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Private NinjaKitty and Naruto77
---------- (I'll start it after they get together but how much do you know about the series because the other characters have to be added once in awhile) Cracking open an eye Katara looked around at their latest hide out, the western air temple, Zuko had just joined their group. At the thought of the fire nation prince her eyes immediately sought him out to find him still asleep not to far from her. Her eyes narrowed a frown threatening so what if the guy was a hottie, after everything he had done to them she had a hard time believing he was actually a good guy but Aang needed him to learn firebending so she would have to put up with him whether she liked it or not. With a sigh she got out of her sleeping bag and ran her fingers through her long brown hair quickly to smooth out some of the snarls before she started on breakfast. With the ease of practice she waterbended some water out of the water jug and into the cooking pot that sat over the banked fire. Feeding it some tinder she soon had a blazing fire, staring at the fire her mind wandered back to the banished prince and she glanced back at him. Shaking her head she added some leaves to the boiling water and let them steep, by the time it was done it would be a good morning tea, they would just have to eat leftovers from dinner for breakfast, they were running low on food. A noise behind her startled her out of her thoughts but it was just Momo munching on a piece of fruit.. or was it a bug? It was hard to tell. It wasn't long before Sakka along with Aang was awake, Toph the late sleeper still sat snoring from her bed near the fire. An indulgent smile touched her lips as she looked upon everyone, though it disappeared once her eyes flashed on Zuko. "Katara what's for breakfast?" Sakka her loud mouthed brother asked taking a cup of tea from his sister and sipping it. "Just leftovers we don't actually have much else, we need to find the nearest village and go shopping" |
Zuko woke up to hear the rest of the group talking about breakfast. Ugh. They were having leftovers. He figured he'd better get up and get some. He stood and ran his fingers through his hair and yawned.
*sorry for the shortness I'll get a hang of it soon. |
(I'm sure you will no worries, but remember Katara doesn't really care for Zuko at the moment kinda hostile towards him and the Avatar Aang is half in love with her... or fully lol)
A sound of scuffling drew her attention "Oh look who's awake... dang I thought we would have a moment more of peace before he woke up" she mumbled under her breath. Only Aang heard but he didn't say anything, it gave him some relief to know that Katara wasn't interested in the handsome prince, he had worried there would be an attraction there, but it seemed his worry was groundless Katara couldn't stand him. Filling a cup of tea she set it on the ground in front of Zuko "we need to go shopping today I'll go who wants to come with me?" |
Zuko rolled his eyes and say down. "still don't trust me huh" he whispered as she sat down his tea so she was the only one to hear him. When she asked who would go shopping he simply said "I will" he knew shed probably be annoyed but he needed to to something to day. He was so bored.
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Oh great he's going to come really? Katara suppressed a groan, this was going to be a long day getting to her feet she dusted herself off and started readying a pack to take with them. "Well if your coming get ready I won't wait long" she called back to the people eating breakfast, Aang wanted to go, but maybe it would be best if the two went together, they might be able to work out some of their differences. At least that's what Sokka said when Aang attempted to speak up
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Zuko got all his things and followed Katara. "So...what we goin shoppin for?" Zuko prayed it was food he hated having the same thing twice. "can we get some food?" Zuko looked at Katara to see what her awnser would be.
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"Obviously what else would we be going shopping for Zuko?" she asked annoyance showing clearly in her voice, making the decision to ignore him as much as possible during their little outing Katara hosted her pack onto her shoulder and without waiting for the prince to wait up she set out. The nearest village, was a fire nation village, which means he should feel right at home it wasn't a long trip only about half an hours walk. Before long the town came into view, she had only been there once before but that was just to check it out, she had never actually gone shopping there before. Asking a young man for directions to the market she smiled her thanks, which caused him to blush, following his directions proved surprisingly easy. The market was crowded and noisy but there seemed to be everything they needed. "Alright Zuko just stay near me okay, wouldn't want to lose you"
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He rolled his eyes "what don't think I can take care of myself" he snorted. He was getting annoyed with her cruelness towards him. He crossed his arms and walked silently. He decided to pretend she didn't exist for a while. He grabbed some fish and put it in her arms for her to buy. He didn't say anything as he did do. Shes such a jerk he thought. "hmp" was all he said for the entire time they were in the market.
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She heard his comment but choose not to respond, was she being mean? Was she being a jerk? The answer was yes, but she felt she had every reason to be after everything princey boy over there had put their group through, hunting them down and attempting to catch the Avatar and bring him to his father. When he knew full well Aang was the only person who could bring this war to an end. Taking the fish from him she added it to her basket along with all the vegetables and fruits she had picked out along the way. She hoped she had enough money to pay for all the food. Suddenly a guy came out of nowhere crashing into her and sending both her and the basket to the ground scattering all the food she had worked so hard to get.
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"hey watch were your goin punk!"Zuko yelled at the man. He started picking up the food to pissed to remember he was ignoring Katara. "here" he put the food back in the basket and handed it to her."maybe you should pay for it ya dunce" he pointed a finger at the man. He was clearly pissed. Katara already had him mad earlier and now this man! "ugh"
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Katara flashed a glare at the man, but her annoyance mounted as Zuko, Zuko! Of all people stood up for her, taking the basket from him, relieved to see the food hadn't been damaged she turned her back on the scene. Already people were stopping in the streets to get a good look at the young man screaming at another young man. "Let it go Zuko, just let it go, let's go pay for our food and get back" she called over her shoulder going up to the vendor and taking out a pouch that held the money.
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Zuko glared at the man one last time before following Katara. "Why did you just let him get away with that?" Zuko looked angry. "you are SO impossible" he crossed his arms. He couldent belive she had gotten over that mans idioticness so quickly. "he's such a jerk and you let him get away" Zuko was still mumbling mean comments about the man and then suddenly shut up.
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”It doesn’t matter Zuko just let it go geez, accidents happen I’m sure he didn’t mean to bump into me it just happened. No use in getting all upset about an accident”juggling the basket and the pouch somehow without dropping either the basket or the pouch she fished out a few coins to pay for all the produce. Tucking the rest of the coins away she turned to Zuko who was still mumbling angry words about the young man ”stop it, it was an accident let it go” she mumbled shoving the basket into his arms and setting off into the crowd. ”Come on lets go back… don’t think I can take hanging out with you much longer” she said under her breath. It wasn’t until she was clear of the market crowd that she breathed a sigh of relief. Crowds had always given her an uneasy feeling, glancing back over her shoulder she saw Zuko was still following her. Maybe I’ve been to hard on the guy… ”Hey Zuko… I’m sorry about how I’ve been acting lately; I can see that you are trying. I just couldn’t get over what happened in the past and instead of giving you another chance I closed that off. So again I’m sorry, maybe we could try to be friends… would that be okay?”
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"Sure we could be friends" Zuko smiled "o and sorry about pitching a fit at the market. That must of made you ashamed" he hung his head slightly. "and about what happened in the past.....I promise it will never happen again. I want to help all of you in any way I can to make up for it. So if you need something just tell me" he was happy she was being nice. It wasn't usual for her to be kind to him but he'd take it.
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”Don’t think this means I’ll be all buddy buddy with you, I just said we could try, but whether it happens or not doesn’t really concern me, I just said we could give it a try… so… how do you like being with us so far?”she asked lamely clearing her throat and tossing her hair back over her shoulder. It was bugging her that well one her hair kept getting in the way and two she didn’t know quite what to say to Zuko, much as she wanted to give the guy a chance she was still stuck in untrust mode. They were nearly out of town now and she felt better once they were away from the watchful eyes of those people, she visibly relaxed
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Zuko blushed as Katara swished her hair. He suddenly felt kind of shy. "um...well...I like being with you guys I mean your all nice and stuff." he felt dumb. "uh....so....." Zuko gave up he had nothing to say he sighed and shut up. He walked silently not really knowing what to say. He couldn't wait to get back to the others. He felt akward walking with Katara and even more so in the silence that had over taken him
*hey would you mind telling me what happened to Zuko's eye? |
(When Zuko was younger about thirteen or so and still at home, he was at this meeting with his father (the fire lord) and disagreed with one of the generals. Well his father got angry and told him he needed to be punished so sentenced him to an Agne Kai (a sort of one on one duel) Zuko thought he would be fighting the general but it was his father who came out. Zuko wouldn’t fight his father and bowed before him asking forgiveness but his father said he had to be punished and burned his eye. After that Zuko was dishonored and banished the only way for him to get his honor back was to catch the Avatar. This is why Katara hates him because he tried to capture Aang, in the end he becomes good but that’s what happened to his eye)
They had both fallen into silence by then and Katara didn’t know what to say either, it wasn’t too long a walk back to the others but she figured now was a good a time as ever to get to know Zuko. Taking a detour she led them to a pool of water, it was a rather beautiful scene. ”I know we aren’t all that far from the other’s and your probably eager to get back.. But I just thought we could take the chance to talk you know.” Without waiting for a reply she plopped herself down on a flat rock that had been nicely warmed by the sun. Stretching out she laid back only sitting up to look back at Zuko who was still standing there. ”Well?” |
Zuko shrugged and sat on a rock a little way a way from Katara. "um...sure why not" he looked at the water. He really wanted to get back. He could tell she was making an effort, but knew she really wanted nothing to do with him, he didn't blame her what he did wasn't exactly forgiveable. He sighed. "do you mind if after we go back to the others I wander around a little. I kind of need something to do." he knew shed say no cause she didn't trust him and he knew it. But hay why not ask? He put his finger in the water and swirled it around. He didn't know why she had taken him out here. It seemed like torture being alone with someone who hates you and having nothing to say.
*Dang his dads a jerk :/ I wouldn't want to regain honor to a jerk like that. |
(His father is also the fire lord and Zuko is a prince if he wants to be fire lord he has to regain his honor)
He was asking a request of her? What was she his mother? It wasn’t exactly like she could say no right? Well it wouldn’t hurt to find out what it was he wanted to do, wouldn’t kill her to at least try. She knew his past, his uncle had told them all and while it made Katara sympathetic it didn’t mean she would trust him without some time and work on his and well her part as well. ”What is it you want to do?” she asked like him she was playing with the water, though in her case she was making it rise out of the pool and circle in the air. Waterbending always helped her to relax and put her in a better mood. |
"well, I mean," Zuko felt slightly sad. "I just none of you trust me and I need some time away from all the hatred. It's hard for me to be around the people that hate me all day. I know you all have a right to though. I mean, I was a real jerk to all of you, particularly Aang." he wanted to put his words back in his mouth. Why had he told her that. He felt a burning in his eyes but ignored it. He was Zuko and Zuko didn't cry.
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”Truth be told Zuko it’s only me that can’t let it go everyone else likes you. You’ve proven to them that you’re a good guy, I guess I’m just stubborn or slow on the uptake but its only me that still needs to let it go” looking over at the prince she gave him a small smile, his face was contorted his eyes a little wet like he was either going to cry or was trying not to, feeling a sudden sympathy for him, and for once forgetting all the bad deeds she held so against the man, she went to him and wrapped her arms around him wanting nothing more than to comfort him. ”I’m sorry Zuko”
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Now he couldn't hold it anymore. He let the tears flow from his eyes, he made a small sob. Now he was VERY embarrassed making him cry harder. Good god I'm acting like a little baby right in front of Katara. He thought this to himself. He wiped his eyes and sucked it up. "sorry" he mumbled feeling bad for practically soaking her in tears. "I normally wouldn't do that I just feel kinda emotional today I guess." he felt like a fool. She probably thought he was one. Most guys his age would never cry like that.
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”Don’t worry about it Zuko we all get upset sometimes, and sometimes it’s necessary to get all those feelings out, there’s no need to be embarrassed about it. And don’t worry I won’t tell anyone you cried, it’ll be our little secret” she said with a small smile leaning back to wipe a lingering tear off his cheek. It made her feel a tad closer to him that he let her see him so vulnerable she just couldn’t stay angry at him. His tears showed her he was just as human as anyone and subject to the demands parents put upon their children. All those doubts, all the anger she had for him faded away, of course lingering doubts were still there but it made her think that maybe they could be friends. It made her sure that her idea to take a detour off on their own proved to be a good idea.
Aang was starting to worry now; Katara and Zuko had been gone far far too long… maybe he should go out looking for them. It was only Sokka assuring him that his sister could take care of herself as could Zuko that kept the avatar from leaving. ”Sokka why are they taking so long?” Aang asked stopping his pacing long enough to look back at Katara’s brother who sat next to Toph discussing something or other, Aang wasn’t really paying attention. ”You worry too much Aang both Katara and Zuko can take care of themselves and maybe the place was crowded give it a bit longer before you go after them” Sokka assured the avatar, he himself wasn’t very concerned he knew his sister would be okay. |
Zuko smiled still sniffing a bit from crying. "Thanks I feel much better now." he dipped his face in the water and you could've never told he had just been crying."we'd better get back we've been gone a while and there bound to worry pretty soon" Zuko stood up and offered his hand to Katara to help her up as well. "Ya know we really could be good friends." Zuko smiled. Katara was nice after all. He was glad he had said he would go shopping with her. "Can I help cook tonight or something" Zuko knew he wasn't the best at cooking but he wasn't bad either. He just wanted to feel like he was helping in some way or another.
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Katara smiled and took his hand giving it a light squeeze after she got up before letting it go, she had seen his cooking eaten it, before Katara had taken over cooking indefinitely they had all taken turns, but everyone decided to leave it to Katara after they all agreed her food tasted best. His cooking wasn't awful but it wasn't all that great either, but she did appreciate the help and decided to take him up on the offer. "Okay Zuko that would be lovely, I would love it if you helped me cook dinner" she said with another smile accepting his offer. Picking up the basket full of items they had bought at the market she and Zuko set off back to camp, they were only about fifteen minutes away they were making small talk and laughing together when they got back. A fact which Aang angrily noted, he didn't like how buddy buddy they seemed now
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