Hello everyone! Here's chapter 3.
Chapter 3
Dear Journal,
Ever since yesterday when Zuko and I experienced that… unusual encounter, he'd been acting grouchier than usual. It must be one of those 'boy' things. Speaking of unusual, Iroh has been giving me knowing smiles lately. When I asked him why he was giving me those looks, he grinned and said, "I know what happened yesterday." I blushed and said, "Well, it was an accident. What, do you honestly think I want to see that Prince half nude?" What a bad thing to say. Especially with Zuko's crew walking around, who all stopped to look at me. Iroh started laughing, which made me even more embarrassed. And to top it all off, I'm having dinner with them again tonight.
Where are Sokka and Aang?
Katara-------------------------------
Dear Journal,
Dinner was unbearable. With Iroh trying not to laugh at me, Zuko refusing to make eye contact, and his crew smirking at me, I didn't think I'd make it through the night. That Prince, he's ruining me life! It's bad enough I saw him with only a towel on!
At least I had a good meal.
Katara------------------------------
Dear Journal,
While I was walking down the corridor to the washroom, I bumped into Zuko. Literally. He seemed to be rushing somewhere and he knocked me down on the floor. Scowling, he reached down, grabbed my hand, and pulled me up saying, "Watch where you're going, water peasant." I frowned. "Excuse me?" I snapped. "You bumped into me! And I have a name! It's Katara!" I told him my name before but I felt the need to remind him. He ignored me and said, "Watch it next time, water peasant." Then he walked away. I stood in my spot, counting to ten before I continued to walk to the washroom.
I thought Princes were supposed to be sweet and handsome and charming. Zuko was anything but. Well, maybe he was a tad bit handsome…. What am I thinking? Have I completely lost my mind? I'm beginning to think someone tainted my food.
Katara------------------------------------
Dear Journal,
I thought I lost you, journal. I've been searching all day, but it seems you've been under my cot the whole time. But I know I left you under my pillow. Perhaps you fell? Anyway, I have great news!
I heard from Iroh we are stopping at a port somewhere in the Earth Kingdom! This could be my one chance to escape! We get there by noon tomorrow.
Katara----------------------------------------------
Dear Journal,
I fear I'm on even worse terms with Zuko. True, I managed to sneak off the ship, but here's what happened afterward:
I took a second to breathe in the fresh air of the Earth Kingdom before moving swiftly. There wasn't that many Fire Nation soldiers about, seeing as most of them either stayed on the ship drinking ale in the break room or went with Iroh or Zuko to shop. I crept around the ship until I was sure I was safe to run for it. I ran for my life, not bothering to take one last look at Zuko's ship. I came upon a merchant shop and stopped, thinking the owner may be willing to help me. I just had to look to my right and witness some girl flirting with the Prince. I don't know why I felt the sudden urge to go up to that red headed girl and slap her so hard her teeth would fall out, but I felt like I should. It's not like I'm courting Zuko or anything.
Well, Zuko turned his head and looked over where I was. His eyes widen and that girl gave me a nasty look, in which I returned right back to her with as much attitude. Zuko scowled and started to walk toward me. I muttered a curse as I started to run. I wasn't fast enough. Zuko caught up with me and scolded me. "What do you think you're doing?" He yelled. "I'm taking you back to the ship!" I would've put up a fight but there was no water around. And I couldn't fistfight Zuko. So he lifted me up and over his shoulder and carried me off to the ship.
Once we made it back to my cell, he dropped me on the rickety cot and I was sure the thing was going to collapse. He frowned at me and said, "I'll talk to you later. One of my men will come back to get you." And without waiting for me to answer, he left the cell slamming the door, and making sure it was locked.
I only have one question: Why did I feel so jealous when I saw Zuko with that girl?
Katara------------------------------------
Dear Journal,
I am very angry. And you can guess about whom.
Zuko.
Yesterday night, Zuko sent one of his soldiers to escort me to the Mediation Room to speak with him. Our talk went something like this:
"What do you want with me?" I asked, trying to look as ominously as I can. Zuko pointed to the chair in front of him. I stride toward the chair and sit down. I was determined not to show any fear. "I told you not to leave the ship." He said. I leaned on the arm of the chair. "And?" I asked. "And you disobeyed me!" He yelled.
"I'm not one of your servants. I don't have to listen to you."
"You may not one but you still are a water tribe peasant! Listen to your superiors!"
"You are not my superior!"
"Well I don't see you being descended from a line of royalty!"
"Even if I was, I still wouldn't show respect to a spoiled, arrogant, brainless, obnoxious Prince like you!"
That made him even angrier. The room heated up and I started to sweat a little. And before I could stop myself, I blurted out, "At least I don't go around flirting with redheads instead of doing my job!" Zuko scowled even more (if that was possible) then he mouth twisted into a teasing smirk. "Why are so you so concerned about it? Are you jealous?" He asked me.
I was so shocked I couldn't even speak. How dare he accused me of being jealous! "For your information, your highness, I'm not jealous!" I snapped. "Now would you let me leave?" He stared at me for a long moment. I stared right back at him. Finally, he smirked and waved me off. "Dismiss." He said and a guard came to lead me back to my cell.
Still waiting for Aang and Sokka to rescue me.
Katara
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Nika