Disclaimer: I do not own Avatar or any of its characters. I own Saige, Chico, Never mind. You know who I do a don't own.

I wrote this scene like…. three months before the episode came out. So I will keep my originality and the names the way I want. But I will try to change my North Pole appearance to fit the episodes. So if you notice any mistakes, I apologize ahead of time. THERE IS NO PRINCESS YUE! OR HAN OR ANY OTHER DUDE IN THE EPISODES IN THIS STORY. I FINISHED THIS STORY BEFORE 'THE SEIGE OF THE NORTH' AIRED. When I was watching the episode, I was like, " Awww crap. I have a lot of rewriting to do." My sister looked at me and laughed. I'm not getting it perfect, because there are some things that I couldn't change so don't kill me, I will make it as close as I possibly can without contradicting my work.

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Run Away

By FyreFlower

The North Pole

(One Month Later)

"Approaching the walls of the North Pole!" Jin shouted loudly. Zuko smiled as he saw the North Pole's walls get closer and closer. The Water Nation symbol clearly engraved in the middle. 'Good, we're almost there.' He thought with a flood of long awaited relief. He thought that they would never make it. Storms and water typhoons kept them back considerably when they could've been there a few days earlier.

Zuko watched as the great peaks of icebergs lazily drifted by the ship, knowing that under the surface, the icebergs were four times bigger. Zuko looked down from the Navigation room window to the deck where he could see Aang, Katara and Sokka pointing at passing icebergs and the North Pole, talking excitedly. Katara and Aang told Zuko that they would try to talk to the Water Tribe leaders and convince them to trust them. If Katara and Aang couldn't convince them, then no one could.

Zuko looked at the map, not even thirty miles to go before they reach the walls, but what then? Would the Water tribe attack them? Zuko prayed to the spirits that they did not. A whole tribe against a small crew of fire benders…. they did not stand a fool's chance against the water tribe. But Aang and Saige must learn Water bending. Saige had almost mastered air and fire bending and was now going to learn water bending with Aang and Katara, Zuko hadn't figured out how they were going to learn Earthbending. But Katara came up with a suggestion. She has a friend in the Earth Nation whose name was Haru; he could probably teach Aang and Saige Earthbending.

Zuko trained with Aang, teaching him Firebending along with Saige when she wasn't busy and joined in. Zukia would follow her everywhere though, often causing a hindrance to their training. They were rarely seen apart, Zukia would follow Saige all day. Zukia was now half grown! She was the size of, what Saige would call, a Bobcat. Whatever that was.

Zukia had grown out of her little basket long ago. She would sleep on the end of Zuko and Saige's bed whenever they would permit it. Her fur was blacker then it ever had been when she was a kitten and her bushy tail had more streaks of gold in it.

Zuko left the Navigation room, passing by Uncle Iroh who again was playing his favorite game with PoShi. PoShi was losing again for the seventh time that morning. Zuko went looking for Saige, thinking that she would be up by now. Earlier, she said that she wasn't feeling well. She was lying down in their room, trying to sleep even though it was midday.

Zuko opened their door quietly in case she was still asleep. The room was dark but he could see the empty bed, where was Saige? 'Where did she go?' Zuko wondered. The bathroom door was open; he looked in and saw Saige sitting in front of the toilet, her arm propping her head up on the lid.

"Saige? Are you okay?" Zuko kneeled beside her, resting a hand on her back.

She nodded, "I'm fine." She croaked, " I guess breakfast didn't agree with me." She tried to joke.

But Zuko didn't believe her, this was no breakfast issue, "You've been like this since last night. I'm going to get the doctor. C'mon, lets get you to bed." Zuko picked her up and carried her to the bed. "No Zuko, I'm fine. It's just a stomach bug. You don't have to get the doctor; it will pass. I'm sure."

"I'm getting the doctor Saige. Stay here." Zuko laid her gently on the bed. Zukia jumped up and sat on Saige's lap so Saige could not get up. Zukia could understand commands, even if they weren't directed at her.

Zuko left the room and went to the infirmary where the doctor was having a noontide nap on one of the empty beds. Zuko shook his softly by the shoulder. The doctor awoke blinking to wake himself up, "Yes?" He mumbled, then snapped to attention when he saw it was Zuko, "I- eh-Sir—"

"Saige isn't feeling well." Zuko told him, "She's been ill since last night." He needn't say anymore. The doctor got up and grabbed his medical bag and followed Zuko back to his room. The doctor turned to Zuko before entering, "I'll take care of her sir. I will inform you when I am finished."

Zuko nodded and went back on deck. Aang met him, "Where's Saige? I haven't seen her all day." The little bald monk said to him. Zuko gestured back over his shoulder, "She's not feeling well Aang. The doctor is with her now. What have you been up to all morning?"

"Firebending. Do you wanna join me?" Aang grinned. Zuko never passed up an opportunity to try to beat Aang, even though he always managed to lose to the twelve year old.

Zuko took a fighting stance as the answer, "Let's go."

: Time Gapoli:

They took a break and rested.

"Aang look!" Katara shouted, pointing out at the water. There was the North Pole Wall, looming above them, over towering even the tallest part of the ship. Zuko looked up at the wall, and saw people looking down at them from the walls. Zuko got Aang, "Aang, can you go up there and talk to them. Take Katara with you. He nodded and grabbed his glider. Katara held his feet when he took off and he flew up there.

The troops were ordered to appear in rank on the deck. Uncle Iroh came out of his room, bundled up tightly in his blankets. His thoughts mirrored in four words, "It's a little nippy."

;Me;

I went out on deck where the troops were assembled. I had put on my heaviest cloak, being a firebender doesn't make you fully immune to the cold weather. I looked for Zuko, my mind in an anxious turmoil…. I had something to tell him. The walls of the North Pole loomed above us, its massive structure looking all the world like America's Hoover Dam. It hurt my neck just to look at the top, Holy Cow…. that's big.

I saw Zuko talking to Lt. Ji, and pointing up at the wall, concern fully depicted on both of their faces. Now was not the time.

At that moment, Katara and Aang glided back onto the ship. Zuko ceased his talk with Lt. Ji and he and Aang had a whispered conversation. There was much nodding and smiled. It was all good. They ended their discussion.

Zuko went to the front of the ranks and turned to them, looking for all the world like a teacher conducting his pupils. He raised his hand silencing his troops, when they were quiet Zuko made an announcement.

"The Water Tribe has agreed to help us with our mission. We will not be harmed as long as we do not harm any of their people. I order you to leave your weapons on the ship. DROP THEM!"

There was a clatter of metal as the soldiers dropped their weapons on the deck. I went over to the rail and looked out at the serene water and the wall. Were they going to let us in? How in God's name are we going to dock, there's a fricken wall of ice in our way! As if to mock me, there was a loud 'swishing' sound and a break appeared in the center of the Water Nation symbol and the walls slowly swung outward, exposing the inside city and its people. (This is where I made it up, oh well, my story. I am God of my writings.)

I was utterly speechless, "How did they do that?" I asked to no one in particular.

"They used their Waterbending." Aang answered me, stepping up to the rail and looking out at the Water tribe city. The structures and buildings were made of ice, no surprise there, but the ice had carvings like elegant expensive woodwork, it was truly magnificent. Our ship passed through the walls/gates and ended up at a port that was cleverly made into the ice walls and we docked our ship there. The walls closed behind us, leaving us no way to get out incase they change their minds and attack us, that thought was not pleasant.

"Saige, you and I have to meet their leader Yuibo. I told the Water Tribe that you are a Avatar also and they said that their leader would like to speak with us." Aang told me, pointing at the Water tribe warriors that were collected on the land, waiting for us.

I agreed to go with him and Aang jumped down onto land to tell the warriors that I would go. I looked at the city, uncertain if I should really go, what if it was a trick and they ambush us and destroy the crew and us? 'Stop it!' I shook myself out of my paranoia. This is Water tribe, Katara and Sokka's people; they wouldn't do something like that? Would they?

I was about to walk down the gang plank when Zuko stopped me, "Saige, are you sure you should be down there? You're still sick, you need to be in bed. What did the doctor say?" I wasn't going to tell him now, it wasn't the right time.

"I'm fine Zuko, really. It's just a temporary sickness." If you could call nine months temporary. (Y'all already know what's going on with her.)

Zuko still looked unsure, "But I still don't want you down there…."

"Zuko." I said, exasperated, "I will be fine! I'll take Zukia with me; she'll protect me all right. Plus, Aang said that their leader wanted to speak with him and me. Do you want this to start off on the wrong foot if I refuse?"

Zuko sighed, glancing at me, "Fine. You can go." He looked like a father giving in to his daughter to go to the high school dance. He looked down at Zukia, who was curled up at my feet, "Take care of Saige." He told her. Zukia yawned, showing off a full set of wicked sharp teeth. Anyone who messed with this cat, would get the teeth and claws.

Zukia and I went down the ramp to land. Aang met us with five of the Water Tribe Warriors. One warrior took a step forward, his spear at the ready in case I tried anything, "Are you the other avatar?" He asked.

I nodded, keeping an eye on the business end of the spear. I was starting to regret my decision to come down here. He stepped aside and beckoned us forward. I took one last look at the ship, seeing Zuko watching me from the rail. I turned back around and followed the warriors.

In the city was even more fascinating then I have ever thought it would be! Weird elk-like creatures seemed to be the most common transportation other than using the waterways that weaved all throughout the city. There were children playing ball in a small clearing and the parents watching from their homes and people walking across bridges, just enjoying a day out. People looked out at Aang and me from their windows and doorways, their eyes watchful, unused to seeing strangers in their city.

I looked at Aang, he seemed not to be worried at all, his childish face radiating the wonder at what he saw around him. He was enjoying himself when I was ready to bolt back to the ship like a scared rabbit. But I remembered what Avatar Roku told me in my dream not long ago, we had to master the elements, and this is the only way to learn water bending. I set myself to accomplishing this and walked on.

The warriors stopped at a large structure, almost a palace it looked like. We went up the stairs and stopped before entering the building. The warriors stepped aside, allowing us to enter. Zukia stayed close to me as we went through the large doors made of intricately carved ice. Inside, was like a church, without all the crucifixes and pews. A man sat cross-legged on a platform, he did not look up when we entered.

He was oldish, past the prime of his years. He had long black hair that had big streaks of white and gray in it, it hung past his shoulders in a cascade.

Aang and I were motioned by the warriors to go to the man. We did, our footsteps echoing in the big room. I felt small, like a gold fish in a 100-gallon tank. (Best analogy I could come up with. Sorry)

Aang, Zukia and I paused before the old man, we were silent, waiting for the man to speak. After a while the man looked up. His face had craggy, rocky features, making him look ancient. His wrinkles showed his great age. But his ice blue eyes were clear, alert and piercing, contradicting his old age.

"You both are Avatars?" His voice was strong and deep. Not frail and wheezy like other old men's voices normally are. It was like a young man stuck in an old body. Everything about this man yelled 'Authoritative figure.'

Aang and I nodded, "Yes sir." Our voices almost incoherent.

The man stood up, his joints creaked and popped, the noise loud in the silence. The man was tall, taller then Zuko by far; he looked down at us, making me feel like a acorn beside an oak.

"What are your names, who are you?" He asked, folding his arms into his wide sleeves.

Aang stepped forward and bowed to the old man, showing respect for his elder, "I am Aang." He said and stepped back beside me.

The man looked at me, I swallowed and bowed, seeing that it was the right thing to do, "I-I'm Saige."

The man nodded in acknowledgement, I almost sighed with relief and steppe back beside Aang. The mans eyes fell upon Zukia, "Who, and what is this?" Amusement sparkled in his eyes. I patted Zukia's head, "This is a Panyar, her name is Zukia, she's my companion." Zukia purred, glad to be noticed. The old man smiled which made him seem less frightening.

"Well that leaves me left. I am leader Yuibo. And it is an honor to be in the Avatars' presence."

I relaxed and Aang did to, Yuibo spoke, "Both of you have come to learn Waterbending it is in my understanding, helping to end this war that the Firenation has started. We have not been affected in any way by the war and we want to keep it that way. No Firenation ship has ever come here until now. Why did you arrive on a Fire nation ship?" He asked us.

Aang looked at me, indicating that I would explain the reason. I stepped forward, "We came on a Firenation vessel because I am the wife of Prince Zuko of the Fire Nation. Coming here on his ship ensured us safety from other Firenation crafts."

Yuibo's eyes went wide at this, "You are married to the Prince of the Fire nation? How long ago did this happen?"

"About a month sir."

"Then you would be called Princess Saige."

"I prefer to be just called Saige sir."

Yuibo was silent for a moment, absorbing all I have told him. Then he spoke again, " I can see that you are honest and trustworthy. I will teach you both Water Bending."

Aang and I bowed again, Aang voiced a request, "Thank you sir. We also have a friend, Katara, Who is also a Waterbender. She has not been able to learn her art because she is the last Waterbender in the South Pole tribe. Is it okay that she is also taught by you."

Yuibo nodded, "Yes. Of course."

"Thank you very much sir." I bowed.

Yuibo walked past us and went outside, us following in his wake. We went back to our ship, the troops were still assembled on the deck. We went up the ramp and Zuko met us at the top. His eyes went wide when he saw Yuibo.

I walked up to Zuko and put and put a hand on his shoulder, I turned to Yuibo," Sir, this is my husband Prince Zuko. Zuko, this is the North Pole leader Yuibo."

Prince Zuko and Master Yuibo bowed to each other.

"It is an honor to meet you Master Yuibo." Zuko said formally.

"Likewise. You may stay here while your wife and her friends are taught Waterbending." Yuibo told Zuko. "We have homes to accommodate your men. I will be the first to welcome you to the North Pole."

I think I did pretty well don't cha think. I reread this over 3 times to see if I could make it better. I hope you liked it. Leave a review if you did. I'm babysitting my little Ryan again tonight. Yeay! And another boy Logan who is 18 months old. I hoped you all liked the picture I posted of Ryan and Bear on my profile. Also of Hailey and Oscar. And I have a picture of a Panyar that Zukoiscute drew on the profile now too! Look and admire! I'll see if I can post more pictures. I already got myself a Photobucket account; I was using my boyfriends earlier. My new account is KisstheMoon16. I'm still trying to figure this stuff out. I took all the pictures with my cell phone but my mother got mad because it cost her a fortune….eeek! Leave a review please!