Okay I had to finally break down and find the transcript for the dang show. Lol. My guy was going nuts with my constantly pausing and typing. Copying sucks. I like just writing my own thoughts better but I really wanted to show what was happening in the last few episodes. Everyone rocks for reviewing. Oh and by the way. (evil grin) this is the night I was talking about.

oooh. almost forgot. i know its a little off but here is ages: Toph and Aang-12 (born in fall), Katara-16 (born in Spring, in other words she just turned.), Suki-16 (born in winter.), Sokka-16(born early winter.). ZUko-16 (born in Summer (a few weeks after the comet is his b-day)

this will come up later in the chaps. but figured you might want to know.

Zuko was angry. There was no getting around it. Before she hurts someone? Hah! Aang is already angry over that play, so why not tell him? Why not just…ugh! Why do I even care?

"More ferocious!" he barked at Aang as the Avatar firebended. They were in the courtyard again. Katara was just a few yards away making some sort of fruit drink for everyone who was lounging about. Why is everyone just lying around? Are they just taking a break before the comet?

"Imagine striking through your opponent's heart." The look Katara gave him as she closed the door in his face flashed through his mind.

"Ugh! I'm trying!" Aang said. Zuko glared at him. This is all your fault.

"Now let me hear you roar like a tiger-dillo" Zuko grimaced further as he saw the pathetic display of firebending that Aang used. Such weak firebending, such a weak roar. How is Katara ever supposed to be with you? "You sounded pathetic! I said roar!" Aang roared louder, fire exploding from his palms and mouth. Zuko nodded in approval. Maybe he can take my father down.

"Who wants a nice cool glass of watermelon juice?" Katara's voice called. Aang immediately perked up.

"Ooo, oooo! Me, me, me!" Ang began to run toward Katara.

"Hey! Your lesson's not over yet! Get back here!" Zuko held up a dissapointed Aang. Aang struggled attempting to get free. Such a child. How can she even think of loving him?

"Come on Zuko. Just take a break. What's the big deal?" Suki asked from the steps.

"Fine," Zuko crossed his arms as Aang ran straight to Katara. A rage filled him as she smiled at the Avatar. "If you want to lounge around like a bunch of snail sloths all day then go ahead!"

Zuko turned on his heel and stormed off. Oh look at me, I'm Katara, I'm just going to drink watermelon juice all day while groping the Avatar. He grimaced at the image. Why does this hurt so much? Why can't they get to training for the comet? I'd welcome the distraction, and we do need all the training we can get. Zuko breathed in and out, feeling the warmth of the sun. Sadness flitted across his face. Why does everyone I care about leave me? He pinched the bridge of his nose at the random thought. I shouldn't care! He looked back toward the house. Maybe I should just go back and train Aang some more. He needs all the help he can get before the comet arrives. He walked back to the entrance of the house. He blinked in confusion as he realized that everyone had left. Where did everybody go? He turned toward the beach when he heard laughter. He ran toward the beach, anger surging through him. They couldn't have thought that I was serious! As he ran he saw Toph and Aang laughing at a lump of sand while Sokka ran to kiss Suki. First he has to have Katara, now he is goofing off three days before the comet arrives? I will make him train whether he likes it or not! He shot a fire blast straight for the lump of sand. Aang yelled in surprise covering his face from all the sand that spewed everywhere. Zuko jumped into the air sending several fireblasts straight for the avatar. Aang fled the flames, jumping over a miniature city and hiding behind a sand sculpture of Appa.

"What are you doing?" Aang peeked from behind sand Appa's head.

Zuko stopped, "teaching you a lesson!" he began to send fire straight for Aang's head. Aang jumped out of the way as the sand sculpture was sliced in half, making the sculpture loosen and fall. Aang hopped about, trying to avoid Zuko's fire blasts. Zuko scaled the tiny cliff to chase after the fleeing avatar. You are going to have to do more than flee when you face my father. A tiny part of him felt the satisfaction at attacking the boy who took Katara away. Zuko continued to blast fire in the avatar's direction. He caught the palm tree on fire and flipped down to see Aang escape on the roof. He ran and began jumping from ledge to ledge to scale the house. He crawled up to see Aang in fighting pose waiting for him. Finally you are going to stop running. He moved into a fighting stance in front of Aang.

"Get a grip or I'm going to blast you off this roof!" Aang declared. I'd like to see you try.

"Go ahead and do it!" Zuko sent a fire blast and two fire kicks toward the avatar. Aang jumped and slid down the roof. He watched as Aang grabbed the eaves and forced himself into the house. Zuko shook with anger. Stop running away! He punched at the roof underneath him, sending fire through until the roof collapsed. He fell through landing in an old tea room. Zuko held his fighting stance as he turned several times. Is he still in here? He turned at a noise to see a huge dresser rushing toward him. He threw out his arm and fire blasted through it. Aang darted out of the room. Enough of this! Zuko dashed into the hallway and began twirling circles of fire around him until the walls caught fire. With a grunt he shoved the fire down the hallway. Aang turned midair to see the flames encompass the entire hallway. He flipped, and with an airbending slice, blew out the fire for a tiny section. Zuko saw the fire in Aang's eyes as the avatar finally stood his ground,

"ENOUGH!" Aang thrust out his arm and then kicked. A huge wave of air was sent toward Zuko. Finally! The blast was much stronger than Zuko anticipated and with a yell he was thrown backward. He grunted as he hit the window, the tree and finally the ground. He groaned as he began to hoist himself up.

"What's wrong with you?" he heard Katara exclaimed. "You could have hurt Aang!"She had stopped just a few feet from Zuko. Aang that's all you care about.

"What's wrong with me? What's wrong with all of you?" Zuko stood. "How can you all just stand around having beach parties when Sozin's comet is only 3 days away?" everyone just stared at him. "Why are all of you looking at me like I've gone crazy?"

"About Sozin's comet….I was actually going to wait to fight the fire lord until after it came." Aang stepped forward.

"After?" Zuko's eyes widened. He couldn't believe his ears.

"I'm not ready. I need more time to master firebending." Aang said.

"And frankly, your earthbending could use a little work too." Toph pointed out much to Aang's dismay.

"So…you all knew Aang was going to wait?" Why didn't anyone tell me?

"Honestly, if Aang tried to fight the firelord now, he's going to lose," Sokka noticed Aang's grimace, "no offense."

"The whole point of fighting the firelord before the comet was to stop the fire nation from winning the war. But they pretty much won the war when they took Ba Sing Se. Things can't get any worse." She looked down away from Zuko's eyes.

"You're wrong." Zuko turned away from the group. "It's about to get worse than you can even imagine. "He closed his eyes as he remembered. "The day before the eclipse my father asked me to attend a very important war meeting. It was what I dreamed about and wanted for so many years. My father had finally accepted me back." Zuko sat down on a boulder, his side to the group. "Inside the meeting Generals informed my father of earthbender rebellions inside of Ba Sing Se. He asked my opinion of the people inside the city. When I told him that the people were proud, strong and had immense hope, he wished to destroy it. It was my sister who suggested burning the city to the ground. My father ruthlessly agreed to use the airships and comet to burn the city and exterminate the power in the earth kingdom. I wanted to speak out against this horrifying plan, But I'm ashamed to say I didn't. My whole life I struggled to gain my father's love and acceptance. But once I had it, I realized that I lost myself getting there." Out of the corner of his eyes he saw Katara fall to her knees. "I forgot who I was" an image of his mother flashed through his mind.

"I can't believe this." Katara said quietly as she held her head.

"I always knew the firelord was a bad guy but his plan is just pure evil." Sokka held Suki to him.

"What am I going to do?" Aang looked down.

"I know you're scared. And I know that you are not ready to save the world. But if you don't defeat the firelord before the comet comes, there won't be a world to save anymore." Zuko said.

"Why didn't you tell me about your dad's crazy plan sooner?" Aang yelled.

"I didn't think I had to. I assumed you were still going to fight him before the comet arrived. No one told me you decided to wait." Zuko argued. Katara and Toph looked at each other.

"This is bad. This is really, really bad." Aang held his face in his hands.

"Aang, you don't have to do this alone." Katara walked up to the boy.

"Yeah if we all fight the fire lord together then we have a shot at taking him down." Toph followed Katara.

"Yeah!" Sokka yelled. "Team Avatar is back!" He began pointing "Air. Water. Earth. Fire. Fan and Sword." He thrust a fan shaped leaf in Suki's hand as he held up a pointy leaf.

"Fighting the fire lord is going to be the hardest thing we've ever done together. But I wouldn't have it any other way." Aang embraced Katara and Sokka as the group moved into a hug. The group was exclaiming happily when Katara turned toward Zuko.

"Get over here Zuko. Being part of the group means being part of group hugs." She smiled at him. I'm surprised you even want to be near me. He grimaced but walked up to the group anyway, embracing Suki and Toph. They all turned as they heard Appa's growl. Immediately they began to back up, as Appa tried to join in the group hug. Everyone fell backward, pinning Zuko to the ground. So much for group hugs.

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"Zuko," Katara ran after the scarred teen. He turned, his eyes narrowed and brow furrowed. "can we talk?" she asked.

"Why? You said enough already." Katara's eyes widened at the harshness of his tone. I guess I ended up hurting you too.

"Zuko, please." She reached for him. He backed out of her grasp.

"I have to train the 'Avatar'." Zuko bit out the last word and then continued down the hall. She bit her lip. Zuko, I am soooo sorry. I never wanted to hurt you. She breathed in and with determination followed Zuko out into an open area. She sat down on the steps, underneath the shade of an awning. There was no way she was going to confront Zuko in front of Aang. She watched as Zuko began to show the young boy how to redirect lightning. Iroh made this up? From watching waterbenders? That's amazing! She couldn't help but notice the fierce determination on Zuko's face.

"So, have you ever redirected lightning before?" Aang asked Zuko.

"Once. Against my father." Zuko said.

"What did it feel like?" Aang asked, Zuko stopped the lightning motions.

"Exhilerating. But terrifying. You feel so powerful holding that much energy in your body. But you know that if you make the wrong move, it's over." Aang looked terrified at the prospect.

"Well, not over 'over'. I mean there's always Katara and a little spirit water action" he turned toward Katara. "am I right?"

"Actually I used it all up after Azula shot you." She said matter of factly.

"You'll have to take the fire lord's life. Before he takes yours." Zuko wouldn't even look at her.

"Yeah, I'll just do that." Aang turned away. Zuko walked past him, away from Katara. She just looked down. I'm sorry Zuko. She stared into the dirt. I don't want him to be like this. I don't want us to hate each other. What if this is the last I ever see of him? What if we don't make it against the fire lord?

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"I have a surprise for everyone!" Katara held the scroll in front of her. Everyone was gathered on the steps, but Aang sat with his back to everyone several yards away.

"I knew it!" Toph exclaimed. "You did have a secret thing with Haru." Everyone stared at her. Zuko grimaced at her.

"Uh, No. I was looking for cooking pots in the attic when I found this." She smiled as she unravelled the parchment. "look at baby Zuko. Isn't he cute?" she giggled. Maybe this will loosen him up a little bit. She looked over at him. His eyes were shut, mouth pursed. "oh, lighten up I was just teasing."

"that's not me." Zuko glared at her. "it's my father." Katara froze. So much for loosening him up.

"But he looks so sweet and innocent."Suki said.

"Well that sweet little kid grew up to be a monster. And the worst father in the history of fathers." Zuko snapped.

"But he's still a human being." Aang's voice carried.

"You're going to defend him?" Zuko asked surprised. Katara bit her lip.

"No, I agree with you. Fire lord Ozai is a horrible person and the world will probably be better off without him." Aang turned toward the group. "But there's gotta be another way."

"Like what." Zuko crossed his arms.

"I don't know," Aang shrugged. "maybe we can make some big pots of glue and then I can use gluebending to stick his arms and legs together so he can't bend anymore."

"Yeah," Katara flinched at Zuko's tone that was drenched with sarcasm. "then you can show him baby pictures and all those happy memories-" Katara began to fidget with her hair. "-will make him good again."

"Do you really think that would work?" Aang asked excitedly.

"NO!" Zuko yelled.

"This goes against everything I ever learned from the monks. I can't just go wiping out people I don't like." Aang said.

"Sure you can." Sokka said cheerily. "You're the avatar. If it's in the name of keeping balance, I'm pretty sure the universe will forgive you."

"This isn't a joke, Sokka." Aang said angrily. "None of you understands the position I'm in."

"Aang," Katara stepped forward. "We do understand. It's just-"

"Just what, Katara?" Aang yelled in her face. "What?"

"We're trying to help." She yelled back. She felt a warm hand on her shoulder, she looked up to see Zuko standing behind her.

"Then when you figure out a way for me to defeat the firelord without taking his life, I'd love to hear it." Aang started to walk away.

"Aang, don't walk away from this!" Katara yelled to his retreating form. He needs to stop walking away. All he ever does is walk away from all of his responsibility. It's only when he is pushed into it without any return does he ever actually go for it. She sighed.

"I think that's enough fun for one night." Suki stood up. Sokka followed the suit with gusto.

"Yeah, we couldn't stand any more fun," He smiled broadly and put his arm around Suki who shook her head at his obviousness. They both walked toward their rooms.

"Could they be any more obvious?" Katara asked Toph.

"I bet they just want to get a few more in before the comet." Toph shrugged. Katara averted her eyes.

"Toph, where is Aang?" she asked.

"He's meditating that way," she pointed to her left.

"and…Zuko?" she whispered.

"He's in his room. Pacing. And ranting." She grinned broadly.

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"Who does she think she is?" Zuko growled as he paced his bedroom. "can't she see what a child he is." He made his voice higher in a lovey dovey tone. "I'm the Avatar's girlfriend, even though the monks taught him not to eat meat, kill or please women." Zuko jumped at the knock at his door. He slammed the door open. "WHAT?"

Katara just raised her eyebrow. "issues, much?"

"How much did you just hear?" Zuko's eyes widened.

"Hear what?"

"Nothing." Zuko said quietly. Katara pushed past him. "come on in." he said sarcastically as he closed the door.

"We need to talk." she said with her back still facing him.

"With or without the door in my face." He growled.

"We shouldn't be together, Zuko." She turned to him.

"Yeah, I got the message last night." He crossed his arms.

"We are about to face the fire lord." She said quietly.

"Yeah, or else the earth kingdom will be anhilated." he raised his eyebrow, wondering where she was going with it.

"We may not come back from this fight."

Zuko sighed. "Don't think like that."

"It's just….i have been thinking about it. Ever since you told us." She looked away. "There's so many things I haven't done."

"You're not going to die in this fight." He said sternly. How do you know Zuko, are you going to protect me? She sighed.

"I haven't seen Sokka get married. Seen the southern water tribe rebuilt. Got my haircut. Started my own bending school." She listed off. Zuko just pinched the bridge of his nose.

"You will get to do those things." He said exasperated.

"I haven't done all those things Aunt We predicted. I have never even been with a man." She blushed.

"You will get to-"Zuko stopped. His eyes widened as he saw her blushing. Anger surfaced across his face. "Katara, no!"

"No?" she said surprised.

"I am not going to have sex with you just because you think you're going to die!" he glared angrily. "Go find Aang," he turned away. "I'm sure he'd jump at the invitation."

"I thought about it." She said quietly. Zuko clenched his eyes shut and frowned. "but I'm not going to."

"But you don't want him to get hurt." He said as he turned toward her, his eyes narrowed.

"I wasn't worried about him getting hurt when I said that."

"Then why?' Zuko stepped closer.

"I was worried about me. I was afraid I'd like you too much. But it hurts already." She tugged at her hair.

"So you decided that you would just waltz right in and demand sex?" he blinked.

"Works for Suki." She shrugged.

"Katara, I think it's a bad idea. You shouldn't-" Her lips closed over his. She reached her arms around his neck, allowing one to pull his body closer while the other hand trailed through his dark locks. She licked his bottom lip enticingly. He growled low in his throat and nibbled at her top lip. He began to kiss her with much more ferocity, battling for dominance with his tongue. She lowered her hand from his head toward his sash. Slowly she undid it, allowing it to fall to the ground. She trailed both hands along his chest, then slid them underneath both his shirt and vest. He inhaled at her soft fingertips touching his skin. She moved her hands outward, pushing his shirt back and then off. He began to undo her top, pulling it over her head. Then he began unwrapping the top binding. It fell to the ground and he ran his fingers across her breast. She pulled him toward the bed. His eyes were eager but he stopped just at the edge. He tilted his head in question. Are you sure? She pulled him on top of her. They fell with a thud onto the smaller bed. He hoisted himself up on his arms, his sex against hers. She swallowed as her body warmed. It felt as if everything inside of her was screaming for him.

"How come I can't do anything for you?" she pulled at his lower bindings. He pushed her hand away. She pouted from her straddling position.

"Because if you ever did anything I doubt I could control my self." He bucked for emphasis and laughed as Katara's eyes got wide.

She gasped as he ground into her. Her hands travelling across his firm back. He grabbed onto the top of her skirt and pulled it down with her pants, he threw it across the room. It landed with a thump. He began tugging at her under bindings. After a few moments he growled and looked up at her. She just giggled. He grinned and ran his fingers along the sides of the bindings, they sizzled and he easily pulled them off. She blushed as she felt the rush of cool air hit her. She felt him grind against her again and she arched his back. The rough clothes pressed up against such a sensitive area made her want to scream for him. For him to stop toying with her and take her. He bent lower and placed his mouth on her breast. He sucked as he held onto it firmly, massaging it. He continued licking and nipping at it as she moaned and brought her hips up to meet his. I need it. I need it so bad. Please Zuko. He pulled away. She sat up leaning against her elbows to look at him. He was standing at the end of the bed. His hands were on his waistband.

"Are you sure about this?" he asked hoarsly. She could see a bulge in his pants.

"Yeah, I am." She smiled at him. He pushed down his pants and kicked them away from his ankles. Then he undid his own underbindings and let them fall. She blinked. She had seen only babies naked. Zuko was definitely not a baby. She breathed heavily. Is that even going to fit? He slowly crawled back over her body. Her breath hitched in her throat. She was excited and terrified. She jerked when she felt his cock move across her thigh.

"Katara," he looked at her concerned. She smiled sheepishly. He sighed. "I knew this was a bad idea." He began to pull away.

"No!" she grabbed onto his shoulders and pulled him back on top of her, his cock nudged her opening in the process. She couldn't help but gasp as she felt herself wetten and her legs parted wider on their own accord. She felt her nipples harden, begging to be touched. "Zuko," she breathed. "please don't go."

He kissed her neck, moving down to her collar bone. He took his time going across her breasts. Kissing both of them before sucking and gently biting. She wanted to scream in pleasure but bit her lip instead. She wriggled, not sure of what else to do as she felt warmth run from her breasts and seem to flood everywhere. She felt his fingers caressing her upper thighs before moving slowly up to her lower lips. Zuko ran his fingers slowly across them, almost entering her. She arched her hips in wanting. He smirked and slowly entered one finger, pushing it as far as it would go. She closed her eyes in pleasure. He pushed another finger in, and then began to move them in and out. Her hips rocked, gladly meeting his fingers. He moved his fingers up to her clit and flicked it. She felt that familiar sensation building in her lower abdomen. He pulled his fingers away and she pouted her lips. She grasped the sheets as she felt his tongue flick inside her. He pulled her body to the edge of the bed, in an attempt to gain further access. He pushed his thumb into her opening, moving it in quick thrusts, while his tongue began its assault over her clit. She arched her back as the feeling grew. She was close, just a little bit more.

"Zuko!" she begged as he pulled away.

"I'm sorry, I just can't-" He groaned. Then he crawled back over her. His cock nudged her opening. "I need you right now."

She felt the heat between her legs begging to meet him, but at the same time she felt the fear. There was no going back if she started.

"Are you sure, Katara?" his voice begged her to be sure. To let him do this. She nodded with a gulp. He paused staring in her face, making sure that she wanted it. Then he pushed his cock into her opening. Katara couldn't lie. It felt good. But she was still fearful. Wasn't it supposed to hurt? He moved a bit further inside her when she felt him hit something. Before she could wonder what, he began to kiss her passionately while he flicked her nipple. She moaned against him. The moan turned into a little scream of pain when he broke through the barrier. She gasped as he stilled. He was all the way in. He breathed in and out steadily with his eyes closed. Then he kissed her again. She felt him pull out slowly and then push back in. It still hurt slightly but began to be intermingled with a pleasure at the friction of him moving inside of her. He moved slowly a few more times before the pleasure outweighed the pain. She began to move her hips against his. She almost giggled at the crosseyed look Zuko got when she did that. He blinked until he regained himself. He began to move a little quicker. Katara's hands grasped onto the bedsheets beneath them as the intense pressure hit its peak. Instead of just the pleasurable feeling of the orgasm, she could also feel him inside her, being clenched with her inner muscles which just made her need him more. For some reason he had stopped so Katara began to wiggle underneath him. He was breathing heavy, and his teeth clenched. She growled and pushed him onto his back. He almost fell off the bed. Katara blinked, she didn't mean for him to pull out too. She felt so empty now. Zuko turned to to look at her. He looked as if he had been slapped.

"Katara, did I do something wr-" his eyes widened as she got on top of him. She bit her bottom lip unsure of how to go about it. He grabbed her hips and slowly guided her on top of him. He gasped as he filled her again. Her eyes widened. He feels even bigger like this. She placed her hands onto his pecs still unsure on how to proceed. He tightened his grip on her hips and began to push and pull her. She moaned in pleasure and began to do it on her own. She felt a jolt of excitement as Zuko began to moan her name. She moved faster as she felt her peak coming closer. Biting her lip she rocked against him. So close! It felt as if a waterfall of pleasure was being released from her lower abdomen, cascading through her, all from where they connected. Her nipples ached, but it wasn't over. No, this time she was in control. She moved faster, harder, grinding as much as possible against him. Trying to ride out the orgasm as far as it would go. She gasped his name as she arched her back. His hands gripped her hips. She then felt her back hit the mattress again. Empty, again. She cried out as he thrusted himself back into her. His hands grasped her shoulders as he pounded into her. She could only gasp for breath as he rocked her body and sent more pleasure through her. She wrapped her legs around his hips as another orgasm shot through her. Zuko was gasping for breath as he pounded into her even harder. Suddenly his eyes widened and he pulled away. It took a moment for Katara to even move as her last orgasm slowly dispelled. Her eyes felt heavy, her legs shaky.

"Zuko," she reached for him. He was still between her legs just pulled back onto his knees. His eyes were dazed and he was breathing heavy. She blinked in confusion and then looked at the sheets. Oh.

"Just give me a second." He breathed. She slowly lifted her body up and grabbed him into a hug. She let herself fall backwards pulling him into snuggling position. She nuzzled her nose against his and he smiled sleepily at her.

"So, when can we do that again?" Katara asked.

So, like OMG! I went over this like 500 times just to make sure it came out all right. i really hope you enjoyed. :D also, i'm still contemplating putting a little lemony scene in the next chapter. let me know what you think, also, this is sadly the last of the lemony scenes for a little bit. :(

last but not least, i'm working a lot again this week and i need to be near the tv for the next chapter. so it may be aminute before i can get around to it. but shouldn't be more than a week. please review. let me know what i'm doin wrong and i will try to fix it. or ideas. i love ideas.