I kinda realized something. I keep adding random things into this story, things that I don't even think of before i start writing. Example, this chapter was just thought of, the finding of Kaskae was randomly thought of, things like that. I promise, this will be the last one. I've just always wanted a little fight between a water tribe guy and Zuko. *Spoiler* My bad :P Anyway, hope you like it, please review.

Disclaimer: I do not own ATLA

It was a strangely warm day for a couple of waterbenders in the South Pole. Naoki and Katara were practicing so hard, they decided to take their parka's off after an hour of training.

"You. . .kinda got it that time." Katara tried to smile reassuringly, but failed because Naoki dropped her stance with a heavy sigh.

"Face it Katara," Naoki wiped her forehead of any sweat. "I'm not going to get this move, it's too complicated for me."

It was a difficult move to learn, even Katara had trouble with this trick, but she mastered it after a while. It was turning snow, into water, into ice, and then reverse the trick back into snow. Useful if you're trying to halt any attacks in a snow storm.

"Face it ladies," A teenage boy leaned against one of the traditional totem poles, smirking with the rest of his comrades. "fighting is for boys, and for boys only."

"According to my brother, fighting is a man's thing," Katara retaliated with a smirk. "but it would make sense, since you're always acting like children."

His smile fell. "Listen here waterbenders," He stood straight and walked up to Katara, getting into her face. When he was closer, Katara recognized him as Hahn, Yue's ex-fiancé. "us men need food, and the only way to get that is if you women, cook it for us."

The rest of his crew nodded in agreement. "Who says we can't do both? My partner doesn't need me to cook, he has his own people to do it for him. I've been cooking and cleaning for my brother ever since we've lost our mother, so don't tell me to start my duties, I already have my own and I don't need you pigs to choose for me."

Hahn was about to shout again, when a new voice interrupted right behind him. "Is something wrong Katara?" Hahn turned around, preparing to chew that person out, but froze when he saw Zuko standing there with his arms crossed over his chest and a frown on his face.

Katara inwardly grinned. "Nothing sweetie, we're just having a civil conversation that's all." Katara waved her hand around, playing innocent. Zuko walked around Hahn, watching him the whole time, until he stopped right next to Katara, and wrapped his arms around her waist.

Reaching on her tiptoes, Katara planted a kiss on his cheek, which seemed to anger Hahn even more. Naoki was standing on the other side of Katara, her arms now folded over her chest, and she was smiling.

"I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't talk to my girlfriend that way." Zuko said, defending Katara and Naoki, mostly Katara.

Hahn spit on the ground. "Fire Nation trash, you people think you're so great. You wouldn't be so powerful if you didn't use your bending."

"Are you baiting me?" Zuko asked, more like demanded. His grip on Katara tightened, but she knew it was out of protection.

"Depends, are you willing to fight be with nothing but weapons?" Hahn challenged, dying to fight the famous 'Fire Lord'.

Zuko clenched his hands into fists, his left hand full of Katara's shirt. He'd show this Water Tribe fool he shouldn't mess with a king. A king that is so powerful, in not just bending, but swords and other uses of fighting styles.

"I'm not afraid of fighting a mere peasant." Zuko accepted, letting go of Katara and standing straight. Katara wanted to smack Zuko's stupidity.

"Fine by me, but let's add a little something to make the challenge more interesting." Hahn casually checked his fingernails. "Something like a prize for the winner."

Zuko frowned deeper, he wasn't liking where this conversation was going. "I'm listening." But he really didn't want to, he just wanted to fight and get it over with.

"If you win, I'll leave you and your little 'girlfriend' alone. I won't criticize her bending and I won't make fun of her not fulfilling her duties as a tribeswoman." Hahn smirked, getting another idea in his head. "If I happen to win, you have to leave the South Pole, and give Katara to me."

"What?" Zuko shouted. "Are you insane?" Never in his life would he put Katara on the line like that! Never in his life would he treat Katara like an object, like property.

"I'm not a prize!" Katara shouted as well. "And never in my life would I be with someone like you!"

"Hey, I'm just making up stuff." Hahn put his hands up in defense. "If you really want your girlfriend, you'll accept it, unless you're scared you might loose."

Zuko growled, fire breathing from his mouth. Hahn was startled for a moment, but then recomposed his posture. "If you win, I'll leave Katara alone, and leave the South Pole. It's her decision whether or not she'll follow me, or stay here with her true family." Zuko compromised, sealing the deal.

Katara nearly screamed, but could only look at Zuko in fear, anger, and sadness. If he lost, he would be forced to leave the South Pole, and forced to leave her behind to fight Sakida alone. Of course, she could follow him back to the Fire Nation, but she was determined to stop Sakida first.

"Fine with me," Hahn shrugged his should held out his hand, waiting for Zuko to agree. When Zuko did take his hand, he held onto it tightly, purposely rising his body temperature in an attempt to burn the jerk. "After dinner then?" Hahn shook his hand to cool it off.

"I'll see you there."

"Prepare to finally feel defeat Fire Nation." Hahn turned, and walked off, his friends following close behind him.

Zuko watched them until he couldn't any longer. Turning, Zuko planned to go practice, but was met with two very angry waterbenders.

And what none of them were aware of, the Chief was watching the entire scene play out.

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~EZ17