Summary: Bending. What's that? There was no such thing. Until now. Recently, Ozai, a scientist that researches supernatural controls of the elements, discovered four teenagers who were gifted with such powers. Zuko – a teen who discovers he can bend flames to his will. Katara – a teen that discovers her powers over the oceans, rivers and lakes a little too late. Aang – a teenage monk who discovers he has the ability to control air. Toph – a blind, yet powerful teenager who possesses the mastery to manipulate the earth as well as having the aptitude to sense even the slightest seismic activity.
Disclaimer: I do not own Avatar: The Last Airbender.
A/N: Yes, I haven't updated in months. BTW, Happy New Year! Anyways, that's because I got kinda over-obsessed with Twilight then I only felt like writing Harry Potter. But I've come back. Couldn't think of anything to write, either so suggestions would be nice. Thanks for those who did review.
Bending Origin
Chapter 9
By xAvatarLovex
Zuko's P.O.V.
I woke with sweat everywhere.
I saw, and remembered, what happened in last night's dream…insight.
And I didn't know what to do. How is it possible to link Toph's mine with ours so she could hear what was happening as well? How did Katara and I do it in the first place?
I got out of bed with a headache.
Wow. A headache this early in the morning. That's got to be a first.
Well, apart from hangovers.
I needed to talk to Katara and Toph and soon. We needed to link ourselves so we could communicate in dreams then talk about our plans to defeat Ozai.
And to make sure this was never written down since Sokka would have a chance of finding it if it was.
I quickly took a shower and changed before making my way downstairs.
Saturday. Finally.
We got a choice of pancakes or toast. With fruit. I honestly did not feel like eating, however so I decided to just eat a pear.
I went back upstairs to find Katara on the stair case. With Aang.
I froze and debated on whether I should ask to talk to her or not. I chose a simple, "Good morning Katara, Aang. How was your sleep? I had a rather interesting dream last night. Very informative. Wish it was real." I hope Katara understood what I meant. And wishing it was real. Well, the Toph bit.
I saw a tiny smile on her lips before I walked pass them and made my way to my room.
Once there, I lay on my bed thinking about what had happened in the last few days. The dreams. Katara. Ozai. Aang. Katara. More Katara. War. How we could be going to war. Ozai's money. Ozai's power. Strategies to win the war. Katara. What would happen if I lost Katara. The impossibility of losing Katara. How what Toph could do could help. A bit more on the sexiness of Katara. The chances of us winning…three teenagers against someone who had money, power and lots of goons. Basically, more on the war, how we were to win it and mostly Katara.
I couldn't live without that girl.
Didn't know how I did it before.
I wish I had her from the beginning. Then Aang wouldn't be all over her.
Slowly, I was starting to get a headache.
I glanced up at the clock. It was eleven already. I groaned and got up, fed my pets and went downstairs for an early lunch. Sometimes I regret buying those pets. What would I do with them? Just leave them there making noises because they were hungry if I was to escape this place? Surely someone would notice the noise after a while. Even if it was a soundproof room.
I guess I could put a notice on my door saying something along the lines of 'Do Not Disturb' 'Busy. Disturb at Your Own Risk' or something because people didn't like me that much in the first place anyways.
Well except for Katara. And maybe Toph. But, it seemed like the guys hated me.
I sighed, made a quick sandwich, of which I ate then went back to my room and lay there until four at which time I went and did the testing but I tried to be as weak as possible.
No clue how that would help us except for maybe catching the other people by surprise.
Sokka continuously gave me weird looks because of my lousy bending. Katara wasn't so good herself today but it seemed genuine. Her mood was not in her usual cheerful self mood but more like why can't it just be over with? mood.
Well, then again ,I wouldn't be overly surprised seeing as she was stuck with Aang, whom she disliked strongly, and couldn't be with me, whom I think she would prefer much more.
Suddenly, an idea occurred to me. It was the perfect time to "accidentally" put Aang on fire. If Katara liked him even the slightest bit, she would save him.
Of course, I would reign the flames so they don't actually touch him. And make arm movements and say that I couldn't control the flames.
This idea was good but would Katara get mad?
Yes.
Would she approve?
No.
Would she approve if I told her I did it for her?
Most likely not.
But I was willing to take the chances.
So I did.
"Aahh!" I cried before swinging my arms wildly and landing the flames on Aang.
"Oh, no! I can't control them!" I cried.
A worried look formed on Katara's face as Aang started screaming in pain because of the heat.
I kept moving my arms, controlling the fire so it would not touch him but I saw Katara's face. She was a nice person. Even if that person had caused her grief, she would save him. I sighed.
May as well rein the fire in before he goes all 'Oh, you're my hero!' on Katara.
But then, I didn't because if Katara was a hero, maybe he wouldn't treat her so badly.
Katara lifted some water from her pouch and smothered the flames with them.
"Zuko!" she cried. I knew by her tone that she knew that was on purpose.
"Sorry," I said, but not with shame in my voice.
I had made sure some burns were on Aang's clothes just to make it somewhat believable. Well, to Sokka anyways. Ozai didn't need to know of any of our weaknesses, especially how much I hated Aang.
And I had a feeling Katara would be giving me a stern talk soon. In the next dream we share, most likely.
"Heyy, Toph? Can I talk to you privately for a sec?" Katara asked and I knew she would be telling her about Ozai and the plan.
"Yeah, sure," the girl replied.
"Um, can I talk after that?" I asked, having this feeling that she would say no.
"She will," Katara answered for her because she knew that after her talk Toph would talk to me.
"Okay, I'll be in my room when you guys are done." With that, I left and made my way back to my room, leaving a fuming Aang behind.
A/N: So how will Toph take the news? Will Toph be added to their dreams? Your choice. Review to tell me what you want to happen. I have no solid plan for this story although there are certain things that must happen. Answer the questions above to give me ideas and majority rules! If lots of people want Toph to take the news badly, then so be. I might just do that. If you guys don't want Toph to be added to Zutara's dreams, I won't add her. Actually, I might. Depends on you guys.
Please review. And if you like Harry Potter and Dramione check out my story 'Partners to Lovers'.
Chapter 11 is out, hopefully, this or next week. Maybe today. =)
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-xAvatarLovex