Chapter 2
Well In case u haven’t picked it up from the last chapter I OBVIOUSLY don’t own anything if I am wasting this much time on a Fanfic! Enjoy!
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It had been about four years since she began what you might call her “dancing career” and she was nearing the end. Her dances were a bit awkward when she first started, but she gradually improved. Her unique water bending style intrigued all who came to see her perform, she became a hit. Definitely the boost in sales that Azulon was looking for, and a rising star in the fire nation. It eventually caught the attention of the most regal citizens….

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Firelord Zuko sat at his desk looking over battle plans when he was rudely interrupted by some one slamming the door open.

“Zuko! Guess what we’re doing tonight?”

“Well, Rin, I honestly have no idea what you’re planning to do, but I have to take care of battle plans for the next war meeting.”  Rin was Zuko’s most trusted advisor and best friend, and that reason alone protected Rin from the Firelord’s temper that usually followed interruptions.  

“Come on, Zuko! Every time I plan something fun for us to do, you always seem to have to take care of ‘battle plans.’ Why do you always make up excuses? I know you have nothing to do tonight. Besides I got two tickets to see the Crystal Blue Dancer at the Jasmine dragon.”

“Why don’t you take one of your drunken friends along? I have more important matters than that tonight, and I always will!” Zuko snapped harshly. Those kinds of things bored him to sleep, and he’d rather be at the palace taking a good nights rest.

Rin knew he was about to lose the fight, as he usually did. Then an idea snapped into his mind to get his friend to accompany him.

“Well you know, the commoners are quite taken with her, it would give you public support, something that you desperately need….” Zuko took the bait.

“What are you talking about? Do you think that I am losing the people’s support? How can watching some silly performer possibly gain it?”

“Well, everyone is starting to assume that the Firelord is too uptight for that sort of thing, that he’d rather be alone in his palace rather than spending time among his people.”

“Fine,” He grumbled, “I’ll go just this once, but it better be good for your sake.”

“Oh it will” Rin said with a grin. He had seen her dance before, and he had a feeling it would be good for his friend to enjoy a night off. Unfortunately he had no idea the trouble that he was actually about to cause…

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Katara sat in her room, applying make up for her evening performance. She was only 1,000 gold pieces short of her goal of 50,000, the amount it would take to buy her legal freedom. She didn’t mind working at the Jasmine dragon though; the money practically flew into her account. She couldn’t wait to be going home!

Suddenly, her door was opened and in strode Azulon. A triumphant smirk etched on his face.

“Katara, I have fantastic news! Tonight the Firelord himself is going to attend! Rin just came and told me!”

“Well whoop-di-do, isn’t that exiting? The leader of the war of hatred is going to watch me water bend, what an honor.” She said and rolled her eyes.

“I know you aren’t a fan of him or his throne but, think of the money that accompanies the Firelord! If you do an extra special show tonight I will pay you 100 gold pieces towards your freedom.” He said, hoping he could buy her over.

She pondered the thought.

“I can’t honestly say I could turn down such an offer…. And it is just one dance…. I’ll do it.”

“Thatta girl Katara! I knew I could persuade you! Just remember to include the Firelord in your dance and the money is yours.”

“Fine.” She stated bluntly.

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Sokka and Aang had managed to find a blind earth bender named Toph to assist them on their journey to defeat the Firelord and were now in the Fire nation, disguised of course, to find Katara.

Sokka walked in their apartment after shopping for food with a flyer in his hand.

“Guys you won’t believe it! I found a flyer for the Crystal Blue Dancer! I think it might be Katara!” he said triumphantly. Aang looked over at Sokka in disbelief.

“Are you crazy Sokka? It could just be some random dancer. Finding Katara just can’t be this easy.”

“Aang, it says she water bends, how many water benders could their be in the fire nation?”

“I think it’s worth a try.” Toph said “It’s at least a good place to start.”

“You in, Aang? I think there are still cheap tickets available to tonight’s show.”

“Fine, but I still don’t believe it’s her.
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