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Once again I do not own Avatar: The Last Airbender it is trademarked property of Nickelodeon Networks, but I do own my OC's. All other characters and crossover used in this fic go to they're respective owners.

A Dragons Rebirth

By: J1210

Chapter XXXVIII: Negotiation

Southern Earth Kingdom-Raminas Gates

As Yuffie, Kerra, Kai, and Captain Kato came with a carriage from the bush the Gates awaited them not far. Brutes heavily guarded the Gates axes already ready to attack. On top fo the gates there were about eighty archers and about then miniature catapults. The Captain sighed and moved forward. How does the General expect this to work were going to be recognized. I swear If he's as smart as he fronts he might as well just surrender right now.

"You look uneasy Kato." said a cheerful Yuffie popping up the carriage.

The Captain scoffed at her and bent down his straw hat. Kai had suggested that they where disguises just to get into the city. "I don't see how you can be happy Lieutenant we're about to get kill by a couple of Brutes and thousands of arrows. Besides these outfits will never work."

"That's not true Katara told me once that her, Aang, and Sokka got into Omashu with Aang wearing an old man outfit."Yuffie said.

"You actually believe her." the Captain laughed.

Kai burnt holes into each of they're backs with his stare. "Look guys there's a time for goofing off and now isn't. Our lives are at stake here I don't feel like explaining to Zuko my Captain and best friend got killed because they talk to much." they could see that Kai was generally serious and nodded in agreement. As the carriage pulled up to the gates and Yuffie went back into the carriage with Kerra. Kato sneered at the Brutes as Kai gave them a respectful nod.

"State your buisness in Raminas." the huge ape growled.

"We are, but humble people from the Northern Earth Kingdom. We were requested to help cook at the feast." Kai said briskly.

The Brute snorted and looked at the other. "There is naught Northern Earth Kingdom, Fire Lord Ozai has changed the name to the Western Fire Nation."

"Excuse me." Kai muttered. He changed the name? I could care less what he does, but now my home. Trying to regain his cool he looked at Captain Kato. "Please may we gain access to the city we leave a day after the Ball."

The Brute nodded to the others and they started to open the stone gates. "Two days you have don't have my Brutes looking for you commoner."

"You have my word Kian." as they walked threw the gates and the stone slab shut behind him Kai sighed heavily. "That went well." the Captain was dumbstrucked sitting on the carriage. "That was the easy part now all we have to do is get into that feast and wait Ivy should arrive shortly."

"Why should we care about the bounty hunter?" asked Kato.

"Well first I have to get back my Bora those things aren't cheap." Kai muttered cursing. "Ivy crossed the line when she took Koalas."

The Captain gasped as he looked upon Kai. "General Zuko said do not worry about the Bora to accomplish the mission."

Kai snickered. "Boo-hoo you have to loosen up and learn to break the rules, besides once we have Nara it should be smooth sailing."

"How are we going to get into the feast." asked Kerra emerging from the carriage. "The main palace is heavily guarded."

"It should be simple actually since Yuffie is the most likable here she will distract the guard as we seek up the stairs from the employers section. We should wait there just in case not to bring any unneeded attention. Then when we change our clothes into the noble attire we mingle wait til one of us has Nara alone and get him. Unfortunately we cannot kill Nara unless it is an extreme life or death situation. Are objective is to and I quote 'negotiate' with him as Zuko says until we can reach a mutual agreement." Kai said.

"Alright no one can stop the Great Ninja Yuffie!!!!!!!!" she yelled.

"Dammit Yuffie shush, did you not here what I just said? Unwanted attention and we have to start this now the feast stars in two hours so we can still get into the palace at this time. Remember I'm with Kerra and Kato your with Yuffie." Kai said then briskly helping Kerra from the carriage and leading the way to the Palace. "Its not as big as all the other Palaces, but its Nara's now and if I'm correct he only takes the most elite Brutes as guards."

They arrived at the entrance of the palace and a guard was waiting in front of the palace battle ready. "State your business." he spoke quickly.

"Were here to prepare for the feast for General Nara sir." Kato said confidently.

The guard narrowed his eye's then nodded. "Follow me to the waiting chambers." soon they arrived at two huge doors and the Brutes opened them on his command. "You will remain here until the feast ends. Please be on your best behavior I wish naught to kill rebellious type on duty today." and at that he left them in the stone chamber.

"After we have Nara hopefully Zuko will arrive with the reinforcements on time. I wouldn't want to kill 75 soldiers in less than an hour knowing that they didn't arrive on time." Kato gave an approving nod and took a sea on the stone stair step. "We wait until 8:00 then he'll realize the Earth Kingdom is not one to be tampered with." the healer muttered.

Two hours passed and some of the employee's were either sleeping or plying Pai Sho to kill the time. Kai finally stood up and nodded to Yuffie. "Its time." she said confidently then disappeared in a poof of smoke standing next to the guard. "Hello there!!!"

The Brute growl and tried to grab her, but the little ninja was to quick and agile running into the clearing the Brute guard following. "Let's move." Kerra whispered moving up the stairs and opening the door lightly. There were murmurs against the employees' who saw the Resistance member sneak into the Palace, but chose not to get involved. They snuck into an empty dark room and Kerra gasped as if she hadn't breathed since they entered the employee's chamber. "I can't believe were in?"

"I can that was easy." Kai handed them clothes and ushered Kerra to a nearby bathroom. "Hurry change your clothes the guards should be making they're rounds soon. In a matter of minute they were all prepared and walked out the door. "No names at all were just upcoming politicians in Omashu." They nodded in agreement and headed towards the foyer which was packed with guests. "Kato, Yuffie should be here soon mingle and find out where Nara is exactly then Kerra stay with me at all times. I want you to get back to your baby in piece." Kai ushered Kerra towards the ballroom where many were already dancing. "Miss may I have this dance." Kai joked.

"Of course." Kerra played along as they danced threw the floor following the movements of all the other couples. "Your good at this."

Kai scoffed. "Had to be, my Father would be mad if I embarrassed him at an important event." Suddenly Kai's eye's moved off of Kerra quickly towards the middle of the dance floor. "Look sharp there's Nara."

Across the ballroom General Nara stood with his partner smirking mischievously. "He's younger than I expected." Kerra whispered.

"Age 21, from Ba Sing Se, and a traitor of the Insurgences. He's the reason they lost the city, he surrender just to become another one of Ozais' puppets." Kai sneered. "He'll pay for his treachery."

"Take it easy." Kerra soothed. "Your leg isn't fulley healed let Captain Kato and Yuffie take care of things." Kerra looked across the room and sawboth Yuffie and Kato together they were ataring at Kato as well. He was leaving the ballroom with his partner.

Kai nodded to them. "They'll watch our backs its time to put a hole in that snakes back. Kerra stay with the others I'll handles this." as Kerra whisperer good luck he nodded in return and pursued the General. As Nara ushered the gir towards his room in the empty hallway. Kai grabbed his neck and pushed both him and the girl into the room and locked the door. "General Nara."

Nara rubbed his neck and locked eye contact with Kai and almost froze. "Ahh, if it is General Xiang III there's a rumor going around that you joined the Resistance. I figured Azula killed you, but then again I was wrong."

"Tonight, either you surrender Raminas to the Resistance or pay the ultimate price for your treachery. I will take your life in this very room." as the girl screamed in terror Nara yelled to the guards and the door smashed open in an instance. Kai pulled a dagger from his robe and crossed it to Nara's neck. "I warned you." he whispered in his ear as fear just pealed off the young Fire Nation General. "Move out of the way I he's dead." Kai spat.

The guards looked uneasliy at each other. "Move!!!" Nara yelled.

"Smart choice General." Kai slipped out of the door with Nara then back into the ballroom where he met Yuffie, Kato, and Kerra. "I'm gonna get us out of here." he whispered coolly to Nara.

"General!?!" yelled a guard running into the ballroom where the dancing had stopped and all attention was on the Resistance. "Insurgences their everywhere invading the city!?!"

"Perfect." Yuffie jumped with glee.

"Don't think you'll get out of here so easily Resistance scum." rung a voice as cold as ice. They all turned to meet the gaze of Ivy and her Bandits. Kai gasped as he starred directly at the chained and muzzled Koalas whose eye's were full of anger and aggression. "So long have I been waiting to finish what Haroji Jin has started."

Well I'd say that the chapter went well. I don't want to be mean or anything, but can more people review please literary help improves my typing and suggestions as well. I know people have this fic on they're favorites, but anyway I'll get it right this time I'm J1210 holla, holla, holla!!!!!!!!!!