Finding a Mother
Chapter Seven
Zuko and Ursa returned to camp later that night. For the very first time, Katara could see an actual sincere smile on Zuko's face. They sat down.
"We're going to need to get you two some Fire Nation disguises." Ursa said to Suki and Hakoda. "I know of a good place…"
The store clerk and the other clerks could only watch helplessly as Zuko and Ursa tightly bound them with ropes and the others looked through the isles.
"Hmm, I think I like this one." Suki gaped at a red dress.
"You like it?" Sokka asked flirtatiously. "Then it's on me."
"Oh, that's so kind of you."
Katara leaned against the wall, lost in her thoughts. She didn't know what to do. Part of her felt sorry for Zuko and all the pain he went through. The other part of her, however, still didn't trust him.
"Katara!" Katara looked up to see Ursa's smiling face. "Go tell Aang and Toph that they can come in and stop looking to see if anyone is coming."
Katara nodded and turned, but before she could take one step, Aang ran in, gripping Toph by the wrist.
"Someone's coming!" he warned. Aang, Toph and the others ran behind the counter to hide. Zuko gripped his swords tightly as he backed into the corner.
The man, War Minister Qin, ran into the room.
"I have news!" he yelled, right before the handle of Zuko's sword made contact with his head, making him fall to his knees. Zuko brought a blade to Qin's throat.
"The owner of this store is a little busy right now; you can always tell me." Zuko said threateningly.
"So, it's true. Prince Zuko has turned into a traitor."
"It depends on how you look at it." Zuko pressed the blade against Qin's throat even harder. "So, what do you have to tell me?"
"Fire Lord Azula has…"
"What?" Zuko asked angrily.
"Princess Azula has been announced as Fire Lord." Qin replied calmly. "And she has ordered for the execution of two traitors."
These words hit Zuko so hard that he didn't even realize that the blade of the sword sliced through the War Minister's throat.
"Mai…"
END CHAPTER