Zuko
Things had been going well on Ember Island. It was nice to be away from the council and the palace, to relax, especially for Katara. We decided that when we went away on vacations Katara would get to cook. The kitchens staff at the palace would let Katara into the kitchen but wouldn't ever really let her do any actual cooking, which annoyed Katara and earned me at least an hour of ranting. So the deal was made, no palace cooks on vacations. Every morning she would get up at dawn with me and we would go to the market together, never forgetting to get plenty of meat for Sokka. Then we would come back and she would start breakfast for everyone as I went to go look over my paperwork. It was a nice system. This morning however was different; an urgent message had come in from Uncle who I had asked to oversee things while I was away. The messenger was urgent that it be hand delivered to me. I came out of my study as my guard told me of the situation. The man was tired and must have sailed all night.
"What is it?" I asked.
"A message for you my Lord from Lord Iroh, he gave me strict instructions that this message should be placed directly into your hands my Lord." He said as he bowed.
"Rise, you have done well, go into the kitchens and find my wife, she will find some food and resting place for you, I may need you to carry a response."
"Thank you my Lord." He said and then walked to the kitchens.
I opened the letter confused as to what could be so important that my Uncle trusted it with no one.
Zuko, your sister has escaped from her cell. The guards are unsure as to her whereabouts. I fear for you and Katara nephew. The guards informed me that all she talked about was revenge on the water peasant. Please be careful my nephew.
With love, Iroh
No! Azula was on the loose. We had to return to the palace at once.
"Jang, Ji, start packing were leaving at once, ready the ship and crew and be prepared to board within the hour." I said to my guards.
"Yes my Lord." They aid in unison as they hurried off.
I ran into the house and then to the kitchen were Katara was feeding the messenger.
"Katara, hurry, go up to our room and start packing we must leave now!"
"Zuko, what is going on?" She asked worry in her eyes.
"Azula has escaped." Her eyes widened and she took off as fast as she could to wake to others.
The thing I had been worried about for months was finally happening, and with the birth date only two weeks away, our family was more vulnerable than ever.
Soooo sorry for the extremely, ridiculously LONG wait! I have two chapters written and hope to have more soon! Let me know what you think!