A/N: Hey peoples! Sorry I haven't updated I'm just getting ready for my friend's quince! I'm pt. of her court thingy so YAY! Okay just to remind you guys this story is AU! The characters have different personalities, ages, etc... Anyways hope you like the third chapter!

Fire is red,

Water is blue,

Katara likes Zuko,

And he likes her too :D

Chapter 3- Confusion and Chaos

"Sokka, what's the matter?" I asked concerned with the way my normally cheerful brother was acting.

"Nothing." He grumbled keeping his eyes on the floor.

"Sokka. I'm your sister, I know when something's wrong. You can tell me anything." I said sincerely.

"It's Suki." He said finally. "I don't know what I did wrong, but she's been avoiding me. I've tried to talk to her a couple of times but she's always with this other guy: talking to him, dancing with him...giving him nicknames..." He trailed off.

"Really? That doesn't sound like something she would do." I said frowning.

"I know and I really like her sis. And I-I didn't think I'd feel this way about someone else after what happened with Yue, especially so soon." He said dropping his head into his hands.

"Well, maybe I could talk to her." I offered hesitantly.

His head snapped up to look at me "What?"

"I'll go talk to her." I said matter-of-factly "Don't worry Sokka we'll figure this out."

"Thanks Katara!" He jumped up and gave me a huge platypus bear hug. I laughed breathlessly and patted his back.

"Well, what are you waiting for?" He exclaimed impatiently. "Go find her!"

"Okay, Okay I'm going." I said rolling my eyes but smiling none the less.

It was good to have Sokka back to normal.

"Thanks a lot Michio." I said gratefully accepting the drink he handed me.

"Anytime Suki. So your from Kyoshi Island"

"Originally, but me and my family moved to Ba Seng Sai where I'm living now." I replied taking a sip of the red liquid.

"I'll bet It was a very extrodinary island." He said pulling out a chair for me to sit.

I smiled at him and sat in the seat "Yes it was. The village part where I lived was on the edge of the forest. The trees and animals there were amazing. My bedroom was up off the ground on the second floor and overlooked the whole village." I said wistfully.

"You miss home." he stated. It wasn't a question.

I blushed remembering what he was listening.

"Yes but I like my home in Ba Seng Sai also. And do you live in the Earth kingdom?"

"Yes. I live in one of the smaller cities outside of Ba Seng Sai."

"Suki." Someone said from behind me. I turned around to see Katara approaching me and smiling curiously. I ground my teeth together.

"Hello Katara." I greeted her forcing a smile onto my face.

"So who's your friend?"

"Oh. This is Michio."

"Hi I'm Katara. Do you find If I steal Suki for a moment?" Katara asked Michio.

"Of course as long as you return her to me." He said winking at me.

I didn't know whether to blush or to grimace...I think I did both.

Katara pulled me away from him then turned to face me her expression serious.

"Why are you talking to him?" She demanded.

"...Cause I like him..." I lied easily not making eye contact with her.

"She's lying." Toph said suddenly coming up from behind Katara.

"What happened to Sokka? I thought you liked him hmmm?" She asked crossing her arms.

"I have no Idea what your talking about."

"Liar." Toph said again smiling evilly at me.

"Okay! Okay! Fine, I do like Sokka! He's handsome, nice, and really funny!"

"Then why are you ignoring and choosing Michio over him?" She asked exasperated.

"Because he's your boyfriend!" I yelled throwin my arms in the air in frustration.

Katara gaped at me. "W-What?" She stuttered "You think I'm Sokka's girlfriend?!?" Then she burst out laughing.

I narrowed my eyes at her and turned to walk away but she grabbed my arm.

"Suki...Sokka's not my boyfriend." She said looking me directly in the eyes.

"But I saw you guys talking and he held your hand and you kissed his cheek." I said pointedly. Was Katara lying to me? But that doesn't make any sense...

"He's my brother." She said finally.

Now it was my turn to gape at her.

"Yeah I guess you just got the wrong impression or something. But I think you should go talk to him."

"Oh My God I am such an idiot! I'm sorry Katara!" I gasped feeling like a total fool.

"You don't need to apologize to me."

"Of course! I'm going to find him right now!" I said

"But wait what about Michio?" She asked glancing back at him.

Oh yeah that's right I forgot about him...

"Eh, he was kinda a creeper anyways." I said waving my hand dismissively and walking away.

"Hey Sweetness wanna go help me spike the punch?" Toph asked smiling deviously.

"Uh...I'll pass on that one. I'll just go find somewhere quiet to relax after all that drama." I heard Katara say making me grin.

I have the best friends ever.

I ripped another small piece of bread off the loaf and tossed it lazily into the water watching the turtle ducks dive down after it. With a short sigh I leaned back against the bench and stared up at the sky remembering when Azula showed me her way of feeding the Turtle ducks...

"Azula what are you doing?"

"Feeding the animals. What does It look like I'm doing?" She said sarcastically.

"But you don't have any bread." I pointed out.

"Bread Schmead. I can use...this!" She said picking up a smooth gray stone.

"Here little duckies." She called throwing the rock at it.

Luckily she was only five and didn't aim very well...

I shook my head at my sisters antics. Somehow she had changed from a mischievous little kid to a spiteful teenager. Finally some peace and quiet.

A breeze blew through the garden making me shiver. I heated up my body temperature to a more comfortable one. I can't believe uncle made me have this celebration. All it is is a bunch of nobles sucking up to me and girls throwing themselves at me because they know I'll be Firelord one day.

One of the Turtle ducks pulled on the sleeve of my shirt and looked up at me with he's beady little eyes. I offered the last bit of bread to him and he snatched it out of my hand and went back into the pond. Just as I was about to lean back against the bench I heard light footsteps heading this way. Was it mother? She and I and the only one's that come out here. I looked up curiously. But It wasn't Ursa who stepped out into my view. It was a girl. I stared at her from where I sat hidden by a bush. How did she get over here? She wasn't a servant. I could tell that easily by looking at her. She was too graceful and light on her feet...and as much as I hated to admit it...she was pretty too. Her back was faced away from me as she crouched down on her knees and held out her hand over the water. Was she feeding the Turtle ducks? I leaned around the bush to get a better look not knowing that I was kneeling in mud. The ground under me shifted and I lost my balance.

"Damnit" I growled falling into the freezing waters of the pond.

A/N: YAY Zuko and Katara...Well Zuko finally first sees Katara! Read an Review! And please NO FLAMES! It makes me sad and depressed all day :(