Why did Aang ask Bumi that question? What will Zuko and Katara do now?

Chapter 3:

Attempted murder!

Aang came back to the group.

"Where did you go?" Zuko asked.

"I don't talk to vampires." Aang said, stomping into his tent.

"What's his problem?" Zuko asked.

"He's probably mad that you stole Katara off him." Sokka suggested.

"He's not going to get me back!" Katara snapped.

"It's ok, Katara." Zuko said, putting his arm around her.

"It's late." Katara said. "We should get to bed." Everyone went to their tents, exchanging good nights to each other. Zuko kissed Katara.

"Good night, Katara." He said, softly. They both went into their tents.

***

The hawk flew through his door. Aang opened the canister and read the letter:

To Aang,

The nearest sea is Shan Sheni. It's a ten minute walk. Here are the directions: ………………………………....................

Have a nice journey, from Bumi

Aang memorised the directions and went into stage 2 of his plan.

***

Zuko heard someone calling him from outside of his tent. He got up and went to see. It was Aang.

"Zuko," Aang said, sincerely. "I've come to say sorry." Zuko stared.

"What?" Zuko asked.

"I'm saying sorry." Aang repeated. "I shouldn't have talked to you like that. Maybe I could take a walk with you and have a talk."

"Ok." Zuko considered. "Sounds good."

"I know exactly where to go." Aang smiled. "We'll go, just after breakfast."

"Agreed." the vampire replied. They said their good nights and Aang went back to bed. Zuko, being a vampire, didn't go to sleep and just sat down and continued playing four nations.

***

Aang walked outside to see the group having breakfast.

"Good morning." Toph said to him.

"Good morning, Toph!" Aang said, cheerily. Katara was serving breakfast. Then, she noticed.

"Zuko, aren't you going to eat anything?" She asked.

"I don't eat." He replied. "I drink blood, remember."

"Oh yeah!" She smiled. He laughed and went over to her.

"You're so forgetful." He laughed. She kissed him.

"Uh, I don't mean to interrupt," Toph said. "But, can we keep the mushy stuff to the bare minimum? I'm trying to eat without being sick."

"Don't spoil it, Toph." Aang noted. "It's their relationship."

"Thanks Aang." Katara smiled.

***

Aang led Zuko into the woods. They were going to talk.

"So," Aang started. "What do see in Katara?"

"Well," Zuko replied. "She's kind, funny, brave, passionate, compassionate… The list goes on forever."

"Is she a good kisser?" Aang pushed.

"Yeah. She is." Zuko told him, truthfully.

"Could you live without her?"

"No."

"Could she live without you?"

"I don't think so."

"Has she ever said anything about me?"

"No. Never."

"Please don't suck her blood."

"I won't. I can promise you that."

A few moments later, they arrived at the beach. It was calm and quiet. They walked to the edge of the pier.

"It's so cold." Aang commented. "I'm going to go get some wood so we can start a fire." Aang raced off. Zuko stared into the dark ocean. The water would kill him if he fell in. Did Aang say he was cold? He thought. It's summer! What's going on?

***

Aang hid behind a tree. Final stage. He waved his hand and conjured some air. He pushed it towards Zuko. The blast would push the vampire into the water. He would die and Katara would be his again!

***

Zuko looked out across the ocean. The sun wasn't that nice. Suddenly, something blasted against him. Zuko toppled, head first, into the icy sea water. The coldness swept around him. The water would kill him! His eyes were turning from gold to grey. How could he shout for help? What would Katara do if she found out he was dead? He had to get out… somehow…

***

Toph stood up.

"Can you feel that?" She asked.

"Nope." Suki replied.

"What's wrong?" Katara asked.

"Someone drowning!" Toph yelled. "I can feel the vibrations through the earth."

"But who?" Sokka asked. "Aang could get himself out, but…"

"Zuko!" Katara cried. She raced into the forest.

"Wait!" Toph called "I'm coming too!" Toph sprinted after Katara.

"We are too!" Suki called, dragging Sokka with her into the woods.

***

Aang watched from behind the tree. His plan was working! Suddenly, he heard a twig snap. Aang jumped up the tree and sat on the top. He'd watch from above.

***

Katara, Toph, Sokka and Suki broke through the last of the brambles. Shan Sheni was beautiful. Katara ran to the edge of the wooden pier. She looked into the ocean and gasped. There was Zuko, not moving or anything. Katara dived into the water and carried Zuko out. His eyes were a very light grey.

"oh my god!" Suki gasped.

"Is he dead?" Sokka asked.

"No. Just unconscious. Could you pass me your meteorite sword, please Sokka?" Katara asked him.

"Why?" He wondered.

"No time to explain." She mumbled. He passed it to her. She put the blade to her wrist and slashed. Blood poured from the wound. Suki's eyes were wide with shock. So were Sokka's.

"So, now Zuko's dead, you decide to become an emo?" He gaped. Katara gave Sokka a cold look. She decided not to answer and got on with what she had to do. She put her wrist on Zuko's mouth. Suki and Sokka then realised what she was doing. The blood wake Zuko up. Suddenly, Zuko's light grey eyes started returning to their usual gold. Zuko sat up and looked around. He saw Sokka and Suki, still gaping, like Zuko had just awaken from the dead. Technically speaking, Zuko was the living dead. Then, he saw Katara. He hugged her.

"Thank you, Katara." He whispered to her.

"I'm just glad you're alive." She whispered back.

***

Aang cursed. Why did Katara come? She always gets in the way! Aang sighed and he walked out from behind the tree and put on his 'OMG! What happened?!' face.