So...I promised a quick update. This quick enough? I swear I'm on a writing roll all of a sudden! And not just writing but I have to post them! I'm having so much fun with writing all of a sudden! I hope it doesn't vanish soon! Luckily I'm starting to hit my favorite parts. I've been looking forward to the episodes Invasion, Western Air Temple, Boiling Rock, and the finale for a long time. I would also say the epilogue but it's been prewritten for months. Luckily we're starting to get into my favs so I hope this means quick updates. No garuntees though. Don't own ATLA or DP. All I own is an urge to draw the DP characters in their new outfits. (Hand creeps towards pen and paper) And for the record I plan on making th enew chapter full of startling twists. Although an appearance of a few old characters in this one might startle a few people. Although I gotta say. I'm looking forward to the next chapter!
The morning of the invasion dawned cool and clear as everyone stretched out. Danny and Katara were slightly off to the side, going through some last minute preparations. Sam sighed as she carried around trays of steaming tea, slipping them into everyone's hands as they thanked her quietly.
There was only one person missing... "Top of the morning everyone!" Aang said cheerfully, air bending himself in the middle of them.
Katara looked up with a smile "Looks like you slept well" she commented.
Aang nodded eagerly "Like a baby moose lion. I'm ready to face the Fire Lord" he said, dropping into a fighting position.
Tucker looked at him eagerly "So what's the strategy? Get your glow on and hit him with awesome Avatar state action?" he asked eagerly.
Instantly Aang's face fell "I can't. When Azula shot me with lightning, my 7th chakra was locked, cutting off my connection to all the cosmic energy in the universe" he said.
Danny raised an eyebrow "English please?" he asked.
Toph nodded in agreement "All I heard was blah blah blah spiritual mumbo jumbo blah blah something about space" she said dryly.
Katara then groaned, looking out to where a morning fog rolled in "Oh no. Do you think the fog will delay the invasion?" she asked.
Danny however grinned, rising fluidly to his feet "No, that is the invasion" he said, a wide smile rising to his lips.
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Danny smiled as the ships arrived for the invasion force. Everyone instantly became separated and Danny saw with slight amusement as Toph and Tucker were crushed in a bear hug by their once enemy, The Hippo with the Boulder standing behind them.
Sokka was over by Suki who was introducing him to Haru, her now boyfriend. Sam was talking to Hu from the swamp about the importance of nature. Katara was with her dad talking about something and Aang was standing with Danny and Jazz.
Suddenly Jazz let out a shriek as an explosion went off and a familiar figure quickly exited the pier "Teo!" she yelled.
Danny and Aang smiled and walked over as Jazz gave him a hug "Hey Teo" Aang greeted.
Teo smiled "Hey Teo, how have you been?" Danny asked.
Teo smiled wider "Excellent, my father has made some awesome weapons for this, and to add to that we had some new people arrive from Omashu, they know some really advanced tech that out does the Fire Nation by a mile!" he said.
Danny raised an eyebrow as his sister shrugged "But if they lived in Omashu then how come they didn't defend it?" she asked.
Teo's answer was stalled as a large group of people walked off the ship "Jet, glad to see your still okay" Danny said.
Jet smiled "Don't push your luck" he said.
Danny grinned "Don't think you'd want to hurt me, trust me on this" he said slyly.
Jet rolled his eyes as another small explosion resounded on the ship "I will be so glad to be away from those three, now excuse me as I find my girlfriend" he said.
Danny stared at him "No way, you got a girlfriend? Who?" he asked.
Jet smiled mischievously "I'll introduce you when I figure out where she is, she rode on a different ship. Something about being as far away from the gross swamp men with no sense of cleanliness" he said.
Danny laughed as three coughing figures then exited the ship. Danny's eyes widened in surprise at the two frowning ones who followed the mechanic "J-Jazz?" he whispered.
Jazz ignored him to talk with Teo "Jazz?" he asked louder.
Jazz rolled her eyes but continued to ignore her brother "Jazz Sokka's foot is stuck in a hole" he said.
Jazz groaned but turned around, freezing at the sight of the couple who got off the ship "M-mom? D-dad?" she asked.
For a moment every one became silent, even those from the other ships had heard that comment. Suddenly in the blink of an eye both children had engulfed their parents in a hug. When they finally released each other Danny wiped away his tears "What are you guys doing here? I told you to stay away" he said.
Maddie sighed "Clockwork sent us, we used our technology to create some things to help" she explained distantly.
Danny smiled and both kids grabbed their parents hands, leading them to where Katara, Sokka, Toph, Aang, Sam, and Tucker stood in shock "Mom, dad, these are the people we have been traveling with in this world, Toph Bei Fong, Tucker's girlfriend and daughter of the richest people in the world, and also earth bending master. Katara, daughter of Hakoda and a water bending master trained under me and Sam. Avatar Aang, last remaining air bender besides Jazz and I. And finally Sokka, son of Hakoda and Jazz's boyfriend, but not a bender" he said.
Then Jazz smiled "And these are our parents" she said.
The group bowed "It's an honor to meet the people who raised the Phantom Bender, he is a great friend" Aang said, flashing a friendly smile towards Danny who rolled his eyes and blushed.
The couple bowed as well in their respective fashions. Danny raised an eyebrow "Hey mom, how come you use the air nation bow?" he asked.
Maddie smiled "You don't think you and Jazz are the only air benders do you?" she asked.
Danny grinned "Really!? That's so cool!" he said.
Aang too smiled widely "Wow, there are so many more air benders now, it's amazing!" he said in awe.
Maddie then grinned lightly and tossed three long objects to Jazz, Danny, and Aang. All of them looked speechlessly at the staffs in their hands as they opened the hidden glider to reveal blue for Aang, golden for Jazz, and black and white for Danny.
For a moment Danny felt a hint of annoyance "Okay seriously who plans these colors?" he couldn't help but asking.
Katara raised an eyebrow "What do you mean?" she asked.
Danny sighed "My last glider was blue and green, just like my double eye color and this one is black and white like my hair" he explained.
Everyone then burst out laughing at the ridiculousness of it. Suddenly he felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned to see Jet smiling "Hey, I found my girlfriend" he commented.
He then moved aside, leaving the others staring in shock "Paulina of the northern water tribe" he said.
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Danny stared at Paulina in utter shock. She was wearing light brown pants with a sky blue short sleeve shirt that showed her stomach. She stared at Danny in confusion "Fenton? How did you get important enough to be here?" she asked dryly.
Sam pushed past him "And how did a shallow thing like you get here?" she asked, just as dryly.
Paulina scoffed "That ghost Clockwork said I was needed here and that my help would be appreciated. He also showed me a picture of a guy who I would love, that person also happened to be Jet. But why would you be here? Your not important" she said.
Danny looked away nervously "Well, um, you see…" he stopped, debating on what to tell her.
However Jet stepped forward, confused at the conversation "He's very strong and a great ally, he saved my life" he stated.
Danny couldn't help but blush slightly "It was nothing, just instinct" he muttered.
Jazz shook her head "He's just modest" she teased, elbowing her brother.
Sokka nodded, joining them "Danny's the Phantom Bender, he also taught the Avatar water bending, he's amazing! He can bend three elements" he said, adding the last bit as an after thought.
Paulina scoffed "Sure, and he's also Danny Phantom" she said sarcastically.
Sokka nodded "Yes" he stated.
Danny growled, turning to Sokka angrily, fire licking his fists "I wanted to keep that secret" he said quietly.
He then clenched the flames, walking over to talk to Aang "So Aang, you never did say who I'm going with" he said.
Aang looked away guiltily, pulling out a small paper "When we were doing the scams, I saw something when we left" he said, clearly guilty.
Danny took the paper curiously, looking in shock "The red huntress wanted by the Fire Lord for personal theft of food and handing it to the lower ring? But Valerie would have to be alive, maybe someone impersonated her" he said unsurely.
Aang sighed "Your going to look for her, at least find out" he whispered so Katara wouldn't hear.
Katara shot him a small glare before walking off "Are you sure? I could help you" he stated blankly, a part of him refusing to believe the news.
He didn't want to be let down. Aang smiled "Jazz is gonna accompany us to the palace city and scope it out and report back to Sokka so it'll be us three" he assured.
Danny sighed, nodding warily "If I have to" he muttered.
He then headed back over to where Sokka was still talking to Paulina, only by now some more people had joined. Danny halted, shock permeating his whole body "No way" he whispered as his ghost sense went off.
Quickly he scanned his surroundings, searching for any signs of a ghost. His eyes narrowed as he walked over to his parents who were amongst those talking to Paulina "hey mom? You wouldn't happen to have a ghost tracker on you, would you?" he asked, his eyes scanning the skies.
Maddie shook her head "We used them in our inventions to help with the war, so no, we don't" she said.
Sokka looked curiously at Danny's tense form "You okay? Not tense about the battle are you?" he teased.
Danny shot him a green eyed glare that made him stumble back "I'm fine" he muttered, giving up on his search.
He then turned to Katara who refused to look at him. His heart seemed to flutter. Why did girls have to have such emotional roller coasters? She was now avoiding him when that morning she had been insistent on helping him. Danny sighed, turning away from them and unrolling the paper, his heart tugging him in two different directions.
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Danny watched from a distance as Sokka walked up to a platform to explain the plan. He couldn't hear but he could clearly see him messing up. Danny sighed, trying to decide on what to do. In his hands he still held the paper but his eye were trained on the soldiers in front of him.
A bad feeling roiled up from his stomach as he watched Hakoda take the stand. And it was that feeling that made up his choice. The paper scrunched up under his hands as he rolled it into a ball, igniting the green energy in his hands as his eyes flared green.
He then took a deep breath as the pieces floated to the ground. His eyes faded to blue as he looked once more at the group assembled below. He scanned the crowd for a bit before he caught sight of Katara who was clapping for her father.
He sighed heavily, shaking his head "I'm sorry Katara" he said.
He then looked at Jazz and he closed his eyes "This is not going to end well" he whispered.
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Everyone had serious faces as they got prepared for battle. Katara was in her water tribe outfit but had found some bracers and a nice canteen set up. Sam had dug out her old outfit but her and Katara had done some changes.
They had added black trimming and found black bracers to match her personality. her hair was down, surprising people with how long it was. Toph had gone with simply her old outfit but she did find some wrist guards and a hat like the others, though Danny couldn't see the point of it.
Jazz had gone to her old outfit but her, Sam, and Katara had done some alterations so that it was tighter and sowed a bit more skin but allowed for far more movement. Her hair still had it's black streak but it was held loosely once more with a wavy touch.
Tucker had found some baggy brown pants with a simple brown top that allowed for the movement he needed. Aang had on what was left of his air bender outfit that Katara had managed to save. Sokka had his old outfit on and a wolf helmet that all the water tribe men wore.
Finally Danny had managed to find some blue baggy pants along with a simple blue, sleeveless, tunic. He sighed as he flexed his muscles before running through random forms from all four elements. he then frowned, focusing on his earth forms that Tucker had so kindly drilled into his head.
With a sigh he relaxed the forms, bringing his arms to his side. His mission would require every ounce of skill he possessed. Again his eyes flashed green in determination.
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Valerie sighed as she packed her very little possessions she had decided to bring.
She had decided childishly to bring the seashell Zuko had given her along with a long dagger she had snitched from some guards and some clothes, including the outfit she had worn the day of the meeting.
She didn't want to but she had a feeling to bring it along. She sighed, shouldering the pack before heading out to meet Zuko.
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Danny stood tensely by his mother as they neared the Great Gates of Azulon. is eyes scanned the water from each statue, his eyes narrowing as he spotted a lack of gates. Besides him Maddie held a telescope, trying to check out what was going on.
She shot a nervous look at Danny who kept a still watch, his eyes glowing green to increase his vision. Behind them Katara, Sam, and the swamp benders created a foggy cover that rapidly covered the ships. Danny's eyes faded to blue as he took a deep breath, flexing his hand around his glider.
His mother sighed as netting began to rise up "We're not going to make it" she said softly.
Danny nodded stiffly "Let's hope Sokka's inventions work" he said.
Besides him his mother nodded confidently as an alarm sounded, fire streaming from the dragon statues at the side to cover the netting. Danny sighed "We'd better go" he said as Hakoda ordered everyone below deck.
Danny shot one last look at the ships before quickly hurrying below deck with the others.
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It only took seconds to get everyone in the ships below deck as the subs detached, floating easily under the gates, unseen. Danny sighed in relief "Leave it to Sokka to come up with the smart ideas" he said.
Maddie nodded slightly "So him and Jazz?" she asked.
Danny smirked "It was so meant to be" he said.
Jack then shot a look at his son from where he steered the ship "What about you and Sam?" he asked.
Danny froze before his shoulders dropped in defeat "When I came back Sam was being held captive. Katara was as well but we managed to free them. A fight followed and it was pure chaos. It's mostly a blur but I remember seeing Aang rising in the Avatar State before he was hit by lightning and falling. I tried to catch him but Azula was to fast. She got me as well. It proved that I wasn't invincible and I didn't want to have Sam deal with that pain again so I told her we were through. After that I've started to notice Katara more though and even though she doesn't quite trust me now I want her to" he said softly.
Maddie smiled "You've changed so much since you left" she said quietly.
Danny shrugged "I only hope it's enough" he said.
Maddie smiled, grasping her sons shoulder "It will" she said.
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They took a small break half way before the capital for a final breather. On one ship Aang and Sam stared out to the ocean. Sam shot a small look at him "You remember all your water bending?" she asked timidly.
A small blush rose to Aang's cheek as he nodded. His gaze flickered to her outfit "You look really nice" he said, internally slapping himself.
Sam looked at herself before blushing "Yeah. I guess" she said, wondering why she was blushing.
Aang shot her another look "Maybe when this is over you can give me some acting lessons?" he asked.
Sam chuckled "Sounds like a plan" she said softly.
Aang then sighed, looking at the sun "It's about time to go" he said quietly.
Sam nodded, her eyes staying closed "I guess it is. Please be careful?" she asked.
Aang looked away, mentally building up courage. Then without warning he leaned forward, kissing Sam lightly on the lips before stepping back and opening his glider, taking to the air. Danny and Jazz quickly joined him and Aang shot a look at Danny who merely nodded.
A small smile lit up on Aang's face. And with that they took off towards the capital.
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Valerie sighed as she watched Zuko finish packing up the last few things.
She watched as he paused in front of the picture of them at Chan's house back at the beach. Her breath caught but she swallowed the emotions, entering the room "Are you ready?" she asked quietly.
Zuko shot her a small look "Almost" he replied, equally as quiet.
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The submarines crept in slowly, Katara bending a bubble around Appa so they could breath. For a few moments it seemed calm before harpoons seemed to reign down on them.
The subs dodged the projectiles but one was caught. Katara narrowed her eyes, knowing it was the ship Tucker and Jazz were on. With a fierce growl Appa broke through the water as Katara swiftly cut through the chains.
She grinned in satisfaction as the sub fell back to the water, continuing on. She then urged Appa higher as she became a target. Skillfully they dodged as they headed down to where the troops had reached land. Katara mounted quickly, moving next to a tank with water. Her face was set with a fierce expression as she moved next to Sam with a smirk "Back to back?" she asked.
Sam only grinned in challenge as the girls got back to back, circling with the water lashing out as they formed the octopus formation. They then branched off, moving around the tank and launching their arms forward, knocking two men off of a komodo rhino.
Katara then struck forward at another man while a soldier aimed for her now unprotected side. With a frown Sam easily stepped between them, bringing a shield of ice up. Katara shot her a small grin "Thanks!" she called. Sam just nodded, lashing out at the man with a precision learned from ghost hunting.
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Danny, Jazz, and Aang easily landed on the top of the volcano entrance to the capital. Danny looked down warily "No sign of anything. Report back to Sokka. We'll continue" he said.
He then caught sight of movement and his eyes flashed green "There are some soldiers hiding in an alley. Maybe it's an ambush" he said, his stomach rolling uneasily.
Jazz just shook her head "If it is we'll be ready. I gotta report. Be careful you two" she said.
She then took off on her glider, leaving the two. Aang shot Danny a small smile "Good luck on finding Valerie" he said.
Danny's eyes narrowed "I owe her" was all he said. And with that they took off towards different ends of the city.
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Sokka quickly dodged a soldier, knocking him off his feet where he was instantly engaged in battle with Tucker. He then winced as a projectile knocked over one of their tanks.
Hakoda frowned as he stared at the towers "Sokka, we've got to take out those battlements. It's our only chance" he said.
Sokka looked up with them, quickly combing his mind. He then narrowed his eyebrows "I've got an idea" he said.
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Sokka clung tightly to Appa's horn as Katara steered him upwards, Sam and Hakoda in the saddle. Sokka slashed wildly as they passed a battlement, easily cutting off the projectile. They continued on and Hakoda launched two grenades in another tower as they passed, the soldiers quickly escaping the following explosion.
When they reached the third Katara stood and together her and Sam launched a wave of water that successfully froze a large portion of the tower. With only two left they dismounted. Hakoda looked at them carefully "You three take out that battlement. I've got this one. Watch each other's backs" he said.
Katara and Sokka exchanged uneasy glances but ran towards their assigned target. Sokka quickly brought out his sword, slashing through the metal door as Katara and Sam jumped in, each shooting a hand forward to make ice cover all weaponry and people, rendering the tower useless.
For safety measures Sokka climbed the ladder, destroying the projectile. With an alarmed cry the three fled as the place exploded. A twinge went through Sam's heart but she couldn't dwell on it as the battlement behind her exploded, Hakoda limping gout the door before collapsing.
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Zuko kneeled in front of a picture of his mother, his face troubled "I've made so many bad choices in life" he whispered.
He then looked up at Valerie "But today I'm going to set things right" he said, both to himself and to her.
She smiled as he swiftly rose to his feet, grabbing his broadswords and pack. And with that they departed, not turning back once.
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Appa landed gently on the ground while Katara carefully moved the healing water across Hakoda's chest "How does that feel dad?" she asked.
Hakoda let out a small grunt of pain "A…a little better. I need…to get back…to the troops" he said, attempting to sit up.
He then stopped as an agonized moan escaped his lips. Sam leaned down, pressing her hand gently against his chest "You're hurt. Badly. You can't fight for a while" she said.
Hakoda bit his lip but any protest was cut off as Jazz landed next to them "Sokka. The soldiers are hiding, probably preparing an ambush. Danny caught sight of a couple in an alley so we should be prepared" she reported dutifully.
Sokka shot her a look before turning to his father who watched him, a blank look in his eyes. Finally Sokka's fists clenched "I'll do it" he said softly.
Katara shot him a small glare "No offence Sokka but your not exactly Mr. Healing Hands" she said dryly.
Sokka stood up "No. I'll lead the troops" he said.
He then help out his hand for Jazz "Will you join me?" he asked.
Jazz smiled "Of course" she said.
Hakoda smiled at him "I'm proud of you son" he said quietly.
Sokka nodded, mounting Appa before pulling Jazz up behind him "Yip yip" he called.
They took to the skies, easily making their way to the head of the group. Sokka stood, raising his voice over the noise "Listen up everyone, I want the tanks in wedge formation! Warriors and benders in the middle. We're taking that tower and headed to the royal palace!" he called.
Sokka then faced forward, his face fierce as he gripped his sword, Jazz sitting behind him and holding him tight. Sokka shot her a look "Ready?" he asked.
Jazz only grinned in anticipation "Normally I don't approve of violence but I think this time I can make an exception" she said.
And with that Sokka pointed his sword forward "Charge!" they both shouted fiercely, ready to face the world.
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Danny frowned as he landed in the town invisibly.
He could see no sign of soldiers any where. No sign of anything. Almost instinctually he scanned his eyes for the red huntress but was met with no luck.
He looked around thoughtfully "Where is everyone?" he asked. He then grinned, intangibility flowing through him as he sunk down wards.
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Tucker continued to slash at the soldiers with a fury. Internally he couldn't help but smile as he saw Toph next to him, taking out Fire Nation soldiers left and right.
He then looked up as they neared the volcano "We're on our way to victory!" Maddie called out.
Bato pumped his fist in the air as a response "This war is about over!" he called, almost echoing her words. Tucker smiled at that, charging forward with Toph.
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Danny frowned as he appeared in hallway underground. He let visibility run over him as he moved forward, his curiosity peaked.
But before he could get far he was surrounded by Dai Li agents. Danny couldn't help but smirk at the dozen or so agents "Bout time this gets interesting" he said with a smirk.
And with that he launched himself forward, fire shooting from his fists.