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


The banquet had quickly dispersed following the pyre's collapse. Despite the seriousness of the situation, Katara was relieved. Frankly, today had been an excruciatingly long culture shock and all she wanted was a moment.

Several high-ranking nobles remained, their conspicuous glances adding to her emotional distress. When Tatsuo stormed into the hall, drawing the attention of the remaining nobles, she knew it was about to get worse.

"A delightful gathering My Lord, but I must take my leave. With your generous offer to reinstate the mining contract-"

Shouts erupted through the room, one rising above all the others.

"Agni Kai!"