A/N: Just so you all know, the last Chapter was Chapter 6, not Chapter 5. Sorry about that. Typo.

Sylaz's POV:

I stood at the edge of the boat, looking out to sea. The moon was bright, and it was clear. I could name half the constellations up there. We ended 'music night' about an hour and a half ago. I've been standing here since.

I wasn't exactly sure what my plan was. Was Zuko actually trying to help me find my friends? Or is this just a trick? I'm still not sure if I can even trust him. Should I run? Or should I stay to see if it's worth it?

I sighed. There was so much on my mind. I could hardly handle it. I wondered what Yoake and the other's were doing. Hopefully having a better time than I was. I didn't want to sleep, I wasn't tired. I just stood there.

I heard footsteps, and turned around to see Zuko. "What are you doing out here? Aren't you cold?" he asked. I shrugged. I was never really one to be cold.

"Weren't you sleeping?" I asked.

"I was woken up when someone ran into my room."

"Oh. Yeah. Sorry about that." He rolled his eyes.

"I was joking. You take things too seriously."

"Not all the time," I said. "I am on some Fire Nation ship, after all." His smile faded.

"I will help you find your friends, I promise," he said, in a persuading tone. Now it was my turn to roll my eyes.

"Yeah, okay." I turned back to the ocean.

"Hey." He walked in front of me and looked me in the eye. "You can trust me."

"Okay," I said softly. I saw a tear fall to the floor beneath my feet. I was crying. Why am I crying? Before I could stop it, I found myself trying to choke down a sob. I miss my friends. My family. I just want to go home.

Zuko wrapped his arms around me and placed his chin on the top of my head. I leaned against his shoulder. I closed my eyes.

I don't remember anything after that.

I woke up in my room. I don't remember falling asleep. I must've, though, because now I was here.

I yawned and rubbed my eyes. I was really hungry now. I forgot to ask Iroh last night if there was food. My stomach was growling beyond control. I needed food. Now.

I ran out the door and was about to run for my life when I remembered what happened last time. So I took it slow. Right. Then left. Another left. Another right. It wasn't long before I heard footsteps. I smiled. I was definitely getting better at this.

Zuko was just around the corner. "Hey," he said. "I was just coming to get you. We just stopped to get breakfast, and I thought you might be hungry." I smiled.

"Yeah. A little." Lies.

I ran up to walk beside him, and then started to walk. I had to restrain myself from sprinting down the hallway. I needed to know where I was going. I took note of all the turns 'n' stuff so I would know how to come this way next time.

When we came to the bridge that lead outside, I saw Iroh and the other ship crew members waiting for us. He waved at me when he saw me, and I waved back. "So, where are we going to eat?" I asked Zuko on our way down the bridge.

"I don't know. My uncle said he knew a place, so I'm just kind of trusting him right now."

I followed Zuko and his uncle down a long isle of shops and markets. It was similar to the small Earth Kingdom village, but more busy. When people passed us, they didn't even notice that there was Fire Nation right under their noses. I saw Zuko say something to his uncle. Iroh nodded, and took a turn. I continued to follow.

We came to a clothing store. I resisted the urge to scream. I was so hungry, I could hardly take it. And I thought I was hungry before. "What are we doing here?" I asked Zuko, trying not to sound angry.

"We need some new clothes. Anyone can recognize us here with our Fire Nation clothing on." I nodded. "And I thought you could use some new clothes too." I looked down at my clothes. I completely forgot that I was still wearing my Southern Water Tribe clothing. How did Zuko not realize that I was an airbender, but I was wearing water tribe clothing?

"Yeah, I seriously need to get out of this costume," I said. More lies. He simply smiled.

I followed him into the store and walked towards the girl's section, leaving them to do their own thing. Some lady walked up to me and asked me if I needed help. I said no.

I wandered past the wall of clothing. I needed something perfect. Something I won't regret. I found a white shirt. It was short sleeved, but the sleeves weren't connected to the actual shirt. Well, they were, but barely, so my shoulders showed. The rest of it flowed down almost to my knees. The red tights I picked out went down the my ankles, and I finished the look by adding white shoes that slipped on my feet easily.

Feeling satisfied, I looked at myself in the mirror. I noticed that my hair was knotty since I last tended to it, which was- well, I don't know when it was. I brushed it out, and put it into a side braid. There. Satisfied.

I walked over over to see how Zuko was doing, and saw him in just normal clothing. He looked really uncomfortable. His uncle, on the other hand, looked as cheerful as he always was. I laughed, seeing their differences.

"What?" Zuko asked, annoyed, but I could tell he regretted it. When he saw me, he stood up from his slouch on the wall and looked at me like I was some hidden treasure he just found.

"You like it?" I asked.

"I love it," he said. I felt my face turn pink so I looked away.

"Your outfit looks pretty shnazzy as well," I said.

"Oh, really? Well I hate it." I laughed again. He smiled.

A/N: I know it's short, but I haven't been writing lately, because I was busy and stuff. Good enough, right?