ok after all of those views of chapter 9 in just one day i only got one review!! come on people!! please?? well heres chap10...

"Katara, seriously whats with you?"

Katara turned to her brother.

"You've been moping around here since the battle with Azula. I know that she hurt that old guy but come on. Just because Zuko didnt want your help doesnt mean anything. He's a firebender. Get over it." Sokka stared at her from across the fire. Katara looked away. She hadnt really noticed she was moping. She'd been doing the things asked of her; sewing, cooking, and whatever. She even answered their questions. Apparently she wasnt fooling them though. Even Toph had caught on.

"I'm not moping." Katara told him half-heartedly. He gave her a "yeah right" kind of look.

"I'm going to get...something." Katara stood and walked off into the woods. Aang stood to follow her, but Sokka put a hand against him. He shook his head no. He knew when his sister needed privacy.

Katara strode through the trees. Her mind buzzed with questions. Zuko's actions made no sense. She had saved his life. He knew she could help, so why didnt he want her to save his uncle. It bothered her to know that someone was hurt, and she couldnt help. Maybe he didnt want her as a friend, no matter how long they had been in a cave together. It didnt mean anything to him. Still she only wanted to help.

Katara sat down by a river. She gloomily twirled the water. What bothered her most was that it actually bothered her that he didnt want to talk to her.

Katara stopped her water bending. She was prepared to leave and act normal now. She turned around face to face with a blue mask.

This is one of those "meanwhile moments" or well as katara was doing that this is what zuko was doing.

"Uncle are you sure you're okay now." Zuko watched his uncle sit up slowly.

"Yes, I'm sure Nephew. That tea you made did wonders."

"Oh I'll make some more for you then." Zuko turned back to the pot. Iroh made a horrified face behind his back.

"That's alright, Zuko." Iroh took the pot from his hands. "Let me do this one. You go and relax. Or better yet, why not take a stroll. You've been cooped up for so long. You need some fresh air."

Zuko smiled. "Ok, Uncle. I'll be back soon."

"Oh no you won't." Iroh said in mock anger. "I don't want you back here until night fall."

"Yes, Uncle." Zuko left, taking his mask with him. He might need it later.

With no destination in particular in mind, Zuko wondered through the woods. Perhaps he should get more water for Iroh. He could collect food while he was out as well.

Zuko's thoughts drifted from his uncle to the watertribe girl. Katara. The name reverbrated through his mind. He didn't want to admit it but he missed her. She was loud, bossy, and could get stubborn. He wanted to talk to her. Just to explain things.

He didnt like leaving her there wondering why he did what he did. It was simple to him. He had to leave her there. If they continued as they were then it'd get harder for him to trick her. Zuko had to be her enemy. But perhaps...Zuko studied the mask in his hands. Blue Spirit could use her as an ally.

Its short i know, maybe i'll put up chapter 11 later too. I have it in mind already. However i'm looking forward to reviews. even if i did just leave u hanging...oooh what's zuko thinking...does he really want katara as a friend?? or just to use her?? maybe both?? review please tho!! n.n