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Chapter 11: Separation

Katara awoke the next morning to the sun peeking through the little alcove. She noticed Zuko was already awake and starting a fire outside. She got out of the alcove and approached him she knew that she had to tell him now no matter how much she didn't want to. Zuko spotted her coming toward him and gave her a kiss good morning.

"Morning sleepy head," he said but when she didn't laugh or smile he knew something was the matter. "Katara what's wrong?" His voice filled with concern.

"I had a dream last night it was horrible. I dreamt that I found Toph and my Brother and they were crying, because Aang was killed by the Fire Lord. And they blamed me because I was here with you and couldn't save him," Katara explained almost on the verge of tears. "Zuko it made me realize my purpose in life; to be Aang's friend and to protect him."

"Well then where does that leave us?"

"I'm sorry Zuko but "us" can't exist, our relationship is wrong. We must go our separate ways and I have to find Aang, I'm sorry," she finshed. Suddenly Zuko scooped her into his arms and gave her a firm kiss on the lips, then broke away to speak to her.

"Does that feel wrong?"

"No, but I know it is. Wake up Zuko we can't make this work, no one will accept this! We're total opposites; You're black I'm white, you're fire I'm water, you're hot I'm cold! Can't you see we're not the same!

"We're both human Katara," Zuko contested hurt that she was doing this to him.

"Ugh that doesn't matter, I'm sorry Zuko it's over." She turned to leave, but he stopped her and grabbed her by her wrists. It was just like a couple months ago, thought Katara except this time his face wasn't full of anger, it was full of sadness.

"Katara, please don't go, I love you, we'll make it work some how I promise."

"I'm sorry I have to go," she said pulling away from his grasp, as a tear slipped down her cheek. Katara turned and ran away from the lake, the alcove, and Zuko. As she ran she heard Zuko shout,

"Fine Katara, leave like everyone else in my life does! See if I care!" Katara didn't look back even though she knew he probably let a stream of fire out of his mouth in frustration. The tears were now pouring from her eyes like waterfalls as she ran. It hurt to leave him but she knew that in the long run it was for the best.

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Happy New Year!!!

Yes I know that was short and sappy, but keep reading because they haven't seen the last of each other! And another thing I'm not going to update until Friday or Saturday, because I am going on another little mini trip k. I'm sorry but ya know I love u patient reviewers!!!!!!: )

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