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Making a Plan

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"Let me get this straight…you want us to sneak into this palace, completely unnoticed, with a special event going on?" Zuko leaned back in his chair, looking disbelievingly at Suki. She had just relayed her plan to the group. At the end of that week, the Earth King would be holding a large party. And during that party, the Gaang would sneak in, make their way to the king, and tell him about everything that was really going on outside of the city walls. Suki would lead most of the group in through the back, while Toph and Katara would actually go into the party, a sort of diversion and mini army incase anything went wrong. From there, they would sneak off and the entire group would meet up to meet the king.

"I guess it could work." Aang shrugged.

"See! I told you guys she was a genius!" Sokka smiled excitedly.

"Well it's a good plan, there's just one problem." Toph spoke up from her seat, holding a finger in the air. "The only way two girls are going to get into any royal party is with an escort." The rest all slumped back.

"That could be hard. I mean, it will get us in, but Zuko and Aang are way too recognizable." Katara said from her seat.

"I guess that leaves Jet and Sokka." The two looked around awkwardly at Suki's suggestion. Zuko, however, sat back, arms crossed and scowling.

"Yea…great idea." Katara leaned over to him.

"I know how you feel, but it is the only way we are going to get in there." Zuko sighed, shrugging.

"I'm not happy about this."

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On the day of the party the group spent the morning and afternoon rushing around preparing for their invasion that night. And the way Katara was running around making sure she and Toph were both set for that night you might think they had actually been excited for this party. When the time came to finally go, anyone not going into the party could be found in darker colored fighting clothes. Sokka and Jet however bore a more…formal look. Suki had managed to find a couple of suits that would work just right for the two. And finally, came the time for Katara and Toph to reveal themselves from the room Katara had kept the two locked in for the past 3 hours. If they were going to crash a party without looking suspicious, then they would have to do it right. Surprisingly, there was little debate from Toph. When they stepped into the living room Zuko and Aang's jaws practically dropped to the floor, only to receive a light tap from Suki. Katara was draped in a light olive green dress trimmed in deeper green, while Toph in a cream colored dress trimmed in golds and yellows. Their hair and makeup looked as if experienced ladies from the royal palace were responsible.

"Wow…you look….*ahem*" Aang blushed fiercely, hoping Toph wouldn't punch him for his compliment.

"Thanks Twinkle Toes." She snapped her ornate fan closed, folding her arms.

"Well….we uh…better get going." Aang motioned toward the door, willing the blood to leave his face. As the group walked out to the night streets, Zuko held back, grabbing Jet before he could get ahead. He whispered his threat in his ear, his voice low and menacing.

"I don't care if they do think you've changed, you lay one hand on Katara and I'll personally see to it that you lose them." Jet said nothing, shrugging Zuko from his shoulder after a few moments, continuing to walk forward with the group. Zuko only frowned before hurrying to catch up with his girlfriend. It wouldn't be long now until they were invading the palace and warning the King of what was really going on in the world.

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I know! I know! It's short, but its been so long and I really wanted to get a chapter posted!!! Please enjoy, read and review!!! ^_^