Summary—What if Lu Ten had a little sister? Note—This does not change the canon storyline.

Disclaimer—I do not own Avatar: The Last Airbender, those rights belong to the two geniuses named Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko

The Invisible Princess

Chapter 1—Never Give Up Without a Fight

Ages: Lu Ten-20 Zuko-10 Azula-8 Min-8

Day 592

Dear Diary,

After decades of resisting, the Earth Kingdom capital of Ba-Sing-Se is finally starting to fall to the power of the Fire Nation. A messenger hawk arrived today with news from Father that the troops had broken through the outer wall, bringing us that much closer to victory. No surprise, Aunt Ursa says, when our troops are being led by the legendary Dragon of the West!

Along with this great news came gifts from Father and Lu Ten for Zuko, Azula, and me. Zuko received a pearl dagger from an Earth Kingdom general. It is inscribed on both sides—one side says 'Made in the Earth Kingdom' and the other side says 'Never give up without a fight'. This is something the four of us have always been taught.

Azula and I each received a beautiful Earth Kingdom doll from Father. I love mine and have named her Yuri. Azula burned hers. Lu Ten gave me a blank book with a green and gold cover. 'For your sketches', his note said. Father always says I got my mother's gift for art. I love it! Azula and Uncle Ozai laughed when I showed them the book, saying that my drawings are "all I'm really good for". Uncle Ozai has been saying that for years.

I know why. It's because I can't firebend. Aunt Ursa says this is because I was really sick when I was born. The doctors said I wouldn't make it to two years. Ha! I showed them (as Lu Ten says)! But I'm still not as strong as Zuko and Azula and some doctors, as well as Uncle Ozai, don't expect me to make it to ten years. I once heard Uncle say that a person who can't firebend, especially a member of the Royal Family, is worthless. I'll show him.

I spent the rest of the day sketching in my new book and playing with Yuri. I can't wait until Father and Lu Ten come home for good. Bye!