1Hey everybody. I hope you all haven't lost interest in my story. Some things have been going on lately and it made me really depressed and I cannot write AT ALL when I'm feeling depressed. I'm really sorry for the very long wait! I'm going to try my best to finish this story (which will probably end around chapter 17 or 20) so I can get started on Zuko's journal :huge smile: Anyway, please enjoy this chapter and don't forget to review!
Chapter 10Dear Journal,
I really hate myself right now. Really. I have done the most stupidest, Sokka-like thing in my entire life, and I don't think I could ever forgive myself for it. I'm sure you want to hear what happened, Journal, so let me explain.
It was sometime last night and I couldn't sleep so I started doodling on some of my paper. Doodling about what, you ask? I'll just say this: it included hearts, arrows, and a certain boy's name with a fiery attitude. Yeah, I think that clears it up pretty well. So anyway, I heard a loud noise followed by the ship creaking and rocking slightly from side to side. I jumped from my bed (if you would call such a rickety thing that), and opened my cell door. You see Iroh left it unlocked in case I might need to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night or something. I was a little scared first, with all the men on board, but Shing agreed to watch me tonight so I didn't have to worry.
When I stepped out of the cell, I saw Shing asleep, snoring, and about to fall off his chair. I smiled and tiptoed away. As I stepped into the hallway, I looked both ways to see if anyone else was up that heard the noise. The hall was dark and quiet. I softly closed the door and ran to the end of the hallway where the stairs to the deck was, of course careful not to make any noise. I rushed up the stairs and opened the door slightly so I could poke my head out to see what was going on. What I saw made me drop my mouth right open. It was Aang and Sokka! Aang was already on the ground scanning the deck to see if anyone had saw him when he spotted me. His face lit up, his frown turned into a wide grin, and he almost jumped into the air as he yelled, "Katara! Guys, it's Katara!" The words 'guys', at the time, didn't ring any bells and I ignored it. I pushed the door opened completely and ran to greet them. Aang gave me a big hug and grinned as he said, "Sorry for taking so long, Katara! We ran into a couple of things on the way here…" I raised an eyebrow and looked up to see another figure standing beside Sokka. She was short, wearing green, had cloudy gray eyes, and her arms were crossed. "Who's…?" I started but didn't finish. "There's no time for introductions. We have to go, before Zuko or anyone else sees us!" Sokka said hurriedly, even though he looked relieved and happy. I nodded and climbed in Appa's saddle while Aang settled on Appa's head. Aang said, "Yip-Yip!" and we were off. It was after introductions and catching up when I realized something was wrong.
I forgot my journal.
All of the sudden I burst out saying, "OH MY GOSH!" Everyone looked at me, and I laughed a bit trying to cover up. "You know what? I'm hungry. Let's eat." I reached for some food and stuffed some fruit in my mouth. Everyone (especially Toph who was looking at me with one eyebrow raised and a 'What the heck?' look on her face) was staring at me.
So, New Journal, that's why I hate myself right now. I got to go since Aang is about to wake up. Good night.
Katara
Dear Journal,
Good morning, Journal. I realize my last entry was a bit rushed, but I didn't have anytime really to write every down. I couldn't sleep last night at all, and I can't help but have this empty feeling in my gut. You would think I'd be happy I'm with my family again, but I'm not. Don't get me wrong, I love being with Sokka and Aang and even Toph, but something just seems to be missing, and I don't know what.
I wonder what Zuko's doing right now. No doubt he noticed I'm missing, but I'm more worried if whether he found my diary or not. Maybe Iroh found it and is keeping it safely hidden from Zuko. Or maybe Shing found it when he woke up! Oh no. If Shing ever saw what I wrote in that journal… I can't imagine what I'll do. Shing would never tell on me like that though. At least I hope not. No, I don't think he will—after all, he's the closet friend I had on that ship. Iroh was good company, but he always thought something was going on between Zuko and I. He wish…
Anyway, today we landed around noon on abandoned island. I rejoiced in having stepped on land in nearly a month—solid ground never made me so happy. I went looking for fruits for camp (with Sokka accompanying me, in fear I might get kidnapped again), went swimming in the ocean, and practiced Waterbending some more. It was pretty much a boring day. Nothing compared to a day relaxing on the deck of Zuko's ship talking to Iroh or Shing, eating delicious meals, meditating with Zuko (if he let me, you know), or exploring the ship.
Sigh.
Looks like I'm going to have to find something else to do.
Katara
Dear Journal,
Toph is a very obnoxious girl, and I'll tell you why, Journal.
1) She NEVER helps with setting up/ packing up camp. She just gets her stuff, hop on Appa, and don't bother to offer to help.
2) She is the LAZIEST person next to Sokka I know!
3) Being Aang's Earthbending teacher and all, I know she has to a bit strict, but she takes it to a whole new extreme! She puts down Aang everyday instead of encouraging him!
And 4) She has no respect for others! She called me an Ice Queen! I ask you, Journal, HOW AM I AN ICE QUEEN!
Little brat. She reminds me of Zuko.
Katara
Dear Journal,
It seems Little-Miss-Bite-Me still didn't cool off. I'm willing to start over and give each of us a chance to change our first impressions of each other, but when I tried to apologize, Toph just ended up saying something smart and storming off. She said Instead of changing her first impression of me, I'd be better off changing my hairstyle because it's so ugly. Sokka laughed, which made me even more frustrated, and Aang tried cooling every down by telling a joke. Nobody laughed, except Sokka. Toph stormed off somewhere in the forest. Sokka wiped the tear from his eyes, still giggling. I stomped away to the coast so I could waterbend. And Aang tried telling another joke. Today wasn't a very good day, as you can see.
I almost wish I were back in Zuko's ship. Almost.
Katara
Took me almost 2 weeks to write this, and it still seems crappy. Writer's Block is a real ass, and I hate it. Expect oneshots from me in the future to get my creative juices flowing again. Please go easy on me. I split Zuko and Katara up for a reason. Much fluffiness (but not too much) to go around in the future. But, for now, let's make them wait. ;)
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