Disclaimer: Avatar the Last Airbender copyright Dante Dimartino, Brian Konietzko and Nickelodeon Studio.
A lone figure squatted on the gold plated roof, a blotch against the lavish riches of the Earth King's palace. She frowned behind the smiling mask, remembering the destitute hobbles she'd passed on her journey here.
The striking difference in rule made her sick.
Since the end of the 100-Year war, Zuko had worked tirelessly to rebuild his broken country, often sacrificing his own comfort to better the lives of his people. By contrast, the Earth King's overflowing coffers had served only him, ignoring the plight of his poorest citizens.
Katara wondered, was it Koh's influence, or Kuei's own greed?
