Chapter 7: Airless Grounds
Aang sat down, his hands and feet still bound tightly. It seems Ciara was with Zuko the whole entire time. We've been tricked! I wonder what Katara and Sokka are doing? Aang's train of thought crashed, when he heard footsteps coming toward him. Aang looked up to see Zuko, motioning the guards to give him time alone.
"I have been dreaming of this day, when I would be able to look at the Avatar behind bars. And now it came true, with also a very beautiful prize. This must be my lucky day. So tell me, Avatar, will you try to escape?" Zuko asked smoothly, his amber eyes shinning with authority.
Aang stuck his tongue out and replied, "You bet. I will, with Sokka and-" Aang was cut off by Zuko's laughter, which echoed through the room. "Will you, really? Well, if you try any funny business, I'll kill your friend, Sokka, with the girly voice and that waterbender. So don't mess with me." he told Aang sternly, before he got up. Zuko walked away from the Avatar, a triumphant grin playing on his face.
"If you touch them, then I'll touch you!" Aang called out, growling in embarrassment, seeing that wasn't a good come-back. Zuko just laughed again, his laughter ringing through the room once more. A guard just walked in, not hearing the part about 'touching his friends.' The guard shook his head and replied, "I don't think Prince Zuko swings that way." Aang slapped his hand on his forehead, his face glowing with embarrassment.
Zuko was starting to make his way to his room, when he got stopped by his uncle. "Zuko, come here. I need to talk to you about a serious matter." Iroh spoke in a serious tone. Zuko sighed and leaned against the railing of the ship, watching his uncle closely, "Alright then." Uncle Iroh nodded and spoke in a grave tone, "Now when a man meets a woman-" Zuko yelled angrily at his uncle, "Uncle! How many times do I have to tell you? Ugh!" He turned and walked angrily toward his room, leaving his uncle. Iroh sighed and smiled, "I'm so glad I have an understanding nephew."