Alright like I said, I just going to give like a quick review over the first book so don't expect all 20 episodes. I will go more in depth once I reach about the end of the second book. I will still put some of the gaang's adventures in the story so don't be mad. Once we reach about the end of the second book that is when a lot of things will change.

Again, this is my first fanfiction so don't forget to review.

Well, back to the story!

Chapter 4

Aang followed the two guards that were supposed to be leading him to his cell. He knew he was a prisoner on this ship for the Fire Nation but he wasn't really worried, mostly because he knew that he could break himself out any time he wanted to and that beating all these guards would be a piece of cake. But, if he did bust himself out, which he planned on doing, the problem wouldn't be the guards. No, the problem is that teenager who he figured was in charge. He could sense that he wouldn't be an easy enemy to defeat. Not only that, but he seemed like the mean, angry, and aggressive type. He didn't really want to get him angry. What was his name? Oh yeah, Zuko is what he said. And he said he was the prince, so that means he was the son of the Fire Lord, and next in line for the throne. No wonder he seemed like such a strong opponent. And then there was the old man who he saw up on the top deck while Zuko was ordering all the other men what to do. There was something weird about him. He was the only one who Zuko didn't order to do something. He seemed calm and easy going as he just stood there and watch everything happen, all while sipping on some tea. But, Aang felt something in him that he's never felt before. He didn't know how, but he felt a great power inside the man. He couldn't explain, but Aang knew that he was a very powerful bender, far greater than anyone he's ever met, including Zuko. Aang knew that he would be no match. But then why was he not in charge? Why did he just stand in the back? Maybe he was Zuko's mentor Aang thought. But he seemed like a nice, friendly old man. Aang decided that just to be safe he would stay away from the man.

Sokka was busy filling his bag up with clothes, equipment, and other things he thought he would need. He decided that this was his chance to make a difference, to do something about this war. He was going to go to Katara when he was packed, and ask her to come with him. If she said no, then he would still go and rescue Aang alone. Did he think he could? Probably not, did he think even if he did rescue the boy that the two of them could help end the war? Probably not, but it was better than sitting around here doing nothing. Then for sure they wouldn't make a difference. He was the Avatar after all, a fact that Sokka still had trouble believing. Before today, he didn't even believe that there was an Avatar. Sokka had finished packing his bag and was about to grab his staff when Katara stormed through his igloo.

"Sokka I'm sorry but I'm going after Aang. I don't care if you say no I'm going either way. I can't just sit around here and do nothing when I know I can be out there doing something. If you want to come with me good, but if you don't then I'm just going to go by myself, I don't care. Nothing you say to me can make me change my mind." Katara ended her little speech to catch some air. She was talking so fast that Sokka didn't have a chance to reply to anything she said.

Sokka smirked as he looked at her and noticed the backpack that she was carrying over her shoulders; obviously she had the same plan as him. Sokka bent down and picked up his already filled bag to Katara's surprise and replied,

"Well we should get going then shall we sis."

Sokka and Katara both went to their Gran-Gran and told her of their plan, and that they were going to leave no matter if they had her consent or not. She only smiled and approved. They said their goodbyes and left the igloo. They made their way through the village when Katara spoke up,

"Sokka wait," Sokka stopped and looked at her. "The canoe was destroyed remember?" Sokka only smiled and let out a small chuckle as he replied,

"I wasn't going to take the canoe sis, besides it wouldn't catch up to a ship like that anyways." Katara looked at him with a confused expression. "Just follow me he said." Katara followed him unsure of what he was thinking until she saw the large bison that Aang had left here. A large smile appeared on her face.

They reached Appa and Katara climbed on. Sokka was about to climb on until he heard his name called from behind.

"Wait! I'm coming too!" Sokka turned to see Ken running towards them. He had a backpack over his shoulder and warrior paint on his face. When he reached them, Sokka stretched out his hand and stopped him.

"Ken, what do you think you're doing?" Sokka asked.

"Im going with you to fight the Fire Nation." He said with confidence.

Sokka looked at the boy who reminded him of his younger self when he wanted to go with his dad and the rest of the men to fight in the war. He was crushed when his dad had told him he was too young and couldn't go. This is why it pained Sokka because he knew he was going to have to tell this boy the same thing and he knew it would crush him. Know he knew how his own father felt.

Sokka sighed and said, "Ken, your too young to come with us. It's too dangerous, you need to stay." The boy looked hurt, like someone had plunged a knife into his chest. It hurt Sokka too to tell him. He wished he could with him, to have his little brother traveling the world that he so desperately wanted to see and explore and fight by his side, but he knew he couldn't.

"B- But I can hold my own against a Fire Nation you know that! I've been training for this moment for years. This is why we've been training since everyone left."

"Ken I'm sorry but it's too dangerous for you to be fighting real Fire Nation troops. This isn't training anymore, this is real. We're at war and these men won't hesitate to kill you. You just- " Sokka was then cut off by Ken.

"You're just trying to keep me here! You know I'm ready for this! Why can't you just let me come!" Ken could feel tears forming around his eyes as he tried to hold them back. Sokka just stared at Ken for a moment and said,

"Someday you'll understand too." Ken couldn't hold it in anymore and the tears began to flow down his cheeks. He put his head down so that Sokka or Katara wouldn't see him. He never liked to cry in front of Sokka. Katara climbed down from Appa's back and knelt down in front of him. She then wrapped her arms around him and gave him a deep hug, followed by a kiss on the forehead. Ken couldn't help but blush.

"I'm going to miss you Ken. Stay safe and take care of the village okay." Katara said. Ken nodded and wiped the tears from his face. Katara smiled at him and then climbed onto Appa's back. Sokka walked up to Ken but he just looked away, trying to act like he was mad at him.

"Hey," Sokka said. Ken slowly looked up at him. "It's your turn know." Ken looked at him confused but Sokka continued. "It's your turn to protect the village. This village, it's people, your family, you have to make sure they're safe you got it?" Ken just nodded at him.

"Yes sir." He said. Sokka started and said,

"I'm counting on you got it? You keep training and get stronger. Remember, always be strong." Ken put on a brave face as he could feel the tears forming again. He didn't want Sokka to leave. He was his big brother that he looked up to.

"And once those kids are old enough, you whip them into shape like I did to you." Sokka said and smiled. Ken smiled and nodded. A second later, Ken latched onto Sokka and gave him a deep hug. Sokka then returned the hug. They stayed like that for a while until they separated and Sokka said,

"Hey, I promise this isn't goodbye. I promise I'll come back." With that Sokka turned around and climbed onto Appa's back. He gave his little brother one last look before he grabbed Appa's ropes and gave it a whip. Appa then started onto a slow run and Ken watched them leave until he could no longer see them.

It was a short chapter but I knew I hadn't posted in a while so I wanted to get this one up. I promise to write more soon.