Wow, we're getting closer and closer to the end. Zutara Week 2 reaches is sixth day of fun so enjoy the fic.

Rhythm

This fic takes place during the event of "Sozin's comet" Around the time Aang stormed off from the Gaang. This also takes place after one of my previous Zutara Week entries: Electrifying. So if anyone's confused go to that fic

Katara was in her room, lying on the bed she slept in. Her face had a sadden look as she replayed the events in her head.

After Zuko told them what Fire Lord Ozai was planing on the day Sozin's comet arrived, they got more worried then ever. They were actually planning to Attack Ozai AFTER the comet passed, but the moment He finished telling what he learned that day in the war meeting, the race to stop the Fire Nation and the war just got shorter. They worked and practiced on a plan through battle simulation, but Aang hesitated on the final blow. Aang had mixed feelings about what he was doing: on the one hand, Ozai needed to be stop no matter the cost, but on the other Aang was raised to never take another human life and killing Ozai would go against everything he stood for. After having their augment Aang stormed out and left somewhere in the house, isolating himself from the others, Katara was going to go with him but Zuko stopped her, saying he needed to deal with his problem on his own.

Katara never felt more badly for the monk than this. She could understand his feelings against killing but...Ozai was far too dangerous to just be captured and locked up. As she was going though these thoughts, a knock came at her door.

Katara: It's open.

The door opens and it's Zuko.

Zuko: Hey Katara.

Katara: Oh, hi Zuko.

Zuko: Is everything all right?

Katara: Not quite. I'm still thinking about Aang.

Zuko walks over and sits on the bed with her.

Zuko: I'm worried too. Mainly because if he faces Ozai with his peaceful mindset, he is bound to make a mistake that could cost his life.

Katara: You know him more the we do, Zuko. So tell me the truth: can Ozai be reasoned with? Is there anyway Aang can stop him without bloodshed?

Zuko: (sighs) If he could be reasoned with, I doubt I would have this (points to his scar) on my face. I pleaded with him, tried to apologies for what I said but he would have none of it.

Zuko had told the story about his scar to Katara before, but this time it felt like it held more truth about Ozai then anything: if he had no trouble burning his own flesh and blood then he'd have no mercy for Aang.

Katara: I know I've said this before, Zuko, but I really am sorry you had to go through such pain.

Zuko: I know you are, Katara. Every time I think of it, I see him more of a monster than a father.

Katara moved closer and gave Zuko a hug, which he accepted and hugged back. Katara moved on of her hands to the left side of his chest, feeling his heart beat. She closed her eyes as she felt her own beat in turn, it was a rhythmic feeling forming from their heart, sort of like drums playing music. She smiled as she looked at Zuko.

Katara: Your heartbeat feels gentle. It's very nice.

Zuko smiled as he reached for her chest to feel her heartbeat.

Zuko: Yours is gentle too.

Katara: despite what we've been though thanks to this war, it's nice to know our hearts and spirit have yet to be broken.

Zuko: Mine almost were. With my mother leaving and my father banishing me...they was near to shattering, but something restored them...something amazing.

She smiled and blush, she knew what he meant but she wanted to hear it from him.

Katara: What's that?

Zuko: ...you.

With that, Zuko moves in close and kisses her on the lips. Katara wraps her arms around his neck and deepened the kiss further. Their bodies felt like they were charging up with passion...and electrifying passion, much like when they first kissed at the Western Air Temple. They pulled back for a minute and looked at eachother.

Katara: (giggles) your heart is beating faster.

Zuko: (smiles) Yours too...I love the rhythm of your heartbeat. Especially when it beats for me.

The two kiss again, with even more passion if it was possible. Zuko lied Katara back on the bed and hovered over her. They looked at eachother once more before entering another kiss, Katara pulled him closer until he was lying on top of her, their bodies together increased the rhythm of their loving heartbeats. They pulled away and just started to look into each other's eyes.

Katara: You know, eventually, we're going to have to tell them about us.

Zuko: I know, Katara. but I don't think the time is right yet.

Katara: Because of the battle.

Zuko: ...yes. Everyone needs to focus and I seriously doubt your bother or Aang will think straight in battle with us in their minds.

Katara: Yeah. Sokka might kill you if he knew what you were doing with me.

Zuko: (laughs) I'm more worried that Aang would kill me.

They both laughed as their thoughts became comical to them, but they died down a bit. Katara's hand reaches Zuko's face and it caresses his scar.

Katara: What do you think will happen if we fail?

Zuko: I don't want to even think it. The though of losing you would be too much to bare.

Katara: But if it did happen...to either one of us or both...what would you do?

Zuko: I would spend my last few moments with the love of my life, feeling your heartbeat would be the relief I would know before leaving this word.

Tears of love and happiness started to form from her eyes.

Katara: Zuko, you are the sweetest boy I've ever known. I don't know how lucky I am o be with you.

Zuko: I think the same thing everyday. I love you, Katara.

Katara: And I love you, Zuko.

They shared one more kiss before they started to doze off into sleep, their arms wrapped around one another and their heartbeats rhythmically beating as one.

That felt really sweet. I hope you felt the same when reading this. Keep reading and reviewing :)