Well, here's to the first chapter of the final part!
This chapter follows up on the Tower Republic conflict but also introduces the final bits of Azula's storyline…and some steamy Kataang a lot of you have been asking for.
Also, for whatever reason, in the last scene with Azula and Aang talking, I always imagine that the song "Sho's Lament" by Cecile Corbel is playing in the background. So listen to it while you're reading that part and see if it all meshes together like it does in my mind.
Chapter Sixty-Six: Progress
It was a world of relief to know that Mother's Nature's wrath was enough to make Gan Mo and Hazuki finally listen to reason. Though they did it with groans, frowns, and head shakes, they didn't have their "tower of wonders" to back up their claims anymore. And it was hard to believe that the spirits weren't involved in the destruction of the Tower Republic and the sudden formation of Mountain Republic.
The surviving workers were paid for their troubles, and a humble memorial was built for all of the employees who had died in the fray.
It was at the Fire Nation capital where the official meeting was to be held on the Gan Mo industrial movement's future whereabouts. Rebuilding the tower was obviously out, and all transportation in lines with Mo Code was grounded for the moment until a deal could be made.
"The airways and seaways have survived years without a communications tower with little to no casualties." Zuko argued.
"So you're just going to halt all the progress I've worked hard for? Unconscionable, Your Majesty."
Aang let out a sigh. "How about this?" He started. "Why don't we have smaller stations for Mo Code communication send out all over instead of one big central meeting point?"
Zuko, Gan Mo, and Hazuki were all quiet for a few moments, mulling over Aang's words carefully.
"It's a bit of an inconvenience to have it all spread out like that." Hazuki started, but instantly recoiled at the scorn on Aang's face.
"Would you rather another spiritual attempt on your inventions happen that takes more lives?" Aang spat darkly, his eyes cast over with an odd shadow. "Enough is enough. Now I've given you guys an alternative that everyone can live with. Spreading the tower and making them into smaller ground bases will more than likely mesh peacefully with the balance of nature and still fulfill your wishes. Consider this my command." He stood, looking over towards Zuko. "Zuko, send in a request for the paperwork." Another gaze towards Gan Mo and Hazuki. "And I'm watching you two…anymore of your careless stunts and you'll be dealing with more than just Mother Nature."
And with that Aang left.
He was sick of the politics, the close minded comments, and the responsibilities. Even the Avatar needed a break, and he had certainly earned one.
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The fire war renaissance
FanfictionThe war is over and it's time for Aang and his friends to reform the world and bring harmony. But the war left scars in the world, many things have changed in over hundred years. While team avatar tries to bring back balance they meet new and old...
