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So, SO sorry about the long lapse in updates! Things have been pretty hectic with my family, friends, and the holiday season in general! Just to warn you guys, things will probably only get more sketchy from now on since finals are coming up for me! I apologize in advance!

SpeakNow1118: My updates might be long in between, but I won't abandon these drabbles! :)

MagicalBender: Seriously though! How can Zuko be so blind?! Obviously you're in love with someone if you're willing to give up your life for them! Sheesh! And don't worry, I rant ALL the time, especially about this! ;)

And without further ado, I give you Oops, Part 3!


Zuko glared heatedly and tugged the hood farther down his face. His smoldering eyes trailed after Aang, Toph, Sokka, and Suki as they disappeared into the crowd. Apparently a day at the Ember Island Midnight Carnival was much more important than training for the end of the world.

A feminine chuckle sounded from his right. His gaze snapped to the waterbender who was smirking slightly in his direction.

"What? Stop laughing at me." He growled out, glad that the hood also hid the splash of pink on his cheeks.

"I'm not laughing at you!" She smiled, her blue eyes crinkling. "But really, Zuko. You have got to loosen up. We're already here, so might as well make something out of it!"

He snorted steam and snarled out, "Easy for you to say! I never even enjoyed going to these stupid festivals when I was a kid!"

She laughed and hooked her arm through his. "C'mon, Mr. Grumpy-pants. Let's go play some games."

He barely restrained a whine of protest as she dragged him to a booth. Nine glass bottles were stacked at the back of the booth in three pyramids. A man, presumably running the booth, set down his drink and sauntered over to his customers.

"Game rules. You have three tries to knock down those pyramids with these three balls. You win, and you get to pick one of those prizes." He pointed up above them where tons of giant stuffed animals were hanging on strings.

Zuko rolled his eyes. How cliche.

Katara nudged him with her elbow. "Well come on. Don't you know how this works? The guy is supposed to win the giant platypus bear for the girl."

He gave her a look as if to say, You're kidding, right? But she raised an eyebrow and crossed her arms over her chest, tapping her foot for emphasis. With a groan, he grudgingly stepped up to the booth.

"Fine!" He sighed and picked up one of the green balls placed before him. His first toss missed by a longshot. Zuko ignored the snickers coming from behind him. He gripped the second ball and threw it again. The ball came closer, but didn't knock down any of the pyramids. He hissed in frustration and chucked the second one. Turns out, even though Zuko had incredible precision as a firebender, he had terrible aim.

The man made a 'tsk' sound and leaned on the counter. "Too bad. You almost had it there."

Zuko glared at the man's attempt at sarcasm and clenched his fist. "I want another round."

Katara laughed behind him. "I thought you didn't enjoy these 'stupid festivals.'" He only growled and grabbed the first ball, narrowing his eyes and letting it fly. It connected with the left pyramid and knocked the bottles down. He smirked in triumph and took hold of the second ball. That one hit the right pyramid. He was down to the final ball. After a second of careful calculating, he tossed it. The ball sailed through the air and hit the very top bottle of the third pyramid.

He held his breath as two of the bottles fell backwards. The third tipped precariously. It stayed there for half a second, balancing on the edge.

Then, out of nowhere, a miniature wave of water crashed into the bottle, sending it tumbling onto the floor. The man's drink that had been set on the table was on its side, spilling its contents all over the bottles.

The man's eyes widened for a second and he picked up his cup, inspecting it for a moment as if to see if it had suddenly gained the ability to move on its own. He turned to Zuko and Katara, raising an eyebrow suspiciously, but grinned. "Well, I guess that means you win a prize. Take your pick!"

Zuko, dumbfounded, reached up and pulled on the platypus bear. He handed it to Katara who gave a sly smile and thanked the man.

As they walked away, Katara clutching the stuffed animal to her chest, Zuko turned his head to her. "You didn't happen to have anything to do with the cup magically tipping over, did you?"

She hugged the bear, a smirk curving her lips. "Oops."


Author's Note: I thought I'd let you guys know that due to my unpredictable updates and the increase in drabble requests, I've decided that I will only be doing requests that I find specifically interesting. I'm sorry to those of you who were expecting me to do your requests, but I've been really busy lately, and if I'm going to write a drabble, I'd rather do one that I want to do instead of just one that doesn't really intrigue me.

Please understand, and sorry again!

MI3