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Chapter 2: The Encounter Part 2

Prince Zuko all of a sudden said, "Get him!"

Sakura turned and saw Aang. She yelled out, "Hey Aang, what's up?'

Aang went past the guards with ease and hugged Sakura. He said, 'Sakura is it really you? Wow, you must be really old!"

Sakura laughed, "No, I'm not really old. Yes, it is really me. I was reborn a while ago.'

Prince Zuko finally stopped gapping and said, "Capture him."

"Aang, you must go quickly. I will see you again soon." said Sakura. With that Aang, Katara, and Saaka ran off. With feeble attempts from the soldiers they escaped.

Prince Zuko said, 'Let's go back to the ship now!'

They went off, leaving the village very quickly. Zuko took Sakura aside to talk to her.

Zuko said, "How could you let him escape?"

Sakura replied, "He is my friend like you are. Do you really think things will go back to normal after you capture Aang?"

'Yes, my father said that my title would be returned and I wouldn't be in disgrace." said Zuko.

"That may be true, but your father will still not entirely forgive you for your outburst." replied Sakura.

Zuko glared at her. He said, "For now you can bunk in here. I will not have you in a prison cell, your majesty. I will bunk with Uncle.'

"Fine, whatev." replied Sakura, Now if you will please excuse me, I must go."

Sakura left quickly. Zuko just stared out of the door. He thought, why is she so vexing?

Uncle walked in saying, "You like Sakura don't you?"

Prince Zuko replied, "NO way. We were just childhood friends.

"Whatever you say.' said Uncle amused.

Meanwhile…………………..

"Who was that?" asked Katara.

"That was Sakura, my best friend." replied Aang.

"Oh really, then why was she with Prince Zuko?' asked Saaka.

"She has many obligations as Queen. Some of which I don't care to pay attention to." replied Aang.

"Oh and where is she Queen?" asked Saaka half mocking.

"She is the ruler and protector of the Universe. The only Avatar besides me in a way, since she can bend all 4 elements. Except that it is not her job to keep the peace, she allows destiny to keep its flow." replied Aang.

"Oh sure, uh-huh that makes a lot of sense." said Saaka.

"Will you 2 keep on bickering everyday?" asked Katara half exasperated.

"I'm going for a walk." announced Aang.

Zuko's ship…………………..

Sakura was looking at the calm ocean. She thought, so Zuko has changed, fine. Uncle then sat down next to her. She was surprised.

"I hope you will not be offended by my nephew." said Uncle.

"Uncle, I know that Zuko has changed much. Even though I think it's for the worse." replied Sakura.

"Yes, well that's how things are. Now, if you would excuse me, I have to go." Said Uncle.

Sakura said, "Of course, go do your job."

Sakura then gazed out into the ocean again.

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