The wrecked Monorail carriage:

Azula was angry, angry was an understatement. There isn't really a word to describe what she was feeling. She had just watched her own brother and two supposed friends abandon her and leave with her treacherous Uncle and most unbelievably her Mother. Upon the Dai Li's arrival at the crash site she was released from her earthen shackles and started ordering the earthbenders to find the group of hostiles. They departed immediately, without a word. The firebenders and warriors who had arrived earlier to try and repel the group were now regrouping to try and assist the search. But before they could leave the enraged Princess shot lightening in the direction of the group, striking one of them. The unknown victim was dead before they'd hit the floor. By now a group of citizens had started to crowd the area. Once they saw this a large amount of them fled, hearing of the Princesses' notorious temper and knowing that they could possibly be next. The fire nation guards did the same. Azula carried on shooting lightening in all direction, tears of rage streaming from her eyes. Ear splitting shrieks erupting from her mouth. Her lightening strikes were striking people and buildings around her, she was directing all of her rage into her firebending, making her pretty much unstoppable.

Suddenly she stopped, bodies covered in rubble and dust clinging to the air around her. She took several deep breaths and found her composure once again. She walked back towards the palace, knowing in her mind what she was going to do next. She was going to make her mark and change everything.

The abandoned Earth Kingdom town:

The decision to split up hadn't been one the group decided quickly. None of Marc's group were keen on splitting up so soon after arriving at the new world. The Gaang were equally against it, especially with Aang in such a state. Whatever happened Katara knew she wasn't going to leave Aang, even if she seemed to have found new hope in the arrival of Marc. Her loyalties were firmly with Aang. Zac and Sokka were the two arguing for the split the most, Sokka knew the logistics made sense and it gave them a better chance while Zac was keen to travel with Iroh as he'd been intrigued by him ever since the chance encounter in Ba Sing Se.

The plan Sokka proposed was that Katara would take Aang and go with Zac and Bekah and go with Iroh to take back Omashu. Obviously Aang couldn't help but once they had the city back it would be a safe place for Katara to heal Aang back to health. Meanwhile himself, Toph, Marc, Ally and Georgia would find Hakoda and the other Water Tribe men and travel with them to gather the allies The Gaang had accumulated over the past months and take them to Omashu where they'd make a plan for the eclipse.

"HEY!" shouted Sokka "It's a great plan, we won't be apart for that long, just a few weeks really." This was in reply to Katara's thoughts on the plan; she was the least keen on splitting up the group and losing her brother.

Toph decided it was her turn to make a contribution "C'mon sweetness, I don't wonna be leaving you and Twinkletoes but it's our best bet in the long run. We can't keep travelling with Aang in his condition and he needs you to be there for him. We have these guys, we'll be fine. And we'll bring back some reinforcements for the eclipse plan."

"Yeah, it does make sense. But whatever you guys decide to do, I'm going with Iroh" announced Zac.

"And I'm staying with him" Bekah said pointing to Zac.

"Guys...you really wonna split up so soon?" Marc asked them.

"I agree with Butch over here" Ally said gesturing to Toph "it's a good plan. I'm going with her and boomerang man"

"Me too. I'm going with the plan" Georgia decided.

Katara was keeping quiet, she didn't like the plan but she knew it's what was going to happen. "What about Appa and Momo? Who will they go with?" Katara asked, looking over at them. Appa grumbled at mention of his name.

"I'm not sure, Appa would probably be more help to us then you guys. If he'll come with us that is" He roared in disdain. He didn't like the thought of leaving Aang but knew this was hoe he could help him.

"I think the big guy will be just fine" Toph replied.

"Fine, the plan it is" Katara replied, anger clearly present in her reply.

"Marc, it's just you who needs to decide now" Sokka asked, looking over at Marc.

"Okay, I guess we go with the plan. By the looks of the letter we need to leave. The sooner the better." Marc said quite unwillingly, he didn't want to split with his new friends.

"Lets leave now, the rendezvous point with Iroh isn't far from Ba Sing Se, we'll go there and then onwards to Chameleon Bay and look for Dad." Sokka announced.

"Alright then, lets go!" Toph shouted while launching herself into the air and onto Appa's back.

Marc and Sokka sat on Appa's head; Momo perched on Marc's shoulder. The rest of the group were hanging onto the Appa's back, Georgia and Katara keeping hold of Aang seeming as he couldn't hold on himself. "yip yip!" Sokka exclaimed and the giant bison soared into the air. The ruined town was barely visible soon enough as they were flying back the way they came.

Various thoughts were running through the groups head's. Marc hoping his friends would be alright. Knowing he won't be able to help them once they split up. Sokka was worried for his sister, the longer Aang didn't wake up, the worse she got. Toph was worried about Aang, him still being out was affecting her more then she'd like to admit. Katara was split between which Avatar to follow. Zac and Bekah were apprehensive as to what awaited them with Iroh and Georgia and Ally were excited to meet the allies Sokka had spoken of earlier. After a few hours of flying and relative silence Sokka suddenly pointed towards the horizon, Ba Sing Se had come back into view. For Marc and his friends it was the first time they'd seen it in sunlight and only now could they appreciate it's scale. They weren't flying towards it though, but towards an outcrop of rocks a few miles away from the first wall.

Appa was beginning to grow tired of the slightly larger group he was carrying so found arriving at the rendezvous point quite a relief. Iroh was there to greet the group. "I'm so glad you all made it okay, I knew you'd come." After dismounting the group greeted the old man and followed him into the camp at the base of the rocks. "I insist that you stay for dinner and leave in the morning, you won't achieve anything in the dark."

"That would be much appreciated Iroh, thank you" Marc replied.

"Yeah, I suppose we could stay for a night" Sokka agreed.

"Good, but I need to te-"but before the man could finish his sentence to warn the group of Zuko's presence they had rounded the corner and bumped right into him and Ursa.

Katara was the first to act, Summoning all the water she could find around her and throwing it all at Zuko, throwing him backwards into a tent, reducing it to a pile of wood and canvas. "WHAT THE HELL IS HE DOING HERE?" she shrieked at Iroh. The confrontation had gathered the camp's attention, everyone was making their way over the group.

Before Iroh could answer Ursa did "He, is my son and he has every right to be here."

"His mother...but he told me..." Katara stuttered.

"That I was dead? He thought I was, thanks to his father." Ursa replied.

Katara studied the women, sensing real sincerity in her voice. The women really reminded her of her own mother, Sokka had noticed this too. Katara began to cry and landed in the nearest person's arms, which happened to be Marc's. Katara realised this and blushed, but she didn't move as she liked being in his arms too much.

After calming down and getting some food Iroh and Ursa told the newcomers what happened in Ba Sing Se after they left. Zuko, Mai and Ty Lee were also present, old rivalries seemed to have dissipated. At least for now.

Sokka and Marc then went onto tell them their plan. Iroh agreed with it. Apart from one part, he believed Katara should leave Aang and travel with Sokka and the others. She point blank refused, insisting she couldn't leave Aang. Iroh didn't persist, knowing her mind wasn't going to be changed now.

Once it grew dark the camp went to bed. Marc stayed up with Katara while she gave Aang a healing session. "So what was earlier about?" Marc asked Katara as she tended to Aang's injuries.

"What do you mean?" she asked, clearly knowing what he was talking about.

"You know, the whole breaking down crying into my arms thing after attacking Zuko and arguing with his mum thing" he said, rather matter of factly, he'd always got annoyed with girls quite easily, guys were a lot easier to read.

"Oh...that." she muttered, stopping what she was doing and looking towards the ground. "It's just that...well..." she started.

Marc moved towards her and put an arm around her. "It's okay, you can tell me." He told her reassuringly.

Katara felt safer around Marc, she wasn't sure why, but having him so close gave him the strength to carry on. "When Sokka and I were a lot younger, our village was attacked. I and he were playing in the snow when the snow started to turn black. We'd been warned about this before, the fire nation were coming. I went to find our mother while Sokka went to find Dad. When I got to our house a man in there, talking to my mother" all the time she was talking Katara was holding onto the necklace around her neck "He was one of the raiders, as I ran in a flash of fire hit my mother. The man ran off, pushing me to the floor. I ran over to her, unsure what was happening. She grabbed my hand and whispered into my ear: Katara, I'm sorry, look after your brother and never forget me. I love you" She paused for a minute as the tears took her over. "She then fell silent and lost her grip on my hand, when I opened my hand her necklace was in it, this necklace" she pointed at the one she'd been holding throughout the story.

"Katara...I'm so sorry. I can't even imagine what that's like" Marc said, almost lost for words.

"Thank you. But then meeting Ursa earlier, well she just really reminded me of my own mother and Zuko had told me what happened with his mother and i couldn't keep it in. I'm sorry to dump this all on you Marc; I've barely known you two days."

"Hey, there's no need to be sorry" Katara continued to sob as he stroked her hair. Once she fell asleep he carefully laid her down and covered her in blankets, doing the same with Aang and then went to sleep himself.