This is an original take and the downfall of the Air Nomads would make an interesting side story if you do ever choose to pursue it. Wasn't sure where you were going with the hint of Zuko cross dressing at ten? Also, the confrontation between Zuko and the general over the Avatar isn't as climactic as the story calls for, rushing the ending between Iroh and Xiao.

I enjoy writing that makes me think and I like your style.

Excellent story, I was surprised when Xiao turned out to be a woman, but she was a very interesting and believable character. Your characterizations of Iroh and Zuko are dead-on as well, I hope to run across more work by you!

Very good. An interesting idea. Do know, by any chance, that the Air Nomads were indeed betrayed from the inside? Recent spoilers have revealed that an Air monk named Afiko betrayed his people out of greed and envy of Aang's powers. Great story.

Interesting, if not a lil' hard to follow. It also needs a bit more description and a bit spicier of dialogue, but still really good n' interesting!

yes yes yes yes yes yes, make a prequel please!

Great story!

*pouts* Aww... Zuko. I liked this story a lot. Thanks for sharing

Of course, it all makes sense now. That's how the Fire Nation was able to get into the Air Temples! They had someone on the inside get them in!

You've written quite an interesting story here. *nods* I think that your view on how the Airbenders were killed is very possible, although I can't really say I see an old lady slapping Zuko, commander or not (I mean not even Zhao slapped him, fighting him I would think is more respectable than a slap but then again an old lady can't really fight too much now can she?)
Lol, Iroh and Zuko were in character so you should feel proud that’s it well written. As for Xiao . . . Hmm . . . I don’t quite know what to think of her, (she has inner strength, as seen from her slapping Zuko, but yet she’s weak inside because she sobs in the end . . . Hmm . . .) Well feel happy you’ve developed a round-about character, that has both strengths and flaws! I think you have room to expand on the story and you should, that way you can develop Xiao’s character even further.
And if you want more reviews you should accept anonymous reviews since not everyone has joined but, rather, they only read the fics. (Just a suggestion.) I hope to see more fics from you.
Alimoe