A/N HI! And if you guys are wondering, to take out poison out of someone fast, you really do have to suck it out. NO! It's true! Do you think I'd put up that scene where Zuko is sucking out the poison in her neck purposely for some Zutara fun? NO! Well, maybe…… XD

Disclaimer: I do not and will not own Avatar!

"Aang! I found someone! Hurry! Tell Zuko to come in here! Wow, never thought I'd say that…." Sokka shook his head and motioned for Aang to go get them.

"Zuko! Sokka found a doctor! Sadly it's not a healer but it's the only thing that this town has got!" Aang shouted frantically, waving his arms in the air. Zuko picked Katara up and ran towards the doctor's hut.

Once inside, many types of herbs and medicine adorned the walls, and the smell of tea and baking herbs filled the air around them. "Ah, so this is the girl that you were talking about yes?" The doctor motioned for Zuko to lay her down on the small bed in the corner. "Will she be ok?" Sokka asked.

"I don't know I haven't looked at her yet…"

"Oh right," Sokka said blushing, embarrassed at his actions.

"Hmmm," the doctor inspected her neck and sighed. "I have found the spot of poison, but the some of the poison has already entered the blood vein. I will have to keep her here for the night; all of you may stay at the inn over there." The doctor pointed to an old run down building with a sign, "inn."

"Hey Sokka better than nothing right?" Aang shrugged his shoulders.

"I guess, do you think there'll be food there?" Sokka asked as the two hurried out.

"Uhhhh, doctor, can I stay with her over night? After you finish your treatment?" Zuko asked trying his hard not to blush.

"I see that you've taken a liking to her correct?" the doctor smiled.

"Uhhh….ummm….well…." Zuko stuttered.

The doctor laughed lightly. "Ahhh, teen love is the hardest to admit, especially if it's your first."

"How'd you know it's my first?"

"Well, I saw that you were already a bit nervous around the girl that much I know…" the doctor grinned.

Zuko blushed madly.

"Yes, but you can stay here for the night and watch me treat her."

"I'd like that….thank….you."

Darn! I said those two words twice already! Get it together!

But, the doctor was nice to me, and is taking care of Katara….

I don't care if she's taking care of Iroh! She doesn't deserve the thank yous! And neither does Katara…

Don't say that! Katara deserves it too! She's the most beautiful, smart, brave girl I'll ever meet or met.

Whatever, your loss again!

Zuko groaned rubbed his forehead, got to stop feuding within his own head.

"Do you have a headache?" the doctor asked gently.

"No, just…."

Just two consciousnesses battling it out no worries!

"Shut up…"

"Pardon?"

"Oh, never mind, I'm fine…."

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Nightfall dawned on the huge town, bringing children inside to their mothers and fathers, and closing down certain shops.

"Yes, I am all done, she will be fine, just needs a bit of rest…" the doctor smiled and turned to the door.

"Oh, ummm I don't mean to put a burden on your shoulders, but I need to close down you see and I was wondering, while you stay with the patient, looks over my shop?"

"Sure…"

"Oh thank you!" With that the doctor rushed out, locking the door behind her.

Zuko looked over to the sleeping Katara and took her hand. He gently held her soft, light hands in his own. Then, as he almost nodded for to sleep, he heard Katara whisper something.

"Mom…..don't leave me again…."

Zuko shook her gently and whispered, "Katara, wake up, I think you're having a bad dream."

"No, dad, don't go! I don't want to be alone! You can't leave me and Sokka here all by ourselves!" Katara started sweating and panting like she just ran around the world non-stop.

"Katara! Please wake up! You're having a nightmare!" Zuko lifted her head by wrapping an arm around her neck and brought her towards him. She opened her eyes and started to cry. Zuko hugged her tightly as she cried into his chest. "I don't want dad to die, especially Sokka! Their the only things I have left in the world that I love…."

"Katara, go back to sleep, I'll be right here next to you if you need anything."

"Zuko, please don't leave me….promise?"

Zuko laid her down again and answered back, "Promise…."