"Come out, you know you're caught!"
Katara watched from her hiding spot as the banished prince searched the clearing.
He walked a little closer to her spot before passing it over. "Just tell me where the Avatar is and I promise I won't hurt you." His voice was rough and loud, but she could still tell it was a teenager's.
She rolled her eyes. Yeah right… This guy had a serious problem. It was like he had devoted his life to stalking a twelve year old.
"Like I'd ever tell you… you... Jerkbender!" She yelled back. She turned to walk away. Aang and Sokka should have gotten away by now. They'd probably be at the edge of the forest where they'd promise to meet her after she led Zuko away.
"Why don't you say that to my face?" He yelled at her.
She stopped in her tracks. She has had enough of his stupid face and his stupid obsession with hunting Aang down. What was it all for? His honor? She turned around and stalked towards him. She'd show him honor. Nothing more honorable than protecting her friend (even if it did give her pleasure).
She left the protection of the trees and came right behind him. "You know what? I think I will!" she replied. And as he turned around, she wound her fist up and then punched him across the face.
She then promptly turned around and headed back to the trees while he still stood in shock, his hand clutching his jaw. As soon as he had disappeared from view, she broke out into a run. Her hand ached with pain but it was a satisfying soreness that left her feeling fulfilled. Now all I have to do is outrun him... she thought as she heard the rustling of the forest behind her that could only mean the prince was out for revenge.
Despite herself, a wild laugh bubbled up inside her as the Prince of a nation chased her through the forest.
AN: I hope you enjoyed a little Badass Katara. It may be a little OCC but I liked writing it.