Disclaimer: Avatar the Last Airbender is created by Michael DiMartino & Brian Konzieko and owned by Nickelodeon.
Based on "The Bridge" and "The Awakening"
"Previously on Avatar, Sokka and Toph helped General Ho and the Terra Team defeat the Dai Li and regain control of the Earth Kingdom. Zuko joined Aang and Katara and fought against his sister. There was an explosion and Zuko and Katara managed to escape, but Aang was injured in the Avatar State. Azula and her team escaped with Iroh and some Dai Li agents," said Avatar Roku.
Appa stood in a clearing. Zuko and Katara stood in front of Appa. Zuko held Aang.
"Let me see Aang," said Katara. Zuko placed Aang down gently and revealed a wound in the middle of Aang's back. Katara took the rest of the Spirit Water and placed it over his wound. Aang opened his eyes briefly and smiled, then passed out again. Katara cried and smiled.
"Did it work? Is he okay?" Zuko asked.
"The Spirit Water did it's thing, but Aang needs a safe place to rest and recover," said Katara.
Sokka and Toph approached the clearing where Appa was. Before Toph can say anything, Sokka pointed his machete at Zuko. Sokka demanded angrily, "What are you doing with my sister?!"
"Protecting her from my sister in case she comes back," said Zuko.
"A likely story," said Sokka as he continued to point at Zuko.
"Sokka, knock it off," said Katara as she approached her brother. "He's telling the truth."
"She's right Snoozles," said Toph. "We need to get out of here."
Sokka backed away from his sister and Zuko and looked at her.
"The Earth King let it slip to Azula about the Invasion Plan when he thought they were the Kyoshi warriors," said Sokka as Katara opened and closed her mouth. Sokka continued, "He wants to fix his own problems first before helping us save the world. Frankly I can't blame him."
"So what do we do now?"
"Well, first we need to get Aang to safety. Why don't we travel to Chameleon Bay and meet up with Dad? I have a plan and I think it will work," said Sokka.
While Katara and Toph loaded Aang and got on Appa, Zuko approached Sokka.
"Look, I know you don't trust me and I don't blame you, but I can help," said Zuko.
"Sure, sure," said Sokka sarcastically. Then he said in a serious tone, "Well, part of the plan involves you, too. We will need to find out if anyone knows what happened in Ba Sing Se."
Sokka got on Appa's head, and after Zuko got on the saddle, they took off.
"So, oh great plan master, what's the plan now?" Toph asked.
"After we get to Chameleon Bay, we'd meet up with Dad and see if we could travel around and get help from our friends and allies to help with the invasion. We won't have the same numbers we would with the Earth King's help, but we have to try since the Fire Nation will be vulnerable," said Sokka.
"What about Aang?" Toph asked.
"He was badly hurt. Katara healed him, but he's still unconscious," said Zuko.
"I did my best, but I don't know how long he will be like that," said Katara.
Zuko patted Katara lightly on the arm to comfort her. "You did what you could. That's all anyone can expect."
The gang arrived at Chameleon Bay and they met with Hakoda and Bato. Sokka ran and hugged his father, and Katara followed and joined the hug.
"Dad, it's so good to see you. Have you heard what's been going on?"
Hakoda exchanged looks with Bato and said, "We heard the Avatar is dead. He died in an explosion with Prince Zuko."
"Actually-"
"That's only partially true," said Katara as Toph knocked Sokka over with earthbending. "The Avatar's not dead."
"But Zuko is," said Toph.
"This is Lee," Katara gestured at Zuko.
"We met him in one of the Fire Nation colonies," said Toph. "You gonna tell your dad the plan?"
"We were planning on invading the Fire Nation during a solar eclipse since firebenders will be powerless," said Sokka. "But we could use some help."
"Let's go inside to plan it out," said Hakoda.
They followed Hakoda into a large blue tent marked with the Water Tribe symbol.
"How can I help?"
"We won't be able to mount a massive invasion without the Earth King's forces. He's working to restore order in his kingdom. Also, the Fire Nation Princess Azula knows about it," said Sokka.
On a Water Tribe sailor, Zuko approached Sokka, Katara and Toph in the room Aang was recovering.
"Can we talk?" Zuko asked.
"What's up?" Sokka asked.
Katara closed the door and in a said low voice, "The reason why we interrupted you earlier is because we can't risk Lee's true identity being exposed. Especially since you," Katara pointed at Sokka, "don't trust him yet."
Sokka brought up his hands up, "Okay, okay. What was it you want to talk about?"
"No. There is a ship nearby and I think my sister could be on it. If we have anything in common, it's determination. She will stop at nothing to achieve her goals with no mistakes. I'll bet there will be more ships," said Zuko.
"Good to know," said Sokka.
There was a knock at the door.
"Come in," said Katara.
"We're getting ready to have a meeting shortly," said Bato.
"Okay, we'll be there shortly," said Sokka.
Bato left. Toph turned to the bed.
"How's he doing?" Toph asked concerned.
"I don't know," said Katara agitated. "I've tried healing him more, but he's still unconscious."
"Don't give up. He probably just needs time to heal," said Zuko.
"Yeah! Plus you said he was in the Avatar State?" Toph replied.
"You think he's in the Spirit World?" Sokka asked.
"I don't think so," said Katara.*
"We'll find out when he wakes up. We need to get to the meeting," said Zuko.
Inside a tent, men gathered around a table. Closest to the table were Bato, Hakoda, Sokka, Zuko, Toph, Katara and a few Water Tribe warriors.
"Listen Hakoda, if we fight them we'll be wiped out. Our ships can't handle another confrontation with the Fire Nation," said Bato.
"We've got to think about Aang! If they find him, who knows what will happen! We have to protect him no matter what!" Katara exclaimed.
"Then that's what will do! We just need a little ingenuity," said Sokka.
"You're not going to tell that pentapox story again are you?" Toph asked.
"Pentapox?" Zuko asked.
"Don't ask," said Katara.
"No. I'll tell you about it some other time. I suggest that if we can't beat them, join them," said Sokka.
"You can't possibly mean we should switch sides?" Bato asked with an incredulous look.
Zuko realized what Sokka had in mind and said, "Not sides, but ships."
Sokka looked at Zuko and frowned. Then said, "Thanks Zu-Lee! I was gust about to say that. Anyway, we should destroy the ships and sneak up on them using canoes."
To Be Continued...