I'm glad everyone likes this story. Your kind reviews are what keep me going! Here's Chapter 4.
Chapter 4
Dear Journal,
Luckily, I did not have dinner with Iroh and Zuko. I ate dinner in my cell, but it was the same rich, tasty food they served me when I dined with Zuko. Later that night, Iroh stopped by to tell me they had a meeting, that's why I couldn't join them. A man named Zhao visited Zuko, and from what a gathered from Iroh about the meeting, things are not going well. This Zhao person tends to kick Zuko off his ship and take control. Iroh sounded very sad, and I can't imagine how angry Zuko looked. Although it would serve him right to get a taste of his own medicine, I still think Zuko doesn't deserve to get robbed of his own ship. But why do I care? He can probably buy a new fleet of them. Why should I worry?
Aang and Sokka are taking too long to rescue me. I see I'm going to have to take matters into my own hands.
Katara----------------------
Dear Journal,
I ate in my cell again today. But instead of one of Zuko's servants bringing the meal to me, Zuko himself did. He burst in angrily and slammed the tray down on the small table beside my cot, knocking a little food out of it. I frowned and looked at him. "Thanks a lot." I said sarcastically. Then he glared at me for a moment before storming out of my cell.
I haven't been out all day. Well once, but that was only to bathe. That Zhao guy has been here, trying to force Zuko to sell his ship. Who is Zhao and why do he want Zuko's ship? I would ask Iroh but he hasn't come by today. I'm lonely, with no one to talk to but write in this journal.
I'm so bored.
I'll say I'm starting to miss even Zuko, but I'm not that desperate. But I do miss Iroh, and his jokes. Even if he does tell proverbs that I don't really get. I'm going to take a nap.
Katara---------------------------
Dear Journal,
I was finally let out of my cell today! Zhao has left and I hope he will not be coming back! After all, he is the one who caused me to stay locked up in that crampy cell for two days.
Today I stood out on the deck and rejoiced in having the summer breeze caress my cool skin. I played Pai Sho with Iroh again, and I won three times in a row. And then Zuko had to ruin my good time by picking an argument with me on how Waterbenders are weak while Firebenders are strong and courageous. My answer was this: "If my people are so weak, then why have almost all the men in my tribe gone to fight for our rights? My people are not weak. They are courageous, merciful and more definitely more stronger than your people, my highness." Zuko scowled a bit. "How dare you insult my people!" He began but I interrupted him by saying, "How dare you insult my people? How dare you and your people destroy so many innocent lives! If the Fire Nation stoops that low, than they are obviously the most weakest." I say. I felt the hot air pouring off of Zuko by that time. I realized I've gone to far, but it was the truth.
He grabbed my arm and guided me toward the door that lead inside the ship. I tried to plant my feet down on the floor and pull away but he was too strong. "What are you taking me?" I asked. "Back to your cell," he answered gruffly. When I finally realized all that punching wasn't going to let him let go of me, I kicked him right in his knee (he wasn't wearing his armor because he just finished training), hard, but not too hard. For some reason, I didn't want to hurt him. His grip loosened and I took that advantage to pull away and run to find Iroh.
I found Iroh in the cafeteria, sipping tea. I ran up to him and said quickly, "Zuko's coming after me because I kicked him because he wanted to take me back to my cell!" Iroh looked at me confusedly before asking, "What?" Before I could answer, Zuko burst through the door and ran up to me. "Zuko, what's going on?" Iroh asked. As Zuko picked me up and lifted me over his shoulder, he answered, "This girl kicked me in my knee. I want to take her back to her cell." When Iroh asked why, Zuko stubbornly said, "Because she insulted the Fire Nation."
After that, Iroh told Zuko put me down and ended up having a talk with him, while I got to stay out longer. Prince Zuko is really starting to get on my last nerve and I'm starting to think I'll never get rescued. Do Aang and Sokka even know I'm gone?
Katara------------------------
Dear Journal,
It seems I have experienced yet another... weird encounter with the Prince. Here's what happened:
I was running in the halls, trying to get to the washroom before anyone else. You see, the other washrooms on the hall have stopped working properly, and I have to wait in a line of about ten or more burly men in order to use the toilet. So, I was running and as I turned the corner, I collided with Prince Zuko. He caught me and I fell into his strong arms. But it seems he was carrying a scroll in his hand and he dropped it to catch me. The scroll rolled under his foot and he lost his balance, thus falling backwards on the floor. I ended up on top of him, our faces inches apart. And to make matters worst, Iroh just had to come strolling by. He saw us and said grinning, "Fine, do want you want. But I just hope none of the crewmembers don't walk by ." Zuko's face turned as red as a cherry and I bet mine did too. Iroh continued to walk by whistling innocently. I refused to look at Zuko as I stood up and dusted my skirt off. He picked up his scroll and walked off. I walked the opposite direction.
Why does this happen to me? Will these 'encounters' ever stop?
Katara
This has to be my favorite chapter so far. I hope you enjoyed it as well. Review please.
Nika