Kyoto looked at Sokka, then at Katara. "Zhao?" she asked in a hushed tone. Katara nodded, but Sokka looked at his sister and said firmly "Katara, can I have a word with you outside? Excuse us for a minute, Kyoto." Kyoto nodded, but her eyes were deep in thought. If they knew his name, he must be someone awful enough to be known for his evil. Worse then she thought.

Katara stared at her older brother for a moment, then nodded and followed him outside. Aang followed both outside after a few minutes. He was afraid at first about the bad news, he had faced enough. On the other hand, he needed to know what they had to say.

Sokka looked at his sister. "Zhao...I can't believe it. This is way worse then we thought…what are we going to do?" the expression on his face looked hopeless. Katara put an arm around her brother, and looked him in the eyes. "I'm not sure, but there has to be something." Aang looked at the ground. The teary expression still hadn't left his face. "To do anything…we'd need a firebender." Sokka looked at Aang, and then he too began to hang his head. "He's right." Aang nodded and his hands shook slightly. "I only know Air, and a little Water…that's it." Katara looked at her brother, then at Aang. "It's not your fault. There hasn't been anyone to teach you." But she knew both of them were right.

Suddenly, Sokka came up with an idea. "There is one person to help us...he's skilled, and the only one we know powerful enough." Then he shook his head, as if to get the ideas out. "No way…that wouldn't work." Katara and Aang looked at Sokka curiously. "What is it?" Katara asked. "Please tell us." Aang said quietly. It was rare that Sokka got an idea. Especially one he didn't like. Sokka sat down on the ground, and struggled to release the words. "Z-Zuko…he could help us." Katara suddenly lost all the sadness she was feeling earlier. "What! That's insane! He's after Aang!" Aang nodded, staggering backward in fear. Sokka said "Remember that time we disguised Aang? Why not try that again?" But Katara shook her head "Sokka...Zuko's not that stupid…unfortunately. Besides, there HAS to be someone else that could help. Anyone but that…that...jerk. He's like a demon that won't die. I refuse. No way." she said, crossing her arms stubbornly.
Aang nodded. I-I can't..." Sokka looked at both of them. "But it's the only way." Katara looked at the ground. She knew, deep down, he was right. She couldn't admit it though. Sokka looked at his sister, and said "I promise nothing will happen." Katara looked at Sokka and melted. She hated when he did that. It was rare, but his eyes were so sincere. Grumbling, she said "Maybe...I'll think about it. But for now, let's just stay safe for a few days, alright?" Both boys nodded, and all of them went into the house. Kyoto asked "What was about?" but none of them answered sincerely. "N-nothing. We were just discussing what to do next." Katara said finally. It wasn't a lie, she decided. A little indirect, but certainly not a lie. Kyoto finally said "You guys are welcome to stay here as long as you need to. The company will be nice anyway…" Before any of them could say anything, even thank her, Kyoto went into the bathroom, closing the door behind her. Soft sobs could be heard, and all looked at each other sadly, especially Sokka.