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Two moon's have passed, two full moons to go before the wedding. Katara has been nonstop, searching the library for all answers and explanations. So far, she hasn't found much, just something about an herb that makes the victim listen to whatever the master orders.
Aang and Toph returned to the Earth Kingdom some time ago, Mai to Omashu, leaving just Sokka, Suki, Ty Lee, Katara and Zuko. Ty Lee decided to stay with her new friends and to help the Kyoshi Warriors protect the Fire Lord.
"Katara, you're going to wear yourself out." Sokka complained when he saw his sister enter the dining room with her nose in yet another book.
Sitting next to Zuko, Katara ignored her brother and began drinking some water without looking up from the letters. Before she could turn the page, it was snatched out of her hands and hidden under the table on Zuko's lap.
"Hey!" Katara yelled, attempting to get her book back. "Give that back!"
"No," Zuko stuffed a fork full of meat into his mouth. "You need a break, eat."
"Fine," Katara picked up her fork and began stuffing her mouth full of food. The spicy meat burned her tongue for a minute before she got used to the taste.
"You said Sakida's blood was purple?" Ty Lee asked when she finished with her plate. Katara nodded, drinking down her water. "Have you researched about the Legend of Qiao?"
"The Legend of who now?" Sokka interrupted, spraying food all over his plate.
"The Legend of Qiao, she's an old mythical creature from the Fire Nation, she hypnotized men into believing there's no one else besides her. She tried taking over the world millions of years ago, but she was defeated by Tui and Agni, the fire and water gods." Zuko explained.
"Why not La, the ocean spirit?" Katara asked, ignoring the rest of her dinner.
"Tui and Agni were the moon and sun spirits," Ty Lee explained. "They stopped Qiao from destroying everything, they were also secretly in love."
"What?" Katara and Sokka gasped. "How is that possible? Tui and La were in love, before Tui was killed, now it's Yue and La."
"That was before La came into play," Zuko continued the story. "Before it was known as the 'ocean and moon spirits', it was known as 'Tui and Agni', the sun and moon."
"I never knew," Katara muttered.
"You don't suppose this, Qiao person had children?" Suki hinted, thinking about Sakida.
"That's impossible, right?" Sokka asked Zuko and Ty Lee, who seemed to know more about this legend than them.
"No, it's possible, it also might explain why Sakida has purple blood, and why she's got Hakoda under some sort of enchantment." Zuko looked over at Katara, who was looking back at him with fear in her eyes.
"How did you guys know about Qiao anyway?" Sokka asked, suspicious.
"My mother used to tell us stories about her, Azula used to scare me with them when we were children, but it never worked." Zuko explained.
"How do we stop her?" Sokka asked, looking at Katara, who was staring at her food in a daze.
"According to legend, Tui and La used their water and firebending to freeze her body, then use lightning to make it last. Qiao was sent to the bottom of the nearest ocean, just outside of the North Pole." Zuko added, giving them as much information as possible.
"So we have to kill Sakida, before she kills us." Katara spoke, startling the others. She's never killed anyone, but if it's to help break her father out of Sakida's grasp, she'll try her best.
"We know as much as we can about this family of demons, but we'll need to know more, I'll have a search for all information about Qiao and any decedents." Zuko promised, taking Katara's hand in his.
Standing, Zuko led Katara-who wasn't going to finish her dinner-to his room where they'll stay for the night. Just as they were about to enter, a messenger ran up and bowed, holding out a letter for Katara. It was wrapped in a blue ribbon with the water tribe insignia on it.
"Thank you," She smiled, walking into the room, unraveling as she went. It was a letter from her father.
Katara and Sokka,
We're hoping to see you soon at our wedding. The preparations for it are going great, everyone is getting excited. The Fire Lord and the rest of your friends are also invited, I'd love for the Avatar to attend the event. We're hoping that when you get this letter, you'll sail out as soon as you can. We understand if you're a little late, but I really wish to catch up with you before the wedding. I love you my little waterbender.
Chief Hakoda of the Southern Water Tribe
P.S: Ask Sokka if he would like to be my best man, I wish I could have asked in person, but I completely forgot about it.
"He wishes us to sail out as soon as we can." Katara placed the letter on a nearby dresser.
"I have a few meetings tomorrow, then I'll have my uncle watch over the throne while we're gone." Zuko hugged her from behind.
"What am I going to do?" Katara sighed, leaning back into Zuko's embrace. "How am I going to defeat her without my father hating me for life?"
"He won't hate you." Zuko murmured in her ear. "I'm sure once he found out the truth, he'll thank you greatly."
"I hope so." Zuko picked her up bridal style and carried her to the bed, lying down next to her.
"I love you." He said, kissing her lips.
"I love you too," She replied, kissing him back.
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