Arianna's POV
Over the next several weeks, Fire Lord Zuko, or Zuko as she was calling him, at least in her mind, and Arianna became good friends. One day, when both of them were free pretty much all day, they decided to have a mock duel. During the duel, Arianna wasn't paying attention for just a short few seconds and her arm got burned. She yelled in pain.
"Arianna!" Zuko exclaimed.
"I'm fine," Arianna said. She took her hand and covered it in water, and then she pressed her hand to the burn; in moments it was healed. "See, I'm fine."
"Maybe we should stop for the day," Zuko said.
"If you want," Arianna responded. She went over to get her coat and her necklace with water from the spirit oasis fell out.
"Katara had one of those, she almost used the water to see if she could heal my scar, but I'm glad she didn't, if she did, then the Avatar would still be dead," Zuko said.
"It's worth a try," Arianna replied.
"What is?" Zuko asked.
"Using the water to heal your scar," Arianna answered.
"No, I couldn't, I was just making a statement," Zuko responded.
"I insist. Wouldn't you like to be rid of your scar?" Arianna replied.
"Yes, but…I couldn't impose," Zuko said.
"Really, I insist, it's not a problem," Arianna responded.
"Well, since you insist," Zuko replied.
"Yes I do. Now lie down and close your eyes," Arianna said.
Zuko lied down on the grass and closed his eyes. Before doing anything else, Arianna felt Zuko's burn, and then she drew the water out of the vile. It hovered above her hand slightly and the small ball of water danced in circles and glowed. After a moment she pressed her hand to Zuko's eye. The water glowed brighter; Arianna closed her eyes and turned her head away. A few moments later, the glowing died down and Arianna opened her eyes, and the sight that she beheld was magnificent. *
"Oh my word…."
"What? What's wrong?" Zuko asked.
"Keep your eyes closed," Arianna answered.
"Why?" Zuko questioned.
"Just trust me," Arianna said. She helped him up and led him over to the pond. "All right, open your eyes."
Zuko opened his eyes and beheld his reflection in the pond. "Oh my word." He touched the spot where his scar had once been.
Suddenly he hugged Arianna. "Thank you so much."
"You're welcome," Arianna responded.
"ARIANNA!" Hahn's voice rang out.
Zuko and Arianna turned to see Hahn running their way.
"Hahn, what's wrong?" Arianna asked.
"I've been looking for you everywhere. Are you all right? Did he hurt you?" Hahn answered.
"No, I'm fine," Arianna said.
Hahn grabbed Arianna's shoulders and gripped them tightly. "Are you sure?"
"Yes I'm sure," Arianna responded.
He turned to Zuko. "How dare you!"
"I didn't do anything," Zuko replied.
Only then did Hahn notice that Zuko's burn was gone. "You forced her to use her water from the spirit oasis to heal your scar, didn't you?
"No, of course not," Zuko said.
"I don't believe you," Hahn responded.
"He's telling the truth, I insisted," Arianna chimed in.
"Come on Ari, let's get you home, he's deluded your thinking," Hahn replied.
"No he hasn't. I'm fine," Arianna said.
"Arianna, come on, you need to rest," Hahn replied.
"No, I don't, I'm fine," Arianna insisted.
"Arianna, come along, I'm not going to ask you again," Hahn responded.
"I'm not going with you," Arianna said.
Hahn raised his hand and smacked her across the cheek. "You don't have the right to refuse me."
"Yes I do," Arianna replied once she regained her composure. She yanked off her engagement necklace and threw it at Hahn's feet. "It's over Hahn."
Hahn picked up the necklace and destroyed it. "Fine! But you're going to regret refusing me!" Hahn stormed off.
Arianna let out a sigh.
"I'm sorry if I caused any problems," Zuko said.
"No, it's not your fault, he just blew things out of proportion," Arianna replied.
"I guess we should get going," Zuko responded.
"That probably would be best," Arianna said.
"I had a great time today, despite what just happened," Zuko replied.
"Me too," Arianna agreed.
She immediately headed home. The moment she walked in her father wrapped her in a bear hug.
"Are you all right? How bad did he hurt you? Don't worry Ari, Fire Lord or not I'll make that Fire Nation scum wish he were never born."
A/N: I hope you all liked this chapter and thank you all for continuing to read.
*: I don't know if this can really happen since you don't get to see it in the show, but for the purpose of the story, it's possible.
K drama queen: Yeah, I hate Hahn too, but I'm trying to keep his personality the same as it was in the show. You're right, he doesn't have any self-respect or respect for others, and this chapter just adds to that. Thanks for reviewing and I hope you liked this chapter.
Until next time!
~Forest Princess