My Assassin Is My Knight In Shining Armor

Chapter 6: Missed Me


"So you're leaving us?" I nodded.

"It's best if I finish the mission," I chuckled and turn to leave.

"So that's it? Come on, you knew that's not true. They can do it on their own. What will we do when you're gone?—"

"Smellerbee," Longshot spoke and she hushed.

"Don't worry, I'll be back," I gave them a promise smile before leaving, but it was more likely to turned into my charming smirk and it did.

*****

"Jet!?"

Katara eyes scanned me as if she wasn't sure I was fake or real. She looked a bit pale in her eyes and face. I could tell that she was tired and afraid. I would be too if I didn't know the Blue Spirit, but since we are friends and all I think I'm safe, unlike the rest of the world.

"Mr. Charmer?" Toph looked a bit flushed from the side. "What are you doing here?" the annoyance in her voice grew with each word. What a lovely greeting.

"To make sure that the prisoner gets to the designation in one piece and alive," Toph stuck her nose up in the air and made an 'hmph' sound along with it. "Nahh, well really I knew that you of all people aren't as nice as you may look and Blue Spirit doesn't talk so I knew that Katara would probably like someone who she can trust and talk too," I smirked at her in triumphant that I won this round and turned my head back to the real reason why I came.

Katara.

I couldn't leave her with these two idiots. Zuko wouldn't know what to do with a female species like herself. He's not shy to say, he's just doesn't know how to act around them or how to treat them. I mean he has that dirty mole over there that doesn't even act like her on species. Plus, the mole aka Toph would just push her around like a play toy. Telling her what to do and if she is even doing it right.

But that's not the real reason why I came. I came just to be with her...Katara. I hated leaving her alone with Zuko in that alley that night. Not knowing what was happening to her, if there was a struggle at first or if she just fainted at the spot. You could say that I am developing feelings for this girl, feeling that I can't control. She makes me feel—

"Yeah right, with that heart of yours I bet that's not the only reason, Mr. Charmer," my eyes went back to the opponent to the side of me. Grinning at the fact that I was caught off guard and she read my body. She won, I lost, again. But that doesn't matter. Katara is tied up at the moment and on top of that Zuko has her over his shoulders. She is blushing to the fact that Toph pointed out my feelings for her. Hmm, better now than later I guess.

Her eyes look up from the ground and then straight into mine. I could read them, there were clear as crystal. She was confused. I started towards her; each step felt like an hour has past with her eyes boring into my very own. Her sweet, innocent, crystal blue eyes looked at me as if I was a traitor. I guess you could say that, but I did come back. And I am saving her in a way. She may not know it yet but Toph and Zuko aren't what I would describe to be hospitable. In fact, they are far from that.

She opened her mouth to speak, but she closed it. I stopped and waited for her to speak. She did not so I continued my way over to her. She dropped her eyes and spoke, "I don't understand? Who are you people?"

"Sugar Queen I already told you, the one who's holding you is the one and only Blue Spirit and I guess you already know who Jet is so there's no point to introduce him to you—"

"Hey!"

"— and I'm Toph your new 'girl friend or pal' whatever you wish." Toph explain everything, hint the sarcasm in that.

"I mean, what do you want with me?! And what is the Blue Spirit? I know it's him in all and he's an assassin but I don't know what you mean when you just say Blue Spirit!" the fire has been lit, she was pissed now. I don't know if I should let Toph explain since she is always with him and all or I should because she would understand it from my mouth then Toph's five words explanation.

"Blue Spirit is the worst assassin in the world. What I mean by that is that if you get in his way or if you find out his identity or if you are just his target, you are dead. He does not cease till the mission is done. He does not talk so don't ask anything from him unless it's for food or a drink of some sort. It's best if you don't know much about him, Katara." I explain to her and she nodded in return, but I could tell that she still has some questions that needed answers. Not just questions about us, no, but questions that we do not know also.


The man that stands before me is just a big, fat lie.

How could I believe him? How could I have trust him again? It's all coming together. Yes, he was the bait. They knew that I would fall for him; they knew that if I saw just a part of him I would go after him, but instead of finding out why he left me that night, I found myself in a trap. What a foolish thing to do. My father's has told me not to talk to strangers and not to trust them, to always to be on full alert and to never go off, alone, with a stranger. Why didn't I listen? The warning signs were everywhere. Handsome, funny, smart, he just showed up on my doorstep when I needed him. They were planning it. They were watching me.

"And....and you?" my voice cracked, "Were you telling the truth back then?" I asked him. I wanted to hear it; I wanted to hear him lie to me. To tell me that he did live in that village with his family and they do own a farm just outside that town. I wanted to her him lie to me than tell that truth about his life, but why would he now since I know that he is part of this group. Since he knows that I know that he lied back there, but I just want to hear it. I just want to hear that he is here to save me.

He looked straight at me. My eyes began to water. The truth was coming. I was going to die. "No." I looked up at him with the feeling of betrayed. I thought that he was the one. I thought that he could have been my prince that night. I believed the lady when she told me that my lover was here. I believed her full on when I saw Jet. He was everything.....but he's also a lie.

"I do not live on a farm and I do not live with my parents." He hung his head to the side and left me speechless. How could he! I am raging with anger right now. Someone that I thought I might be able to trust turned into a big, fat lie! But I am also hurt; someone that I thought I could like or even love just turned their back on me.

"How could you!?" I screamed at him, I couldn't hold in the anger. "How could you! You of all people! I thought we could be friends! You seemed so nice! I liked you....and now, and now I don't know what to think about you anymore! You....you....you traitor!"

I felt much better after screaming at him. I felt relieved for a bit till it dawned on me that he really didn't care about me. My heart felt crushed. I should have never left Aang's side. I should have never left my father's arms. I should have stay with him, I should have asked him to come along, and I should have listened mostly. I should have.....

Blue Spirit placed me down gently. I pulled my legs up to my body and hugged them. He was still standing next to me, looking down at me. I wouldn't be surprised if he stays there all day. From what I gathered, he is not one that you want to get on their bad side. But what wonders me is why I am still alive if assassin kills their targets. I lifted my head and looked upon the man who just made my life miserable. I could still see his eyes even with that mask on. He was Fire Nation that's for sure. No eyes are that gold unless they come from the nation who kills. There's nothing that could change my mind about that.

My body was trembling and my eyes were watering, "Why aren't I dead yet?" I sobbed. He was shock that I asked that question, yes, I could tell. His body stiffen when I said the word dead. I didn't want to die I just wanted to know why I am not dead? His eyes tore from mine and he looked up at that traitor. Jet nodded and started to walk towards me again. I manage to sit up as he walked to me. He squat down and looked at me dead on. I turned my head to the side and looked away. I did not want to see what his eyes have to say. They could plead and say sorry all they want but I will not forgive them. He did not try to get my eyes back on him; instead he just sat or squatted there.

"You're not dead because he was not sent to kill you. No, he was sent to keep you safe and take you to the Fire Lord." Jet informed me. I looked up to find Blue Spirit's eyes still on me. I wanted to ask him another question but knew he would not answer me.

"Why does the Fire Lord want me?" I stare at him and he stares back. He may not talk but his eyes say everything right now. I let a light smile out since I knew he is sorry. His eyes went back to that cold, hatred color gold. I shutter under them, so I turned them back to the warmth's of Jet's. He smiles and continued to talk.

"We are not sure about that," I frown and turned to the girl who's going to be my new 'girl friend'. "So, who's Toph?" I whispered but just enough for her to hear.

Toph perks up and turned her head towards me.

"You," she pointed at me, "Want to know who I am?"

I nod but forgot that she is blind. "Yes, since you said yourself that you are going to be my new 'girl friend'."

"Well, were to start." Jets ughed and turned around to go find somewhere to sit and Blue Spirit just glared at me. "I am the mighty Blind Bandit, also an assassin. Why isn't my face hidden, well that's because Sparky over there won't let me start my own assassination party. He says it's too dangerous for a little girl like me and you know what? I am not little! In fact, I can beat his butt any time. Wanna see?" I nod and he glared at me even more. Shooting daggers at me you could say.


There's no time like the present to get rid of your brother forever.

I sighed and sunk back into my chair as the servant ten to my hair.

"You there," my eyes opened up to see a servant in the corner waiting for me to command her to do whatever I wanted. "I need you to send word out. I need you to tell Mai and Ty Lee that I need them for an upcoming favor. See to it that they are here around noon." The servant nods and flees from my view. I lean back into the chair and think of how we will do this.

"Princess Azula, the Board is wishing to speak to you soon," I take this into consideration and tell her that I will talk to them once I am done having my glooming for today. She leaves with the rest and I set up a piece a paper and brush. I first start this letter off with, Dear Admiral Zhao......


"Do you think she'll eat?" Jet asked, looking back at Katara for the fifth time. I shrugged and trailed my eyes to her body. She was leaning against a tree about twenty feet away. Her hands were still tied but her feet were not. We are testing her. Toph has gone to "search" for wood when really she is just a couple yards away, hiding in the shadows. If she runs then we knew that we cannot take any risk and if she doesn't then we can trust her with no rope for her feet, for now. My eyes went back towards the plate of food in front of me: peas, chicken, and nuts. I decided that we won't travel today. One, it's too late to get anywhere, and two I want to see what Katara can do. If she can bend water like the message says.

I get up and take my plate with me. One of Jet's eyebrow rise as I started to walk towards her. She looks scared and brave at the same time. Like she knows something that I don't know. When I get near her and sit down Indian style in front of her. She says nothing and does nothing. I can't use words because the Blue Spirit does not talk to those who are alive, so I kick her leg once, twice, thrice—

"What is the matter with you?!" she yells at me. I just stare at her as she glares back. I take the plate to my side and hold it up to her. Her eyes loosen up as she looks upon the food. She must be hungry. I place the plate down in front of her and then studied her. I started at her feet. They were smaller then Toph's and she wore some type of shoes that had a bit of a narrow point at the top. Her clothing was blue all over and she wore a necklace around her neck. It was also blue. The blue ribbon was wrapped around her neck and in the middle was a pendent. It had the sign of her bending.

Water.

Starting at the top of her head and going down to her low back was her long dark brown, braided hair. There were two strands that hung from her forehead and hooked up in the back with the braid. As for her dark, tan skin only shown on her face, hands, and only a little bit at the top of her chest. Her clothing was for the season of spring that for sure. They were light fitted and thin not thick like winter clothing.

We are back to staring at each other. Her eyes and body held so much emotion and answers that any person could get info from her. I loosen my eyes on her and I just look into her deep, blue, eyes. They were like the sea. The stormy waves are for her rage of anger, her lost of words, her fear when in trouble, sad when heartbroken. The crystal clear seas are when she's happy, when she calm, when she is innocent. The simple, calm waves are for her confused mind, her trouble thoughts, and her mixed emotions. But right now, they seem like nothing an ocean can produce. The look like the roaring of a waterfall, she is all except for the crystal clear part. She is sad, puzzled, livid, frightened, heartbroken, and despondent. She looks like those girls who have been broken by a boy who said that he loves her, but really only found lust for her not love.

"I'm not going to eat," she spoke.

I was confused as to why. This is good food and she seems hungry. So, why not eat?

I turned around to see Jet trying to not laugh at loud. I glared at him before setting my eyes back onto the stubborn girl who sat before me. I didn't say anything but I picked up the plate instead. The utensil was lying on the half eaten plate right next to the peas. I moved my hand over to it and picked it up my fingers. Scooping up some peas, I brought the fork to the girls face, just about three inches away from her mouth. She does not open nor does say a thing. So I push on. She will eat for I will not this girl starve her own selfish self.

The fork is just about an inch and a half way for her mouth when she finally opens her mouth to withdrawal from this battle.

"Wait! I-I'll feed myself, please," I nod and place the plate and utensil back down in front of her. I get up but right before I do say grabs my sleeve. "I know that I am your prisoner but could you please unhand me with these ropes so I may eat with free hands."

I don't know what to say really. This might be the only way to get her to eat or it might be what she needs to escape. I shake my head no and turn around to go.

"No?" She yelled at me, "Is your country that wicked that not only could you stop killing people but also you can't let me eat without having some trouble! What is wrong with you and you nation! It sickens me you know, it sickens me to the ends of the earth that people like you would do that to others! You nations is just a bunch of selfish, arrogant, bastards who take what they want even when it's not there's to take and to kill!"

I hear the plate hit the ground after it hits me in the back of the head. She threw that plate at me. My hair is wet from the squished peas and there are some pieces of chicken hanging from my collar and shirt. The nuts bounce all around and the chicken falls from my head to the floor. Not only did I waste this food on her but I gave her my food.

The fume is lit and I am furious. I crack my neck and wipe off my shoulders from the left over peas and chicken. Jet looks stun at what just happened. I turned my head around to see Katara glaring at me. She is standing up straight and proud. My lips place into a grin and I walk towards her. She seems fine at first until I am about two feet from her body. She starts to shake and her eyes start to foam that stormy waves. It was fear, fear because she is in trouble. Like a little girl getting caught from stealing a cookie, but unlike the girl who stole the cookie, Katara found the strength. The fear turned into angry and she stood her ground. I wanted to smack her, but I just couldn't find the strength to hit a girl even Toph. I made one swift move and turned around to walk away from the fight.

"Afraid Blue Spirit?" she mocked me. "I thought your nation was all big and bad! Killing people just for the fun of it," I tried to calm myself and tell myself that she just wants to prove that she is not scared. So I keep on walking.

"Coward can't even fight a cuffed girl. I bet your nation would do it. They do it to the rest of the world so why not do it to me? Huh? Take a swing! Hit me! Your own mother is probably disgusted by your life!" That hit the spot. In a flash I was right next to her with my sword drawn to her neck. Jet stood and ran towards me. He took out his swords and wrapped the hooks around mine as he stood in front of Katara. She was right and I didn't want to hear it. I knew that mother would not like this life style but how else was I suppose to regain my honor?

Katara was breathing heavily as she clenched onto Jets sleeve.

Jet mouthed my name and I loosened my grip a bit, but not much though for I still have the better stand.

There was tension in the air and I looked upon Katara eyes. They were back to the stormy waves of fear.

"Hey! I leave for ten minutes and you already started to fight without me!"


Unbelievable!

Unbelievable I tell you!

They think that they can have a fight without me! Of all people I have to end up with the stupid ones. Don't they know that I love a good fight?

"What is the matter with you guys?" I yelled at them as I stomped my way over to them. "Can't you ever stop and wait for me! I swear you guys are just a bunch of toddlers!"

I walked around Sparky and sit down a few feet away from them. "All right," I started, "Go on," I motion my hands to them and set my feet apart on the ground. I waited and there was a bit of hesitation coming from Zuko and Jet. Katara was trembling behind Jet. Zuko was the first to put down his weapon and back into his sheath. He walked away from the scene and into the woods. Katara fell into Jets arms and he tried to calm her down with his words of mushiness. Yuck!

I got up and headed towards Zuko. I could feel his vibration in the earth. He was still upset about the whole thing. He was pacing in the distance. His feet were stomping and his waves were confused and sad. Katara was right about something. Zuko's mother wouldn't like what he is doing with his life. She would hate it. But honor to him is something that he feels he needs to regain. That he has no choice.

"Hey Sparky!" I started walking towards him. He didn't notice me. He was still pacing angrily. "Zuko," I whispered.

He responded to his name by stopping. He didn't speak so I spoke for him. "We already talk about this. You mother wouldn't have like your decision she wouldn't. I'll give you that, but she wouldn't hate you. Zuko, she loves you too much to hate you. And even though she dead, she is still with you."

I felt a thump as Zuko sat on the ground, picking the grass with his fingers. I walked over to him and sat next to him. "Katara doesn't know anything about your mother. She just spoke those words because mothers are the ones who try to teach you what's right and wrong. I know because I had one!" I laughed and nudged him with me elbow.

We sat there for a bit. Him thinking over what I just said and me, keeping him company. "Thanks Toph," he whispered. I meekly nodded and we stood back up.

We made our way back to camp and I punched him in the shoulder before walking out of the darkness and into the light. "If you tell anyone that I was nice, I'll have your head." I punched him once more before turning it in.


A/N: Done! How you like it? Who thought that it was Jet and was right? Well you had to be right if you thought it was him because it was! And OMG! Azula was in this chapter! Gasp! Lol, you know my plan for the last chapter had a flaw. My reviewers who don't have a profile I could not pick. Which made me sad because I probably would have picked one of you, but since you didn't have a profile I had to pick from the profile people. Sorry to get your hopes up. Anyways I also forgot to put up the names of the people who reviewed for chapter four. Let's see.....

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HELLO THERE and HELLO THERE, AGAIN!!! – Love it! It makes me laugh! It's ok, I sometimes shorted my titles when I am talking about them I mean look at this one: My Assassin Is My Knight In Shining Armor. Wow, that's long. How did I come up with this story....hmmm....well I love assassins (I don't really know why? Oh and pirates! You can't forget them! 3 them! Ahh!) and when I started thinking about Zuko and how he is the Blue Spirit I was like hmmm, let's make him an assassin and that's how the story started. Thanks for reading this and loving it! Keep it up!

Well that was fun! Now I will do this chapter because I got some review that I feel like responding too.....

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– I know right! I was like whoa, that was EXCIDING! HA! And you're right with one of them! It's Jet, shhhh! Thanks for loving this story! And I am glad to see that you love Toph and Zuko being buddies. This review made my day too; it made me lol when you said that you are going to suck up to me. Haha! Anyways thanks for loving, reading, and reviewing! Keep it up!

meg s – Man, I love you. Well not really but you get the point. The reason why is because you said 'SAYONARA SUCKER' and I love saying sucker and all! It's fun to say! So you don't have to put jk. And OMG! You had a dream about monkeys! Funny, I don't think I have ever had a dream about monkeys—oh wait; I did when I was little. They were chasing me. Weird. Anyways (Have any of you notice that I like saying "anyways", huh) Anyways, I am happy that you like how I write Toph cuz personally I like to write her. So much fun! But I am sorry to disappoint you that Aang is not the saver. He is not going to be saving anyone soon. Sorry if that disappoints you. Thanks for reading, loving, and reviewing! Keep it up!

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I feel bad because I could only pick through two people. It made me sad that all you other people didn't review this time. If you didn't see it up then I forgive you. BUT, if you didn't feel like review, WHAT WERE YOU THINK??? RUINING SOMEONES JOY AND HAPPYNESS??? GAHH! Anyways (there I go again), Talk to you all later! And I'll put up the next chapter soon, hopefully! Thanks for all your reviews again. I love them! They make the story better and me happy. Oh and to the people how are adding the story or adding me to your favorite authors list or adding this story to alert, THANKS! Review please and tell me what you thought! BAII!