yeah so I haven't updeted in like forever and I'm so sorry about that. yeah so heres a new chapter finally.
oh yeah and to Anime Fan Team I like died laughing when I read your review. It totally made my day! I could totally see it happeing inside my head.
well now that I've made myself sound crazy... on with the chapter I guess!
Chapter 10
ZUKO'S SHIP
Zuko woke in the morning and was surprised to feel that Trina was not beside him. He shot to his feet scanning the room for any sign of why she wasn't there, but he needn't have worried. He saw her sitting in front of his meditation candles trying to control the small flames. She was now dressed it the clothes that they had bought at the market
"Come on fire work with me."
Zuko laughed to himself and moved to her side. "You know getting frustrated with it gets you nowhere."
She gasped and when she did the candles flared violently. "I didn't even know you were awake. Don't sneak up on me like that."
"Sorry. I takes practice before you can bend all four at once. Just start with one." He blew out three of the candles. "Now try it again."
She concentrated on the single candle and to her surprise she was able to control it rather easily.
"You see, you can do it. You seem to have great potential but you have to take it one step at a time"
"You really think I have great potential? You're not just saying that right?"
He couched beside her and stroked her bruised cheek. "Of course not. You obviously have potential judging by the way you stood up to Zhao. You have courage."
"Yeah, only until he starts making threats."
He sighed saying, "This self doubt does nothing for you and will not help you learn. Now come on, let's go get some breakfast."
WITH CAROLINE
When Sokka and Caroline returned to the campsite hand in hand, they found Katara and Aang playing with some of the stuff Momo had found. Katara was once again wearing the crown Momo had dropped onto her head and Aang was pretending to bow before her. They were both laughing.
When they spotted Sokka and Caroline they stopped immediately, though Caroline didn't miss the amused smiles they exchanged.
"What's going on here?" Sokka asked. "Playing dress-up?"
Neither Aang nor Katara answered, so Caroline did. "C'mon Sokka, we should join in too! It looks like fun!" She pulled him towards the pile of stuff and began to rummage through it. Sokka joined her.
Sokka had only looked for a minute when he found a necklace very similar to his own. "Here, Lomi Ka." He said while handing it to her. Caroline smiled brightly and put the necklace on.
"How does it look?" She asked.
"It looks great!" Sokka replied.
"It's perfect for you!" Katara chimed in.
"Uh, yeah, what they said." Aang added.
Caroline smiled at them all, but especially at Sokka. "Thank you..." She mumbled in embarrassment, her cheeks burning a bright red.
Katara noticed this and decided that the poor girl had been embarrassed enough for one day. "Oh, look!" She said, digging through the assortment of items before her. "Marbles!"
"Fun stuff!" Aang said, taking the marbles from her. "Lomi Ka hasn't seen my marble trick yet!"
Caroline sighed in relief and watched Aang's trick in amusement. When he finished they all returned to rummaging through the items, looking for things that might be useful for their journey.
Caroline found a short sword and attached it to her waist. Aang and Katara hefted a small box of valuables into Appa's saddle and Sokka chose out a short fishing pole already strung with line. Caroline knew that he only wanted this so he could catch some food and she smiled to herself.
Katara saw her staring at Sokka and walked up beside her. "You really like him, don't you?" She said quietly so only she and Caroline could hear.
Caroline sighed dreamily and nodded. "He likes you too, you know." Katara continued. "You should see the way he looks at you when he thinks no one is watching him!"
"How?" Caroline asked curiously.
"Nearly the same way you look at him," Katara said, smiling at the fire-water bender. "He would describe it as 'lovey dovey' or something along that line."
Caroline grinned innocently as Katara continued. "You really make him happy, and he's not near as self-centered as he used to be. He's always thinking about you now."
Caroline wasn't sure how to respond to this, but as it turned out, she didn't have to because Sokka came walking over. Katara quickly shut her mouth and looked as innocent as she could. "You were talking about me, weren't you?" Sokka asked when he saw her face.
"Don't worry," Caroline assured him. "It was nothing bad."
"Oh, that's good." Sokka mused. "Well, I just came over to say that Aang and I are ready to head out. Are you?"
Both Katara and Caroline nodded and headed for Appa. Sokka sat down beside Caroline and draped an arm around her shoulders. Katara glanced at Caroline and raised her eyebrows in a 'See what I told you?' sort of way. Caroline smiled and leaned into Sokka's side. She remained that way for the entire ride until they landed once again and made camp for the night.
