((Zuko's P.O.V))

"Tell me where he is and I won't hurt you or your brother," I said to the water tribe girl.

"Go jump in the river!" she yelled back at me angrily. I knew idle threats weren't going to work with her so I tried reason.

"Try to understand, I need to capture the Avatar to restore something I've lost, my honor. Perhaps in exchange I can restore something you've lost." I held up her necklace that I had kept just in case I would ever need it.

"My mother's necklace, how did you get that?" she shouted implying that I was a thief.

"I didn't steal it, if that's what you're wondering. Tell me where he is," I said bargaining with her.

"No," she said still being stubborn. I narrowed my eyes as I looked back towards the raven haired girl.

"Perhaps you could tell me," I said as I circled the trapped girl. She didn't say anything as she continued to give me a blank stare. "Tell me where he is!" I shouted, my temper rising.

"You won't get anything from me," she said with a small smirk. "I would rather be burned than tell you where he is." She suddenly stuck her hand into the circle of flames as they began to burn her.

"What are you doing?" I shouted as I watched her painful expression.

"Proving how serious I am," she said as she continued to burn her skin. I quickly pulled her hand out of the flame.

"Is that boy really that important to you?" I asked angrily. She looked into my eyes as her own eyes flickered with passion.

"More important than even my own life," she said with a smile. Angrily, I pushed her away and back to the guards before breathing out a small flame of fire. I was completely frustrated. Neither one of these girls would tell me where he was, not only that but after hearing what that black haired girl said my anger seemed to rise.

"Search the woods for the boy and meet back here," I commanded the pirates.

"Fine," the captain said as he turned towards the woods. I looked back at the girl and saw that she was holding up her wounded hand, which was now quickly starting to heal.

"I'm sorry," I heard her whisper under her breath as she looked down at the ground guiltily. Which made me wonder, who is she talking to?

((Rebecca's P.O.V))

"Nice work," Zuko said as the pirates came back with Aang, Sokka, and Brianna tied up.

"I bet she slept through the whole time they were being captured," I said as I eyed Brianna and by the look on her face it seemed as though I was right.

"Aang, this is all my fault." Katara said guiltily.

"No, Katara it isn't." Aang said to her.

"Yeah, it kind of is." Iroh and I said at the same time.

"Give me the boy," Zuko ordered the pirates.

"You give us the scroll," the captain said just as sternly.

"You're really gonna hand over the Avatar for a stupid piece of parchment!" Sokka asked the captain in confusion.

"Don't listen to him!" Zuko said as he pointed towards Sokka. "He's trying to turn us against each other."

"Your friend is the Avatar?" the captain asked as he looked down at Aang with disbelief.

"Sure is, and I'll bet he'll fetch a lot more on the black market then that fancy scroll." Sokka said trying to persuade the pirates.

"Shut your mouth, you water tribe peasant!" Zuko said his temper rising.

"Yeah, Sokka, you really should shut your mouth." Aang said completely agreeing with Zuko but he didn't listen and continued with his plan.

"I'm just saying, it's bad business sense. Just imagine how much the Fire Lord would pay for the Avatar. You guys would be set for life!"

"Keep the scroll! We can buy a hundred with the reward we will get for the kid," the captain said to Zuko. "And we'll be taking the water princess and her Earth Kingdom partner with us," he said as he looked over towards Brianna then at me. I could see Zuko's temper suddenly rise as his fists began to shake.

"You'll regret saying that!" Zuko shouted furiously as he and his men blasted fire towards the pirates. Before I knew it Zuko's men and the pirates had begun fighting one another. "Guard the girl!" Zuko shouted to his uncle, who was still keeping me held captive with his fire bending.

"Well isn't this a bit out of character for him," I said to Iroh who stood beside me and watched the fight.

"Yes I will admit it is unusual for him to be aware of anyone other than the Avatar," Iroh said as he stroked his chin. "And I may know why," Iroh said with a small smile as he looked over at me. I raised an eyebrow as his smile seemed to be getting bigger. "And he has my full approval."

"Approval for what," I asked not completely following what Iroh was implying.

"Looks like my nephew will have a tough journey ahead of him," Iroh said as he shook his head and chuckled to himself. For some reason it seemed that he was talking about me but I was so lost in the conversation I wasn't sure of it.

"He may have his approval but not mine," I heard Gin say completely following what Iroh had said.

"Wait Gin you know what he's talking about?" I asked him.

"Who are you talking to?" Iroh asked me before Gin could answer my question.

"Um the spirit inside me," I said not wanting to lie to him since I knew he was a really nice guy. Iroh looked at me with a raised eyebrow.

"What did you say your name was again?"

"Oh I'm Rebecca," I said then pointed to the brunette in the battle fielding kicking soldiers and pirate asses. "And that's Brianna. We're the Girls of One Nation."

"Really," Iroh said looking interested in the topic. "Well I am honored to be in your presence," he said as he gave me a warm smile. "It is quite a blessing to have met you Rebecca of One Nation. You and your partner are very rare, something that will only appear once."

"You make it sound like we're treasures," I said rather embarrassed.

"In many cases you are," Iroh said as he watched Zuko and the captain fight "for your personalities and abilities." Suddenly the captain came up towards us as he got ready to attack.

"You're mine now girl!" he shouted just as he was about to swing his sword.

"Oh no you don't" Zuko shouted as he blasted a fire ball towards him. "You're not taking her while I'm here!" Zuko shouted at the captain, who was on the ground and just barely dodged his attacks. The two then continued to battle, leaving Iroh and me alone again.

"Now I'm positive that I am correct," he said as he watched his nephew fight.

"The only thing I'm positive about is that you will just keep confusing me," I said as I let out a small sigh. "I hate not knowing what's going on."

"You're not the only one blind about the topic. My nephew doesn't seem to understand either even though they are his own thoughts and feelings."

"Huh," I said in a confused tone which just made him laugh.

"Nothing just talking to myself," he said still laughing. I suddenly heard Nyoko's voice call out to us.

"You guys better hurry. Aang and Katara are already trying to bend the water into the river!"

"We'll meet you both there just get on the ship without us." Gin cried out from the charm.

"Well I enjoyed our talk Iroh but I really must be going," I said before I jumped up and over the circle of flames that had trapped me. I ran towards the water as I began chasing after the two ships that the pirates had stolen from Zuko and the one that Aang had stolen from the pirates. Instead of boarding the ship Aang and the others were on, I jumped onto the ship that was infested with pirates. As I got on board I summoned my staff and began throwing the men overboard, hoping that it would make the other's life a lot easier.

However a handful of them were able to get onto their ship. When I was able to throw the last person overboard I spotted the waterfall just up head and Aang and Katara water bending the ship so that it wouldn't fall. Before I could stop it my boat crashed into theirs sending the four of them down the waterfall but were caught by Appa. Before the ship I was on could fall along with them I jumped overboard and froze the water, stopping it completely just as Zuko and Iroh came into the scene. I then recalled the current scene from the episode, reminding me that Iroh had been looking for something.

"Iroh," I shouted towards them making them turn their attention to me. "Check your sleeve," I shouted as I pointed to my own right sleeve. He did what I instructed and pulled out the lotus tile, that I believed he was looking for. The two looked at me disbelieved as I just smiled at the two.

"You can always find a friend with that, correct?" I asked as I replaced my staff with Gin. I waved goodbye to the two of them before jumping onto his back and flew towards Appa.

((Iroh's P.O.V))

"She's a bit too young to know something like that," I said as I watched the young girl ride away with her winged wolf. I turned to Zuko who was gazing up at the small figure until it was completely out a sight. I couldn't help but smile as I placed a hand on his shoulder. "You have my full approval." Zuko then raised his eyebrow not understanding what I meant.

"Approval for what uncle?" having the same reaction as Rebecca making me laugh.

"You two will be a very interesting pair, but it may take some time before you even understand what I mean."

"Uncle, what are you talking about?" Zuko asked, completely lost.

"Do not worry Prince Zuko, you will learn soon enough, with my help of course." I saw him raise an eyebrow again, still not understanding what I meant making me laugh. "Yes you will definitely need my help."

((Rebecca's P.O.V))

"Stealing is wrong, unless it's from pirates!" I heard Katara say as I jumped onto Appa's saddle.

"Good one, Katara" Aang said as he laughed.

"Where were you?" Brianna asked the first to notice my presence.

"Had to take care of some business," I said as I crossed my legs. "I can tell you what I learned. Zuko and Iroh are really weird."

"Weird how," Sokka asked interested. I leaned against the saddle as I returned Gin to the charm.

"Iroh was saying something about giving Zuko his approval," I said as I put my hands behind my head.

"His approval for what," Aang asked me.

"Um, I don't know but I think it has something to do with me, because he kept looking at me every time he mentioned it."

"Well he was talking to you wasn't he? Isn't it natural to look at someone you're having a conversation with?" Katara asked.

"Maybe, but I don't know. He kind of looked like he was trying to hint at something, but I have no clue and Gin won't tell me," I said as I glared down at the charm. I noticed Brianna looking a bit troubled. "Brianna, are you feeling alright?"

"No," she said rather depressed as she turned to me. "I can't choose!" she suddenly exclaimed as she took me by my shoulders. "Why? Why must you two be like this?" Brianna asked leaving me completely clueless.

"You two? Who are you talking about?" I asked with a raised eyebrow.

"I can't decide which shipping to pick!" Brianna exclaimed sadly.

"Shipping," I repeated her words with a confused tone.

"Damn you and Katara!" Brianna muttered under her breath so that only I could hear.

"What about Katara and me?" I whispered to her so as to not to draw attention.

"Why must you be so dense Rebecca?" Brianna suddenly shouted.

"You know what? I don't even care anymore," I said as I turned and looked down at the clouds. I could feel that Gin was getting irritated about the subject, making me even more upset.

"God damn it, what is it with you four? You're all acting so weird!" I muttered to Gin.

"I pray you never need to know," Gin said in a serious voice. I gave out a sigh as I stared back down at the clouds while Brianna continued to talk to herself.

"I don't care anymore"

Just in case some of you have forgotten "shipping" basically means to support a couple.

Editor's note: Shipping? Sort of gives new meaning to what would come later on: Berthing. *weg*