Zutara-Princess: According to one of my reveiwers, Keys of darkness, the king's name is Kuei. Thankies! R&R
The Fallen Kingdom
Will Zuko Learn who to trust?
Azula tapped her fingers along the arm of the throne impatiently. Where are they?!
Zuko stood in his place. He hadn't moved since he was told his honor was back. Hmmmmm...
"Zuko, would mind taking the throne for me?" he nearly jumped at the sound of her voice, but regained his posture momentarily.
"Ex-excuse me?" He looked incredulous.
"Would you mind taking the throne for me? I must find those foolish agents," she stood, "and punish them."
"Wh-why me?" he stuttered. Azula would never have trusted him with such power, even if he did have his honor...
"Well, if I leave, the throne is open to anyone, and I'd much rather it be you while I'm gone."
He stood silently.
"Well?" Azula's voice drawled.
"Of-of course," he sat in the grand chair, but shifted uncomortably. Sitting on a rock wasn't very easy to get used to, no matter how beautifully it was decorated.
The Fire Princess looked at him for a moment.
"Born to rule, Zuko, you must have been. Royalty suits you," Azula said before leaving.
Zuko flushed lightly at the complement, unseen by Azula, thankfully. But something was wrong...something he couldn't quite put his finger on...
There was only one thing he could think of, Azula always lies, the chant he'd easily memorized and thought of ever so often when he was little. Azula always lies...
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Aang landed Appa silently. Ever since Katara's outburst, nobody had dare spoken a word.
He jumped from the large bison and started toward the edge of the wall. He looked back at his friends.
"King Kuei, I promise, I will get your city back," he waved, before hopping over the edge and directing his glider towards the upper ring.
Katara didn't object, but slid off quietly, while the rest of the group was occupied.
Toph looked up, sensing her absence, but kept her mouth closed. Instead, she held out her arm for Momo, and when he was securly on her shoulder, she sneaked after Katara as quickly as possible.
Sokka and his majesty waved to Aang, and then turned to find the sky bison all alone.
Kuei looked puzzled, "Where'd everybody go?"
Sokka shrugged and hopped on, quickly followed by the king.
"Let's go find em'," Sokka sighed, "Yip yip!"
Zutara-Princess: 'Nother short chapter, sorry guys, I'm just very hungry...my stomach is growling as we speak.
Now, answer my question, if you dare,
Open your eyes, read it and speak,
Tell me the answer to that question there:
Why does a mouse squeak?
(really????)
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