Aangs face remained downcast as he was marched towards his new cell. It was supposed to be unbreakable, impenetrable. Two feet thick steel walls, along with heavy and tight chains. It didn't sound to comforting. Yes, things seemed very bad for the world. The avatar was a broken spirit, the Fire Nation closing in on victory. It seemed a hopeless situation, but things aren't always what they seem.

Aang released a heavy sigh of sheer emotional pain. Lifting his head, he saw something that made him stop dead in his tracks. A good thirty feet in front of them a small group of fire benders were shoving two prisoners forwards towards their new cell. Aang gasped, realizing them to be none other then Sokka and Katara.

"Katara!" He cried, much to the surprise of the soldiers. He tore free of their grasp running to Katara. Her head turned slowly, the solemn expression being replaced by one of pure joy.

"Aang!" She yelled, breaking free herself and running towards him. The two meet, unable to hug because of the chains that bound them. Katara rested her head on his shoulder, and that seemed good enough for the both of them. For a moment, it seemed that everything was going to be ok.

Suddenly, a harsh hand pulled them apart. Aang swung around in rage, facing the soldiers, who stepped back in fear. His dull, lifeless eyes were gone, replaced by the determined, fiery eyes of a warrior. Giving a grunt, he jumped and sent a shock of air that blew the soldiers away. But it wasn't long until a small army of them had gathered, trying to apprehend the boy. Aang bravely fought them off, his arms still bound.

How dare they try and separate us! Aang, you've finally found Katara and Sokka! Theres still hope, and always will be

Yet Aangs rage only grew as the fire benders roughly grabbed Katara and Sokka and shoved them to the ground as they tried to subdue Aang. The rage of what had happened to him slowly began to take over Aang. Tattoos and eyes began to glow the eerie blue as he lost himself to the Avatar State. Fir encased him, though it brought him no harm. He was actually fire bending! The soldiers stared at him, stunned. Everything was still for a moment, before Aang unleashed the massive wave. It skimmed over the water tribe siblings, unharming them because they were laying flat.

However, the soldiers and city were not so lucky. Houses and trees fell under its enormous power, soldiers and fire bender knocked away, possibly killed. A look of rage was on Aangs face, which slowly faded along with his glowing. He began to fall to the earth. Katara ran over to him, while Sokka tried to unlock his cuffs with a pair of keys he'd swiped while the guards were fighting Aang. Finally freeing himself, he ran over and did the same to Katara.

The first thing she did was wrap her arms around Aang. He couldn't feel her as he was surrounded by darkness. But this seemed the happiest moment of her life; she finally had her family back. Sokka even seemed overjoyed to see Aang again, joining Katara.

"We need to get moving, where's Appa?" Sokka said finally, standing up. It was only a matter of time before more soldiers came. Katara nodded in agreement.

"I think I saw them take him somewhere over there." She said. Sokka bent down and picked up Aang, slinging him over his shoulder. Sokka wasn't as strong as Zuko, but Aang sure wasn't heavy.

The siblings rushed around the wall as they heard the angry shouts behind them.

"Hurry Sokka!" Katara called, trying desperately to find the flying bison. Rounding a corner they slid to a stop as they saw Appa, lying on the ground. A chain was wrapped around his neck, and shackles held all of his legs to the ground. Behind them, the shouts were growing louder.

"Oh come on." Sokka said. Luck just wasn't with them today. Running near Appa, Sokka began striking the chains as the great beast pulled against them. Katara shook her head and began to run through the near by shed, looking for a key. She bit her lip to keep from shouting as a shovel fell on her head. Grumbling unhappily, she smiled as she saw a small key hanging near the door. Grabbing it, she prayed that it would free Appa.

"Catch!" She said as she hurled the key to Sokka, who caught it and began working at the locks. To their relief, they gave way.

"Hurry!" Sokka cried as he carried Aang up onto Appas saddle. Suddenly, a large group of fire benders rounded the corner. Katara leapt onto Appas tail and ran up onto his back.

"Yip Yip!Yip Yip!" Sokka cried, urgently. Appa responded quickly taking off into the air before they were reached. Sokka gasped as the fire benders attempted to shoot them down, but Appa seemed well prepared and easily dodged the attacks.

"The Fire Lord will not be pleased." One soldier said as he watched the bison become a small dot in the distance.

"So Avatar, you think that you can defeat me?" The muscular form demanded.

"I know I can." Aang replied, unafraid. Yet that soon faded as the Avatar was beaten to a pulp by Ozai, yet again.

"Its over." Ozai said, standing above Aang. Drawing back, he sent a huge display of power charging at the boy. Aang put his arms up to try and protect himself, though it was useless. He screamed, knowing it was over.

"Aang, Aang!" Katara said, shaking Aang awake. Slowly, his large gray eyes blinked open. It took him a moment to recognize his surroundings.

"Ka-Katara?" He finally said.

"Aang! Your okay!" Katara said. Aang sat up, smiling for ear to ear. He thought he would burst with joy. Suddenly, they both wrapped their arms around each other in a tight hug. Neither wanted to let go, ever.

"Good to see you to." Sokka said, pretending to be hurt that he wasn't being greeted.

"Oh, I'm sorry." Aang said, playfully leaping over and hugging Sokka. For a moment, Sokka looked annoyed before giving in and allowing himself to be hugged. He could tell how happy Aang was.

"I thought you guys were…gone." Aang said, finally pulling away.

"Nah, I saved us." Sokka said, flexing his muscles.

"Don't be so modest." Katara snapped, folding her arms.

"I wont." Sokka replied. Aang smiled, just happy to hear their voices again, fighting or not. This seems like the perfect time to end my story, but lets add a little more shall we?

Aang turned to look at the sea, remembering Ozai. He was so powerful, so strong!

How am I going to defeat him?

Aang asked himself. Katara, sensing something was wrong, placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Aang, are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine."

"What's bothering you?"Katara asked. Aang considered not telling her, but knew that he might as well.

"I'm…scared. I fought Ozai back there, and I lost. I don't know if I can ever defeat him." Aang confessed. Katara smiled at him.

"Aang, he had an unfair advantage. I'm sure you put up a good fight, and you haven't even mastered the elements yet. It wasn't the right time to beat him. Someday you will, and you'll save the world. I know you can, I believe in you." She said. Aang looked up at her and smiled.

"Thanks Katara." He said. He knew that eventually he would have to face his destiny, eventually he would have to fight Ozai again. But right now, he was just happy to be alive and with his friends, his family.

The End

Well, that's the end of my first Fan fic! So sad at the beginning(… Anywas, tell me what you think! Flames are allowed, but only if you tell me how I can Improve, otherwise there just worthless. Perhaps a sequal will be coming…..who knows?

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Disclaimer- I of course do not own Avatar…darn