Here is the new chapter up already. I hope it's better than the last.

Disclaimer: I do not own Avatar: The Last Airbender.

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Chapter 2: Complications

Not too far away from the gang two familiar firebenders were hidden within flowerpots travelling through the desert. (See episode desert for details.)

Tired, hungry, and cramped Zuko grumbled inaudibly under his breath. In order to get out of the desert him and his uncle were forced to hide inside flowerpots. Prince Zuko was the former prince of the fire nation before he was burned, banished, and became a fugitive. He had a large scar over his left eye given to him by his father. Next to him his uncle Iroh was softly humming a tune. Seemingly not bothered with the current seating arrangements. Iroh is a cheery old man who plays Pai Sho and loves to drink tea.

"Uncle tell me again why we are heading to Ba Sing Se, The EARTH Kingdom capital. If they find out we are firebenders we will not be allowed in."

"Aah- Zuko you must be logical. Ba Sing Se is the safest place to be. It is unbreakable to any fire nation troops. It is also filled with refugees so as long as we are not discovered we should be safe within the city." Iroh replied to Zuko with a lopsided grin.

With a lurch the flowerpots began to wobble on the cart it was on. In order to remain balanced the two firebenders had to kneel inside the pots.

Annoyed Zuko decided to pass the time by meditating. It would have been easier if not for the fact he was in a cramped flowerpot, on a cart, in the middle of the desert.

'This is going to be a long day…' Zuko thought when the cart gave another lurch.

Meanwhile the gang had just reached the end of the desert. Tufts of grass were more common and you could see the beginning of a forest in the distance.

Without warning the sand sailor stopped abruptly next to the forest. Sandbenders jumped out and began to unload the supplies. The gang looked around confused, but it was Sokka who spoke first.

"Why are we stopping? This isn't Ba Sing Se." Sokka questioned one of the sandbenders currently unloading. The addressed sandbender named Tian looked over at them surprised.

"Didn't we tell you earlier? The sand sailors can only transport us through the desert. The rest of the way you will have to travel on your own. The remaining distance to Ba Sing Se is a three day walk from here. We're sorry we cannot do more than give you the supplies we have."

Hearing this Aang jumped up and screamed, "Sorry! You promised to take us to Ba Sing Se. Appa could be traded or sold by the time we get there!"

Sokka walked up next to Aang and pointed a finger at Tian accusingly.

"You're the ones who took Appa in the first place. Now your telling us you can't bring us there?" Sokka screeched.

Distressed Tian muttered an apology while giving a low bow. He placed the packs of supplies upon the ground in front of them.

"You must think poorly of us now Avatar for what my son has done to your sky bison. I assure you he will be harshly dealt with to ensure this never happens again."

With that said Tian packed up his belongings and retreated with the other sandbenders on the sand sailor.

"What do we do now?" Katara asked.

"We walk Sugar Queen. We have a long way to go so lets get started." Toph answered lifting a pack onto her back.

Begrudgingly the others followed suit. Aang led the way towards the forest and on to Ba Sing Se.

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Zuko and Iroh were having problems of their own with the person pulling the cart. He told them he could only bring them to the edge of the desert. If he went any further someone would become suspicious of his actions. The cart driver apologized profusely and told them Ba Sing Se was a Three day walk to get there by foot.

"Can you at least supply an old man and his nephew supplies to last that long good sir?" Iroh requested.

"It would be my pleasure. It is my fault your in this predicament in the first place." The cart driver obliged kindly.

Zuko snorted and stomped towards the familiar forest with a heavy pack weighing him down. His uncle just sighed and jogged to catch up with his nephew.

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"Why don't we camp here tonight?" Katara suggested. "It looks peaceful."

Indeed it was. After walking for what seemed like hours the sun was beginning to set. Choosing a wide area devoid of trees the gang began to set up for the night.

"Where did Momo go?" Aang asked when everything was finished and set up.

"I think I saw him dart into the forest after a bug when we arrived." Sokka answered.

Under his breath he added. "I still think he would delicious if we cooked him though." Drooling slightly.

Katara opened her flask and promptly smacked Sokka with a water whip.

"Ouch! What was that for sis'?" Sokka whined rubbing his cheeks.

"For thinking of eating Momo!" Katara exclaimed.

"Don't worry Twinkletoes." Toph said. "That little lemur can take care of himself."

Oh how right she was.

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Back with Zuko and Iroh they were also setting up their tents for the night. Glancing disapprovingly at their supplies Zuko stood and went back into the forest to obtain more food.

" Be wary of fire nation spies lurking around here prince Zuko." Iroh warned Zuko protectively.

"I'm not a child anymore uncle. I know how to protect myself." Zuko scowled stalking off.

He was only walking around for a few minutes when he thought he heard a movement in the bushes.

SNAP!

After scanning the woods for anyone lurking about Zuko returned to his previous mission of finding food. He turned only to come face to face with…

A lemur.

Momo (who else) cocked his head to the side curiously while examining Zuko with wide eyes. Recognizing it as the Avatars lemur he hurled a fireball at it.

Now you would think that this would be a pretty stupid idea seeing as how he was in a forest. You would be right of course but something even funnier happened to distract Zuko from that fact. Funny to us not to Zuko though.

Startled by the fireball Momo jumped to the safest place away from the fire on instinct.

Right into Zukos face.

"Get off me you stupid monkey!" Zuko screamed while simultaneously trying to pull Momo off of him.

In fear Momo jumped off Zuko and flew away into the trees faster than his wings could carry him. Getting over his fury at the little winged demon Zuko smirked as realization dawned on him. If the Avatars lemur was here then so was the Avatar.

'Maybe this day won't be so awful after all.'

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O.K personally I think this chapter was better than the last. Next chapter is going to be filled with action so stay alert.

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