One more chapter (I think) before Book 2 will start!
This chapter, and then next, I dedicate to my friend Mandy who is my inspiration for Kanya.
Disclaimer: Don't own ATLA
Sokka walked next to Princess Yue around the canals of the tribe.
"So they don't have palaces in the Southern Tribe?" she asked him.
Sokka stopped walking, "Are you kidding? I grew up in a block of ice." He responded with a chuckle.
Yue smiled and took a step closer to Sokka, resting her hand on his shoulder. She then quickly pulled away, "we can't do this, it's wrong" she said.
Sokka sighed, "I think you need to come meet Appa" he said and then led her off to where the bison was being cared for. He helped her onto the saddle and they took off over the buildings and waterways.
"I can't believe you do this every day" Yue gushed as she took in the sights and feeling of flying. "It's kinda chilly though" she said as she scooted up against Sokka and blushed.
Sokka looked over at the princess and blushed at how close they were. He leaned forward and they kissed lightly before they both pulled back.
Yue looked to the sky and watched the snow fall, but something wasn't right, the snow began to fall black. Sokka cupped his hand to catch a few flakes, "soot" he said as he turned Appa around and headed back to the ground. "The Fire Nation is on their way here, and it looks like it is a lot of ships" he explained.
After they landed Yue started to walk away from Sokka, "where are you going?" he asked.
"I really can't see you anymore, I have feelings for you and it hurts too much and it's too confusing to be around you" she responded before running off into the city.
Aang, Kanya and Katara met up with Sokka to go hear an announcement from the Chief. Aang could tell that something was off with Sokka, he wasn't his usual goofy self. Kanya also sensed that the enemy was nearby and this announcement from the chief would not be good news.
"The day we have feared for so long has arrived. The Fire Nation is on our doorstep.. Now, as we approach the battle for our existence, I call upon the great spirits! Spirit of the Ocean! Spirit of the Moon! Be with us!" the Chief said. "Able-bodied warriors and benders we need all of you to help fight" he continued.
Everyone stood and began to assemble and prepare for battle. Sokka went with the warriors to go on a dangerous mission for the chief. Kanya couldn't take her eyes off her little brother, she was more afraid than anyone that he might not return.
Aang, Kanya and Katara went together with the benders to listen to what they would need to do.
Aang and Kanya then separated from the benders to prepare Appa for battle and discuss their strategies together.
The first fireball started the battle and shook the wall of the water stronghold. A few ships were in close range and each loading a fireball into their catapults. Katara and Sokka were together near the wall with the warriors and benders. Aang and Kanya were waiting on Appa's back to start fighting.
"Yip yip" Aang called as the next two fireballs flew through the air and made contact with the wall. The bison flew through the air towards the front Fire Navy ship. Simultaneously the Avatars jumped off of Appa and used their gliders to get close to the ships.
Aang used his airbending and Kanya her waterbending to stop the catapults. Appa flew back to pick them up as the waterbenders iced over the ship. They flew high up over the water and took in the sight of the numerous Fire Navy ships.
"Aang! Kanya!" Katara called as she saw Appa fly into view. Both Avatars look exhausted and discouraged. Princess Yue and Katara rushed over to talk with them about the battle.
"We took out dozens of Fire Navy ships but more just kept coming" Aang explained.
"We can't fight them all" Kanya put in as she leaned back and slid down to the ground.
"You have to! You are the Avatars" Yue responded desperately.
Aang sunk down next to Kanya and rested his head on his knees, feeling the pressure of the entire Water Tribe on his shoulders.
Zuko left his large ship behind and look a very small canoe into the battle after the Fire Navy retreated a few yards back.
The Prince had to find a way into the stronghold to get to the Avatars. He met land and stopped his boat scanning the area for a way in. he saw a few turtle seals dive into a pool of water and went to see where they were coming up for air.
The full moon rose high over the Water Tribe, Yue studied it as she stood with Katara and the two Avatars. "The legends say the moon was the first waterbender. Our ancestors saw how it pushed and pulled the tides and learned how to do it themselves." The Princess told them. " Our strength comes from the Spirit of the Moon, our life comes from the Spirit of the Ocean. They work together to keep balance."
"The spirits!" Aang exclaimed as he and Kanya stood back up.
"Maybe we can get them to help us" Kanya finished his thought.
Yue was confused, she looked between the three friends as all their faces lit up.
"The Avatar is the bridge between our world and the Spirit World. Aang and Kanya can talk to them!" Katara explained to the Princess. "But, last time you got to the Spirit World by accident. How are you going to get there this time?" Katara asked.
"Follow me" Yue replied as she led them through the city and into the depths of it. "I can take you to the most spiritual place in the Water Tribe" she said she they all tumbled through a door and into a grassy serene area.
Aang and Kanya walked over to the side of the pool and watched two fish swim back and forth. They sat facing one another and began to meditate.
After a while Aang's arrows began to glow and Kanya's eyes also turned into glowing blue orbs.
"I think they're crossing over" Katara whispered excitedly, Yue smiled and then turned to see an soaking intruder walking towards them.
"No!" Katara screamed as she followed Yue's gaze and saw Prince Zuko walking toward her.
"Just give me the Avatars and I won't hurt you" Zuko said, not taking his eyes off of Kanya's glowing orbs.
"You cannot have Aang or my sister!" Katara replied as she sent a water whip flying at the fire Prince. A fight began as Zuko blocked the water and sent fire flying towards Katara. After a while Katara's strength began to dwindle as Zuko's power grew stronger.
"Sunrise" Zuko growled as he finally felt that he could overthrow the waterbender. He sent a blast at the girl who was caught off balance and was thrown across the room. Her head hit a pole as she landed and she was knocked out.
Zuko threw Kanya over his shoulder and dragged Aang behind him as he left the Spirit Oasis.
Katara woke up and immediately turned to look at the place where she had last seen Aang and Kanya. The Oasis was empty, "Aang! Kanya!" she screamed helplessly as Appa flew down and two figures jumped off and ran to her.
"Where are they? Where's Zuko?" Sokka demanded as he and Yue helped Katara to stand up.
"He took them, he took them both" Katara responded sadly.
Sokka's face contorted into a look of pain. 'If he hurts Kanya I will kill him!' he thought.
"Where could he have gone?" Yue wondered as they looked out at the Fire Navy advancing towards them.
Zuko struggled to carry the Avatars through the storm. He tried not to be rough with Aang, but all his strength was going towards keeping Kanya on his shoulder.
He made his way towards a cave and started to build a fire to keep them warm.
"I don't know what to do" he said aloud, "I want my honor back but I don't know if I can turn you in" he continued to speak towards Kanya's body.
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