Sorry for spelling. Also I have made a few typos, like I wrote 110 in chapter 10 but I meant 113, and aangs home was the southern air temple and that is where they went. Ok on with the story!

For the third time I was called into Zuko's chamber. A sigh escaped my lips; he can't just leave me to think can he. This time he was meditating and he needed me to watch incase his temper got the best of him and he couldn't control the flames. So I sat and watched his peaceful face as he got lost in meditation. I found myself staring and quickly moved my glance to the flames.

After a while a knock shook him out of his trance and he called out "come in"

I stood and bowed when Irough came in.

"The avatar has been sighted."

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"He is a master strategist!" Zuko exclaimed frustrated.

A small chuckle escaped my mouth and they both looked at me.

"What's so funny?" Zuko asked as the flames on the candles flared.

"I knew Aang, and he is no master of anything." I replied.

"You are wrong!" Zuko pounded his hand against the table. "He is unpredictable and strong!"

"I know why he went to each of these places, and they weren't for strategy. In fact I bet I can guess where he will stop next." I challenged him

"Fine if you're wrong then you have to give me something of yours that I want." Zuko said

"What?" I asked

"You'll find out soon enough." He dismissed my question. "Now what do you want if you guess right?"

"I want to be able to go on trips."

"Trips?"

"Yes go where ever I want whenever I want."

Zuko looked lost in thought then said "only for a maximum of two weeks at a time, and you must always tell me where you're going and check in with me often."

"Deal." I said holding out my arm

"Deal." He replied linking his arm with mine "uncle will you be a witness?"

Irough nodded.

"Then do you agree on the terms?"

I nodded and we shook on it.

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"Prince Zuko! The avatar has been sighted!" a soldier yelled running up to where me and Zuko were locked in combat (controlled by Irough of course)

We disengaged and turned toward him.

"Report" Zuko commanded.

"He was spotted heading to Kioshi(SP) Island Sir."

Zuko paled and then his face hardened "Return to your work."

The soldier bowed and hurried off.

Zuko turned to me. "Well you were right."

He then turned and stormed off.

I sighed, I was happy I won, but Zuko seemed upset.

I followed him to his room.

He was angry and sad looking.

I walked up to him and hugged him gently

"Zuko what's wrong?"

"I have been evaded by an easily guessed child, he isn't even a master at anything and he is better then me!" he vented.

I faced him and saw the tears flowing from his face

"Ayera how will I ever be a good fire lord or regain my honor if I can't even catch a kid!" He sighed exasperated.

" I don't know Zuko, but I will be with you through it all, your not alone I'm here for you," I leaned into him. "I will always be here for you." I whispered.

And I knew that statement was true, as much as I dreamed of freedom I knew that I was bound to him by more then just a word, or his fathers control, no I was bound to him by my heart, and now I will never be free.