I don't own anything to do with Avatar. And sorry for the slow update. This is a dedication to the fact of my finishing Breaking Dawn (So awesome) It doesn't have anything to do with it but it made me happy to finish it so I'm working on all of my fics.
Katara sighed as she stirred the soup as to satisfy Sokka. But in truth neither she nor Aang could get their minds off of their injured guest.
It was like a fly that wouldn't go away and whenever it began to slip away it would come back, buzzing stronger. Naturally Sokka had his complaints and wouldn't stop ranting and Katara wanted to join but the sight of those injuries made her stop.
His sister had beaten him within an inch of his life, one more day and he wouldn't even be alive. It was that bit of information that scared Katara, Zuko was Azula's brother and if she had no issues with killing family then imagine how she would act with any one. She sighed as she served the soup, sitting in silence next to Aang who looked troubled "You okay Aang?" Katara asked.
Aang sighed "I'm just a bit worried, what if I can't beat Azula? You saw what she did to her own brother! What if I don't stand a chance?" he asked, voicing Katara's thoughts.
Katara sighed "I think you can do it. You just need to train, and besides, we have an advantage" she said.
Aang shot her a look "Like what?" he asked blankly.
Katara smirked "Zuko is supposed to be dead, correct?" Aang nodded, unsure of where she was going with this.
Katara smiled smugly "So imagine his fathers reaction when he turns up to fight" she said easily.
Aang's eyes widened as he thought of that "Wow, and here I thought Sokka was the only genius" he said.
Katara smiled slyly "Well what can I say…hey wait!" she shouted, glaring as Aang jumped up, running off. Katara chuckled to herself, shaking her head at his childish antics.
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Zuko stared blankly at the wall of his room, ignoring the pain that flashed through him. He couldn't be sure of how long he had been asleep, he only knew it was mid day thanks to the sun. One thing was for sure though, he wasn't going to sit around doing nothing.
He then highered to his feet, rocking slightly. Instantly he felt satisfied he could walk and with slow movements he started across the room, smiling once he reached the end. Carefully he opened the door, peeking around to see if anyone was outside. He waited for a few tense moments as the water tribe idiot, Sokka? walked past, muttering something to himself.
But the only words the young prince could catch was angry, jerk, and prince. He rolled his eyes once he passed, carefully moving out into full view. For a moment he felt vulnerable but he shook it off, taking off on silent feet down the hall. He smiled as he made it easily out to the open court. He saw the fountain and smiled half heartedly, the western air temple.
The place that brought the most pain and clarity to his mind. He could almost hear his uncles voice, destiny is a funny thing. Zuko then shivered as pain wracked his body. Quickly he looked around for trouble before carefully sneaking forward, almost darting towards the fountain. Despite his injuries he was determined to stay alive and he knew he wasn't completely welcome in the group.
The only ones he knew had accepted him was the Avatar and water bender...Aang and Katara? He'd have to figure that out before it became an embarrassment. Zuko sighed, resigning to sit on the edge of the fountain, gripping his side once more as he stared idily into the water. Almost absently he ran his fingers along the cool surface, watching the ripples run along the water.
He wondered why he was so surprised to find the reflection of someone else when the ripples stopped. In a panic he whirled around, gasping in pain and holding his side as he doubled over. For a few minutes he tried to regain his breath "That probably wasn't the smartest thing to do" a cocky voice said.
Zuko glared at the girl in green before his eyes widened at her milky green eyes "Your blind?" he gasped out.
She snorted "I can still see, just not how you would" she said.
Suddenly she smirked mischievously "He's over here" she shouted. Zuko felt a shiver go through his body as footsteps neared him.
The girl rolled her eyes "It's sugar queen, she just checked your room" she said knowingly.
Zuko winced again as Katara ran out to them, wide eyed "Toph what…" she trailed off on seeing Zuko, still grasping his stomach in pain.
Katara let a startled cry slip past her lips as she ran forward "Are you okay?" she asked in concern.
Zuko looked away "I'm fine" he muttered.
Katara rolled her eyes and shot Toph a look "And I thought everyone else was stubborn" she said.
Toph held up her hands "Hey the only one of us who was injured was twinkle toes and he didn't have near as big of an ego" she said.
Katara rolled her eyes "Same with Sokka" she muttered.
She then turned in concern to Zuko "What are you doing up? Shouldn't you be in bed still?" she asked.
Zuko raised an eyebrow "I said I'm fine. Besides I can't just sit there and do nothing. It's not who I am" he said roughly.
Katara sighed, pulling water around her hands from the fountain "At least let me check how your doing" she soothed.
Zuko rolled his eyes "I'm fine, a bit sore but other wise fine" he said.
Katara shot Toph a look and Toph chuckled "He's tellin the truth sugar queen" she said easily.
katara sighed, replacing the water before turning away "Just don't strain yourself to much" she said sharply before stalking off.
Toph then laughed and looked at Zuko who shot her a thankful look "Thanks for not telling on me" he told her.
She waved her hand indifferently "Yeah yeah. None of those are life threatening and pain is always a good thing to help toughen you up" she said.
Zuko nodded "Thanks anyways" he told her. Toph rolled her eyes "Just don't tell anyone, I don't want them thinking I'm going soft" she muttered.
Zuko nodded "Will do" he told her.