Found
Mei knocked several times on the wooden door of the icy house. It was still pretty early and she wondered if Katara was still asleep. Mei knocked 3 more times and this time Katara opened the door looking a little frantic.
"Oh Mei! It's only you." Katara said sounding a little dissappointed.
"What's wrong Katara?" Mei asked as she was let inside. Katara quickly closed the door. "It's Aang. He's.. well he had a dream last night.." Katara answered, biting her lip and sitting down on her bed with a 'thud'.
"A dream about the future or past?" Mei asked sitting down next to Katara. By this time she knew very well what Aang's dreams meant. "Future." Katara replied fidgeting with the sleeve of her dress.
As soon as she finished there was a loud knock door. Katara rushed and opened the door. Aang quickly closed the door behind him as he entered.
"It was right." he said, trying to catch his breath. "Well we knew it was bound to come sooner or later. It's a good thing we're prepared." Katara replied, sounding as confident as she could. "What is?" asked Mei. Though she had an idea, she just wished she was wrong.
"The war is finally about to begin." replied Aang. His eyes darkened noticebly as he lowered them to the ground.
A few days had passed since that day and everyone knew the war had begun. The Tribe's leader had ordered everyone to be prepared. The housed were as safely barricaded as they could be. Everyone was in a fix, trying to do whatever they could.
Mei had been restlessly trying to make as much medicine as she could. Her hands had become bruised due to all the stress upon them, but she didn't mind. If everyone was working, she should be giving it her all as well.
She had finished her 20th batch by the time it was night. The older workers had literally pushed her out the door, telling her to go and get some rest. Mei sighed as she walked the dark snowy streets, as she had been doing every night since the much dreaded news had been announced.
She rubbed her hands over her coat in an attempt to warm herself. Upon withdrawing them she found a small black spot on her right hand. Soon there was another and another. Mei looked up to see thousands coming down like black snow. She stepped back in fright. This was the sign before the Fire Nation attacked.
She started to run towards home yelling to warn everyone that the attack had started. Most of the citizens were asleep and the soldiers didn't seem to be anywhere to be found. Her head was spinning and her stomach turned when she thought about all the things the Fire Nation army was capable of.
She ran faster, not caring that her face and hands burned because of the bitter cold wind. She started gasping for air to get air into her lungs. Her vision started to blur, her mouth smelled mettalic like blood and her throat felt very warm. She quickly stopped and started to walk instead. It would be of no use if she fainted before she had a chance to find shelter.
Suddenly a blast of fire brushed past her. She screamed instinctively and spun around looking for the source. To no surprise she found what she was dreading.. a soldier of the Fire Nation.
He readied himself and shot another jet of flames at her. She quickly ducked and it missed her. Without thinking she reached for the small parcel Zuko had given her. When she realized what she was about to do she jerked her hand away. 'Zuko has anough to deal with.' she thought.
The soldier saw this and was baffeled for a moment. Seeing her chance she ran for it. The soldier recovered and started to run after her. She kept running her long hair coming loose from the bun and whipping around her face. She turned the corner and found herself cornered by several more soldiers. Seeing no other alternative she pulled the bag out and pulled the string of the fire cracker.
Immidietly it shot out of her hand and burst up in the air. The soldiers became startled but continued to advance towards her. The one in the middle signaled to them and the others left. He kept walking towards her and she backed up until she was against the wall. He lifted his had and prepared to hit her. Mei shut her eyes and put her arms in front of her in defense.
The soldier laughed and Mei looked up puzzeled.
"Don't worry." he said. "I couldn't hurt you.". He put his finger under her chin and lifted up her face. He put his other hand on her waist. "You can come back with me" he said and started to run his hand down her hip. Mei froze in panic as the hand traveled up and started to go under her shirt.
A bright flash of flame suddenly hit his back. The whipped around and prepared to launch an attack, but stopped as he saw it was another Fire Nation soldier. "I want her." the new soldier simply said. The other soldier fisted his hands against his sides, but bowed slightly and left.
The new soldier stalked towards her and
lifted her onto his shoulder. Mei was about to hit him, but he jumped
up and the air left her lungs. He ran across the roof allowing her some
time to breath before he jumped again.
He did this several time and
finally went inside a small Fire Nation ship. He took her down from his
shoulder and carried her in a bridal position until he reached a room.
He kicked the door open and carelessly dropped her onto a bed in the
middle of it. Mei suddenly came to reality and looked up startled. The
soldier stared at her for a while before rushing out and locking the
door.
After he left the room Mei closed her eyes and took a deep breath. 'I wonder why Zuko didn't come. Maybe there wasn't enough time.' she though. 'I hope he's alright.' Tears started to form in her eyes, but she rougly wiped them away as the door started to creak open.
A girl looking to be in her late teens walked in. She looked down upon Mei and sneered. "So this is what Zuko found." she said and the shrugged. "He always did have bad taste, but then again." she stopped and smirked at Mei. "I supposse he couldn't get anyone better."
By this point Mei was fuming. "Just who the hell do you think you are?" she yelled getting up off the bed. "I am the princess of the Fire Nation. Azulu. You're should feel honored to be standing in my presence girl". she replied. Mei looked at her, baffled. 'She does look a bit like Zuko' she thought. "Don't look so surprised." Azulu said glaring at her. "Well whatever. Now I've got something to make sure Zuko does what he's told." she finally said before leaving the room and locking the door.
AN: I apologize to all the fantastic readers! I've had writers block for quite a while! SORRRRYY! I know this chapter isn't big enough to make up for everything, but the good news is I'm coming out of my writer's block and if my studies don't keep me away, you'll have another chapter soon . Thanks for all the Reviews!