Summary: Bending. What's that? There was no such thing. Until now. Recently, Ozai, a scientist that researches supernatural controls of the elements, discovered four teenagers who were gifted with such powers. Zuko – a teen who discovers he can bend flames to his will. Katara – a teen that discovers her powers over the oceans, rivers and lakes a little too late. Aang – a teenage monk who discovers he has the ability to control air. Toph – a blind, yet powerful teenager who possesses the mastery to manipulate the earth as well as having the aptitude to sense even the slightest seismic activity.

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Bending Origin

Chapter 8 – Another Dream

By xAvatarLovex

Katara's P.O.V.

I was back in the conference room again from…was it yesterday? It seemed so long ago, with everything that was going on. I peered at the vent in which Zuko sat last time. I hoped that he was there. At least he could be with me in my dreams, even if not in real life.

I felt foolish for hoping but after I stared at that spot for a long time, he seemed to be, once again, dressed inappropriately and was clambering hastily into the vent so he could see more.

Feeling self-conscious, I looked down. Once again, I was dressed in that sleek, black uniform that was tight around my body.

Looking up, I smiled, looking into his eyes. In his eyes, I saw curiosity and pleasure.

Foolishly, I dreamed again. I hoped that the pleasure was because he was seeing me. Of course not! I scolded myself, trying to think straight.

As I shook my head, the large doors opened to find the man I recognized to be Ozai, flanked by two burly bodyguards enter the room and take a seat at the head of the table. Moments later, more people filed in.

I could see Sokka.

My heart shattered as I saw the admiration in his eyes, which, no doubt, was meant for Ozai. I had no idea how I knew Sokka was my long-lost brother. I just felt a strange connection towards him that I use to feel for Aang. It was brotherly love. After Sokka disappeared from my life, I had been told that Sokka had died in a tragic fishing accident although not much detail was given.

He was evil. He had turned against his family and friends to become one of them. One of the 'evil ones.' No doubt Ozai had offered him a lot!

A lot he would never be able to give.

Right then and there, I decided to stop Ozai myself. Or with the help of Zuko. Enlisting the help of him wouldn't be too bad since he was the first one suspicious. If he agreed to help, then we do it together. If not, well, I'll go alone.

Of course he would help you, an irritating voice in my head told me, he loves you.

I quickly shut out that voice and listened intently to the conversation below.

"Sokka," Ozai called, "have you got any more information yet?"

"No Sir," Sokka replied timidly.

"Very well. Please find something, anything, before next week otherwise there may be consequences," Ozai threatened in a clear and calm but manipulative voice, "anybody else got anything?"

There was a shake of heads from the others in the room.

"Meeting dismissed," Ozai called.

Everyone got up and with a small scrape of chairs, they were out the door.

Ozai sighed, "Stupid child."

I immediately noticed that he was talking about Sokka. Firstly, he was the only child in the room and, well, there was no other possibility.

I realised that I would not have much chance to talk to Zuko and since he was still there, I dashed quickly over to where he was.

I arrived quicker than I would have thought possible but since it was a dream, I was not as surprised as I should have been. Well, more insights then dreams.

Zuko stifled a gasp as I approached him.

"It's alright," I soothed, "I just wanted to ask you something."

"Mmhmm…" he mumbled, not concentrating.

"Zuko!" I hissed, "this is important."

"Oh! Right, go on…"

"I was going to ask if you would like to help me in defeating Ozai. We will have to put up a charade from the others. I don't want Aang to help. He ruins everything in my life. He already has. The only thing I have left is you. I thought maybe Toph would know anyway so we could involve her. She's not half as bad. She's actually kinda funny!"

"Hell yeah! Mission defeat Ozai! Toph can be in if you want, by the way," he added at the end. Unfortunately, we had to end the moment and pinch ourselves before Ozai discovered us as Zuko seemed to talk a little too loudly.

I hoped that he would remember what happened tonight from watching those people converse, not that it was much of a conversation, to me asking for his help.

He had to remember. We didn't have much time. I wouldn't be allowed by that brat of a monk to visit Zuko much anymore.

I just had to hope that this was like last time.

A/N: There you have it folks! A little short, I'm sorry but I wanted to get something up and I didn't know what else to put. So sorry for not updating in so long. See you next time I update! =) Please review!

-xAvatarLovex