Me: Hello! I'm Jessie and I decided to make a quick one-shot about Katara.
Aang: Shouldn't you be working on your Kingdom Hearts story?
Zuko: Yeah really!
Me: Well…I guess….
Katara: After this you really should finish the next chapter in your other story.
Me: Awww man! I am running out of ideas for it!
Toph: You big baby!
Me: Shut up Toph.
Sokka: Give them the disclaimer so I can go to sleep.
Me: I don't own any of the Avatar characters. If I did I would share them with you guys but alas, I do not. I so steal them sometimes and hide them in my closet with Orli. Enjoy! Don't forget to review!
Katara woke with a start, another dream about him. These dreams have been happening for about two weeks now on and off. It was always the same dream. The others were still asleep and the moon cast an eerie glow upon the ground. Sokka was snoring; it was a wonder anyone could sleep through that. She chuckled slightly noticing some drool dribbling down his cheek. Her smile quickly faded as she recalled her dream.
It was fuzzy but not hard to remember. The voice of the boy was distinguished and familiar. She placed her fingers on her temples trying to place the voice with a face or a name but nothing came to her. Sighing she dropped her hands and pondered the dream again.
The refreshingly sweet summer evening was perfect for water bending. Katara stood at the edge of a small stream about two feet wide. It jutted out from under a large rock and slowed to a trickled amongst many rocks. Toph was teaching Aang more Earth bending moves so she had the chance to practice water bending alone. She stripped down to the white bikini top and skirt like outfit she wore while in the water and stepped into the icy cool stream. Appa's happy groans could be heard as he rolled in a small patch of grass while Momo was stuffing his face with as many berries as he could fit into his tiny mouth. Sokka was relaxing against a large slanted rock, one arm behind his head and the other across his eyes.
Katara swirled the water into tall columns and froze it, just playing around. The ice columns were beautiful but played no part in helping her become a better water bender. The man hidden in the shadows was not interested in the fact she was a water bender, more in the fact she was so beautiful. Many would be surprised and amazed at the sight of a water bender but this man had known her long enough to appreciate more than her water bending skills. Katara had her back turned to him, admiring her work. This was his chance. He crept up and grabbed her from behind, placing a hand over her mouth and the other arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her backwards into the forest.
"Do not be afraid. I wouldn't dream of harming you." He whispered into her ear and as he pulled his hand from her mouth brushed it across her face. Katara felt a shiver shoot up her spine from his touch. He lowered his other hand to her waist and spun her around so she was facing him. His face was hidden in the shadow but he was handsome non the less. She should have screamed but she didn't. For some odd reason, she felt safe with him, like they were connected on some unfathomable level. "Why do you stay with these..." he searched for the right word. "Children? You seem close to the Avatar. Tell me, do you love him?"
Katara was taken aback. She didn't love Aang that way. Did she? She thought of him more as a little brother, right? Of course she did! He was like a little brother to her, that's all. "Like my own flesh and blood." She replied sternly.
The man sounded relieved. "Come with me." He whispered, grasping her hand and leading her along the path. Katara resisted at first but then let him lead her. She analyzed the stature of the man; he was younger than she thought at first. He was about Sokka's height and weight but a little more muscled and broader in the shoulders. Dark, short, messy hair crowned his head. He reminded her of Jet in a way she immediately crushed that thought. Jet was a horrible person and this guy seemed nice yet demanding and gruff.
"Where are you taking me?" Katara questioned as he pulled her along a winding path.
"You'll see." He replied, glancing back and smiling. She felt as if she would melt on the spot. His smile was enough to make her heart pound, but why? She couldn't possibly love this stranger, could she? Slowly, the woods thinned out and they came right up to the edge of a cliff. She gasped and stepped back. Why had he brought her here? What was he going to do to her?
"Scared?" He asked concerned. Katara nodded and he wrapped his arm around her waist and held her close. "Don't be." His warm breath on her skin made her heart pound harder, she pulled away, afraid he'd feel it.
"Where was it you were taking me?" She asked blushing. He smiled and took her hand again, the familiar chill shot up her spine again when his hand touched hers. They sidled down the cliff wall on a narrow path; the boy never loosened his grip on her hand. They shuffled along the narrow path pushing back swaths of Spanish moss that hung in their way until the path suddenly widened. Of the side of the cliff wall was a huge drape of moss. The boy pushed it back to reveal a cave.
The slimy cave didn't impress Katara. "You brought me here to see this nasty cave?" She asked repulsed.
The stranger chuckled. "You shouldn't judge things by their outside appearance. Take a closer look inside." He pulled her inside and as soon as the moss recovered the entrance, small blue crystals on the walls lighted the cave. He pulled her through the cave. Deeper and deeper they went until they came to a huge open chamber. It was freezing in the chamber and Katara was rubbing her arms to keep warm. The guy noticed and draped his jacket around her shoulders. Katara smiled at him and thanked him.
"Look up." He said raising his face upwards.
Katara did as she was asked and gasped form the beautiful sight that met her eyes. Ice hung in long pointed columns from the ceiling like the teeth of some huge beast. The reflection of the blue crystals off the ice created an unearthly effect.
"It's gorgeous!" She crooned.
"It is isn't it?" He confirmed, not looking at the ceiling.
"Why did you bring me here?" She asked suspiciously turning back to him.
"To see you smile and to see you happy." He answered smiling. Katara blushed. "And to do this." He leaned in to her, breathing shallow. Katara's heart raced and her head pounded, he was going to kiss her. She leaned forward to him, their faces a mere inch apart. He wrapped his arms around her waist and she draped her arms over his shoulders. Just as he was going to kiss her she woke up.
Katara sighed. Who was that boy? It was killing her inside that she couldn't recall his face. He was someone she knew, but was still mysterious to her. She saw his face in the dream but couldn't remember it now. Faces and their voices ran through her mind like a movie as she tried to match the face with the voice. She closed her eyes and though hard. The sentence, "I will capture the Avatar." Ran through her mind and her heart skipped a beat. That was the voice from her dream. There was no doubting it. Her eyes snapped open.
"Zuko…" She whispered.
Me: And that's it! I hoped you enjoyed the crappy one-shot!
Zuko: I had no clue you felt that way Katara.
Katara: I –I don't…I don't think so…
Aang: Leave her alone Zuko!
Me: Oh boy….