The Book
Early in the morning, Haru woke up and had breakfast with every one. Haru was excited to finally find the book he has been looking for his entire life.
"Hey Haru, can you give us more information on the book we will be looking for today?" Zuko asked.
"This book has details on every single battle in the war. It also has thoughts on the battle, as well as results and casualties from each side involved in the war. This book was written after the conclusion of the war, so it even has details on battles that have not been fought yet. If it turns out the Fire Nation wins the war, we will know, and we will have a chance to rewrite history" Haru said. Sokka's eyes widened and he pushed every one out the door.
"Goodbye uncle" Zuko said as he was pushed out the door. The team hopped on Appa and they took off toward the sea.
"Maybe we can stop at Wulong Forest" Toph suggested.
"That would help us get closure after Aang's death" Suki agreed.
"I don't know if I want to see this" Katara said.
"I don't want to see it, but I need to see it" Sokka said.
"Knowing Sozin, he would take Aang's body back to the Fire Nation with him as a trophy of his victory" Zuko said.
"I agree with Zuko, but it wouldn't hurt to look. I would like to talk to the invasion force also" Haru said. Katara steered Appa toward Wulong Forest and sat next to Zuko. It was a long journey, but every one kept their composure. Haru was in his maps, Toph was Earthbending her bracelet, Sokka was drawing a painting, Suki was steering Appa, and Zuko was snuggling with Katara, though no one but Momo seemed to care.
The team reached Wulong Forest and landed quietly. They all split up and looked for Aang's body, while Haru talked with the Boulder. After hours of searching for Aang every one nearly gave up hope. But suddenly Zuko's voice was heard.
"I found Aang" Zuko called. Every one ran over and saw Aang's limp/lifeless body. Every one was torn emotionally when they saw Aang. Haru decided to create a grave for Aang. Haru lifted Aang and laid him flat on the ground. Haru then used Earthbending to slowly lower Aang's body into the ground. Katara, Toph and Suki were all in tears. Sokka and Zuko were sad and emotional over their friend. Before Haru covered Aang's body with dirt every one was sad some words in Aang's honor.
"Less than 1 year ago, my sole purpose in life was hunting you down, but since the invasion I have been helping you. Aang, you will be missed, but you will live in my memories forever" Zuko said.
"Aang, at first I didn't like you, but over time I grew to love you like my best friend. Now, I promise, I will not stop fighting until I know you did not die in vain" Sokka said.
"Aang, when I first met you late last year, you were a silly little kid, but even though you were a little kid you still used the unagi to save my village from Zuko's fire. I am sorry I was not able to save you" Suki said emotionally.
"Twinkle toes, you were the first friend I actually had, and it was fun Earthbending with you. Now that you are gone, it feels like a place in my heart still longs for you, as my best friend. I guess all I am trying to say is I will always think of you as one of my best friends Aang, and I will never forget you" Toph said.
"Aang, we have been through so much together, and I have seen you grow up so much. You are not the same little kid i found in the iceberg anymore. I guess what I am really trying to say is I am really going to miss you, and thank you for giving everything to save the world. We will keep fighting for you" Katara said as she wiped the tears from her eyes.
After all the talking was done Haru covered Aang's body with dirt. The team left Wulong Forest on the road to Avatar Roku's Island.
The road to Roku's Island was very quiet, but when Team Avatar finally landed Haru got down quickly and used his seismic sense to try and locate the book. Haru led the team around the island and then felt a hint of a metal bunker, very deep, under all of the ash. Haru led Team Avatar to the top of the main volcano.
"Don't worry, I will be fine. Katara and Zuko, come with me" Haru ordered and began his decent down the inner wall of the volcano.
It was a long journey to the bowels of the volcano, but Zuko, Katara, and Haru made it quickly. They had to avoid falling into rivers of magma as well as needing to make the journey quickly, due to not bringing any food. Deep in the bowels of the volcano, Haru, Zuko, and Katara found the bunker holding the book. Haru tried to open the door but realized a Waterbender was needed to open the door.
"Katara, use Waterbending to open this door" Haru ordered. Katara obliged and walked into the next room after Haru and Zuko.
"Now it is my turn" Haru said as he used Earthbending to open the next door. The 3 benders walked into the next room and saw another door. Zuko opened the final door with his Firebending and Haru walked in. he saw the book and picked it up. The book was over 1000 pages thick, 12 inches long and 9 inches wide.
"This is it, let's get out of here" Haru said. They ran to the surface as fast as they could. Toph saw them and got Appa ready for travel. They took off away from Roku's island, back to Ba Sing Se.
Back at the Jasmine Dragon, Haru prepared to open the book but realized only an Airbender could open the book. Haru felt nothing but utter failure in his heart when he realized he couldn't open the book held his anger in and was patient.
"I have good news and bad news" Haru said softly.
"Ok. Let's hear it" Hakoda said.
"I can't open the book, only an Airbender can. But that also means the Fire Nation can't open the book either. But being an Airbender, the Avatar will be able to open the book. My final piece of news, the war started in the year 0 ASC. The book says the war will end in the year 225 ASC. We will have to change that because the chance of the world surviving that long is very unlikely" Haru said. Every one went to sleep except for Iroh, Hakoda, and Haru.
"Will we be able to do enough damage to stop the Fire Nation from extending the war for another 125 years?" Haru asked.
"Only your determination, skill, and heart can answer that question, not any one else. When it comes time for the invasion, your skills as a leader will be put to the ultimate test. It is there your questions will be answered" Iroh said.
"Iroh is correct. We have no choice but to stop the Fire Nation" Hakoda said. The 3 adults stayed awake long enough to have 1 more cup of tea before bed.