DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE CHARACTERS OR STORYLINE. THEY EXCLUSIVELY BELONG TO THE CREATORS OF AVATAR.

General Iroh waited for the lone patrolmen to pass down the ship hallway before approaching another guard in the shadows.

"We are approaching the Northern Water Tribe soon, do you have a plan?"

"I'm working on it uncle."Prince Zuko replied through his faceplate.

Iroh watched as his nephew walked out of the darkened alcove and out of sight before turning to face yet another guard. "You must be slightly humbled at the fact that my nephew was able to create a plan most similar to yours young one."

The young woman chuckled as she removed her faceplate. "Quite a bit general, but some of his plans must have a slim chance of not blowing up in his face."

Shaking his head the general spoke somberly, "I trust you overheard the information I relayed to my nephew?"

"We are approaching the North Pole. Do you have an estimated schedule?" the girl asked.

Taking a moment to think Iroh spoke, "At the speed we are currently producing, I estimate we shall arrive a day before the full moon."

The young firebender appeared deep in thought but then smirked, "How red do you predict Zhao's face will appear once he has to halt his invasion for an engine malfunction?"

The old general chucked darkly, "Quite a maroon color if past situations are anything to judge by." Sobering quickly he uttered, "You do realize that the engine will only be out of commission for about a day before the ships will be able to move forward again?"

Sighing, the young woman replied, "That's about all the time I need to reach the city by boat. I just hope the chief will accept my help. It's time this war ended, and I plan to aid in its demise, starting by thwarting this invasion."

Iroh placed a hand on her shoulder as he smiled, "I doubt Chief Arnook will be foolish enough to refuse help from a person as talented as you my young firebender."

Frowning somewhat the girl replied, "You understand that I have to oppose the prince's quest for the avatar. Even if he is like a brother to me, I cannot condone the reasons for his mission."

"Yes I completely understand your reasons, and I will help you any way I can. Zuko must realize the flaws in his mission, and I believe that with your aid he soon will."

The girl smiled quickly before replacing her faceplate, bowed to the general, turned and walked down the metal hallway. She continued for a time before ducking through a door and examining the large piece of machinery in front of her. Taking a deep breath and sinking into a stance the young prodigy produced a powerful bolt of lightning and sent it through the metal of the engine. The contraption sputtered and groaned before stopping completely. Quickly exiting the room the young woman ran to the loading dock and started to lower a small one man boat into the dark water as the large battleship stopped cutting through the northern waters.