Chapter 10 you've got yourself a deal

Katara watched as Zuko walked off. She couldn't believe him; she thought that he had some sort of interest in her, even if it was just as a friend. Despite the fact that he was walking off everything seemed to be going well. If you could consider being strangled to death good. She allowed tears to fall down her face as Zuko turned the corner. Nyla laughed as Zuko hung his head down in shame.

"See honey." Nyla said watching her brother leave. "You're only a toy to him. Nothing more than that."

"I'm not a toy." Katara gasped.

Katara closed her airs due to the lack of air. She couldn't help get over the fact that Zuko was leaving her. There must have been some sort of reason that he was leaving her. Maybe it was because he was a prince and he didn't have time for a water bender peasant. She opened her eyes one last time and looked around. YuYan archers and Nyla surrounded her, but her breathing began to stagger. Things began to get darker, her eyes rolled into her head and she fainted.

"Lets go. My brother shouldn't be coming back any time soon." Nyla said dropping Katara. "After all he's not coming back to the fire nation any time soon." She turned off and began to walk off.

Zuko did a drop kick hitting Nyla in the back causing her to fall. She looked back and saw her brother standing there with a smirk on his face. She got up and flamed her fists. Launching her attack at the boy she allowed her temper to take over causing each attack she launched to become both sloppy and poorly aimed. Zuko dodged each attack with little effort and even litter movement. The attack he launched was headed straight for Nyla but she blocked it and sighed.

"Brother I suggest you tend to your girlfriend." Nyla said pointing to Katara. "Later brother." She blew him a kiss then ran off.

He turned towards Katara and noticed that her breathing was not only uneven but it was also not as often. She was dying and if Zuko didn't do something then… he shook his head not wanting to think of the consequences.

Zuko knelt down next to Katara and sighed. He looked up muttering a "Why me?" He leaned down and placed his mouth over Katara's. He didn't know what he was even doing so he probably looked like an idiot.

Katara began to stir as Zuko gave her air to start breathing again. Katara opened her eyes and saw Zuko giving her life. She sighed and decided to see how long it would take him to notice she was conscious. She wrapped her arms around him and kissed back.

Zuko opened his eyes, looked down at Katara and saw she was fully breathing again. He pulled back quickly and looked away blushing slightly. Katara giggled as Zuko began to wipe his tongue on his sleeve.

"You asked for that." Katara laughed.

Zuko raised an eyebrow and lunged at Katara. He pinned her down with his legs and used one of his hands to pin her hands above her head. "Well you deserve this." Then with his free hand he began to tickle her.

Katara began to squirm. "Stop it. That tickles." She giggled.

Zuko sighed and stopped. "Fine, see if I ever save your life again." Zuko climbed off Katara and helped her up.

"Uh huh sure whatever." Katara rolled her eyes. "So where are we?"

Zuko looked around the area this time trying to check for any more traps. "I believe that we're on an island just outside of the fire nation." He walked up to the shoreline then saw three ships coming towards them. "Oh shit, that is so not good." Zuko looked back at Katara and gave a phony smile.

She put her hands on her hips and raised an eyebrow. "What's happening?" Katara asked.

"My sister has notified my father of where I am." Zuko sighed then walked off. "We've got to get your brother and the Avatar out of here."

"Without getting caught?" Katara asked in disbelief.

"My uncle should know what to do." He said grabbing Katara's hand and running off.

"Uncle what in the world is going on here?" Zuko asked as they climbed onto the boat.

Katara started to giggle but once Zuko shot her dirty look she quit laughing; somewhat. "What's with all the chickens?"

Iroh was watching the ship's crew chase around chickens that he had gotten earlier that day. "I thought it would be cool if we had three chickens on board. Add to the excitement." Katara giggled at his answer.

"Uncle this is no time for chickens." Zuko threw his hands up in the air. "Oh forget it." Zuko stormed off down the stairs and starting swearing up and down.

Katara shrugged and followed him. "Zuko we'll be able to get out of here with ease."

"I'm not worried about that. I'm worried about my fate." Zuko replied opening the door to his room.

"Tell me about that dream from where you left off." Katara said pushing Zuko onto the bed.

Dream

Zuko watched the room fill with water. He knew he couldn't swim despite the fact of his love for the ocean. And the water was already up to his waist. Zhao had disappeared and standing in front of him was Katara. He was getting nervous couldn't even keep eye contact with her.

"Katara…" Zuko put up his hands trying to explain himself or at least trying to get out of there.

"What do you want bastard?" Katara asked. "Oh forget it. You're not worth my time." She used her water bending power to raise the water higher. It was now up to his neck. She left the room laughing.

Zuko looked around the room seemed to stop filling up with water. He sighed and his sister appeared in front of him. If he couldn't have been even more humiliated his sister just had to appear in front of him.

"It's a shame Zuko really. I'm surprised that girl didn't kill you. Well have a nice dip because the fire nation has won the war…" Nyla turned towards the woman that had just entered. "Mom."

"You've let me down." Mea said walking in past. Zuko watched her body flame up. "Nice to see you again son." Mea released her power and aimed it Zuko.

Zuko looked at her and lowered his head as not only her attack hit him but also an axe was dropped on his head.

End of dream

"Okay that's messed up." Katara said trying to be supportive.

"Yeah I know." Zuko replied. "But when you're dreaming it, it can be…"

"Disturbing?" Katara guessed.

"More or less." Zuko replied. "Now tell me about the Avatar."

"I don't think so." Katara laughed. "Keep trying you might get something out of me the day next to never."

Zuko looked around and smiled. "Okay girl, I have decided to tell you what I'm worried about my sister for. Oh and the condition has been decided to."

K15: Don't ask about the chickens. I was told to put more chickens in it... I was thinking ducks for uncle but chickens work... anyway and you all thought Zuko would desert Katara. Ha anyway. here's the next chapter. I'll update as soon as possible. Oh and I've put up the sequel to Confusing fire. It's called Making a difference. So look for it. later. K15