BOOK 4

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Chapter 4- A Hidden Truth.

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Previously, on Avatar...

"Zuko, my darling, I missed you......so much"

"Mum, how...how are you still alive? You're supposed to be dead"

"Ok, but please may I sit down, the memories still haunt me, even to this day"

"I knew your father would soon come for me, so I set a few things in place before I headed to our room. I was waiting in the shadows when your father came in. He started yelling and screaming my name. I put on my best innocent face and stepped out into the light. 'Ozai, what....what has happened, why are you yelling my name?'"

"It's ok now mother, your safe here."

"I know, that's one of the reasons I came here, the other reason is. Zuko, Aang, you and your friends are in grave danger. You defeated Azula, but there are still those who are loyal to her, they will stop nothing to have you destroyed. Even going so far as to break her out of prison and telling her that we are here. If she gets out, then nowhere will ever be safe."

"Princess Azula, we meet again".

"Why Quin Tao, it is so lovely to see you again, how goes it with the Dai Li, I had heard that you were disbanded. Did I hear wrong?"

"Thank you Quin Tao, tell me, what became of the Avatar?"

"Five dreams in as many days, boy you really getting it going aren't you twinkle toes?"

"HOW COULD THEY LET THIS HAPPEN! CAN'T I EVER GET A VACATION!"

"Where was she last seen?"

"She was down by the berries, I was talking to her only ten minutes before hand, then suddenly whoosh, and she's gone


And now...

Aang looked around every-where, even air bending himself into the air to get a better look. But there wasn't even a trace of her anywhere. Then he stopped and turned to Zuko. Zuko looked at him. "Aang, what is it?" Aang sighed. "Azula, she took Katara. I don't know how, but she did, it makes sense doesn't it." Zuko nodded. "I only wished it didn't".

Ursa sighed. "I had hoped that Azula would remain in jail, after everything you have told me, she needs to be watched. Though it pains me to say it. I knew this would someday happen, she is too much like your father Zuko".

Aang nodded. "We have to find Katara, she could be anywhere."

Zuko looked at Aang and nodded. "The only person we need to find....is June"


(June's POV a few days later)

I smiled as I tipped yet another glass to my lips. Ahhh Bliss.

"Never could get enough of this stuff. Ever since the end of the war, I have been out of a job. Avatar Aang has been doing all the work.

The majority of the people are at peace. While there are still a few stragglers, none have really caused any-one much harm. And they are all predominantly in the Fire Nation anyway, so they're not my problem. Nope that honour is for, the Avatar, and Fire Lord Zuko. I'm overjoyed." I looked at my partner in conversation. She didn't seem to have been listening. I rolled my eyes. "Forget it". I stood up and left the bar.

Outside, resting her head on her arms was my trusty Shirshu, Nyla. I smiled briefly at her before walking towards her. "Come-on Nyla, we have some jobs to find." She stood up, I was about to mount her when.....

"June, June" I froze, there be only one person, who could possibly find me. "Prince Zuko, or should I say, 'Fire Lord', what can I do for you?" I asked as I turned to face him. The Avatar, the water tribe boy, and a weird circus girl stood close to him. He looked me in the eye. "I require your assistance." I smiled. "I'm listening."

*

"Hmmm, so let me get this straight, you lost the Water tribe girl, and you want me to find her...... am I right so far?"

The fire lord nodded. "Unfortunately yes." I tilted my head to the side and thought about it. "Its gonna cost ya, thanks to you, me 'n' Nyla are out of a job." I said crossing my arms over my chest and leaning against Nyla.

Zuko sighed. "Name your price?" He asked cautiously. I smirked slightly. "Make it enough for me and Nyla to get out of this place" I said gesturing to the state of the bar I was in. It was a slum. Zuko nodded. "You've got yourself a client."

"Great, now do you have something of hers?" The Avatar stepped forward and produced a scarf. "This is hers."

I took it from him and held it out to Nyla. She went nuts. "Alright, she's got the scent, jump on".

Zuko, and the strange circus girl jumped on, The Avatar headed around the corner. I took off, and as I looked up, I saw The Avatar's bison; he was going to follow me. "Hope you can keep up, Avatar". I shouted up to him.


(Katara's POV)

I struggled against the man that held me. He was dressed in red fire nation attire. However, he wasn't fire nation. I knew what he was. I just didn't believe it. He was a Dai Li agent.

"I thought you were disbanded?" I asked as he threw me to the ground in front of Azula. "Well, we were, until we ran into the true Fire Lord. Princess Azula".

I spat at her feet. "You were never going to be fire lord, you're crazy". Azula glared down at me. "No? I still have my honour" I shook my head. "No, I beat you at your own game, you were defeated by a water bender, and you lost your honour, you were never going to be fire lord Azula, Never!"

Azula glared at me. "How dare you, you are in no position to say anything!" she screamed infuriated. I glared back. "You can do nothing to me. Aang will come for me." I stated, both confident and hopeful.

Azula looked at me and smiled. "I'm counting on it."


Ok I know I didn't finish the chapter. But I decided to be mean and leave you with a cliffie. Sorry I couldn't help it. But don't worry the rest will be out soon.

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