Sorry for no updating. I know I personally hate ppl who say only updating on weekends, but I can only update on weekends nervous smile

As of last chapter, Aang had a total meltdown and knocked Katara over. Again, monotonous wording, you have been warned.

Lyrics: Coldplay 'Fix You'

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Sokka grabbed his wrist painfully, making him stop. Aang fell to his knees, his free arm laying uselessly at his side as his staff dropped.

"Katara, are you ok?"asked Sokka sincerly.

"Fine, just a little shocked"said Katara, dusting herself off.

"What the hell is wrong with you!"yelled Sokka, shaking his wrist a bit. Aang let out a small whimper, turning his head.

"Sokka, don't say that to him"said Katara.

"Let go of him."

"Are you sure?"asked Sokka, looking at the crying monk skeptically.

"Yes, I'm sure"replied Katara. She took a step towards him, getting a wave of air blown at her. Katar sighed, stopping. Aang clutched around his stomach, crying heavily. He cried, and didn't try to stop himself. Stupid plant, causing all this trouble. Tears streamed his face; his hidden emotions finally coming free. Sokka walked towards Appa's head, admitting he wouldn't be able to help or make things better. Katara guess Aang only wanted to cry out his eyes and frustration out, but she wanted him to cry with friends. She walked towards him again, only to be knocked down.

"It's ok Aang, I want to help"whispered Katara sweetly. He only answer was a sob. Katara sat down, a few paces from him.

"Aang, come here"said Katara.

"No"said Aang, still upset.

"Please, come here."

"NO!" Katara sighed; she didn't want to make him more upset than how he was. So, with no options left:

"Sokka, what should we do?"she asked.

"Wait till he's calmer." So they both waited, the only sounds crickets and crying. After what seemed hours, Aang's crying died down to mere sniffles and sobs. Katara and Sokka both got up, kneeling next to him.

"Aang?"asked Katara quietly. She gently took his chin propping his head up. His cheeks were bright red, irritated from all the salty tears. His eyes were swollen, still leaking tears.

Tears stream down your face
I promise you I will learn from my mistakes
Tears stream down your face
And I

"Aang? Are you ok?" asked Katara quietly. She turned his head towards her face. He didn't answer. He just kept silently crying.

"Aang, just nod your head if you can hear me" said Katara. Aang nodded his head. Katara took her sleeve and wiped away Aang's tears, but he jerked his head away. He wanted to be left alone, but wouldn't move his hands from his stomach. Katara moved his head back towards hers, his eyes now closed.

"Aang, open you eyes."Aang shook his head.

"Aang, open your eyes" Katara said sweetly. Aang opened his eyes, looking at the bottom of the saddle, looking sad, hurt, depressed, and upset.

"Ok now Aang, look at me" said Katara. Aang shut his eyes and turned his head. He couldn't bear to look at her, not so soon.

"Aang, turn your head back." Her hand dropped from his chin. He turned his head again, facing the ground.

"Open you eyes now." Aang opened his eyes and stared at the ground, eyes stinging painfully.

"Now look at me." Aang looked at her ocean blue eyes, then quickly away.

"What can't you look at me?"asked Katara.

"You hurt me"he whispered, beginning to cry again. Katara pulled him close, leaning his head against his shoulder. Aang pushed away, not wanting to be near her. He looked up, seeing the sun was setting, casting an endless shadow over the land. He slowly moved his arms to hugging his knees. He whimpered softly, realizing he had just pushed away his one comfort. Katara had finally realized it; Aang was scared of the dark. He was next to her because he was scared, he didn't want to talk because he thought Katara and Sokka would make fun of him.

"Oh Aang, don't worry. It's ok to be afraid of the dark" said Katara.

"What! Aang's afraid of the dark" said Sokka, almost laughing. Aang looked at him, glaring then began to cry again. He soon began to cough, falling onto his side.

"Sokka! Do something!"cried Katara, Aang's face turning red.

"On it!"cried Sokka happily, slapping him.

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Chapter 12 of 17...Who thinks Jet snuffed it in Lake Laogai(sp)? I think he did, 3 character deaths! (Yue, Zhao and Jet)

Please R and R. But don't even start to say how 'this whole chapter is pointless.' I really dont give if t is pointless, I like it because it's sad fluff.