If it wasn't obvious already, Aang and I have been captured by the archers and taken to Zhao's fortress. If any of you are wondering if Aang went into the Avatar State when I fell unconscious, no he didn't because he saw that I was still breathing. This point of veiw starts off when I'm held captive in a chamber by Zhao. The next point of view is of the Blue Spirit after he had already broken into the fortess by hiding in a wagon.


The sound of a heavy metal door slam was able to start up my consciousness only to be greeted by aches and pains. I slowly opened my eyes and saw that I was in a metal empty chamber with fire ornaments everywhere, making it clear who was holding me captive. I tried moving my wrists and found that my arms were being held up by chained cuffs attached to one of the two metal polls beside me. My body still felt weak and exhausted but more so than I remembered. My mind was hazy and I felt incredibly light headed, something that I didn't experience before.

"Is our little princess enjoying the royal treatment?" I heard a familiar voice ask. I slowly picked my head up and looked to where the voice was coming from.

"Commander Zhao, what a surprise" I said sarcastically.

"It's actually Admiral Zhao now," he said correcting me.

"Oh so that's what it was," I muttered under my breath. "So what are you planning, oh Great Admiral?" I asked in a nonchalant tone. Zhao let out a small chuckle as he crossed his arms and took a step forward.

"Well it's not like you haven't already noticed," he said with a small smirk "you're body isn't in the perfect working shape." He's smile seemed to grow wider as he stared into my eyes. "But then again that's what happens when someone takes a drug, especially this kind." He reached into his pocket, pulled out a small pouch, and took out what looked like white powder.

"You bastard," I cursed at him as I tried to launch my body forward but was stopped by the strong chains. Zhao let out a loud and overconfident laugh that just angered me more.

"Just give it up," he advised me as he flicking the power off his finger tips. "I know everything about you." I felt a shiver run up my spine as he took several steps forward. "You were sent here by the first Avatar with your female partner to help assist the current Avatar. You were given the Yin charm and she was given the Yang. You're elements are water and air, your partner's are fire and earth. You have the ability to heal yourself and walk on water. Yet you have failed to unlock more of your abilities so far," he told me while he circled around me amused with my shocked expression.

"How do you know all this?" I demanded.

"I happen to find all this out in a very reliable library and just so happened to stumble upon two scrolls filled with information about the two of you." He had a large grin on his face as he grabbed my chin and forced me to look him in the eyes. "Of course if I had known I would have met you in person I would have taken the scrolls with me." I tried biting his hand but he pulled away before he could.

"How much do you know?" I demanded as I glared at him.

"Apparently more than you," he said with a snort. I rolled my eyes as I turned my head, refusing to even look at him. "Tell me," he said continuing our conversation "you seem like a smart girl. Why is it that you are assisting the Avatar when we all know there is no way that the Fire Nation will lose this war? It's been a hundred years after all. We are clearly the superior element, why is it that you stand in our way like a fool?"

"It's because there is no superior element," I said glaring at him. "I can't believe you can actually believe that crap. Every element has good and bad traits, and each can have overwhelming power if used right. Fire is no exception. It has its strengths and weaknesses. You can point out all its strengths but it won't help, because I know for a fact that all elements are equal. So you tell me, who's the fool?"

"You little brat," he muttered under his breath. He suddenly shot fire flames from his fists to my right and left hands. I let out a small cry as I felt my flesh burning and the hot metal pressed onto my wrist. It was worse than the time that one sage burned me with my choker. This metal didn't cool down as quickly it, it must have been because my choker had magical properties. Zhao had release so much heat into them that they were bright red which was very slowly starting to cool down. He took a deep breath as he stepped down from the platform. "You're chosen your own fate. I'll make sure the Avatar is taken good care of. Since he's under my care now there won't be anymore more reason for you to live." He gave me a smug smile as he began walking toward the door just as a messenger entered into the room. The man handed him a message which Zhao opened and read the contents for several seconds before handing it back. "Inform the executioner that he'll be cutting off the head of a young and rare creature." Zhao glanced back at me and gave me a dark smile. "When the sun rises tomorrow morning, I'll be sure to cut off that lovely hair of yours as a souvenir for the Fire Lord as well as that mystical choker of yours. It might get a bit messy to get that off though since you seem to be very attached to it." He turned back toward me completely amused with the whole situation. "I'll have my men retrieve you for your appointment with our executioner. Until I do so, I hope you enjoy your stay here." After he was done making sarcastic commentary he exited out of the room with the messenger, leaving me all alone in the giant chamber.

I still felt the heat from his flames on my hands which ached every time I moved. My blood was dripping down from my wrist onto my sleeves, from having struggled to get myself free, burning and scraping off the flesh beneath the cuffs. I felt frustration and angry, causing tears to form at the edges of my eyes. I hated myself and I wanted to disappear, for I had failed Aang again. I felt a tear stream down my right cheek and dropped to the metal ground.

"Damn it," I cursed under my breath trying to ignore my aching heart. "I can't believe I failed again! I hate these feelings!" I kicked and screamed at the top of my lungs causing more of my blood to drip. "It can't end like this..." I whispered as I fought back the tears. At that moment there was nothing I wanted more than to just disappear from the world. I didn't want to feel or to live on. Hopefully Brianna could find a new partner, someone who could actually fulfill her duties to them. When thinking like this it made me accept the fact that my life would end at sun rise tomorrow and secretly I wished that time would move faster.

((Zuko's P.O.V))

"All clear, go on in" the guard said allowing the wagon to go through the gates. I hid inside the wagon, behind several boxes and barrels. As the soldiers unpacked everything from the wagon and I was able to creep off the wagon and behind several boxes that were already placed on the ground in the shadows. Before anyone spotted me, I ran to the nearest door which led to a staircase to the top of the great wall that surrounded the area. When I got up there Zhao was starting to give his men a speech which was just the distraction I needed to get passed the guards. I kept my head down so that no one would spot my demon blue mask peeking out from the wall. When I knew that I was clear and out of sight I got up from the floor and started running toward the middle of the pathway. I made it to the wall that was built behind the side of temple Zhao was giving his speech. Once I got behind the temple's shadow, I began climbing down the wall with a rope while listening in on the rest Zhao's speech.

"This is the year the Fire Nation breaks through the walls of Ba-Sing-Se and burns the city to the ground!" I could hear the soldiers' cheering clearly even from this distance but quickly quieted down so Zhao could continue his little speech. "Tomorrow morning you will be able to witness something that will be talked about throughout history. The execution of the Legendary Girl of One Nation who controls the elements of water and air! As soon as the sun rises it will mark her very last day on earth and the beginning of our path to victory!" I stopped in my tracks at the mention of the girl. I felt my heart sink as I was slowly realized the reality of Zhao's words. I felt my temper rise as I jumped down into a nearby sewer system. I didn't know why but I wanted to save her. My feet seemed to run faster with each passing second, but my drive to capture the Avatar seemed to cool me down and bring me back into reality. I couldn't risk my chances just for some girl. My honor was on the line, everything I wanted to restore would only be regained if I captured the Avatar. There was no need for me to carry on an extra, especially if it ruins my chances of escaping with my prize. It has been my goal to capture the Avatar for two years and it still is. Even though that was something clear to me then why is it that some part of me is telling me to go find her, to save her. I didn't know what to think and just kept pressing forward. It wasn't until I heard someone approaching did I snap out of my thought. I quickly hid at the corner of the ceiling as I watched the two soldiers walking down the path, casually talking to one another.

"I can't believe that they're going to kill that girl. Seems kind of harsh seeing as she's a kid and all," one soldier said. He's companion nodded in agreement as he crossed his arms while cleaning his helmet.

"It seems like a waste too, she was a really cute girl. If she had just accepted Admiral Zhao's offer and just joined the Fire Nation she would have been able to live on."

"But even so Zhao didn't have to go and burn her. I could smell her blood from the other side of the door, and not just that but that crying, I couldn't help but feel sorry for the poor girl. I hear he's got more planned for her though, sounds like he's sending men to beat her up."

"Well that's what you get when you oppose the Fire Nation. You better get used to it newbie, because that's the way things work around here." I watched them as they finally turned to the corner right, away from sight. When I knew they were gone I jumped off the ceiling and stared down the corridor where they had come from. The path led to a dead end which only had one metal doorway, completely unguarded. My chest began to ache and without me realizing it my body had already started walking toward the door. It wasn't until I was inches away from it did I realize what I was going to do. I stared at the black metal door, which was the only thing that stood between me and the mysterious girl. Slowly I brought my hand to the handle, feeling the cool surface of the metal come in contact with my fingertips.

"I can't," I whispered to myself as I released my hand from the handle. I just stared at the door and eventually backed away from it. Would I really be foolish enough as to risk everything for a mere girl? No, retrieving the Avatar was clearly more important. I turned my back to the door and headed for the Avatar's cell. When I came to the divided pathway I took another quick glance back at the door, where that girl was being held. Something inside of me seemed to regret my choice but I already made up my mind. I came to get the Avatar and that is what I was going to do. Break into Zhao's fortress, retrieve the Avatar, and then get out. That was what I planned and that was I'm going to carry out. That was the plan, then why was it I had to constantly remind myself this?


*Is cursing because she is pissed at Zuko for leaving Rebecca behind!* Rawr!

Unfortunately that is all we have time for, because not only is Brianna really tired but we have homework to do. We'll try and update this soon so hopefully you won't have to wait too long for the next two parts.