Come What May
By Gigawolf1
Chapter 2: Defection
The broadsword approached her head faster than she could imagine. She closed her eyes, but found that the blade hadn't touched her. Opening her eyes, the girl saw that the figure was frozen in place. A wall of stone sent her attacker flying as the ice turned back into water. She looked up at the moon, knowing that she could not stand against a Waterbender and Earthbender without the sun.
Though his friends dealt with the Blue Spirit violently, Aang did nothing against him. He alone knew the true identity of the Blue Spirit, but had no idea why the Fire Nation prince would attack one of his own people. He stood still as Katara and Toph dealt with him, and Sokka ran to check on the girl.
Meanwhile, the two girls were holding their own against the Blue Spirit. As they fought, they realized that the Blue Spirit was far more powerful than them. They had no idea who the Spirit was, or of where he came from. He evaded the ice and stone attacks, but did not try to attack them back. In fact, Katara and Toph needed to block his escape more than attempt to harm him.
"Are you alright?" asked Sokka. Ever the lonely and lowly warrior, he had no luck with girls. One girl he met went to war because of him, and the other gave her life to save the world. He knew he was cursed when it came to love, but he always wanted to try. However, none of these thoughts came to him until the girl blushed and said, "I'm fine, just a little tired." She then collapsed while he held her up.
The Blue Spirit escaped from Katara and Toph without giving away his element, only to find Sokka holding the Fire Nation girl. He ran forward, blade drawn, until Aang stood in his way. "Why are you trying to attack her?" asked the Avatar. The Blue Spirit put his broad swords away and pointed first at the girl, and then at himself. Aang was left confused as the Spirit leapt away.
Aang, Sokka, and the girl were joined by Katara and Toph soon enough. "Where'd he go?" Katara looked in every direction for the Blue Spirit. Toph sighed, saying "He's long gone. I hate people who run. It's annoying when they run from a battle." The uncomfortable silence afterwards left Toph annoyed. "Toph, we're running away from the Fire Nation until Aang can master all the elements."
The girl opened her eyes, seeing Sokka over her. "Where am I?" All four looked at the young Fire Nation girl, who could be no older than Katara. All but Toph knew her only as the girl who had led the attack against them at Omashu, which she had called 'New Ozai'. She had been the one to suggest that trading a King for a baby was a bad idea. Worse, the sister of the baby had agreed.
Aang felt like he knew why the Blue Spirit attacked her, but could not be sure. He knew she could shoot lightning somehow, and assumed it was a high form of Firebending. Suddenly, a thought struck him, ironically, like lightning. "Hey, are you going to be alright?" After she nodded, he prepared to make a proposal he could never take back.
"Could you teach me Firebending?" The question met the shocked faces of Sokka, Katara, and Toph. It also met the slight smirk of Azula, who nodded again before succumbing to her 'injuries'.
Meanwhile, outside the generic city, Mai watched as the Blue Spirit fled the scene. She began to follow him, knowing well enough who he was. Unbeknownst to the Spirit, she chased him.
In the middle of the forest, two figures watched Mai run. Neither had much to do, so they sat down and had some tea, and started discussing Azula, life, and what they would do when they were forced back to the Fire Nation capital.
AN: The series had a two-part opener, so I figure I can use that same method. I'm taking bets as to who the last two are (obviousness pours from me when I want it to, and this is no exception)