Chapter 4: Aang's Secret Revealed

The next few days were calm Aang would come visit him and they talk and tell jokes sometimes Aang spent the day In the court of Miracles either entertaining the younger children of the court or helping anyone who needed help. Today however was different. Today he would learn the truth about his friend and eventually he would learn things about himself that he didn't know.

He found Aang that day on the balcony, staring at the streets below, a far away look on his face. The 16-year-old approached his friend looking down at the city below. Aang what wrong? You look sad. Aang let out a sigh. I…I guess I just miss my friends, that's all.

Quasimodo nodded. Aang talked about his friends a lot, he never mentioned there names though, but then again he never asked. Though he did mention one friend. A girl. What was her name again. Kateri ? No Katara that's what he called her. When ever he talked about her he started to tear up and he would always change the subject so his friend wouldn't cry.

Whoever she is he must really love her. Like when he had once been in love with Esmeralda. He still felt his heart ache every time he thought about it. Would anyone ever love him? Most girls as soon as they saw him ran away screaming. Though there where some people who were nice to him there where a lot that weren't so friendly.

Suddenly Aang's saddened expression turned to one of surprise. "Aang, what is it?" I thought is saw….You thought you saw her, didn't you? Aang nodded. "Then go after her, what are still hanging around here for?" Aang ran for the door to the stairs then turned to look at his friend.

Don't worry about me "ill be fine, now go, he said enthusiastically. Aang grinned and ran down the stairs. Quasimodo smiled. The least I can do is help my friend find the girl he loves. It might make me feal a little bit better about…...He sighed and looked up at the bells. I think Ill polish the bells. That always calms me down.

Meanwhile Aang walked through the crowd looking for any sign of her. I know I saw Katara I'm not dreaming I cant be. Suddenly someone pulled him into an ally way. Aang struggled in the persons grip until he heard a familiar voice.

"Aang its just me." Aang turned to see Katara standing behind him. He threw his arms around her and hugged her relieved to see her. How did you find me. "We found a portal that led to here. It took us a while to find but it was worth it." "Wait?" We? Everyone's here. Well not everyone. Just me and Sokka and Toph and Zuko.

My dad and the others stayed behind. I'm glad to see you, said Aang hugging her again. What I don't get is how? "Aang how did you know about that portal?" You wouldn't have jumped in the water unless you knew it was there? Aang told her about his first time here and about his new friends including Quasi.

"He built a whole model of the city out of wood even people. Its pretty impressive come on I'll show you." Aang. "we cant we have to go." Aang looked confused. What? Why? Katara looked up a serious expression on her face. When you jumped into the water Azula dove in after you. What! And your telling me this know. Suddenly Aang eyes widened in horror.

Aang what wrong. "If Azula's been here this whole time it means she's been spying on me, which means….She knows about Quasi!" Aang took off, running toward the cathedral Aang wait! Katara shouted as she chased after Aang.

"I have to reach him before she does!" "This is all my fault my friends in danger because of me!" I have to stop her! I have to stop Azula!

Quasimodo stood up in the rafters polishing the bells later on that evening. when heard footsteps. He turned his head to see a beautiful young women with long black hair walk into the loft. "Hello?" Is anyone here? Quasimodo quietly and carefully climbed down onto the floor below him.

I'm looking for my brother and I was told you knew him. Brother? Who was she referring to. When he didn't reply she spoke again. His names Aang. He's about this tall, brown hair, has an arrow on his head.

Quasimodo stared at the beautiful young women. She was beautiful but, there was something off about her. He didn't know what it was but something about her sent a morbid shudder down his spine.

"Aang's not here right now." He's not the women said. That's unfortunate, can you tell me where he is so I can find him. "Its been so long since I've seen my brother." Something wasn't right about this strange girl. There was something…...Dark about her. A voice in his head screamed don't tell her anything, but then again, he really didn't know where Aang was so it wouldn't make much of a difference.

I…...I don't know where he is but if you want to wait, I'm sure he'll be back soon. "Your hiding something from me arnt you?" What? No, I…...Don't lie she said the sweetness gone from her voice. "Tell me where he ran off to," she growled. Aang doesn't have a sister, does he.

She smirked you're a cleaver one arnt you. Yes I'm not his sister. Who are you. That doesn't matter, tell me where he is and ill leave you alone, that's all I ask. As she moved closer to where he stood, He saw the glint of a dagger in the fading sunlight as the sun sank beneath the horizon.

He stepped back alarmed. "Just tell me what want to know and I'll leave." I told you he's not here. Well that's a shame perhaps he'll come back quicker when he realizes his friends in danger. He sidestepped the knife grazing his ear before impaling itself in a beam.

"Oh don't, worry the knife was just to scare you, If I wanted to kill you, I would just do this." She balled her hand into a fist and punched the air, as she did this a ball of blue flames shot from her hand and ignited the wooden floor in front of him, revealing his disfigured form to her. She smirked at him enjoying the look of terror and disbelief on his face.

Hmm…. So the rumors are true your even uglier than I thought you would be. He starred at still with a look of disbelief. He looked at the flames then back at her. What? "You look surprised. Surly he told…." She grinned. "He didn't tell you did he?" Well some friend his. He's been lying to you from the start he. "Azula!" "Leave him alone" Quasi turned to see Aang standing behind her.

Well. Well. We were just talking about you. With one swift move she wrapped her arm around his throat she held out her hand in front of his face a flame igniting in the palm of her hand. Drop your staff or I kill him. "Please Azula don't do this!" NOW! Aang obeyed dropping his staff.

She released Quasimodo who fell to floor. She sent a fire ball sailing his way. Aang! Quasimodo shouted. but before Aang could get hurt he ducked out of the way and grabbed his staff. With a swing of his staff a strong gust of wind knocked hr back.

Quasimodo stared at his friend in shock. Aang. Aang didn't answer him instead he walked over toward a bucket of water. He raised his hand and a tendril of water rose from the bucket. With a splash the water landed on the fire putting it out.

A-Aang. "come on lets go" He said grabbing his friends hand. they ran down the stairs and out the door. He could here someone chasing after them. He didn't even bother to look back, he already knew who was chasing them.

When he was sure they had lost her, he stopped Aang. "Aang stop." " We cant stop, we have to keep moving." "Aang please, your my friend!" "Just tell me what's going on?" Who was that girl and what did she want with you, and how did you….?

Aang sighed. "Its along story." Aang, please just tell me the truth. Aang told him a shortened version of who he was and why he was being hunted. Quasimodo stared at him in disbelief. His friend was from world where people could control the different elements of nature and there was a portal to it hidden in the city this whole time?

And this girl who had chased after them she was the daughter of a tyrant king, and his friend could control all 4 elements and he was expected to defeat this "Fire lord" It was all to much. I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner. Its ok.

Aang's widened. He turned to look where he was looking and saw Azula Standing not far from them, her hair was a mess, and she had a crazed look in her eyes. "There you are." Come on they ran ducking through alleys and narrow streets until somehow, they ended up back in the square in front of Notre dame.

Quasi saw a group of kids his and Aang's age standing near the wooden stage they used for the feast of fools. They were waving at them trying to call them over they were calling Aang's name. Its my friends Quasi could here Azula's manic laughter getting closer and closer. Go Aang, go with your friends. "I'll distract her run!" What? "No, your my friend to!" Come with me! "Aang you need to go." "Don't worry about me ill be fine." The preteen hugged his friend. I'll miss you. Me to. Me to.

Suddenly quasi caught something out of the corner of his eye. He saw Azula standing not far from them a chain in her hand. She the chain was glowing red hot. She swung the chain around and around, faster, and faster. He moved Aang out of the way as he pushed him back.

Instead of wrapping around Aang like she planed the chain wrapped around his neck instead. He screamed in pain. With a hard yank of the chain she sent him flying back. The chain becoming tighter around his throat.

Quasi! Quasimodo looked up at Aang with pleading eyes. GO! He shouted. He watched as Aang and his friends disappeared from view. "Well that was unexpected." How foolishly brave of you. To take your friends place. No matter He'll come to free you and when he does….YOU'LL NEVER GET AANG! He shouted fighting to tear the chain off his neck. She pulled on the chain causing it to tighten.

He gave a chocked gasp. She smirked. That's better. She whistled and suddenly a soldier appeared from the darkness. More followed. What is your Order Princess the guard dressed in black and red armor said.

Take him back through the portal on the other side of the river. While your there the captain to set a course for the Fire Nation. She turned to another soldier. Send word to my father. Tell him I'm coming home and I'm bringing a very interesting gift, she said smirking at him.

The guards chained his arms behind his back. They forced him to stand. One of the guards pushed him forward. Come on freak move! He didn't fight instead he obeyed after all what could he do. He was a prisoner now. He glared back at Azula who merely smirked at him.

"What would they do to him?" He didn't think they where planning on killing him otherwise he would be dead already. He could see a light shining in the distance. That must be the portal. As they got closer, he could see somewhat of what was on the other side.

Don't worry about me Aang I'll find you again my friend. I'll escape that's a promise! He closed his eyes against the blinding light of the portal as he was dragged through into another world.