Disclaimer: I do not own avatar the last air bender nor the Song Courage by Orianthi ft Lacy from Flyleaf

Underwater Fire Breather

Courage

A few days after Aang saved the world was Zuko's Carination…Today he would be crowned Fire Lord. After talking to Toph last night…she made me realize who the fortune teller met by "You will marry a very powerful bender…" Back then I thought it was Aang but…when Zuko was fighting Azula I saw how powerful he truly was. Sure Aang is the Avatar and is Master of all 4 elements but Zuko…Zuko could nail your ass in a heartbeat while Aang had to think things though. Zuko would fight for his rights and do anything to protect those he love. Love Him saving me two days ago wasn't out of pity but out of Love. He loved me…I could tell as well as Toph. This morning I woke up extra early and dressed in my water nation attire. Slowly walking down the dim hall ways I could just see his face. His beautiful Scar…his soul sucking gold eyes. The sun would rise with every step I would take. When I reached the huge red wooden doors something in me stopped. My Courage was fading way. Fear over came me…what happens if I was wrong? Placing my hand on my mother's necklace I could feel her. "Like a bird with Broken Wings it's not about how high he flies but the song he sings…Courage is when you're afraid but you keep on moving…Keep on Living Katara no matter how much fear there is…it will all turn out okay. If you fall down it's not how many times you get knocked down but how many times you get back up." My mother told me that all the time…I can do this. Without any hesitation the heavy doors open, my feet quietly move to the other side. Shutting the door quietly then facing straight ahead…There he was struggling to put on his red robe. A smile comes on my face.

"Hey…"I say taking a step closer. Zuko jumps in shock turning to see who was with him. A once blank face over comes with a smile. "Hey." His deep voice says while blushing a bit. I walk to him looking at his eyes.

"Need some help?" I ask nervously

"Yeah." His smile widens even more. The red silky fabric is so light to my touch. I slide the sleeve across his arm with ease. Instead of letting go I drag my fingers gently across his bare chest. I look down focusing on his bandage scar. Halting my hand from going any farther than the bandage. Lightly I relax my hand. To my surprise Zuko gradually places his hand on my chin. At this moment my face flushes with red. He lifts his hand leading my focus upon him. Trying not to swoon into him I begin talking. "How is it today?"

"It's doable. Barley even hurts."

"Ha really…cause a moment ago your face was in searing pain."

"Upf what do you expect?" he smiles coyly and in a playful tone he continues. "After all I did get struck by lightning."

"Um correction hit buy lighting saving my life…witch I'm thankful for…Zuko I-" A third person joined us in the room interrupting me. "What's going on here? Zuko what is this peasant doing here? Most important why is her hand on your chest?"The voice was cold and so mild tone. In an instant we both knew it was Mai. Pulling away first I just hold on to Zuko's gaze. "Wish you good luck and happiness…" Disappointment crosses my face. I break a way and make my way towards Mai. I'm so pissed at her how she dare call me present after all I have done. Looking at her I state a lie "I was just wishing him good luck later this morning."

"That's not what it looked like…"

"I'm sorry it didn't look that way but it's the truth." With that I head towards the door. A few feet away I say my final words. "Oh and I'm no peasant…by rights I'm a Princess of the Sothern Water Tribe…" I shut the door behind me. For some odd reason my once light normal breathing turns to heavy. My normal confident walk turns into a frantic run. I just kept running turning down hallway after hallway. Not knowing where my body was taking me; just going where my feet lead. After minutes of running I ended up on the abandon part of the palace. On this portion the sun shined the brightest. Leaning on a post I let out a sob. Holding all of my feelings didn't matter anymore. I knew here no one would come looking for me. No one would see my weakness of a broken heart. But most important no one would see how much of a fool I am. How could I forget about Mai? His heart belongs to her…not me. What just happened with him ment nothing…he was just leading me on I bet! "I'm so stupid! What's wrong with me…?"

"Nothing…" a faint voice says behind me. It sounded short of breath. I shift around brushing away the tears. For a moment I thought my eyes are playing a trick on me…but no…The figure moves closer to me; pulling me into its embrace. "You're not stupid Katara…I am." We both beam but in a odd way. Why am I smiling? "I left Mai there in the room. Didn't you see me rush after you?" "No…why would you leave her? Zuko Why? Both of you have known each other for so long."

"That's the thing Katara! I don't care for her any more I…I…I care for you more than anything." We continued where we left off. My hand relaxed on his chest, his hand on my chin. Zuko places his other hand around my waste yanking me into him. Our foreheads lean agents each other. We both smile then softly he tilts my chin down. Our lips met and deepen into a meaningful kiss.

A/N: The song Courage by Orianthi Ft Lacy from Flyleaf was what kind of go me motivated for this story. Plus in algebra I was board so…yeah. Its kind of sloppy but I kind of like it . The next story its going to be up later today(maybe) so hang on! Lol tell me what you think and stay tune for the next story! Remember to comment if you want. Thank you muchly

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