A/ N: I haven't updated in a while, I was too busy updating my Ipod. Sowee. And because of school. I go to a science highschool, so there are a bit more assignments. Oh well, I wouldn't be able to update in a long while too next week because It's semestral break, and I'll be off to the mountains for a vacation! YAY! Thank you for all the reviews…and please, please review some more! Those reviews give us inspiration. Cheesy, but true.


Zuko had just arrived and goggled at the sight he saw. Katara looked really, really beautiful in her new clothes. She was playing with the turtle ducks, bending the water into interesting shapes to amuse the tiny turtle ducks. Their tiny quacking noises assured Zuko that they did enjoy Katara's bending.

" Don't just stand there.", Katara said impassively, her eyes still on the turtle ducks. Zuko gave a tiny jump, startled. He sat down beside her.

"So….Mr. Serious, what is it that you wanted to tell me?", asked Katara. .

Zuko didn't answer. He was unsure if this was really the thing to do. He was sure Uncle would approve of it, but Azula? Zuko admitted it. He was a little scared of her at times. Is it really worth it that I would let go of my luxurious life here?. Zuko shoved that thought away. Luxurious life? Yes. Happy life? Not quite. And the fact that he and Mai just broke up made it even worse.

" I- I want to help the Avatar. I won't be able to teach him firebending myself, but hopefully Uncle will.", he stammered nervously. Katara beamed, then she remembered what happened back in Ba Sing Se. She also remembered Jet. He betrayed her too. How can she possibly trust him now?

Katara said icily," How do I know I can trust you?". Zuko flinched. He knew that this was coming.

"Trust me on this. I won't do what I did back in the catacombs. I've changed now. For the better. You can do anything you want to me if I hurt Aang. Anything.", Zuko solemnly said. I've changed . Those words meant a lot to Katara. She took a step toward him. He seemed to be expecting an outburst, but she didn't so what he had expected. Instead, she hugged him, and whispered," Thank you, Zuko."

He surprised himself by hugging her back, it just felt so nice. She pulled back and saw that she had small beads of tears in her eyes.


" Zuko, Cook told me to tell you that if you need help, just go to the kitchen. Someone may help you there. Someone who likes tea.", Katara said knowingly.Zuko smiled his first real smile and took her hand as they made their way toward the kitchen. Katara suddenly stopped. " Wait. Is Mai coming with us?"

" No.", Zuko replied, his face darkening ever so slightly.

" If it makes you feel better, I once thought I loved someone, but I- I got really hurt.", she said, tears once again forming in her blue eyes. Zuko softened instantly.

"Who was he?", he asked curiously. " Let's just say that he was quite the rebel," Katara said, a smile briefly crossing her features," He had so much confidence and strength.". Katara shuffled. " I think that's what drew me to him. I needed someone to lean on, instead of being the one leaned on."

Zuko took a deep breath." I see. Mai, well, she seemed to hate the world as much as I did and I found it very..intriguing. But then, I could never relate to her. She always seemed so bored. In that way, she reminded me of Father, never wanting me to show my weaknesses, even when it could not be helped.". Katara felt her heart go out to himas he said those words.

"Zuko!", said a voice behind them. They turned. It was Mai. Zuko quickly turned again and dragged Katara with him. They walked faster, and faster, until Mai's constant calling finally came to a stop. She saw his jaw unclench as they reached the kitchen.

" Katara, can you please be the one to talk to him?", Zuko desperately asked. Katara nodded silently and made her way towards the figure having tea.


A/N: Yay! We're nearing the dramatic chapters! These chapters are the 'mellow', yet full of character development parts. The ones I write are more of drama, drama, suspense and more drama. And some humor. And more drama. And we're bringing in my little retarded friend to write a retarded scene! How great! Sorry for my weird language. I'm hyper.