Hey there! RunsWithScissors is here with the eighth chapter to my story! Please try to control your enthusiasm. XD

Disclaimer: I don't own Avatar. Only worship it as a Zutara and Taang fan

This chapter is dedicated to Choovihni! Your last review cracked me up! So here you go and I hope enjoy!!


xXx Chapter Eight xXx

To The Rescue


Recap of Chapter 7:

"I haven't done anything to them peasant but he might if you don't hurry," the captain snapped, his head now throbbing from Sokka's kick.

"Who?" Sokka said, grabbing the man around the collar and glaring directly into his eyes.

"The honorable and powerful Admiral Zhao."


"What?!" Sokka roared, kicking the captain in the head again, this time twice as hard.

"Are you deaf peasant?! I said the Admiral Zhao has captured the waterbender and Ex-General Iroh," the captain growled, a large dent in his helmet from Sokka's kick.

"Where is he taking them?" Zuko said attempting to keep is temper down but quickly losing to it. His left eye began to twitch in frustration, his hands sizzling from the sweat mixing with the heat radiating off of him.

"Like I would tell you that," the captain mumbled, rolling his eyes at them. He then suddenly felt the earth tighten around him.

"No please stop!"

Toph stood there, a small smirk on her face, her hands out in front of her. They were apart, slowly bringing brought together to tighten the earth around the captain.

"Will you tell us where they are now?" She asked, her hands coming closer together.

"Yes! Yes please just stop," the captain cried desperately. Toph stopped her hands where they were, ready to slam them together if the captain tried anything else.

"They are being taken to his ship in the nearby town. They will depart for the Fire Nation at night, heading straight for the capital," the captain said, almost panting from his lungs being so compressed.

"Why are they doing this?" Aang asked innocently.

"They are trying to capture Prince Zuko and you, the Avatar. They will use Prince Zuko for the bounty and the Avatar to end the war in favor of the Fire Nation."

Everyone furrowed their brows in frustration and thought. The captain saw this and prayed that they weren't thinking about how to rid themselves of him.

"If they are leaving tonight, we need to leave right now," Sokka said, turning to look at everyone.

Zuko, Toph and Aang nodded and quickly began to pack things up. Sokka soon joined them, helping Toph with her tent.

Once everything was packed onto Appa, the sun was already clear in the sky. Its hot rays beating down on everyone, making them hot and tired. But they knew that they didn't have time to stop and rest.

Aang helped Toph onto Appa and then jumped onto his head. Zuko swung himself easily onto the saddle, sitting by the left edge. Sokka was about to jump on when the Fire Nation captain grabbed his attention.

"Wait! Where are you going?! You can not just leave me here stuck in the ground!" He yelled his face red in frustration.

"Free me at once!"

Sokka turned towards him, his face emotionless. "Let me think."

"Um…no."

Sokka jumped onto Appa, signaling to Aang to take off.

"Appa, yip yip!" Aang said, whipping the reins. Appa bellowed in response, slapping his large tail against the ground propelling them into the air.

Sokka and Zuko snickered as they heard the Fire Nation captain curse them from his hole in the ground.

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"Keep it moving!" A Fire Nation shoved Katara, forward making her stumble of her own feet. Katara and Iroh were being shoved onto the ship by soldiers, Zhao in front of them ignoring the rebellious waterbender.

"Take them below deck and put them in the cell in the middle," Zhao said, lazily waving his hands towards the door. The soldiers grunted in response and started to drag Katara and the awake but disoriented Iroh below deck.

"Your plan will never work Zhao! You won't be able to capture Aang or Zuko!" Katara screamed, watching as Zhao started blankly at them.

A sinister smirk crossed his face. He walked towards Katara and grabbed the collar of her robe. He looked into her blue eyes, the determination in them startling him a bit.

"Watch me," he whispered, about to let go of her.

But right before he did, Katara wheeled her head back and spit in Zhao's face.

He wheeled back in disgust and anger. "You bitch!" He yelled, striking Katara across the face.

Her head whipped to the side painfully, tears building in the corners of her eyes from the sting. Katara whipped her head back and glared at Zhao, her bright blue eyes turning darker.

"Stubborn one aren't you?" Zhao said, brushing off Katara's glare like it was nothing.

"Take her below deck," he said again, before walking away from them.

"You better watch your back Zhao!" Katara yelled as she was dragged beneath the deck, Iroh behind her.

"There might be an icicle in it next time!"

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"Quick Aang, land here," Sokka said, leaning over the saddle and pointing to a spot where the town and the forest met. Aang nodded and quickly motioned for Appa to land.

Appa slowly floated down to the spot, his large body creating the nearby earth to shake when he landed. The four of them jumped off of Appa and looked at the town. Even though there were plenty of houses, the towering Fire Nation ship could easily be seen over them.

"Is everyone ready?" Aang asked, Zuko and Sokka nodded in answer.

"Okay, you guys have fun now," Toph said, leaning against Appa's furry side.

They looked at her with questionable looks. "What do you mean 'us'? Don't you mean 'we'?" Sokka asked quirking an eyebrow.

"I'm not coming with you guys," Toph answered flatly.

"What?! Why not?!" Aang cried walking until he was in her face. Even though she couldn't see his face, she could feel his sadness, confusion and slight anger.

"I would be useless on the water and I would only get in the way. Besides, someone needs to stay with Appa," Toph said, a reassuring smile on as she patted Appa.

Aang stood there, his brow furrowing in worry. "Are you sure?" He asked still unsure about leaving Toph by herself.

"Yes," she said, giving Aang a smile. "I'll be fine Aang. Master EarthBender after all."

Aang smiled back at her and nodded his head. "Alright let's go!" Aang yelled cheerfully at Zuko and Sokka.

Zuko and Sokka nodded and quickly ran towards the town, not waiting for Aang to change his mind or even waiting for him.

Aang took a few running steps before stopping. Toph felt this and looked in Aang's direction confused.

"Why are you stopping?"

Before Toph could ask another question, Aang ran back to Toph and gave her a huge bear hug. Toph was taken by surprised by this, her face turning into a deep pink.

"Wh-aa-"

"Be safe Toph," Aang whispered, letting go of Toph and running with airbending speed after Zuko and Sokka.

Toph stood there, wondering if that just happened or if it was just a daydream. A small smile erupted on her face.

"Yeah, you too," Toph whispered after him.

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"Get in there," The Fire Nation growled, shoving Katara through the metal and wood door into a small cell. A small window was towards the top of the door with metal bars across it.

There was only one window that touched the ceiling, which was a good eight feet off the ground. There was only a flat bed with an empty grain sack for a pillow and an old looking chair. The old wood floor squeaked loudly when Katara stumbled into the room, crashing into the far wall.

"You too General," the soldier sneered, shoving Iroh in there too. He also stumbled with his footing and started to fall when Katara caught him in time.

"You bastard! Don't you have any respect for your elders?" Katara snapped, helping Iroh over to the bed.

"I am a Fire Nation soldier peasant. I respect no one," the soldier grunted, slamming the door shut. It shut with a large "BAM" that made both Katara and Iroh flinch. They heard several locks clamp shut on the outside.

"You there!" They heard the soldier call out. "Guard this door! Don't let anyone in or out except for Admiral Zhao."

"Yes sir!" They heard at least two soldiers say in unison. Katara sighed and slumped against the wall. Iroh sighed with slight frustration. Then all of a sudden Iroh's eyes lit up in excitement.

"I might have an idea," Iroh said, slowly getting off the bed and shuffled over to the door. He stood on his tippy-toes to peek out the small barred window.

"Excuse me sir," Iroh called, getting the soldiers' attention.

"What do you want?" The one soldier asked gruffly.

"I have a very important request for you. It could change your life forever!" Iroh said, grabbing their attention even more.

"Oh really? And what would that request be?" The other soldier asked, doing his best to sound cruel but curiosity slipping into his voice.

"Could you bring Miss Katara and me some hot Jasmine tea?" Iroh asked sheepishly.

Katara covered her ears as the soldiers hit the metal and wood door hard in anger, causing Iroh to stumble back in surprise and fall flat on his back.

Katara crawled over until she was sitting right by Iroh's head. Her amused blue eyes met with Iroh's shocked golden ones. She sighed and shook her head at the old man.

"You know……the first step is to admit you have an addiction."


Okay! I'm SO sorry for taking so long to update! Please forgive me! (Bows) New school schedule is really cutting into my writing time!

But I will write and update whenever I can because I love you guys!!

Once again, Choovihni this chapter is for you! I hoped you liked it!!

Chapter 9 should be coming around very soon!! So keep an eye out for it!

Love & Peace

RunsWithScissors

P.S. I apologize for any grammar mistakes!! Just a normal girl with bad grammar! XD