Here's Chapter 3!
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Chapter 3: Healing
The tree Zuko had been pinned to was quickly burning down, Zuko got so angry that he lost it and used his fire breath. If Aang or Katara didn't hurry and melt the large ice spikes, Zuko would get terrible burns on his back, and probably die. Aang melted the ice, but not before Zuko got bad burns on his back. Aang pleaded with Katara to heal his burns and finally, Katara agreed, but not after a long argument.
Zuko went unconscious before Katara agreed and so she got a bucket of fresh water and took off his upper body armor which melted a bit from the heat... pretty strong armor. She removed the shirt he was wearing under the armor to find that his back was worse than she had suspected. She felt a pang of sympathy and guilt. She used all the water in the bucket and made her water glove (and a slightly conscious Zuko grinned as he felt a cooling sensation all over his upper body) the burns were healed, she replaced his shirt and armor. Woah, rock hard muscles... this guy must practice all day! And he looks so much more... peaceful asleep... not so hateful, or malicious... Ack! I need to snap out of this! Katara watched as Aang and a reluctant Sokka dragged him up against a large rock and they got on Appa and left.
Zuko woke up soon after she finished healing him. He watched as Aang bent a the earth underneath them to elevate them into the air. He gave Katara his hand in a mock gentlemanly manner and they both giggled as he helped Katara onto their 'flying fuzz ball with arrows' Zuko tried to get up, but was too weak. He stared up at the sky as they flew off. She's amazing... he slapped himself at healing! She's a good healer! I wish she wasn't leaving... he, shook his head, and said under his breath, "then when I'd gotten better we could've had a rematch."
When Zuko had more energy he got up and make a signal to the crew, mainly his Uncle, with fire, to get him off the island. They turned the ship towards the island and picked up the slightly dazed and slightly furious Prince and his uncle helped him aboard. He was sent to the ship's infirmary where he made up a story about how his back go burned, hoping not to reveal that he had lost to a water peasant, not to mention a younger water peasant. Feh... trying to act like the noble ones and saving me... they just had to rub it in my face... and that girl... she was amazing... but she mocked me... Ooooh... I can't wait for a rematch... next time, she's going down... I can't wait to see her beg for mercy! He smirked and laid down on an infirmary bed while the healer treated his left over wounds that Katara couldn't heal because she didn't have enough water; she didn't want to use sea water... that would've stung his back.
When the healer let him out, Zuko stalked back to his room and sulked in the corner. When he decided that wasn't doing anything for him he walked over to his bed and tried to take a nap... but he was too restless and couldn't sleep. Stupid peasant, she mocked me! I'll make her pay! She's the only thing in the way of the avatar, that wannabe warrior is useless and I could defeat him in a heart beat... that girl though, is a challenge. If only I could capture her... the avatar would come rushing after her as soon as he realizes what happened. I could use her as bait, then interrogate her... I'd love to see her cower in fright. He smirked at the thought of that annoying girl scared of him. Besides, I've seen how the avatar looks at her, and it was just sooooo important to get that necklace back, but she's completely oblivious to it! Stupid idiot... with her water... and her ice... He punched the wall, angry at how she had taunted him. Then she went and healed him, Zuko didn't get it. She's my frickin' enemy and then she goes and heals me? Ugh... women! But the avatar's no fool... I'm sure he had more than one reason for letting her come along, she's sorta kinda he choked on his words "pretty..." Oh godammit! I need to meditate or something! That stupidd girl is driving me crazy! He walked out the door of his room where he saw his uncle walking towards him and his room.
"Good day, Nephew. Now, I am here beecause I heard a most curious sound from your direction. Did you dent you wall again?" He looked into the room and before Zuko could answer, said, "Aaah, I see you havePrince Zuko, come join mme for some tea, it will take your mind off of punching the walls in your anger... I was just enjoying a nice cup of g--"
"Gensing uncle... I know. Fine, fine I'll go have tea with you, but if it flies in my face again, it'll be that last time!" Uncle Iroh's face lit up and he dragged Zuko to the tea room.
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Ya know what would be a weird match? Iroh and Gran-Gran! O.o