Bloodbending Prodigy
6
Katara
She was right, it was morning and I couldn't remember much. Only that I had a throbbing pain in my head. I sat up and looked around the exquisite room I was in. The bed I lay on was rimmed with gold and the silky red sheets were warm. The walls had a faint red color with gold designs running along the top and bottom. There was a sudden knock at the door. I gave a quiet 'yes' and four women walked in holding a red outfit. One of them rushed me out of bed and out of the red silky robe I wore. Getting my clothes taken off by someone else wasn't comfortable at all but I assumed she knew what she was doing. She then gave my new under garments to ware and let me put those on myself. I walked behind a dressing screen and did so quickly, then the other women brought me the red clothes they had and helped me put them on.
I looked in the mirror as I changed. It was a long sleeved red shirt, the ends were baggy, so they wrapped my wrist and forearm in a red bind. The sleeve hung to my elbow. Then I slipped into my pants that were also a bit baggy but the boots that I slipped on secured the ends letting them hang just below my knee. Despite the long sleeved outfit, it was quit comfortable. The colors were also quit beautiful, a light red top with a slightly darker shad of red for the pants. The boots were also red with a streak of gold running from the top to the toe. One woman came from behind me and wrapped a dark red sash around me tying it in the front and let it hang. I looked over the pile of blue on the bed. I seemed to like that color better but didn't complain. A blue necklace sat on top of the pile and I went over to pick it up but the maids pulled me back to sit in a chair.
I looked back in the mirror across from where I sat and watched the ladies get busy with my hair. There was so much of it they couldn't decide what to do with it. Finally after discussing they tied it in a simple high pony tail with a gold band. A few short strands fell into my face and the women sighed. I smiled and thanked them as they dismissed and another girl walked in.
"Are you ready?" I nodded. If she meant being dressed, I was definitely ready. "Let's go."
I followed the girl out of the room and down a long hall way. Vases with beautiful pink flowers lined the hall and big picture frames hung down the walls.
"Do you remember your mission?" I looked at her taking my attention off the walls.
"Mission?" I said and looked straight ahead. My head started to hurt again like this morning and I remembered and light. The light was telling me something.
The Avatar is your enemy.
You will kill his friends and bring him to Ozai.
I nodded to her and she huffed.
"You better." We made it to the outside of the great maze and met up with two other girls there.
"Mai, Ty Lee, get ready to departure. We've got an Avatar to find." The one in pink started to jump and squeal as she made her way to me.
"Yay, she's on our team now!"
"Ty Lee! Let's go." She gave me a smile and ran over to the girl in command and followed her into a chariot. Looking back she gestured me to follow and I did.
"Where are we going?"
"To the airship, silly. We gotta go find the Avatar and bring him here remember?" 'Ty Lee' hugged my arm as she spoke. I nodded. Only about five minutes or so on the ride we were stopped by a man. He talked to the driver who came into the chariot to talk to us.
"What's going on? Why have we stopped?" Azula asked the man.
"Your father has sent a message to stop you. He says he doesn't want you to go anywhere but ember island for a vacation." He handed her the scroll with the evidence.
"Vacation? I don't need a vacation I need to find the Avatar!" Ty Lee looked with pleading eyes at the girl. She sighed and nodded. "Fine, I will grant my fathers wish. Send message to him that I will take up this offer." Something tells me she has a soft spot for Ty Lee. The man bowed and was off. Seconds later we were moving in a different direction. In the distance I could a ship ready for departure. We were going to Ember Island…where?
Zuko
Morning came quickly and I packed my things and loaded Appa, as did everyone else. I was still angry with Aang, we hadn't spoken all morning. I sat quietly on Appa's back and didn't say a word. Obviously Aang had figured out the directions to Ember Island and was headed there now. All my plans for that romantic evening are lost now.
We arrived an hour later and I showed them my 'home away form home' that we would be staying in. We picked rooms and unpacked our things heading back out for lunch. It was a quick silent lunch all except for Suki and Sokka and what they would be doing all day, like going to the beach and what not. After I finished, I walked back into the house and looked around. Nothing much had changed except for all the dust in some rooms. I walked into my parent's old room. On my mothers side table was my hand print imprinted in a now solid rock. I remembered making this with her. I slowly put my hand over the small one in the rock and closed my eyes. I wish times were like this; happy and with a family that loves you.
"You don't actually miss being with parents that probably tell you what to do all the time." Toph said leaning casually against the door. I eyed her at her remark.
"You know you miss them. You know you miss the attention they gave you. I'd give anything for that." I whispered the last part to myself but the girl has ears like a messenger hawk so…
"You think I miss being treated like a baby? Hell no." She said. "Stop wanting what you can't have and get over it. We're you family now. Ozai wasn't man enough to be a good father for you. The more you weep the more victory he gains at being 'world's worst father'." I thought about what she said, part of it was true but I would never forget the times were I did have a family. I smiled and walked up to her.
"Thanks." I said.
"Just call me dad." She smiled and put her small hand on my back leading me out with the others.
Katara
We arrived at the island and were welcomed by two old women at the dock. Li and Lo, if I remember correctly, should us to our rooms. Mai said it looked like the each threw up all over it and I had to agree. It was like a rainbow of colors that just didn't work with each other. After getting settled in Azula announced we were going to the beach. I changed into a bathing suite that Ty Lee gave me. It was a bit reveling but I wore it anyway. It was a dark red bikini…that's it. It was different from the others, theirs had skirts at least.
We walked down to the beach and I noticed Azula's temper as she walked along. She was upset with her father for making her go on this trip but dealt with it. Ty Lee on the other hand had boys literally lining up to spend just a little bit of time with her. Mai and I didn't know what to do so we just took a seat where we were standing and watched everyone else.
"You don't do much do you?" Mai asked me.
"My mission is to bring the Avatar to Ozai and kill his friends."
"We'll you don't have to worry about that right now, we're on vacation." She said leaning back on her hands. I nodded and also sat back.
"Come on beach bums we're playing next." I looked over at Azula and noticed she was talking about the sport some other people were playing. I went over with the huddle and listened to her plan. After knowing what I would be doing I let my actions take over. The game went be quickly as we kicked and punched our way to victory. This feeling of adrenaline I could get used to. It will be very helpful with my mission.
Just when our game ended two boys walked over and congratulated us inviting us to their party. The one with all of his hair pulled back looked at me and smiled.
"Your friend can come too." He told Ty Lee. I raised an eyebrow at him.
"What about us." Azula refereed to her and Mai. Chan and Ruon-Jian decided 'yes'. Ty Lee squealed.
"We're going to a party! How exciting! Come on lets go get outfits for tonight." She grabbed my hand and headed back for our rooms.
Zuko
"Guess what guys. We're going to a party!" Sokka came back with Suki with the news.
"Why?" I asked looking up form the scroll I was reading. Toph and Aang stopped their sandbending and walked over.
"Because we're cool. And a couple of cool kids like us said we could come to their party. This makes us cool."
"What?" Everyone asked the weird boy. He moaned in frustration.
"You're all coming!" He stormed inside the house with Suki following and got ready for the dreadful thing.
Katara
Ty Lee had finally letting me decide out of two outfits she picked and we went out and off to the party. Azula said it was important to get there on time. I felt slightly awkward when we got there and know one else was. Chan had let us in and said we could just wait until people started to show up.
I could tell Azula liked this boy a lot. She gave him complements and everything that made the room very awkward. Chan simply ignored her and looked at me. I looked away tying to ignore his gaze. But he walked up to me, quickly getting my attention.
"What's your name?" He said taking my hand.
"Uh, Kata-
Azula was shaking her head behind him and I knew what she meant.
"Uh, that information is classified." I heard a smack! Assuming it was Ty Lee. Chan laughed.
"Ok. Why don't you ladies take a seat and help yourselves."
Zuko
The hour came around and I got ready for the 'mandatory' party. Aang had announced her didn't want to be seem and that we should all go and have fun. I had no problem with that. I wasn't in a good stage with him right now, which isn't typically good since I am his firebending teacher and that he's probably getting sloppy.
All problems aside I stepped out of the house and with the gang, minus Aang, and walked to the party.
These so called 'cool' kids answered the door and let us in. Sokka and Suki ran off and I was stuck with Toph. She soon found the buffet table and I left her to eat while I gave my self a tour of the house.
Katara
We waited a while and more people started to come in. I sat quietly beside Mai while Azula tried to grab Chan's attention and Ty Lee couldn't keep the boys off of her. Soon after Mai left with Ruon-Jian. I was left to sit quietly be myself sipping my drink.
"Hey." I looked up to see Chan with a smile on his face. I guess me had gotten rid of Azula.
"Hi." I said putting the cup to my lips, but he stopped it and took the cup putting it on the table and pulling me to my feet.
"How bout I give you a personal tour of the house." He smirked at me and led me away.
We walked threw halls with tan walls and gold designs. I had to admit; just the walls were beautiful here.
"This is my room." He said leading me in. It reminded me a lot of the room I was in at the palace; very clean and very red. I suddenly felt my self being pushed back against the wall. Chan had me pinned between his arms that were against the wall.
"What are you doing?" I asked him.
"I like you, a lot." He smiled. "Don't you like me too?"
"Yes I do. You're very friendly to me." He laughed.
"No I mean like this." His eyes closed and he leaned close to my face and kissed me. I can't remember if I've ever kissed another boy before, but if this was my first time I might as well enjoy it right? Something in the back of my mind told me not to, and to get away from him but I was confused and didn't know what to do.
So I let him kiss me and I kissed him back. He slid his hands up my waist and towards my breasts. That gut feeling was screaming now and I decided that that was enough.
"Katara?" I opened my eyes and looked at were the voice came form; a boy with dark black hair and a scar.
Zuko
I wanted to get away from all of the commotion so I looked for a room just to lie down in for a while and think. I found one and opened the door. To my amazement I found Katara…kissing another guy. My heart shattered.
"Katara?"
"What do you think your doing in here?" The guy said holding her closer. I got anger and pounced on him, knocking Katara out of is grasp.
"Don't touch her!" I grabbed her arm and led her out of the room. She looked weird, not like herself. Almost gone. I pushed the thought away for now and scolded her for kissing him yet wanting to hold her because I missed her.
Katara
As this boy talked to me, images flashed threw my mind as I remembered: Kill the ex-prince, Zuko. I could feel my pupils get bigger and I attacked my target.
