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Azula isn't dead…yet. I couldn't bring myself to have another character go. So for right now, she is in severe coma. If you haven't guessed, Koh stole her inner fire (spirit). But her physical self is still remains and is still alive, but barely.


Book 4 Air

Chapter 93 Exceptional

"Her body is here but her soul is missing…" a man said as he examined the princess on the bed.

"Missing?" Ursa asked confused and concerned.

"So, she isn't dead?" Ursa asked with a hint of hope in her voice as the doctor turned his head to the woman. "No, her vital signs are still functioning normally. But, she is no longer here with us, in a spiritual sense at least." The doctor said as he pulled away from the bed.

Ursa then sighed in despair. "Is there any thing you can do?" Ursa asked as the man lowered his head.

"No…It is impossible to help her at this point…Unfortunately the same thing happened to her great grandfather, Lord Sozin." The doctor said as Ursa gasped.

"Why wasn't it mentioned to the royal family?!" Ursa asked upset by the new information.

'I thought he passed away in his sleep…' Ursa thought as she then listened to the doctor speak.

"There was nothing the physician's could do. So they reported his death as a natural cause of old age." The doctor said ashamed for keeping the records a secret to the royal family for generations.

"I never thought the same thing would ever happen again. But it seems princess Azula has fallen victim to this terrible condition." The man said as he bowed his head in respect.

"She was a true prodigy…" an aged voice said with sadness as two women were seen entering the room.

"May her soul rest in peace…" the other old woman said as turned to her sister.

The councils stood on the edge of Azula's bed where her near lifeless body laid. Lo and Li prayed a silent pray before chanting an ancient script, customary for the passing of a royal member of the family.

Ursa was seen with her head lowered and hair passed her shoulders as she prayed lightly. Just then a Sage entered the room, "Should I ask Fire Lord Zuko for any approval, your highness?" The Sage asked Ursa as she lifted her head.

"No…I want to see how long she will last…Until the doctor confirms her death. She will not be cremated yet, however, please prepare a standby for the memorial. Allow the councils to announce her fate to the public." Ursa said in a monotone and regal voice as the Sage bowed his head then left.

The two older women looked at the princess Ursa. They're hearts went out for the grieving woman. Who not only lost her husband but will soon lose her daughter as well. It was a grave day indeed.

"Thank you Lo and Li for your services to my daughter. Training her and offering your guidance." Ursa said as she bowed her head to the councils. The women bowed their heads back in both respect and honor.

Ursa lifted her head as she then narrowed her eyes, "How was my husband's memorial?" Ursa asked as the two older women bowed their heads lower.

"Forgive us, Your Highness…But the decision was never made." Lo and Li both said at the same time.

Ursa's eyes darken slightly before she spoke out. "Then please asked the Sage to prepare two memorials…I want them both to be cremated together." Ursa said as she took a step forward and walked lightly on her toes, gracefully towards the door before leaving the room. The councils watched with sadness as Ursa closed the door lightly behind her.


The sight of four teens was seen as they walked along the vestibule to get some fresh air. The cool breeze felt crisp along their faces. All were deep in thought, troubled by the attack and rumors of the mad disease terrorizing the nation and its people. The dark shadows some called it, causing the person to go mad in a matter of days.

Aang of course didn't by such rumors. He knew it was Koh. But Aang had no idea how to find him. How do you find a spirit in the world of the living?

Aang recalled the spirit's form. The body of an enormous centipede like creature with a head that changes into many different faces; the poor victims' faces that he stole and uses as his own.

"Where would I hide if I was like a centipede?" Aang mumbled loud out as Toph turned to the airbender.

"Somewhere dark…" Toph answered as Aang jumped.

"Uh?" Aang questioned oblivious that he spoke his thoughts out loud.

"You said, 'where would I hide if I was like a centipede?' Centipede's are nocturnal…So my guess is…He'll be hiding somewhere dark." Toph said fully aware of who Aang was thinking about. Toph then shivered as she recalled the abnormal feeling of the spirit wrapping his segment body around her and the sight of his hideous and scary form.

Sokka and Suki turned their heads, intrigued by their friend's knowledge about certain creatures.

"What are you talking about Toph?" Sokka asked as Aang spoke.

"She's talking about Koh." Aang said sternly as the young water tribe man and Kyoshian woman looked at each other before looking at Aang.

"You mean the spirit is a centipede?" Suki asked as Sokka chuckled.

"He doesn't sound so dangerous to me…Oh no, it's a spooky little worm thing." Sokka mocked as he wiggled his fingers laughing. Toph then gave a serious look as she spoke firmly.

"He's not like a normal centipede…He enormous in size, probably bigger than fully grown saber-tooth moose-lion…No, even bigger than that! Twice as big!" Toph exclaimed as she recalled her visions of the spirit.

"Well if that's true…Then he shouldn't be so hard to find." Sokka said as he rubbed his chin.

"So then why hasn't anyone seen him?!" Aang lightly shouted, becoming impatient and angry.

"More people are going crazy and even dying! We have to find him and stop him!" Aang said passionately as Toph then lightly placed her hand on his shoulder.

"And we will…It's just going to take some time before we figure out where though…" Toph said in a calming tone, relaxing the tensed airbender.

"Maybe Iroh or one of the generals has more leads than we do…" Suki said as Sokka hummed lightly before adding in.

"Hmm…Even so…Aang is right though…The more we wait. The more likely someone else will become a victim." Sokka said as he narrowed his eyes.

The four friends thought in silence as they were then interrupted by Iroh who was seen walking up to them.

"Ah, I found you…Good, now I have something I think you all will enjoy." Iroh said as he placed his hands together and smiled.

The four friends all blinked and as confusion was seen on their faces, the old general beamed.

"Come with me, I'll show you your presents." Iroh said as he turned and walked down the vestibule.

"Presents!? You got us presents!" Sokka exclaimed with joy as Suki giggled and Toph sighed in annoyance.

"Oh joy…" Toph said with sarcasm as Aang chuckled.

"Yes, now come on…" Iroh said as he stopped briefly before continuing on down the hall as he entered into the palace.

The four friends looked at one another then followed the old man, wondering what surprises awaited them.


"I know what he is and what he's capable of…" Mai said seriously as the waterbender and Fire Lord listened to Mai talk about the evil spirit Koh.

"He can talk into people's minds including my own…" Mai said as she closed her eyes.

"He gives suggests that causes you to have no choice but to follow them. Perhaps out of fear or desire, I'm not sure…" Mai said as Zuko spoke.

"What did he say to you, Mai?" Zuko asked as Mai opened her eyes.

"He ordered me to kill Katara and then I will be able to be with you forever…" Mai said as she opened up honestly.

"But after I saw the look of fear in your eyes. I knew I couldn't do it. I couldn't reason with Koh's suggestions. Even if it means to sacrifice my own happiness…I know I could never be with you." Mai said as she lowered her head, her long bangs covered her eyes.

"So you were able to fight back Koh's suggestions." Katara said repeating the solution.

"Yes…But I don't think Azula is strong enough to fight his power." Mai said as Zuko's eyes widen.

"So it was Koh controlling her…" Zuko said out loud as Mai nodded her head.

"I'm sure he is controlling more than just Azula. Koh will do whatever it takes to gain power in the palace." Mai said as Katara narrowed her eyes in thought.

"So would that mean…Anyone would be a suspect?" Katara said as Zuko narrowed his eyes.

"No doubt…" Zuko said agreeing with the idea.

"Wait so then Sho must have been controlled as well!" Katara exclaimed as Zuko tilted his head.

"General Sho?" Zuko questioned.

"Yes…Didn't you know? He attacked us in the dining room. I-I was able to stop him with the help of General Jee." Katara said as Mai then spoke.

"Who was he trying to attack?" Mai asked as Katara's eyes then widen.

"Aang!"


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