Chapter 1, Part 2
Ok, so I'm gonna start by answering the reviews from people
The Tiger's Lonely Song: Thanks! I tried to make Mara a believable character that people could relate to. I know I can relate to her as well
MegaRomantic: Your wish is my command I already have a bunch of chapters written, I just need computer time to type them all
Next order of business. Did anyone else see the legend of Korra? I thought it was okay, nothing even close to the original though. All the characters are dead except for Katara, and she's an old lady! I like Mako though (I think that was his name)
So anyways…here's the chapter :P
After reading the invitation, I quickly changed into my formal fire nation gown (.com/cgi/set?id=47655315), had people do my hair, and hurried to the throne room.
"Ahh yes. Mara! You're here!" Uncle Ihro said, giving me a hug. While he hugged me, he whispered "Your father has summoned us all here to show us his 'greatest achievement'. He has captured the avatar." I had to stifle a gasp. The AVATAR? This couldn't be happening. I took my place on the throne on the end. I tried to remain completely expressionless like the rest of my family, but I couldn't contain the sadness in my eyes as the prisoners processed in.
There were three of them. The one in the middle was bald with an arrow tattooed on his head: an air bender. He was obviously the Avatar. I next examined his companions.
I looked first at the girl. She had long, wavy brown hair, tan skin, and bright blue eyes. Obviously from the water tribe. She and the tattooed boy looked at the ground dejectedly.
Lastly, I studied the boy. My heart skipped a beat, and I fought to keep my emotions under control. Once my face was again expressionless, I continued to study him.
His eyes were a lighter blue than the girls, but he looked a lot like her. It was easy to see they were related. His hair was back in a ponytail. However the most interesting thing was the look on his face, and in his eyes. He remained determined; even though it was apparent his friends had given up hope.
My father chuckled. "Why hello there avatar Aang, Katara, Sokka. I figured while you were here I would introduce you to my lovely family. You of course know Azula and Zuko. And this is my wife Ursa, and my brother Ihro." He left it at that. I sighed quietly. How convenient. He forgot me. "What about her?" the boy I assumed was named Sokka asked, looking at me. I smiled a small smile, and was backhanded across the face by Azula for doing so. "Ah…..yes... That's just Mara." My father said. I rolled my eyes and decided, hey, if I got slapped once, might as well go for two. I waved at them and said, "Hello. Nice to meet you all!" Sokka snickered; I looked at him and blushed a little, which made me not see my father's fireball coming until the last minute. It grazed my cheek. I ran out of the room, pretending to go get medical help, but in reality, I hid to hear the cell number, and then ran to my room, where my beloved maid Miki was waiting to heal my burn. "Thank you" I told her as she gently applied a salve. "You are very welcome, Princess Mara."
Miki had been my nursemaid when I was young, and she had helped me whenever she could ever since. She always managed to heal me, however serious the injury.
After my burn had been healed, I changed into my normal, more comfortable fire nation attire (.com/cgi/set?id=47657109) , and snuck down to the prison. On my way, I grabbed some food from the kitchen, and some gold pieces from Azula's money box. I knew I wouldn't be coming back. I quickly found their cell, and opened it with the necklace my mother had given me. I slipped inside as the door closed, and began to untie Katara. But, before I could, I was hit in the head with a rock.
"Who are you?" Sokka yelled. I stood and glared at him.
"I'm Mara, and I'm trying to help you! Would you just calm down!"
"Wait you're doing what? Fire Nation princess, and helping do NOT got together unless the words 'is not' is in between them!" meanwhile, I had untied Aang and Katara.
"Sokka! She really is trying to help!" Aang said, leaping into the air. I laughed and knelt down, beginning to untie Sokka. I talked quietly into his ear as I did so.
"Okay, listen up. I take it you're the sort of leader of this group, so listen carefully. Leave this cell and take a left. Go down that hallway until you see the fire tapestry, and then turn right. Go out the door, and run for your life. I'll try to hold off the guards as long as I can."
"Come with us! You're obviously not like them. You could help us." Sokka offered, but I shook my head.
"You need someone to hold off the guards. But if you ever need help, you know where to find me." I smiled, and shooed them on. As they ran out the door, Sokka looked back at me and said
"Thank you." I blushed.
"Uh...no problem."
Somehow, I managed to deal with all of the guards, and ran out into the city. I found my friends and told them what had happened.
"Sounds to me like we've got ourselves a little resistance fighter here!" Jett said. I frowned.
"Jett, I'm only 14! What am I supposed to do?"
"Start a movement!"
"How?"
"With us!" Smellerbee exclaimed, and excited look on her face. "We can live in the woods! It can hide you and we can sabotage Fire Nation troops!"
"Okay, what do we call ourselves?" I asked. Jett looked at me.
"The Freedom Fighters."
So yeah. That's part 2 of Chapter one! The Freedom Fighters have been born!:D
I'll put up the next chapter as soon as I get some reviews
Until next time,
:+: Brianna :+: