Disclaimer: Avatar the Last Airbender copyright Dante Dimartino, Brian Konietzko and Nickelodeon Studios.


The box was waiting on her bed. Curiously she eyed it wondering what Iroh would leave her. Probably tea. She grinned.

Seated at the vanity, she silently counted as Li Yu brushed her hair. One-hundred strokes later, her hair was gleaming and braided, a red ribbon threaded through the tight strands.

"Do you require anything else, My Lord?"

"No, thank you Li Yu. Goodnight."

Li Yu bowed and exited the room.

Finally alone, Katara carefully untied the elaborate bow, a smile pulling at her lips. Lifting the top, she peered into the box.

Inside was a blue and white mask.