Chapter 9 An Army

Katara had been staying with Zuko for three weeks. It was like a fairy tale. Whenever zuko was free he spent every moment with Katara. They were falling madly in love with one another, Katara moved into Zuko's room. They did not do anything dishonorable, all they did was spend the night wrapped in each others arms. When apart they never let one another's minds. Katara spent her time away from Zuko in the library, relaxing with Iroh, or water bending by the pond. Life in the palace was truly something , but one evening while walking in the courtyard, Zuko pulled Katara over to a bench and sat down beside her, "Katara you know I love you more than my life." She nodded, "And I would never do anything to hurt you, basically what I want to ask you is will you..."

"Your highness there is someone in your office demanding to see you now." the guard asked ruining the moment. The guard walked away before he could get yelled at by the fire lord.

"Ugh, give me like five minutes okay, I am going to deal with this person." Zuko said annoyed

"Play nice with the other kids Zuko and I am going to our room so you can find me in there later" she said as he walked away.

In his office, he saw a person sitting in a seat facing his desk, this person had a long braid and wore a pink robe. (Can you guess who it is? LOL JK) "Ty Lee?" Zuko asked as he walked around the chair to face her

"Hello Zuko or should I say fire lord."

" What are you doing here Ty Lee?" Zuko demanded

"I have news about yours sister. She tried to contact me." Zuko moved to see in his desk.

"What did she want?" Zuko asked

"She wanted me to join her and Mai on another mission. She has a plan that I thought you would like to hear about."

"Tell me everything."

"Alright I was home with Haru and the children when we heard a bang on the door. I answered and of course was dragged to some abandoned coal mine and there was your sister. She offered me a spot at her right hand. She said that she has built up a vast army ranging in all the bending abilities. I did not get all the details but basically she wants your head and I am sorry Zuko but She has captured Aang." "What?! Why are you telling me this?"

"Believe it or not, I like having peace in the world. If Azula took control of the fire nation the world would be one giant hell. I like being home with my children and watching them grow. I refuse to let your sister take away my happiness again. Needless to say I am on you side at this point. I will try to get more information from Azula if I can." "No Tylee, go home to your children they need you, I can handle this but if I really need you I will call you."

"Thank you Zuko, but my offer still stands. Call on me when you nee. Goodbye." She said standing and leaving the room. Zuko leaned back in his seat, How was he supposed to tell Katara her best friend had been captured by is crazy sister?

Back in the room Katara was sitting in her favorite chair by the window, reading. "Katara, I have to talk to you." "What is it baby?" She asked a little confused by his tone.

"Well Azula's threat is growing, and she has Aang." "What?!" "I am going to meet with my generals and discuss strategy tomorrow. We will have him rescued as soo as we can. I just do not know why she would capture him?"

"Isn't it obvious she is using Aang to get you out in the open, where she can easily kill you, and with no heir to the throne she gets the power. Zuko you can not go fight your sister, you have to stay here and let the rest of us handle it."

"I cant do that, I have to be there for Aang. He is my friend and he needs my help." "Alright, but realize on that battle field I am going to be up your ass like a wedgie, to make sure you do not get hurt." He started to laugh at what she just said. "Alright lets go start writing to our friend around the world. We are going to need all of their help on this one." He went to walk out the door but was pulled back by a stream of water around his waist. She pulled him into a kiss and they walked hand in hand back to his office.