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Chapter 3

Katara

"I can't believe what a jerk my brother is!" thought the girl as she ran down the forest path, tears streaming down her face.

Not paying attention to where she was going Katara tripped on a huge tree root that was sticking out of the ground. She landed on her stomach but got up quickly and started to

run again. She didn't know were she was going and she didn't care she just knew she had to get away from there……and from Sokka.

Aang and Sokka

Aang couldn't believe what he just happened he looked to where Katara had disappeared then he turned to Sokka "WHAT THE HECK DID YOU SAY THAT FOR!" said the

airbender his temper rising high.

Sokka who was still fuming over the argument with his sister tried to take out his anger

on the 12 year old "WHY DON'T YOU MIND YOUR OWN BUISNESS!" He started

to walk away but Aang stopped him with his staff.

"IT'S MY BUISNESS WHEN SOMEONE I CARE ABOUT JUST TOOK OFF INTO

THE WOODS!" The Avatar's eyes flashed. Sokka now slightly intimidated right now took a step back. The airbender' s staff was now against his throat.

The Avatar continued "I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT YOU WHOULD SAY THAT! SOKKA SHE'S YOUR FAMILY! NOW THANKS TO YOU SHE COULD BE LAYING IN A DITCH RIGHT NOW WITH A BROKEN LEG OR WORSE!"

The warrior and Avatar locked eyes. Aang's calm gray eyes which were once filled with

happiness and laughter were now filled with anger. Sokka's icy blue one's which were filled with the flames of hate had been smothered by the winds of shame and worry.

Their eyes began to soften. Aang slowly took the staff away from Sokka's throat allowing

the warrior to sink to the ground. They were silent for a moment then Sokka got up "We need to go find her."

Aang shook his head "I'll go look for her." Sokka opened his mouth to argue but the airbender cut him off "Besides she isn't going to want to talk to you right away."

"Aang's right she wouldn't even look at me right now, she'd kill me first".

Aang opened the glider before looking at Sokka "You stay here in case she comes back."

Sokka looked at the woods and nodded. Aang walked up to brother and gave him a smile,

which he returned though slightly.

Aang stared to run at the woods with the glider but failed to notice the rock sitting in his

way……that is until he tripped and skidded into a large tree with his feet up against the

trunk. "I'm O.K.!" cried Aang before successfully getting airborne soaring over the high tree tops.

Sokka couldn't help but laugh "How is it that a 12 year old can get into so much trouble!"

Katara

Katara panted heavily as she held onto a great Birch tree to support herself. Her legs threatened to collapse, as she was holding on to the tree her legs shook violently. Finally

her arms gave in and she slid down the mighty tree's rough bark landing on the hard ground. The girl's eyelids began to droop as she laid under it, she was thankful that the hot summer couldn't reach her through the graceful branches. Silently the waterbender drifted off to a peaceful sleep.

Aang

"Where is she!" asked the airbender to himself as he glided over the massive trees.

He moved the glider to move into position to pick up speed. His head moved back and

forth looking for anything blue, no luck. The Avatar sighed "It's no use I can't see through all these stupid trees!" Aang changed the directions of the glider to head back to camp. "Sokka isn't going to like this." He looked at the forest sadly as he flew higher into the clouds.

Katara

It was dusk when the young waterbender awoke. Stretching she started to stand, her legs now strong enough to walk. "Good now I can go to the village…..if I can find it."

From all the running she had done her throat was dry as a desert. Closing her eyes Katara

focused on any nearby water source. Opening them she saw a long string of water floating in front of her.

Carefully she began to bend the water into the canteen on her side. When this was done

she began to drink leaving just enough to make a water whip. When her thirst was quenched she looked around at her surroundings. The leaves on the trees and brush were

beginning to change colors in the setting sun. "This isn't good! if I don't make it to the village tonight I could be eaten by a platypus- bear!" Katara shook her head. She had to

keep those thoughts out of her head.

Taking a deep breath as she began to walk down forest path. After about an hour of walking the girl saw big masses of light coming from beyond the brush. "Finally!" cried the exhausted girl. As she pushed the brush apart she could see a bunch of people gather

around fires.

The children were together playing with many toys and laughing. Nearby the woman

watched them carefully making sure they didn't get into any mischief. While the men

were singing and dancing to music.

Looking near the entrance she read a sign that said in big black letters" Welcome

To Tak-Nah"