Zuko was sitting around the campfire when Aang showed up with Katara and Sokka.

" Hey, i see you've already started the fire, i'll go get some food. Aang then smiled and walked off to the food bags. Katara and Sokka sat on the opposite side of the fire to Zuko. Zuko smirked and said,

" I don't bite."

Katara scooted farthur away and Sokka looked at him sternly.

" Listen you fire brat, don't go around here actin all high and mighty, and you better not give my sister a second look or i'll swat your head right off!" Zuko glared at Sokka for his rude remarks and replie,

" I am not stuck up so don't worry about me bossing you around, im not interested in your sister, i do have taste, adn i would like to see you try and land a single hit on me."

" I have already you stupid fire bender, if you were smart you would remember my boomerang smacked you right upside your head when we first met. I guess i hit you a little to hard, since you forgot an all." Zuko stood and glared at Sokka.

" Lets see you do it again."

" Hey settle down you two." Aang said handing everyone their food. Zuko plopped back down and started eating, Aang then introduced everyone properly.

" Everyone this is Zuko." He said pointing to him. Zuko just gave a quick glare to sokka.

" Zuko this is Katara, Sokka, Momo and Appa."

silence goes by

Aang finally fell silent and started eating. Later that night when everyone was asleep Zuko got up and walked into the little pond that was down from their camp. He pulled out a small medallion his uncle had given him and started crying softly.

: I know exactly how you feel Zuko, i lost someone very dear to me also." Zuko jumped around to see Aang standing there with tears in his eyes. Aang wiped them away, then walked over to Zuko and gingerely wiped his away also. A faint color came to Zuko's face and he turned away.

" I'm sorry, I do not need to burden you with my problems." Aang smiled and said,

" No I want us to talk, we might have a chance at bein friends ya know." Zuko just stood up and said,

" I never thanked you for saving me, so i thank you Aang i owe you my life." Aang just smiled wide and replied,

" no problem, you've done the same for me." Zuko looked at him and gave a soft smile and nodded.

" well lets get some sleep." Aang said yawning. And with that they both walked back to camp ready for some sleep. The next two days went on normal, Sokka and Zuko smarting off to each other, Katara trying to break the ice between her and Zuko, and Aang and Zuko's bond starting to form.

" Zuko I need to continue my bending lessons, I need to keep traveling. I was kinda hoping you would come with us." Aang looked at Zuko with big sparkly eyes.

" That doesnt work on me Aang. But i do not know, I have no clue how i feel about this right now."

" Well were not leaving until tomorrow soooo... think about it, okay!" Aang started walking off then turned around.

" O yeah, one more question, Zuko can you teach me fire bending?"

" No." Zuko saud declaritively.

" Aww, what! please i really need to learn it!"

" No, im not a master so i would be of no use."

" Yes you would, you can help me get started, teach me the basics ya know!" Aang was looking hopeful.

" I dont know, but i'll have an answer for you tomorrow."

"okay." Aang said satisfied.

" o yes and Aang?"

" Yeah Zuko."

" Im going to be meditating today so tell that numbskull Sokka to stay away from me."

" heh heh, ok" Aang then left the tent. Zuko was sitting there, well i better start my meditation, i have alot to think about. Zuko was thinking hard all day.

I cant believe after all i've done to the Avatar, he still wants me to journey with him, but not only just that no, but to teach him fire bending to use against my own father. what should i do. I have no honor to go back home to, no one waiting for me. It really makes no sonce to go back...NO! What am i thinking, I cant stay with Aang, I...I have this strange feeling when im around him... " Ugh, i guess i'll go with him." Zuko looked around, he said that outloud on accident.

later that night

" Ummm Zuko I know you said that you'd tell me your answer tomorrow, but if you;ve already decided ya know, you can go ahe-"

" Aang, all in all your asking me to join the enemy of my nation but not just that bit to also teach you fire bending to use against my own father?"

" heh heh, yep" Zuko sighed and Aang's eyes grew in anticipation.

" Fine i will travel with you and teach you the skills of fire bending i know." Aang jumped in the air with a big smile in his face.

" Alright, now we have a new friend, comrad and a teacher for me!" Sokka just slumped down.

" Oh joy, now the fire brat goes along with u, and i thought things couldnt get any worse." Katara held her habd out to Zuko.

" Nice having you join the team." Zuko took her hand and nodded. Aang popped up and said,

" Well everyone, lets get some sleep we're gonna pack up and leave early tomorrow!" They all agreed and went ot their tents. Zuko lyed there that night and actually felt at rest and calm, something that hadnt happened in awhile.

" I guess Aang was right, we can be friends."

Everyone was up early the next morning packing, and Sokka was cranky as usual.

: Aang its to early to leave lets sleep awhile longer!"

" No Sokka we need to start heading to hte kingdom of Yoshima."

" ugh, i guess." Aang jumped up on Appa, then he was followed by Katara and Sokka. Zuko was standing there not moving.

" Ummm Zuko, you gonna get on?" Aang looked at him quizzically.

" onnnn this?" Zuko said pointing to Appa. Aang nodded. Zuko jumped on and sat down cautiously.

" Appa, yip yip!" Appa started to rake flight, Zuko reacted instantly and grabbed hold of Appa for dear life. Everyone started laughing, Zuko turned his head in embarresment. But once they gor to a steady flow Zuko let go and started enjoying himself. Zuko looked back to Omashu, were his uncle lay dead, and thought. Farewell my uncle, i am leaving my loyalty to the fire nation and joining the Avatar. I hope it will turn out for the good, and maybe i will regain honor, but in a new way. Zuko smiled and looked at Aang, knowing things will turn out right.

A/N: yea chapter done! well this iz still a short chapter but ive already started on 3 and decided i will start making them longer, i got insporation from a review i read in a story. so im not updaye for a bit because the next chapter will be one of the best! thank your phoenixof the light for ya cpmment! any suggestions and advice are welcome! keep anticipation for chapter 3 up!