"This is water from the spirit oasis in the northern water tribe it has special properties so it might be able to heal you."
Her hand still held over his eye she reached for the object held round her neck the possible key to his salvation, but for some reason her hand couldn't complete the gesture she'd become lost in a sea of burning amber. Suddenly there was no past between them, no resentment or hatred just her and him the only other person who understood the depth of her loss. Before thought could process her lips had found their way to his. It was soft and gentle at first simply to explore, but curiosity faded quickly as passion consumed all. Her inexperienced hands fumble along his chest, before finding their way around his neck. She is somewhat startled when an unfamiliar touch settles on her waist, his hands strong and holds her steady. Not too long ago the mere thought of his touch would have disgust her but now she leans into him hungry for more. More of those lips, fingers and tongue, more of his passion and possessiveness more, more. It was not long before the young prince caught on slowly Zuko's skillful hands went to the sash around her waist.
-Snap-
Ocean blue eyes open at the sound of a twig being broken. Katara looks around only to find Momo with a late night snack. She wipes her brow in relief unable to ignore the sweat there and the dream is brought back to her memory. She'd become very familiar with it dreaming the same thing nearly every night tends to have that affect on a person. She could recall every detail, she was back in that crystal prison with Zuko but instead of Aang coming just in time they were uninterrupted and trouble ensued. It used to frighten her that she would dream about her enemy in such a way but what upset her the most was that she enjoyed it; his hands his lips his teeth all of it. She sighed what the hell was she thinking; because of him Aang was nearly killed, the battle almost lost. She runs her fingers through her long wavy hair and remembers her body is still laden in sweat, a bath would clean her and maybe help her sleep better.
She leaves the camp and her three slumbering friends to find a secluded place to bathe. It was about 15 yards away just beyond some rocks. Stripping down to all she wore was under clothing. (One could never be too careful she couldn't recall the countless times Sokka or Aang would walk in while Toph and she were bathing.) The water is cool reminiscent of the ocean surrounding the southern water tribe and she let's herself become lost in it and more pleasant memories. She looks like a mystical nymph surrounded by her element. Footsteps beat against the hard ground, she doesn't hear them her whole body now submerged. Post are taken along the creek.
She emerges from the pool a beautiful mermaid and is met with flames.
Two fire nation soldiers surround on each side while one rather nasty looking one stands directly in front of her.
"State your business you are in restricted area." He bellows. An alibi follows quickly.
"Just on a late night swim I didn't know." She smiles warmly. Their scowling faces remain unchanged. She makes a cautious move and offensive stances are taken; she stops.
"I'm sorry for trespassing but I would like to leave now."The soldiers draw closer and she knows the time for talk had ended.
Two guards shot flame from rear she doges and then sends a wave to swallow them both. She send another to the right but misses her target and fire rains down. Barely able to block the attacks she nearly singeing an arm in the process. Slowly a thought forms in her head of Aang and the others waking up to discover the battle and how they would rush to fight in her defense Aang's cover would be blown all their efforts would be for nothing. It was then she knew what had to be done. She releases the two benders from the waters hold was ready to surrender when a blow struck the back of her head. Suddenly she's falling and everything is dark she hears a splash as something hits the water and a deep voice saying "Wow I've never seen a real water bender before."then there is only silence.