Sorry for the late updates i had family in town and another side story that has been growing. I'll be posting it also very soon! it's not strictly avatar related but it has similarities. anyways read and review and as always i hope you enjoy what you read!

Aang sat up on the roof top of the temple and tried to keep calm. The last time he was up here was when he was with Guru Pathik opening his seventh chakra. Aang sat in the middle of the flat roof and tried to keep his mind clear and focused. The past few hours had been so exciting that his body got electrified every time he thought of Katara. She is going to marry me! We're going to be together! These types of thoughts plagued his mind and kept ruining his concentration. Stay focused…we need to talk to Roku…Katara just has to wait for a little while… Refocusing again Aang decided to go step by step in opening the chakras. Once he got to the seventh he saw his beloved's face and with a reluctant breath cast her aside. He was focused. He reached inside himself, calling out to Avatar Roku. Within a minute the Avatar sat across from him with a small smile on his face.

"It's good to see you again Aang." Said Roku.

"It's good to see you too."

"I see that you are troubled by something, tell me what it is."

"Well I had a dream, or what at least felt like it but it also felt like a vision. Azula and Ozai had broken out of prison and had destroyed the world all over again. But the part that really unnerved me was that Ozai got his bending back. I took it away from him he should not be able to bend. Roku, how can someone get their bending back?" Aang grew more desparate as he explained his problem to Roku.

"The only way that I know of is the same way you took it away." Roku pulled at his beard.

"So only energy bending can restore his bending?"

"Yes."

"But what if he found another way and it made him more powerful. It took a lot out of me the first time I performed it, I dunno if I could do it again." Aang hung his head.

"Aang, you must remain calm in this situation, search the records of people from the past. This may help you figure out whether this is a nightmare or if it could be a reality. I can see that this really upset you, why it that?"

"I can't fail Roku. I have failed too many times already. If people see that Ozai can bend again and rain down more abominations on an already broken world then where is hope? I'm the Avatar I have to bring them hope. If things like this keep happening then what's the point of me being here? I can't get anything right!" Aang grew frustrated with himself the more he spoke about his predicament.

"Aang, you must cast your feeling about yourself aside and focus on how to fix this problem. It doesn't matter what people think about you what matters is what you have done for them. Did you not end the war and stop a tyrannical leader from murdering innocent people?"

Aang just nodded.

"That is not a failure. You are not a failure. My advice is that if you get any more signs that may prove this dream to be a true vision then study ways to fix it before it goes out of control." Roku disappeared back into Aang's body.

Aang sighed heavily after coming out of his reverie and pt his head in his hands. He started massaging his temples and thinking about what Roku had said.

"So far," Aang was talking out loud to himself, "There have not been any other signs that this could happen. Ozai and Azula are locked away and guarded. The only person who can restore Ozai's bending is me and I'm not doing that. Zuko would let us know if any problems arose with them and so far nothing. Well we would have to wait until we get to the South Pole to know for sure but still there is nothing."

He looked up to see the sun saying goodbye and stretched his legs. He jumped off the roof and bended his way down to the ground. He landed near Katara who was watering some of the flowers that had grown since their arrival. Aang walked up behind her moved her hair to the side and kissed her neck.

"Hey," she said turning around, "did you get to talk to Roku?"

She took his hands and pulled him down so he was sitting next to her.

"Yeah I did, but I dunno, there is still a part of me that believes that this is going to happen." He couldn't make eye contact with her.

"Aang, this may just be nerves. I think that we should just put it out of our heads and focus on things that are not so depressing like you and me getting married." Her comment made him smile as he brought her hand up to his lips and kissed it.

"Thanks Katara." He paused, "But what if something does happen? What if…"

"Shhh," Katara put her finger to his lips, "That is enough with the 'what if's'. I say we find something else to talk about since we are leaving tomorrow morning to make more rebuilding rounds."

"You're right I'm ruining everything with my doom and gloom attitude."

"Hey guys!" They turned their heads to see Sokka, Suki, and Toph walking up. "So I was thinking…I think it's time for a rematch."

"A rematch?" Asked Aang.

"Yes the last time we played air ball I was completely off guard and I'm looking for some retribution." Said Sokka.

A huge smile came onto Aang's face, "I accept."

"Good then it is all of us against you."

"Now that's hardly fair…what if I want to be on Aang's team." Katara wrapped her arm around Aang's neck.

"Yeah we have to have some type of equal teams." Aang pulled Katara onto his lap and began kissing her.

"Ok fine just stop doing that you win." Sokka threw his hands up in the air and they all made their way over to the air ball arena.

As they arrived at the arena Aang began to explain the rules of the game.

"Ok the game is simple, you take the ball and you try to bounce it off as many posts as you can and try to score through the goal on the other side. The amount of poles you bounce off determines the points you will receive when the ball goes through. If the other team intercepts the ball then you have to start over with the counting," Aang paused to make sure they understood, "Ok now to make sure it's going to be even Toph, you can bend some earth on top of the posts you will be playing on and I'll bend earth onto the ball so it can keep spinning when you hit it."

Toph claimed a handful of posts and put a thin but solid plate of earth on the tops of them. She then increased the amount holding the posts up so she could better feel the vibrations when the ball hit each post. Sokka took up his previous position as goalie with Suki on his left and Toph on his right. Aang and Katara stood opposite of the warrior and bender with Aang slightly farther back to protect the goal. Aang held the ball in his hand as it began spinning. He looked over at Katara who nodded at him anf drew water so it covered her hands. With a smile on his face Aang tossed the ball up in the air and kicked it as before. The ball hit 5 poles before being blocked by Suki who kicked it towards Katara. Katara flipped the ball up and swung it hard towards Sokka but it was blocked by Toph's rock as she spun it towards their goal hitting 6 poles. Aang air sliced the ball away before it entered the goal sending it straight back to Sokka. Suki blocked after 3 pole hits kicking straight to their goal. A thin stream of water was barely enough to launch towards Toph as the ball zig-zagged between more poles. Toph jumped two poles forward and bending the rock around the ball over her head and to the side where Suki kicked it bouncing it off of 6 poles. Aang jumped up a pole slicing the ball again back at Suki's feet.

The game continued on for the rest of the afternoon neither team being able to gain the upper hand or score any points. By early evening they were all exhausted.

"Well…I have to admit…I have not had a workout like that…since I left Kyoshi…" Suki was taking deep breaths while lying flat on her back.

"So what was the war…just some little…" Sokka was stammering since he was also out of breath.

"The war doesn't count…" Suki rolled over to cuddle with Sokka.

"I don't know about the rest of you…but that was almost as fun as competing in the Earth Rumbles back at home…" Toph was smiling.

"I dunno…I agree with Suki…that was some workout…balancing and bending and kicking…I don't think anything has exhausted me before like this did…" Katara had a hand on her chest as she also was trying to breathe slowly.

Aang laughed to himself at everyone's exhaustion, "Well I don't know about you guys but I thought it was great! The balancing comes with practice but being an air bender definitely helps."

Everyone looked at him with sour looks.

"Well since you're not at all exhausted like the rest of us are then maybe you would be kind enough to make us some dinner." Katara said with a small smile.

"And please be kind enough to consider that some of us DO eat meat." Said Sokka.

"Not a problem!" Aang created an air scooter and went off into the kitchen. The rest of the night went by peacefully. Since the game had made everyone tired they all went to bed early so they could get an early start in the morning.

Aang woke up just before the sun was over the horizon. Katara stirred slightly as he wiggled his way out but remained asleep. Aang gently kissed her on the cheek and walked out to the door. He roamed the open halls taking in the sights one last time before he would have to leave again. His last visit was rushed and he didn't get to explore this great temple as much as he would have liked. Aang revisited many of the same spots that he and Guru Pathik had visited when he opened his chakras. He breathed in deeply smelling the growing plants that Katara had loving planted. Katara. Aang closed his eyes at that thought and dragged his feet on the floor feeling his way through earth. Katara's face was put to the front of his mind: her soft skin, rounded lips, piercing blue eyes, and her sweet smile. He thought about the way she touched him, how her fingers would lightly trace the outline of his arrow all around his body. His heart began to race as his thoughts turned more sensual: her warm body against his, thin layers that kept them apart, her tongue exploring the contours of his mouth, her hands feeling her way expertly around his body and she pressed him against her. Aang's eyes shot open and he leaned against the wall. He slowed his breathing down to a normal pace and began his walk again. His feet led him to the sanctuary and he entered. The smell of old scrolls had left the room and it was replaced by the fresh air from outside. He glanced at the history/traditions column debating on taking anything else but decided not to. When he was ready to recreate his race he would return here. The sun began shining through the door and as Aang turned to leave he was driven to his knees.

He was at the Sun Warriors ancient city. Many of the booby traps had been set off. At the top of the mountain of the Masters he saw blue fire. He ran as fast of he could but it seemed he was not in control of his body. Instantly he was lifted up and taken to the mountain. The Masters were circling two people on the tower and they both had swords. Blue fire was shot at the red dragon but it dodged effortlessly. A manic laugh ringed through the pass. The blue dragon bent down and roared at a hunched man. Just as the dragon came close the man jumped on it neck and the dragon began a series of loops to throw the man off, but the man a stabbed the dragon with his sword and hooked it up near its skull. With a last bellow the blue dragon fell and the man pulled out the blood soaked sword throwing it to the ground. Then he roared. A firey inferno had been unleashed from his mouth and hands bringing him up to eye level with Aang. It was Ozai; his bending was back. Another laugh sliced through the air as vortex of fire shot towards Aang engulfing him in flames.

Aang awoke shaking on his hands and knees. Sweat dripped from his brow and his breathing was very heavy. He couldn't move. This wasn't a dream, he thought in anguish, this is going to come to pass. Aang shifted slowly to the sitting position putting his head in his hands.

"AANG!" He could hear Katara's call but couldn't answer. He couldn't speak at all; he was too choked up by what he saw. The more he tried to calm down the more he could feel her footsteps coming towards him. When they stopped he knew she had seen him then the rustling told him she was running.

"Hey what happened? Are you ok?" She asked kneeling in front of Aang.

"I had another vision…I need to talk to Zuko and Iroh." Aang was speaking in a monotone voice.

"We're going to see them later this week." Katara hesitated, "Is there anything I can do to help you?"

"No," he said getting up, "Only they can help me with this."

Katara grabbed his hand but he didn't respond. He just walked knowing she had a worried look on her face. He couldn't tell her, even if he wanted too, he made a promise and he could not break it. They walked back to the group slowly and quietly. When they could hear the rest of the gang's voices Aang turned to Katara,

"Please don't tell them. They can't know, at least not right now. I need to talk to Iroh and Zuko first. Just please understand that I would tell you if I could but right now I can't." Katara gently lifted his face up to meet hers and kissed him softly.

"I won't tell them, but you are going to have to change your attitude if you don't want them to notice."

Aang smiled and hugged her just as the group walked out.

"Hey you guys ready to go rebuild more towns?" Asked Suki.

"Yep," said Aang in a light tone, "Let's go make people happy."

Azula woke up better rested than she had in weeks. Her tent was flapping lightly with the wind and the sun gave everything a red hue. She got up and donned a robe and walked over to a wash basin. She looked at her reflection seeing a ghost. Her face was sunken as if she hadn't eaten in weeks. She was a pale sickly white with fading dark circles under her eyes. When she looked at her eyes she smiled. There was a feral look in them, like she was about to snap at any moment. She could see her power being reflected in her eyes. Breaking her out of her trance a servant walked in carrying a tray with food.

"Your breakfast My Lady." She placed in on a table bowed and turned to leave.

Azula splashed her face and dried it on the towel nearby then sat down to eat. She put a piece of moon peach in her mouth and let the sumptuous juices slide down her throat. It was intoxicating. Another servant entered the tent carrying a pitcher of what looked like warm water. She poured it into a tub then left to get more. Azula had finished eating when the tub was full. After her bath the servant brushed and did her hair. She donned armor leather boots and exited the tent. General Lee was standing outside waiting for her.

"Good morning Fire Lord, I trust you slept well?"

"Very well, where is the meeting?"

"In my tent I came to escort you." She began walking before he could finish his sentence.

Azula's tent was on a hill that looked down over the encampment. The general's tents were placed at the base of the hill. She breathed in the sea breeze as her body shivered with delight. As she let out her breath a small flame exited as well. They entered into General Lee's tent and she sat at the head. The General's seated themselves after she did.

"Where do we stand?"

General Wei Fong answered, "Many troops have evacuated the Earth Kingdom colonies and we have located some who are still loyal. Scouts have contacted more men in the cities who will assist. Our Royal Palace scouts say that Prince Zuko is still ignorant of your escape therefore ignorant of your father's impending rescue. He intends to marry the Lady Mai at the end of the week. Many important people will be in attendance namely the Earth King Kuei, Chief's Hakoda and Arnook of the Water Tribes, the Avatar and his group, General Iroh and various other masters that belong to a group called the White Lotus. I believe that we can successfully infiltrate and rescue your father before the wedding."

"That is why you are not in charge because even a homeless fool would know that rescuing him now would be impossible. With the amount and position of people coming security would be higher than ever no doubt plenty of benders would be guarding the Royal Palace…"

"This is why it's the perfect opportunity," Another General, Qin, cut her off, "So many people are concentrated on protecting the palace that it would leave the prison vulnerable."

"I was not done speaking and you would do well to remember that this is my war room! Speak in front of me again and an Agni Kai will be your fate." She stared, knowing the kind of craziness that could be seen in her eyes, at the General until he began stirring in his seat. "As I was saying you are all fools. If there is one thing or person I know it's Zuzu. He will be expecting this. No doubt the guard at the prison would be doubled instead of at the palace. There will be masters from every nation present not to mention their personal guards and warriors. The palace will be protected by everyone's bag boys and the prison will have the fire benders. We need to attack when he doesn't expect it."

"I think we need to decide when this venture will take place. We will need to be moving soon in order to not draw attention to ourselves so we can remain anonymous." Said General Lee.

Azula tapped her broken finger nails on the table staring at the General. He stared back without flinching as the room grew into an uncomfortable silence.

"Where do you propose we go?" She asked.

"After we rescue your father we should leave the fire nation. The Earth Kingdom is vast and easier to stage a front. Naturally with your father on the loose they would think he would still be in the country so he could retaliate. Bur if he isn't they would be wasting resources and troops looking in the wrong place for a person. That means those same troops will not be with Prince Zuko's army."

"General Lee I'm amazed that you have thought this through, with a powerful bender on the loose Zuzu would have half his army and probably the Avatar out looking for him." She smiled as a plan came into place.

"Well there is one problem with that." General Qin said quietly.

"And what is the problem?" Azula stopped her finger tapping.

"The Avatar took away your father's bending. At least that is the rumor we have heard."

"WHAT?"

"It's true Fire Lord," Said General Lee, "When the Avatar defeated the Phoenix King he performed a type of bending that stole the power away from your father. He is now a mere citizen of the fire nation."

Azula couldn't believe her ears. Why hadn't anybody told her about this until now? Even with the gossip from the guards they were smart not to mention this around her cell.

"Well, I guess we will have to come up with a plan to restore his bending. Find out the Avatar's weaknesses, if he took it away then he can give it back."

"And if that doesn't work?" asked General Lee.

"Then we find someone else who can. Get to work!"