Katara and Sokka looked at each other, willing each other to say something. Finally, Sokka spoke. "Kyoto…we have to do something. Look at your village…your people…I don't know if I can stand by while everything is destroyed." Then he remembered. "We never explained who Zhao is. He's a main commander. He's even higher in rank then Zuko. He's very powerful, and has to be stopped. I...I can't just stand by while more and people have their lives in danger. Katara, Aang and I are going to find Zuko…and hope he can stop Zhao. We know that Zuko is against Zhao…its obvious. I think we can help."
Kyoto stared at Sokka in awe. Even Katara was impressed. She smiled and whispered "Wow…" then looked at the ground in thought. "When did you plan to leave?"
Aang wasn't listening to any of this. His head was still buried in Appa, and the bisen groaned softly. "I'm not going…I can't…I won't." he said over and over. Tears were rolling down his cheeks.
Sokka looked at his sister, and she nodded. It was Katara who responded. "Whenever Aang is ready." Kyoto looked at them sadly for a moment. She didn't want to be alone again. She was grateful they were there. But she just said "Maybe we should check on him?"
Sokka stayed inside, brainstorming what was now known as "The Plan." Kyoto followed Katara outside. Katara looked at Aang, and said carefully "Aang…are you alright? Come down, okay?" Aang shook his head, refusing to show his face. He was acting differently then usual. He acted like he didn't trust her. Kyoto watched him in concern. Katara smiled to cheer him up. "Then I'm coming up!" She climbed on top of Appa and sat behind him. "Come on Aang…you have to talk sometime." She said quietly. He still had his face buried in Appa's fur, and his shoulders were shaking. She was tempted to tickle him, something... she desperately wanted to see him laugh again. Finally she just sighed and put her arms around him. "It's going to work. You'll see." He finally pulled away from Appa, leaning again Katara. "I'm not going." He said stubbornly. Katara sighed, and looked away. He stared into the distance, and said quietly "I can't." Katara tried to stay serious as she said "Alright, Aang. That means you'll have to stay here with Kyoto. Just the two of you." Kyoto smirked, she knew what Katara was going. Aang smiled weakly and shook his head. "No!" he said as he jumped off of Appa. He was going. Time to prepare.
I know, not much...but its to get you ready for the next chapter. Alot is to happen. Just to let you know Aang IS coming. There is so much to happen, its so hard restraining from posting spoilers!