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


Ice crackled, zigzagging up the wall behind her as she glared at the hooded man. She didn't need to see the coward's face; she'd recognize Tatsuo's voice anywhere.

She listened to the propaganda; furious at how effortlessly he manipulated the crowd, twisting their fears and insecurities to fuel his agenda. His mines wouldn't solve any of the problems these people faced, but they believed his lies nonetheless. She realized it was easier for them to blame her, the outsider, than admit to their own country's failings.

Tatsuo's plan was flawed though. Once he dethroned her, whom could he blame then?