Authors Note-Hope your all enjoying the story so far. This chapter will be kinda short due to my said attempt at a cliff hanger.

Disclaimer-Avatar, don't own it…yet

"Alright, heres the plan..." Sokka began as he crossed his legs while sitting in Appas saddle. His voice was deep as he tried to sound important.

"We'll wait until dark, then get Appa to swim after the ship. We'll silently board it, have Appa follow us, and find Aang. Bust him out of his cell and hop back onto Appa." Sokka said, finishing by proudly holding his head higher.

"Thats the worst plan I've ever heard!"Katara argued, bringing his parade to an end.

"Unless you can think of a better one, its all we got."

Katara crossed her arms, showing her displeasure for such an ill-thought out plan. The fire nation was just going to catch them like they did Aang. But the fire nation didnt need them i alive /i . The thought made her shutter, and she quickly brushed it off. i We're coming Aang /i . She thought, trying to reach Aangs own mind. Appa quickly dove into the water, splashing Sokka. the dripping boy scowled and continued on. Grabbing the side of the ship, he found a ladder.

"Come on Katara, up the ladder." He orded, working his way up until he could peek over the top. He could see a few fire nation soldiers, but their back was to him. Silently, he tip toed towards the door of this ship in hopes of finding Aang.

Candles were all that lit the dark corriders as the siblings searched for their lost friend. It gave it a very eerie look, and everything had a shadow that came to life. Katara squeezed Sokkas hand as the shadows of men were seen approaching the corner. He quickly grabbed her and down the other hall. Sliding to a stop, he saw two soldiers gaurding a door.

"That must be Aang!"He whispered excitidly. But how were they supposed to get past the gaurds?
One of the soldiers heard Sokka whisper and softly elbowed the other, nodding towards the hall-way that they were hidden behind. Heading the opposite direction, he walked through the corriders until he stood behind the siblings, who were once agian peeking over the corner. Pointing his spear at them, he spoke.

"Freeze intruders." Sokka turned around, horrified. Seeing that it was only one gaurd, he swiftly pulled out his club and raised it above his head, ready to strike the man. Suddenly it was yanked out of his hands from behind. Turning around, he saw Zhao standing behind him, an unhappy look on his face. Katara began to grab from her water skin, but it was swiftly yanked away by the soldier. The fire benders who had been with Zhao quickly surronded the two, spears facing them.

"I suppose you thought that you could come in here and save your little friend. Take them to the west cells." He commanded his officers, a triumphant grin on his face. Turning to the gaurds in front of Aangs door, he whispered.

"Make sure the avatar doesnt discover that his friends are alive, I dont want him causing any trouble." He ordered. The only thing that kept the avatar behaving so, quietly, was the fact that he believed his friends dead. Striding out to the bow of his own ship, he saw the huge land mass that was the fire nation, they were here.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Aang didnt raise his head as he heard someone open the door to his cell, but knew that it was Zhao and his soldiers. An evil smirk crossed his face as he grabbed Aang by the collar.

"We're home." He said. The soldies unchained Aang and shackled his arms behind his back. Aang kept his head low as he walked off the ship, occansionaly being pushed by the impatient soldiers. A large crowd had gathered along side the ship to see the avatar. Following closly behind Zhao was Zuko and Iroh, keeping an eye on their prize. Aang didnt watch where they were going, mearly kept his eyes on the ground as they walked. At this point, a tight circle of firebenders were around him, ensuring that he couldnt escape.

Finally lifting his head, he gasped. Before him stood a huge palace, and he knew who it belonged to. Aang froze, afraid to go inside. A rough hand shoved him forwards and he marched on, bug-eyed, into the palace courtyard.

"So, this is the avatar? This child has eludded us for so long?" Aang heard an unearthly voice say. Chills went up his spine as he turned to see none other then the Fire Lord.