Book 4 Air

Chapter 15 Setting Sun

The howling sound of the wind pushing against the barred window chilled the prison cell to unbearable conditions for the fallen king. Wrapping his arms around his sleeveless shoulders and resting his head against the wall. Ozai closed his eyes, as the gentle sounds of birds chirping were heard in the distance.

'Ursa…' thought Ozai as his mind slowly started falling into the warmth of his memories…

The sound of fire crackling against the burning wood; the pleasant smile of a woman's lips; the soft caress of the silken sheets beneath his body.

'Ursa…' Ozai thought harder, trying to bring back the woman to his mind…

The garden came into view, the sun setting in the distance. Walking up to the figure in front of him, he tensed up.

Turning her head, Ursa smiled warmly.

"Why…" Ozai said coldly.

"Why did you commit such a crime? You knew the consequences…" Ozai said with a bitter tone.

Standing up Ursa walked to the Lord. "I did it for your son…" the woman said pridefully.

Anger flooded into the Lord's eyes, "You would risk your life for him?!" Ozai said in an outrage.

"Yes…Because he is a part of me…and a part of you…" Ursa said as her hand caressing Ozai's cheek tenderly.

For a minute, the Lord's eyes soften and his heart starting to melt once more... 'Why…Why must I care? Why should I care…?'

"Then go…I can not have you pay with your life…" Ozai said almost pleading for her to leave.

The woman's eyes glistened, "Ozai…" Ursa said in surprise of her husband's words.

"Hmm…There's the man I married…I was wondering where he went to…" Ursa said as she cupped the Lord's cup lovingly.

Gripping her hands and yanking them away the Lord nearly cried out harshly, "Go now!" Ozai said as he heard the guards marching from the hallway.

The woman lowered her hands down slowly then lifted them up over her head. Grabbing the hood from her cloak and pulling it over the top of her hair. Covering half of her face, shielding the unshed tears from her honey-gold eyes.

Looking at her husband's face one final time, Ursa then ran through the garden and out the gate, never once turning back.

Ozai then turned behind her direction. Facing the sun's last rays of light.

The sound of cricket-beetles soon played their melody while the sky became dark in a deep sapphire night. The wind blew a cool breeze as the pond stayed still like a mirror reflecting the vast sky of the heavens. All the while Ozai stood there, 'til the sun rose again-casting it's new ray of sunshine over the palace.

The quick sound of footsteps were heard as Ozai continued to watch the pond.

"Where is she?" called out the young prince's voice.

Ozai didn't say a word, as a single droplet fell into the pond, ripples danced along the waters surface.

"Ursa…Why did you curse me with him…?" Ozai said as he looked up at the ceiling.

"Ursa…I wonder…Are you still here among the living? Or could I join you…?" Ozai said low and almost hoarsely.

"Heh…it's a shame, of course I could not …I won't be by your side this time…" Ozai chuckled as he slowly closed his eyes.

"Ursa…Forgive me…" Ozai said as his eyes nearly tear up.

"Forgive me…" the fallen king whispered barely as his head drooped downward. A droplet hit the metal ground as the cell became quiet.


White clouds drifted over the bright morning sun, the Fire Nation town started they're morning day. Opening markets and small restaurants. The merchants selling their products-consumers wanting better deals. All the while a girl focused straight ahead the palaces gates… Walking through the busy streets of crowded people in the marketplace. Aeron steadily kept her ground as her secretly planned how she would bring the Fire Lord down.

Pacing, pushing, reaching pass the crowd... The closer she got to the gates, the more her heart raced.

Then she felt something…Like someone was watching her. Turning her head she saw two golden eyes staring at her...Seemly to be piercing into her soul.

A breeze flowed through the fabric; it swayed softly as the hood covered the woman's face, a wicked smirk curved across her face.

'This person…' Aeron thought as her eyes widen.

The crowd of people continued to walk by as the two women stood still. Time seemed to slow down as the other woman walked up to Aeron. The hooded figure now stood in front of her.

"I have a proposition for you…Daughter of the Shin-Ko Clan…" Azula whispered coolly.


The view of the morning sun's rays shining lazily across the ocean blue waters and orange-purple colored skies. The waves rolling and crashes against the sandy shores and rocks, as the ship reached on the southern coast. Releasing the huge double hook anchor into the depths of the sea, the guards brought Katara to the side boat.

Bracing the rope ladder, the waterbender climbed down to the boat rocking against the choppy waves.

Once settled in, she looked at the small summer house where the councils supposedly live.

The golden rims and red rooftops shimmered in the morning light, as the tall coconut trees swayed in the breeze.

Katara sighed with ease, 'Maybe this won't be so hard after all…' thought Katara as she smiled seeing the two old women come out of their home waving.


"Welcome young waterbender…" Li said as she and her sister bowed to Katara.

Katara bowed in return, "It is a pleasure to meet you…" Katara said.

Li and Lo both smiled, "Come we have much to do…" Lo and Li said at once.

The three women walked into the house. Once entering the summer home, Katara slightly tried to cover her nose. A strong odor of floral musk and bitter spices filled the room. 'It smells like 'old lady' in here…' thought Katara as she fought through the unpleasant smell.

Li and Lo turned to the girl, "Would you care for some tea, Miss Katara?" asked Lo.

"Oh, yes…Thank you." Katara said as she bowed.

Lo smiled and went to the kitchen. Li then opened the balcony doors to let the fresh air. She turned and started to speak, "I'll go check on my sister. Please wait here, Miss Katara." Lo said as she slowly made her way to the other room.

Katara finally relaxed, hunching her body slightly. She was so nervous, trying to be as proper as possible. Especially in the presence of such high ranked councils. She remembered last time she was involved with such members, like in the Earth Kingdom. Everything she did seemed disrespectful to General Fong and his men. Now she wanted to be more mature, she was after all 15 now.

Looking over Katara noted the strange design on the bed sheets as she walked over to the bedside.

'Orange seashells with a pink background…Hmm…at least it's soft…' thought Katara as she rubbed the cotton material.

'They have interesting taste in style.' Katara thought as she looked around the room cluttered with knick-knacks.

"Here's your tea, Miss Katara…" Li said as she walked into the room. Katara quickly turned around and smiled nervously.

"Ah…Thank you…" the waterbender said.

"So umm…If I might be as so bold to ask…But when are these tasks going to begin?" Katara asked as she lightly picked up her cup.

"Patience, young waterbender…" Li said as she looked at her sister with a mischievous look.

"You'll find out soon enough…" Lo said with a chuckle.

Katara blinked and slowly sipped her tea anxiously thinking about what they might have in store for her.


This chapter is based on what I think happened when little prince Zuko found out his mother was missing. I hope you enjoyed this! Please stay tune for Katara to face the difficult tasks ahead. Please review, it makes me write more!