❝𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗡

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(𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘗. 6)

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𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒, 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓. "Make way for the heroes of China!" The parade leader exclaimed.

Sokka, the gang of three and the other soldiers follow glumly behind, and behind them is a large Chinese dragon.

You come riding through the crowd and push yourself into the parade, coming up beside Sokka.

"Sokka!"

"[y/n]?" He says in shock. "The Huns are alive! They're in the city!" You announce only making him glare.

"You don't belong here, [y/n]. Go home." Ignoring your presence and advancing forward.

Narrowing your gaze you continued. "Sokka, I saw them in the mountains! You have to believe me!" You pleaded.

"Why should I?" He gritted angrily.

"Why else would I come back?" Stopping his horse from continuing trot. "You said you'd trust Ping. Why is [y/n] any different?"

He looks away in thought and rides around you.

You look back at Zuko, Aang, and Jet. "Keep your eyes open. I know they're here."

Drums bang and fireworks erupt in the air, the gathering crowd too large for you to continue on Bosco.

"Now where are you going?" Fang yelled as you dismounted. "To find someone who will believe me!" Hurrying off into the crowd.

The Chinese Army climbs the steps to the Great Palace, followed by the

Chinese Dragon. The Emperor meeting them halfway.

Long Feng hands Ozai's sword to Sokka who glances around wearily.

The drumming stops and a gong rings out silencing everyone.

"My children! Heaven smiles down upon the Middle Kingdom! Chin will sleep safely tonight, thanks to our brave warriors!"

In the crowd you grab onto a clapping man. "Sir, the Emperor's in danger!"

Glaring he shrugs you off. "But the Huns are HERE!" You emphasize and turn to another man. "Please, you have to help!" He sneers and huffs off.

"No one will listen!" You claim to Fang. "Huh? Oh, I'm sorry, did you say something?" He jokes.

"Fang..." You say. "Hey, you're a girl again, remember?"

Sokka stands before Kuei, presenting the sword. "Your Majesty, I present to you the sword of Ozai."

"I know what this means to you, Captain Sokka. Your father would have been very proud." Reaching for it the hawk swoops down and grabs the sword.

It flaps up to the roof, where a line of stone gargoyles are resting. One of the gargoyles moves and takes the sword.

Everyone watches in horror, Ozai's face being illuminated by the lanterns.

Sokka goes to pull out his sword, Huns jump out of the Chinese Dragon knocking him down and grabbing the Emperor and takes him into the palace; a hostage.

"No!" Sokka shouted, eyes wide, running to the closing doors.

"C'mon!" Zuko yells running up to the palace, but the Huns close the great doors.

On the roof, Ozai laughs.

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Using a statue the army men try to badderingram the door open.

"They'll never reach the Emperor in time." You deem to yourself, making it to the top of the steps.

Looking around, your eyes land on the tall pillars by the side of the palace. Running up you whistle earning their attention.

"Hey guys! I've got an idea." The gang of three look at each other and then follow, dropping the statue.

You all take off your equipment and change into dresses, the three even putting on makeup.

Approaching the pillars you use the silk belts around your waists to climb up the pillars.

Feeling a tap on your shoulder you turn, seeing Sokka take off his cape and wrap it around the pillar.

Climbing up you were all able to make it inside in record time and wait around the corner by the room they held the Emperor.

"Okay. Any questions?" You ask after going over the plan. "Does this dress make me look fat?" Zuko questioned earning a slap. "Ow!"

The four of you walk near the guards, giggling, holding fans in front of your faces.

"Who's there?" The first one asked.

"Concubines." Another sneered. "Ugly concubines." One of the guards waves sheepishly.

The three men laugh as you slip off to the side. An apple rolls out of Jet's dress and one of the guards picks it up.

Sokka watches around the corner and groans, slapping his forehead.

The hawk notices him hiding, and tries to call out, but Fang torches her. "Now that's what I call Mongolian barbeque." Blowing a smoke circle at the plucked bird.

The guard hands the apple to Jet, but the three all pull fruit out of their dresses and attack the guards while you take on Zhao, using his bow to choke him out.

"Sokka! Go!" Running up the stairs he bursts into the room where Ozai

Is keeping the Emperor.

"I tire of your arrogance, old man. Bow to me!" The Hun leader shouted.

The Emperor calmly closed his eyes. "No matter how the wind howls, the mountain cannot bow to it."

Gritting his teeth he raised his sword. "Then you will kneel in pieces!"

Swinging down Sokka rushes in and blocks it, swinging around a pillar, and kicks Ozai in the face.

"Aang, get the Emperor!" You order, rushing in with the three men.

The bald man bows. "Sorry, your Majesty." He picks up the Emperor, and, using his silk belt to slide down the cord where paper lanterns are strung.

"No!" Ozai shouts picking up the captain and smashes his head against his.

You wince from your spot by the cord as he is thrown to the ground.

Glancing down at the ground, where Zuko and Jet are waiting, urging you down.

You look back at the unconscious man, and at Ozai who is approaching him.

Grabbing his sword you cut the cord as he tries to reach for it. The crowd cheering below.

"No!" Letting out a roar hearing the crowd's cheers. Ripping his sword from the pillar he turned around stalking towards you and Sokka as you shook him awake.

You dive out of the way as Sokka pulls a small dagger from his armor, but Ozai kicks it from his hand. "You!"

Punching his jaw then lifting him up by his shirt. "You took away my victory!" Bringing up his sword.

A shoe hits the back of his head making him look to face you. "No! I did. " Pulling your hair back.

His eyes widen. "The soldier from the mountain." Abandoning Sokka, he chases after you as you struggle to put on your shoe.

Skipping steps you slam the doors shut, locking him in.

Pushing your weight against it he rams his fist through the wood. Running you are joined by Fang and Momo, riding the featherless hawk.

"So what's the plan?" The dragon asked. "Ummmmm..." You said nervously. "YOU DON'T HAVE A PLAN?"

"Hey, I'm making this up as I ... go ..." Passing a window you notice a pile of fireworks and two men. "Fang–"

"Way ahead of you, sister! C'mon, Momo!" They jump onto a paper kite decoration and float across to the tower.

Ozai slides around the corner, having broken through the door, swinging and breaking a pillar you swing around.

Climbing up another he cuts it down the pole and it crashes through the wall as you hang off.

Pulling yourself up you jump up and grab onto the roof looking across to where Fang and Momo are gathering ammunition.

"Citizens. I need firepower." Landing on the tower, the kite acts as wings. "Who are you?" They asked fearfully.

"Your worst nightmare." The two men scream and jump off the tower. "Look! On the roof!" Someone shouted.

You make it to the top, measuring the distance of the firework tower with your hands.

Ozai crashes through the roof as you try to back up and raises his sword, cornering you.

Feeling around your clothes for anything to defend yourself you pull out a paper fan.

"Guess you're out of ideas." Stabbing the sword through the fan.

Twisting it you spin the hilt from his grasp, taking it in your hand and readying it.

"Not quite." Pointing the tip at his throat. "Ready, Fang?" Seeing the dragon land on the other side of the roof.

"I am ready, baby!" Ripping the kite, a large rocket firework strapped to his back.

Breathing fire on a stick he hands it to Momo. "Light me!"

Stabbing the sword into the beam of the roof you send a kick to the Huns face, tripping him and pins his shirt to the ground with the sword.

Momo lights the fuse, and the rocket slams Ozai straight towards the firework tower.

Grabbing Fang from his spot on the swords hilt. "Get off the roof, get off the roof!" As the fireworks explode, you jump, catches a lantern and swings down the cord.

Letting go you tumble into Sokka, who was running down the stairs. Ozai's sword and Fang land nearby.

The dragon laughs as he catches Momo. "You are a lucky bug!"

Fireworks erupt in the air, smoke follows after as the majority of china cheer in victory.

Long Feng comes stomping down the steps towards you and Sokka, hat falling apart. "That was a deliberate attempt on my life! Where is she? Now she's done it."

Sokka pushes his way in front of you while the other three hold you back behind him.

"What a mess! Stand aside, that creature's not worth protecting." Pointing your way.

"She's a hero!" Sokka interjected. Long Feng scoffed, waving him off. "She's a woman. She'll never be worth anything!"

Lunging forward he grabs onto the council man's collar. "Listen, you pompous-"

"That is enough!" Kuei cut off, walking down the steps. Long Feng stumbles back as Sokka let him go.

"Your Majesty, I can explain!" The army captain went to defend.

The Emperor raises a hand and the gang of three move to the side, revealing your anxious figure.

Stepping up you bow.

"I've heard a great deal about you, Fa [y/n]. You stole your father's armor, ran away from home, impersonated a soldier, deceived your commanding officer, dishonored the Chinese Army, destroyed my palace!" Gesturing to the once intact firework tower.

His expression softened. "And you have saved us all."

Looking up at him in shock he bows to you. The others look wide eyed when Long Feng suddenly collapses beside the Emperor.

The four behind you follow after. Looking out into the crowd, row by row, every person in the Imperial City begins to bow.

Fang sniffles, sitting on Bosco's back with Momo. "Our little baby is all grown up and saving China! Do you have a tissue?"

You tuck your hair behind your ear and turn to Kuei who has straightened. "Long Feng!" The man steps up. "Your Excellency?"

"See that this woman is made a member of my council." You perk up wide eyed.

He mumbles in repeat before jolting. "What? There are no council positions open, your Majesty!" A smug look on his face.

Kuei hums. "Very well. You can have his job."

"Wha? ... My? ..." Falling faint, board and brush clattering.

You smile and bow. "With all due respect, your Excellency, I think I've been away from home long enough."

"Then take this-" Taking a pendant off from around his neck. "So your family will know what you have done for me. And this-" Handing you the sword of Ozai.

"So the world will know what you have done for China." Examining the gifts a large grin breaks across your face.

Jumping up you wrap your arms around the Emperor, chuckling softly as he returns it.

"Is she allowed to do that?" Zuko questioned earning shrugs in reply.

Stepping away you hug Jet and Zuko, Aang lifting the three of you up.

Finally you walk over to Sokka who reaches his arms out only to pull away. You tilt your head expectantly. "Um ... you ... You fight good." Patting your shoulder.

A disappointed look crosses your face, "Oh. Thank you." Groaning to himself, disappointed in his own actions.

Bosco climbs up the steps, letting your mount him. "Bosco, let's go home." Patting his side.

He whines and trots off as everyone screams praise.

Kuei comes up beside Sokka who watches longingly at your shrinking figure.

"The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all." He quoted, clearing his throat.

"Sir?" He asked, not understanding. "You don't meet a girl like that every dynasty!" Facing turning blank as he places his hat back on and walks away.

A smile pulls onto Sokka's face.

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Lao sat on the stone bench under the cherry blossom tree, the once unbloomed blossom falling off and landing in his lap.

Picking it up he looked at it disheartenedly, missing his daughter.

Watching from the circle doorway you walked over, holding the wrapped sword in your hands.

Hearing the sound of feet rustling the grass he looks at you, hurriedly pulling himself up. "[y/n]." He breathed out as you kneel in front of him.

"Father, I've brought you the sword of Ozai." Placing the sword in his hands. "And the Crest of the Emperor!" Tearing it from around your neck and placing it on top of the sword.

"They're gifts to honor the Fa Family." Staring at you he drops the gifts.

Pulling himself to the ground he pulls you into a hug. "The greatest gift in honor is having you for a daughter."

A tear streaks down your cheek as you smile, his thumb wiping it away. "I've missed you so." Pulling him into a hug of your own. "I've missed you too, Baba."

Poppy and Granny Wu stand under the arche watching happily. Poppy sighs in content.

Granny Wu tosses her hand. "Great. She brings home a sword. If you ask me she should've brought home a man!"

"Excuse me." Sokka called out, making the two whip around. "Does Fa [y/n] live here?" Holding a familiar helmet to his chest.

The two point into the garden, dumbstruck.

Walking past them he glances over his shoulder. "Thank you."

"Woo! Sign me up for the next war!" Granny Wu exclaimed earning a shocked look from Poppy.

Lao stands up, eyeing Sokka. "Honorable Fa Lao, I–" Bowing to the man.

You come out from behind him, shocking the captain. "[y/n]!" Your eyes widen, surprised to see him.

"Uhhhh ... you forgot your helmet. Well, actually it's your helmet, isn't it, I mean ..." He stumbles over his words.

Glancing at your father he gives you a nod and a look, gesturing to the tan man.

Stepping up to him you grab the helmet. "Would you like to stay for dinner?"

"Would you like to stay forever?" Granny Wu shouted from her spot. You shake your head with a smile. "Dinner would be great."

Roku watches from the temple, leaning against his hand with a grin.

Fang goes up to him, nudging him. "Come on, who did a good job? C'mon, tell me who did a good job." Tugging his ear.

Sneering, he pulled away. "Oh, all right. You can be a guardian again."

"AAAAAHHH-HAAAAAAAA!!! Whoohoohoohoohoooo!" Momo rings the gong calling all the ancestors out.

"Take it, Momo!" Swinging up to his podium.

Putting on a small pair of sunglasses, Momo plays a set of drums

"You know, she gets it from my side of the family!" Szeto bragged.

Fang swings on a chain, yelling as falls off and goes sliding out the Temple door.

Roku rolls his eyes. "Guardians."

Coming up you sit at the steps beside him. "Thanks, Fang." Kissing him on the forehead.

Appa, followed by a herd of chickens, bursts into the Temple.

"FANG!!!!"