The men on my ship instantly became tense. I stood there, unnervingly relaxed. We couldn't see anything from where we were at, but it didn't bother me. I knew what we had to do…wait. We had to sit here and wait for the battle to finish.

The Fire Nation soldiers that were standing on top of the hill started running down the other side. Loud booms and screams started filling the air. The man who had tried to take me below decks started yelling orders at the healers to get ready. I didn't move though, knowing that it will be a while until we would be needed.

I absentmindedly rubbed my stomach, and thought of what Zuko's reaction will be. He could be shocked silent. That would be funny to see him standing there with his mouth hanging open. There was another thing I had to think of. How and where will I tell him? It will obviously be after the battle, considering it's already started.

Explosions went off, and the earth shook. It was like it was confirming my last thought. The healers around me stopped what they were doing and looked at the land. More explosions went off as I closed my eyes and shut everything out.

Okay, back to thinking. First things first. Where will I tell him? Our room? I mean, it is where it started. No, I quickly dismissed that place. I wanted to tell him in a place that we have never been at. That way, it will be a new place, a place where we will start anew.

Next question: How will I tell him?

Another bang filled the air, making the ship rock slightly. I opened my eyes and saw that clouds had rolled in overhead. As if on cue, thunder clapped, and lightning flashed across the sky. The thick gray clouds made it even darker. Lightening flashed over and over again. For some reason, I didn't think it was all because of the weather.

One time Zuko had told me that there was a way for a firebender to guide lightening to certain places. He had said that only very powerful benders could do it. Azula was one of them. It was then that my calm mask slipped. If Azula was out there, and by the look of the lightening she was, then Zuko would be fighting her. He wasn't as powerful as she is. Sure, he hadn't exactly told me outright, but I knew.

I wrapped my arms around my shoulders and shivered. The thunder boomed again, but this time large drops of water started falling. The healers around me started going below decks, but I stayed. I stood by the side of the ship and looked out at land. The rain intensified, making it harder to see. There were still flashed of fire, but they weren't as large as before. I hoped that was a good sign.

Rain soaked through my dress, plastering it to my body. I shivered again, this time because I was cold.

"Song." A man's voice called through the rain. "Come inside, you'll get sick out here."

I turned around and looked at him. He was right, I would get sick. I couldn't get sick though. If I did, then the healers would be shorted by one. Not to mention that I was carrying Zuko's child. Sighing in defeat, I walked over to him. He held his hand out for me to take. Instead of accepting his offer, I took the railing instead. The stairs were slippery and wet. It took me a while to descend, but I made it. Healers stood around and stared at me. Stop that. It was irritating. Why was I so interesting to them? Haven't they seen a woman healer?

"What are you looking at?" I snapped at the nearest man.

He seemed startled at first, but quickly recovered. "Well, if you hadn't noticed, you are the only woman on board."

"So." I was having an attitude, but didn't care. I could only think of Zuko.

"So, that means something, doesn't it? I mean, why were you able to come when the other women were to stay?"

I frowned, not knowing the answer.

"I don't know." I answered. "But I could guess." He nodded and I continued. "The men at Ba Sing Se were already prepared, without the women. If they were able to come, then all of the planning would have to change. If that was the case, then it would take longer to get here. We don't need to give the Fire Lord any more time."

It was strange, as soon as the words were out of my mouth, I realized that I was talking about my father-in-law. He was family, in a weird twisted way. So was Azula. She wanted to kill me too. I giggled thinking of how abnormal my new family is. The man who I was talking to looked at me, puzzled.

"Yes," He said slowly. "But still, why were you able to come?"

"Because, I knew the plan. I knew everything."

He didn't seemed satisfied, but didn't ask me anymore. His question bothered me though. Why was I able to come? Was I more important then the other women? Or was I not as important, by being put in danger when the others were safe behind the walls at Ba Sing Se? Either way, it didn't seem fair.

The ship rocked threateningly, and I suddenly felt woozy. My stomach rolled around my midsection, making the sickness increase.

"Please," I asked another man. They all seemed to look alike. "Is there a place where I can lay down?"

He pointed to a door at the end of the hall and said, "Yes. There is the room with cots. I think a few were already put up."

I thanked him and made my way down the hall. Men on either side fell quiet as I passed by. I didn't notice any of them, they all had the same face to me. The ship rocked again, making me want to hurl. I finally made it to the door, and pushed my way inside. The room was filled with crates and supplies, but there were a few cots set up inside. I flopped on the nearest one, groaning and holding my stomach. I closed my eyes and tried not to throw up. It wasn't morning sickness, my stomach was just sensitive. The room smelled like wet, moldy wood making it even harder for me.

Zuko's face suddenly appeared in my mind. He was standing in the suit he wore when we were married. I reached out to him, wanting to feel him next to me. Before I got to him though, he disappeared.

I knew that my vision wasn't a dream, but it wasn't real. It must have been my subconscious. What was I worried about? I was worried that I wasn't going to get to him in time. That he would be wounded, and dying, but I would be too late. What would happen to me if he died? No. He will not die. We will see each other again. We have to.

I rolled over in the small cot and thought of when we will be reunited. It will be a joyous occasion, I will be so happy, I'll probably tell him that I'm pregnant.

An earsplitting boom suddenly interrupted my daydream. A scream of pain followed. I could tell it was from the battlefield. The explosion was so powerful, I was thrown off my cot. Men started running above deck, to see what happened. It reminded me of the last time there was a boom, and people running. At the time, I was in the palace, and Azula had attacked. I started gasping out of terror, but fought it down. Now was not the time. I picked myself up and followed the crown of men up the stairs. They were all gathered at the side of the ship that faced land.

The sun started coming up, and the clouds had dispersed. I pushed my way to the front, and gasped at the sight. Soldiers laid everywhere on the beach. Most of them were groaning in pain, but some were motionless. Soot, ashes and dirt were all mixed together, making the horrid scene even more gruesome. It was like my dream, bodies everywhere, blood and dirt. I didn't know what to feel, I didn't know what was appropriate.

The men talked frantically, asking each other what happened. A few healers had been above deck when the explosion went off.

"The whole sky was lit up, it was nothing but lightening." One man said as he gestured his arms in emphasis.

"There was a girl who seemed to control it." Another added. "The battle had come dangerously close to us."

Azula. She had been close to me and I hadn't even known.

"Is it over?" I asked quickly before fear could settle in my bones.

"Orders haven't been given to us yet."

"But it's over?" It was more of a statement than a question.

"Yes, it is." He looked out over the water towards land.

The captain of the ship suddenly started yelling, "I have boats ready for you. You can go ashore now."


AN: Wow! I'm so excited! I have 8 reviews!!! Jumps around and throws confetti And on my second chapter too!

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