I'm getting started right away this time!

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Previously...

She picked up the pillow and threw it at Zuko, which he burnt to a crisp. Sinu let out an angry yell and stood up, throwing a fireball at his face. Zuko quickly averted it just as Sinu threw a punch to his stomach, her fist laced in fire. Zuko blocked her hand and swung his leg around to try and trip her. Sinu jumped up and doged his foot and sent her own kick towards his side. Zuko dodged by moving down quickly and then, as she swung her leg, he quickly grabbed it and swung her to the ground. He put his arms on her shoulders and pinned down.

"Do not try to anger me," Zuko hissed, his threat in the air.

Sinu glared at him with anger and struggeled to get out from under his grip. She was staring into his eyes though and for a moment, was caught up in the color... It was amber... An amazing color... Warm.. yet strangely hard... Rough with black around the edges. Her breath quieted as she stared at his eyes. Zuko watched her curiously as her expression became calm. What on earth was she staring at? But he couldn't help but be filled with curiosity at her look. He hadn't seen a look like this before. In an instant, he released her, backing up slowly. That look was a new one, untouched. Sinu stood up and ran out the door, her heart feeling like it was going to burst. She ran until she found a small corner, then hide herself in it.

The tears came easier this time.

Present...

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The smell of the night air hung in the wind. Sinu leaned her head over the railing and glanced downwards at the water below, crashing and hitting itself against the side of the ship. Her heart still ached from the events of the morning. She couldn't believe that thoughts that had gone through her head! The way she looked at his eyes. How could she even think for one second that he-

No... She stopped herself, holding the blanket closer to her body. The warmth pressed against the exposed skin on her arms. Water from below sprayed mist up at her and she closed her eyes tightly. She could feel the anger swelling up inside of her. She didn't want to be here, didn't want to ride this stupid ship. All she wanted was to be back with Aang, Sokka, and Katara. That's all. Was it really that hard do? In reality, it was and so were many other things.

"I don't want to live like this!" she screamed, letting her voice get lost in the wind. She slammed her hand against the pole and it shook beneath her trembeling figure. A light flickered on from inside the ship's bunk and followed whoever was producing it. The metal door opened and Zuko stepped out, his expression full of annoyance.

"I thought I heard someone out here," he muttered, the flame on his hand dying out. "Get back inside,"

"No!" Sinu said harshly. "I will not do anything you tell me to!"

Zuko narrowed his eyes at her and took a step forward. She was beautiful, even angry, but she was just so darn stubborn... Something about her though, it made her so different than other girls.

"I said get back inside. It's cold,"

"Oh, so what, you suddenly care about me?"

"No. But I can't go home if my bethrothed has died from a flu,"

"Yes, that's right, you only care about going home," Her voice was rising until eventully she was screaming again. "You only care about yourself!"

Zuko reached out and grabbed her shoulders, placing on hand over her mouth. "Will you keep quiet?" he hissed. "You're going to wake the crew; they don't do their best work when they need sleep and I need their best work,"

Sinu muffeled something from underneath his hand. Zuko removed his hand and waited impatiently for her to speak.

"I. Don't. Care. If. I. Die." Sinu said simpley, her eyes glittering with hate.

"Well, unfortunatly for you, I can't have that happen,"

Sinu shook his arms off of her shoulders and put her foot on the first level of the bar, rising herself off the ground. "I told you. I don't care."

Zuko's eyes widened with suprise. What on earth was she doing?

Sinu stepped up one level higher, keeping her arms on the top bar for balance. "I don't care," she whispered softly. She let her arms go and fell backwards.

"No," Zuko exclaimed, leaning forward and grabbing one of her hands quickly. Her body dangeled on the side of the ship and she glared up at him.

"Let me go," she ordered him.

"No," Zuko said as he lifted her up. He pulled her up over the bar and placed her feet back on the ground firmly. Instantly, she turned back towards the water but he grabbed her around the waist, pulling her back. Sinu froze from the touch of his hands, hands that held her...held her close... She stared at him for a moment and Zuko reilized it was the same expression as before. Once again, he found himself lost in it. This time, however, he wasn't sure if he wanted to be found. WIthout reilizing it, he reached up a hand and pushed a piece of her black hair behind her ear. Sinu blinked once and took a deep breath. His touch felt so good, and so warm.

Perhaps against her will, she pulled away and gave him a dirty look. "No," she said quickly. She turned on her heel and ran back down into the bunks, holding a flame to light the way. Zuko stood there as if in a trance. What in the world was happening to him? Was he becoming...soft? Was he actually capable of something like that? He hadn't cared for anyone in a long time, much to long. All this...he didn't like it. But at the same time...he couldn't help but want more.

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"Sokka,"

"No,"

"Sokka please, you can't just sit there,"

"I can and I will,"

Katara groaned and leaned back on Appa. They had been flying for the whole night, and Appa was growing tired. After Sinu had been taken away, Sokka had demanded that they immeditately leave. Going on his wishes, Aang and Katara had complied, though not very happy. Sokka wouldn't talk to them. He wouldn't do anything. All he did was pack up their things and sit in the corner on Appa.

"Sokka..." Katara said softly, trying again.

"Please, Katara," Sokka said gently this time. "Just...please..."

Katara nodded and leaned back. She felt bad for him. She felt bad about everything. She couldn't believe that anything had happened. Worst of all, Sokka was broken. HIs heart and everything. She had stepped on him. She had crushed him.

Things were changing and she didn't know how.

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Okay, things are gonna happen, things good and bad. BYE NOW.