The Impossible

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My first non-silly-ish fic.Evah.Its like…'homigawd'…and..stuff.Despite the flames that will come my way,Im going to write it!Huzzaaah!Yay for Dally.Welll….Leave a review if you want me to continue,but Im seriously doubting people will find this story the least bit entertaining,if not completely annoying.

But Imma gonna Try…-sob-ness-

Disclaimer: I don't own it..and,this is probly not what happens in the real story..so uh yeah..don't sue me.

-----CHAPTER ONE,THE LOSS-----

After Zuko had lost everything,his crew,ship,and pretty much everyone but his uncle,he began to wonder if catching the Avatar was really worth gaining back his rightful place at the throne,even if his father would probley never take him back.

It had been a few months after the huge battle at the northern water tribe had raged on,and he still wouldn't forget how General Zhao hadn't survived.

He shrugged off the thought and lay on his back looking at the stars,his uncle across from him,lieing against a tree.

It had been two weeks since they had seen the Avatar,but they had heard he'd gone to the Earth Kingdom to master Earthbending.(Duh?What else.XD) And Zuko would be waiting,ready to spring an attack at any moment when he saw him.

Now if only he could get some sleep…

Uncle Iroh stirred,and yawned. "You havent slept in a while,Zuko.Something troubling you?"

He glared. "Nothing,just thinking.."

"Hmm…Well,if you wish to talk,you know Im always here."

He nodded solemnly. "Yeah,whatever..Im going to go by the stream or something,its almost sun-up.."

His uncle smiled and got up. "A walk always fixes a troubled mind,Zuko.Remember that." He left camp aswell.

Zuko sighed and got up,stretching.He was feeling groggy,and hadn't slept in three days since theyd got here.

He started walking,the sereneness of the forest sickening him.The stupid happy birds chirping in the trees, little rabbits and squirrel-things running across the path.When he got to the river and washed off his face,sitting by the edge and pondering what would happen next,when he heard a scream emit from the forest.And the scream was all-to familiar.

"Uncle..!" He got up and ran in the direction of the noise.

-----A FEW MONTHS BACK---

Zula, had been assigned the new duty of capturing the Avatar.But that wasn't the only job she had gotten..

"Zuko and Iroh are traitors!Get rid of them,or bring them back.And get the Avatar.I trust you will not fail as your brother did.Do not disappoint me,the future of the fire nation is at stake!"

"Yes,My lord."She said bowing,showing no emotion in her voice.

She had set off with a giant crew, more than Zuko's first measily boat anyway,and with her new task at hand,she wouldn't back down.Her brother was a disgrace..By now,everyone knew he was the blue spirit,and had freed the Avatar once when they were so close to winning the battle…

She smirked.

"Dear brother,you have met your match.."

----BACK TO THE PRESENT----

Appa groaned and flew higher up in the sky.

" WOW!LOOK KATARA!GIANT KOI!" Aang shouted,laughing as they trailed after Appa,making giant splashes in the water as they jumped out of the water and back in,looking like giant orange and white blobs.

Katara smiled."That must mean we're closer to our destination,huh Sokka?"

Sokka groaned,his stomach growling."I hope when we get back,we can find some food…Im starving.."Momo made a funny chirping noise and sat on Sokka's head,clearly hungry aswell.

Katara shook her head."All you can think about is food.."Just then a gargantuan koi jumped out of the water,making a giant splash,so that water flew all over Appa and everyone.

Aang & Katara laughed as Momo shrieked and darted in Sokka's shirt,causing him to freak out and dance all over Appa's saddle.

A Few hours later,Appa landed near a small town and everyone jumped off, and got ready to get going,and find Aang a master.

They all stepped into the village,getting unusual looks. "Hmm.."Said Sokka. "How about we split up and look for different things,and meet back near Appa?" Aang and Katara nodded,and they all went through the strange town.

Not even a few minutes after Aang arrived, a villager ran up to him. "My!You must be the dear little monk who arrived with the girl and boy from the southern tribe!" Aang nodded. "Well,I received a letter some time ago, by a…Warrior?He was chasing after some of the fire nation with a bunch of tribal members From the south!Maybe your friends would know him?"The man handed Aang the letter. "Thankyou.."Aang said,looking at the odd lettering.

"Good day to you,young monk!"Said the villager,and he scurried off into the crowd.

Aang stared blankly at the letter. Cleary it was made by someone in the water tribe,but he wondered who?Could it possibly be Sokka and Katara's dad?Maybe they were somewhere close by.. But then again,that was clearly impossible since the letter looked kind of old.

He shrugged off his thoughts,and stopped at an old store to find something of interest.

A few hours later,Katara and Sokka were back where Appa was,with Aang nowhere in sight. "Maybe we should look for him.."Katara started,"Naw!He's probly just goofing off,"Answerd Sokka with a grin on his face,and he layed back on Appa's saddle,making himself comfortable.

"Give him a few more minutes."

Katara nodded,still a little worried.Maybe splitting up hadn't been such a good idea..

"KAAATARRRAAA!"Rang Aang's voice through the trees,causing Sokka to jump,and slide off Appa's saddle,hitting his head on the ground.

Aang rushed over to her,handing her the letter."Its from the water tribe!A villager gave it to me!open it!Open it!" He jumped up and down with excitement,as Katara studied the letter.

Sokka groaned,rubbing his head. "What is it?"

"A…Letter,"Katara replied,reading it.

"Psssh,no duh it's a letter," Sokka replied rolling his eyes."Who's it from?"

Katara's mouth almost dropped to the ground. "ITS FROM DAD'S SHIP!"

"WOAH!NO WAY!" Sokka said,and looked down to get a closer look.

"Whats it say?"

"Hmm…It says Dad's fleet must've passed by a month ago..Theyre after the trail of one of the army's of the fire nation!"

"Woow.." Sokka said,clearly impressed."They drove them all the way back here,huh?"He proudly thought of his father winning the battle against the fire nation,destroying everyone,and--

"Hey Sokka!" Aang said,tapping his head. "You awake?"

"Huh?"He grumbled. "What else does the letter say?"

Katara looked shocked."This was only written a month ago..Which means Dad could only be a little while away!" Sokka then imagined himself destroying the firelord,the ladies flocking to him,getting dates one after one after one...They would all appreciate him!Katara would be sorry she'd ever made fun of him!And Aang,Well,Aang would be so amazed by his super-awesome skill,he'd just plain give the Avatar name to Sokka!He rubbed his hands together greedily.

"Umm..Heellloo?Sokka?" Aang said once again, poking his head.

Sokka shook his head,out of his daydream and mumbled something.

"Well..We should set up camp here since its getting late,and we still need to stock up on supplies."Said Katara.Sokka nodded, and they all began setting up.

A while later,when Aang was ready to retire off to sleep,he heard Sokka and Katara whispering..

"If Dad's so close,we could go find him!We may never get another chance!"

"Hmm..I don't know..we made a promise to Aang..Just wait until we get him a teacher.."

"Aww..But what if Dad needs us?"

"Dad needs us to help the Avatar,and Aang needs us.."

"Okay,but after we get him a teacher,can we leave?"

"Ohh…I guess..We'll have to think about it.."

Aang winced at the words. 'Are they going to leave me..?'He could almost feel tears beginning to sting his eyes…'Theyre the only family I have..But,they need their dad more than they need me.' He huddled his legs close to his chest,and sighed. 'I can find my own teacher…They need to find their dad..'

He waited until Sokka and Katara had fallen asleep,and he slid down Appa's back, grabbed his staff,and waving farewell to Momo,he began to run.

He didn't know how far he'd run,but it didn't matter..the darkness of the forest was alittle frightening,but he had to keep going..Just until he reached a town..or Was close to one anyway. He finally stopped running a little ways down,huffing and puffing for air.

He washed his face off in a river,and started walking downstream.

As he walked downstream,he heard a moaning noise come from some bushes.A little scared,he decided to go investigate.He pushed some bushes back and looked at what had made the noise. At first,he thought it was a wounded animal. He walked a little closer and realized it was a human.

He put his hand on their should,(Or what he thought was their shoulder) And moved them so he could see their face.But when he saw their face,he back up in fear,and wished he hadn't.

"Zuko…"

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And that's chapter one.If anyone wants me to continue,review or something..I could use a few pointers. Peace out,yo!Dally