Now it's time for the second day of Zutara week. This theme should be easier then the last.

Blood

This fic takes place at the end of The Southern Raiders.

Our story opens up on Ember Island. We see our heroes make their way to the old abandoned summer house.

Sokka: Uh-oh. Looks like someone got here first. Look at the door,

We see that the door looked forced open, like someone broke in.

Zuko: Uh...no, that was me. I was here a few months ago and... I didn't have a key.

Toph: ... are you sure we won't be found here?

Zuko: I'm positive, now come on.

Zuko opens the door and everyone walks in.

Suki: Wow, this looks so nice Zuko.

Zuko: Thanks.

Sokka: Is there a kitchen? 'cause I'm starved.

Zuko: There is but there's no food. So unless you want the rest of our rations for dinner, one of us will have to go to the marketplace.

Katara: I suppose that's me.

Suki: No, Katara, you've been through enough for today. I'll go into town.

Sokka: Great, I'll come with you.

Toph: I'm coming too.

Katara: Really, I though you hated shopping.

Toph: I do, but I hate starving even more, and there's no way I'm letting these two alone. We'd starve while they take a bite of eachother.

Suki and Sokka blushed at the statement coming from the small earthbender.

Sokka: Eh...let's just go.

It wasn't long until the night came and it was time for everyone to go to bed, they each chose a single room to sleep in. Zuko was heading to his room when he heard something, the noise was coming from Katara's room. He quietly sneaks towards her door and tries to look through the small opening in the room. He didn't see much, but the sound he heard was crying, Katara was crying. He gently knocks the door and she stops at the sound.

Katara: Who is it?

Zuko: It's me. Are you all right?

Katara: I...I am.

With that, he opens her door and walks in.

Zuko: Are you sure? I heard crying.

Katara: Oh...you did, huh?

Zuko: What's the matter? Are you still thinking about Yon Rha?

Katara looked down for a moment as she remembered the man who was responsible for her mother's death.

Katara: Somewhat.

The two were quiet for a moment, Zuko comes into the room and sits down next to her.

Zuko: If it's any consolation...I'm glad you decided not to kill him.

Katara: Why would you think that?

Zuko: He may have killed your mother, but killing him in return wouldn't have made it better.

Katara: She would have been avenged!

Zuko: But at what cost, Katara? You would have been no better if you'd killed him, it would have been in cold blood, just like what he did. Besides, I don't think that's what she would have wanted.

Katara didn't answer him and the room was quite.

Zuko: But that's not what's troubling, you is it?

Katara: Yes, you're right Zuko. If I killed him...I don't know what would have happened. I'm afraid that I would have become him...a killer.

Zuko: (thinks for a moment) What was that you did to the captain that we though was Yon Rha? That Stance didn't look like any waterbending I've seen.

Katara: It was bloodbending.

Zuko: Bloodbending?

Katara: I came across it in my travels. Every living creature is made up of water. I reached into him, I was controlling his body...I would have killed him in an instant.

Zuko: So this is what's bothering you. That move is not what you are but you're afraid it's turning you into something awful.

Katara: Yes, I am.

Zuko: Katara, I'd be lying if I said I knew you well. But what I do know is this: your a kind person, you are nice...and you are very forgiving. You may get angry sometimes, but it doesn't rule you.

Katara: How can you be sure?

Zuko: well, I don't know. But that's what I believe about you, and that though will not change in me.

Katara: But...what if the power of bloodbending actually corrupts me?

Zuko: Did you know that lightning is considered to be the purest, and deadliest form of firebending?

Katara just looks at him was an annoyed look.

Zuko: ...OK, stupid question. But There is a positive and healing form of fire

Katara: What's that?

Zuko: Like water, fire can bring life. It keeps us warm when it's cold, it brings us light when there is darkness, and it's a weapon to defend.

Katara: So what does this have to do with me?

Zuko: Bloodbending is the darker, negative form of waterbending. But you also have a positive form, in your healing.

Katara: (thinks for a moment) yeah...that's true.

Zuko: What I guess I'm trying to say is that there's always a positive and negative to everything, the Yin and the Yang. It's how we choose to use what we have that defines us. You are a healer Katara, not a killer.

Katara smiles at Zuko and he just smiles back, glad that he has been able to cheer her up.

Katara: Thanks for talking with me, Zuko. I think I needed it.

Zuko: Well...I'm not really good at giving good advice. I'm glad my first success was on you.

She giggles a bit at this, but then she takes a look outside the window in the room, it was a full moon that night.

Katara: (sigh) I guess I can't help but wonder...and worry.

Zuko: Maybe what you should to is find a positive way to use your bloodbending.

Katara: What's positive about controlling another person through their blood?

Zuko: I don't know...maybe it could be a way of healing too? Like...like what if someone was bitten by a poisonous snake? You could force out the blood that was infected or something, or maybe use it to help a heart keep beating.

Katara: (looks at him strange) that's the best you can think of?

Zuko: (groans in annoyance) I'm trying to help you. Didn't you just say that you though I gave good advice.

Katara: Yes, but you said that you weren't good at it and that I was a fluke.

Zuko: I never said fluke! Unbelievable, I try to help you and you just shoot down my advice. Ugh! You know sometimes you can be a real pain in the-

Suddenly, his mouth shut and he couldn't open it. He looks at Katara and notices her hand is out a bit. She notices this as well and smiles.

Katara: Well, Well. Looks like I found a good use to use bloodbending.

Zuko tries to protest, but his mouth was still shut, we could only hear mumbles. She smiles and uses her other hand to grab Zuko and pull him closer.

Katara: Hmm...and here's another one.

Suddenly, she moved in close and kissed him on the lips. Zuko's eyes widened at the shock: Katara was kissing him? This couldn't be real, but as she used her tongue to prod her way in his mouth, he forgot what he was thinking and started to kiss back. Katara moved her hands, freeing Zuko and allowing him to wrap his arms around her slender frame, her hand made their way around his neck and her hands played with his long black hair. When the need for air was too great, the two pulled apart, taking in heavy breaths.

Zuko: (breaths heavy) You know...I think I like that use too.

Katara: stop talking.

Suddenly, she pushes him against the wall and joins him soon after. The two began to kiss again, this time with more passion. Katara pulls back and she starts kissing all over his face, including his scar, Zuko trembled a bit.

Katara: (stops) What's wrong? Did that hurt?

Zuko: Not as much as this.

He reaches for her neck and begins to gently bite into it, making her gasp softly. She closed her eyes and swooned at the feeling he was giving her. After some time, Katara uses her bloodbending again and they kiss on the lips once again. Zuko manages to gain control and places her on the bed with him on top of her, but when that happened, Zuko's mind snapped back to normal and he stopped.

Zuko: Katara, wait.

Katara: (out of breath) Wh-what. No, come back.

Zuko: No, Katara, stop for a minute. If we keep this up, things might get too far.

Katara looks confused but then her cheeks blushed as she realized what he meant.

Katara: Oh...Wow...I-I'm sorry, Zuko. I didn't even realize, it all happened so fast.

Zuko: I know. But we can't do this, we're not even of marrying age.

Katara: I'm really sorry, Zuko. I guess it was the blood being boiled that caused that.

Zuko: Yeah. That must be it. Why did you kiss me to begin with?

Katara: Well...(blushes) you see, I guess I...I kinda like you. A lot.

Zuko: (pauses) You do?

Katara: Yeah...I do.

Zuko was speechless of course, but Katara took his tunic and pulled him close.

Katara: we don't have to go far. Just kissing is nice.

Zuko looks at her and smiles a bit, blushing in the process.

Zuko: Well...if that's what you want, then-

Katara cut him off with her kiss, Zuko was surprised again, but returned just as quickly. The two stayed there for a few more minutes, sharing their kiss under the moonlight. Who would have though that bloodbending could create such a passion...Katara knew it now.

And that's the end for day 2. This them was as I though, a bit easier to write about. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did writing it.