Chapter 51: Hazen's Dream

A scream was heard and it echoed off the walls. Then silence. A fire cracked, lighting the place up. The silhouettes of many animals were together in silence, sitting together. All of them were battle-scarred and looked like the definition of evil. Their eyes had fire dancing in them as they all looked up at the silhouette of a small animal. On its claws were fresh blood, and a body lay by it: the body of a cat. It had blood pouring from its throat, its eyes blank, dead.
"See?" growled the voice of the murderer, its voice icy, "this is what happens when a warrior refuses to go to battle. Muddyfur is no use to us. He deserved to die," the voice spat. His voice was followed by yowls of agreement. The murderer's claws gleamed in the moonlight, and he bared his teeth, which gleamed in the moonlight.
"Now, all of you are going. We're going to show them that the Firebenders are not easily defeated. Because you all failed me at the Water Tribe, I'm giving you a chance to strike again and show me that I lead warriors, not soft-hearted fools. Do I make myself clear?" snapped the murderer. His claws were in a pool of blood but he didn't seem to mind.
Yowls arose from the crowd, all of them seemed ready for whatever their leader was urging them on to do. Their eyes glowed in the darkness, and they were thirsty for a battle. The leader seemed to smile a bit, but it was in an evil way, no doubt about it. "The Bending Tower will not be ready for this attack," his icy voice spat, and he hopped down from the mass of bones he was standing on. "They think they're stronger than us," he began to walk through the crowd. His army seemed scared of him, yet their eyes glowed with respect for him. He eyed to snakes as he continued, "Only The Bending Tower stands in our way between ruling and being casted away. I have faith in all of you that we will push The Bending Tower down like prey in the forest and stand up as the rulers! It is the will of the Darkbenders, and we will make sure it happens. No one will dare stand in our way." His eyes glowed red as he walked through the middle of the crowd, all of them watching him as he talked. "The Earth Kingdom has been conquered. They fear us. The Water Tribe, those soft-hearted fools, will bow down once we rule The Bending Tower, for no one will help them then. The Air Temple will stay in their usual position: out of the way, not wanting to be a part of this war." In a flash, the leader was in front of one of the snakes, who looked scared as he stood in front of her. "And we're not going to let them win this time, are we, Poisonfang?" He bared his teeth at her, and the snake seemed to know that he'd easily finish her off if he wanted to.
"No, Ironfang, my leader," the snake dipped her head in respect, "I will die before I let The Bending Tower win." Her glowing green eyes looked up at the leader, and she seemed to be pleading that he wouldn't kill her right then and now.
"You better," growled the leader, "Or I will kill you next time you fail me." He jumped up onto the mass of bones. "Our spy should have found out The Bending Tower's weaknesses by now. When we invade, he will report to us what it is and we will use it against them." The leader quickly jumped high into the air and landed on the bones, and a ring of fire appeared around the bones. "The Firebenders will rule! We will become the leaders we deserve to be!" he yowled, and the army yowled with him.

A white wolf woke with a start. He examined the room. Everyone was asleep. His icy blue eyes narrowed and he shook his pelt. The dream had scared him. Despite it was still night out, he exited the den and went out into the hallway. He had to prepare. The Firebenders were going to come, and they were going to arrive quickly. He looked left and right to make sure no one was coming. Then, the white wolf headed for the staircase.
"Hazen?"
The wolf jumped. He turned around to see Mistletoe. He felt his heart ache. She was beautiful and kind, yet he would never be allowed to be with her. He shook his head. "What do you want?" he asked, hoping she'd leave soon. Hazen tried to push his feelings away but they kept coming back at him like an opponent would come back to you after you struck him.
"Why are you up?" Mistletoe asked.
"Er... I just had a dream," Hazen sighed. "I... Don't want to talk about it." Hazen slowly turned his head to look at her. Kindness was in her eyes, she didn't have a questioning look upon her at all, unlike Ash, who always seemed to look suspicious and nervous whenever he looked at Hazen. "Do you need something?"
"I woke up and couldn't go back to sleep," Mistletoe responded. "Do you want to... Um, walk with me?"
Hazen hesitated, but then shook his head. "I just... Want to be alone for a while. Go back to sleep, and I'll see you in the morning." He looked at her, and was surprised to see that she seemed to have affection towards him, too. Well, at least then maybe she'll understand I want to be alone, Hazen thought.
Mistletoe nodded, "Alright, see you in the morning." She returned to the Airbenders' den.
Hazen sighed in relief, and quickly went downstairs and out into the yard. It had stopped snowing. Hazen's legs sunk into the snow. It was cold, and a breeze swept through the area, making Hazen's pelt ruffled. He stared at the snow. Then he narrowed his eyes. He had to do this. It was what he was here for.
Hazen breathed in, then out. He looked up at the dark, clouded sky. He shut his eyes, then pushed his paws front paws forward, breathing again. He swished his tail slowly, then opened his eyes, growling. He glared at the trees around him. I just need to perform this duty and then I can go home, Hazen thought to himself. He finally spun in a circle and leaped, landing onto the ground.
A fire appeared on the snow, and the snow melted quickly. Hazen quickly looked around. No one had seen him do the Firebending. Good. The plan was working well so far. As the fire grew bigger, Hazen kept looking around, trying to make sure he wasn't being watched. Hazen turned to the fire. He smiled, narrowed his eyes, and turned his back to the fire, then quickly lashed around, pushing his paws forward quickly. The fire quickly spread throughout the area, melting all the snow. It went into the forest, luckily not catching any trees on fire, melting the snow in its path.
Hazen sighed relief and walked back inside The Bending Tower. His duty had been done. Since the snow had melted, the Firebenders could get here. Soon, once the Firebenders won, he'd get to go home and leave. He'd be rewarded for helping out the Firebenders. Perfect.
Suddenly, Hazen realized something.
There was one problem.
Mistletoe.

Author's Note:
Do not let your heart be troubled, Hazen... JOIN THE GOOD SIDE. :U
Yep, Hazen's a spy for the Firebenders... D: Poor Mistletoe. The Firebenders are coming soon. Someone, start singing "Be Prepared". xP