Disclaimer: If I owned the Avatar….would I be writing Fanfiction?

Aki ran to catch up with her friend as she put out numerous accidental fires Zuke was setting, she had never seen her this angry. Zuke continued marching herself down the town street as numerous people looked at her and began whispering among themselves. Aki could tell that Zuke and herself were the only two people on the entire island that didn't know.

Zuke climbed over some rocks and sat down on her favorite rock at their secret lagoon, the sea mammals would always use it to have their young and Zuke and Aki had many memories there. Zuke smiled as she watched the water ripple and a few clownfish play among the anemones.

Aki cleared her throat lightly to make her presence known as she plopped down beside Zuke. She laid her chin on Zuke's shoulder as they had done their whole lives almost like their friendship symbol, they could always be found together.

A tear rolled down Aki's face as she imagined the thought of being without her best friend, they were obviously very close (not THAT close, just best friends). Aki pulled Zuke's hands into her own," Promise me you'll write everyday, or give me some sign you are doing okay, okay? I need to know, visit from time to time" Aki said pulling Zuke into a hug and holding there for almost 5 minutes.

Zuke stood up and helped Aki up they shared a smile and walked back to Zuke's house where she got her bag and gave Aki her favorite necklace, it was a beautiful family heirloom. It was a black band necklace with a round blue charm on it with the symbol of waterbending on it, "This has been passed down in my family since I can remember, it supposedly came from my great great grandfather…a girl gave it to him or something, It's very precious to me, don't loose it."

Aki nodded and gave Zuke a gold necklace with a ruby in the center of it, Zuke gripped it and hugged her friend again as they walked to the exit of the fenced in town, they were greeted by the entire town waiting at the exit with banners and noise makers and everything else needed for a party. Zuke sweatdropped and walked to the edge and hugged her mother and her best friend for the last time for a long while as she set off to the docks to begin her journey to the northern air territory where the family of airbenders are supposed to live.

Meanwhile...

Karoku was standing on the deck of his rather large Earth Navy ship with his arms folded on his chest. He stared blankly out to see, his scar had pretty much healed but it was rather large and noticeable, being across his entire face, he wore a scowl and the loose hairs from his topknot blew in the wind.

He had marked areas of interest on the ships map, mostly places where the avatar would most likely headed, he knew this year was the Avatar's 16th yeare and she wasalreadyon her journey as rumors told, she was alone and would be easy to take off guard.

He smirked a bit as the cool sea air kissed his face and teased lightly at his eyes, he never had anyone close to him and much to his concern he didn't want anyone close, emotion was just another weakness the enemy could use against you.

Karoku sighed and walked into his quarters as he heard his uncle come out, and mostly likely with a cup of tea. He locked the door and threw himself into the bed where he was to wait for another day to reach the first destination, the southern Earth Kingdom coastline, that's where she would begin her journey to the northern air territories.

He glared a few weapons that were posed artistically along his wall and the cup of tea that sat on his bedside table along with a note 'Nephew, please drink this it will make you feel better, and get some sleep while you're at it' His uncle scolded him through writing, he only growled and threw the paper on the floor, he sat on his bed and glanced at the tea a few times. He decided her was thirsty anyway and it wouldn't kill him to take just a sip. Karoku stood up facing his bed and took a large gulp, his uncle was right tea did make him feel better, suddenly the room spun and darkness filled his eyes as his face met fabric and fell into a deep sleep. His uncle had drugged the tea to help him get some sleep, whether it meant a few hours or a few days, he needed it.

Meanwhile...

"Katarou! Saki's making fun of my hair again!" "You started it Angie!" Angie and Saki argued; they constantly bickered much to Katarou's dismay.

"DON'T MAKE ME COME OVER THERE!" Katarou yelled in a deep voice, the girls knew they could start things but he would sure as hell finish them, even if it meant a good sized bump on the head.

The girls immediately quieted down as Saki tried making yet another fire with no prevail, she was always hungry and wanted the fire started so she could eat, "Why won't this thing light, STUPID SON OF A-" She was cut off by Katarou who shushed her after hearing a twig snap.

Katarou grabbed his hanging bag of water and hung it from his neck, he grabbed Saki's knife and set out to where the sound came from. A few swear words were heard and Katarou emerged dragging a wild turkey behind him.

Angie immediately started harassing Katarou about killing it since she was a vegetarian, but Saki was already drooling over it. Katarou walked over and after a few minutes a small fire had started and he was throwing more sticks in as it grew.

A While Later...

The group was sitting around their decent sized fire and Katarou and Saki were enjoying their turkey dinner, Angie was eating some fruits she had found nearby and was pleased very much, which is pretty easy, her being 12 and all.

Saki had already finished at least 4 helpings of turkey and was started setting up the tent, Katarou finished his helpings and walked up behind Saki and just stared at the tent, "Aren't you gunna set the rain fly up?" Katarou started as Saki glared at him.

"It's not going to rain; it's the dry season, besides the tarp makes a pretty warm blanket." Saki argued.

"But what if it DOES rain, then we'll be sorry because of your dumb mistake." Katarou argued back as Angie watched from the fire, she shook her head.

"Where does this seem all too familiar….?" Angie asked herself as the two kept arguing over the rain fly.

Author's Note Section-

COME ON PEOPEL REVEIW MY STORY PLEASE, I HAVE NO IDEAS AND NEED READER INFLUENCE...if you help me with ideas and i use them ill add a character based on you into the story