Two Years Later

"Aang, let's stop. Appa is getting tired."

Katara warned Aang as they flew in the air. Sokka broke in.

"Will we eat?"

Katara laughed.

"If we can find food."

So it was decided and they landed on an island. Little did they know, a ship was close by.

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Anger, hate, rage, loneliness. That was what Zuko felt. He was searching for the avatar. He was searching for his honor. He could not rely in anyone. All those who cared for him were gone. His mother. Even that one girl. What was her name? It was seven years since he had seen her. He looked at his finger. He still wore the ring. Why? Why did he still wear it? His 'friend' had probably forgotten about him as every one else had. That was when a scowl crossed his face and he spotted the island.

"Captain, full steam to that island."

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"Sokka, did you find anything to eat?"

"No, I'm starving!"

Aang broke into the sibling's conversation.

"I am hungry too."

Their voices drifted down the island and Zuko heard every word as he hid in the tropical plants. Katara smiled.

"Don't worry guys, look!"

Zuko thought the voice sounded strangely familiar. He watched the girl break from her group and climb skillfully up a tree. She dropped coconuts down from it and one hit the water tribe boy. He fell on the floor, but quickly recovered at the sight of food. Zuko smirked. He watched the people eat. They ate like they had not eaten in a couple of days. Maybe he should attack when they were not expecting anything. His crew was not there. He had ventured off on his own and had stumbled on his victims to his delight. When the food was done and they were all full. The girl stood cheerfully up and spoke with enthusiasm.

"Come on guys."

She did the unexpected. She ran from her sitting place and into the sea, crashing into a wave. The boys followed and laughing filled the air. A pang of jealousy hit Zuko. Why couldn't he be out there? Then he cursed himself for thinking such. He entered the clearing. The girl was the first to notice him.

"Who is he?"

The boys stopped laughing and stood still. The girl was the first to step forward.

"Who are you?"

Zuko smirked.

"I am here to take the avatar."

A sudden burst a flame was directed toward the girl. She dodged it with skill. She grabbed a water whip and hit him sharply. He was surprised and was caught off guard. The water tribe boy lunged at him, but was stopped as Zuko deflected him. Sokka was unconscious. Zuko started to walk toward Aang.

"No you don't!"

The voice was from the girl as she water bended and attacked him again. The fight was on. Fire and water. Katara fought with enthusiasm. This man was not taking her friend. Zuko was starting to win. Katara saw this and started screaming at Aang.

"Aang! Get Sokka and Momo and get on Appa!"

He did just that.

"Katara come on!"

Katara was trying, but Zuko got close enough. He grabbed Katara and pinned her hands behind her back. She could not use bending. Zuko started yelling at the shocked avatar.

"Come get her if you want her so much!"

Aang started to get off Appa. Katara yelled as loud as she could.

"No! Aang, go! You are the only hope for the world to be free from the fire nation! Go and don't look back!"

"No!"

Aang was now crying. So was Katara. Katara tried to wriggle from the man's grasp. Zuko held her closer. He was too strong. He felt the tears falling from her face. His heart softened, but he silently cursed himself.

"Aang! For me! Please go! And take care of Sokka!"

Aang shook his head. Zuko was silent as the bison left the ground and the girl stared at it yearningly until it was out of sight.

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