A/N I don't own avatar

Toph and Kuzon set off for his informer and next mission. When they arrived Kuzon held onto Toph's hand and entered the house. "So you have returned yet again, and you have brought company." The voice rang out.

"Yeah, this is my wife, Toph. She will be helping me on the rest of my missions." Kuzon explained. "I've taken care of this target," he held up the talisman for proof "Who's next?"

"First let me say I am very happy about your progress. I now can reveal who I am." He said to them. Lights were lit as butlers lit the candles around the room. On the far side of the room sat an old man. His hood was up and he wore a tattered, singed, and ripped cape. He had stony features, although he was very old. His eyes seemed to be filled with compassion and knowledge. He had a short gray beard that added to his age. He stood up and walked over to them "Do you recognize me now?" he asked giving them a smile.

"Yeah, you look familiar, but I can't remember where I met you." Kuzon said to him trying to think of who he was.

"Oh Kuzon, don't tell me you forgot what your old sword master looked like?" his smile grew bigger as Kuzon's eyes widened.

"Do-San!" he said excitedly "It's really you!"

"Of course it is." He answered "It is nice to see you again. And my you've grown from the young boy who I used to teach. You even have a wife now," he gestured to Toph. "And may I saw it is an honor to meet the queen of the earth Kingdom." He said, bowing respectfully to her.

"Who is this guy?" Toph asked Kuzon.

"This guy is my old sword teacher," he started to explain "When I was about eight I was made to learn how to use a sword. Do-San was chosen to be my teacher."

"Although he didn't need much teaching! He was a natural" Do-San said laughing.

"So you were the one who made me come here?" Kuzon asked his old master.

"Yes, when I saw you I thought you were perfect for the job. I had to help you, but on to more pressing matters. Are you both ready for your next assignment?" he asked curiously. When they both nodded he continued "Your next target will be a little more difficult to reach, but I think you can do it."

"Where is it?" Toph asked, obviously wanting to get to the point.

Obliging to her he said "He is located in a fort located on the outskirts of Ba Sing Se. This won't be like infiltrating a palace mind you, this fort is crawling with guards. You must be very careful." They nodded and left. Do-San watched and smiled. He knew that together they could accomplish anything.


In the throne room of the Fire Nation palace, the pirate emperor, Shing, sat as a man entered and bowed reverently. "Sir," he began "I have bad news. It turns out that three of the pirate lords you have put into position have been killed, and their talismans taken." He braced himself for the emperor's wrath, but he remained calm.

"Don't worry," he replied "we have nothing to fear. All I want is extreme defensive precautions taken from the great gates of Azulon to here."

"I will at once, my liege." And he left the room. The emperor folded his hands. He knew that someone from the Avatar's little 'team' would attempt this. He figured it was probably Admiral Kuzon. The look in his eyes was proof that Kuzon was enraged at the betrayal. He obviously wanted revenge. He smiled to himself and pulled out the talisman in his pocket and looked at it. He smiled knowing with the talisman, no harm could come to him.