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Attack

"We're in the enemy's territory now. Whatever you do, Katara, don't leave my side."

"Don't worry, Aang, I've got your back. I wish I knew… I never thought that it would end up like this."

"You always have to be careful when it comes to votes like that. We balance on a knife point between peace and insanity."

Katara sighed. "I know." They crept along quietly, following the trail of destruction left behind in the enemy's wake.

"Aang?"

"Yes?"

"I don't think we can win this battle. They have greater numbers and an endless supply of weapons. Not to mention their limitless resources.

"I know. I was thinking the same thing. But maybe we'll get lucky…" Katara frowned, but didn't reply. The sounds of the battle were getting closer.

"I knew it was a bad idea to come here. And for Sokka to betray us like that! You'd think he'd understand!" Katara said after a few moments of silence.

"Don't dwell on it. There was nothing you could have done, Katara."

"I know, but still…"

As they neared their target, the noise grew louder and the destruction became more intense. They were dodging fallen objects and stepping lightly on broken pottery, hoping that the crunching of their boots didn't alert the enemy of their presence. They were very close now.

The enemy was just around the corner. Shouts and war cries echoed around them.

"Ready?" Aang mouthed to Katara who nodded in response. As they bravely turned the corner, they were assaulted on all sides with (what seemed like) hundreds of down-filled pillows.