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"Sokka, look out!" Katara cried, whipping the creature between the eyes with her waterbending. It turned away from her brother and prepared to attack her. Sokkas boomerang struck the creature in the side, and fell to the ground. The Greeble gave no indication that it'd even felt the attack. Sokka grunted, taking his club and charging. Right before he could hit its leg, the creature spun around and batted him roughly away with its paw. Sokka landed hard on the ground, struggling to rise. Katara gasped as she saw Aang, hoping that he could save them. But as her attention was diverted, she didn't see the Greeble charge her and Sokka until they were falling over the Cliffside. Katara screamed as they plummeted down, clutching her brother. With fierce determination on his face, Sokka put his hand to the cliffs and grabbed a ledge. His arm felt like it would tear out of its socket as there fall stopped so abruptly. He grunted with the effort before pulling himself and Katara onto the ledge. They'd hoped to find a path or something, but it's was just, a ledge. A small hole in the side of the cliffs.

"Great,now what?" He said. Looking over its edge, he saw the huge fall that had yet to come. Suddenly, a puff of dust appeared from below. The greeble must have hit the ground. Katara sat down and pulled her legs into her chest, thinking. A few minutes passed, when suddenly a furry form appeared next to them.

"Appa!" Katara cried, jumping onto his back. Sokka slowly climbed up the bison before sitting in its saddle.

"Boy are we glad to see you!" Sokka said. Appa grunted in response and flew upwards, back towards the cliffs. As he landed, Kataras eyes bugged and her mouth dropped. Half the forest was blackened and burnt. Fire Nation. She thought, not knowing that it had been Aang who'd done that.

Sokka looked at the ground, seeing Aangs body imprint from where he'd lain. Moving around, he saw the footprints of the fire nation."Katara, the Fire Nation has Aang!" He said. Katara felt the tears swelling up in her eyes, how could they get him back? Sokka grabbed her arm and they began following the footprints, Appa close behind. Suddenly, a white form flew out of the woods and landed on Sokkas face, clutching it for dear life.

"AHHHHHHHHHHHHH."Sokka screamed, running around and waving his arms wildly.
"Get it off!Get it off!" Katara grabbed her waterskin and shot a small wave at Sokkas face, not sure of what was clinging to it. The water drenched Sokka, but made what was holding him fall to the ground. A sour expression was on his face as he glared at Katara.

"Momo!" She said, gathering the lemur in her arms.
"How can you hug him, he just attacked me!" Sokka yelled,shaking his fist angrily.
"He was just scared."Katara snapped, leaping to the small creatures defense. They continued to follow the footprints until they reached the shore. Looking out into the ocean,Katara saw the black dot that was a ship.

"Sokka, look!" She said, pointing.
"We have to help Aang!" With that, she leapt ontop off Appa.

"What, your just going to land a ten ton flying bison on Zukos ship, walk to Aangs cell, unlock it and break the chains, then lead his back to Appa and fly away,hoping no one saw you?"Sokka demanded.

"We have to help him!"

"And we will, but we need a plan!"Sokka said, trying to reason with his sister.
"Lets just follow them for a while, then we'll get Aang."He suggested. Katara sighed, then slowly nodded her head. Both of them climbed atop Appa, and Sokka grabbed the reigns.

"Yip Yip!" Appa grunted and took off, speeding after the ship. With a small tug on the reigns, he flew upwards, hidden by the clouds. Now, they just needed a plan

"Great, what does he want?" Zuko asked aloud, a sour expression on his face. The young prince stood at the bow of his ship, golden eyes overlooking the ocean. They were already having enough problems, as the engine on their ship had failed. Black smoke was pouring from it, more then usual from the coal intake. Zhaos ship was growing close, signaling for them to stop. Hands folded behind his back, an arrogant Zhao calming strode to the edge of his own ship.

"Prince Zuko, you are not to be in these waters without the avatar, it seems that I shall have to place you under arrest."

Zhao said, a smug grin on his face. Zuko wanted to go over there and blast it off. His face widened in surprise as the admiral spoke, then scowled.

"We have the avatar, now let us pass!" At this, Zhaos expression grew to an even smugger point. I He has just delivered me the avatar, how pleased the fire lord shall be when I bring back the boy /i , he thought to himself.

"It seems that you are having some difficulties with your ship, would you like a ride back to the fire nation?" Zhao said, his evil tone hidden by innocence.

"We'll manage, now be on your way!" Zuko demanded, growing impatient. He knew that Zhao just wanted the avatar and the glory to himself. Suddenly, he felt a hand being placed on his shoulder. turning, he saw Iroh standing behind him.

"We would appreciate a ride home Admiral Zhao."He said, a calm expression on his face. Zuko clenched his fists tightly, gritting his teeth with rage.

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Aang had caused no commotion when the fire nation soldiers came and removed him from his cell. He raised no hand when he was chained to a new wall. He was simply a ragh doll, unmoving and uncaring. Zhao found this very odd, though he found it for his favor. They had planned on drugging the boy, but seeing his state, decided against it. After all, it wouldn't be necessary.

Aang slumped against the wall in his cell, thinking of Katara. Why didn't he save them? Why didn't he jump after them! Aang cursed, blaming himself for their deaths. i Katara wouldnt want you to live like this, chained to the fire nation walls. /i , his mind said. Aang sighed and stood up, the short chains not giving him enough room to stretch. Suddenly, he heard the sound of approaching footsteps.

The doorknob twisted open as Admiral Zhao strode in, a triumphant smile upon his face. Aang looked at him, his own face twisted with misery.

"I see you've made no foolish escape plots yet, a smart move. We are in the middle of the ocean, where are you to go?"Zhao said, trying to break the boy. Aang said nothing, just gazed at the man. Zhao seemed pleased at his lack of resistance, yet annoyed with his silent treatment. He raised an eyebrow before walking closer to the chained child.

"The fire lord will be pleased to hear that I brought him the avatar, perhaps even another promotion thanks to you. Good job boy, for with me at a higher rank the fire nation will end this war once and for all."At this, Aang did look up angrily.

"The fire nation will never win."He insisted.Zhao looked amused as he spoke,

"Oh, wont it? The only thing that stood in its way was a boy. And that boy is now its prisoner." Zhao said, finishing with an evil smirk. Aang began struggling against his chains, trying to break loose. Yet they gave no way, and finally he just leaned against the wall.

"Why are you trying to escape? Even if you do, the fire nation will hunt you down again. You're just a child. You cant save the world, you couldn't even save your friends." Yes, Zhao had heard of the deaths of his companions. As he spoke, Aang once more felt tears threatening to overflow his face. He hung his head in defeat as the pleased admiral left. i He's right, your just a kid. You cant save anyone.You couldnt save your friends, and you cant even save yourself. Give up. Your people are gone, your all alone in the world. There is no one out there that cares about you.Face it /i . At this, Aang once more broke out into tears.

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Zuko swore angrily as he paced back and forth in his room. A knock on the door came, but he was in noo mood for visitors.

"Go away."He demanded, but the door opened anyways. Angry, he assumed a firebending pose, wishing to vent his rage on the idiot who'd dare to intrude. He straightened himself, seeing that if was his uncle.

"Zuko, do not worry. The avatar is your prize." Iroh assumed his nephew, knowing what was wrong.

"Zhao will try and claim him for himself, the snake." Zuko argued.

"He can try, but he will not succeed."