Rescue in Pohuai Stronghold

The Rescue in Pohuai Stronghold was a rescue mission devised by banished Prince Zuko to rescue Avatar Aang from Admiral Zhao. This was odd, as the banished prince was bent on hunting Aang, but did this so it would be him to capture Aang.

Ending up being very important to the outcome of the war, as if this had never happened, Fire Lord Ozai would have come and taken Aang back to the Fire Nation. If this had happened, The War would have been over in a decisive victory for the Fire Nation, rather than the defeat coming from the Battle at Wulong Forest.

History
Prince Zuko has spoken out against a general's tactics during a war meeting. Because of this, his father, Fire Lord Ozai, expressed it as Zuko insulted him, and forced him to an Agni Kai. In that Agni Kai, a non-fighting Zuko, crying and begging for his father to spare. Ozai was not merciful, and in a single blast of fire, he burned his son's face, leaving a vicious scar. Zuko was then banished, and forced to hunt for the Avatar.

Avatar Aang was awakened months prier to the rescue, and the banished Prince Zuko finally saw his chance to redeem himself. But Aang was joined with his friends Katara and Sokka, and always seemed to dodged his attacks and attempts. Zuko also had a bitter rivalry with Zhao.

Prelude

 * "Permission denied, commander." -Colonel Shinu to Zhao in The Blue Spirit

Commander Zhao had arrived at Pohuai Stronghold to discuss using the Yu Yan Archers for capturing Avatar Aang with Colonel Shinu. Shinu refused to grant him them, as they needed them for security and not some wild goose chase. Just then, Fire Lord Ozai's messenger hawk arrived to deliver Zhao's promotion to Admiral. Shinu was forced to accept.