HotXbun: This chapter is a little short.

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Chapter 6 Home for The Time Being

Aang's POV

Katara and I were flying on Appa.

We landed in the middle of the tribe.

It was pathetic! So small. No men! A dump. [Avatar Extra: Look what Fire Lord Ozai did to him!]

Katara and I jumped off Appa and everybody was shocked at the sight of him.

"Katara what is that", A boy said pointing to Appa.

I remember him as the boy who was with Katara last time I saw her, Sokka.

"That 'thing' is my pet Appa", I exclaimed in anger.

No one insults my pets. [Avatar Extra: Uh oh.]

"You", Sokka said pointing a machete at me.

I held my hands up in defense.

"Your the boy who left with that Fire Nation guy", Sokka said.

Everybody gasped and I was angry.

How dare he call my father 'that Fire Nation guy'? [Avatar Extra: Double uh oh.]

"That 'guy' is Fire Lord Ozai", I yelled. "The great leader of the Fire Nation!"

"But you said he captured you", Katara pointed out.

Oh. [Avatar Extra: Smooth move Aang.]

I had to come up with something quickly.

"Um..."

Then I got the perfect idea.

I changed my composure so it looked I was about to tell a sad sap story.

"Or so I thought", I started in a dark tone.

Everybody was intrigued.

"The fire lord lied that he wanted to give me a family. And I fell for it. The moment I got onto his ship, he captured me."

Everybody gasped.

"For nearly a year I have been rotting away in Fire Nation prison..."

I changed my mood from sad to happy.

"...but thankfully, I was able to escape, and I made my way here."

When I was done, everybody clapped. [Avatar Extra: If this Fire Lord thing doesn't work out Aang you could always go into the acting.]

"How brave", Katara said in awe.

"Your amazing", a little boy said.

I saw Sokka and he looked jealous. Yay! [Avatar Extra: Aang!]

...

That night I was in my tent.

"Aang, can I come in", I heard Katara ask from outside.

"Sure", I said before she came in.

She looked nervous.

"Umm...I just wanted to say thank you", she said.

"Thank you for what", I asked.

"Thank you for saving my life", Katara confirmed.

"Well you needed it, Princess." [Avatar Extra: Uh oh. You people have got to stop getting into 'uh oh' moments!]

Katara looked angry at what I said.

"Don't call me princess", she said sternly.

"But you needed saving", I mentioned. "And princesses need saving."

"I didn't need saving", Katara stated.

"Then why are you thanking me", I asked mockingly.

"'Cause even though I didn't need it...", Katara started before gentling her tone. "...you still did it. And for that I thank you."

I looked at her in shock before turning away.

"Your welcome", I said.

Fire Lord Ozai's POV

I was looking at The Southern Water Tribe through a telescope.

The waterbender came out of the tent Aang was staying in. [Avatar Extra: That 'waterbender' has a name Fire Lord Ozai.]

Azula gasped.

"She came out alive", she exclaimed.

"He can't kill right there in the village", I said. "He must lead her away. And when he does..."

I made my hand into a flaming fist.

"...it's all over."

HotXbun: Uh oh. This will not end well.

Challenge: Tell me how you think Aang will get Katara alone.