Still bored. My writing is at a huge block. I can't think of anything and I still have like ten of these not posted so I figure I'll get one more up. And does anyone know any good fics/books out there? If I don't come up with something to do I think I'll go insane! Don't own ATLA
Aang flew silently on his glider, heading for the palace city. He still had a bit before the eclipse but he wanted to hurry. He flew up the side of the volcano and dived in. Instantly he gasped, there was already a fight going on.
He could see two people on roofs as they fought with fire, one orange and one blue. Aang quickly dived down, landing on the ground to run towards the fighting was. He was able to run with no opposition and briefly wondered why nobody stopped him.
He then heard a cry and jumped to peek at a nearby roof. He gasped as he saw Zuko deflecting an attack from Azula, holding his arm as blood seeped out from his fingers. Azula smirked "Looks like dad was right, you are a failure" she taunted.
Zuko growled, launching a blast that startled Azula. She stepped back, stumbling a bit on a shingle. Zuko smirked "Looks like uncle was right, you don't check your surroundings in a fight" he said.
Azula smirked "Who cares what uncle fatso thinks? Oh yeah, I forgot that you were devoted to him. Let me guess, your going to follow in his steps and make tea and grow fat?" she taunted.
Zuko flinched but launched an attack at her. Aang raised an eyebrow in confusion, why were they fighting? Suddenly darkness over shrouded the valley and Aang's head jerked up at the eclipse, worry jolting through him. Zuko sneered, taking his broadswords out "So why are you here? Dad tell you to come while he hides like a coward?" he taunted.
Azula growled but couldn't do anything "As for a matter of fact dad thought I would be the best one to kill you while he went to a different city" she said.
Aang groaned, emotions running rampant. He could see the invasion force running over the rim of the volcano, entering the palace city. He shook his head in dismay, no matter what they failed, Ozai wasn't there.
Suddenly he heard a startled shout and looked up to see Zuko doubled over, a dagger in his stomach. Azula smirked and held up another dagger "Shame, dad was hoping to see your death but I guess that's not going to happen" she said.
She silently moved towards Zuko when she was blasted back by air currents. She looked over in shock as Aang leapt up, moving in front of Zuko who was struggling weakly. Azula smirked, looking at Zuko "oh look Zuzu, looks like dad has two reasons to kill you, treason and lying about the avatars death" she said.
Aang jolted in shock and heard a hiss behind him "If I remember correctly it was you who told him that" Zuko grunted, slowly moving to his feet.
Aang shot him a smile "Aang!" a voice called.
Aang looked away in shock to see Katara, Sokka, and Toph breaking from the invasion to run towards him. He then felt strong hands push him and he yelped, nearly stumbling off of the roof. Glancing back he saw two Dai Li agents by Azula and Zuko trapped against a wall, his hands held above him in rock cuffs.
Aang turned to Azula with a glare and his friends climbed up by him. Katara shot a look at Zuko "Did you already stop him?" she asked.
Aang shook his head, moving his wrist and the cuffs vanished, sending Zuko crashing to the ground with a pained hiss. He shot Aang a glare "You could have at least given me a warning" he said.
Aang shrugged before launching a blast of air at Azula who was defended by her agents. Zuko then ran forward, charging at one agent who stumbled back in shock before launching rock cuffs. Zuko gracefully dodged as Aang ran forward, knocking the other agent off the roof.
Sokka then tossed his boomerang towards the princess while Toph and Katara shot their respective elements at her, causing her to stumble with a snarl. She then began separating the energies as a lightning cackled to life in her hands. Instantly everyone prepared to defend themselves except Zuko who stood calmly as she looked towards him "Goodbye…brother" Azula spat.
She launched the lighting at him and the gang shouted in alarm as he stood with his eyes closed. Suddenly he lashed out, catching the lightning with his fingers before tossing it with his other hand at his sisters feet, making her fly back and hit another roof, knocking her unconscious. Zuko smirked "Looks like it's not you who should be saying goodbye" he said softly.
He then turned angrily to Aang "And what do you think your doing?" he asked, the sun once more shining brightly.
Aang gulped "Well it looked like you were on our side and doing badly" he said weakly.
Zuko sighed, turning away while pinching the bridge of his nose. He then looked up at the sky and something seemed to surprise him. Anxiously he turned to the gang "Look, my father fled to some town, this is a loss. They have stuff prepared, you guys can take off, you won't have trouble from me, but I have to go" he said, looking desperately at a large tower in the distance.
Katara narrowed his eyes dangerously and turned to Aang "How about this, you get everyone out of here and Toph and I will accompany Zuko so that he doesn't cause trouble" she said.
Aang nodded and Zuko sighed, motioning for the two to follow him as he quickly got off the roof, running as soon as his feet hit the ground. Katara and Toph quickly chased after him. As they ran Katara turned to Toph "Can you tell if he was lying?" she asked.
Toph frowned "I'm not sure. His heart was beating fast but I can't tell if it's a lie or he's worried about what ever is in that tower" she said.
Katara's eyes narrowed as they raced after the prince. They easily made their way to the tower and followed him in. Katara felt confusion at noticing they were in a prison. Suddenly Zuko turned a corner, running into a room "Uncle!" he shouted before freezing.
Katara and Toph followed him in, seeing an empty and ripped open cage with a guard on the floor. Zuko growled, lifting the guard by the front of his shirt so he was at eye level pinning him against the wall "Where. Is. He?" he snarled.
The man shivered in fright "he busted himself out! It was like a one man army" he muttered.
Zuko sighed, dropping the man on the floor "He got out…" he said, his expression almost giddy with relief.
Toph smiled as well before going up to him "We'd better hurry back" she said.
Zuko nodded, quickly following them with that smile still plastered on his face. Toph then smirked, falling into step with him "So you were going to free your uncle? What brought this on?" she asked.
Zuko's smile fell into a frown "Because…being home has made me realize that I was happier as a refugee and that this war has spread so much hatred and fear but it's wrong. The world needs to be balanced" he replied fervently.
Toph smirked "Someone's learned" she commented.
Zuko's frown deepened "No, not learned. Just figured out how to see" he said.
He then smiled lightly "I owe that much to uncle Iroh" he said.
He then turned to the two ladies who smiled lightly at each other "Now…I believe the avatar awaits" he said slyly.
Toph smiled and with quick movements she lifted the two up, earth bending them quickly until they reached Aang who smiled sadly "The subs were destroyed. The younger ones are going to the western air temple" he explained.
Tears formed in Katara's eyes but she nodded, pulling Zuko along with her. They easily took to the sky but before they vanished in the clouds Katara took one last look back and could have sworn she had seen her father waving.