So I know I said I would try to update my other stories, but I have to get this one down. It's going to be hard to get four stories down, but I'm almost done with volleyball. Plus, if I have good music, I can type really fast. Please forgive me, ML7, but just for you, this story is dedicated to you. Here it goes.

Good Enough

Summary: Poor Katara. She's always getting captured by the enemy. Lucky for her, Aang has always come to her rescue. But what happens when the Avatar mysteriously disappears and all hope seems lost? Katara has faith Aang will save her, even after being captured by Azula. Even after she is forced to watch Sokka's execution. Even after she is forced into slavery. How much hope can she have when Prince Zuko returns with proof of Aang's death? After everything's she's been through, she is finally given to Zuko as a gift. Can she learn to forgive the man that brought her such misery?

Disclaimer: No, I do not own Avatar: The Last Airbender, any part of it, or anything related to the show. It all belongs to Nickelodeon. Perhaps one day.

"Talking."

Thinking or flashback.

Not Again

Katara slowly came to. She didn't want to open her eyes. The constant pounding in her head wouldn't let her. She tried to focus on soothing the pain by listening to the gentle swooshing of waves. She moved her hand across the sand she was lying on. She knew she was alive and that she was near the ocean. Wait a minute. Why am I lying next to the ocean in the first place? She slowly opened her eyes. It was night, and the moon was full. She sighed as she looked over her body. It didn't appear she was injured. That was one thing to be happy about.

"Aang, where are we?" When she didn't hear a response, she looked around her. No one was there. "Aang? Sokka? Where are you guys?" She got up and surveyed the area. The long sandy beach, which was completely lifeless besides her, was surrounded by evergreens. She must have been in the Earth Kingdom. Where she wasn't sure. She didn't care. She had to find Aang and Sokka.

"Come on, you guys. This isn't funny anymore. You can come out anytime." Nothing. "Aang, I know you are more mature than this. Come out." Silence. "Sokka, stop this now!" There was still no answer. She didn't know what to do. She was starting to get worried. "Please, you two. Don't do this to me. Aang! Sokka!" She couldn't reach them. No matter how much Katara yelled, her brother and the airbender wouldn't answer her. She finally fell to her knees and started to sob when she heard thunder in the distance. Looking up, she saw a group of clouds bulging together, lightning outlining the system. Then she remembered what happened.

"Aang, we need to find dry land! This storm is getting out of hand!" The group had been caught in the storm of the century, and Appa could barely manage through it. Aang tried to encourage him to hang on, but it was hard to hear between the thunder, blowing wind, and rain. Katara, Sokka, Toph, and Momo did their best to hang on to the saddle while Aang tried to get them to safety.

"I'm freezing!" Sokka yelled.

"Stop being a baby, ponytail boy. Suck it up!" That was easy for Toph to say. She was an earthbender. She was built like a rock at spirit, but Sokka wasn't ready for the cold. He would have hit the blind girl, but he was putting all his strength into holding on. "Twinkle toes, I don't think we can take much more of this."

"I'm trying!" Aang yelled back. "I think the worst is over. It can't get any worse." As always, it did get worst. As if on cue, a twister started to form in the clouds, and it was heading straight for them. "Appa! Yip yip!" But it was too late. Appa had been caught up in it. Toph planted herself firmly on the giant bison, but Sokka was lifted into the air. He felt a sudden jerk as Katara grabbed his hand.

"Don't let go, Sokka!" Katara said as she tried to pull him in. She suddenly felt his grip slip, and her brother was gone. "Sokka!" Aang tried to form a sphere around Appa, but it was no use. The whirlwind overpowered him. Katara was the next to fall off. The last thing she heard before hitting the icy cold water was Aang yelling her name. The ocean knocked her senseless as she began to sink. She was a waterbender master, but she was powerless against her element. This can't be the end, she thought. I can't die like this. Aang. Appa came crashing into the sea, along with Aang. Katara couldn't see Toph anywhere, but she did see Aang's eyes and arrows glowing blue then a flash of light before she blacked out.

Now she was on this beach in who knows where…alone. Sokka and Toph were nowhere to be seen, but she had a feeling where Aang was. Was he really frozen again? If so, she would have to find him and free him, but for now she had to find shelter and get some sleep. She slowly made her way into the forest and started to collect some wood. As soon as she started a fire, she took her clothes off and let them dry over the flames, watching the crackling sparks. Fire, the direct opposite of her element. Water was cool and relaxing. Fire was hot and fierce. Water flowed through a person. Fire burned you. Water was healing and caring. Fire was a curse, consuming everything in its path without discrimination. Why would anyone want to be a firebender? Instantly, Zuko came to her mind.

Zuko was just a barbaric prince, she decided. Nothing but a selfish, cold-hearted, hot-tempered monster. He was always chasing after Aang because he was the Avatar. What had Aang ever do? Nothing of course. It was just the fact that he was the Avatar. Aang was one of the most powerful threats to the Fire Nation, so they had to capture him. One thing was for sure. Katara was sick of being chased like a hunted animal.

She was brought out of her thought when she heard a twig snap. With caution, she quietly grabbed her water canteen and uncorked it, ready for anything that would come out of the forest. She watched as something advanced towards her. She was about to attack when a squirrel scurried into the clearing. She smiled and relaxed just as a fireball hit her in the back and sent her flying into a tree. She slowly got up to find she had been surrounded by Fire Nation soldiers, and they were aiming their fists at her.

"If you want me, you'll have to fight me," Katara said while getting into a fighting stance. Her response was laughter from the last person she thought she would see. "It's you!" Standing before her with a big smile and Katara's empty canteen was Princess Azula.

"I see we caught you at a bad time," Azula stated as the men snickered. Katara blushed slightly as she realized she only had on her undergarments on. "Perhaps you could help me. I'm looking for the Avatar. I figured he would be with you, but I guess I was wrong. I was also wondering where my brother Zuzu is. If you tell me either, I might let you go without a scratch."

"I haven't seen your brother, and Aang and I got separated," Katara responded. "Besides, I wouldn't sell my friend to a snotty little princess."

"That's too bad," Azula said as lightning started to appear at her fingertips. Katara had seen this before, and she knew it was deadly. "I guess I'll just have to take you instead." Azula struck without warning. Katara was lucky to barely avoid the attack. She wouldn't be taken without a fight.

Trying her best to collect as much water as possible, Katara aimed her whip at Azula. Of course, Azula dodged it with ease. Then Katara used her water to send a small wave at Azula. Azula smiled as she split it without worry, but she was surprised when Katara's foot was planted into her face. Azula picked herself off the forest ground as she wiped the blood away from her mouth.

"That was a sneaky move using the wave to distract me. I'm starting to like you. You are almost as powerful as me, but I have to end this now." Azula smiled as she collected more lightning. Katara knew she could avoid the attack again, but Azula started to laugh. "You won't get away this time, waterbending master. Water is a great conductor of electricity, and it's everywhere, including all over you. You can't escape me."

Katara's eyes widened in shock. Azula was right. Katara's own element was a trap. She couldn't run even if she wanted to, and Azula and her men knew it. When Azula knew Katara had taken in her demise, she made it final by striking the ground with her hands, sending bolts of energy through the water and into Katara's body.

Katara couldn't think. She could barely breathe. All she could do was scream as the lightning coursed through her muscles. She had never felt so much pain in her life. When she thought she would pass out, the lightning ceased and she fell to the ground shaking and gasping for air. She tried to focus on staying awake, but she couldn't get the horrible thoughts out of her head.

She's going to capture me. Not again. This can't be happening again. Aang is gone. No one can help me now. She felt a tear slip down her cheek followed by Azula's laughter. The princess bent down to meet Katara's eyes.

"Don't worry, Katara. I need you alive. What would be the fun of killing you if I can't make you watch the Avatar turn himself over to me?" Katara continued to cry as Azula ordered her men to secure her new prisoner. Aang, where are you?

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