Wazzup, y'all! Hope you guys liked the last chapter. I decided that you guys will t find out who shot Aang, but it isn't much of a big deal, it matters more that t I used the arrow to spark some good conversation between him and Katara. If you want to have the arrow serve a bigger purpose in this story, well, majority rules. And I am warning you, the characters might seem OOC.

I don't own Avatar: TLA

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The trio were flying trough the air; Sokka was in a restless sleep, and Katara and Aang were deep in conversation. Aang had told her the whole story when he had finally remembered it; how he went to the village, how Zuko was there with his crew, and how Jet and his freedom fighters were shooting arrows at him, how he had got hit by one, and how Jet had taken Zuko and his crew and had left him there to die."

"Well that explains why the writing on that arrow was there, and why it said what it said," Katara whispered to herself. Luckily Aang didn't hear her; she didn't want to worry him with her and Sokka's discovery.

"Well, I'm just glad that you're okay," she said, giving him a hug and a kiss on the cheek. Aang smiled.

"Katara, I'm sorry for how I acted," Aang apologized. Katara looked at him. Why did he act like that?

"Why did you act like that, Aang?" Katara asked, truly wondering.

Aang sighed. "Well when we went on our date, we were having a lot of fun, and when we were talking to each other, we were being so honest with our feelings. So when you called me an 'amateur' I got mad because I thought you were lying to me a little bit," Aang explained. I hope that didn't come out sounding pathetic. But Katara looked at him with understanding.

"I'm sorry, Aang. I didn't know that you thought that," Katara said. He is so sensitive sometimes. Katara smiled.

"What are you thinking about," Aang asked, noticing her change of face.

"I was just telling myself that you are so sensitive," she said. I hope he won't take that in a bad way, because he has had some serious mood swings, lately. But Aang only smiled.

"I know. It is just that ever since I woke up from that century-long sleep, and when I found out about everything, it still affects me. And when we got together, and I felt like you were lying to me, I didn't know how to act," Aang explained. I hope that didn't sound like I was making excuses. Aang held his breath, watching as Katara processed what he said.

"Well, Aang. I can understand where you are going, but I can tell that's not it," she said, looking at him.

What does she mean, 'that's not it'? It's like she is digging for something that isn't there! What does she want from me? He looked up at the young water bender.

Katara must have heard what he was thinking, because Aang couldn't believe what was coming out of her mouth: "Aang, you can tell me whatever is on your mind. You know that. It is written all over you face." Aang just stared at her.

"I am not hiding anything, I-

What has gotten into him? Why is he acting like this? Katara watched as Aang scooted away from her. "AANG! WHAT THE HELL IS YOUR PROBLEM? I AM TRYING TO HELP YOU; I AM TRYING TO TALK TO YOU AND STRAIGHTEN OUT OUR PROBLEMS, BUT YOU ARE NOT COOPERATING!"

"What do you mean 'not cooperating'" Aang asked, standing up to meet her face. Seriously, what does she mean? You know what; this isn't even a decent reason to fight. Aang got up to calm her down.

"Katara, let me explain, okay? Calm down," Aang hugged her, watching as her breathing became normal again. She looked up at him expectantly. You better have a good reason to tell me to calm down!

"Katara, there is nothing wrong. It is just that I need to get my feelings in order." Aang looked at Katara, who thankfully believed him. She nodded.

"Okay, Aang. Are you sure that is it?"

"Yes, it is." He watched as Katara scanned his face, looking for some kind of clue as to why he acted the way he did. Aang noticed this.

"I said it is!" Aang said, being more firm. He saw her stop and look down, like she was ashamed. Aw, man, I shouldn't have said that.

"I'm sorry, Aang. You're right; I shouldn't be trying to get something that doesn't exist." She got up and started to walk away, and felt Aang grab her hand.

"Look Katara, I'm sorry for getting touchy with you. But you have to know, there isn't anything wrong. I promise." He gave Katara a reassuring smile, to add emphasis. He smiled when he saw Katara's expression change to relief.

"I believe you, Aang," she said, giving him a tight hug. She looked him in the eyes, giving him a small kiss. "And you know you can talk to me if you need to."

Aang nodded his head. "I know; I know." They held each other for a few minutes; then pulled into a deep, passionate kiss.

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Sokka woke up to a sight he didn't deem appropriate. Katara was nearly on top of Aang, running her hand along his sides. And Aang was running his hands up and down her back- Oh, hell, no! Before Aang could get any closer to Katara's booty, he decided to interrupt.

"Did you guys remember anything I said?" Sokka said, laughing out loud at the fact that the two jumped apart within three seconds, Katara dangerously close to falling over the edge.

Damnit! He caught us again! Aang thought.

Why does he always come in when things are getting good? Katara said, not hiding the intense glare she was sending her brother.

"Couldn't you stay asleep for five more minutes?" Katara asked (yelled). "Why do you always seem to interrupt when I am finally enjoying myself?" She didn't notice Sokka's surprise (angry) face, nor did she really care that Aang was nearly purple.

"Uh, Katara, can you settle down a little bit?" Aang asked her, trying to avoid Sokka's fierce look.

"I'm sorry, Aang, but I cannot forgive Sokka," Katara said to him.

"Whatever. Katara, not only is it rude to make-out with someone in front of someone else, but I could not let you go on around me. Save it for another time." Sokka gave her an answer with just as much force and angriness as she had gave him. He watched with ultimate satisfaction as she backed down, knowing that he was right.

"Fine, whatever. But when we are at a stop, please leave us alone and be kind enough to leave the room. If you don't want to see anything, go somewhere else!" she said, not wanting to let Sokka win this round of arguing.

"Fine, then. On Appa, no action going on," Sokka demanded, looking specifically at Aang when he said this. He watched as the young monk cringed under his gaze. Sokka smiled to himself and continued, "And in return, I will leave you alone when you two want to, uh, make-out."

Katara liked this plan very much. Aang, even though he didn't want to admit it, did to. "Fine, Sokka. But you need to keep your word."

"Look who's talking," she heard her brother mutter.

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Uh-oh, Aang thought, looking down at a Fire Nation ship.

"You guys, I think we need to fly a little bit higher," Aang said, pointing down at the ship. Katara and Sokka followed his finger to where it is pointing.

"And it looks like they are readying the catapult," Sokka added. Katara just nodded. She didn't want to think about another run-in with Zuko. The trio heard shouts, and then felt Appa quickly dodge a fireball. Then the arrows started coming. Finally the people on the ship were successful, a fireball shot Appa down. Within minutes of getting captured, Aang, Katara, and Sokka were tied up to a thick bar.

"Why didn't you put us down in the prison cell?" Aang asked the captain, truly wondering.

"Because we wanted to have a little conversation with you three," the captain answered in an aggravated tone.

"Why?" the three said in unison. They couldn't believe what they heard.

"We know that you were partnering with those raggedy freedom fighters. That is why Prince Zuko was shot by all of those poisonous arrows! And then they took him and his crew into custody!" the captain yelled some more, using the nice word to explain 'prison'.

But Katara didn't care about Prince Zuko. She cared that Aang didn't get hit by as many arrows as he could have. "Well, we don't have anything to do with it!" she heard Aang yell.

"Like we will believe you," the captain replied, smiling an evil smile. "But for now, we are going to leave you in your current state until you can tell us the truth." With that, the captain told his crew to get back to work.

"That captain sure is dumb," Sokka said later, noticing that the captain hadn't put any guards around. Sokka didn't get an answer. He looked beside him, noticing that Katara and Aang were gone. He looked around frantically, noticing for the first time that there wasn't anyone on the deck. He also now remembered that it was the hottest part of the day, and that everyone would be below deck taking naps. My statement is still stue, the captain is as dumb as can be!

"Sokka, hurry up!" He looked over to see Katara and Aang already on Appa, waiting for him. He climbed out of the ropes and ran over to Appa, having Aang help him up.

"Hurry, let's get out of here," Katara said.

With that, they quickly flew away.

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Now I know that a capture wouldn't go that way, but you guys are the ones that don't want much Fire Nation in the story, so stop complaining, okay? So anyway, review please!