A Bleeding Soul By Tabitha93

Genre: Romance/Action/Drama/Some Humor

Disclamier: Sorry, I dont own Avatar or any of the original characters. I only own Kyumi.

Okay well, here's chapter 4. Also, Thanks soooo much to all you guys who reviewed! Hugs I've read each one of them carefully and I've noticed alot of comments about the " marks lol. Im not much of a good writer but I think I got the " mark thing down now. Sorry to all of you who got confused. I think I've got it this time but feel free to tell me what Im doing wrong:) There's alot of things I need to work on.

Chapter 4 Friendship at last

Iroh's POV:

I walked into Zuko's room where he was doctoring Kyumi. "I see your actually being helpful for once" I laughed. "Oh hush Uncle" Zuko blurted out. I couldent help but notice that Zuko felt something toward Kyumi. I could tell by the way he looked at her, the way he talked to her, And by the way she got on his nerves. But thats not Kyumi's fault, Prince Zuko can be quiet childesh sometimes. "I just came by to tell you two that you will be sharing a room" I said as I waited for the explosion. Here it came: "WHAT!" both teenagers sprang to there feet.

"Uncle are you crazy!"

"Im sorry, Prince Zuko, This is the only room we have." And besides, the bed is plenty big enough"

"Iroh, I'd rather sleep on a cows butt than in the same bed as him!" Kyumi growled.

I laughed and quietly left the room. I knew nothing would happen between them. Maybe a kiss but nothing more. Kyumi seemed to have a way of knowing how my nephew handled things, and I knew she could take care of herself if his temper rose or if he started snoring again.

Kyumi's POV:

"HOW COULD HE DO THIS!" I screamed.

"YES HOW!" Zuko's eye's flared with anger.

"I might as well not sleep tonight" I said. "Look, we can handle this as long as you dont get in my way, dont wake me up, dont take my blanket and dont hog the bed" Zuko snapped. "Why would I want to take a blanket that smells like you?" Let alone take up a whole bed that smells like you!" I snapped back. "Sheesh" "And stay away from my diary!" Zuko said.

"Why would I want it!" I growled.

"Because your nosey!"

"At least Im not a nerve racking moron!"

Zuko cut the insults at that. "I won!" I thought. Zuko then went and sat on the edge of his bed. I went and sat on the other. I dont know why but I actually felt bad for what I had just called him. We sat for what seemed like hours. It had actually only been 10 minutes. Zuko...I cut myself off. What, he said as he turned to me. "Im sorry I said that" I turned to look back at him. "I really dont know where that came from". "Yes you do!" He snapped. "You know what I am and your not afraid to say it!" I sensed a small wimper in his voice but what caught my attention was a silent tear streaming down his cheek. "What did I do?" I asked myself. I walked over to him and put a hand on his shoulder.

Zuko's POV:

I felt a soft hand touch my shoulder. More tears came from my eye's even though I desperately wanted to keep them in. "You told the truth" I whispered. Kyumi then sat down beside me. "No Zuko" She said. "I lied, your none of that" "Why do you care after all I've done to you?" I asked. "Because, your not a bad person Zuko" She whispered. Her voice was calming to me for some reason. "You just have a bad temper" Kyumi then did something I had never expected her to do. She scooped me up into a tight hug. I wanted to push her away, not because I dident want the hug, but because I was afraid I would develope feelings for her. Its too late Zuko, I thought as I put my arms around her. You cant look away. Kyumi and I parted. She walked over to her side of the bed an grabbed a pillow. "I'll take the floor" She said as she lied down by the dresser. I dident want to make her feel uncomfortable so I let her do as she pleased. We exchanged goodnights but I dident get any sleep. I knew Kyumi's hug was just a friendship hug and nothing more. But for some reason, I wanted it to mean more. I finally had one friend and I was not willing to let her go. She was more than bait to me now. She was the only bit of happiness in my life.

Sokka's POV:

Aang, Katara and I had been flying above earthkingdom water's for sometime now but we had yet to spot Zuko. Katara had started panicking. I could understand, since Kyumi was like a sister to her. I had started hugging her constantly to calm her down. "Aang, can we get something to eat!" I said. "Im starved!"

"Oh save it Sokka!" He snapped. "Kyumi is more important than your fat stomach!"

"He's right, Sokka" Said Katara "We need to find Kyumi before Zuko flames her"

"Oh whatever" I grumbled.

4 hours later...

"OK AANG! I CANT TAKE IT! EITHER STOP AND GET SOMETHING TO EAT, OR MOMO IS GOING TO BE IN MY STOMACH!"

The little lemure looked at me in fear. "Sorry Momo" I said. "My stomach is starting to get to me" "HEY!" Katara yelled. "ZUKO'S SHIP! I took my eye's off Momo and looked down. Sure enough, Zuko's fire navy ship was below us. "Guys, Have you ever thought that we will have to face Zuko in order to rescue Kyumi?" Aang said. Katara suddenly froze. I knew what she was thinking. "Dont worry Kat" I said. "Zuko is no match for us". Katara smiled at me and looked over at Aang. "Go get em'!" She said bravely. Aang blushed and did as Katara said. "YIP YIP!" Appa went soaring down toward the ship.

Zuko's POV:

BANG BANG! "PRINCE ZUKO!" "THE AVATAR IS HERE!"

I awoke to Uncle Iroh's voice outside my door. I looked over at Kyumi who started to wake up. "Zuko, whats wrong?" She asked in a soft tone. Oh crud! If Kyumi finds out the bald kid is here she'll leave! I cant let her know! "Uh...Um...Nothing Kyumi, Uncle just needs to have a word with me. "Well, ok" She said as she went back to sleep. I ran out the door deep in thought.

I could capture the Avatar right now, but then Kyumi would hate me and what we have would be broken! My honor? Or Kyumi? AHHH! Its just too hard! I could wait and capture him after I have a chance to explain to Kyumi why I need him, but would she understand?

My thoughts were broken as I entered the deck. A huge flying bison came toward me. "Zuko! Do you need backup?" Uncle Iroh asked. "No!" I'll take care of him myself!"

I knew what I was going to do, I was going to hold back this time. I would run the Avatar off, then explain to Kyumi why I need him and just pray that she will understand and forgive me. What if Kyumi woke up while I was doing this! What if she left with the Avatar! I had to make this quick.

I was once again broken from my thoughts when the bison landed on the deck of my ship. I saw a young girl hop off the bison. "WHERE'S KYUMI!" She demanded. "Where's who?" I said calmly.

"I KNOW YOU HAVE HER!" She screeched.

The bald kid jumped of the bison ready to fight, along with the girls idiotic brother. "I dont know who your talking about!" I snapped. "You can search the ship". All three of them looked at me. "If we cant find her, we'll be back!" Said Sokka. "Thats not a threat either, thats a promise". They all jumped back onto the bison and took off. "I wonder if they know why I dident capture them" I thought. I turned and went back to my room. I smiled at the sleeping Kyumi on the floor.

Good work Zuko

I thought as I got in bed. She was still with me...

Well, Another chapter! Hope all you guys enjoyed it!

Kyumi: Hey Zuko, do you like...

Zuko: NO! We are just friends.

Kyumi: Ok, Sorry.

(Zuko Blushes as Kyumi smiles at him)

Tabitha93: Finally no fighting!

(Zuko throws a vase)

Tabitha93: OUCH!