Avatar The Last Airbender Fan Fiction ❯ The War of the Elements ❯ Prison Break ( Chapter 4 )

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The gang arrived at the boat port but things turn bad for them, meanwhile Riku and his allies broke into the fire nation prison fortress to help the prisoners escape what they don't know is that someone has already made his move but who is the stranger?.

Non Anime: Avatar The Last Airbender Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Adventure / Action | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 01.11.2008 | Updated On: 01.12.2008 | Pages: 13 | Words: 9.0K | Visits: 305 | Status: Completed

Chapter 4 Prison Break

Disclaimer: I don't own Avatar The Last Air Bender

Authors Note: Sora's weapon is not the Keyblade I already said that Im not following the KH story.

Near the boat port

The gang was near the large gate that leads to the boat port as they were walking Sora was being a little too cheery for the situation they were in.

“You seem to be cheery Sora?” Katara said

“Of course Im cheery this is the first time I get to see the four nations so why wouldn't I be cheery?” Sora said

“Because we are at war with the fire nation” Sokka said

“Oh yeah that…..sorry but I can't help it I have never left the light nation before” Sora said

“We understand Sora you're happy to be somewhere else that is not the light nation” Aang said

“We should be careful this place could be full of fire nation's soldiers” Zuko said as they arrived at the entrance

“Lets keep our guard up” Aang said” Teo you and you're father stay here with Appa and Momo in case this turns into a fight”

“Right well wait for you here” Teo said

The gang slowly open the large door and enter the port, they gasp at the sight the whole port was deserted they were more surprised to see that there wasn't a single ship in the docks. The gang walked a few steps when they saw a fire nation metallic vehicle with a couple of guards they were arresting some of the people that arrived at the port. Sokka recognize one of the people as the old woman who was the register for the tickets for the boat ride.

The gang didn't wasted any time since there wasn't many of them they charge at the guards Aang use his air bending while Toph created a giant boulder, Katara created a sword made of water while Sokka use his sword and Zuko use his broadswords. The soldiers were taken out in seconds while Sora was in awe of how fast the group reacted to attack.

“Wow its over already” Sora said

“These guys were too weak” Toph said

“You okay?” Aang said as he approach the old woman

“You I know you, you were one of those pretenders thinking you were the Avatar” the old woman said pointing a finger to him

Aang sweat dropped along with Katara and Sokka

(She still thinks Aang is not the real Avatar?) Sokka thought

“What happened here where are all the people and the ships?” Katara said

The old woman shook her head” you don't know anything don't you ever since the fire nation took over the earth capital they eliminated the transportation they are no more ships to Ba Sin Say the people that came here in order to go there were captured and arrested by the fire nation”

Zuko growl tightening his fist in anger he couldn't help but to think that it was his fault

“So if there is no transportation to go to the earth capital we can't go there” Sora said

“Well we can go to Ba Sin Say on Appa” Sokka suggested

“No way Sokka you can expect Appa to fly us all the way to Ba Sin Say he'll be dead exhausted” Aang said

“Aang is right Sokka well have to find another way to go to Ba Sin Say” Katara said

“And how are we going to go to Ba Sin Say if we won't be flying on Appa?” Sokka said

“The same path we took the last time Appa was kidnapped” Toph said getting the attention of everyone

“The serpents pass” Aang said

Sokka gasp” what we are going to cross the serpents pass again that's crazy”

“Then lets go to the serpent pass” Zuko said

“Easy for you to say Zuko you weren't with us when we cross it its not called the serpents pass for nothing” Sokka said

“Sokka's right well be prepare when we face the giant serpent again” Katara said

“Al right we are going to fight a giant serpent cool” Sora said cheery

Sokka sweat dropped at the light benders comment” you're weird Sora”

Toph on the other hand giggle a little at his comment

“Well we should get going lets go back and regroup with Teo and his father” Aang said

The gang nodded while Katara looked back at the old woman

“Are you going to be al right?” Katara said

“Don't worry about me I won't stay here the fire nation will send more guards here I just don't know what to do now” the old woman said as she gaze at the sky” first the air nomads and pretty soon the earth kingdom the fire nation will conquer everything”

“That will never happened” Zuko said before leaving

The gang nodded and left the port they were reunited with Appa, Momo, Teo and his father they got on Appa and the flying bison was off. At the entrance to the port a black flame gate appeared and a black cloak hooded stranger came from the gate he was looking at the flying bison that was far away already.

“So Sora is with the Avatar things have become quite interesting I get to kill two birds with one stone the serpents pass will be the last place they'll get to see” the stranger said as he enter the gate and vanish.

Fire nation territory (a few miles away from the prison fortress)

Riku, Azula, Mai and Tail Lynn got off from their salamanders and were staring at the large prison fortress from far away, Riku could see that it was heavily guarded and there was four soldiers guarding the entrance so getting in without being notice was going to be complicated.

“That's it” Mai said looking at the fortress

“Its bigger than I thought” Riku said

“Its was built in pure hard steel and it holds over two thousands soldiers the only way you can get inside is by getting arrested so good luck in getting inside Riku” Azula said with an evil grin

Riku on the other hand didn't say nothing instead he raise his right hand, next to him a black flame gate appeared the three girls were a little shock at the sight of the portal.

“Lets go” Riku said as he enter along with Azula

Tai Lynn gulp a little” is it safe?” she looked at Mai who instead of answering her she shoved her into the black gate making her scream

The black flame gate appeared and the group left the gate the girls gasp they were now inside the fortress.

“No way we are in the main section of the fortress” Tai Lynn said

“Now that's what I called transportation” Mai said

Azula was shock” how?”

“I can use the darkness to travel to whatever location I want to get, we dark benders can do that” Riku said

“Then why didn't you use it when we were traveling before?” Azula ask annoyed

“I don't want to use the dark portal to much if people see it they might become aware of the existence of dark benders remember that the light and the dark nation are not supposed to get in contact with the rest of the nations” Riku said

“I guess that makes sense” Tai Lynn said

“But now you're here” Mai said

“Only because of the war” Riku reply

“Even if you make it all the way her that doesn't mean you're going to leave this place alive” Azula said while glaring at him

“Oh I will leave here….with the prisoners remember that you're going to help me Azula” Riku said with a smirk

Azula growl (damn it)

“Al right which way to the prisoners?” Riku said

“Im not telling you anything” Azula hissed

“The area where the prisoners are being held is in the next turn to the left but it won't be easy there are guards guarding the gate to the area” Mai said

Azula growl” Mai what are you doing?”

“Of course there will be guards this is fire nation prison fortress” Riku said

Azula was glaring daggers at Mai who remain calm” why did you told him Mai?”

“We gave our word that we will help Riku as long as you're safe” Mai said while Tai Lynn nodded

Azula growl while Riku looked at the two then back at Azula

“Lets go we already wasted time” Riku said

The group left the corridor heading to the room where the prisoners were, when they reach the gate that leads to the prisoners they were very surprised all of the guards were unconscious. When they enter the room they're fire nation guards knock unconscious and all of the cages were empty.

“What happened here?” Tai Lynn said

“Isn't it obvious Tai Lynn looks like somebody beat us to it” Mai said

Azula growl” who the hell did this?”

Riku saw one of the guards getting up he went to him” what happened here?”

The guard cough before talking” he came and all of the sudden he started attacking us he was really strong”

“The Avatar?” Mai said in a hopeful tone expecting to reunite with her love Zuko

“No…..he was wearing a general uniform he beat all of us and free all of the prisoners” the guard said

(Whoever it is he must have took a fire nation general uniform in order to fooled them and it work) Riku thought

Suddenly the alarm went off and the intercom was heard

“ATTENTION THERE'S AN INTRUDER IN THE FACILLITY AND HE HAS HELP THE PRISONERS ESCAPE CAPTURE THE PRISONERS AND THE INTRUDER THEY ARE STILL IN THE FACILLITY”

“He's still here” Riku said” I guess we have no choice we have to help this guy and the prisoners escape we'll split up in order to find them, Mai Tai Lynn you guys take a route me and Azula will take another we'll meet at the entrance to the fortress”

“Right we'll meet you there” Mai said

“Be careful you guys” Tai Lynn said

The group left the room when they reach two different routes they split up

Riku and Azula were running towards the corridor of the fortress as they run they could see the unconscious bodies of fire nation guards scattered trough the corridor.

(Man whoever this guy is must be one hell of a fighter) Riku thought

Azula growl” whoever did this is gonna pay dearly for this with his life”

“Well you're not going to be the one who's going to do that” Riku said

“Don't remind me I could think of a million ways to kill you Riku” Azula hiss

“Really Im so flatter” Riku said in a sarcastic tone

“Keep running your mouth I will find a way to break free from your technique” Azula said while glaring at him

“You are so ungrateful” Riku mutter

“WHAT what did you say?” Azula said

“I said you are so ungrateful” Riku said” you can approximate the fact that you have true friends on your side”

`True friends what are you talking about?” Azula said

“Im talking about Mai and Tai Lynn they choose to follow me because I had you hostage do you know why they gave up?” Riku said while giving her a serious look

Azula snorted” its simple they didn't wanted me to get hurt because Im the daughter of the fire lord”

“WRONG they gave up because they didn't wanted you to get hurt because to them YOU ARE THEIR FRIEND” Riku said getting agitated

Azula look puzzle at first but she then started laughing” friend they think Im their friend that is so funny”

“And why do you think that's so funny?” Riku said getting angry

“Because there is no such thing as friendship its all an illusion” Azula said while laughing

Riku was getting very angry he clenched his fist in anger” what about you don't you see Mai and Tai Lynn as you're friends?”

Azula laugh even harder” those two are not my friends they are my pawns waiting to get my orders so they can do my biding”

“PAWNS” Riku shouted in anger he couldn't take it anymore he was too angry his green eyes suddenly started glowing deep black it was darkness, a darkness that only resembles pure hatred

Azula stop laughing she look at Riku and she could tell that he was really angry she suddenly felt something, something she has never felt before fear she sense the darkness glowing in Riku's eyes and it was evil an evil she has never seen before.

Suddenly the darkness in Riku's eyes vanish and they were replace by his natural color green he took a deep breath while looking at Azula who look freak out.

“Well talk about this later” Riku said as he began to run

Azula decided to stop talking and continue running since she didn't have a choice but to move because she was under his shadow binding technique.

(What was that darkness in his eyes?) Azula thought

In another part of the fortress Mai and Tai Lynn were running then they were spotted by a couple of guards.

“Hey you two” one of the guards said

“Yes what is it?” Tai Lynn said

“Hey I know you two you're with princess Azula that means she's here right?” another guard said

“Yes she is” Mai reply

“We are so lucky now we can catch those prisoners we have them surrounded in the main hall we already locked all gates so there's no escaping it will be great if you help us” the same guard said

“Of course we will help you” Mai said

“Good then lets go” the other guard said

The guards lead the two teen girls towards the room of the fortress, when they got there they saw a large group of guards surrounding a large group of people. In the people were water benders and earth benders alike one of them seems to be in his late thirties with long dark brown hair and blue eyes.

“Its over you can't escape” one of the guards said

The group of people took their fighting stances they weren't going to go down without a fight, Mai and Tai Lynn look at each other and nodded remembering their deal with the dark bender Riku.

(Time to play our roles as traitors) Mai thought

Mai took her daggers and Tai Lynn charge at the guards using her pressure points technique she manage to hit them making them unable to use their fire bending, the prisoners took their chance and attack them they had the advantage since most of them couldn't use their fire bending. After all of the guards were beaten they were still holding their stance since the two girls in front of them were from the fire nation Mai was the first to speak to them.

“Its al right were here to help you get out of here” Mai said

“What makes you think we'll trust you, you people are from the fire nation” one of the prisoners said

“Yes we are from the fire nation but things have change we have come to help you” Mai said

“You guys must be with him” a water bender said

“Him?” Tai Lynn said puzzle

“Yeah the person who broke us free he was really strong and he was wearing a general uniform the way his fire bending is amazing” the water bender said

Mai and Tai Lynn look at each other before realizing who was the person

(General?) Mai thought

(Fire bending?) Tai Lynn thought

They finally realize who was the person and gasp” ITS HIM” they shouted in unison

Back with Riku and Azula they took another turn in the corridor until they meet with guards, Riku didn't waste time as he unleashed his sword and created a dark lance hitting the guards one of the guards when he recognize the fire princess.

“Princess what is the meaning of this?” the guard said shock

Azula growl as she created a bow and an arrow from her blue fire” sorry I have no choice” she shot the fire arrow and hit the guard he felt to the ground

More guards came at them and saw what Azula did they were all shock

“Princess it can't be” a guard said

“She's a traitor like the prince” another guard said

“Since we have that clear out let us pass or well go trough you” Riku said preparing his sword

The guards reply by shooting fire balls at them, but before they fire reach Riku and Azula and large wave of fire was shot destroying the fire balls and it engulf the guards killing them. Both look at the man responsible he was wearing a fire general uniform he was older and he was quite buff, Azula gasp recognizing the man in front of her.

“Uncle” Azula said shock

Riku looked at her surprised” family of yours?”

“Yeah not that you care yes he's my uncle he's a traitor like my brother I heard that you escape from prison I never thought you'd come here to free the prisoners from this fortress” Azula said

Iroh smile seeing his niece” I never thought I will see you here, now you are going to let me go along with the prisoners or will you preferred to fight me?”

Azula tensed a little while Riku was staring at the old general (this guy was the one that broke into prison and beat all those guards he's not to be reckon with)

Azula growl” as tempting as that sounds I can't because Im unable to move by my own will thanks to this bastard next to me”

Iroh looked puzzle at Riku he then saw that his shadow was possessing Azula's he finally understood what was happening” oh I see you are a dark bender”

Azula raise an eyebrow” you've heard of them?”

“I heard from them before I thought it was a legend but I was wrong since Im looking at one although this is the first time I have meet one” Iroh said

“We can talk about this later right now we have to get the prisoners out of here” Riku said

“I agree they should have already left the fortress we should leave before” Iroh didn't finish because there a massive explosion was heard from inside the fortress

“What was that?” Riku said

“I planted some explosives in the fortress once the prisoners have escaped I am going to destroy this place” Iroh said

“Sounds a little extreme but its effective lets get out of here then” Riku said with a smirk

The trio left corridor they left the fortress while it exploded, the once mighty and powerful prison fortress was now a pile of rubble and melted iron. When they trio left they meet up with Mai and Tai Lynn and the rest of the prisoners.

“So much for the mighty fortress” Riku said

“It took the dragon of the west to destroy it” the water bender said

“I should it know it was Azula's uncle the one who freed the prisoners” Mai said

“We were really surprise to see him he wants to end the war too” one of the prisoners said

“My brother has to be stop” Iroh said

“So what are you guys going to do now?” Riku said knowing the answer

“Of course we are going to stop the fire nation and put an end to the war but we need the man power that's why we are going to the earth capital we'll defeat the fire nation there and restored power to the earth king” the water tribe warrior said

(As I thought) Riku thought

“We also have to help the Avatar I over heard one of the guards that they were going to check all of the air temples in hopes of finding him” the water tribe warrior said

“Is that so?” Riku said as he was in deep thought

“Then you should all go to Ba Sin Say the earth king needs all of you as for myself I will be traveling with the young man here” Iroh said while looking at Riku” if that's al right with you?”

“Of course not I'll be glad if you come with us I will need your strength” Riku said

Azula growl (great now uncle is coming too can it get worse?)

“Then we had to get going” the water tribe warrior said” we have to finish what we started at the solar eclipse invasion

The large group of people which consist of water benders and earth benders left the collapse fortress leaving Riku, Iroh and the three fire nation girls behind.

“So I take we are going to the air temples am I right?” Iroh said

Riku nodded” yeah we have to stop the fire nation from trying to catcher the Avatar”

“Why would they go to the air temples?” Tai Lynn said

“Because the air temples are the most common places where the Avatar could be hiding” Azula said

“I don't think he's hiding in fact I think he's already on the move to stop the fire lord” Riku said

“Says you” Azula snorted

Riku sighed while Iroh shook his head

“Don't worry you'll get used to her” Iroh said” by the way the name is Iroh”

“Its Riku” the dark bender reply

“Its an honor to meet you Riku you should taste some of my tea it's the best in the nations” Iroh said

Riku smile” maybe I will” he then gasp and look to behind him seeing a small mountain but there wasn't nothing there

“What's wrong Riku?” Mai said

Riku shook his head” no….its nothing we should get going”

The new group left the crumble fortress and started their journey to go to the air temples and stop the fire nation, while on the small mountain where Riku sense something there was indeed someone a black cloak hooded stranger who was staring at the direction Riku and the group took.

“Treachery is a horrible action the prize to pay is death but orders are orders you're safe for now Riku the dark lord wants you alive but someday you're dead will be predicted and I will be the one to accomplish it” the hooded stranger said as he enter a black gate and vanish

To be Continued

Yay another chapter done please send me you're comments and reviews Im already working on chapter 10 from Taming two hearts and also chapter 47 from moon shinobi bet you guys are waiting for that farewell.