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Revelation

Without warning, Zuko leapt forward giving out a low cry. His face twisted into a thing of pure malice as white-hot fames burst forth from the palms of his hands. Thrusting flaming fists into the masked faces of the Fire Nation soldiers, several were sent sprawling with loud cries of pain into the river currents. Their limp bodies were swiftly carried away through what was once a calming and pristine landscape. It resembled fighting with dolls, nameless faces that were so easily wasted.

Other soldiers advanced quickly, taking their fallen comrades' places, and returning Zuko's vicious blows. The young man dodged left and struck one of his opponents in the side of the head with the crackling flames originating from his airborne foot. Zuko quickly jumped in the air as he had many times during sparring practice and inhaled deeply, controlling the violent fire pelting the men below.

There were no more than six or seven soldiers so it took him no time at all to take them all out. Zuko landed crouched, brow furrowed, fists clenched tightly at his side, panting. He stood, mildly embarrassed that his Nation wouldn't send anyone better to capture its ex-Prince. Zuko quickly spun around when he remembered Iroh, but when he did, he saw his uncle staring at the back of the cloaked figure-standing above the motionless and smoldering bodies of nearly fifteen Fire Nation soldiers. Zuko abruptly wiped his brow and strode over to Iroh's side. "You know…he is very good," Iroh began. "He had those men knocked out before even you did!" he laughed.

"Uncle, this is hardly a time for jokes! Come on, there are bound to be more troops, if I know my sister," Zuko's last word dripped with venom. But, just then, the figure turned and made its way over to Zuko and Iroh. Its face was masked by the shadow the hood cast. The body suddenly dropped to its knees, causing Zuko to take a step back in confusion, and lifted its hood.

"Prince Zuko, I have finally found you…" the figure was a girl.