Hello everyone! This is my first fan fic and I really hope you enjoy it! I'm a huge Zutara fan, so Katang lovers…BEWARE! Well, here it goes!

Disclaimer: I do not own Avatar, its characters or anything else in it (But if I did…I can only imagine)

Summery:

Katara is separated from the group and is lost and injured in a vast desert wasteland, but soon she is found and rescued by none other than our own Zuko. The two decide to travel together and eventually learn to trust one another. But things take a turn for the worst, when Azula finds out where they are and there is only on thing on her mind…to rid of the Prince once and for all.

Chapter 1

Katara dragged her feet slowly across the blistering sand; her mouth and lips were dry and cracked from the lack of any liquid whatsoever. She grunted and clutched her side as pain suddenly ripped through her like someone was tearing at her skin. Quickly Katara pulled back her bandages to check her agonizing wound.

The abrasion was deep, large, and very infected. It slid half way across her stomach and on to her back.

Sighing painfully Katara re-bandaged her wound and continued walking, trying to ignore the excruciating throb growing on her side. As she did so, the memory of how she got the injury came flooding back to her

Flashback

Katara's heart pounded in her chest as she ran through the dark cave. Sweat poured into her eyes as she skidded to a stop behind a towering stalagmite, her body shaking in fear and exhaustion. She strained her ears to hear any type of sound.

A cold, dead silence surrounded her.

Suddenly a loud screech filled the air as something began to stomp down the Katara's tunnel.

Katara held her breath as the creature ventured closer and closer to her hiding spot. Katara felt her lungs tighten and her face recoil for now the creature's foul breath met her nose... but she didn't dare move to cover her nose, for fear of exposing herself to the ferocious beast.

But it wouldn't have made any difference though, for at that moment a long spiky tail

whipped around the stalagmite. Katara screamed in agony as one of its deadly three foot spikes cut through her side. Blood splattered her clothes as she took off back down the tunnel, the creature right on her heels.

Suddenly a twinkle of light appeared at the end of the tunnel.

'It must be the exit!' Katara thought feeling her hopes rise. She started to run faster. The creature must've seen it to for it picked up it's pace as well.

With only feet left to go Katara put on a last burst of speed and sunlight met her face. She came to a stop nearly fifty feet from the exit, sweat and blood poured from her. The creature gave a loud screech. Katara turned to see a large lizard standing in the shadows of the cave. Its bright poison yellow eyes glared menacingly at her.

She smirked. It's a good thing she remembered that Mongoose Dragons hate the hot desert sandA/N I know caves aren't usually found in deserts but I thought it add more drama). It was then that Katara noticed that something was wrong. Where were Aang, Sokka, and Toph? They said they'd be waiting for her out here. She scanned the location around her, but saw only an endless desert. She couldn't have been gone for to long could she?

After bandaging her wound and after hours of name calling and searching, Katara decided that it was no use. They had left her alone. All alone.

End of Flashback

Hours passed by as Katara trudged slowly through the hot sand. Dehydration clung to her so badly that she barely had enough strength to walk.

Her legs began to wobble slightly; the world began to spin faster and faster, her side burning in pain, till finally it was too much. She collapsed to the ground, landing on her uninjured side. Her stomach and back throbbed even harder as her body began to shake. The world around her began to fade. Her breathing became slow and shallow. She was dying.

Suddenly Katara felt someone place a hand on her shoulder; a strong pair of arms lifted her off the ground. Katara hung limply in the strangers arms as she rested her head on their chest. For some reason she felt strangely comforted by the touch and right as consciousness left her, she caught a glimpse of two beautiful gold eyes. It was then her world went black.

Well? Watcha think so far pretty cool and dramatic huh! Chapter 2 comin' soon! And don't forget the reviews!