Glancing over my shoulder, I could see Zuko walking over to who knows where. Not like I care where he goes. I don't even want him here. Why did they all agree to let Zuko come into the group, or "The Gaang" as Sokka calls it( I still don't think that name will catch on). Of all people, Zuko has to teach Aang, well I guess it really was our only choice, we are all obviously desperate to get Aang a firebending teacher, and he really is the only one besides Jeong Jeong who isn't trying to capture and or destroy Aang. I still don't trust him, I don't think I ever will, and rest assured I will end him if he even thinks about hurting him. Sighing, I waterbend some water from the fountain into the bucket and carry it over to our stuff.

"Katara what do you plan on making lunch? I'm starving!"

I eye Sokka, and I think he gets the message of how annoyed I am still and he walks towards Haru. What am I going to make? Not many food sources around here, plus I'm cooking for eight (not to mention Momo and Appa) now instead of our original group of four.

"Aang, do you think there are any type of edible plants here still?" He turns around, that goofy kid from the iceberg, I haven't noticed it much but he really has grown a lot, mentally and physically, almost catching up to my height in fact.

" I'm not sure, but I don't mind looking! Do you know where Sokka, Toph, and the others are?"

"Well I'm pretty sure I saw Sokka going off with Haru. Toph and The Duke went off a while ago as well, and Theo.. I actually have no idea." Of course I purposely skipped Zuko, because I don't care what he's doing.

Aang nods and grabs his glider and begins to jog off when he makes an abrupt turn back. "Oh! What about-"

I cut him off mid-sentence, because I know he's going to ask me where Zuko is. "I don't know where Zuko is!" I basically shout it, and he is taken back. Feeling guilty I simply shrug it off and bend water into a pot, while Aang takes off.

Maybe sitting with my knees up, head buried in my arms gave the wrong message because I hear Zuko mutter something, but it is barely audible.

"What!" I snap at him and whip my head over my shoulder, I will admit I was startled with how quietly he came. I can tell he's trying though, but after everything he's done, it all just feels like a set up to me. Zuko seems offended with the way his eyebrows are furrowed but I just ignore it and wait impatiently for his answer which seems to take an eternity.

"I asked, if you need help boiling the water." His face is plain when he talks, as if he has no emotion at all.

I stare at him, long and hard. Suddenly I'm filled with rage. He must take me for someone who's weak, I'm practically a master waterbender, I'm totally capable of boiling the water myself. And that is exactly what I say.

"I'm capable of boiling the water myself, you probably didn't know because firebender's, like you are arrogant towards everyone and everything else that doesn't have to do with your nation!" I'm not sure why I take it that far but I'm really offended that he still thinks of me as the girl who struggled with the waterwhip!

He frowns at me. "Forget it!" Zuko storms up the stairs leading to his room, when he said that his hands were bawled into fists and when he started to walk they released the flames.

I roll my eyes. "So dramatic." I'm too busy mumbling things under my breath to notice Sokka, and the others returning. They place different fruits in front of me, and of course the ever famous leechee nuts, geez these things are everywhere.

"This is all we could find for now, do you think you can manage with this?" Aang looks to me with a sincere smile. I know he can tell I'm still angry with Zuko being here, and is taking extra precaution when it comes to talking with me.

I smile at him, of course I don't want the others to think I'm mad at them. "I think I can make something work." Standing up I gather the different foods and pick up a knife to cut. I finish in about 10 minutes and begin to hand out a small bowl with equal portions.

"I'm so sick of fruit! I miss meat!" Sokka shouts as I place a bowl by him. I laugh to myself and move on to Toph.

"Where's Zuko?" She asks when I finally reach her. The name still bugs me, but I need to get used to it. Ignoring the question I place one final bowl by Momo and gather a handful of fruits and nuts for Appa.

Looking towards the stairs I groan. "I'll be back." Two more bowls left. Mine, and Zuko's. Everyone's engaged in conversation, I was hoping someone would offer to take it up, but it's obviously going to be me. I grab the bowl and walk past Appa, petting him before I make my way up the stairs.

"Uncle, I know this is what I should be doing, this is the right path. You know, I'm usually annoyed with your sayings and advice, but I could really use some right now!" I hear him chuckle and I peek into the room. He's holding a picture, in which I can assume is Iroh. "This is definitely a big step for me, I'm just hoping I don't screw it up, I can be such a failure." I glance away for a moment feeling a guilt a tad built guilty, I almost feel sorry for the guy. Almost. He's done talking now and is kind of just standing there.

"Uh, Lunch." My voice is kind of shaky, and I hope I don't come off as scared. He turns around and looks down at the bowl, and I swear I almost see a smile form on his face. I hold out the bowl, and beg the spirits that my hands don't start shaking, but strangely, they don't.

"Thanks." He mutters again, but this time I can tell what he said. Zuko takes the bowl from my hands carefully, as if one wrong move could set me off, which it could, maybe. I turn around and begin to head out. Walking past his room I hear him say one more thing.

"Uncle, I think I'll be alright."

The first of many chapters. I love Zutara and I really want to try and keep the characters true to them themselves and avoid OOC. Please review, constructive criticism and ideas are always welcomed.