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Here's the next chapter!

Well about the vote in the last chapter there was 1 vote for Zuko&Katara and 1 vote for Aang and Katara. We need a tie breaker. :)



"We can't let that happen."said Katara firmly.

"Yeah but then what do we do? Just give ourselves up to Azula?"cried Zuko.

"Well...that's what we did with you."Aang said with a shrug. They all looked at him. "Maybe it could work again."said Aang.

"There is one problem with that."said Zuko and Sokka at the same time. They exchanged looks.

"What?"asked Katara.

"Do you want to go first?"asked Sokka.

"No no, you go first."said Zuko almost looking amused.

"She's evil."said Sokka holding up 1 finger.

"She doesn't know what the terms compassion, and merciful mean."said Zuko, Sokka now held up two fingers.

"She's heartless."said Sokka putting a third finger up.

"She doesn't care about anyone but herself."said Zuko.

"Do we really need to continue?"asked Sokka showing them the five fingers he held up.

"That's not entirely true."said Iroh.

"Your her uncle you have to think nice of her."said Sokka.

"Alright alright. Surrendering ourselves wouldn't work. Than what do we do? We lose either way. If she gets captured then the fire lord will send an army and destroy the north pole. If she doesn't get captured she will probably destroy the north pole anyway!"cried Aang. Zuko began pacing not sure of what to do.

"Well if we captured her, how would the fire lord find out?"asked Sokka after some time.

"By not receiving any word from her or her crew."said Iroh.

"Well what if we capture them and write fake letters, or force her to write letters?"asked Sokka.

"No good. Someone would figure out the north water tribe was holding the fire lord's daughter. Word gets around fast."said Aang.

"Yeah but...that would take time."said Sokka. They all looked at him.

"Yeah so?"asked Katara.

"What if we capture her, have her and Zhao write fake letters, while Aang learns water bending. I mean sure the fire lord will find out- in time. But if we keep it secret enough, it should give Aang enough time to master water bending, or at least learn a decent amount.So when word gets out, we will take off. Then we tell Caleb to let her go. So she will chase after us, and no harm done to the North Pole."said Sokka. They were silent thinking this idea over.

"It's crazy."said Katara finally.

"But it may work."said Iroh with a smile.


"And that's the plan."said Sokka. He was explaining their plan to Caleb. They were all sitting around his hut drinking tea to the great pleasure of Iroh. Aang seemed distracted. He was looking at the wall his eyes glazed over.

"Is he alright?"MaKala asked Zuko.

"He's the avatar. Who knows."Zuko muttered darkly. The idea of his sister being captured by a bunch of northern water peasants didn't exactly tickle him pink. Sure she was cruel, and evil but she was still royal blood and should be treated as such. "

Zukermuh can I talk to you alone for a minute?"asked Caleb looking at Zuko. Zuko blinked confused. What did he just call me? Zuko thought, than he remembered Aang's stupid name for him. Zuko nodded shooting another glare at the air bender not that he noticed. Caleb walked out of the hut and held the door open for Zuko. Zuko stepped out his ember colored eyes scanning his surroundings. He was getting sick of the white. It was nearly blinding. And the cold. The village wasn't that big. About twenty huts in all, there were ice walls surrounding the village for protection but that was about it. The only nice thing about it, not matching the peasant look like the rest of the village,was a small ice temple to the north.

"So what did you want to talk about?"Zuko asked.

"Your a warrior are you not? I already asked Sokka- I'd like the both of you to help my people fight of the fire nation princess. Your plan may work but Aang will have to learn quickly. I already contacted our best water bender to teach Aang- and Katara as well."said Caleb with a warm smile.

"Sure I'll help you. But...uh I can't water bend."said Zuko.

"But you can fight, no?"said Caleb. Zuko smiled almost darkly.

"I can fight."he said with a smirk.


Zuko frowned looking at the water bending fighting armor he would have to wear. He frowned in distaste. Sokka slipped it on looking proud.

"Sokka."said Zuko.

"Hm?"Sokka asked as he admired himself in the water bending uniform.

"Why is it you can't water bend?"asked Zuko. Sokka looked thoughtful.

"I don't know. I've never been able to. I guess some people have it and some don't. But I don't need it. I've got along fine with out it."said Sokka.

"I know that feeling."Zuko muttered.

"What do you mean? Your all high and mighty Mr.Fire bender."said Sokka.

"When I was young, my father thought I'd never be able to fire bend. Like my mother."said Zuko. Sokka looked at him.

"Our mother couldn't water bend either."said Sokka looking outside.

"Do you miss her?"Zuko asked.

"Everyday."Sokka replied. Zuko frowned once more at his uniform than slipped it on. He wasn't used to getting along with Sokka. Sokka was always very distant from him, hard to trust a fire bender who was after you he supposed. But now they were bonding. It was odd, but they had more in common then they thought. A horn was heard.

"That's our signal. Time to fight."said Sokka. Zuko nodded and the two walked out with other water benders who were standing at the walls of the city ready. An army of fire benders were marching towards them from shore. Azula was in the lead followed by Ryu, but Zhao was no where to be seen. As they walked to the other water benders he saw Katara scowling. Woman weren't allowed to fight and Katara wasn't happy about that.

"I'll be right there."Zuko said. Sokka nodded and went to the line of defense. Zuko walked over to Katara who was standing next to MaKala.

"Good luck Zukermuh!"said MaKala with a smile. Zuko just nodded.

"Where's the avatar?"Zuko asked.

"Some day you will learn his name."said Katara with a laugh. She looked into the hut.

"He seems to be in a trance. We could really use his help to fight the fire benders but he wont snap out of it."said MaKala with a small frown. Katara sighed. Zuko walked closer to her.

"If you want to fight, than fight."Zuko whispered quietly into her ear slipping a mask into Katara's hand. Katara looked at him. Zuko gave her a small, unreadable look gave a nod to MaKala and ran to catch up with Sokka. Katara hid the mask behind her back.

"I don't feel so well...I think I'll lay down."Katara said.

"Alright. I'll try to snap Aang out of it."said MaKala. Katara walked into the boy's hut and found some left over water bending armor. She put it on than looked at the mask. It was the blue spirit mask. She put it on.

"Going to fight are you?"said a voice. Katara jumped and turned around. Varvara was standing there her light blue eyes darkening a bit.

"Er yes. That's what we warriors do!"said Katara in a rough voice sounding like a boy around Aang's age who's voice hadn't changed yet.

"I know it's you Katara."said Varvara.

"How do you know my name?"asked Katara.

"Everyone around here does."said the young girl with a shrug. She looked at the ceiling. "In the northern water tribe woman are forbidden to fight. They can learn to fight, but never do they fight in war. They learn to fight for self defense. The only thing woman around here do for battle is heal."said Varvara.

"Yeah well lucky for me, I'm not from around here. So I'm going to go fight. Whether they like it or not."said Katara marching towards the door.

"I wont tell anyone. I'd rather like to fight myself. But I have more important things to do."said Varvara. Katara looked at her.

"Good luck."said Varvara walking out of the hut and towards the hut Aang sat in, unmoving eyes unfocused and glazed over. Katara was worried about Aang. He wasn't in meditation, but he wasn't there. It was creepy, even creepy for Aang. She would have to worry about her friend later. She ran out of the hut and to the line of defense. She stood next to Sokka and Zuko. The fire benders were almost there now. A small smile tugged at Zuko's lips when he looked at her but he looked away quickly. Sokka didn't give her a second look.

"Lets make this more interesting."said Zuko. Sokka looked at him.

"More interesting?"Sokka asked. Zuko actually smiled.

"Lets see who can take down more fire benders."Zuko said. Sokka smiled.

"Your on!"He cried happily ready for this new challenge. He looked around. "Where's Aang?"Sokka asked.

"He's still out of it."muttered Zuko. They fell silent. The fire benders had reached them. The fire benders, and water benders stared at each other silently. Each army waiting for the command to attack. Azula scanned them. Her eyes fell on Katara than Zuko. She frowned as if confused but smiled cruelly.

"You water benders are harboring the Avatar and his friends. Hand him over and no harm will come to you."Azula said loudly. Caleb frowned darkly.

"Get out of here while you still have the chance!"Caleb barked. Azula paid the chief of the village no attention.

"Maybe you don't know."she said calmly. "One of the avatar's friends, is Prince Zuko. Scar on his face? I'm sure you've seen him. Now I just can't understand why you would ever help a fire bender..."said Azula.

"You liar!"yelled Caleb. Azula smiled darkly and held out her hand. Ryu began digging through his armor and pulled out a piece of paper. On it was Prince Zuko. It was a wanted sign. On it, it said his name clearly. Caleb looked at the ground closing his eyes. Zuko took a step back preparing to run if things got ugly.

"If you won't give me the avatar, give me Prince Zuko and I'll leave never to return."Azula said.

"And why should we believe you?"Katara said in her best boy voice. Several people looked at her. Sokka blinked."Shouldn't the Avatar be more important to capture than the prince? The avatar is a much larger threat to the fire nation than the prince! You wont leave until you have the avatar!"cried Katara. Muttering went through the crowd of water benders. Azula's eyes darted to Caleb than at Katara.

"I gave you a chance."Azula said and looked to her men.

"I don't like this."Sokka muttered.

"ATTACK!"Azula yelled.


Iroh frowned looking out the window. He had a bad feeling about this battle. He looked over to Aang.

"Is he in the spirit world?"asked MaKala. She had left to feed Appa. Momo sat on her shoulder looking at Aang curiously.

"I don't know. From information I gathered, he would be glowing and in his meditation form if he were."said Iroh circling around Aang. Aang stared blankly at the wall.

"Sokka said this is weird even for him."said MaKala sadly. The door opened and Varvara stepped in. Momo looked at her and immediately jumped off MaKala's shoulder and onto Varvara's.

"Well! He seems to like you!"said Iroh with a smile to the little girl. The little girl smiled slightly and sat in front of Aang. MaKala and Iroh looked at her curiously. Varvara studied Aang as if interested. Iroh looked at the girl strangely. MaKala noticed the look. He walked outside and motioned her to follow. MaKala stepped out side peering out. The battle had begun. She shuddered.

"There is something different about that little girl."said Iroh.

"Yes. She is rather strange."MaKala agreed. Iroh shook his head.

"She's connected to the spirit world."said Iroh after some thought. MaKala blinked in shock.

"What?"she cried.

"I'm sure of it!"Iroh said looking back at the hut.

"Wait your saying that she's a spirit?"asked MaKala. Iroh shook his head.

"No. She's not a spirit. But she's connected to the spirit world, like the avatar. You can feel it in both their presence."said Iroh thinking. MaKala frowned.

"But I thought only the avatar could be connected to both this world and the spirit world. I've never seen her travel to the spirit world like it's described as Aang does."said MaKala.

"There are different ways to connect to the spirit world.I'm sure she's never traveled there- unless she almost died or something like that."Iroh said stroking his beard. They were both shocked into silence as a huge white light shot out from the top of the hut Aang and Varvara were both in. MaKala took a step back in shock. The white light beam shot out from the hut far up into the clouds.

"What's happening?"Cried MaKala.