Folks, be warned, this chapter wil get messy, maybe some strange ideas get thrown in and maybe some even more queer ideas are formed. Noetheless, everything here is entire out of my insane, bored mind. I have warned you. This might even be rated M soon.
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Chapter 12:
Zuko saw Iroh and Bhumi sitting at the open stalls and drinking tea, while talking excitedly over something.Their grins widened as he approached nonchalantly and sat with them.
" Hullo Li, had a nice time?" Bhumi asked.The prince just eyed the King dully," Yeah, loads."
" Would you like some calming Jasmine Tea, I think you might need it soon." Iroh said pouring Zuko a cup. Zuko rolled his eyes and scanned the area. It was already night and he needed to find her.
" Where's Katara?"
Both the men stared blankly at him.
" I thought she was with you?" Iroh asked as-a-matter-of-factly. Zuko frowned," Not since this morning."
" Oh my, you lost Katara!?" Bhumi exclaimed his old wrinkled face suddenly taut in fear.
" Do you realise the consequences of allowing a sweet, attractive almost alluring young lady-"
" What are you trying to say here old man?" Zuko asked angrily at the king.
" There are more good looking men who can sway her and take advantage boy ! Use your brain! " Bhumi smacked him on the head.
Zuko scowled at him and thrust Yuura into Iroh's arms. The child looked at him , blinking with huge eyes .
" Now listen here, she 's not in any trouble so don't go putting any blame on me, alright!"
" Nephew, you should loook for her. After all being gone for a whole day might mean that-" Iroh never finished his sentence because Zuko had already stormed out of the area and joined the crowd.
As the prince moved hastily from one stall to another, with shifty and worried eyes, he mentally cursed himself for everything.
' Great! Just when I was so confident with my stupid plan! She can't be all that attractive for other idiots to go crazy over her, I mean she's a dumb, arrogant and a stupid, girl,' he stopped.' ... With that round blue eyes and that alluring stare and that perfectly shaped body...'
" SHIT! " he dashed , looking very alarmed , from one game to another .
Stopping every now and again whenever he saw a girl in blue and felt his heart crush each time it wasn't her . He was already sweating when he stopped to catch his breath by the House of Fear. He looked up and groaned in anger and irritation.
' I was supposed to take her here! What the hell happened?'
He looked around and saw a stall selling cold drinks.He quickly bought one and finished it instantly. Feeling slightly refreshed, the prince looked around again and his golden eyes settled on a young couple standing under a brightly lit tree with other couples near the childrens games . He instantly knew who the girl was .And he also recognised the fool next to her.
Blood boiling and mind racing to ignite his ultimate plan, he neared them.
" Oh look Haru! Isn't that boy so cute!" Katara said pointing at a tiny toddler jumping on the turtles while his mother looked on. Haru nodded and neared her.
" Very, he kinda reminds me of someone..." Haru said inching closer.
"Like who?" Katara asked not looking at Haru. Haru now stood a hair's breadth away from her and slipped his arms around her. Katara started and looked at him, her face suddenly blushing.
" Ha-Haru.. What are you"
The earth bender moved his face closer to her and the other couples around watched proudly at them . Katara stared at him in shock, her eyes full of bewilderment. Just before he planted his kiss, she pulled back hastily .
" I'm sorry. This isn't right." She turned and walked away from them and from a devastated earth bender. One tall lean guy with short pricked hair neared him and placed his arms on Haru's shoulder," Don't worry tiger, there are more fishes in the sea," Haru sighed and looked down.The guy leaned down to Haru's ear and whispered," Although I must admit, that is a one hell of a girl there. I would seriously kill to have her-hey oww!" he never finished his sentence , because he was severely smacked on his cheek by his girlfriend.They left, one bickering and the other consoling. Haru left too, looking sad.
Zuko, who had been watching the whole time felt please with everything that happened.He followed her quietly and was soon walking right behind her.He could hear her mumbling as they neared the House of Fear. He walked right up beside her and very quietly whispered," Hey."
She started. She never noticed him there and was shocked to see him standing so close to her. Upon instinct, she moved away.The prince folded his arms and frowned," Where have you been, Yuura was getting worried?"
She folded her and looked away, nose in the air," Why do you bother, your highness?"
Zuko watched her silently before dropping his arms.He sighed and placed his arms behind his head and rested his head on his hands." I was worried about your safety. I thought that.." his voice trailed away. She glanced at him, her face slightly blushing.
" Worried about me? Why's that?" she asked now, smiling suddenly.
He smirked, " Because if you're gone then I won't have anyone to take care of Yuura then would I ?" That destroyed it.
She huffed angrily and started walking again .
' Here comes my plan...' Zuko grabbed her wrist and pulled her to the House of Fear.
" Hey let go you worm!" she tried to pry his hands off but couldn't.
He was grining to himself and looked at her as they made their way forwards." I'm challenging you to go in there."
She smirked sarcastically," As if I would be afraid of such things.I've seen more frightening and more-"
" No, I meant go in there with me."
She stopped.'What's he playing at?'
" I still won't be afraid Zuko, I told you-"
" Wait.There are some rules to follow ." They were now directly in front of the house.Not many were around the place and several teens came bolting out, with horrified expresions and bloodshot eyes.
"Fine, what are they?" Katara asked raising one eye.'She felt annoyed at him for leaving her alone and was going to get back at him in this game. 'Bring it one Zuko.'
" First, no using our bending abilities. Second, anyone who screams or shouts, yelps, gasps , or anyhing to signal the other that they're afraid looses the game and pays the penalty.Thirdly," here his grin widens." Thirdly, the penalty begins the moment one of the two conditions are breeched. Clear?"
She sighed and rolled her eyes," So much for a challenge.I'll see you on the other side, as a winner."
" Ah yes, one more. The penalty for this game is that the looser will obey the command of the winner for the rest of the day once the conditions are broken. "
Katara smiled mysteriously, her mind playing some very dirty thoughts of Zuko which she quickly erased and placed the matter aside , "Fine.Shall we?"
He led the way to the entrance.Only one guard stood at the entrance and he was a small timid looking boy.When he saw them he grinned and bowed," Welcome to the house of Fear.Here, you will face the worst of your nightmare and the most horrid of demons. Be prepared because everything here is for real." The boy said mysteriously. Both Zuko and Katara looked at him with one eyebrow raised.
The boy walked in and came back out soon.He nodded and grinned," You may enter."
They entered together into the dark entrance of the huge House of Fear.
Iroh and Bhumi stood snickering cruelly by the side of a stall , their old eyes watching the House of Fear.
" Looks like its time to move Mushi!"
" Oh my, I will enjoy this." They left, hands rubbing together in sheer glee. The night is young and they have their work cut out for them.
They walked into total darkness.Katara looked at Zuko's direction and couldn't see him. She knew he was there because she could hear his breathing.She glanced ahead and saw a small yellow glow ahead.It was from one tiny insignificant lantern.
An old woman sat by the lantern, her hair neatly tied back.She was wearing white clothes and had bloodshot eyes.
As they approached, she gently asked them, " Could you show me the way to the entrance my dear? I think I'm lost. This big Old house has made me confused until I don't know where it is. Please young man. Help me."
Katara moved to help, but stopped and didn't say anything to the old woman, they just walked passed her .
Suddenly the old woman went on all fours and started to scold them for ignoring a helpless old woman.As Zuko and Katara was disappearing into the gloom, the old woman suddenly shrieked and they both turned around in surprise . What met their eyes was entirely devastating that they paled and immediately froze on the spot.
' Agni!! what the hell is that!?' Zuko screamed in his mind.
' g-g-go-god!!!' And Katara stammered in her mind as well.
The old woman started charging at them on all fours ! Her long wrinkled fingers digging into the earth and her short old legs pushing her forward at the speed of a dog.
Zuko and Katara freaked , their hairs standing on end, but neither uttered even one sound as they dashed ito the gloom ahead away from the old woman.They saw another lantern and this time, there was an opening beside the lantern and the benders entered it immediately.
As soon as they were in, the ground fell from their feet and they dropped into a sloping tunnel, clutching each other tightly . But neither of them said a word to each other.
The tunnel ended sharply into a dark chamber and both Katara and Zuko fell hard upon the dank earth. It was dark and musty, and both the benders didn't move a muscle and waited for something devastating to happen. Katara opened her eyes to total darkness, but what alarmed her was the built muscly frame she was curled up on . She was on top of Zuko and his arms were tightly woven around her. At this she gasped and moved instinctually away. The prince sat up and ignited a flame on his palm. A dull yellow glow illumined them both and Katara stared at him, though slightly blushing, in victory.
" Ha! I won."
Zuko smirked and laid down casually , his golden eyes watching her teasingly.
" Actually, I won."
Katara started and frowned," No, you used your bending to light this place up. I didn't. You broke the condition. Now , " she smirked back," you'll pay."
The prince yawned and laid his head on one arm, while the other carelessly held the flame," You do realise that you gasped when you realised that you were so comfortably curled on top of me ."
Katara blushed and looked away haughtily ." You broke condition number 2, " the prince smiled even more , and this made Katara blush even worse.
' My plan will take place as I planned it... Perfect...'
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