Chapter 3

For the next few days Zuko sat in that chair of his and stared at the Avatar. At one point in time him and Suki tried to include the prince in making an escape plan. Since Zuko was sure there was no way out of here except the way they came, which was heavily guard, he tended to stay out of the conversation. He really didn't notice anything else not even the food that was placed in front of him once a day. The prince was thinking of a plan.

Right now the only weapons he had with him was a dagger in each boot, and a sword that was flat against his back. He could just kill the guards and leave the Avatar and the girl here by themselves, but he figured that Nyla and Zhao would just have him caught just like that Kyoshi girl was every time she tried to escape. It wasn't as easy as it sounded either. He looked around the room to see what he could use to escape. There was an air vent above the two talking.

Suki looked up at Zuko, who was now standing, his eyes weren't looking at either the Avatar or her it was looking towards the ceiling. She smiled a bit before tapping Aang on the head. The tweleve year old looked up and then noticed Suki was pointing to Zuko.

"If it was raining he'd drown." Suki joked. "But he doesn't have his mouth open so yea."

Aang laughed a little then noticed what he was staring at. "Why don't we try his idea?" Aang asked Suki.

She shook her head and stood up. Pointing to the vent that Zuko was looking at she said, "That one leads straight to Zhao's room and he's in there like every day." She pointed to another. "I have a feeling that one leads to a different room that I believe Jet sleeps in when ever he's on this ship. And I think that Nyla is down the hall from us."

Zuko rolled his eyes before falling back into his seat. They weren't ever going to get out of there at this rate. "How do you know this?" He asked sitting up straight.

"I've tried it before." Suki answered before turning back towards Aang. "You could help us you know."

"I know nothing about this ship's interior." He looked around and saw a fireplace. He then looked back towards the guards who were into playing a game of Pai Sho. He smiled and took out a dagger from his boot.

Suki was first surprised at this feat. He was brave by even attempting an act like this. She gave the prince props when he got closer to the two guards. He placed the dagger to the guard that was closer to him.

"Shame you lack on your responsibility for thoroughly checking prisoners for weapons." Zuko hissed. He noticed the other guard reach for a horn to inform Zhao and Nyla of what was going on. "I have another dagger in my boot and two swords on my back. Both are easy to reach, I suggest you don't even try to inform your leading officers, let alone my sister."

The guard gulped and put the horn down and kicked it out of reach. Suki smiled at Zuko's brave approach. They seemed to actually be listening to him, but more importantly he had them in his grasp and command.

Aang walked up to Zuko and said, "Tell them we want dinner." Aang said holding his stomach since he hadn't eaten within a week. Zuko shook his head and kicked Aang out of the way.

"I want a rope and two pieces of cloth. Bring them to me and don't inform anyone what it's for." Zuko snapped. He pulled his arms back into the cell before walking back towards his chair.

Suki giggled slightly before watching the two guards run off to get the items that Zuko had requested for. She looked down at Aang and helped him up before walking back to a box that had her fans on it. Zuko wasn't able to use his fire bending but he was still heated up the room quickly when he was angry.

With Katara and Sokka

Katara was faced with a tough decision ahead of her. She didn't like the out come of either of them. And there was two days until they reached the Fire Nation. Obviously whatever Jet wanted, besides her, dealt with the Fire Lord himself. She looked at her brother who was now sleeping peacefully. She knew that the outcome of her decision wouldn't affect the warrior that much.

She sighed and walked over to the door and tapped on it. The was no answer; that didn't surprise the water bender one bit. After all, doors weren't meant to be answered when a prisoner knocked on them. She learned ways to escape on her own while being held captive by Zuko. After all, the boy didn't know how to keep guards in the cell room and if he did there was only one at a time. Katara smiled to herself, as she looked around for something to try to pry open the door. She knew that Jet thought she was just a little girl who didn't know anything but water bender.

There was nothing in the room not even Sokka's boomerang and club were anywhere to be found. She walked up to the sliding glass door and opened it. She knew if she jumped she'd die, so she stood out allowing the breeze to hit her face. She looked towards the sky. It was a clear night and since they were on a boat she was able to see the stars clearly. She saw the brightest one and made a quick wish on it.

"Where is the Blue Spirit when you need him?" Katara asked leaning on the railing. "Oh yeah, he's probably working on his own escape plan with Aang." Katara answered herself.

She sighed again and turned to walk in the room. A shivered went up her spin as she felt as if she was being watched carefully. She quickly turned back towards the balcony; hanging there was a rope. Katara glanced back at Sokka before tugging the rope slight before climbing up it. She had to be careful because Jet might have been waiting at the top for her. She shivered at the thought of the boy having his hands all over her.

She reached the top after what felt like forever to climb. She found herself on the deck. No one was around her and it was then when Katara realized that the ship was not much bigger than Zuko's ship… if you could even call it big at all. Though it was made from the same material that Zuko's was so it definitely was a Fire Nation ship that they were on.

She looked around her surroundings and nearly screamed when she found Haru standing behind her. She ran up to him and hugged him. She couldn't help but smile when she the earth bender. After all she did have a little crush on the guy.

"What are you doing here?" She whispered quickly.

"I came to rescue you. I received an anonymous tip saying that you were kidnapped by Jet. He's been causing trouble since his parents died three years ago." Haru whispered as a little ship drove up.

"You know Jet?" Katara asked then pointed down to wear the rope was hanging. "Sokka's down there."

"Yeah we used to be friends when the fire raid hit three years ago. My dad and his dad were close friends." Haru explained.

"Yeah that's what we used to be Har." Jet said jumping in front of the two. He looked over at Katara. "It seems you know a lot of guy friends. I'm surprised you don't have a relationship with one yet."

Katara glared and pulled up water from the ocean below. "And I'm surprised that you're not dead yet!" She hit the boy on the forehead with the water whip she pulled out. Again she wasn't going to go down without a fight. But of course things were different now that Aang wasn't around her. She was actually quite worried that something would happen and she wouldn't be able to help the Avatar… she shook off the thought and focused on Jet more letting her thoughts clear completely.

"Touchy, touchy Katara." Jet said shaking his head. "One would wonder if you have a boyfriend."

"I do." Katara said suddenly not thinking about the consequences of her words.

"You do?" Haru and Jet asked. "Who?"

"Prince Zuko." She panicked and said the first name that came to her mind. She knew she was going to regret saying that when Zuko and/or Sokka found out.

Jet smiled and whistled. The two teens were tied up and pulled down to where Katara first started. Jet smiled and said, "I'll remember to tell you boyfriends captor to execute him first." And he shut the door locking it once again.

Katara sighed as she kicked Sokka to get them untied. And think of a plan to get out of there without alerting Jet. Like that's ever going to happen, Katara thought.

With Jet

Jet paced his room trying to think about what Katara had just said. They didn't seem like they were a couple. But then again the way she yelled his name after he tripped over that rock did seem like she was worried about him. But what didn't seem right was that Zuko didn't do anything to protect her once he came into the battle. The prince went for Zhao instead.

Jet sat down and looked at the bird that Zhao had given him in case he needed to write Zhao a letter. Of course at that time it was only during the planning stage. If anyone knew more about this and Zuko's relationship, if he had one at all, was the Admiral himself. He took out a feather and ink well and began to write his letter quickly to Zhao making sure not to leave out any parts of Haru coming to rescue his captives.

With Iroh

Iroh petted Momo's fur softly. He had grown attached to the two while traveling looking for his nephew and the Avatar. Iroh had a plan to get Zuko back, he knew of people who were in debt to him because they couldn't afford to give him any money while betting at Pai Sho. He chuckled to himself.

"And my nephew called it a worthless game." He looked up at the helmsman and yelled. "How far are we from the capital?"

"We should arrive about sunrise tomorrow sir… if weather permits." He yelled back. "Why don't you go sleep sir you've been without it for the past three days."

Iroh nodded and took the lemur and walked down to his nephew's room hoping that Prince Zuko would be there when he walked in. He missed traveling with the boy and he knew that if he got of Zhao's hands things were going be a lot different from the past two years that the retired general had been traveling with the banished prince. And Iroh was ready to bet anything that his nephew was going be the thing that was going to change.

K15: Okay sorry this took a while to update on… my brothers are obsessed with me not going on the computer and writing… plus it took me a while to get this chapter started. Now to answer some reviews:

LoyalFan: Yeah I've got a sequel to making a difference… it's a bad habit of mine that I need to break because I found the sequel to Running from Fear itself. Yeah I know I'm weird… but isn't everyone?

Spleef: Whenever you review my stories I feel honored… don't ask… I'm glad that you like my story… and Katara goes through worse… if I can stand to make her go through worse…

STRANGEPERSON: They've been showing that episode a lot lately and it's driving me crazy… if I didn't like my hair so much I'd rip it… oh crap I missed Avatar! Oh well it's not like it was a new one right…

Zuko: if it were you'd be screwed.

Me: I'm not worried I have satellite two nicks! Anyway back to answering the review. Like I said I'd rip my hair out if I didn't love it so much… anyway nothing bad is going to happen to Katara… I can't guarantee Sokka can stay unharmed… (Just kidding)

SilverStorm106: I tried to make this chapter longer… but it's hard since I'm getting ready for my junior year of high school. (Which starts in like two weeks)

1kenshinlover: I know it's crazy that it came to me in a dream… I'm just as surprised as you are that it's so good. When I have weird dreams they usually don't make good story… I had a dream the other night where Zuko, Iroh, and Aang were around peanut butter and they had spoons and when they put the spoons into the peanut butter it turned into ice cream cones and then Iroh said something like… look Peanut butter ice cream… anyway I know that was totally out of the subject but yeah…

Zuko: You're weird Botan. (My name-ish)

Me: Yeah I know but people read my stories and listen to me sometimes so I'm alright.

Zukos Girl: Glad you like it. I like it too. Um… oh yeah I review people's story's who have reviewed mine… at least try to. I say it shows support and it gets people to review my stories since I practically live on reviews…

K15: Anyway so here's an updation you guys so… yeah…

Zuko: She running out of things to say…

Me: Hey!

Zuko: It's true!

Me: (Sticks out tongue) Anyway I'll try to update soon. So plz review and we'll all be happy.

Zuko: Actually she'll be happy and…

Me: Shut up Zukki.

Zuko: Don't call me that!

Iroh: Prince Zuko does either you or Botan want some tea?

Me/Zuko: Uncle this is no time for tea!

Iroh: Fine.

K15: Anyway before this gets to long and I kill Zuko and Iroh I better leave. Later. K15