R/E: I don't own avatar.

The avatars power is increasing. As is the force my father is putting on to catch him, yet my force remains the same. There's no way that I can get him before my father does, the odds are so stacked up against me. Now I don't even think I'd be able to take him down with my force. If he really has mastered all 4 elements, then I might really have to give up.

No you can't think like that.

Because thinking like that will make it all the more possible for me to lose.

That's why you must focus.

You mustn't fail.

You must not fail.

All you need is a better more elaborate plan. The last thing you want to do is have him aware of his attack... he must be caught by surprise. But when is h...

"Prince Zuko? What are you doing in here, it's limbo time!"

"Oh, Uncle Iroh it's you. I was just... thinking."

" About the avatar? You know Zhao's troops probably outnumber us 300 : 1. That's some pretty good odds for him. Nice of the fire lord to provide so many troops, must be getting pretty urgent I'd say."

"Yes uncle I'm aware of the odds."

"They might have the numbers, but you have the drive."

"Thank you uncle. I just can't think of a strategy that will catch the avatar off guard- Hold on uncle someone's at the door. - Can I help you with something sailor?"

" Uhm I'm sorry to barge in like this..but... but the door was open and I couldn't help but over hear. And I thought you might like some help from an outsiders perspective."

Just as Zuko was about to protest Uncle Iroh proclaimed, " Why sure! It is always good to get a variety of opinions. You might see something you overlooked." Rather than protesting Zuko just went along with his Uncle's decision.

" You see, sir , the avatar himself is pretty untouchable. But his friends he is always traveling with aren't. Why don't you try picking off one of them, then getting him while his guard is down."

" No, the last thing we would want to do is give him a reason to hunt us down. Then they would have the element of surprise and we would be defenseless. Besides , if we anger him more than we have to , who knows what kind of damage he can do. Thanks but no thanks for the advice... (softly) oh and next time you think you can just waltz into my office without permission you will not have my mercy. Now go."

Satisfied Uncle Iroh said, " Nice boy, sang a beautiful song last music night. But Prince Zuko, I'm proud of you for considering all the angles and not underestimating your enemies power. You have grown much as a general."

" Thank you Uncle. But I don't think I will be partaking in the limbo. Now please, I would like to meditate for a while."

"Suit yourself"

Ha. Whoever would want to kill one of the avatars friends would be crazy. But I must think of another way to catch him off guard...

Commander Zhao looked at his arrow men. " Is it done?"

" Yes, sir we managed to hit the girl."

" Was anyone lost?"

" Well after we got her, the avatar brought on a storm like I had never seen. I was doubtful that we would ever make it out. It ended up working to our advantage, however. You see sir, the storm acted like a smoke screen, so we were able to escape without detection."

" Excellent now his defenses will be down and we'll be able to strike. You may go now I have no further instructions for you and your men."

As the men were walking out they began to converse with each other.

" I don't know if that was the best idea. I wouldn't exactly say his defenses were down when he was creating those tidal waves."

" Commander Zhao is one of the smartest generals in history, he knows what he's doing."

" I hope your right... for all of our sakes."

A/N: I wouldn't mind a review once in a while. I'll try to re-post as soon as I can but I don't know when that will be.