HEY! I had like 89 hits for the story… so I'm pretty glad…although only one person reviewed…but it doesn't matter….Well…I already ha this next chapter out… so I just decided to post it and let the readers enjoy…-.-" and to correct myself.. Yes…Sokka is 15 not 16… heh heh

Chapter 2: SHOYUN and RUN-IN WITH A FLOOZY

"Hey guys! I think there's something up ahead!" The suddenly excited avatar pointed out to his fellow companions. "I think we might have finally found someplace to rest!"

"Yea! I think you're right Aang! C'mon! Let's hurry!" Katara said as she started running towards the small clearing, followed by the two boys.

The trio had been traveling for two days, and their food was running scarce. They lived off dried fruit and bread. They had to stop someplace and shop for supplies.

As they approached, the trees disappeared and they came face to face with a huge marble gate. There was a knocker upon it and Katara gently picked it up and knocked Once…Twice…Three times… and waited for someone to open the door. Sure enough, the gates swung open a moment later and a huge market full of bustling people was revealed to their eyes. On the top of their heads, hung a banner that read: WELCOME TO SHOYUN! THE PLACE FOR ALL FOOD, SUPPLIES, AND ANYTHING ELSE YOU WANT!

This was just too good to be true…

"SET DOWN THE ANCHOR!" Zuko yelled to the men as they quickly scrambled to follow the impatient prince's orders.

This was the only land he had seen after leaving the North Pole, and chances were, the avatar was somewhere on the island.

Accompanied by 20 men, Zuko stared at the marble gates in front of him. He grabbed the knocker and slammed it once onto the door. Seconds later, the door made a tremendous creaking sound and swung open. A banner appeared before him, where it read: WELCOME TO SHOYUN! THE PLACE WHERE YOU'LL FIND EXACTLY WHO YOU'RE LOOKING FOR!

Zuko swore he read the banner wrong, and blinked. When he reopened them, the banner was no longer in sight. This was a creepy place.

Aang, Sokka, and Katara went through the market, stopping every ten seconds to look at something interesting. There were all sorts of shops, containing a variety of different things. It was too bad they didn't have a lot of money, and could only buy what was important.

"Look at that Katara!" Sokka said as he grabbed his younger sister's sleeve and pointed at the delicious shish kabob-like food on a nearby grill. Sokka and food...

The man behind the grill, noticing how eager the boy was about his grilled Grarads, thought it was the perfect time to earn a little money.

"Hey there, boy! You wanna try one of my Grarads? I'll give you one for 5 bronze coins!" the shopkeeper said, attracting Sokka's attention. One Grarad only costs 3 bronze coins, but the boy seemed gullible enough.

"Really? Well, why no-"

"Sokka! You can't go spending that money! 5 bronze coins is way too expensive!"

"But Katara!" Sokka whined, rubbing his stomach to emphasize his hunger.

"No is no!"

"BU-"

"Just listen to her Sokka, let it go," Aang said, grabbing onto Sokka, dragging him away from the man.

Damn those kids…The man thought…That boy almost fell for it…

"Who is that guy?"

"I don't know, but he's pretty hot, except for that scar over his face."

"Isn't he wearing fire nation armor?"

"Who cares? I wish I had a boyfriend that looked like that."

Zuko tried desperately to drown out the whispers from a group of girls nearby. He was here on business, and he wasn't about to let some floozies get in his way.

"Excuse me?"

Zuko turned around and saw himself looking at a girl around 15 or so. She must have walked over from the group of girls when he wasn't paying attention. She must have been the leader, since all the other girls were watching her actions eagerly. "What…"

"Hi, I'm Elise. My friends and I couldn't help but notice such a handsome man like you, and we were wondering if you and your…friends (indicates to other soldiers) would like to try some of our home-made tea. It's very good, you know." The girl stared eagerly at Zuko, hoping he would say sure.

Zuko sighed mentally in disgust. Sure, the girl wasn't exactly what you would call bad looking but he had no time for girls and he just wanted to get away. "Sorry, maybe next time."

He tried to move on, but the Elise stepped in front of him. "Well, that's okay then. Oh my, what a terrible scar! Why don't you come over? We have this special cream that we mixed together that can heal anything." Elise continued to pester him.

NO ONE can heal the scar Lord Ozai has given me! Zuko wanted to burn the girl to a crisp right now. Where was Iroh when you needed him? Zuko's temper was growing stronger, and if he didn't control himself, the girl would probably be cooked in a few minutes. Breathe, breathe… "I really don't have the time, goodbye."

Zuko started to go around her, when the Elise blocked his path…again. GET OUT OF MY WAY GIRL! "No Please! You have to help me!"

"What…Is …It?" Zuko said through gritted teeth. He was losing control. Just then, he saw that water peasant girl Cassandra or something peering through a window not far away. If she was here…THAT MEANS SO WAS THE AVATAR! This was too perfect. Now all he had to do was get rid of this Elise girl and be on his way to finding the avatar.

"You see my boyfriend…um...Vex… I'm trying to break up with him, bu-"

"Yes, that's nice but I really need to go."

"BUT, he threatens to hurt me if I do. I need a big, strong man like you help protect me. Oh please, will you stay and help me?"

"I-Have-To-Go."

"I'm begging you!" I can't let him get away! Elise thought to herself. All the other girls are watching! I'm supposed to be the best at getting boys. Why is this one so stubborn?

"Get out of my way NOW!"

"NO! Please!"

Katara started to walk away from the window, and started to turn around the corner. NO! I can't lose sight of her! Flames erupted from his hands and the girl yelped in surprise. "I TOLD YOU TO GET OUT OF MY YOU BRAINLESS FLOOZY! "

Elise quickly moved aside as the angry boy in front of her ran off. She heard giggles from behind her and her fear quickly became anger. How dare that boy embarrass me and call me a floozy! He's going to pay so much! With that, she ran off after him, though he was long gone. It doesn't matter, I know this Island inside out. I'll find him sooner or later.

OK! I know this was a quite pointless chapter but I'm having serious writer's block. Now that that is all cleared out. I think I am recovering from the writer's block …I don't know if Elise should really play a big part in the story.., I know you guys (the readers) will see her at least one more time…but I don't think she's going to be a main character…tell me about your thoughts... and please please please review…THX