When he opened his eyes again he saw that out the window the sun was beginning to rise.

Looking over he saw Amaya sleeping only a few feet away from him and his uncle in a seated position snoring lightly against the wall. Grabbing a light red robe he stood and headed for the door.

As he walked outside he noticed that it no longer hurt to breathe and that all the beastly marks upon his body were gone, all but one of course.

When he reached the edge of the cliff his legs started to wobble and he sat on a near-by rock. Barely a minute had passed before he heard footsteps behind him and suddenly she appeared in his peripheral view. Stepping toward him Amaya noticed he was crouched over in a seated position "do you still hurt somewhere?" she asked concerned.

Taken back by her worry he blinked a few times and lowered his eyes to the ground before answering, "no, I just got tired was all". Amaya sighed quickly as relief took over her face "don't worry that's just a side effect from your body healing faster than normal, it should wear off by sometime this afternoon" she smiled and sat next to him.

He nodded in response and sighed. They sat there like that for a few minutes, not talking but just watching the sun rise. When he heard her yawn beside him, he couldn't help but to turn ever so slightly to look at her. She was obviously tired.

As the sun rose he saw that her hair had changed color slightly, when the sunlight hit it it almost had a light blue hint. He didn't have much time to wonder about the odd coloring of her hair before she stood "Well I think I'll get breakfast going, your uncle should wake up any minute" suddenly he felt a hand quickly touch his shoulder and found her blue eyes staring straight into his golden ones "please come in and join us soon, you're uncle has been awfully worried about you the past few days. I think it would be enjoyable for him to see you well and eating again". Zuko sighed and nodded his head at the girl and she quickly set back off toward the cabin.

It was late into the afternoon; the air was warm and atmosphere relaxing.

Amaya and Iroh sat at a phai-sho table enjoying a game as Iroh talked about his appreciation for the white lotus piece. Zuko, who had gained his energy back, sat in the opposite corner meditating with a few candles as he used to on his ship.

However his mediation kept getting interrupted by his uncle's loud voice and noisy clacking of the game pieces on the table. After a particularly loud slam he turned around quickly "Uncle! Must you be so loud!? Would it kill you not to slam the pieces down and talk loud enough for the earth king to hear?!" he snapped.

Amaya's eyes widened at his sudden outburst and just before Iroh had the chance to reply the door suddenly swung open revealing the one and only Azula.

Both men were suddenly to their feet within seconds, Iroh quickly stepping in front of Amaya blocking her from the princess's immediate view. "So brother… uncle. This is where you have been hiding" she said taking a few steps forward and looking around.

Suddenly a glimpse of white had caught her eye, "oh" she said noticing Amaya "and who is this?" she asked cocking her head to the side while curiously eyeing the girl. Stepping forward Zuko snapped "She's no one Azula. What do you want?" Raising an eyebrow Azula glared at her brother "No need to snap brother, we are family after all" Zuko rolled his eyes and quickly retorted "I did NOT snap" at this the princess crossed her arms "yes you did" she accused.

As brother and sister continued bickering Iroh turned to face a stunned Amaya "You know a cup of tea sounds lovely right now and this could go on for a while. Why don't you go get some water and berry's and brew me up another pot of tea while these two work things out?" Looking from Iroh's pleading expression to the loudly bickering siblings Amaya quickly took the tea pot from Iroh's hands and headed out the door.

*A little while later*

Amaya sat on the hill side watching the soldiers and the princess walk up the ramp to their dark boat at the dock. The wind lifted her hair brushing it across her pale shoulders, turning her blue eyes to the horizon ahead she noticed that the sun was setting and decided that it was probably safe to go back inside the house.

Standing up she brushed her-self off and headed for the door. Humming lightly Amaya pushed the door open and stepped inside to hear what sounded like more bickering.

Sighing to herself she found that Iroh and Zuko were indeed bickering at each other, going back and forth between them Zuko sounded hopeful as Iroh took a more cautious tone. Shrugging Amaya placed the tea pot on the table and let the two go back and forth, drifting off into her own mind.

Soon after she was suddenly startled by a loud voice and stomping, looking up she watched as Zuko passed her in an angry huff and went out the door, her skin jumping slightly at the loud slam the door made when it had shut. Taking a step toward a sighing Iroh she offered him an empty cup and asked "is he always like that?" shaking his head the old man took the cup and sat down as Amaya went to fetch the tea pot "Only on his good days".

Amaya was woken early the next morning by the sound of rustling near-by. Sitting up she yawned and rubbed the sleep from a blue eye as she searched for the cause of the rustling. Scanning the room her icy eyes finally fell on Zuko who was busy packing things in a red bag.

Iroh was awake too; his back faced to her "Nephew please try and be a bit quieter, it would be rude to wake her." Zuko gave an infamous grunt as an answer and Amaya decided it was probably time to get up.

Standing Amaya shrugged the sleep from her muscles and stepped forward brushing a strand of white hair to the side "It's ok Iroh, I am awake." She said trying to hold back a yawn.

Walking over to her own bag she pulled out a whale bone comb and started brushing her hair as she watched the men pack their bags up. It was decided last night when Zuko came back that they would both leave with Azula for the fire nation in the morning and Amaya would set off later in the day on her own departure.

Looking out at the early morning light Amaya sighed and put down the comb and walked with the boys out the door.

When they were all standing on the porch Iroh turned back to the girl thanking her many times over and wrapping her in a big farewell hug as Zuko stood looking over the sea. His arms crossed in a huff of impatience's at his Uncles extensive good bye. Pulling away Amaya kissed Iroh on the cheek and smiled before turning her attention to the huffy teen.

"Zuko?" she asked trying to get his attention, before he could react the girl had swung her pale arms around him and squeezed him tight. "I know we didn't have much time to get to know each other" she stated pulling away slightly "But I wish you good travels and I hope you find what you're looking for. Stay safe." She whispered as she pulled him in once more and almost instinctively he put his arms lightly and awkwardly around the girl, not saying a word to her. He wasnt good with social goodbyes but he didnt want to offend the girl that probably saved his life from fever either.

Amaya soon pulled away quickly "You two best be off now, don't want to miss your ride home" she stated. Both men nodded and quickly left, Amaya waved from the porch and when they were out of sight she sighed and headed back inside to finish her packing.

A short while later Amaya emerged from the small cabin with a light blue bag swung over her shoulder, she breathed in the salt air and looking to the sea hoped that Iroh and Zuko were both safely on their way back home.

Turning to walk down the path way she didn't get but a few steps before she heard running footsteps behind her, turning around she saw that there were two figures running toward her. As they came closer she recognized them "Zuko? Iroh?" she questioned as they came in distance of her.

Amaya cocked her head to the side in confusion but didn't get a chance to ask any questions before Zuko quickly grabbed her small hand and drug her along at full speed with them into the forest.

They ran like that for quite a while going deeper into the forest before they finally stopped at a river and all caught their breath.

Sitting at the edge of the water Amaya calmed her breathing and bent the water to wash her face, when she was satisfied she watched as the two men fell to their knees at the river's edge and Zuko pulled out a knife. Amaya quirked an eye brow as he took the knife to the pony tail on the top of his head and in one swift motion cut it off, staring at the lock in his hand sadly.

Blinking her eyes several times in confusion she continued to watch as Iroh did the same and they both tossed their knots of hair into the flowing river. Amaya shook her head several times overwhelmed with confusion "Ok, so WHAT in the name of La just happened?!"

However neither man made any motion to answer her question, instead their eyes just watched the flowing of the river.

A/N: Yay! I am glad that you guys are liking this story! :) Next chapter will be kinda long but will explain a lot about Amaya. Happy reading guys!