446. What Happened?!

After giving Ursa her face back, they all used the same door and returned to the village. There, Zuko asked something to her that was pestering him.

"Mother, I found this letter in Ozai's office. I-Is this true?" He asked nervously.

She immediately recognized the letter. *Sigh*

"No, this is not real. I wrote this letter to catch Ozai. Since the day I left my home and went to the palace to live, I tried to stay in touch with my family by writing letters. But, I never received a reply.

"I had my doubts that Ozai was blocking my letters. That is why I wrote this and as expected, he read it and confronted me.

"Forgive me Zuko. But since that day, to punish me, Ozai decided that he would really treat you as if you were my illegitimate son. He saw you as a way to torment me.

"He most likely burned your face because he thought that no matter where I was, I would cry hearing about you. He wanted to see me sad and frustrated. He was a monster.

"Azula, this was the reason why I cared for him a little more. Because he was under constant harassment from Ozai and if I didn't support him then he would have gone mad. But sadly, I overlooked you.

"But know this, my daughter. I love you as much as I love Zuko. You both are equally my children. Now, there is your sister Kiyi too. Please don't be harsh on her. She is very young."

"Don't worry mother. She is my sister. She is Fire Nation's princess." Zuko firmly said.

"Hmm, I should teach her fire bending," Azula muttered. But this raised red flags in everyone's mind and they decided to never let her train Kiyi.

"Mother, please come with me and live in the palace. You belong there and you deserve all the respect that was taken away from you there. Bring Kiyi too. Show her the palace." Zuko said, nearly pleading.

Ursa looked at Noren. He nodded at her. "Okay, we will come with you."

Alexander was genuinely happy that Noren was such an understanding man. He couldn't imagine how harsh his life must have been. Losing the love of his life to an arrogant prince his lover didn't even know. Then being constantly hunted for loving her. Alexander had to give it to him, lovers like these were very rare nowadays.

"Good, then pack your bags. We will return with my magic door. It's going to be a big party soon." He announced.

"YAYYY!" Kiyi cheered.

Alexander went out of the house to give them space to pack their stuff up.

"Grandpa, what are your thoughts on the current situation of the world? I mean, how it is governed," Aang asked thoughtfully.

"Hmm, well, it sure is messed up," Alexander said.

"Yes, young Avatar. Right now, one nation doesn't care about people of other nations and this leads to racism which leads to conflicts." Iroh spoke.

"Then how should I fix it? I am but one person." Aang sounded confused and lost.

"Who said you are alone, Aang, look around you. You have your friends, me, and even the Fire Lord as your friend. Also, because the Air Nomads are back in business, you are their de facto leader and ruler. This gives you a higher say in the direction of progress this world should take." Alexander lectured him.

"Then I should call for a meeting between all the kings." Aang decided,

"Yes, but I will give you a book later on how to set up a governance system that does not require a king. Because you've seen it, Aang. There is never a guarantee that the next king or queen will be as good or as bad as the last one.

"This world can't go through another Ozai for the next two hundred years or else humanity will face too many problems." He advised.

Aang nodded continuously. "I understand, this means we need to unite the people instead of just nations."

"Yes, I recommend you go to Yu Dao. It is the first-ever Fire Nation's colony. Together with the Earth Kingdom civilians already living in the area, the Fire Nation settlers created a thriving metalworking industry that evolved into one of the best in the world.

"The tiny village grew into a thriving, cosmopolitan city. Through the unique blending of the Earth Kingdom and Fire Nation culture, Yu Dao became one of the wealthiest cities in the world. They are said to make the finest metal in the world.

"In Yu Dao, you will see Firebenders marrying an Earth bender and producing babies who don't belong to any nation but can still earthbend or firebend. The case of Yu Dao proves that living together is not impossible.

"Remember, Aang, the only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance."

Aang nodded and firmly answered, "Thank you, grandpa, I will go there after finishing my business here."

"Hahaha, yes, you should have some fun while traveling. I am sure Katara will enjoy your company," Alexander added, teasing him.

Aang had started to realize that maybe Katara also has feelings for him so he was much more susceptible to blushing now.

Just then Sokka came shouting "HEYYY, why are you looking like a tomato, Aang?... Also, what are you guys talking about? Come, we're getting late for the party. I can't wait to eat all the delicious food."

"See, happiness is not always about big things. Little things can create wonders too," Iroh commented, seeing Sokka's behavior.

"Well, I'd say he's more of a brain-damaged person than just happy," Ragnarok added.

So they turned around and left.

~Spirit God, we all have assembled,~ Suddenly a voice spoke to Alexander. Only Aang was able to hear it.

"Don't worry. It was the Lion Turtle. You all leave, I have some important work to do." He told them and flew away. He was all alone this time.

...

Alexander appeared near the Whale Tail Island.

There he saw about fifteen different small islands. He knew that they were lion turtles.

"Greetings, ancient spirits," Alexander said while standing on the water.

All of the lion turtles poked their heads out of the water.

"Greetings, Spirit God. As you said, we have all gathered here. What important thing do you want to tell us?" One of them asked.

"Yes, thousands of years ago, you all were the protectors of human civilizations until the coming of Avatar.

"But, this world is changing so fast that soon even the Avatar won't be able to handle the load. So, I want you all to change your role from protector to observer.

"I will set up magic on this planet that once activated will take away bending from each human on this planet. You are to watch over humanity and if someday you feel that bending has become a danger to human civilization, I want you to start my magic.

"This way, the world will be made truly equal as no one will be able to bend. The Avatar cycle will continue but inside the Spirit realm mostly."

There was silence for a few seconds.

"We accept this responsibility, Spirit God, but we have a condition. We want you to make a safe sanctuary for us where humans can't enter and destroy our lives." They asked.

"I accept, I will make a safe haven for you all, just a little away from the borders of the Southern Air Temple." He announced. Soon, they all turned around to travel to his designated place.

Alexander also flew faster to start working. He wasn't giving them the ability to take away the world's bending without any safety features. There was also an intent-based aspect to the magic. This way, if the turtles or anyone tried to activate it with an ulterior motive then the person will forget everything, including their whole life since their birth. He wasn't foolish enough to not add a safety feature because he knew that if something can be used for doing good then it can absolutely be used for bad too.

He worked hard to make the place for them. First, he made a large landmass, enough for all of them to live on it. Then he created many meat trees on the big island and also the ocean floor. It was illogical but magic in itself was illogical.

After being done with the island and talking to the turtles, he left for Fire Nation capital.

*BEEP BEEP BEEP*

While leaving, Alexander's alarm watch started sounding. The alarm was meant for trouble in Phixheim. He threw everything away and rushed inside Phixheim.

Upon reaching the place, he was shocked to see the worried faces of everyone present.

"WHAT HAPPENED?!"

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