Disclaimer: ATLA belongs to Nickolodean, and Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino. You know the drill..
Questions/Cliffhangers left behind:
How will Sokka cope once he finds out about Zuko and Katara's semi-relationship...that's well not a friendship. (wink wink)
Will the gang get all the information sorted in time to make a speedy getaway before the enemies that are near get them?
What will Long Feng do? Will he sit back and set a trap, or will he stop playing games and act now...before it's too late?
When will we see the dangerous and conniving Azula? She and her gang are somewhere in the city...in disguise.
Will Jet hamper the Gang's attempt to get away? Or will he help? Or perhaps will he come along?
Also, will he willing allow Katara to be with Zuko? Or does he have a mind to try and be with her again?
Will Sokka be able to bring Suki along? Or are her injuries too grievious?
And last but not least, how will Aang save the world? Will he survive the inevitable battle between him and Ozai? What will the world do, if he doesn't?
Note from the Author: I would like to especially tell you to R&R even though I'm NOT one of those people!! I promise. But I'm currently going to add this message to all 5 of my stories, so I can take an informal poll of my readership's interest in my continuing the story. TY!
I'd also like to thank Krystal Oceans for the rad review! Many thanks and I'm glad you love my story. About your favorite section of the story, can't you see Zuko doing that? You know, Katara freaks out and starts overanalyzing and Zuko just shuts her up with a sexy smooch? I'd love that from a guy especially Zuko! But he's all Katara's ;D
Sokka glared at Zuko, while Toph got up to meet Iroh again. "What are you doing here?"
"He's here as my guest! I'd appreciate if you were at leastly mildly polite to my guests." said Katara, in a chilly scary voice.
Sokka stopped glaring at Zuko and turned his attention to his sister. He had hardly ever heard her say stuff like that before. Usually she would just get upset at his rudeness/behavior, but hardly ever really seriously angry. He stopped glowering and sat back waiting for explanations.
Aang stared at Zuko for a moment, and then, asked Katara, "Why did you bring them here? I thought you always thought of them as the enemy."said Aang, confused.
"At first I did. But after meeting Zuko and Iroh again in a tea shop and seeing how much Zuko has changed compared to when he was chasing us on his ship, I see that he's pretty much in the same boat as we are."said Katara, softly her expression changing.
Sokka looked suspicious. Aang seemed less confused.
Toph said, "I'm glad. I know Iroh isn't the enemy. He just wanted to stand by Scarface over here because he's his nephew."
Zuko glowered at the use of the nickname, but remained silent his eyes trained on the Avatar (what was his name? Aang?) and Katara's brother.
Sokka was silent for another moment, before saying, "How do you know that he's in the same boat as us? Do you even know what boat we're in?"
Katara sighed. "I know that we're running from the Fire Lord. I know Zuko is since he and his uncle are viewed as traitors to the Fire Nation. And I brought them here because I know someone knows that they are Fire Nation and are in Bae Sing Sae. And that person plans to tell the government."
"Funny coinky-dink." said Toph, her smile brightening scarcastically. "Twinkle Toes and Snoozles here just told me that they know
about a Fire Nation spy who has a high place in the government who plans something sinster. At least that's what I heard when they
were shouting." said Toph.
"Yeah, Suki told me about the spy, Long Feng. He's head of the Dai Lee." said Sokka.
"I actually heard the words from his mouth," pointed out Aang. "I'm not sure what we're going to do. At least I have Appa back!"
"Good for you!" interrupted Katara.
"And, now I know that Bae Sing Sae is no longer a safe place for us." finished Aang.
"We should leave immediatly." continued Sokka.
"We should." said the rest of the room in agreement.
"But wait!" said Sokka, thinking for a moment. "How are we going to move Suki? She's still weak from her wounds even though Katara healed her."
"I think after I go see her and judge her condition, that she may or may not be moved. We'll see." said Katara wisely.
Katara surveyed Suki. "Sokka, her condition is fine, she still has a cold and a bit of fatigue, but no major injuries that we should worry about. She just needs a bit of rest." said Katara, smiling at Suki.
"Ok, Suki. You heard what Katara said, take it easy." said Sokka, packing Suki's things.
"Sokka, I'm not a baby! And I have ears!" said Suki, as Katara left the room.
Sokka blushed and said quietly, "I'm just worried is all."
Suki smiled and said, "You have nothing to worry about. With time, I'll be better. Just believe in me, Sokka."
Sokka nodded but couldn't get Yue out of his mind. He had already lost two people that he loved. And he couldn't bear losing another.
Long Feng glared into the fire. How will I defeat the Avatar now? I have no more bargining chips. He stole the bison, that would have kept him under my control and Bae Sing Sae from knowing about the war. That is how my superiors want it. But now how will I stop him from fleeing? I need to keep him here for at least another week before my superiors can get here to arrest and ship him off to the Fire Nation. And what about him knowing my status as Fire Nation spy? How will that be kept a secret if I fail to capture him?
"Dai Lee, call in Joo Dee." said Long Feng.
The Dai Lee nodded.
Long Feng smiled as he heard Joo Dee enter the room. Without turning around, he said, "Joo Dee, I'm giving you one more chance. Don't fail me again. Your assignnment is the same as before. Keep the Avatar and his friends from leaving/ exploring the city. If you fail, I will make sure you are permanently silenced, and my Dai Lee will finish your job. Understood?" said Long Feng.
"Y-yyyy- yes." trembled Joo Dee.
"Good. Have you ever been to Lake Laogi?" said Long Feng, nonchalantly.
"Yes, master. I have." said Joo Dee, her eyes going blank.
Long Feng smiled at the flames, as Joo Dee left his council room, shutting the door behind her,
Whoa there! Some Sokka and Suki thang going on! Who woulda thought under that joking layer, Sokka is a sensitive dude.
Some questions left:
Sokka coped pretty well. But maybe he was distracted by the news and Suki...but what happens if Zuko and Katara's relationship progresses and there is nothing to distract Sokka?
The gang has the information sorted. But will they be able to make a getaway?!?
Long Feng has decided to act a little bit, but maybe he is overconfident? Should he have sent Joo Dee...or should he have sent the Dai Lee? Will Joo Dee be able to accomplish her task? What happens when Long Feng learns that some Kyoshi warriors are to arrive at the palace?
Also, who are Long Feng's superiors? What happens if Long Feng manages to capture Aang and the gang? What will happen if the superiors arrest them?
Will Jet hamper the Gang's attempt to get away? Or will he help? Or perhaps will he come along?
Also, will he willing allow Katara to be with Zuko? Or does he have a mind to try and be with her again?
Suki was able to come along...but she appears to be hiding something...or is she? And will Sokka be able to cope if something were to happen to her?
And last but not least, how will Aang save the world? Will he survive the inevitable battle between him and Ozai? What will the world do, if he doesn't?
STAY TUNED TILL THE NEXT CHAPTER. whatever number that is :D