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Knock You Down

Chapter 4

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... Three weeks later ...

Thunder boomed throughout the sky, and lightning striked at the water. The wind was fierce and rough. Unfortunately the fire nation boat was no where near land, so they had to endure this rough treatment. It was even worse for the prisoners of this boat. One more prisoner had been added to the boat, as of a couple weeks ago. A blind earthbender named Toph. Katara did not like this at all. Usually she got along well with people, but Toph, Toph was another story. Her cell was right next door to Katara's and she drove her crazy. Literally. Absolutely and positively insane. Fortunately, every night and around lunch time, she had someone who helped cure this bit of insanity. A very handsome Avatar. To be specific, the most attractive man Katara had ever laid eyes on. Toph's snoring was like an alarm clock for Katara. Whenever Toph had dozed off, she knew to be expecting Aang soon. Tonight was no different. He slowly closed the door behind him, and opened the cell bars unleashing her from the chains that held her back.

Katara sat down, as he lit the candle that was slowly going out in the corner of her cell.

"Your soaking wet!" She spoke as quietly as she could, but it was not an easy task.

Aang shrugged his shoulders as he sat down next to her and wrapped the blanket around the two of them. "It's just a little bit of water. It's not that bad Katara."

Katara shook her head. "Yes it is Aang. You shouldn't have come down here. It's storming like crazy out there. I would've understood."

Aang smiled and shook his head. "I had to see you. A little stormy weather is not going to stop me."

Katara couldn't help but smile and shake her head. "Your crazy. You know that, right?"

Aang smirked and looked at her from the corner of his eye. "I guess that's just one of the many things you love about me."

Katara raised an eyebrow, and rolled her eyes. "I don't love you."

Aang raised an eyebrow, and put a arm around her. "I never said that you loved me."

At this Katara couldn't help but blush. Aang smiled and poked her cheek. "Your blushing..."

Katara hit him on the arm. "Shut up." She shifted from under his arm, eventually moving it off of her. "You need to go dry off. Your getting me all wet."

Aang smiled, and stood up. "I guess I should leave then."

Katara immediately stood up with him. "No! I mean ... you don't have to..." She tried to shrug it off like it didn't matter to her whether he would leave or stay.

Neither of them knew that Toph was awake though. She was eavesdropping on their conversation. That is until she spoke up. "You two lovebirds are driving me crazy!" Katara and Aang both looked over at the blind earthbender. "Every night it's constant flirting between the two of you. Will you just kiss each other already?"

Katara and Aang glanced at each other, both looking as red as possible. Aang nervously shifted from one foot to the other, trying to avoid making eye contact with Katara.

Katara crossed her arms, trying to hide the deep blush on her cheeks. "Uh... no thanks Toph. Aang is like a little brother to me. That would be gross."

Toph smirked and shook her head, "Shouldn't have said that Sugar Queen..."

Aang frowned and crossed his arms. "Oh. So I'm like a little brother to you?"

Katara widened her eyes and opened her mouth to speak, but found no words to be coming out. "Nothing's wrong with that Aang. It means I think fondly of you! Like a good friend, if you prefer that."

Aang shook his head as deep frown lines appeared on his forehead."You just don't get it, do you Katara?"

Katara put her hands on her hips. "I just don't get what?"

Aang threw his hands in the air, imitating her movements. "You just don't get me! You just don't understand how that might make me feel! Do you?"

Katara narrowed her eyes at the Avatar. She honestly didn't understand. "I thought you would take it as a good thing."

Aang let out some hot air. "Well I don't..."

Katara rubbed her forehead, feeling very confused at this moment. "And why don't you?"

Aang frowned, and snatched his blanket off the floor. "Forget it. I should go now." He locked Katara's wrists back into the chains.

Katara gently spoke to him before he left her cell. "No, Aang. Don't leave, please. At least not yet. Not until you answer my question."

Aang turned around, and walked up to her. Their faces only inches apart. "It's because I like you. I like you a lot." He leaned in and gently kissed her on the lips and pulled away, leaving a very shocked Katara and a very amused Toph. He stayed right where he was though, barely an inch away from her face. She could feel his warm breath as he spoke and it brought chills down her spine. "And now I know that you don't feel the same way about me."

Katara was speechless. She could feel the heat start rising to her cheeks once again. "Aang. That's not true. I..."

Aang shook his head and put on the fakest smile Katara had ever seen. "Forget it Katara. You don't have to lie to me."

Katara's mouth dropped opened as the Avatar left her cell and locked it. "You come back here Aang! You come back here right now! I'm not done talking to you!" Aang just smiled and headed toward the door, pulling the hood up over his head. "Bye Katara." With that he was gone.

Katara groaned as she saw him leave. A small chuckle could be heard from the cell next to hers."You messed up Sugar Queen."

For once Katara agreed with Toph. "I know."

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Aang made his way up the narrow steel staircase, feeling broken and confused. He couldn't quite explain it. He had never felt this way before. But it hurt. He couldn't help but scold himself for ever liking her. It was obvious the feelings were not mutual.

The storm was still relentless. Aang was almost unable to make it back to his room without being thrown overboard. When he got back he was suprised to see Zuko sitting on his bed, as if waiting for him.

Aang gasped in shock when he saw him. Zuko looked up from the map he was holding in his hands.

"Hey Aang. What's the plan?"

Aang scratched his head, as he squeezed some of the water out from his cloak into a bucket. "What are you talking about Zuko?"

Zuko sighed and whispered to the Avatar. "I'm going to help you..."

Aang almost screamed in joy until Zuko ran up and covered his mouth with his hand. "Do you want Azula to hear?"

Aang shook his head, as Zuko removed his hand. "You are?"

Zuko hesistated before nodding his head. "I am. This war has to stop."

Aang nodded his head. "I agree."

"So what's the plan?" Zuko asked once again, taking a seat back on Aang's bed.

Aang sat next to him as a frown made it's way onto his face. "I have one. Just not a good one..."

Zuko patted him on the back and smiled. "Do tell."

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... 4 days later ...

Night was nearing. It would be a full moon tonight. Katara could feel it. Full moon's always gave her an indescriable amount of energy. She felt this energy running through her blood as a black blanket covered the sky. She suddenly heard the opening of a door, and immediately expected it to be Aang. She desperately had missed talking to him. The only times he came was to talk to them about the plan. She missed his laugh most of all.

"Aang?" The cloaked person kept quiet as they unlocked her prision cell, and took the chains off of her wrists.

"Hey Katara. You have to be as quiet as possible. I'm getting you guys out of here." Katara smiled at the Avatar, she knew he would be coming tonight. He had told her the plan, and now it was time to put it into action.

She quietly helped him awake the slumbering earthbender, and get her out of the chains which held her up. "It's time?"

Katara smiled. She honestly couldn't be any happier to get out of this place. "Yes it's time."

Toph smiled triumphantly. "Finally!"

Aang hushed her immediately. "You have to be quiet Toph. If your not Azula and the guards might hear us." Toph nodded her head, deciding not to give the Avatar any back talk.

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Sokka sat on the large bison staring at the scarred prince. They were both waiting for the arrival of Aang, Katara and Toph. The moon was big and full on this night, and the air smelled fresh and clean. Sokka sat back on bison and crossed his arms, keeping his eyes glued on Prince Zuko. "I don't trust you."

Zuko nodded his head and rubbed the back of his neck uncomfortably. "I know."

Sokka nodded his head and glanced at the huge beast they were sitting on. "So, are you positive Aang knows how to fly this thing?"

Zuko smiled and nodded his head. "Believe me. He does."

Sokka raised an eyebrow. "How can I believe you, if I don't trust you?"

Zuko took a deep breath. He was getting very annoyed with this Sokka guy. "I don't know."

"I still don't trust you. You know that, right?"

Zuko nodded his head while putting his face in his hands. "I know."

"Good."

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Aang quietly guided the girls to the deck. It felt like a relief to be above that smelly room. Katara took a nice deep breath, feeling so happy just to breath in clean air.

Aang grabbed both of their hands and led them to the back of the boat where Appa was waiting. He glanced behind his shoulder just to check if anybody was behind them. A wave of relief washed over him when he saw nobody was there.

Sokka and Zuko helped Toph get on Appa. Katara was next and finally Aang. Aang quickly took his position on top of Appa's head taking the reins from Zuko's hands. "Appa. Yip yip!"

With that they gradually flew higher into the sky until they were gracefully moving through the night sky.

"Katara!" Sokka gave his little sister the tightest hug possible. He did very best to hold back the tears that threatened to fall.

"Sokka!" Tears fell from Katara eyes, as she hugged her brother. Aang couldn't help but smile when he glanced over his shoulder.

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"Why didn't you stop them Azula?" The guard asked as they watched the bison fly away with the prisoners, Prince Zuko, and the Avatar.

Azula just smirked. " Now is not the time. I have always dreamed of the day where I can put my brother in his place. He always seemed so weak and pathetic. I'll leave the Avatar up to father though. It will be fun defeating them. They will have no chance against us." Azula stretched her arms above her head letting a yawn escape her mouth. "I think it's time to go back to bed now."

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