wowz, I can honestly not believe that I have finally caught up with myself. I started writing this over a year ago, and it feels unreal to think it's nearing the end. Oo.
enjoy, while it lasts. : (
They entered what appeared to be the meeting room a few moments later. Upon entering, Alex was greeted by a visitor. Watcher flew at her eagerly and perched upon her shoulder, nipping her ear in a friendly manner.
Alex smiled and stroked his long tail feathers. She looked for a place to sit and found her father gesturing her over to the far end of the table. She only turned away and went to the other end, sitting near the middle across from Haku.
A door opened and two guards came in, each holding a prisoner.
Alex inhaled sharply as she saw the bound fire nation teens.
Luke looked at her with a blank face, and Zuko refused to look at her at all.
Alex exchanged confused looks with Tina, not noticing how angry Sokka was at once again seeing the fire nation prince.
Aang looked at Zuko, who stared back at him in frustration. Aang knew he was safe, but it was still nerve racking to know that his enemy was standing so near to him.
"These two were found sneaking around the entrance," an elder guard said firmly.
"Prince Zuko, it is a most unpleasant surprise." Lord Matsu said with a grim smile. "But I do not know the other."
"What do you suggest we do sir?"
Alex's father thought for a moment before answering calmly, "Kill them."
As the two were led away, Alex stood up violently, "no!"
"Alexa, sit down this instant!" her father demanded.
She looked at him, "You can't kill them!"
Haku stood up too, "This is absurd! She's obviously involved with the traitor!"
She looked at her father, "You can't kill them, they could have vital information!"
She explained to the crowded room what her and the others were setting out to do. Her father laced his fingers and sat back in his chair, eyeing her thoughtfully.
"Sir, this is absurd," Haku said firmly, "She's speaking nonsense."
Her father looked at her, "Are you sure this will work?" she nodded, he sighed, "Very well, you may take the prisoners with you and your friends to Ba Sin Sai. I will try to talk to the earth kingdom troops to try and arrange for an army to meet you there."
Alex blinked, "really?"
"sir, with all due respect, I do not think it wise to let the fire nation prince be traversed around by a sixteen year old girl!" Haku protested.
Her father eyed him, "Well then, maybe you should accompany them Haku, just to make sure."
His eyes widened, "I didn't mean I wanted to—"
"It's settled, you'll leave in an hour." He stood and outstretched his arms, "Good luck to you all then."
98098
Fire lord Ozai looked up as the messenger hawk entered his chambers. Opening the message he read the letter.
My liege,
The plan has been put into motion, I have infiltrated the rebel base. They are heading towards Ba Sin Sai with so few men, it would be wise to strike immediately.
Your loyal servant…
He crumpled the letter in his hand and smiled wickedly, "Perfect."
98098
Alex was adjusting her pack when Luke approached her, "Hey."
She jumped a little and turned to glare at him, "What are you doing?"
He opened his mouth to respond but Sokka and Tina walked up, leading Zuko between them, his hands chained behind his back. He did not look too happy about it either.
Aang followed slowly behind, making sure to walk clear around Zuko to Alex, not making eye contact with the prince.
Sokka looked at Luke intently until Alex figured out what was wrong.
"Oh yes, that reminds me. What were you saying Luke?"
He blinked, "Oh, I just wanted to say thank you for—"
Within a second Haku walked up and clamped Luke's hands behind him.
He looked at them all, "What are you doing?" he asked her.
She stared at him without emotion, "You're still our captive, I'm not taking any chances." She looked at Haku, "shall we head out?"
He nodded and took the lead at the head to the party, "alright, let's get moving, we have a lot of ground to cover and not much time!"
