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


They slipped through the deserted streets like phantoms. Suki kept them to the shadows, insisting on caution this far from the palace. Katara thought it an unnecessary precaution until Suki abruptly flattened her against a crumbling wall, her hand muffling Katara's breath. Wide-eyed she peered over Suki's shoulder, watching the rebels gather.

Torches flickered, casting a sinister glow around the hooded figures. She struggled to pick out bits of low conversation, searching the crowd for clues.

"Brethren! We gather tonight to address the pox on our great nation!"

Her eyes narrowed as an all too familiar voice addressed the crowd.