zuko in the lead stepped off of it.

"I want the Avatar alive." Zuko ordered

Katara crawled up some rocks to have a better view of the approaching prince and his soldiers with the Ghost trio hiding with her. Zuko and his man rode past Katara, the Ghost trio and Aang's hiding place unaware of them being there as Katara protectively covered the body of the still unconscious Aang, as she worriedly looked up and heard the riders move past. When she was certain the riders passed, Katara laid Aang on his back.

"I say we go after them" Ezra said determined as Kanan held him down.

"No not yet." Kanan warned trying to calm him down

"Not until reinforcements arrive" Hera said agreeing with Kanan as she looked over at Katara with a worried expression.

"Wake up, Aang!" Katara almost yelled in a worried tone as she looked around for a while before starting to move her left hand over his chest, while supporting his head with her right. Carefully she moved her hand from his chest to his mouth, and bended out the water he had swallowed. Kanan and Ezra were still in awe at the display of power.

"Katara ..." Aang began in a weak voice as he coughed out the last of the water.

Katara lovingly smiled at him with relief written all over her face with the Ghost crew sharing her sentiment.

"Don't ride Unagi. Not fun." Aang said as he regained himself and looked over at the Ghost crew "So what did I miss?"

"We've got company. We need to move." Hera said as she helped Aang up along with Katara.

Meanwhile back inside the Kyoshi Warriors' dojo Suki and Sokka were still training. Momo was hanging by his tail on one of the support beams of the roof eating a collection of sweets he had with him while watching the duo below him train. Sabine was watching not too far away still impressed that Sokka was unwilling to step down. It really looked like he was getting the hang of this.

Suki thrusted her hand, holding the fan forward, only to have it blocked by Sokka. Suki smiled while feeling impressed by his display. He was growing in terms of skill. "Not bad."

Sokka smiled back at her with confidence, when suddenly Oyaji appeared at the door with Zeb behind him. Sokka and Suki worriedly turned to him his tone indicating whatever was going on was really bad as Sabine walked over as well upon noticing Zeb was with him.

"Firebenders have landed on our shores!" Oyaji said in alarm.

"Hera said that they are down there now looking for Aang. They are hiding out but it won't be long before this Fire Nation catches up with the kid." Zeb added his tone indicating he wasn't fond of the Fire Nation already despite not knowing much about them.

"Girls, come quickly!" Suki ordered turning to her girls as Sabine joined her readying her blasters and weapons.

"Zeb take Oyaji and make sure he and the other villagers are safe" Sabine ordered as Zeb nodded and took Oyaji away back into town.

Sokka began to protest upon hearing he was called a 'Girl' "Hey, I'm not a ..."

Suddenly Momo jumped on his shoulder and pushed himself off toward the door. Sabine looked back at him as she signalled him to move "Come on soldier you wanted this you got it. And you look lovely by the way."

Sokka watched as Sabine left out the door. Finally he conceded as he ran out the door after her. "Oh, whatever!" .

Back in the main street of the village the town that was earlier buzzing with excitement was now deserted almost empty with nobody in sight. Zuko and three other soldiers mounted on komodo rhinos were standing at the base of the Kyoshi statue.

"Come out, Avatar! You can't hide from me forever!" Zuko called in an effort to challenge Aang.

Several villagers were hiding in the nearby houses in an effor to keep hidden. No movement was felt in the village as the other four riders moved into town cautiously.

"Find him." Zuko commanded

Suddenly a sound was heard ending the silence as a fan opened on a nearby roof. Three rhinos with their riders however didn't hear the sound as they continued forward as one of the Kyoshi Warriors quickly passed them by behind some houses. Another Kyoshi Warrior was running atop a snowy roof in hot pursuit as she eventually pushed herself off, and jumped in front of the view of the three rhinos and their riders as three more Kyoshi Warriors quickly came jumping toward them from atop nearby roofs, knocking off some of the riders. Another Kyoshi Warrior landed in front of the lead rhino and opened her fans. The rider tried to stab at her with his spear as she moved to the right, disarmed the rider, and jumped up to knock him off his steed with a spinning kick.

Another rider suddenly found himself and another rider being pulled off their rhino's by Zeb as he bashed their heads together knocking them out.

"Heh heh. No matter who's trying to take over a world there will always be bucket heads to bust." Zeb said with a hint of satisfaction as he pounded his fist into his hand ready to strike down another rider who moved away horrified about what he was seeing.

"What is that thing?" the rider asked to another one.

"This thing is going to kick your tail that's what!" Zeb yelled as he went to attack.

Kanan carefully moved about as he fought against the riders cutting down one of the rhinos as he used the Force to disarm the rider and knock him down avoiding the Fire that he unleashed as his lightsaber took a blunt of it but it wasn't damaged in anyway.

Two riders cornered Ezra as he waved his lightsaber in front of the riders "Look guys. You don't want to do this."

"What is that thing in his hand?" One of the riders asked

"Looks like a sword of some kind. But I've never seen anything like that." The other said as they resumed a stance.

"Why do they always have to do this the hard way?" Ezra asked as he went into attack as he quickly disarmed the riders and knocked them out with his stun blaster from his saber.

Suki concentrated as she ran toward Zuko. She quickly moved to the left to avoid a fire blast from the prince, jumping over another blast as she tried to attack Zuko from the air, as he managed to turn his rhino. The beast slammed Suki away with a might sweep of his tail, knocking her down.

Zuko shot a fire blast at the downed warrior, but right before it would have burned her, Sokka jumped before her and decimated the flames with a sweep of his fan. Sokka prepared to fight Zuko, but before he could do anything, Sabine suddenly jumped down from a nearby roof and knocked a surprised Zuko off of his rhino; the beast dashed away as Sabine fired at it in an attempt to put it down.

"I guess training's over." Sokka said as he glanced at Suki before running to the downed prince.

Zuko angrily opened his eyes as he saw Sokka, Suki, and Sabine all take on a fighting stance. Zuko pushed himself up and rapidly spun around on his hand while shooting fire out of his feet, knocking the surprised Sabine back into the house and slamming Suki against a wooden pole, where she collapsed in pain.

Zuko proceeded with a low fire kick in Sokka's direction in an attempt to bring him down. The Water Tribe Warrior jumped over the fire, but as soon as he landed again, Zuko swept his feet from underneath him. Sokka ended up falling on his back, as Zuko jumped over him to the middle of the street. He angrily looked around the completely deserted street in an effort to find Aang.

"Nice try, Avatar! But these little girls can't save you." Zuko said as he saw Zeb knock down a few soldiers with fierce strength as his eyes widened "Or strange creatures."

Zuko then looked over at Kanan and Ezra who were dispatching his forces with their moves as he raised his eyebrows upon seeing them use the Force to send a few soldiers flying to the ground "It would seem you found yourself a pair of warriors. With strange abilities of their own. I'll admit an impressive strategy in an effort to protect yourself further. Where are you Avatar?! Enough games."

"Hey! Over here!" Aang called out as he saw Zuko turn around. Aang stood at the beginning of the main street, holding his staff in front of him like he was challenging the prince. Kanan and Ezra managing to subdue the remaining soldiers looked over at the battle that was about to commence. Ezra was about to help but Kanan moved into stop him.

"This is Aang's fight. We move in only if necessary." Kanan warned as he carefully observed the battle that was about to take place.

"Finally!" Zuko said satisfied as he commenced the battle by sending two fire balls in Aang's direction. Aang waited as he prepared to face the incoming, burning projectiles. As they came closer he made his move and ducked underneath the first and used his staff to decimate the next fire ball. He rapidly spun the staff over his head, propelling himself into the air. He landed in front of Zuko, who immediately kicked the staff out of his hands. Aang jumped up and landed between two fans of a Kyoshi Warrior that were lying on the ground. He stood up as he picked up the fan with his airbending.

Zuko, madly charged at Aang with his fist already held stretched out before him. Aang spun around a few times to create a bigger momentum and used the extra power of his swirl to blast Zuko into a nearby house with a strong blast of air.

"Woah. I can't believe that. Airbending and Waterbending are amazing. I can't imagine what Earthbending is like" Ezra said in awe

"Yeah but don't forget we've also seen the destructive capabilities of Firebending" Kanan added sounding intrigued about what he witnessed. No Jedi were ever capable of using the Force in that capacity not to his knowledge. There was a possibility that this art of bending whatever it was may have even been stronger than a the Force itself.

Aang however didn't share Ezra's amazement. Ezra glanced over to Aang who was looking sad as he lowered the fans. Running down the main street he picked up his staff along the way as he tossed the object in the air, where it snapped open into his glider and jumped on. Ezra saw Kanan's finger as he pointed to what Aang was seeing that made him so upset: a lot of burning houses and the Fire Nation troops among them. Aang looked back to see the burning statue of Avatar Kyoshi, which saddened him even more.

"It's just like when Tarkin Town was destroyed on Lothal." Ezra said solemnly as Kanan looked into his eyes.

"It would seem the Fire Nation and the Empire have a lot in common. Aang has a heavy burden on his shoulders it seems. Whatever it is we need to be there for him. While you're growing everyday it's not too late to pass on some wisdom. It could come from many different places than you realise." Kanan said trying to comfort his apprentice.

"I will Master." Ezra said as the two of them went to follow Aang who took off away from the burning houses.

Back over on the far side of the village Katara and Hera were leading Koko and another village girl into a house.

"Get inside." Katara said as she saw the last person enter.

Hera looked to Zeb and Sabine who had arrived after breaking from the Kyoshi Warriors. "Zeb, Sabine are there any villagers left unnaccounted for?"

"Not that we were able to find" Sabine answered

Aang landed as Ezra and Kanan followed behind him. Katara turned to face him as he walked over to her with Ezra and Kanan reuniting with their crew.

"Look what I brought to this place." Aang said with sorrow in his voice.

"It's not your fault." Katara said trying to comfort him.

Aang however remained upset the sadness coming through in his voice. "Yes, it is. These people got their town destroyed trying to protect me."

Katara glanced behind her to see five little girls inside the house. Koko was standing in the doorway holding Momo, while the girl next to her peeked around the door frame with a worried look upon her face. Chopper rolled out of the house making sure the close was clear as he moved next to Hera.

Kanan walked towards Aang as he put a hand on his shoulder "I may not know much about Airbending but I do know about having a gift and an ability as does Ezra. We both know that there will be prices to pay with that ability especially when you're still learning it." Kanan said as Aang looked at him still feeling sad.

Ezra walked over in an attempt to help out "I know things are bad now Aang but for every thing that goes wrong another thing can go right. Kanan and I are among the last of the Jedi. But that hasn't stopped us from trying to make things right with the Galaxy by being a part of the Rebellion and fighting the Empire."

Aang was surprised by this "Your people died too?"

"In a sense yes. The Empire took out the Jedi Order and now only a few of us are left. We were the peacekeepers for the Galaxy and had a lot of responsibility left on our shoulders. Not everyone could handle it and often times they lost their way. You could say a lot of things brought about the end of the Jedi but no matter what the important thing is to keep the idea alive. That no matter what it is your duty to protect the people of the world and uphold to the responsibilities you have." Kanan said as Aang looked at him feeling mournful.

"But I never wanted to be the Avatar. I didn't want all this." Aang said as Katara walked up to him.

"Aang remember what we talked about? The world has been waiting for you. You can put an end to this war. End all the suffering. Nobody else has to die thanks to the Fire Nation." Katara reminded.

"When it comes to fighting the Empire not everything goes the way we want it too and sometimes there's casualties. But you need to try and move on so that when you do gain a victory that their sacrifice will not be for nothing. I know you're thinking I don't understand Aang. That we all don't understand. But believe me we do." Hera added as she walked over to him.

Finally Aang's expression seemed like he was at peace with their decision albeit reluctantly.

"Well if that's settled then let's get out of here. Zuko will leave Kyoshi to follow us. I know it feels wrong to run, but I think it's the only way." Katara said with regret in her voice.

Hera gave her a look and then to her allies that indicated they agreed.

"I'll call Appa." Aang said sadly.

"I'll go see if the Ghost is ready for pickup. Come on Chopp." Hera said signifying the droid to follow her.

"You're not leaving us are you?" Katara asked worried

"No. I just can't afford to leave my ship behind. We're far away from the Rebel fleet and all my attempts at transmissions don't seem to be going through at the moment. But I'm still going to try." Hera said reassuring them they wouldn't abandon them.

"So I guess you're stuck with us for awhile" Ezra said happily as Katara and Aang both seemed relieved at that. A little more help in their journey wouldn't be a bad thing.

Over in the town the last of the battling was taking place as a Kyoshi Warrior deflected a fire blast with her fan, and retaliated by throwing her other closed fan to the firebender. With a load clung, the object maked contact with the bender's helmet, knocking him on his behind. Two retreating Warriors in the back part of the alley were deflecting fire balls left and right, in an attempt to fight back as they eventually fled

Sokka and Suki meanwhile were squatting behind a house observing what was going on.

"There's no time to say goodbye." Suki said sadly

"What about, 'I'm sorry?'" Sokka said his tone of indicating regret.

Suki was naturally surprised by this response "For what?"

"I treated you like a girl when I should've treated you like a warrior." Sokka said regretfully

"I am a warrior." Suki began as she leaned over and kissed Sokka on the cheek, before continuing again. "But I'm a girl, too."

A surprised Sokka touched his cheek where Suki just kissed him as he blushed. Unbeknownst to him Sabine was watching this with a smile on her face that indicated she was proud of him.

"Way to go kid." Sabine said to herself

Suki stood in the alleyway, her fan slid open to fight. "Now get out of here! We'll hold them off."

Sokka stood up and ran to Appa who was lying ready a few meters further. Both Momo and Sokka ran up Appa's tale. Sabine joined them as she got on the bison trying to fix herself. Zeb, Kanan and Ezra were already there with Zeb feeling discomfort at the prospect of sitting on the bison.

"Are you sure this is safe?" Sabine asked with caution.

"Don't worry Appa is friendly and takes care of all passengers. Just hang on tight." Aang cautioned.

"Yeah that's what they all say." Zeb groaned

Aang pulled the reins as he prepared for take off "Appa, yip yip!"

Appa groaned and took off, flying over the burning buildings.

"Back to the ship! Don't lose sight of them!" Zuko ordered as he and his men turned around and ran towards the coast where their ship was docked. Before they could arrive at it however they found it being attacked by lasers above as the Ghost fired on it. The soldiers and Zuko were naturally surprised at what they were seeing.

"Sir what is that?!" A soldier yelled

"It looks like an airship of some kind" Another soldier called out with surprise in his voice.

"Scatter! Don't end up in it's line of fire!" Zuko ordered as the Ghost fired at where he was standing causing him and his soldiers to be sent flying to the ground. Getting up Zuko looked up too see Hera emerging from the Ghost which she had landed on the surface to confront him.

"Hey you! Yeah Fire Nation sleemo!" Hera called out.

Zuko looked at her with anger plasted on his face not even taking time to be shocked by her green skin and pigtails. "You dare address me this way? I am the Prince of the Fire Nation!"

"A banished Prince remember sir." One of the downed soldiers piped up as Zuko knocked him down silencing him.

"Next time you try to pick on a town be warned. My crew and I are now permanent allies of the Avatar. And we won't go down without a fight" Hera said as she turned to enter her ship as it then took off into the air away from the dock in pursuit of Appa.

Over with the group who were flying away on Appa, Katara and Sokka were on the saddle along with Sabine, Zeb, Ezra and Kanan while Aang was on his head, and the burning village of Kyoshi was behind them. Ezra and Zeb were naturally fighting for space much to Sabine's annoyance as she then looked over to see Sokka wiping off the face paint with his sleeve.

Katara peeked over the rim of the saddle to address a saddened Aang gesturing towards the town as she tried to make her point. "I know it's hard, but you did the right thing. Zuko would have destroyed the whole place if we had stayed. They're going to be okay, Aang."

Everyone looked over to see an engine roaring. Hera opened the hatch as she walked over to greet them from inside the cargo hold the ship moving slightly forward towards them "Well I just gave Zuko a piece of my mind. His ship is going to have to do with some repairs of it's own. Send my regards to Oyaji by the way. While it's far from perfect the work they did was more than enough to get the ship back in the air. But it's not going to survive on this fuel for long."

Everyone smiled upon hearing what Hera told them. At least the Fire Nation were behind for now. Ezra looked over to address her "Well we'll cross that bridge when we get to it."

Aang looked up with a determined look on his face. Suddenly he jumped off Appa free falling to the waters below.

"What are you doing?" Katara called out shocked

Aang didn't respond as he plunged into the water. Katara and Sokka, his face cleaned of the warrior make-up, peered over the edge of the saddle, wide-eyed in shock. Momo peeked over the rim as well beside Katara. The Ghost crew were surprised as well.

"Is the kid looking for a death wish?" Zeb asked surprised

"What's he trying to prove?" Sabine asked as well agreeing with him.

"He has some unfinished business. We should just let him work it out" Ezra said trying to calm them down.

"Yeah you would be okay with it. You being reckless and all" Zeb scoffed

"Hey so are you." Ezra reminded as Zeb groaned in annoyance.

Everyone looked down to the surface, below where a few ripples portrayed the near emerging of something. The water bubbled as suddenly Unagi shot out of the water with Aang on top of his head, holding his whiskers. After swaying about a few times, he sturdied himself atop Unagi's head and pulled the creature's barbels. Unagi opened its mouth wide and began gushing water which rained over the town causing the fires on the houses to be put out by the rain. Zuko and his men mounted on the rhinos were also drenched by the water leaving him, looking angered and his men looking surprised. Unagi eventually ceased to gush water and launched Aang into the air, who was subsequently caught by an overflying Appa with Kanan slowing his fall with the Force.

"Thanks" Aang said looking back to him.

Oyaji viewing the spectacle from a building, as he gratefully smiled "Thank you, Avatar. And to you members of Phoenix Squadron."

Aang mounted onto Appa's saddle addressing no doubt what was on her mind "I know, I know. That was stupid and dangerous."

"Nothing escapes you doesn't it?" Zeb asked sarcastically as he felt Sabine slap him upside the head.

Katara smiled as Aang sat down "Yes, it was." Katara suddenly huggged Aang as he smiled and inhaled deeply before sighing and closing his eyes, happily.

Ezra looked down to see Unagi disappearing below the surface of the water. He then looked at Kanan as he began to think about their situation "I know we're far away from the galaxy and the Rebellion but I'm glad we're here to help out."

"I wasn't exactly planning on entering what seems to be a third war today. But there's no turning back now. Wherever we go next I feel that things will change regardless of whether we want them too or not" Kanan said as he looked over at the Ghost and then out at the sky.

And so no matter what the blackhole's intention was the Ghost crew found themselves on a new path with a new group of allies. Wherever their journey may lead them next they may just be at the centre of turning the tide for conflicts that reflected both worlds.


Author's Note: So that was a long chapter. I'm normally not used to writing chapters this long but I've never had to write a chapter from the point of viewing of fitting an entire episode of a show while also adding my own elements to account to different characters being present at the events. It doesn't help I'm also workng from a transcript on the Avatar wiki that's filled with directions that I obviously need to cut down or out. I debated on whether I should have separated this again into two chapters but ultimately I chose not too for now. I'm going to leave it up to you to decide if you like the story like this then I'll keep it that way but if you feel it's too long and too much then I'll try to divide it up in the future.

As for the story itself going forward as I've said before while I am a fan of both shows (otherwise why would I by writing this story?) Star Wars Rebels and Star Wars in general a bit more than Avatar even though I think they are both good this is still my first time writing these characters so if I sound rusty or feel like my writing might not be true to the characters then I apologise and I am doing my best to get better. Your feedback be it negative or positive will definitely help so please do leave a bit more feedback. While I get that some people might not have as much to say as others the only way I can improve is if I'm critiqued both positively and negatively in a constructive matter where I can learn from your points whatever they be.

One thing I've found often in Avatar crossovers is that they seem to skip over Book 1 and move straight into Book 2. I decided to start from the beginning so that all characters can have the journey unfold in front of them rather than have a cliffnotes version later. It may make it longer and as such things I want to get too might take a tad longer to appear in the story but I hope it'll be worth it in the end.

While I have a few things mapped out I also encourage you to voice a few ideas of your own for the story going forward. Some ideas I'll probably have myself and will be planned but I encourage you to come up with ideas still as what you might come up with I may not have and so long as I think it works and serves the story I'll include it (again though certain things might not be able to appear yet from Rebels do to the timeline I've set up. Right now as I stated before at the top and the last chapter we are in Season 2 not long after Homecoming but before The Honourable Ones. I am planning a bit of a timeline shift when we get to Book 3 way down the line when Aang is in a coma for a few weeks where the rest of Season 2 of Rebels will happen off screen. Whether anything from Season 3 will appear yet I remain undecided upon).

Also I saw Twin Suns. I won't spoil it for anyone who hasn't seen it but I'll just say I'm satisfied. While I was underwhelmed at first I quickly realised and accepted it for what it was supposed to be rather than what I thought I wanted it too be and what the marketing wanted me to think it was. Sometimes less is more is all I'll say and while it will be divided amongst a lot of people I think now for me personally I'm happy with the outcome for the character of Maul.

Anyway I think that's it for now but knowing me I've probably forgotten stuff. To all those who have been reading this story and the rest of my stories I thank you for your continued support. I wouldn't be doing these stories if it weren't for you reading them. This is your friend Steve993 signing off and I'll see you next time.

Also one last note and I should have really been doing this before with all my stories but didn't but will do so in the future which is that I don't own Star Wars Rebels or anything associated with Star Wars in general which belongs to Disney and Lucasfilm nor Avatar the Last Airbender which belongs to Nickelodeon, Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. This story is strictly being done for pure fun and in no way is an attempt to profit of the properties involved