Author's Note: Here is it. The final chapter! Enjoy. - Fira
Forty-nine
Only a few hours had passed since the incident at the North Pole. Maya, Uncle, and Zuko were standing aboard the remains of a boat. All that was left was a measly single sail and the floor. They were all exhausted.
Zuko had met up with Maya and Uncle outside the city, after they had all spent way too much time looking for each other. Now, here they were, drifting on the sea. They had no food and no water, and little chance of getting back to a civilization that didn't hate them. Obviously, the Northern Water Tribe was out, as Zuko and Uncle were both Fire Nation, and half their city had been destroyed by the Fire Navy.
Maya opted to sit down, so that at the very least, she could rest her legs. Uncle sighed and began to try and work the sail somehow. While he was fiddling with the ropes, he said, "I'm surprised, Prince Zuko. Surprised that you are not at this very moment trying to capture the Avatar."
"I'm tired," Zuko replied.
Uncle came up to him and placed a hand on his shoulder. "Then you should rest. A man needs his rest."
Zuko's eyes closed and he lay down on the floor. Maya noticed he looked uneasy. She went over to him and lay down beside him. Briefly, he turned his head and gave a weary smile, and then he closed his eyes again and slept.
Maya tried to sleep as well. Before she fell asleep, she wondered where they were going. And she wondered if Zuko would ever figure out that chasing Aang wasn't the best thing in the world. She smiled. Zuko. Who would've thought? A Water Tribe-Fire Nation girl with the son of the Fire Lord. She still didn't quite believe it. She fell asleep, a smile on her lips.
Maya dreamed. It was a strange dream. There was a lot of fire involved. She was looking at a scene from the background. All she could see was a massive wall of fire on the far end of the room she was in, and a figure kneeling before it. Suddenly, the figure turned and looked at Maya. He smiled. It was Zuko, except he didn't have a scar. And the smile on his face was eerie and malicious. He came up to her, and when he spoke, it was with a girl's voice. He said, "I'm coming for you, Zuko."
END BOOK ONE
Author's Note: Okay, first I've got a few last minute people to thank: EvilWereWolf18, Stalona, nicole rae, xxfluffychickxx, and xxfluffyxx123.
Second, THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT OVER THE MONTHS! I can never say that enough. Seriously, guys. I love you all.
Third, I am currently on the eighth chapter of the next book. The next book is going to be called Refugees. In the description, I'll put Sequel to Maya. Look for it in the next couple of days. I might even upload it right after this. The chapters are going to be slightly longer. I'm trying really hard to put more detail, etc into them. I work hard for you guys! Jeez... I never thought I'd end up so popular. It's flattering.
So, remember: Next book is called Refugees. And I hope to see you all there!
Thank you. - Fira