Fire Lord Zuko looked out onto the highest balcony looking into the sky. He closes his eyes and sighs. The letter his sister sent him two months ago was a shocking result but thanks to his sister's list of the things that she needed was not as hard to gather as he thought. Once everything was ready to set sail he became worried and so did Ambassador Katara.
"Azula please come back home" he quietly spoke hoping the winds would carry out his quiet message to his little sister.
Amber eyes open, the firebending General slowly stands up from her small prayer to Agni. She turns and sees the new armor that was sent to her. She knows it's time to get ready just like everyone else out there. She lets out a deep breath she was holding then walks over and starts putting her armor on.
Miku stands by the Generals tent waiting quietly fully dressed from head to toe. During the past two months there has been nothing but talking about this battle. Carefully planning out every single detail, steps by step, and even back up plans in case either one back fires out there. The Colonel has never seen Azula plan anything like this before, she was more calculating, more precise, and more careful.
With Azula and Toph combined their plans were amazing, earth and fire working together was something unheard of until today. She heard movement and turned her head seeing the General fully dressed now. Azula's armor was a bit different than what she usually wore. Apparently Fire Lord Zuko worried for his little sister's protection and decided to make special armor to be shipped of with the supplies that was needed.
The armor had the colors of dark red, gold, and black. She even wore a helmet that was specially made for her. It covered most of her face except her mouth and eyes. She stands tall and looks over at the Colonel.
"Is everything ready?" she asked
"Yes, everything has been prepared, and all our men understand the signals." Miku informed
"Good, let's go and check on Toph" she said and started walking off with Miku right behind her
They walks pass several of the fire nation men, who were standing by waiting to leave along with some earthbenders who stood by as well. Their eyes looked at the firebending General; they had never seen a General as intimidating as her in such armor. Colonel Miku looked on till they finally reached the earthbending Generals tent.
Toph steps out now wearing the earthbending hat that looked like a conical straw hat except it was made out of some type of metal and colored green with the Earth Kingdom emblem carved into it. She looked in the direction of her friends vibrations.
"Ready to go?" the firebender asked
The General grins already pumped up for this battle "You know it sunshine, the two months are over. Now it's time to crush the enemy." She said
"Do you troops remember the formations we planned out once we step onto the battle field?" the prodigy asked
"Yes I made sure we covered every plan that we made and ever made sure the small details were covered as well." The earthbender said in a serious tone
Toph looks off into a different direction feeling one of her men running up to her "General we finished passing out the rock bombs" he informed
Then a firebending troop runs up to Azula as well "Same here General, all the large containers are packed up."
"Alright start grouping into your forms while the rest of us get the komodo rhinos. After that you know the rest. Remember do not spread out till I give the word." Azula said in a sharp tone
The solider nods "Yes Sir" then runs off
"Wanna give any last words to our troops Generals?" Miku said looking at her friend
Azula slightly frowns looking back at the Colonel "You make it sound like death is already here and yes I do."
"Same here, I need my troops to be ready." Toph said standing by Azula's side
Azula nodded and started following her friend. They walked for a bit till a certain point where they knew that they were in front of all their troops. The large numbers were unbelievable, with the Fire Nation and Earth Kingdom troops together it was about fifty-five thousand soldiers. She stood quietly till her friend Toph earthbended a large pillar platform for both of them to stand on and look at their men. All the troops got quiet and looked up at their leaders.
The firebending General spoke up "As you all know today is the day we step out on the battle field!" she said loudly "Today we battle against the enemy that has been terrorizing our lives!" She informed feeling all eyes on her "They think they could just step on whatever land they walk upon and claim it as their own!" the she stepped up and spoke loudly "But today this will end now!"
Once she said that all then troops yelled and chanted in tune
Toph steps up and speaks in a strong loud voice as well "Ozai's dream will be crushed! We will shake this land and claim back what is ours in the name of the Earth Kingdom!" the troops chant again "With the New Fire Nation by our side we will be unstoppable!"
The troops hollered and chanted more loudly than before. They could feel their blood rushing, the adrenalin rush. Ready to battle against anything that stood in their way.
The firebending General stood by Toph and spoke up "We will achieve victory! We will win! And We will be free!" she shouted pumping her fist into the air
Toph grinned hearing the troops chant loudly, both General's knew that their troops were ready now. They were ready to fight, Toph quickly earthbended the pillar platform back into the ground as soon as she did that Azula started shouting orders.
"Sound the horns!" she said loudly "Signal all formations and get ready to fight!"
The loud horns sounds were made, all the troops knew what to do. They quickly got into formation; it was a pattern of firebenders and earthbenders. Each paired up together, twenty or more non firebenders carried spears and swords strapped to their waist. Azula jumped onto her komodo rhino the looked to her left side seeing Miku set up and ready as well, she looked to her right and saw Toph standing by. She nodded and started leading the troops onto the battle field.
The loud sounds of marching were heard throughout the land. As they marched forward amber eyes glowed full of determination. The sound of the marching was giving her more flames inside her soul. She knew she was meant for this, this was her true calling in life. It was war, the thing that rushed through her veins and heart beat rapidly. Step by step they were getting closer and closer to the enemy.
Katara quietly sat under the tree near the turtle duck pond. Quietly feeding the babies that swam near her. She sighed and closed her eyes; she was informed that Azula and Toph were already heading off to enemy lines. She had been bothered by this battle for a while, she even sent letters to ask to join the battle, but Azula made it very clear not to even dare to step onto the battle field.
"Still mopping around I see" Mai said standing beside her friend
The waterbender sighs and nods "Yes, I just a bit upset that she told me not to come."
"I think she made that clear to all of us Katara, but I think she is right though. You can't go out there; you are needed here to keep balance between our people. You even took up Azula's place when it comes to the decisions as well." The future Fire Lady pointed out
"I know, but I just wanted to be by her side is all" she said in a sad tone
The skilled knife thrower looked at her friend and lightly sighed sitting down next to her friend "I know you do, I would have done the same thing if it was Zuko out there" she informed then wrapped one arm around her friend giving her a hug
"Thanks Mai" then thought of something "I have been practicing like you said by the way, so far I have the small targets thing going on" the waterbender informed
"That's good, remember the smaller the objects the more accurate you become. When that comes I'm going to teach you how to pin people to the walls." Mai said with a chuckle at the end
The Ambassador chuckles as well "Now that sounds like a lot of fun to learn"
"Come on, I'll show you an interesting example of how to pin people." The young woman said slowly standing up along with her friend "Let's go find Zuko"
Katara lightly laughed and started following her friend/teacher already know who the example is going to be now. She was starting to like to mess with people thanks to Azula and Mai. But she still acted like a proper young lady when needed to be. A long time ago when all her friends where still at the Fire Nation palace her and Azula did a little prank on Sokka. Katara smiles happily remembering that.
A quiet whisper was heard "I'll place the cream, you with do the feather thing."
"I don't know Azula, this sounds kind of mean" Katara said looking at her lover
The firebender waves her off "Oh don't be such a baby, come on have a bit of fun" she said smiling at her
She sighs and slightly shakes her head "I don't know"
"I'll give you a reward if you do it." Her love persuaded her
The Ambassador looks at her lover raising a curious brow "What kind?" she asked
"I don't know yet, but I'll think of something. Now come on." Walking down the hall quickly
Katara watched her for a moment then finally decided "Well, ok"
Azula crouched low to the ground and quietly walked over to the sleeping water tribe warrior. She grinned evilly trying her best to hold back her chuckles; she turns and signals her lover to quickly come over to where she was at.
Katara carefully and very quietly make her way to her lover crouching right next to her looking at her sleeping brother. She carefully watched her firebender sneak her way next to her brother. Azula grinned and very carefully and cautiously opened the young man's hands; it was very easy to open Sokka's hands. Once they were fully opened she carefully brought out a good size bowl filled with sweet whipped cream.
The firbender got the spoon and scooped up a large amount then very carefully started placing the sweet cream into the palms of Sokka's hands. Now that part two was done, Azula carefully made back next to Katara. She smiled and gestured her hand telling her lover it was her turn. The young waterbender looked at her then her sleeping brother and very slowly brought out a rather large feather.
She leaned in a bit and started to lightly touch her brother's nose with the tip of the feather. They watched as Sokka started to stir in his sleep. When he didn't move his hands Katara did it again, once she did all she saw was her brothers hands move quickly to his face and a splatter noise.
Sokka starts to open his eyes feeling something strange and sticky on his face "Hm-What?"
Azula started chuckling as Sokka kept touching his face not figuring out that he has cream in his hand.
"What the heck!" he turns hearing laughter "Katara! Azula!"
Both of the young women are laughing now seeing the crazy look they got from Sokka. The waterbender was now starting to understand why her lover sometimes liked to cause a bit of trouble. It seemed like fun especially with her firebender.
All the soldiers march in sync, then Azula lifts her hand in the air signaling them to stop. They were now further into the mountain areas where there was nothing but small abandon houses and lots of earth to bend. Her thoughts were cut short when she started to hear the sounds of marching and tundra tanks heading their way.
Over a large hill she spotted the enemy marching their way over the top. As soon as they made it over the hill loud battle cries were heard from them. Then they started to run head on into their enemy. The firebenders eyes narrowed knowing what fools they were.
"HOLD YOU GROUND! DON'T NOT MOVE TILL THE SIGNAL IS GIVEN!" she shouted
"THIS IS IT MEN! WE MAKE OUR STAND HERE!" Toph shouted loudly getting into her stance waiting for Azula to say the word
They held their ground feeling the dirt floors start to shake thanks to the tundra tanks heading their way. They held their barring keeping strong faith in their Generals. As soon as the enemy was a couple of yards away she knew it was time.
"NOW!" she signaled loudly
Toph quickly earthbended a large piece of earth "RAIN ROCK!"
Twenty earthbending royal guards along with Toph quickly shot up in the air, now standing on large pillars with large pieces of earth. With very quick movements the skilled earthbenders started to shoot out very sharp small pieces of earth, making it rain down on the enemy. The first ten rows of the enemy died off quickly.
As soon as the earthbenders were out of the large earth step two kicked in "STAMPED!" Azula shouted now trampling over the enemy
Colonel Miku withdraws her sword "CHARGE!" she yelled and started doing the same thing along with Azula.
The firebending enemy that made it alive looked up and started to move back about now seeing five hundred komodo rhinos charging into them.
"WE NEED BACK UP!" one of them shouted
Another solider grits his teeth the yells out "BRING IN THE TANKS! WE WILL NOT SURRENDER!"
Two hundred tanks start to roll in blasting large flames at the earth and fire nation soldiers. As soon as the tanks started showing up the earthbenders and firebenders started getting into their pairs. The earthbenders started pulling out a rock make spheres with a fuse attached to it as soon as it was shown the firebenders would quickly light them. Once that was done the earthbenders focused and used full force in their earthbending sending the rock bombs into the large parts of the enemy causing them to scatter.
Azula grunts dodging a flame blast; she continues to charge through the enemies forces with her komodo rhino. Explosions go off near her; she knew it was time to get off the large beast. She stands up on the saddle then propels herself off the beast head then lands on the ground in her fighting stance.
"Hey Sunshine!" a familiar voice calls out
She turns and grins seeing Toph run up to her side then quickly throws two large boulders into a group of oncoming enemy soldiers.
"Glad you could join me!" Azula shouted the quickly fires a large blast from her fists
The blind earthbender chuckles "Are you kidding I would never leave your sorry ass!"
"General more enemy foot soldiers are coming in!" a troop shouted
She nods and looks at her friend "Toph let's go!" she shouted and started running off into a direction
"Right!" and started running alongside Azula
Both of them started running towards the large crowds of the enemy. Miku quickly throws a couple of fire blast taking out a couple of foot soldiers then out of the corner of her eye she sees both Generals running towards the crowds. She runs off quickly trying to catch up to them wondering what they were about to do.
"What are you doing?" she shouted at them
"Were going to put a hole into that crowd!" Azula said pointing at the oncoming enemy
Miku looks at her General shocked "Are you fucking crazy!"
Toph laughs loudly "Half of the time yes she is!" she pointed out
The firebending General grins then looks back at the crowd "Toph now!"
"Here we go!" then slams her hand against the ground and earthbends two tall columns of earth and propels Azula and herself into the air.
Miku almost stops running watching them "amazing" she mumbled then focuses fighting against the enemy.
While in midair Azula pulls out both her Jian swords, as soon as her feet touched ground she quickly started cutting down the enemy one by one. A couple of feet away from her was Toph who as soon as touched ground sent out five large boulders at the foot soldiers quickly taking them out.
The earthbending General feels the vibrations of two tanks; one on her left and the other on her right, one quickly fires a large blast. Thinking quickly she pulls up a large bolder of earth which shields her from the flames then quickly throws the large bolder at the tank crushing the tank against the mountain side.
Then in a split second the second tank fires off a large blast, Toph didn't have enough time to send an attack back, but someone quickly got in front of her blocking the large flame. She grins at Azula. Azula grins back then quickly runs towards the tank; she quickly places her hand inside the tank and fires a large blast of blue intense flames only to hear screams of the enemy.
She nods in satisfaction and quickly runs off pulling out her swords again and started slicing away the enemy. While her and Toph were doing a tag team against the enemy, their troops were doing the same thing sending off bombs and attacks against the enemy. They were waiting for the signal of General Azula noticing there were more tanks coming in.
The firebending Colonel growls fighting her way through the crowds of Ozai's soldiers, she runs and kills off whoever was in her way. She spots Azula and Toph and quickly runs up to them noticing it was almost time for faze four of their plans.
"Sir more tundra tanks are coming in! Is it time!" Miku asked
Azula looks into a direction noticing more tundra tanks were indeed rolling in "Yes!" she looks for her friend "Toph!" she shouts
The earthbender hears Azula shout her name and knows its time "Alright let's do this!" she shouted
Then slams her hand against the ground and earthbends a tall column of earth and propels Azula into the air. Once she got high enough into the she shots off a large blast of blue flames into the sky making sure all the troops saw this.
An earthbender looks into the sky and sees the blue flames "That's the signal!" he shouts then looks at his group "That's the signal!" he points out
A firbender nods and starts to yell loudly "THE SIGNAL IS MADE!" once he said that several other firebenders pulls out a horn and starts to blow loudly into it
The soilders hear the sounds of the horns going off "REGROUP! REGROUP! WE ARE GOING INTO FAZE FOUR!" everyone started to shout
"FAZE FOUR! FAZE FOUR!" a firebender yells out
All the soilders start to gather in groups of twenty. Ten firebenders holding large spears. Five ordinary firebenders and five ordinary earthbenders. Once they were all together the earthbenders of each group started to quickly earthbend and form a large shell over their groups and in between the spaces were the spears sticking out. They soldiers called it the shell spike method which was made up by General Azula and General Toph.
They learned very quickly to work as one unit thanks to their leaders. Once everyone was covered by the earth made shell including Toph and Azula everyone started moving forward. The enemy was stunned by what they were seeing. They didn't really know what to do especially the foot soldiers. They quickly discovered that if anyone tried to stop this spiked shell they would be killed quickly by the spears that stuck out.
"FALL BACK AND LET THE TANKS TAKE CARE OF THEM!" one of the enemy soldiers shouted falling back
The ground stared to shake once against, a small space opening an earthbender looks through and sees more of these treacherous tanks rolling forward. Once everyone started to notice the tanks rolling in each firebender inside the shell started pulling out large perfect rectangular packages with fuses attacked to them.
They quickly each light one and dropped then on the ground as soon as they did that the five earthbenders quickly shifted their foot and sent a powerful move making each light package to slide across the ground and right under the explosions start to go off from under the tanks. The firebenders each had a good amount of rectangular packages inside a pouch they carried.
Hours pass as the enemy starts to drop, the shell spikes seem to be working like a charm quickly taking out any foot soldier that stood in their way. Even the tanks that were sent out to take care of these dangerous shells couldn't withstand these things.
"RETREAT! RETREAT!" the enemy shouted
"YOU HEARD HIM RETREAT!" one of them said now running back to where they came from
The enemy soldiers started to retreat "FALL BACK! THESE DAMN SHELLS KEEP KILLING US OFF!" one of them stated
Toph grins feeling the vibrations "Azula they are falling back" she informed
"Good let's get into our last phase." The firebender said grinning as well
"I like it, let's end this once and for all." The earthbender said
Miku nods smiling "Agreed"
Once Toph and the other earthbenders removed their shell Toph stomped her feet into the ground sending out vibrations to her earthbending troops. Once the vibrations were felt everyone started undoing their protective spiked shells. As the firebenders noticed the shell was being removed some of them started blowing into their horns loudly.
Once the sound was made large catapults started rolling into the battle field. Each one was loaded with large barrels and fuses attacked to them as well. Azula grinned walking over to the large trebuchets.
"On my command we fire!" she shouted once that was said all the firebenders started lighting the large fuses. She nods "FIRE!" she ordered
"FIRE!" a solider shouted
The barrels were launched into the air sending them into the enemies retreating forms. Large explosions were made, bigger than any other explosion was made on the battle field. Tanks were easy being picked off and disposed of thanks to these explosions. The enemy soldiers were scattering more and more thanks to this. More than fifty of these large bombs were sent out and destroyed most of the enemy.
"Sir some are getting away!" Miku pointed out
General Azula looks at one of her men "Sound the horns and signal the other half of the troops. Then we surround the enemy. We will not let them get away." She informed
He nods and blows into her horn, once he did all the other once started blowing into their horns loudly making sure that their signaled was heard for the other troops to get ready and to surround the last of the enemy.
"Take no prisoners alive!" Toph shouted and started marching forward with her troops
Time has passed and the enemy was quickly surrounded thanks to Azula and Tophs quick thinking. They knew that if the enemy retreated they needed to be prepared, so they sent ten thousand troops to head off onto the other side of the mountains. Once they did they knew that the enemy would be surrounded perfectly.
They were right; once the enemy was surrounded they took out the last of it. Once everyone knew that the battle was over everyone cheered and chanted. They were happy they finally defeated the last of Ozai's so called dream and they were grateful to have such great leaders to guide them into this battle they won greatly.
Then sun has almost disappeared behind the mountains. A figure lies on the grounds of the battle field looking into the dim night sky. An earthbender walks over to the lying figure and sighs looking down on them.
"Need any help?" Toph said looking down at her friend
Azula snaps of her thought's and looks back at her friend "Yea"
Toph hold out her hand to her friend. Azula grins and takes the hand now being pulled up, once she was standing she bends down picking up her helmet wiping it down then she turns looking off into the reddish, orange sky.
"We kicked ass today huh?" Toph said looking off into that direction as well
Azula smiles "Yea we did"
The blind earthbender smiles and wraps her arm around her friends shoulders "Come on, let's get back to our troops and celebrate." She said
"That sounds like a good idea" she said and started walking off with Toph
"So did you send a message out?" her friend asked
The firebender nods "Yea I told Miku to do it for me; I wanted to stay out here a bit long." She informed
Her friend raises a brow "You better not have a thing for dead bodies Azula"
Azula chuckels "I don't, but I do have a thing for the battle field" she said looking back
Toph nods "That's understandable; all great warriors love the battle field" she simply stated
Azula and Toph chuckle and continue to walk back to their campsite where a large feast was held at. Along with cheers and chats of a great victory that was won that day. The two greatest leaders of earth and fire were now going to be talked about for many years to come and how they battled against the evil that had terrorized all four nations for so many years.