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Chapter 2: Allies 'n Enemies

Leiya looked over the side of Appa once more.

"What are you looking at Leiya?" Aang asked.

"Nothing…actually, I think that there is something down there…"

"What do you think it is?" Aang asked.

"It's probably Zuko, if we fly high, we should be alright." Katara said.

"Right." Aang replied.

Zuko peered through his telescope. He smiled. He watched as the avatar's flying bison soared upwards into the foggy sky.

"Lieutenant! Ready the catapult!" Zuko yelled.

His crew on deck had heard his order and some had seen the fluffy monster ascend into the early morning sky.

Leiya peered over the side of the saddle. She really did not want any encounters with the Fire nation. Especially Price Zuko. Leiya's thoughts were cut short, however, when a flaming ball of sulfur narrowly missed Appa's flank.

Sokka waved his hand over his nose.

"Reload, and launch on my mark!" Zuko cried out to his crew.

Leiya's eyes looked down. 'Oh no…' she thought. The next blast skimmed across Appa's fur, leaving scorch marks in their wake.

Appa groaned. The fire had burned through to his skin. "We have to land somewhere!" Aang cried. Appa descended through the fog. They were now just a moving target for Zuko.

"Ready, and LAUNCH!" Zuko yelled. The fire blast was about to hit. Leiya quickly gathered sparks at her palms. She whipped her lightning forward. Her lightning hit her mark.

Fire sprayed outwards as Leiya shielded her body.

"We need to land somewhere! Appa is hurt!" Katara yelled out to Aang.

"Alright! Hang on boy." Aang said. "The next island should be Half Shadow Island."

"Here, can I take the Appa's reigns? I've ridden other animals before. Plus, I have an idea to lose the Firenation- " Leiya paused and corrected herself, "I mean Zuko. To lose Zuko."

"They're the same thing." Sokka muttered. Leiya sighed. She didn't feel like getting into describing the idea of honor to a Water nation warrior.

Aang made way for Leiya to take the driver's seat.

"You really think that you can outsmart firebenders?" Sokka asked. He was skeptical.

"I don't think I can outsmart them. I know can outsmart them." Leiya grinned and the group saw a glint of mischief in her golden eyes.

Soon a small, dark island came into view. "Come on Appa, ready to go?" Leiya said softly. She guided Appa downward so he neared the ocean. They were in plain view of the firenation ship.

"What do you think you're doing!" Sokka yelled.

Sokka was not the only one wondering that.

"What are they doing Uncle!" Zuko asked, frustrated.

Iroh rubbed his chin. He had seen a strategy like this. He just couldn't place it.

"It looks like they're going to land." Zuko commented. "Zuko…' his Uncle started.

"Reload!" Zuko yelled to the catapult crew.

"Um, Leiya, what are you doing?" Aang asked, unsure of her new friend.

"Just watch." She replied. Leiya tended to be patient. But when her patience dwindled her fiery temper was evident.

"She'll get us all captured." Sokka mumbled.

"For once, I agree. What are you doing Leiya?" Katara asked. For all she knew Leiya could be a Firenation spy. Her eyes were similar to many firebenders'.

Leiya edged Appa on fast, towards the approaching island. She guided Appa up and over the island. Once high above the clouds, the group was warmed by the morning sun.

"Aang, can you take us to the small island north of here? I think it's called Crescent Island. We can stop there for a while. The Firebenders should check Half-shadow Island for us."

"Wow, Leiya. That was great" Katara chimed.

"Yeah!" Aang agreed.

"Yeah great…very crazy, but great." Sokka said. He had finally gained trust for the girl.

A new realization dawned on Katara. "Except the Island could be in serious danger! The firebenders are ruthless!" Katara said.

"Don't worry, my sister Jasmine lives there. If they try to destroy the island, then she'll- take care of them. She's a bender and has control over shadows."

"How can a shadow hurt someone?" Sokka asked, very skeptical.

"Trust me. Shadows are not very pleasant to get hit with. I'm her sister. I should know."

On Half-shadow Island:

The metal firebender ship perched on the side of Half Shadow Island. Zuko stepped off, tailed by his Uncle and some guards. He walked to the center of the village.

"Anyone seen the Avatar?" he yelled, fire appearing in his fists.

Pandemonium broke loose. The people on this island were mostly cowards. Most were afraid of fire, and those that bended it. In addition, the people had stayed out of the war so far, and now people were faced with a firebender.

Two dark eyes watched the crowds run into buildings. Firebenders waited for the people to flock away. It would do no good to interfere. Chaos was like fire. Once ignited, it is not wise to spark more flames.

"What is your business here, hmmm?" Jas said. Her voice was like oil above the din off the crowd. Soon, however the street was clear.

"I am looking for the Avatar…"

"That I've gathered." Jas interrupted. She wasn't stronger than him. She just hoped to intimidate him. She could make her eyes as cold as ice, and absolutely no one would no she was bluffing.

"I can help you find the Avatar, though. I am a bender myself. Trust me, the Avatar will not be able to stand up to me."

"The Avatar is not easy to beat. If he were, he would've been caught by now." Zuko yelled.

"I can bend shadows. That is a weakness of the Avatar."

"Shadows? You can't bend shadows! And why would you want to help the Firenation? Most people here are terrified of Firebenders."

"I'm different." She said simply. Zuko didn't like the girl's attitude. Zuko decided not to take the bender's offer.

"To let you know, I don't need help!"

"Zuko, this is a good opportunity. Powerful allies can make powerful enemies." Iroh calmly stated.

"Now is no time for your proverbs!" Zuko snapped. It reminded him too much of the pirate's betrayal a week before.

Jasmine raised one eyebrow at the argument. She then threw a small disk of what looked like dark fire at the Prince's feet. The shadows cut the air like a Frisbee. When it made contact with the ground it slinked like oil until it faded into the nearest shadow- Zuko's.

"I would love to help you capture the Avatar." Her voice lacked much expression. She seemed to be simply stating a fact.

"You get the Avatar, and I get to prove to the world what I can do."

Iroh looked into the eyes of the young girl. He sighed. Anger burned within her dark brown-gray eyes.

"Fine!" Zuko hissed. While they talked the avatar was getting away. "Come, and take some things with you. We have to leave- NOW!"

Zuko felt uneasy around the girl, but he would see if her skills matched her ego. If not, then she would no longer travel with him.

After a thorough (and unsuccessful search) for the avatar on the island, Zuko showed Jasmine the ship. Zuko had given her a spare room, and explained where he had last seen the Avatar.

"There is an Island just North of here. I bet they really went there. Flying so fast must be tiring." Jas said.

"Fine. But it's your fault we lost him!"

"No, if I hadn't been here, you would still be searching the island."

"Just stay in your room until you are needed." He turned his back to her, but before he could slam the door, it slammed by itself. It was almost as if the shadows of the ship had moved it shut.

Zuko found her truly irritating. Disrespectful, arrogant, conceded. She just wanted to catch the Avatar for what seemed like some stupid reason.

'Leiya is probably with the Avatar. I will prove who is better.' She then took out a book. She would not socialize with these firebenders. 'Powerful enemies make powerful allies.' She thought to herself and smiled.

Meanwhile, Aang, Sokka, Katara and Leiya walked into the seaside market place. Leiya was grateful for such wonderful friends. They were her new family. Jasmine was too upset after mom died to be rational. Her sight was blinded by envy…and it was dangerous. She never could have imagined how dangerous.

There is chapter two! Please review more! Please? Flames welcome, (not too hot please). Thanks a lot! .