A/N-I am brining in some original characters of mine, and a few of my friends. This one in here is mine. So that is all I got to say....enjoy!

Chapter Four-

Zuko had fallen asleep on the long trip back to the North Pole. He had a dream. He was stuck in his palace, in his throne room. There was a battle going on outside. He had no idea who was fighting or what it was about. All he knew was he saw Mai on the other side of the room. He called to her, she didn't answer. He then tried to run to her, but it was worthless. Every time he took a step to her, she seemed to get farther away. Again he tried to call to her. It was then out of nowhere the whole room turned into the ocean, and Zuko was pulled down. He looked around him and realized there was no way out. Zuko's head snapped forward as he was Katara, treading water in front of him. She touched his cheek and smiled. Zuko then felt the water freeze up, and encase is body, slowly, starting from his feet and working it's way up. He looked up and Katara was gone…

The cold air sent a shock through Zuko's body as he jolted up. He let out a small yell as he did. Aang looked around.

"Hey, you woke up just in time!" Aang said with a smile. "I can see the gates to the Northern Water Tribe ahead!"

"Oh..." Zuko said rubbing his eyes, "Good."

Aang looked over at Zuko again. His mouth moved to the side, in confusion. "You were tossing and turning around a lot. Dreaming much?"

"What…oh yeah, not much really. Stupid things."

Aang laughed, "I know them alright." He laughed again, "What did you dream about?"

"Umm…Sokka…playing chess." He lied.

"Oh….Sounds funny."

Zuko gave a nervosa laugh. "Yeah…kinda was."

The huge ice gates opened up as Aang landed Appa down into the water. Swimming through the cannels people everywhere turned around and looked at who had arrived. Children smiled and ran along side. Aang had a bright smile on his face waving to everyone. Zuko just sat there, looking over all the people welcoming them.

They had made it up to the palace. Chief Arnook stepped down from the stairs and gave a smile to his two visitors. Aang and Zuko gave a bow.

"Welcome!" Arrnook said, "Avatar Aang, and Fire Lord Zuko."

"Zuko is just fine, Chief." Zuko said quickly.

"Understandable." He said, "Now, what brings you two to our tribe today?"

"Well, you see Chief Arrnook," Aang said, "Zuko had received a notice from his war minister about a danger rising in the Northern Water Tribe"

"Danger?" Arrnook said in almost shock.

"By the tone of your voice it seems like its news to you too." Zuko said as he folded his arms.

"I haven't heard anything no." Arrnook said shaking his head. He let out a sigh. "Let me take you to see one of our foreign minister. If anyone would have heard about this, he has."

Arnook lead them into the palace and through many halls. Every pillar they passed made entirely of ice. Everything was! Zuko did rarely make trips to the Northen Water Tribe. If anything was needed, they would come to him. Now he remembered why. Zuko hated the cold, it could be due to him being used to the Fire Nation and their warm summers and mild winters. It was bad enough he was not dressed for the city at all.

They had arrived at an ice door, Arnook knocked twice. "Yes, enter." Said a voice on the other side. And with a gentle push on the door, it opened.

A man was standing on the other side, his back turned to them. He was wearing a long blue cape with fur edges. The man slowly turned around. The man had a beard outlining his mouth. His hair was neatly combed back off his face and pulled back. Both his beard and hair had spots of gray throughout it. He has a very smug look on his face, and appeared to almost be looking down at Aang and Zuko.

"What can I do for you Chief."? He said.

"Minister Eija," Arnook said, "I would like to introduce you to Avatar Aang and Fire Lord Zuko."

It almost seemed the man's face light up at the mention of their names. He gave a small bow to them, "It is an honor to meet you, both of you."

"Likewise Sir Eija." Aang said retuning the bow.

"Please," He said holding up his hand, "Minister Eija." His mouth twisted into a smirk. "Now what have you come to ask me about?"

Aang looked up at Zuko, he cleared his throat. "Well," Zuko began, "A few days ago, I received word there was an danger rising in your tribe."

"Dear me." Eija said walking around the table, not taking his eyes off of Zuko. "What could possible this be about."

"Well, Sir…" Aang began, before being cut off by Eija putting his hand up. "Minister," Aang continued, "The news is that a group is rising up and plans to take down Fire Lord Zuko, here. And anyone who is affiliated with him. Including me."

"Umhm?"

Aang looked up to Zuko again and let out a sigh. "We want to know if you had heard anything about it at all? Seeing your position and all."

Eija walked back behind the desk and sat down. He clapped his hands together, and then pressed his two fingers up to his lips. His mouth still in the same smirk. "Well, I have not heard anything at all Avatar." Leaning forward, "I'll let you know if I ever do."

Aang and Zuko exchanged looks to one another, and then bowed to Eija, respectfully.

"Thank you Chief Arnook," Aang said as the left the room, and the palace. Aang hopped onto Appa and helped Zuko up. "Yip, Yip." He said as they took off. It was quiet for a bit.

"He knows something." Aang said suddenly.

"Oh yeah." Zuko responded nodding his head.