Chapter 2 – The Journey Begins

The moon shone brightly over the camp revealing five figures sitting around a campfire. Sokka poked the logs with a stick he was holding tightly. A cold wind blew over them making him shiver. "How do we know it's true?" Sokka finally asked.

"I don't know" Katara said. Rai-Tao had left the camp site after he asked for their help. "Think about it. I'll come back for your answer tomorrow" his voice echoed in her head. "Can we trust him is the real question" Katara said.

"Probably" Toph said kicking a rock. She watched it go before replying "He wasn't lying when he told us the story or when he wanted our help. He was sincere." She said calmly. "So you believe him?" Zuko asked looking up. "I'm not saying that" she told him. "What do you think Aang?" Katara asked. "I think… we should question him tomorrow before we give an answer." He said. "It's a plan then" Katara said walking over to their tent.

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The sun rose basking the land in its warm glow. A fly flew across their camp but was caught by Momo. He ate it quickly and chirped happily. Toph stamped her foot on the ground creating a round bowl. Katara filled it with water as Zuko started a fire. "When did he say he was coming" Katara asked preparing breakfast.

"Sunrise" Sokka grumbled crawling out of his tent. Aang leaped off Appa landing near Katara. "Morning Katara" Aang said kissing her. She returned the kiss for a second then broke away blushing slightly and smiling. "Good morning to you too" she said back.

"Well well look at this lovely scene" a voice said behind them. They turned around to see Rai sitting down brining to eat. "Who said you could eat our food!" Sokka yelled pointing at him. "I was hungry so I grabbed some" he said eating quickly. "Ah forget it" Sokka said sitting down. They all sat down and began to eat.

"So do you have an answer?" Rai asked between gulps. 'Yes but first we want to ask you some questions." Aang said. "Okay shoot" he said putting his food down.

"How do you know about know about this so called history no ones ever heard of?" Sokka asked. "I read about it in a library." He said. "Yeah right" Zuko remarked. "No it's true. It was this giant library in the desert run by this giant owl and his fox helpers." He said. "Oh that library alright, okay he might be right." Sokka said looking at the sky.

"Why should we help you?" Zuko asked with his trademark frown. "Because I can't do this on my own and the avatar would be my best ally right now." He said suddenly serious. "Alright I'll help you" Aang said standing. "Thank you, Aang" Rai said bowing.

A fireball shot across the sky exploding near their campsite. Everyone's eyes widened as they saw fire nation soldiers coming.

"Where'd they come from?!" Sokka yelled. "Oh yeah did I mention I'm being chased by fire navy soldiers" Rai said scratching the back of his head. "No!" Sokka yelled as a fireball exploded near him, "Let's get out of here!" Toph yelled.

Everyone got up and ran towards Appa dodging fireballs on the way. He rose giving a roar and took off. "Aang head to the earth nation! That's where we'll start!" Rai yelled. "Alright!" Aang yelled back pulling on the reins.