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Zuko ducked as a fireball flew past his head "What the hell!?" He turned back around to see his sister storming towards him. His eyes widened before he tried not to laugh at her appearance, flowers and braids adorned her black hair.
They had spent a week in at the Air Temple and the young monks and acolytes had taken a special liking to the Fire Nation Princess, how that happened Zuko had no idea. No amount of threats or displays of firebending warded off the children and it annoyed his sister to no end.
"When are we getting off this forsaken island?" She demanded gripping the front of her brother's top glaring at him.
He smirked and removed her hand "Relax, before you decided to try burn my face off I was coming to let you know that we're leaving tomorrow morning."
Her glare never wavered "Good. I don't know how much more of this I can take, I'd rather be stuck with you on that damn boat."
"Hey!"
The next morning had and come much to Zuko's excitement. As much as he enjoyed being at the Southern Air Temple, he was ready to continue his mission. He was so close to the Southern Water Tribe, he could feel it. Tucking the map Avatar Aang gave him into the waistband of his pants, Zuko grabbed his bag and threw it over his shoulder making his way out of his room.
He made his way towards the courtyard where he spotted Avatar Aang and his sister waiting for him.
"Change of plans." Avatar Aang states with a wide smile.
Zuko rose an eyebrow "Change of plans?"
"I'm letting you borrow Appa for the remainder of your trip, you'll get to your destination quicker."
"Oh" Zuko was almost speechless, the Avatar has done so much more for the siblings than they expected "Thanks"
Aang smiles then brings a bision shaped whistle up to his lips, the high pitch sound echoed through the air.
A loud groan soon followed and Appa's large form appeared in the sky.
Aang whooped and whistled forwards his friend again, he could never grow tired of seeing the beast soar above him.
With a thud Appa landed in front of the three benders. Aang smiled and pet the front of Appa's nose "Hey buddy! Hope you're ready for the cold."
Appa groaned once more, only this time it was more of a grumble. Aang chuckled and turned to the siblings with a grin "He's all ready for you."
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Zuko took in a deep breath, inhaling the fresh air, flying had felt so exhilarating, nothing compared to the sailing he was used to.
He felt free.
His sister on the other hand wasn't fairing as much. He turned to see her leading her head off the side of the bison's saddle.
"How are you doing back there? Still looking a little green I see" he states chuckling
"Woah!" Zuko ducked to avoid the fireball aimed at his head "Can you stop with the fireballs!?"
Azula ignored him and leaned her head over the saddle once more, then noticed a small figure down below. Her guard immediately went up when she recognized the emblem on the familiar red flag.
They were being followed, if it's by Fire Nation she knew their father must have sent them. "Zuko." She called.
He moved off of the bisons head to see what his sister was staring at. His eyes widened once he recognized the ship. "Shit." He breathes out.
Quickly getting back on Appa's head he whipped the reigns "come on boy, get us out of here."
With a groan the beast began to speed up.
Down below the captain approached Commander Zhao "Sir, they have begun to speed up we don't have much time before they get away."
Zhao clasped his hands behind his back and continued to stare at the flying bison ahead of them "Bring them down Captain."
Azula continued to watch the ship below them cautiously, something didn't feel right. She noticed the rapid movement on the ships deck as catapults were brought from below. "Zuko, I think they're about-"
She didn't get a chance to finish her sentences as a large ball of flames flew towards them "Watch out!"
Zuko grunted and veered Appa to the left causing Azula to fall into the back of the saddle with their belongings falling onto her chest "oof, these damn assholes are going to get it."
She tries to stand as her brother avoided each fall ball coming their way, she glanced down to the ship where she spotting a familiar face, her eyes narrowed "Zhao. Of course this baffoon would be the cause of this."
"I can't shake them Zula." Zuko calls from the front.
'Think Azula.' She mutters to herself. There was one thing she could do to get those bastards off their tail.
Taking a deep breath in, she began to form the movements to bend lighting. She could feel the energy flowing through her body, the power surged through her veins. In a sudden movement she pointed her finger towards the ship, lightning coming from the tip. With a smirk she watched it hit the control room, sparks and flames consuming the part of the ship.
"Let's get out of here." She shouted towards her brother, her eyes never leaving Zhao, who merely glared back.
"Yip yip!" Zuko shouted urging the bison to ascend higher into the sky.
That night as they flew over the dark blue ocean, the warm air began to grow frigid as they grew closer and closer to the south, rather than think about the Southern Water Tribe, Zuko's thoughts were clouded by one question; Why were they attacked by their own people?
Zhao stood among the chaos of the ship, sailors and soldiers ran around the deck drowning out the fire from the control room, helped the wounded, as well as figuring out how to get the ship moving again.
With his hands clasped behind his back and a frown on his face facing the calm sea Zhao breathed in deeply controlling his anger. That Little Witch just had to be a fire bending prodigy and destroyed his ship.
Now he had to figure out a way to earn his promotion once more, here he thought capturing the royal siblings would be easy now he was going to have to bring in reinforcements, a person he really didn't want to involve in this mission, though his methods are odd, his results are uncanny.
"Sir?" His thoughts were interrupted by the Captain who's voice came from behind him, "What are your orders?"
With narrowed eyes he turned around to face the Captain " Get this damn ship to the nearest port, and send word to General Ozai, it's time to pay a visit to the Southern Water Tribe."
This time, those children would not get away.
This is a veryyyy short chapter, it was more of a filler but don't worry I'll make up for this chapter with the next! And I know I said Zuko and Azula would finally make it to the SWT this chapt, but it will DEF be next chapter!
Until Next Chapter!
