Meanwhile, Team Avatar arrived at the Outer Wall and saw the drill.

Aang Pointed at the drill. "It's still there!"

Kuei was Shocked. "What is that?"

"It's a drill. A giant drill made by the Fire Nation to break through your walls." Sokka said.

The king looked horrified.

On top of the wall, they were looking down at the drill.

"I can't believe I never knew." He looked to his right as Kuei heard something.

Long Feng Appeared on an earth elevator with two Dai Li agents. "I can explain this, Your Majesty." Long Feng Walked toward the king. "This is nothing more than ... a construction project." Long Feng Gestured his hand to the drill.

Katara spoke Sarcastically. "Really? Then perhaps you could explain why there's a" Katara Pointed to the drill as Kuei followed to where she was pointed. Katara pointed to the Fire Nation insignia clearly shown on the drill. "Fire Nation insignia on your "construction project"."

The king looked at him suspiciously. "Well it's imported of course. You know you can't trust domestic machinery." Long Feng Looked at them worried. "Surely you don't believe these children instead of your most loyal attendant?"

Kuei Looked at Team Avatar and Long Feng. "Dai Li! Arrest Long Feng! I want him to stand trial for crimes against the Earth Kingdom."

Long Feng and Team Avatar looked shocked. The two agents behind Long Feng shared glances, launched shackles onto his arms and pulled him in.

"You can't arrest me! You all need me more than you know!" Long Feng was taken away.

Sokka spoke Happily. "Looks like Long Feng is long gone! Ha! Ah, yeah, I've been waiting to use that one.

Katara gave him an unimpressed look.

Xxx

That night at the Palace, the Earth King was talking with Team Avatar.

"I want to thank you, young heroes, for opening my eyes. All this time, what I thought was a great metropolis was merely a city of fools. And that makes me the king fool." Kuei Buried his face in one of his hands. "We're at war. With the Fire Nation."

"That's why we came to Ba Sing Se, Your Highness: Because we think you can help us end the war." Sokka said.

Momo climbed up Kuei's arm.

"We don't have much time. There's a comet coming this summer. Its energy will give the firebenders unbelievable strength. They'll be unstoppable." Aang said.

"But there is hope. Before the comet comes, we have a window of opportunity: A solar eclipse is coming. The sun will be completely blocked out by the moon, and the firebenders will be helpless." Sokka said.

"What are you suggesting, Sokka?" Kuei asked.

"That's the day we need to invade the Fire Nation." Sokka said. "The Day of Black Sun."

"I don't know. That would require moving troops out of Ba Sing Se. We'd be completely vulnerable." Kuei said.

"You're already vulnerable. The Fire Nation won't stop until Ba Sing Se falls. You can either sit back and wait for that to happen, or take the offensive and give yourself a fighting chance." Sokka said.

Kuei thought for a moment as everyone waited anxiously. "Very well. You have my support."

Team Avatar celebrated. Someone else arrived.

"Your Majesty." General How Walked up to Team Avatar and bowed to the king. "I apologize for the interruption."

Kuei spoke To Team Avatar. "This is General How. He's the leader of the Council of Five, my highest ranking generals."

"We searched Long Feng's office. I think we found something that will interest everybody." General How said.

Team Avatar looked at each other.

In Long Feng's office, a soldier was carrying a box of papers to the desk.

"There are secret files on everyone in Ba Sing Se. Including you kids." General How said.

"Secret files?" Aang said.

Kuei Took out a scroll and read the side. "Reiko Beifong." Kuei Handed the scroll to General How, who handed it to Reiko, who handed it to Katara.

Katara Opened the scroll and read it. "It's a letter from your mom. Your mom's here in the city. And she wants to see you." Reiko's eyes widened with shock.

"Long Feng intercepted our letters from home?" Reiko Shook her head. "That's just sad."

Kuei took out another scroll and handed it to Aang. "Aang?"

"This scroll was attached to the horn of your bison when the Dai Li captured it." General How said.

Aang Opened the scroll and read it. "It's from the Eastern Air Temple."

"Is there a letter for me and Sokka by any chance?" Katara asked hopefully.

Kuei Looked in the box. "I'm afraid not."

Sokka and Katara became downcast. "Oh."

"But there is an intelligence report that might interest you." General How Handed a scroll to Katara

Katara Opened the scroll and read it. "A small fleet of Water Tribe ships."

Sokka was Shocked and Appeared on Katara's side. "What? That could be Dad!"

Katara Read the report with excitement. "Protecting the mouth of Chameleon Bay." Her and Sokka's eyes widened. "Led by Hakoda." Katara and Sokka turned to each other in excitement. "It is Dad!"

Xxx

Meanwhile at the apartment, Iroh was pouring tea.

Kurai lifted her head. "I'm glad your awake now Zuko. I spent a lot of time in your Inner Heart."

"You should know that this is not a natural sickness, but that shouldn't stop you from enjoying tea." Iroh Feed Zuko the tea.

"What's happening?" Zuko said weakly.

"Your critical decision. What you did beneath that lake. It was in such conflict with your image of yourself that you are now at war within your own mind and body."

Kurai Fed Zuko more tea.

"You are in Chaos...your Inner Heart is in Chaos." Kurai worried.

"What's that mean?" Zuko Coughed continuously and lay down.

"You are going through a metamorphosis, my nephew. It will not be a pleasant experience, but when you come out of it," Iroh Took a cloth and wiped Zuko's head. "you will be the beautiful prince you were always meant to be."

"Yes, a wonderful prince." Kurai said. "The Fire Lord I dream of, the one I will be Fire Lady to."

She kissed him, comforting him.

One could only hope.