Authors Note: Thanks for the reviews! The doctors say I'll make a full recovery! I decided that Azula will be both nice and mean. Nice to your face mean behind your back. This way its showing niceness in front of Ursa and this story can have some action! But she will not be in this chapter but she will be in soon. Enjoy! P.s. Delgg7 the Iroh part for you. ;)

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The Ball: Zuko's POV

"Wow" Katara say as the open the door to reveal the ball.

The room is full of many men and women all laughing, speaking and gossiping. Then there is the table full of food which is where Sokka can be found gorging himself on Fire Nation delicacies.

"Hey Sokka." Says Katara to her brother as we walk up to the table.

"Hey Katara. Hey Zuko." He manages to get out of his mouth full of food.

"Hey." I say.

Over the years we have come to realize we will both be in Katara's life so we made a truce. At least to stay civil for Katara's sake.

"Having fun Sokka?" Katara asks as she watches him swallow his mouthful of food.

"It's okay." Sokka replies.

"I think it's out done my expectations." Katara says.

"What do you think Zuko?" Katara says.

"It's fine." I reply.

When I hear my mother begin to speak the entire room becomes quiet and she begins her speech.

"First I would like to thank all of you for coming. Now I know it's been hard with trying to stop the war but I'm glad to say we will have a new Water tribe ambassador that I know will help tremendously. So please welcome Katara of the Southern Water tribe as your new Water tribe ambassador." my mother says applauding.

When every turns to look at Katara and starts to applaud and cheer I can see a blush beginning to creep on to Katara's cheeks. When this calms down everyone turns there attention back to my mother letting her finish her speech.

"I am proud to appoint Miss. Katara. So Katara I will see you bright and early two days from now. But for now have fun and let the dancing begin!" my mother yells to everyone smiling.

A few minutes later the music begins and the men take their dates on to the floor to begin the festivities.

"Would you care to dance, Miss. Water tribe ambassador?" I say extending my hand for her to take.

"I would love to Mr. Fire Nation prince." Katara answers smiling as she takes my hand and I lead her to the dance floor.

As I place my hand on her hip she places her hand on my shoulder and we begin to dance.

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Fire Lady Ursa's POV

"Don't Katara and Zuko look good together?" Fire Lady Ursa asks.

"They always did." Uncle Iroh says.

"I mean Katara is such a nice girl and she has become such a part of this family." Ursa says.

"I agree. She has been such good influence on Prince Zuko since the day she stepped foot in this palace." Iroh says.

"I know but I can't help feeling they both care all little more than friends about each. What do you think Uncle?" Ursa asks.

Ursa says as she watches Zuko twirl Katara as she laughs and Zuko smiles.

"I believe we should let them sort it out for themselves. Now would care for a dance, Ursa?" Iroh asks smiling.

"I would, Uncle." Ursa answers as she places her hand in his.

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Zuko's POV

"That was so much fun!" Katara says as they step to the table full of food.

"It was." I say agreeing.

"Prince Zuko agreeing with me? I'm the luckiest girl in the world." Katara say laughing.

"Yes you are." I reply smirking.

"I wonder where Sokka is." Katara asks.

"I believe he's found his own entertainment." I say pointing to where Sokka is making out some green eyed girl most likely from the Earth Kingdom.

"That's Sokka." She says laughing.

"Excuse me I don't mind to intervene in your conversation. But would you like a dance?" a man asks Katara.

She looks to me as asking for permission and I nod and suddenly when she puts her hand in his I can't help but feel a tingling sensation in my stomach. Could this be jealously? No never I answer for myself as I go to get a drink.

When I return I see Katara still dancing but I watch as the mysterious man's hand drops lower than it should. At least on my terms and look over to Sokka waiting for him to realize it but he is to busy making out with that girl. Well I can't just stand her get groped by this man. So I place my drink down and walk over.

"Excuse May I cut in? Thank you." I say before he even has a chance to answer.

As I pull Katara to the balcony she begins yelling at me. As I look to the moon.

"What is your problem I was just dancing?" Katara asks infuriated I interrupted her dance.

"Besides it's rude to intervene when someone's dancing." Katara says.

"Well why did you intervene? I mean you must have a reason." She says trying to pry.

"I don't know." I say solemnly.

Thinking about what I just did but I couldn't stand seeing her with another guy lately. What was wrong with me?

"I don't know is not an answer. What came over you? You've been doing that every time a guy asks me out or looks at me or even try to talk now tell" She says being cut off by me.

When I hear her continuing on I turn around grab her shoulders and pull her towards me our lips meeting instantly. Her lips are soft and cool and feel great against mine. I begin to move my lips and she responds not long after but long enough. As our lips move together in synchronization. I can no longer breathe and have to pull away.

"Did you ever think it's because I like you more than a friend?" I say shocked I just said that.

I can clearly see the shock written on her face. By this reaction I got scared and ran through the balcony doors through the people dancing and right past my mother to my room.

Little did I know that everyone was watching me all the way as Katara stood stunned.

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