Zutara, vampires and a whole lot of action!

The legend of Zutara: Fangs of fate

Chapter 1:

The nightmares and him

Katara awoke, screaming. Another nightmare. The same one, in fact, as last night. But, worse. These nightmares were giving her the creeps. She had to tell Aang.

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"Katara!" Aang cried, happily, when she walked out of her tent for break fast. The group had decided to spend a summer vacation away in the earth nation. Zuko had gone to run a few errands, so he couldn't join in.

"I wonder how Zuko's doing?" Katara mused, eating her cereal.

"Poor guy must be bored to tears." Toph pointed out.

"Are you kidding?" Sokka breezed. "He never gets bored!" Katara looked away. She missed her friend, but, she couldn't feel any more than that, could she? They were just friends weren't they? Then, why did it feel like her soul was broken in two?

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Zuko ran through the forest. She couldn't have gotten far… Zuko stopped at a tree and looked around in the clearing. He was thirsty. He hadn't drunk anything for days. He hated being this. This monster. He saw a couple of stags nearby. He would be strong enough to fight them off and he be able to go for a few more days without doing this again… Zuko weighed his choices. His sister could have set this trap or it could just be a coincidence… Suddenly, his instincts kicked in. He launched at the stags, fighting and killing them. After ten minutes had passed, he got up and continued his search for Azula. He preyed that the girl he loved was ok. Katara meant the world to him.

***

"Aang, can I talk to you a second?" Katara asked him.

"Sure." Aang replied. "Why?"

"I've been having these terrible nightmares. I can't really tell anyone else…"

"Sure!" Aang breezed. "I'll be happy to help!" Aang led Katara into his tent. Katara laid on the bed and Aang grabbed a chair.

"I want you to fall asleep and tell me what happens." Aang told her. She nodded and closed her eyes…

Katara looked down at her hands. They were covered in blood. She took in her surroundings. She seemed to be sat in a circle, but what for? Then, she saw him. Pale face, sharp fangs and black eyes, snarling. She looked in the opposite direction. There was a woman, who looked identical to him. Their eyes were locked on each other.

Zuko didn't move. Neither did the woman. Suddenly, Zuko launched forward, landing in front of Katara, trying not to smell the blood. The woman launched herself on him and they began to fight. In the end, the woman was so hurt, she ran off, faster than the wind. This bit was the worst part of the nightmare. Zuko turned, eyes still black. He'd smelt her blood and wanted it. He walked to her. Katara couldn't move. Then, he did something he'd never done before. He knelt by her.

"I'm sorry." He whispered, then killed her…

Katara screamed. Aang looked afraid.

"What happened?!" He asked fearfully. Katara explained.

"What?" Aang almost laughed. "You think Zuko's a-?!"

"No!" Katara objected. "My dream does."

"Sure you don't." Aang commented, sarcastically.

"I'm going outside!" Katara huffed. She stormed out. She saw Toph, Sokka and Suki chatting.

"I'm going for a walk." She told them and walked into the woods. It wasn't long before Katara realised she was lost. The woods were eerie. Suddenly, somebody grabbed her shoulders. Katara almost screamed, but saw nobody. Then, the person was in front of her.

"Where d'ya think yer goin', darlin'?" The man hissed, smiling, wickedly.

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Zuko's heart suddenly leapt. Katara was in trouble. His protective sense said so. Zuko made to go, but he hesitated. If he left now, the whole world would be in danger, but, if he didn't leave, Katara could die. He sprinted out of the forest, faster than the wind. He had to get there quickly.

***

Katara looked into the eyes of the man. He had black eyes and extended canines. No! Katara thought, that's impossible! You can't be! The man grabbed her shoulders.

"Let go of me, you stalker!" She screamed. He laughed.

"Hopefully, you taste better than you talk." He chuckled and opened his mouth… Suddenly, the man was knocked over. He groaned and looked up. There was a teenager, standing in front of his prey.

"Get away from her." The teenager growled, baring his own set of fangs. The man glowered.

"Who are you?!" He demanded. Katara looked at the teenager. The boy she knew, who couldn't join them because of his 'errands'.

"Zuko?" She asked, happily surprised. Zuko didn't reply.

"I said," Zuko repeated. "Get away from her!" The man shook his head laughing. Zuko sighed. He drew fire. The man stopped laughing and backed away.

"Please!" He stammered. "I-I meant no harm." With that, he ran away. Katara breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thanks Zuko." She said. Zuko turned to her and scowled.

"Don't ever," He warned. "walk into the woods on your own again!" With that, Zuko stomped off.

"OI!" Katara yelled. Zuko stopped. He didn't look any different from when he had joined their group, two years ago. Zuko sighed.

"Even though you're 16," He glowered. "You're still as stubborn as hell." She laughed.

"Are you coming back to the group?" She asked.

"No."

"Why?"

"Because."

"Because?"

"Because I said so." He turned to walk away, but she grabbed his arm.

"Please?" She said, with sadness in her eyes. He sighed.

"Ok. Fine." He gave up. Katara lead him back to the camp, his soft, golden eyes watching her all the time. I'm so glad he isn't the blood sucking monster from my nightmares she thought.

Oh, how wrong she was…