A/N: Happy New Year everybody! I said I was going to update next year, did I not? Onward and Upward!
Previously
"Sokka, can I talk to you?"
"Yeah, um, sure Zuko."
"This way."
"Sokka, you know about my relationship with Katara, right?"
"Yeah…"
"Well I was kinda wondering if you would uh… let me marry her. I mean, I know you're not my biggest fan, and there will be hardships with a Water Tribe Fire Lady and all, but, um, yeah."
"You do know that normally you would have to ask my dad, right?"
Yes, but I can't really afford a trip to the Spirit World right now."
"Zuko, do you love Katara?"
"Yes, I love her."
"Then I'm OK with it, but if she says no, then no is the answer, you understand?"
"Of course."
"Alright, you can marry her, but I'm not going to like it!"
"I kinda figured…"
"I guess that's that then."
"C'mon, we better get back to camp."
"Wait, about that box thingy?"
"Oh, uh, that's the necklace I made for her, you know, the Water Tribe tradition." He stuttered.
"Lemme see it!"
"It's…not very good."
"Just let me see the damn thing, Zuko. I can help you if it's really that bad. Is it finished?"
"Almost. Ok, fine, but you have to promise not to tell anybody anything about this, the proposal or the necklace!"Zuko said sternly. "Here, look at it, but I'm going back to camp so I won't hear you're laughter." He handed Sokka the box and disappeared.
"I promise… not to tell anyone today." Sokka smirked, knowing Zuko was already too far away. Then he opened the box.
"Zuko, hey, buddy ol' pal." Aang came up to Zuko grinning like a maniac.
"Oh no, not good." Zuko mumbled.
"So, Hothead, what were you talking to Snoozles about?"
"Nothing…"
"Hothead, you're heartbeat just went up a few decibels."
"Decibels?"
"It's really loud!"
"So?"
"And really fast!"
"So?"
"So you're hiding something from the rest of us."
"Toph, stop listening to my heart!"
"It's kinda hard to block out!"
"Argh!"Zuko stormed away, deeper into the forest. He walked aimlessly for a little while, just came to a rest next to a beautiful lake, which was shimmering and sparkling. He took one look at the water and closed his eyes, thinking about Katara. A sudden noise behind him made him turn around.
"Iroh, what's with Hothead?"Toph asked.
"He is going through a difficult time, Toph."
"Do you know what he was talking to Sokka about?"
"Yes, but you must go through the experience of figuring it out yourself before you truly understand the meaning of not only his visit, but his purpose."
"…"
"Do what you think you should."
"Ok, Iroh. I think I'll just coax it out of him. And I suggest stop going all 'old wise man' on us. It doesn't suit you unless it's every once in a while. You've been a little odd lately."
"Sometimes the odds bring out the evens."
"Precisely."
A/N: Ooh, what was behind Zuko? Muahahaha! I'm thinking of ending almost every chapter with some kind of cliffhanger. What do you think?
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