"So, this is it" Aang announced, when they resurfaced, just before the invasion began.
"Are you ready for the Fire Nation to know that you're alive?" Sokka questioned.
"I'm ready" Aang nodded, as they all went into for a group hug.
Kahlee hung back, unsure if this was supposed to be something she was included in yet.
"C'mon Kahlee, you're part of the gang now too" Sokka grinned at her, as she joined them.
"I hope you kick some serious Fire Lord butt, Twinkles toes" Toph exclaimed.
"Yeah, and don't forgot to give him a punch from me" Kahlee added.
"Everyone listen up. The next time we resurface, we will be on the beaches. So stay alert, and fight smart. Break times over. Back into the subs" Hakoda ordered them.
Sokka and Toph walked back into the submarines, while Kahlee stayed behind with the others, feeling she needed to say something.
"Aang…if something goes wrong, just remember that we can attack other days, we can't attack if we don't have you. Be careful" Kahlee warned him, as she nodded a goodbye to him and jumped onto Appa, reading herself.
When she looked up again, her mouth gaped as she saw Aang lean in for a kiss, before swooping away in his glider a moment later.
"Katara, what are you doing? Its time to sink the subs!" Sokka insisted, as he climbed back outside.
"Right" Katara nodded, still blushing as she jumped on Appa as well.
"Well that kiss certainly looked…breath taking. Do you get it? Aang being an airbender and all" Kahlee giggled.
"You've been hanging around Sokka too much" Katara stated.
"Everyone in position. Earthbenders, into your tanks. This is going to be a rough ride" Hakoda told them.
Soon the submarines approached the gate as an alarm similar to the one heard at the Great Gates of Azulon sounded. Harpoons shot out from various battlements into the water as the submarines tried to dodge them. Harpoons continuously filled the water as Appa narrowly avoids being impaled by one. Due waterbended the submarine as a harpoon pierces through the submarine, filling the ship with water. He froze the water and lost his balance as the harpoon reeled the submarine in. Katara and Kahlee saw the situation from underwater and began to ascend.
"I've got this" Katara told Kahlee, who grabbed onto the waterbenders legs as she stood up.
Katara proceeded to cut the harpoon with waterbending, allowing the submarine to land safely back into the water as it continued on like nothing has ever happened.
"Thanks" Katara grinned, as they flew away.
"Don't worry, I've got your back" Kahlee replied.
The submarines soon headed towards some holes in a wall that would stop the submarines from getting any further.
"Ready the torpedo" Hakoda announced.
A torpedo encased in ice was then loaded by two engineers. They locked and sealed the canon.
"Launch!" Hakoda cried.
Hue did a waterbending move as the torpedoes shot out from the bottom of all the submarines, destroying the gratings on the wall, allowing the submarines to pass through. The submarines quickly resurfaced and headed towards the shore while numerous projectiles were hurled at the submarines. The submarines landed on the shore as their base retracted, revealing a team of caterpillar tanks. The tanks advanced towards the capital as projectiles continued to be thrown at the submarines. The soldiers and warriors emitted battle cries as they rushed out to attack. The invasion force continued making its way to the capital city, projectiles being thrown at them. The Earth Kingdom soldiers moved their feet in a pushing motion, as they moved the tanks forward. Sokka was leading a team of Water Tribe warriors, all of them carrying weapons and shields. A truck loaded with rocks began making its way through the battlefield, releasing 3 rocks which Toph, The Boulder and The Hippo used to earthbend towards a battlement, destroying it in the process. Appa landed as Kahlee and Katara dismounted. A group of Fire Nation tanks started making its way into the battlefield, firebending at their enemies at the same time. A caterpillar tank crawled up a battlement as the firebenders inside tried to destroy the tank with firebending to no avail. The tank proceeded to crush the roof of the battlement as another caterpillar tank did the same.
"I'll go help Sokka, you hold them off" Katara told her, as she nodded.
She rushed forward, coming to a halt when she spotted a group of Fire Nation tanks approaching her. She took a deep breath and used her earthbending to make the ground beneath them crumble, as they fell into the large cracks below. Some of the Water Tribe warriors cheered, patting her on the back, as they rushed forward to take the advantage. She looked up to see Appa, with Katara, Sokka and Hakoda taking down the battlements from above and moved on.
Soon she had found Toph in the crowd and managed to block a fireball that was heading in the younger girls direction.
"Thanks" Toph nodded at her.
"It's what I'm here for" Kahlee grinned, as she used some water from her pouch to throw a few Fire Nation soldiers in front of them to the ground.
A moment later, Appa landed in front of them and used his head to knock back a Fire Nation tank.
"Listen up everyone, I want the tanks in wedge formation! Warriors and benders in the middle. We're taking that tower and headed for the royal palace!" Sokka ordered them.
Kahlee jumped up onto Appa, confused at why Sokka was there and not his father.
"Where's Hakoda?" Kahlee inquired.
"He's injured. I'm leading the invasion now" Sokka informed.
"Damn, we really are doomed now" Kahlee joked, as Sokka nudged her, rolling his eyes.
Grabbing his sword and pointing it towards the enemy, he shouted charge as they charged ahead.
Author's Notes: I hope you guys all enjoyed this chapter! Sorry if it seems like a bit of a filler, but it was unavoidable really. We'll be meeting up with Azula soon, I wonder how she'll take to seeing Kahlee on the enemy's side? Please leave a review:)
