"I'm sorry," Zuko said, his voice sad and sincere. Katara didn't belive him. She could never believe him, not after what he had done.

"Liar!" She yelled. Her arms were raised in a defensive stance, and she refused to let her guard down.

"Katara," he pleaded, saying he name in a way he never had before. "Please, let me explain."

She shook her head.

He took a step closer. She took two back.

"I made a mistake," he went on, despite her not wanting an explanation.

"A mistake? That wasn't a mistake! A mistake is an accident, something you don't want to have happen!"

"I might have thought it was right at the time, but now I realize I was wrong! Pleae, just… give me another chance," he begged, not even trying to disguise his desperation.

"You don't deserve a second chance!"

They had continued walking the entire time, and Katara found her back pressed against rough tree bark. She had been cornered.

"I've changed, I promise," Zuko reached hie hand out toward her cheek. Before his fingers could even brush against her skin, she sent the water from within the tree flying straight at him. It hit his stomach hard, leaving him breathless and on his back.

She turned and ran, never looking back.

His promise was empty; he would never change. And she would never forgive him.


Author's Notes: Written before 312 was aired, and probablt not very creative. xP Well, whatever... I'm still kinda happy with it.

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Disclaimer: I do not own 'Avatar' or any of its characters.