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Chapter Three

Arrival

"So you failin English?" Ty Lee asked Katara as she shoved books into her locker.

"If you mean barely passing it then yes," she answered, doing the same.

"How about government?"

"That I am failin."

"Me too…oh great, here comes that ditz Song."

The two spun around seeing the girl flouncing around Jet. Katara glared her down while Ty Lee made a fist.

"If it wasn't for my new manicure her face would be so twisted."

"It's ok Ty; she's not worth our time."

They both watched as Song flipped her hair and strutted over to them.

"Hey Katara…Ty Lee."

Ty Lee smirked at Song before looking from her.

"I was wondering. Jet and I are going to the movies with a few friends later. Would you like to come? Oh but you have to have a date of course."

Katara stared at the ground, "Actually, me and Ty Lee already have plans."

"If that's another word for no than ok, guess I'll just go with Jet."

Song smiled deviously and walked away quite content with herself.

"Ooooooooh, I hate that girl!" Ty Lee cried, "She is always trying to get on our nerves. She already knows we don't have boyfriends!"

"Ty calm down, it's ok if we miss one of their outings."

"No, it's not! All it does is give her gloating rights. Man, she is such a pain!"

Ty Lee ranted on and on all the way to class while Katara just lurked behind.

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"So is the cute nephew here yet?" Ty Lee questioned with excitement.

"Shut up Ty, Mr. Iroh can probably here you," was the answer from Katara as they stood in front of the neighbor's house.

"I don't care. After that instant with Song I'm ready to show off."

"Ty Lee! I never said I'd like the guy. He might be a nerd."

"Ewwww…Kat please look for the positive."

"I'm trying…"

Katara started her way up the porch when Ty Lee screeched.

"What is your problem?!" she said as she turned around.

"Just look…"

Katara eyed where Ty Lee was pointing and was surprised just to see a strand of water.

"What is so scary?"

"Nothin, just a weird moment, anyway, put in a good word for me, kay?"

"Kay…"

Katara looked at the water again just to see it gone. Her eyebrow went up in confusion but was interrupted by Mr. Iroh.

"Is he here?" she asked with excitement.

"Yes…" he said rather sadly.

Katara walked in the house to find Zuko but Mr. Iroh stopped her.

"He's been up in his room all day. I told him you were coming but he said he didn't want to meet you. He doesn't even want to talk to me…"

"But-"

I'd think it just be better if you dropped by later."

"Are you sure? I could talk to him."

"That's ok…I think it's best if we just leave him…alone."

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"What the heck? You didn't get to talk to him! Kat!"

"Look Ty, I tried but Mr. Iroh said he didn't want to see anyone."

"But Kaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat-"

"I tried, okay! Can you just leave me alone?"

"Sorry…"

"It's ok I'm just frustrated Ty. Sorry I let it out on you."

"It's alright. Just tell me when you talk to him."

"If I ever do I'll give you a call."

"Yeah…"

"Bye Kat."

No answer came.

"Kat?"

"Bye."

"Bye."

Katara hooked up phone, more discouraged than she thought she would be of all days.

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Authors note: What's up with Zuko? Have to read on! Oh and please review…please.