I just realized that I published the original in only four days so I decided to add a few more chapters.
These will line up with the original chapters, but will be told from Aang's POV.
Enjoy! And please review!
I Can't Go Back…
The End: Aang's POV
I saw the fear in Ozai's eyes as I stole his ability to bend from him; he crumpled to the floor clearly defeated. I allowed myself a moment of rest, then I grabbed my glider and leapt into the air and flew out of the palace; I knew my friends would need all the help they could get.
As I flew, I saw Chief Hakoda and a group of warriors enter the palace; I know they would have no problem taking Ozai prisoner.
I reached the battlefield and saw that the battle was definitely turning in our favor. I spotted my friends surrounded by a large circle of allied troops who were holding the Fire Nation forces at bay.
I dropped down into the ring too excited to notice any details.
"I did it!" I practically shouted, "I defeated Ozai! I took away his bending and-" I stopped, noticing my friends grief stricken faces, "What's wrong?"
No one answered. I looked over to where Sokka was kneeling on the ground; in that instant time seemed to stop for me: in his arms was the body of the girl I loved. Katara had been killed.
"No…" I heard myself whisper. I was suddenly holding her in my arms, having no memory of having run to where Sokka was.
Suddenly time reverted back to normal; I took a look around and saw my friends, minus Zuko, all with tears streaming down their faces; I saw the ring of allied troops still keeping the Fire Nation back; and last I saw Azula trapped in a pillar of rock, blood seeping from where her hands and feet were.
"Azula did this?" I asked, my voice cracking with pain and anger. Everyone nodded.
"You may have defeated my father Avatar, but you still lost the person most precious to you!" Azula mocked, laughing gleefully at my suffering.
That drove me over the edge; I felt myself enter the Avatar State, I unintentionally channeled all my pain and anger into it. I vaguely remember rising into the air, still holding Katara, but I don't remember much after that. My next clear memory was being on the ground again; I saw Azula and my only thought was of vengeance.
Still in the Avatar State, I set Katara down and released Azula from her rock prison. Since her feet were broken she crumpled to the ground. I must have looked pretty terrifying because she was screaming for help. I picked her up by her throat and began to hit her repeatedly; I released all the pent up anger and rage I hadn't released initially. I won't even mention the other things I did to her because it's just too horrible. After my rage subsided I ended her life with a flick of my wrist, still wrapped around her neck.
I came out of the Avatar State and dropped her mutilated corpse to the ground; I went and knelt next to Katara's body.
Seeing her sightless eyes staring up at the sky finally broke me: I started sobbing and I couldn't stop; I wailed my grief and anguish to the heavens.
Everything I had done on my journey had all been for her; everything had led up to this day. After I defeated the Firelord I was going to tell her how I felt. But now that opportunity is gone. Forever.
... I didn't even get a chance to say goodbye…
Sorry if I cause anyone to break out in tears!
I hate to say it but the next chapter will be even more heart rending.
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Till next time!
