A/N. hey everyone sorry I havent put up a chapter lately! I have this major case of laziness mixed with writers block, SORRY! Well im going to get back in gear with this story starting with this chapter! Also I would like to give thanx to my new editor Rikukitty I couldn't dip it without her. Well on with the story.

-ICE

Chapter 8

These moments in our lives

Zuko slowly opened his eyes but regretted it when he felt the beaming sunlight coming through his tent. He looked over at Aangs small sleeping form and leaned down to give him a small morning kiss.

' I'm so sorry, my family has gotten us into this mess. Please forgive me.' Aang opened his eyes at Zuko and made him jump back a little. Aang chuckled ay Zuko's reaction.

"Well, I never would a thought I would make you jump away."

" I was just startled, I thought you were sleeping." A slight crimson color came to Zuko's cheeks. Aang just smiled.

" Hey, Zuko? We need to talk. I need to know about your so called sister and-" But Zuko put a finger over Aang's mouth causing him to shush.

" Listen I will talk to you about all this in private when we go train, ok?" Aang nodded. Aang got up and stretched yawning a bit. He slid out of the tent looking at the rising sun. ' If only moments of peace like this could last.' Aang bit his lip.' I'm going to train harder now, I will bring down this fire lord and restore out world.' Aang walked over to his tent, cleaned up a bit then headed down to a small mountain pass near their campsite. Aang then started training.

Zuko walked up to a deadly looking Aang. He had an expression of complete seriousness on his face. Zuko stayed back for awhile so he could see how Aang was coming along. ' Wow, he's barely learned anything, but he fights as though he has learned longer than me.' Zuko walked over to Aang and put his hand on his shoulder.

" Hey, lets let you take a break, so we can talk." Aang nodded and followed Zuko over to a resting place. " Well, I don't know what has gotten into my sister she seems so different then she used to be, but she always did look up to my father. I guess she finally snapped just as he did."

" What would she do, if she knew about us?" Zuko's head shot up at Aang's comment.

" I, don't know. She more than likely tell everyone about it and humiliate me for it, then she would have me pay the ultimate price…my life." Aang tiered up a that.

" But why? Is it really that wrong for us to be together. I mean if it's love why get in the way of it?" Zuko stood up then kneeled down and grabbed Aang in an embrace.

" Because, our society is crashing down hill, they think they have the right of god and judge us. I know when I die I will pay the price for our love but, you are more than worth it Aang." Zuko then pulled Aang into a deep kiss. Aang's fists grabbed Zuko's shirt and tightened. Zuko slid his tongue cross Aangs lips begging for entrance Aang of course obliged.

" Z-Zuko w-what.. If Katara…a-and sokka see us?" Aang was panting now.

" Let them see, I could care less of what they think." Aang pulled Zuko back in for another kiss. Zuko couldn't bare it and started sliding his hand down Aang's pants. Aang mimicked Zuko's movements earning a moan of approval from Zuko. Zuko stopped though causing Aang to whimper in protest.

" Aang we cant do this here." Aang just scowled and grabbed Zuko hand running farther down the mountain pass. Finally Aang came to a stop.

" Zuko please, I need to feel you again. I can't stand not being able to touch, in fear of being discovered." Zuko saw the want in Aang's eyes, grabbed Aang's shoulder pushing him down to the ground. He laid on top of Aang looking down at him.

" Please Zuko." Zuko nodded and undid his pants slowly grinning at Aang. He slowly pulled Aang's down, untieing and lightly touching Aangs bare skin every so often. His lips landed on his colar bone sucking slightly going furhter down with every lick, bite, nibble, or tease. His eyes met with Aang as he moaned. "Please!" Zuko smirked evily as he reached his navel fuckign it throughly his tounge darting in and out of his navel. His eyes meeting Aangs once again. "Please what?" He looked up at Zuko.

"Please...fuck me..." Zuko laughed a bit. Nodding. "As you wish."

He positioned himself over Aang and pushed in. Aang let out a shriek of bliss.' thank god it doesn't hurt as much this time.' Aang thought inside. Zuko then captured Aang's lips and started a steady tempo. But, soon it became wild with Aang shoving back wanting Zuko to get deeper. Aang wanted to go further so he grabbed Zuko by the shoulders and turned positions to where Aang was on top riding Zuko. Zuko was a little shocked at how aggressive Aang was being right now. Aang liked the way this new position was and he stated lifting up and down on Zuko.

" Oh, god Aang, this feels so good." Aang just moaned in response. Finally Aang and Zuko reached their peaks screaming their names once again. Aang slid off of Zuko and laid next to him.

" You have no idea how much I missed that." Zuko said smiling at Aang. Aang smiled back in agreement.

" Hey, lets rest for a bit. Then we can head back to camp ok?" Zuko smiled and put out his arm over Aang. After a couple hours Zuko woke Aang up and spoke softly that they should head back. Aang pouted in disagreement.

" Do we have to? I'm still tired." Zuko began to tickle Aang, which made Aang shoot up in excitment.

" Haha, I know the best ways to get you up." Zuko was smirking at a frowning Aang.

" It's not my fault you wont laugh when I tickle you, you have'ta be all tough and hold it in."

" Whatever, I'm really not ticklish, anyways."

" Yeah right." But Aang smiled at his lover and offered his hand. " Come on lets go back." Zuko took it and got up slowly.

" Hey Aang, you can head on back, I'm gonna stay behind for a bit." When Zuko said this, he saw the worry in Aang's eyes. " Listen I will only be back for awhile no more than an hour, ok?" Aang nodded and grabbed Zuko for a quick but loving kiss, nothign darastic but a simple kiss. Zuko smiled and Aang took off. When Aang was fully outta sight Zuko pulled out a small piece of metal.

" I guess I will start working on you then." And so Zuko set to work.

( At camp)

" Hey Aang, how was training?" Aang reddened a little at that.

" Well lets just say I was dominant at the end of the game." Aang smiled at his words.

" Man we need more freaking food! I don't even see how we all really eat this much!"

" Sokka get a grip I will go searching for some more food in a few, chill." Sokka just grumbled more selfish words. Aang sat around where the campfire was thinking about what action he should take right now. Aang looked up to the sky asking the old avatars for guidance but, he got nothing. He sighed and laid back just being peaceful watching the sun and sky.

( in the mountains)

" Well, this is all I will do for today, I know he's gonna love this when its finished." Zuko grinned to himself and set back to the camp he noticed how beautiful the sky looked at that perfect point in time. He took in a deep breath of air feeling the suns energy hug him.

"If only moments, as they existed all the time, just me, Aang, the sun, and the wind." Zuko then set forth to camp.

( Camp )

Aang saw Zuko down the path and hurried up to him and whispered in his ear, " What were you doing?" Zuko smiled at Aang's childish behaivor.

" You'll find out soon enough." Aang tilted his head confused but, just shook it off. The rest of the day went on normal until dinner came.

" I wanna start heading to the fire nations capital, I'm ready to get Ozai out of my way." Everyone stopped at Aang's words, especially Zuko.

" Are you sure your ready, Aang?" Katara looked at Aang concerned.

" Yes, we're leaving in the morning." Aang then retired to his tent. Zuko watched Aang walk to his tent, he was filled with worry.

Later that night Aang was restless in his bed, he was having the same nightmare that's been haunting him since Zuko arrived.

(Aangs dream)

"I always knew my son would grow up to be some dishonorable freak, who knew you of all would help with that avatar." Aang growled at the figure and started glowing.

" Don't you talk about him that way!" Then Aang's vision blurred and he reawoke to himself running in these vast savannah desert areas. As he got closer he saw two figures fighting, Zuko was one but the other he could not tell. Aang began to run faster as he saw the figure draw a great bazing blade of black and red fire. " Oh no" But just as Aang was about to get to them he fades out again. And this time reawakes to Zuko in his arms he's trying to tell him something but Aang can't hear him.

" Zuko I cant hear you, what are you trying to say? Zuko…. ZUKO!"

"Ahhhh!" Aang wakes up in a cold sweat gasping for air. ' Why.. Why do I keep having this dream?' Aang looked out of his tent the bare streaks of dawn were coming through. He began gathering his things. Once he was done he woke everyone up.

" Come on you guys lets get an early start!" Sokka just scowled at Aang's perkiness in the mornings. But, everyone gathered there things and got on Appa. Aang withdrew the map.

" Hmmm, we can't make it to the capital in one day it will take at least a week. Zuko where are some low protected cities we could take cover in?" Zuko looked over the map.

" Well, our first stop could be Sarku, then we can have a closer one near the capital call Fira, sound good?" Aang nodded.

" Alright Appa, YIP YIP!" And with that Appa took flight in the direction of the city of Sarku. After a few hours Katara and Sokka fell asleep near the back of Appa. Zuko took this chance to talk with Aang. Hr slid down to where Aang was sitting and embraced him from behind.

" I heard you scream last night, whats been on your mind?" Aang sighed.

" It's that dream I see of you and this figure fighting and you don't make it Zuko, what.. What if this is a premonition. I wouldn't be able to take it I-I.." Zuko silenced Aang.

" I will be with you forever Aang, I may not be the Avatar but my powers are not to be underestimated. I will be fine." Aang leaned back into Zuko's embrace and nodded.

" Now get some sleep I will watch over where Appa flies." Aang yawned and laid down.

" Zuko…I love you."

" I love you Aang." Aang then closed his eyes praying for moments like these to stay after the battle.

( in the chamber of the black flame )

Zula lay kneeled on the ground dripping blood and sweat from every inch of her body. But then she heard an eerie voice so she looked up and saw a serpent of black and red before her.

" Zula I have helped you master the necessary skills for taking out this avatar, use them well." The snake then bit Zula on the neck.

" Ahhhh!" Zula never felt such a pain. All of a sudden her body felt strange then her head started aching. Her hair turned a pitch black then flamed erupted on the tips making red marks wherever the were. Her ears slightly pointed as well as her fangs, then her fingernails grew long and black. Then she let out a blood curdling scream as flames went over her entire body. When they faded out marking of black and red flames were inscribed all over her body from head to toe. Finally she set her hands down from her head and the headache ceases. Then her eyed opened revealing them to be curved demon like and were the color of crimson freshly spilt blood. A smile formed on her lips. And she turned to exit the chamber as a new person, no not a person, a demon.

A/N; thank god im done I have finally gotten sum ideas and ready to put them into action. Well I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter, plz review! Till next time

-ICE