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Marinette: fav.me/dbjptz4

Nino: fav.me/dbjpvjk

Adrien: fav.me/dbjpwh3

Alya: fav.me/dbjpwtw

Group: fav.me/dbjpy0h



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Honestly, I think the writing needs a lot of work but the basic idea is there. The composition of the group shot is also off, but then again, I drew the characters individually instead of drawing them together. *shrug*



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Their story:

Mari and Nino cross paths with Adrien and Alya while both parties were investigating rumors of firebender spies infiltrating Fulan Du. Mari and Nino want information regarding the whereabouts of their families while Adrien and Alya wanted to expose the truth to protect their home. The four teens agree to work together, although Nino and Mari remain wary of Alya being a firebender. While tracking the rumored firebender spies through an old underground tunnel system, a trap forces Adrien and Mari to separate from Alya and Nino. With a slight change in plans, they teens set a time and place to meet up later.

After parting ways with their best friends, Alya and Nino try not make things awkward. When they set off another trap, they start blaming each other. Their argument attracts a few earthbender guards, so they try to get away. In the middle of escaping, Alya takes a hit meant for Nino. Once hidden from the guards, Nino tends to Alya’s wounds despite her protests. Nino apologizes first, saying he was giving her a hard time because he didn’t want to accept she was different from the other firebenders. Alya also apologizes, saying her bad temper didn’t exactly make things easier. She hated when her mistakes were judged just because she was a firebender. The two teens seemingly make up and agree to get along. While sneaking around, they encounter a lone firebender. They manage to take him down and press him for information. In their interrogation, they discover he was carrying suspicious documents, detailing how the Chief of security made a deal with the Fire Lord. In exchange for wealth and power to rule over the city, the Chief would help bring down the legendary Ba Sing Se. Alya and Nino are shocked by this discovery. The right thing to do was to bring this evidence to the king, but first they need to meet up with their best friends.

After being separated, Marinette and Adrien make small talk in an effort to learn about each other. Their path eventually opens up to a mining area that was familiar to Adrien. He doesn’t get a chance to wonder why when they accidentally eavesdrop on a suspicious conversation. The two teens learn that the Chief of security had help in smuggling firebenders spies into the city. Adrien recognises his father and is unable to hide the truth from Mari. In their shock, they accidentally gives away their position. The teens are easily captured but the adults are surprised that Gabriel’s son was working with a rumored airbender rebel. Despite his position, Adrien asks his father why he’s helping the Fire Nation. Gabriel reveals that Estelle was never dead. Her death was faked so the Fire Nation could use her as hostage and leverage against Gabriel. If he did his part, Estelle would be allowed to return home, so he asks Adrien to cooperate for his mother’s sake. Adrien is conflicted as he chooses between helping his father or someone he just met. He seems to have made his choice when he walks to his father but does the unexpected by knocking away everyone except for his father and Marinette. As Adrien helps her escape, he apologizes to his father, explaining that he could not put others in danger for his mother’s freedom.

While climbing up a few levels, Adrien tells Mari to meet up Alya and Nino without him. Mari argues that he was going to be punished if he stayed. He knows but insists because he couldn’t leave his father to suffer the consequences alone. With great reluctance, Mari leaves Adrien and escapes through an open window. On the roof, Adrien faces off earthbenders and firebenders. He is about to be chained when Mari ambushes the captors with blasts of wind and dust. She quickly drags Adrien towards the edge to jump. As they fall, she manages to position him behind her before opening the glider. Mari focuses on keeping the glider steady while Adrien holds on tight, trying but failing not to scream. Once on the ground, Adrien freaks out over flying for the first time and praises Mari for being amazing, especially with how she came back to save him. Mari flushes, saying he was the amazing one since he made the difficult choice to go against his father. She could never do that and admired his courage. The blushing boy mutters his thanks but the teens remember they have other things to worry about. They waste no more time in meeting up with their best friends.

The four teens reveal what had happened to each other. They agree on a plan to bring the captured firebender and his documents to the king. With difficulty, they somehow get an audience with the king in his private lounge. They tell him everything and present their evidence. The king questions the Chief of security to test their wild accusations. Lucky for them, the Chief of security slips up by revealing a piece of information he shouldn’t know. The king immediately orders the arrest for the spies and the traitors but Adrien pleads for his father. He explains that his father didn’t have a choice when his mother was used as a hostage. The king relents by giving Gabriel a more lenient sentence. The next day, the king delivers an urgent message to his citizens, telling them to be prepare for war.

After a few days of interrogating the spies, Marinette and Nino find out their families are imprisoned at a place called Valley of Akumas. It was a heavily-guarded Fire Nation colony, revealed only to high-ranking firebenders. The two teens make plans to visit the nearest Fire Nation colony. They thank Alya and Adrien for their help and ask them to stay safe when Fulan Du finally goes to war. Alya and Adrien tell them not to worry and wish them all the best in reuniting with their families. The four teens share a group hug and make a promise to meet again once the war was over.

With a heavy heart, Adrien visits his father in his jail cell. Gabriel explains that he kept the truth from Adrien so that he wouldn’t have to suffer the same burden. He was truly sorry for everything, not expecting Adrien to forgive him. Adrien does forgive him, saying he was also sorry for going against his father when he needed his help. Gabriel assures Adrien that his choice had been the right one since making deals with the Fire Nation rarely end well. Adrien then shares the news about his friends learning about the Valley of Akumas. Gabriel was quick to point out that was the same place where his mother was held hostage. With this new information, Adrien realises he could go with his friends to free their families. Gabriel is horrified that Adrien would leave the city and argues against the idea. When Adrien points out that he will go with or without his father’s help, Gabriel relents. He promises to support Adrien, giving him permission to make arrangements with Nathalie. With one last thing on his mind, Gabriel reaches through the metal bars and tearfully hugs Adrien. Gabriel tells him that no matter what happens, he will always be proud of Adrien. Adrien also cries, promising to return back home with his mother.

The next day, Adrien explains to Alya that he’s going with Nino and Marinette after finding out his mother is being held in the same prison. He asks her not to come with him since she had her family to think about. Alya knows he’s right and couldn’t come up with a good argument. Adrien also tells Alya’s family so they wish him well and pray for his safe return. That night, Alya debates whether or not she’s making the right choice to let Adrien go on his own. At the crack of dawn, she decides to leave and prepares a letter for her family. However, her parents catch her in time. They knew that one day she was going to leave and find her own path in life. The family shares one last hug and Alya promises to return home and make her family proud.

Nino and Mari are happy they made friends in Fulan Du and hope they could visit again someday. When Mari asks about his time with Alya, Nino simply says that she wasn’t so bad. Nino then changes subject and asks about her she interest on a certain earthbender. Just as she denies anything special, they hear Adrien greet them from inside their caravan. When questioned, Adrien explains that his mother is also being held at the Valley of Akumas. Nino voices out that they are more than happy to have a friend for their journey, giving Mari a look that she replies with a glare. As the caravan proceeds to leave, Adrien gazes at the window, knowing he won’t see his home for a long while. Sensing his sadness, Mari assures him they’ll all return together.

As they are about to exit the city, something lands on the caravan that spooks the teens inside. They are surprised when Alya swings inside, shouting that she made it just in time. Adrien asks her what’s going on. She tells him that she didn’t want to break the promise they made when they became friends. She also adds that she isn’t letting him have an adventure without her. Mari welcomes Alya, relieved to have another girl in their group. Nino seriously points out that they weren’t travelling for fun. Alya playfully punches his shoulder, saying he needs to stop being a stiff old turtle. He retorts that he rather not be a wild vixen with no manners. The two proceed to bicker, making Marri and Adrien laugh. Mari comments that the bickering will only amuse them for so long until it becomes annoying. Adrien winks, telling her that it would be his pleasure to keep his lady entertained. At his comment, the two proceed to fail at proper conversation, giving Alya and Nino the chance to laugh at them. The four teens have no idea what to expect for the future but their new found friendship gives them the courage they need to move forward.





All characters (c) Thomas Astuc/Zagtoons