Hello readers. This is my second fanfiction, which is the sequel to my first fanfiction, "Since You Left Me". If you have not read that yet, I highly recommend you do. Well, hope you enjoy it.

Zuko and Katara were still kissing in the hot spring. This was by far the greatest day of their rather young lives. Then Zuko noticed a man sprinting in his direction. Zuko thought he told everyone this place would be private tonight.

"Lord Zuko, sorry to intrude on your little love scene, but a rebellion is taking place. Civilians are in danger! You must come quickly!" a messenger announced urgently. Zuko nodded at him in acknowledgement.

Zuko didn't want to leave here. He could continue kissing Katara forever. But, he had duties. He always loved his nation and ever since he realized just how bad it was, he was determined to redeem the once good name of the Fire Nation. He wasn't about to let a rebellion or a likely civil war tear them apart when peace has arrived.

He and Katara changed back into their royal attire and darted back to the palace. By the time they arrived they were out of breath.

"Katara, you take full control of the throne. I am going to get to the bottom of this."ordered Zuko.

Zuko walked around the palace and saw Zula with followed by rows of soldiers.

"Are you leading the rebellion?" asked Zuko.

"Is it not obvious?" Zula laughed.

"You must stop this madness!" insisted Zuko.

"Oh, I will. In fact, I will do it now! An Agni Kai!" yelled Zula.

Meanwhile, Zula had sent Sokka on an important mission. Eliminate Katara. He entered into the massive throne room and was awed. The walls made of pure gold, embedded with precious jewels and elegant Fire Nation emblems. He also saw many Water Tribe emblems, which were new.

Then, sitting on a high throne in red and blue robes was Katara.

"Sokka, I thought I would never see you again!" rejoiced Katara.

Sokka did not say a word. He stared at her menacingly while unsheathing a grisly, blood-stained two-handed sword.

"Sokka, what are you doing?" asked Katara.

"I intend to add your blood to my sword." replied Sokka. He was not the good person he used to be. By falling in love with Zula, he became evil like her.

Good thing Zuko installed water pipes in every room just for her. She bended out a wave of water. As it filled the room, water rose to knee height.

Sokka charged through the water and had his arms in position to swing the sword. Katara froze the water around Sokka's legs. While she had the chance, she ran up and kicked Sokka in the crotch.

Sokka groaned in pain. He couldn't move. Katara realized she had won and went to go find Zuko.

She saw a fire in the Agni Kai arena. She looked and saw only a wall of fire.

"Zula, this is not smart. The comet is still here. With our power, we might burn down the arena! Please stop!" begged Zuko. Zula just kept shooting blasts of fire at him.

Zuko pulled out his Blue Spirit swords and swung them at Zula. She shot at them with fire and they turned red hot and started to melt. She grabbed the swords and pressed them on Zuko's bare chest.

Due to the exhilaration of the battle, Zuko didn't feel the pain, but he knew it happened. So, he kicked Zula in the mouth. Blood trickled down her chin.

As the battle raged on, the entire arena was on fire and started to burn down. Zuko jumped out of the way to avoid being hit by rubble. Zula, however, stayed where she was.

Rubble fell and buried Zula. She rose up and breathed in all the air she could. "Fine Zuko, I guess this Agni Kai is over, but I will come back to fight soon." groaned Zula, who was in pain.

Smoke had spread throughout the entire palace, even to the throne room. The smoke slightly melted Sokka's ice fetters to the point where he could break out of them. He went into the hallway and saw Zula.

"It is time we take this civil war a step farther. I say we should start a new nation somewhere. And I know just the place." whispered Zula.

Zuko and Katara changed into their night clothes and crawled in bed. "Zuko, I'm scared. My own brother attacked me." trembled Katara.

"I am doing all I can to end the rebellion. Just go to sleep and you will feel better in the morning." consoled Zuko.

"I hope so."

Zuko grabbed on to Katara even tighter. He would not let anything hurt her.

Thank you for reading, please review. Next chapter: The Rebel Nation