Authors Note-Hey, its my second fan fic. The summery seems overdramatic, oh well Anyways, the idea wouldn't leave me alone. For every two reviews I'll add another chapter. No Flames people, be nice;) Ideas are LOVED

Disclaimer-I, of course, do not own Avatar….darn

"Hey Katara, check this out!" Aang called happily as he began waterbending once more. Katara, eager to see what had him so excited, hurried over. The water slowly began to rise, forming a large ball that floated in the air. Aang stuck his tongue out in concentration and began to shape it better. Katara gasped as she saw the ball change into a beautiful heart floating in the air.

"Wow Aang, You've gotten really good!" She said excitedly. Aang smiled and sat down in the grass, watching as the sun was beginning to set. Katara strode over to him and joined him on the ground.

"So, who do you think can teach you firebending?"She asked. Aang looked away nervously. He was still afraid to fire bend, afraid that he would hurt someone.

"I don't think I'm going to learn to firebend."

"But Aang, you have to. You'll be able to control it, just have faith in yourself." Katara assured him. Aang smiled.

"Thanks Katara, you're the best. I just don't want to hurt you again, I care about you."He said. Katara was taken aback, then regained herself. He said he cared about you, not that he loved you! Sokka cares about you to! Katara returned the smile, watching as the sky turned as soft purple and pink.

"I care about you to." She said, slowly closing her eyes. Her and Aang slowly leaned in towards each other, both of their eyes closed and a content look on their face. Soon their noses were about to touch as they got ready to kiss, when all of a sudden Sokka burst out. A small rabbit like creature was running around in panic from him, squealing all the way. Katara grunted and scowled at Sokka.

"Leave the poor thing alone!" She said, turning back to Aang. Where they about to kiss? She blushed slightly, and so did Aang. For a moment, there was an uncomfortable silence between them. Aang rubbed the back of his neck uneasily, and then pulled a beautiful flower out from behind his back. Its petals were a soft blue, just like Kataras eyes. The center held a breathtaking yellow and orange colors splashing and colliding with each other. Long orange pollen tips sprouted from it like eyelashes.

"I picked you a flower." He said, offering it to her.

"Oh Aang, its beautiful." She said, putting it behind her ear. Aang gulped, it matched her eyes so well.

"Your beautiful." He said. Katara blushed horribly, giggling. Aang was so delighted; things seemed to be looking good for him and Katara. He had had a crush on her since they met, just never had the courage to tell her. Katara stood up and brushed herself off, but Aang was lost in thought about her.

"Aang, are you coming?" She asked, offering her hand to help him up. Aang could have airbended himself up like he always did, but he wanted to hold Kataras hands. He gently grabbed it and helped pull himself up.

"Come on, we better go see if Sokkas ok." He said, pulling Katara back to the camp.

Katara awoke early that morning, looking over to see Aang and Sokka sound asleep. The sun hadn't even begun to rise yet. Moving silently, she slipped out of her slipping bag and stole away into the woods. She began humming contently as she returned to the river that she and Aang had been at earlier. An eerie feeling crept up her spine as she felt like she was being watched, but she quickly pushed it aside. Breathing deeply, she focused on the water and began bending, trying to further perfect her water octopus. Suddenly, she heard something rustle in the bushes.

"Aang?" She asked, thinking that he was spying on her. She slowly went towards the bushes and reached out to part them. Suddenly, a massive form barreled into her and sent her sprawled on the ground. She groaned as her head struck the hard ground, trying to unblur her vision. Three boys, about Sokkas age, towered above her, a smug look on their faces. One of them was rather large with short orange hair. The other two appeared to be twins, both normal sized but rather skinny. One of the twins held a dagger in his hands, the blade wickedly twisted.

Katara opened her mouth to scream, but before a sound could come out, one of the twins shoved his hand over her mouth. He was a lot faster then she'd expected! Katara tried to jump to her feet, but he shoved her down again. Pulling a bandana from his pockets, he quickly appeared behind her and gagged her with it. She reached backwards to try and hit him, but he swiftly grabbed her arms and pinned them behind her back. Katara tried to speak, but the gag proved to tight. She began thrashing wildly to free herself, yet the boy held fast to her arms. The larger one reached towards her and pulled a bag out of her pockets. Pouring it into his hands, he looked disappointed to find only a few copper pieces.

"This is all you have?" He said angrily. She felt her arm being twisted upwards and attempted to scream, but ended up having a coughing fit. The other twin with the dagger slowly walked towards her, a triumphant look on his face. Kataras own face twisted with fear as she began flailing, trying to break free. Where was Aang? As swift as the others had appeared, another boy came into the scene. Not another! Katara thought. But this one barreled into the twin with the knife, sending him backwards.

"Hey!" The larger boy said as he ran at him. Katara gasped as she recognized Zuko fighting them. As the boy charged him, Zuko easily evaded the attack and swept his feet out from under him. Once on the ground, the prince sent a small wave of fire at him, burning his arm. He screamed in pain and got up, running at Zuko once more. Just as he neared him, Zuko leapt to the side and once more tripped the boy. But this time he crashed forwards, banging his head into a tree and falling to the ground, out cold. The remaining twin looked at Zuko for a moment before running off into the woods.

Katara reached behind her and untied the gag, coughing as it came loose. Looking up, she saw Zuko beginning to leave. Quickly she was on her feet and ran beside him.

"What was the all about, why did you save me?" She asked, curious.

"Those boys have no honor, attacking a girl. They needed to be taught a lesson." Zuko replied, though he didn't look at Katara.

"Do you know who they were?"

"No."

"Why are you here anyways?" Katara asked.

"Why do you keep asking me all these questions?" Zuko asked, annoyance clear in his voice. Yet Katara was unfazed.

"If you answer them, it will be much easier." Hearing this, Zuko stopped and whirled to the girl.

"I don't have to answer your questions you peasant, now leave!" He demanded harshly, yet Katara was once more persistent.

"Your not the king of this forest, so you cant tell me that I'm not allowed to be here." She said stubbornly, crossing her arms across her chest.

"Not yet." Zuko quickly replied, his voice almost a whisper. This sent chills up Kataras spine. What did he mean by that? Did Zuko share his fathers ambition to control everything? They walked along in silence for a moment, both lost in thought.

"Why are you following me?" Zuko demanded. Katara suddenly realized that they were heading the same direction. She quickly leapt to her own defense.

"I'm not, our camp is this way." She snapped, then wished she could suck the words back in. She'd just told Zuko where Aang was! But the prince didn't respond to this, and gave no indication that he'd even heard her. Suddenly the forest disappeared behind them and gave way to the ocean.

"So, you've camped out in the water have you?" Zuko said sarcastically, mocking her. Katara grunted and spoke,

"Maybe I did, I am a waterbender." Zuko began to ponder this, could she really do that?Of course not you idiot. He thought to himself. The two stood there as the sun slowly began to rise. A slab of light that blazed through, followed by another, penetrated the dark sky. The sky was engulfed in golden light, bathing Zuko and Katara in it as well. How beautiful it was. Katara could not help but blush and look away form Zuko.

"Thank you Zuko, for saving me." Katara finally said, breaking the silence.

"Your welcome, just try not to get beaten so horribly again." Zuko said, a grin covering his face at the last part. Katara once more folded her arms, an indignant look on her face.

"They ambushed me! I could have taken all three if they hadn't caught me by surprise." She argued.

"You should never be off guard."

Katara gazed out into the sun rise, this was just like last night at the sun set. The sun set! Aang! They must be worried sick about her!

"Well, I have to get back to Sokka and Aang. Thank you again Zuko." She said. Zuko turned to look at her.

"Your welcome." He repeated. Katara began to walk away, then stopped herself. Coming back to Zuko, she spoke again,

"Zuko, I don't want to have to be rescued. Will you teach me how to fight like that, without my bending?" Katara asked. Zuko was at first shocked, then smiled, though didn't show his teeth.

"Yes, meet me by the river at midnight." Zuko replied. Katara smiled, excited. Before she even knew what she was doing, she hugged Zuko. She hugged Zuko! The guy that was trying to throw her best friend in a cell! Quickly she turned away, blushing. Looking at Zuko, she saw his head turned the other way. Yet she could tell from here his own cheeks were red.

"Well, I have to go, bye!" Katara said before running into the forest.