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Inside the Enemy's Lair
Katara glanced at her surroundings again. How could Sarah her leave in this room alone? She had expected to see a sleeping bag or something for her but there was none. Surely she wasn't going to sleep in the bed with Zuko.
After spending several minutes trying to come up with alternatives and finding none she gave up. She was going to have to share a bed with the Fire Nation Prince. Katara shuddered at the thought.
Zuko stormed down the hall. How could James be so unreasonable? Iroh appeared in front of him holding some clothes.
"Prince Zuko, these are for Miss Katara. Could you give them to her?" Iroh asked cheerfully.
"Fine." Zuko growled and snatched the clothes from his uncle. He continued towards his room.
"It's very good of you to allow Miss Katara to share your room. I don't know where she would have slept otherwise seeing as we don't have any sleeping bags." Iroh chatted as he walked with Zuko.
"What do you mean we don't have sleeping bags?" Zuko stopped dead in his tracks. Where was that water wretch supposed to sleep?
"We don't have sleeping bags. She'll be sleeping in your bed. She can't sleep on the floor. I'm sure James would allow her to stay with him but Sarah is."
Zuko stared at Iroh. That girl was supposed to sleep in his bed. "Why wasn't I told this before?"
"James didn't think it relevant Prince Zuko."
"I'm supposed to share my bed with a peasant and James doesn't think it relevant to tell me!" Zuko pushed his uncle out of the way and began to run towards James's room.
When he got there he pounded on the door. "James, open up!"
Sarah opened the door, "What do you want Zuko?"
"What are you doing here?" He questioned coldly, not happy that she was keeping him from James.
"I happen to be staying with James. Aren't you supposed to be in lullaby land?" She asked in a mocking baby voice.
"I need to speak to James." He told her through gritted teeth. James might not like it if he burnt her to a crisp.
"What do you need?" James came to the door and went into the hall with Zuko. He closed the door and left Sarah pouting because she didn't get to listen.
"Why didn't you tell me that the girl was going to sleep in my bed? I think that's worth mentioning." Zuko whispered.
"I guess I forgot. It's not a problem is it?"
Zuko scowled and started to walk to his room once more.
"What was that about?" Sarah inquired when James came back in the room.
"Zuko was upset because I forgot to mention that he and Katara would be sharing a bed." He laughed.
Sarah laughed with him. "I forgot to tell Katara too."
Katara jumped when the door flew open and Zuko stormed in.
"These are for you." He threw the clothes at her.
She examined the clothes. There was a nightdress and a red outfit for the next day.
"There is a bathroom down the hall where you can change." He informed her. She rushed out of the room and quickly found the bathroom he told her about.
She slammed the door and sat on the floor. After a few minutes she stood up to see what the bathroom was like. It looked like most bathrooms and was very small.
She locked the door before she began to undress. Katara slipped the nightdress over her head. She was surprised at how soft and comfortable it was. Katara unlocked the door and stepped into the hall. She made sure no one was watching her and dashed to Zuko's door. She waited a moment to gather her courage and opened the door gracefully.
Zuko was sitting on the floor facing away from Katara meditating. He had taken off his shirt while waiting for her. Katara found herself a little too aware of his muscles and looked away.
"It took you long enough to get dressed." Zuko stood up a came to a stop when he saw her. Katara's hair flowed gently down her back like a quiet waterfall and the nightdress complimented every curve. Zuko couldn't believe how beautiful she was.
A bright red blush crept onto Katara's cheeks when she noticed him looking at her.
Zuko noticed the blush and quickly turned away; trying to preserve what dignity he had left. "We should go to bed."
Katara slid into the bed and faced the wall. Zuko did the same and kept his back to Katara.
Katara woke up well rested and was surprised to see that Zuko wasn't there. She silently got up and changed into her red outfit. Like the night before, it was as soft as silk and made her look stunning.
Katara left the room and went to the deck. She saw Sarah standing by the railing and went over to her, trying to avoid the stares the crew was giving her.
"Hey Katara. You look amazing." Sarah greeted.
"Thanks. I wish Sokka and Aang were here." Katara sighed sadly.
"They should be looking for us." Sarah said slyly.
"What do you mean?"
"I knew that the chances of us escaping Zuko were very small so I left them a note. Sokka should be able to understand the code it's written in."
"But you always say that Sokka is an idiot which he is."
"I know that, but in his own way he's very smart. I knew he would be able to figure out the letter." Sarah explained.
"You amaze me sometimes Sarah."
"How did you sleep?" Sarah inquired.
"Fine considering the fact that you forgot to mention the tiny detail that I had to share a bed with Zuko."
"I'm glad you had a good night." Sarah walked away leaving Katara alone.
Me: I finally finished the chapter. I had a terrible case of writer's block. I'll try to update soon if you review.