Hello, my reviewers! This one took me a while. Hope you like it! (Wait. Did I say that before?)

Chapter: 9

Back in the palace, Kitten was waiting worriedly in the throne room. "Where are those two?" She said. She was about to burst into tears; until Kotor came in. he was holding a torn peace of cloth. It was slightly stained with blood. "Mother, I'm afraid I have bad news." He said.

"Why? What is it, son?"

He showed her the bloodstained cloth. "We have lost Shonen to the dark dragons."

She looked at the cloth with a sad face. Soon she started crying.

"Mother, I have a suggestion."

"Well, let me hear it." She said, wiping her tears.

"I need to immediately assume the throne."

"Immediately? Why?"

"I need the royal power to avenge our fallen princess. With that power, I can continue her life's works. Not only that, I can provide more protection to the kingdom and I'll arrange a proper funeral for Shonen's death."

"Wow, I thought you two hate each other's guts. You two never get along with each other.'

"I may hate her, but she is family. And it would disappoint our long departed father if I don't do at least good thing for Shonen."

"Well, since you're strangely generous to your fallen sister,"

"Yes."

"You are next in line for the throne."

"Yes."

"You are at the appropriate age."

"Yes"

"You do have the experience of a ruler and …"

"Mother, I think I get the point."

"Oh, alright." She snapped her fingers. "Bring forth, the Dragon Fang Crown." A small gold dragon came flying threw the door, holding a crown.

An evil smirk crossed Kotor's face. "Yes, the crown." He said to himself. "Said to be forged from the fangs of the Great Guardian Dragon. With its magical powers, I can rule this pathetic island with an iron fist."

He kneeled down as Kitten walked to him with the crown. "By the power invested in me, I, Kitten queen of the dragons, declare my son Kotor the new ruler of Dragon Island."

Just when she was about to place the crown on Kotor's head, Shonen came crashing through the window. She wore different clothing. She wore a tight, black, scaly, mini kimono and matching boots. It was quite obvious she wasn't wearing a shirt. "Don't crown him, mother." She yelled. "He's lying! Besides, I'll crown him myself. Dragon style." Kitten nodded. She called the dragon again. The dragon curled around the crown and transformed into a metal box. Kitten disappeared in a puff of smoke with the box in hand.

With the crown safely hidden, Shonen went into a fighting stance. Kotor was very angry. His snake tail appeared and his huge fangs appeared in his mouth. He slithered and darted straight for Shonen. Just before he could sink his teeth into her arm, a huge firewall blocked him. It surrounded Shonen. It was shaped like an egg. It grew bigger and bigger. Seconds later, it busted open. She didn't look like a girl anymore. She has transformed into a huge red, Chinese dragon. With one slap of her tail, she sent Kotor flying into the wall, knocking him unconscious.

Now that Kotor was temporarily out of commission, her mother reappeared. "Sweetie, you have to hurry!" She said. "My dragon scouts have reported seeing Zhao's ship already entering Fire Nation waters. You have to rescue Zuko, Shonen! Don't worry. I'll keep the crown safe." She nodded. She flew off into the ocean, looking for Zhao's ship. Will she be able to get to Zuko on time?

To be continued…