Sorry, you guys. I've been falling behind with everything here. I should be able to get some stories done, so sit tight. I'm like a politician that never keeps her promises. Please bear with me.

No Hope

Sokka woke up in a bush, moaning about how sore he was from the landing. He tried to remember what had happened before his soft landing in the greenery, and then it hit him like a ton of bricks. The twister in the clouds had blown him off Appa and into the forest. He couldn't remember what had happened after that, but one thing was for sure. He had to find the others.

He was about to yell for Aang when he heard some rustling behind him. He quickly hid in his bush, watching through a small hole to see who would emerge on the beach. His eyes narrowed as he saw Princess Azula and some Fire Nation soldiers come out of the forest. Then his eyes grew when he saw what they were dragging. His little sister was unconscious in the middle of the firebenders.

"Katara," he whispered under his breath. How did they catch her? She was a powerful master waterbender. Maybe Azula was just stronger. He turned to the ocean and saw a huge Fire Nation ship docked near the shore. As Azula made her way up the ramp, the two girls he met at Omashu appeared on deck. Sokka couldn't hear what they were saying, but he had a talent for reading lips.

"It looks like you caught something, Azula," the one in pink said.

"Yes, Ty Lee" Azula answered back. "This girl is the only princess of the Water Nation at the moment according to my spies. She is also a close friend to the Avatar. She should be useful." The girl that threw darts at them earlier yawned through her moody face.

"Can we go now? This place is so boring."

"Sorry, Mae. The Avatar could be somewhere on this island. I need to get the information I want, then the airbender will be ours and we can go home. Guards, take her to the holding cell. Make sure she is secured tightly. I don't want any sudden outbursts." Azula laughed as she disappeared into the ship, leaving Sokka growling on the sidelines.

The old Sokka would have jumped in right away and destroyed every single firebender if he had to to get his sister back, but he couldn't do that now. Ever since Yue had passed on, he had a new insight to life. He had to take care of the ones he loved, but he had to be careful how he went about things. If he had attacked now, there was the chance Katara would have been killed in the process. He had to protect Katara, even if it meant his own life.

"Don't worry, Katara," he mumbled as he drew his boomerang. "When night comes, I will come for you."

Everything was a blur to the man in a black coat as he raced through the village. He ran to the edge of the beach where he saw the light in the sky. He knew what it was. It was the Avatar going into the Avatar state. It had happened a few hours ago, so he wasn't certain if he could find it again. He was right.

The light had long passed, and the only thing in front of him was the vast ocean. He sighed as he began to make his way back to his hut. He almost missed it, but a flash of green caught his eye. He looked over on the beach and saw it. A small girl in Earth Kingdom clothes was sprawled on the beach. When he went to inspect her, he found she was just asleep and not dead. Her clothes and black hair were soaked. He was certain he never met the girl, but she needed help all the same. He grabbed her and carried her to his hut, the bright light still on his mind.

The only sound was the creaking of metal and dripping of water. That's what woke Katara up from her sleep. She slowly opened her eyes and tried to focus. She looked ahead and saw a door in front of her. That's strange, she thought. How did I fall asleep standing up? Then she tried to move her arms only to here the jingling of chains. She looked to her right and her left. Her arms had been chained to the wall, along with her ankles. She didn't even try to break free. She was far too weak from fighting Azula. That lightning had taken all of her energy, and she could only sit there and wait for what was next.

She didn't have to wait long. The door soon swung open and Azula entered with another big smile. Katara met her with a cold stare as the princess walked towards her.

"I see you are awake," Azula stated smugly. "Did you enjoy your little nap? I'm sure it was a little drafty in here." Katara's cheeks reddened when she said this. She still didn't have her clothes on if you didn't count her undergarments.

"It would have been better if I wasn't sleeping standing up," Katara snapped back.

"I'm sorry, but I can't allow you to throw any water at me. Not that you would be able to anyways. I have a feeling that my little shock took everything you have. You won't be able to bend water for a week." Azula walked a little closer and turned Katara's face with her finger. "Quite plain, wouldn't you agree? I would have never imagined you to be a master waterbender, let alone the Water Tribe Princess."

"What makes you think I am?" Katara asked, still holding her cold stare.

"Well, Princess Yue is dead, and since you are the daughter of Chief Hakoda, you must be a princess. There won't be much left of your tribe when the Fire Nation is through with it." Katara suddenly jumped forward, only to be pulled back by her restraints. "My, I think I struck a cord."

"This war isn't right. People are dying. My tribe is suffering because of what your people did, and all you can do is mock us. You have no heart."

"This war started for a reason," Azula continued. "There was a power struggle over land, and the Fire Nation thought they deserved more. We are the superior benders, anyways. It is our right for land."

"It is not your right to take the lives of innocent people for such a trivial reason." Katara knew she said something she shouldn't had when she felt Azula's fist in her ribs. She tried to regain herself, but the pain continued as Azula spoke.

"Do not ridicule our cause. We deserve power, but the only way to secure that power is to find the Avatar. Now I'm going to ask you nicely. Where is he?" Katara composed herself after taking several deep breaths. She looked at her captor and answer.

"I don't know."

"Are you sure, or do you want another beating?"

"I honestly couldn't tell you. We were separated. I don't know where he is." Azula laughed as got in Katara's face.

"That's alright. We will find him on this island. He couldn't have gone too far without his love, unless he has abandoned you again."

"He didn't abandon us! He would never…"

"That's not what I heard. One hundred years ago he fled the Air Nomads to evade the Fire Nation attack. He is a coward. We will find him. When we do, we will use you to make him surrender. Then we can make him our slave, and you can rot in a cell for all I care, Princess Katara. No one is coming to save you this time. You have no hope left." Azula laughed as she slammed the door behind her, leaving Katara to cry to herself.

"Aang, where are you?"

It was finally dark as the Water Tribe warrior peaked through the bushes. Sokka had prepared all day for this by sharpening his boomerang and practicing. He had finished it off with his warrior paint and outfit. He pulled his weapon out and watched, waiting for a chance to charge the ship. He had to do this. He wouldn't let them harm her.

"Just wait a little longer, Katara. I'm going to get you out of there. Just hold on."

I bet that was a bad cliffy, huh? I'll try to update soon. Maybe even this weekend depending how much time I have. Please review. Cya.