*Again at the moment I am winging it. I don't really like to follow many show story lines.. but I will try to follow the characters' personalities the best I can.*
I groaned as I was slapped across the face. I shot up and growled at Zuko who glared back at me. He scoffed a bit then walked away a bit
"So now you wake up?" He growled under his breath walking off the raft and down the dock. He walked towards his uncle who was sitting by a flower by it's self in a bush in the middle of a clearing. His hair was shorter now but also covered more of his head. I blinked a bit but shook my head.
"Good morning to you too grumpy" I muttered following him yawning a bit. I walked over then I smiled lightly at Iroh. He was pretty nice compared to Zuko was being so mean now. I sat next to him and tried to examine the flower with him. I listened to him as he whispered to himself.
I watched Zuko go to turn off and go fishing. Hmm He didn't seem like the person to like fish for some reason. I shrugged then I remembered something. I ran back and grabbed my bag glad Zuko had grabbed it. I walked back over going threw it.
Iroh looked up at me as I pulled out a book about the types of flowers and how to tell them apart. He blinked "Where did you get that?" he asked me. I smiled lightly at him.
"I got it from my adoptive mom on my 12th birthday. I was pretty interested in tea then so I needed it." I sat down and flipped threw it looking at the flower once in a while. I smiled a bit thinking it was an okay flower but then I noticed the one difference in them. One had red color lines the other purple.
"This one is the poisonous one.. better not touch it" I said standing up. I looked around then walked over to a bush and pulled a small basket out of my bag. I had seen some black berries and planned on making a tea out of them instead. Plus I loved them so much. An easy snack if needed. I got a basket filled with them then walked back over.
"How about we use these black berries instead?" I offered. Iroh smiled and nodded back. After Zuko got back with the stupid little fish he caught we all sat down for a cup of tea. I sipped it slowly pretty tired still but the herbs from the berries perking me up a bit.
I looked over at Zuko and I smiled at him but frowned as I got a death glare back. I put my cup down "What the heck is with you today? Your being so annoying and stubborn." I almost yelled standing. He growled and stood up also pissed and steamed off now. I could tell by his face getting red.
"What's wrong with me? What the hell is wrong with you?" He growled back. I tried to snap back a comment but then sighed as Iroh broke it up.
"I apologize for my Nephew's attitude towards you Jino.. but he is usually like this most of the time. " He said and I nodded. I turned to begin to walk off. I walked down the path then felt someone grab my arm. I turned and glared lightly at Zuko.
He sighed then closed his eyes before opening them again. His golden eyes piercing their way into mine once again. I softened lightly... He smiled a bit
"Look I'm sorry about what happened. I've been told I have anger problems.. " He said blushing a bit as he spoke. I smiled a bit more then I nodded giving him a light hug.
"It's alright Zuko. I don't mind I have attitude sometimes to.. It's pretty random with me" I said. He nodded back then smiled also.
"S..so you want to go into town to look around with me?" I asked him. He shook his head
" I would but... I'm sort of a wanted man... remember?" He said and I sweat dropped. "Oh right.. sorry" I asked. He nodded slowly. I then pulled away and turned down the path again and began to walk down it again. I walked into town humming lightly as I walked.
I wished I could just sing out right now. It was kind of a hobby of mine lately. But I didn't think I was good. I walked down the paths looking at all of the small shops on the sides of the drive. I blinked and pulled out some money getting a few herbs and other things that would be useful. Or at least I hoped they would be. Once I finished I snuck out and into the back stealing a few oranges and apples from the trees a while back I had seen.
I began to walk back to the camp sight then I smiled a bit. I yawned a bit. I couldn't believe I was still tired. I began to eat one of the apples. I walked back seeing them still there talking a bit. I walked over and sat next to them setting the basket of food near them.
They didn't eat to much and that worried me a bit. But I guessed they were used to not having much food. Well Zuko was at least. Iroh wasn't shy about digging into the fruit and few other foods I had gotten. I smiled feeling like I helped them a bit.
"So.." I asked making them both look up "W..what now?" I asked forcing a smile. I sighed seeing them both look at each other as if thinking.
"First.. You're going back to were you came from. Then I'm gonna go catch the avatar to bring him to my father." Zuko said standing and sighing lightly. I could almost tell he was forced into saying this. But I knew Iroh wasn't making him. He was making himself. Thinking his honor was more important than a friendship with me. I frowned then stood up looking down.
"F..fine" I stuttered out. I wasn't trying to sound upset. I really was to be honest. I grabbed my back and a bit of the food leaving most of what was left. I put it in my bag and turned beginning to walk off lightly. I walked until I got down the path and looked back seeing them already on the raft and paddling away from here.
I looked back down at the path away from the town. I was on my own now.. But I just knew.. This wasn't gonna be the last time I'll see Zuko.
I just knew... I just knew..
*The Next Day around the same time...*
I groaned as I slowly walked down the path through the forest. My stomach growled loudly. I had gone through all of the food I had taken from them and I hadn't seen any plants or places I could take some from. I was also pretty low on money so I couldn't just buy anything off of anyone.
I walked down the path looking down. I opened my eyes. I was in the town that I really had no idea where. I looked back down but gasped falling down me having bumped into a girl. Both of us had fallen in opposite directions.
I looked at her then I smiled a bit getting up and offering to help her up "Katara?" I whispered a bit. She smiled at me
"Oh Jino.. It's nice to see you again. What brings you here?" She asked me. I sighed a bit
"Zuko pushed me out of his little clan.. I've been walking since yesterday" I said My legs were pretty weak. I hadn't rested planning on walking until I could find a place to sleep where I would have a less chance of being mugged or even worse.. Killed.
She frowned but then nodded. "Yeah he's a jerk huh?" She started. I nodded agreeing. She nodded back then she smiled at me "Your welcome to come and be with us and that Avatar if you wish" She finished.
I smiled back then I nodded. "Thank you.. If there is anyway I could repay you.."
"It's fine.. just a way of kindness" She said cutting me off. I nodded and I followed her as she dragged me down into town and through it. We walked up a hill then I smiled seeing the people from before. Except the princess. I didn't bother saying anything not wanting to be rude.
I smiled and waved at a few of them.
*And yet another time skip...*
I sighed as I laid down under the trees in a sleeping bag that had been in my bag. I closed my eyes lightly. I groaned a bit as some light flashed me in the eyes. I noticed it was a flashlight. Katara smiled at me and I sat up.
She frowned a bit "Sorry did I wake you?" She whispered. I rubbed my eyes then shook my head "No you didn't...What did you need?" I asked her. She sighed a bit then sat down next to me on the sleeping bags edge. Her knees under her.
"I need you to teach my blood bending.." She said. I blinked then frowned a bit "I'm sorry Katara.. I can't do that. It's not allowed.. But how about this? Once this war is over I'l take you to see my teachers and they can teach you. Is that okay?" I asked her. She smiled then nodded standing up. She then turned back to me
"One more question...How did Zuko and his uncle treat you when you were with them?" I smiled at her
"I was treated fine Katara. no need to worry about me." He said smiling. She nodded then said goodnight and then walked back to her bed and laid down turning off the flashlight.
I laid down also then closed my eyes.
I knew that there was gonna be a journey and fight ahead of us... And I was either gonna live... Or Die fighting.
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