Hey thereee new chapter =]
I don't own Avatar last airbender because if I did it would've lasted foreverrr! :)
I owns Tiana and Sai! :)
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The next morning Tiana woke first and made a pot of tea while waiting for Zuko to wake up, she hummed softly to herself while waiting for the tea to heat up, Zuko leaned up against a wall as he watched her impatiently wait for the tea to heat up which after about a minute was too long so she picked up the pot and heated it up with her bending which made him chuckle. "Thats cheating" he said as he made himself known in the room, she put a hand on her hip "Well what's the point of bending if you can't use it for domestic uses too?" Zuko just couldn't argue with her logic "I guess you're right" he said as he moved closer to her wrapping his arms around her waist and resting his head on top of hers as she poured them both some tea.
The two finished their tea and walked began their sparring for the day.
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"I wonder if Tianas awake" Sai thought before hearing a huge crash "I guess thats a yes?" Sai followed the sound which led him to the training area to see Tiana and his face lit up ...then he saw Zuko. The fight looked pretty even although if anything Zuko was winning. Tiana bended the water and fire in a sort of spiral that surrounded Zuko forcing him to the ground. While he was distracted by that she leaped on top of him holding a knife to his neck. "Guess that means I win?" Tiana asked "Yeah it does but..." Zuko then flipped her over and started tickling her "Zuko stop!" she begged while trying to get a breath in.
Sai cleared his throat gaining the two's attention, Tiana popped up walking over to greet her new friend "Why you're up early" she said while giving him a morning hug "Well I do have firenation in me" Zuko scoffed and Tiana turned to him mouthing the words 'be nice' Zuko rolled his eyes picking up a towel and tossing the other towel to her. Sai walked to Zuko and stood straight "Want to spar?" Zuko's eyes narrowed "Gladly" the two bowed before taking a bending stance from where Tiana stood it was just a Sparring match between 'friends' but to them it was a battle to be the 'alpha' in Tiana's life, both wanting to impress her they did their most impressive bending moves taking no mercy on one another.
Tiana cheered them both on and encouraged whoever was down at that moment. Sai did an earthbending move that sent Zuko flying back to a wall but Zuko was quick and leaped off the wall making a ring of fire appear around Sai which Sai used his earthbending to bring him above the fire. After about two hours of this the teens were panting hard "No more bending..." Zuko huffed out, he walked over to Tiana and picked up his Duo swords giving her a wink, Sai understood and also walked over to Tiana picking up his sword.
"Hey Tiana, tell us when" Sai said taking a quick stance, ready to strike while Zuko did the same. "Ready!" Zuko took a quick look over to Tiana "I can't let this kid win" he thought "Zuko is definitely going down, he doesn't have a chance" Sai thought "FIGHT!" thats all that was heard then the sounds of a swords hitting a sword filled the area while Sai was trying to figure out where he'd go next Zuko was figuring out Sai's fighting style "Thats it!" Zuko thought as he ran to wall jumping off it and landing behind Sai who swung wildly at him before Zuko made a quick leg sweep grabbing Sai's sword as he went down and pointing it at his chest. Zuko had clearly beaten him. "Got you" he said before dropping Sai's sword carelessly, the clanging metal hitting the ground next to kept walking back to Tiana who was clapping for Zuko "Way to go Zuko!" Tiana said standing up and giving him a big hug, Zuko looked over to Sai who was staring at the two and gave Sai a sly smile before kissing Tiana. After he kissed her he looked over her shoulder and saw that Sai was completely defeated. "You'll get him next time Sai! You just need more practice maybe we can spar next time" she said encouragingly
"Hey-Woah what happened here?" Katara asked seeing all the marks on the walls in the training area "Just...Sparring" Zuko answered while draping an arm around his Tiana and walking back to the house. Katara stayed outside but wasn't sure if Sai saw her there, he seemed a bit...pre-occupied "Damned over-confident bastard. Thinks he's so much better than me! " Sai thought angrily , picking up his sword and 'practicing' when really all he was doing is make wild swings at the air. Katara slowly walked over to Sai putting a hand on his shoulder hoping not to startle him "Are you okay?" Katara asked already knowing the answer "Yeah, just great" Katara looked thoughtful for a moment "You know, even though we don't know eachother you can still tell me if somethings wrong" Sai seemed to consider this "I don't know...It'll probably sound ridiculous besides you wouldn't understand" Katara's blue eyes met his green/gold ones "try me" she challenged ,Sai sighed and sat on the fountain in the middle of the area "Its just...I like Tiana but Zuko is always there...I know its silly because I just met her but I feel like we connect, you know?" Katara smiled " I know what you mean" Sai drooped down putting his face in his hands "I don't know what to do! I think it might be a love at first sight thing" he concluded "Maybe... But if you like her that much, just go get her." She said acting like it was the simplest thing in the world "Thanks Katara, it meant a lot you talking to me like this" he said perking up giving her a hug "
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Katara left Sai who resumed training and went back inside to see if start cooking, from the kitchen you could see the beach and Katara saw that Tiana and Zuko had gotten into a fight again, but then as Tiana was leaving he quickly grabbed her arm and spun her around forcing her close to him and they kissed "Aww... thats too cute...I'm not sure if Sai has a chance with her though... Zuko and her even though they fight , seem perfect for each-other" she thought while turning back to go through the cupboards and ducking into the fridge"Lets see...Eggs?...And...maybe a fruit salad for Aang" Katara took the carton of eggs out placing them on the counter , looking back into the fridge for some fruit.
"Morning Katara" Katara looked up to see Aang who was obviously still sleepy "Good Morning Aang" Aang took a big stretch and yawned "What time is it?" Katara looked thoughtful "Hm..I'm guessing about 9:30" Sai then walked in "Wow! what have you been doing out there?" Aang asked now awake and pointing out how dirty and sweaty Sai was "I was ...Training, and sparred with Zuko" Aang nodded "Yup, that'd do it" Sai leaned on the counter "So what're you cooking?" he asked inhaling the smell "Eggs" she said without looking up at him and paying attention to cooking these eggs to perfection "Well I'm going to wash off in the ocean, know where I can get a suit?" Sai asked while scanning the beach for where Tiana and Zuko may be "Yeah, there's a changing room with bathing suits inside right... over there" Aang said leaning back to point exactly to where it was "Alright, thanks" he said, taking off leaving Katara and Aang alone once more.
"So who am I training with today?" Aang asked "I think you're training with Zuko and Tiana, Toph then Sai, and we're doing our training tonight either before or after dinner. Then tomorrow you have Zuko, Tiana, Toph, Sai, then me" Aang nodded "Wait..Why are Zuko and Tiana training me at the same time?" Katara shrugged "I think he said something about you needing to see each of their techniques so I think you're going to watch them spar " she said while still waiting for the eggs to cook "We have three firebenders and none of them are here to help heat these eggs up quicker" She thought "Want to know something funny Aang?" she asked just realizing this herself "What?" She smiled at the thought "We only needed one firebending master and now you have three" Aang didn't exactly see how it may have been 'funny' but it was kind of 'funny' but the weird funny not haha especially considering how hard it was to find one "Yeah I know what you mean"
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Sai scanned the area for any traces of the pair, then he saw the two in the ocean splashing each-other like little kids, he ran as fast as he could for the ocean "Sai! Hey!" she greeted and Zuko started grumbling "Hey, think fast Zuko" Zuko had barely enough time to blink before he was hit by a huge splash of water, Tiana giggled and started splashing them both "Hey Tiana,can I talk to you?" TIana looked back and saw Sokka calling her "Alright" she waved bye to the two and went to talk to Sokka.
"You need to stop" Zuko said while glaring at Sai "Stop what?" he asked innocently "Stop flirting with her, she's mine" Sai rolled his eyes "First of all, she said it was complicated . Secondly I don't think she'd like being treated like a possession and thirdly I can do whatever I damn well please" that was it, Zuko tackled Sai and held a fire ball right next to his face "Just stay away" he said dangerously, he was not going to lose her to anyone especially this guy . "Hey Sparky,Flukey #2 time to eat" Toph said from the house. The two walked back slowly not taking their eyes off one another. The two walked inside and immediately looked for Tiana but she wasn't there and neither was Sokka. The two sat down with one seat in between them "So where's Sokka and Tiana?" Sai asked "I think their talking about the invasion, he may be filling her in, I guess whatever he tells her he'll tell you too Sai, but then again he doesn't know you well and it may be a little bit" Katara said while taking a bite of her food. Like on cue Tiana and Sokka walked out of one of the rooms, a grim look on her face but she shook it off and smiled at the group "Morning friends" she greeted as she took a seat in between the two boys and Sokka by Suki.
During breakfast/lunch Tiana kept looking over at Sokka making Zuko grow uneasy "I don't feel well, sorry Aang but I'm going to have to skip out on our training today" Tiana said wiping her mouth and standing "Its fine,get some rest" She smiled and walked back to her room. Both boys were going to go back and see what was going on but saw the other start to get up too, Zuko glared at Sai and stood completely up and Sai sat back down watching as Zuko walked back.
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Zuko knocked on Tiana's door and heard a little bit of sniffling "Hold on!" she yelled , a few thuds and curse words later she finally opened the door "Oh... Zuko, hi" he arched an eyebrow "Don't seem too excited to see me" he said while pushing past her to sit on her bed and motioned her to sit by him. "What's going on? Ever since that 'talk' with Sokka you've been acting weird.. Did he say or ...do.. something to you" Tiana shook her head "No, he didn't do or say anything, I'm just stressed I guess..But Zuko, can you make me a promise?" she asked looking directly into his eyes like she was looking for something "Anything for you" she began chewing on her bottom lip "Well...If anything should...happen to me during the invasion, do you promise to move on and not do anything stupid?" Zuko looked very worried now "Why are you asking that? What did Sokka say?" her eyes darted all around the room and she was very careful with her words "Sokka wants to...Even the odds out a bit...and he's sending Aang, Sai, and I into the battle with firelord ozai...." she said almost shamefully "What?! Why?! Why you?!!" He asked trying to keep his voice down but finding it hard to do so "...There's more isn't there" she refused to meet his eyes and he put his hand on her cheek and turned her face to him, wiping away a few tears "You can tell me" he said his voice softening "I...Thats it but just remember...if anything should happen during the events leading up to the invasion...You just always need to trust me in what I'm doing, okay?" he nodded giving her a I can't believe you had to ask that look "I'll always trust you" Tiana took off her sisters necklace and handed it Zuko " Hold onto this... until after the invasion, okay?" he nodded and hung it around his wrist "It'll never leave my wrist, I promise" Right as he was about to kiss her a huge crash was heard and the two darted out of the room.
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"Hello brother, nice of you to use this hand over the avatar and surrender" Zuko stood completely shocked "How'd you find us?!" Azula gave a wicked smile "Ask you're girlfriend" Tiana looked shameful and walked to stand by Azula "What?...Tiana?" he choked out completely betrayed "I'm sorry Zuko, but... the firenation is winning and... I don't want to be on the losing side of this war.. " Katara grew angry "We trusted you!" Tiana's eyes were downcast "Guess that means you should choose your friends better.
"Well then lets get this over with" Mai said glaring at Tiana , but they were on the same side so she couldn't touch her "I'll handle my brother you three have some 'fun' with the others'" the three girls nodded and took a bending stance "What the hell happened with her?" Sai thought bitterly.
"Get them!" Tiana went after Sai first, Mai went after Katara and Ty-Lee went for Toph,Sokka,and Suki leaving Aang out of the battle "Aang get out of here!" Katara yelled while trying to fight Mai off. "Tiana! What're you doing?!You're not bad! you're one of us!" Sai yelled desperately just using his bending to defend himself against her attacks, her eyes seemed to sadden when he said that "I'm sorry Sai but this battle is over " she whipped out a knife throwing it at him, pinning his shirt to the wall before freezing him to the wall. She took off to fight someone else "YOU ARE A LYING BITCH!" Sai yelled after her making her stop, she turned and looked into his eyes and saw how much she hurt him and was about to say something but decided against it, she decided to take on Sokka next who was an easy target. She summoned the water and when he was crouching down trying to get away from Ty-lee she froze him to the ground "HEY! Thats not fair!!And this is really not comfortable!" he yelled out trying to move , next target... Suki, Tiana saw her opportune moment when Suki was about to jump off a wall "Gotta time this perfectly" Suki jumped and as soon as the made contact with the wall she couldn't move and was stuck to it "What the-?!" Suki threw daggers with her eyes at Tiana while mumbling a few curse words. Ty-lee jabbed Tophs pressure points leaving her useless "This is so not good" Sokka said as he watched the group slowly shrink leaving Katara, Zuko and Aang, Ty-lee joined Mai's fight and Tiana jumped into Mai's and Katara's fight knowing he'd show up if Katara was in real danger.. so she presented the 'real' danger Ty-lee jabbed a pressure point disabling one of Katara's arms and before Mai could do any damage to Katara ,Tiana ran over tackling her to the ground and freezing her other hand and her legs to the ground. She formed an Ice dagger and held it above Katara taking a deep breath and Katara shut her eyes tight, Tiana brought the dagger down and right before she made contact with Katara's heart,Aang knocked her off of Katara.
"Tiana! What're you doing?!" she made a sad expression "Sorry Aang but this war's over" Aang looked puzzled but understood about a moment too late. Tiana tackled him to the ground freezing him to the floor and bringing the dagger down plunging it deep into his chest , his eyes bulged at the sudden contact "I'm so sorry Aang" she said while getting up and going to Zuko "No AANG!!!" Katara tried to move but it was literally impossible , Suki couldn't look as the blood pooled around him. Azula's eyes lit up "See Zuko! We've won!!! The avatar is dead!" Zuko looked unbelieving to the sight right in front of him "Now brother..You will die" Zuko was beaten... he closed his eyes ready for the pain "Wait!" Azula looked over to Tiana who was covered in blood "Don't you think he'd be more miserable if you didn't kill him?" Azula thought about it for a moment and flashed a wicked grin "You're right, smart girl...I like you" she said, giving Zuko a wink before knocking him out cold.
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Zuko seemed to be in the clouds which was surrounding by white "Zuko" an airy voice called "Wha-...Mom?" the figure gave a small smile "Yes, thats right Zuko" Ursa said "i've missed you so much mom" he said "I know..But right now I need to share something with you, the girl that you loved...still love, she's doing this for you" Ursa said as she put Zuko's head in her lap and stroked his hair "No she's not, she betrayed us and killed Aang, not hurt badly she actually KILLED him" Ursa smiled "Maybe she was selfish, but we shall see" just then Tiana walked up kneeling down by Zuko "Zuko...I love you" her eyes sincere, and he couldn't deny her no matter what she'd done "I love you too..." he said is voice airy now as well "Zuko? ZUKO?!ZUKO!!!"
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Zuko shot up and he heard his friends relieved sigh "We thought you were dead too" Sokka said, Zuko looked over to Katara who was completely hysterical "Where's Aang?" Zuko asked not looking away from Katara "I sent him out to sea to rest in peace, nobody else wanted to be there to see him like that.... he shouldn't have died.." Just hearing the fact Aang was dead brought Zuko back to the present reality that TIana really did betray them and it wasn't some sick twisted dream.
"Is the invasion off then?..' Sai asked hoping it wasn't "No...its not off but you and Zuko are going in, Toph and Katara can take care of Azula and the rest of us will take care of the army" the two nodded both calling a truce, now feeling ridiculous for fighting over her. "So I was in town getting medical supplies and guess what?" Sokka said trying to change the subject a bit "What?" Sai asked "The ember island players Avatar player has been revised and they are holding auditions to play the part of Tiana proclaimed hero of the firenation. There's going to be a celebration in her honor tomorrow and I was sort of thinking we should crash it " Katara looked up wiping her eyes "Lets do it...Send word the invasion takes place tomorrow" Katara said obviously looking for revenge "I already have, and they're are on the way as we speak" Katara nodded and immediately went to practice her bending "I will kill you Tiana"
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Sorta short kinda jumpy BUT! A lot of important events happened....alright one important even happened but whatever, thats a lot in my books ;)
Hope you enjoyed it, R&R please . I love feedback :)