Hey! I thought I might as well write another chapter since the Internet is down and I already had another chapter for Together We Rise. Please review and I may consider posting another chapter before I finish Together We Rise

If felt good to finally be able to stand up and walk more than two feet. Although she still couldn’t feel the fresh air and touch the water, she felt so much better. She knew Zuko wouldn’t be back for a while, so she decided to explore the room.

Most of the ship’s drawers were filled with boring scrolls, while the wardrobe was stuffed with armor. Who knew Zuko could be so, boring! Katara wished that there would be more exciting things to do, but like every other wish she had been wanting since she got on the ship, it wasn’t likely to come true any time soon.

As the girl looked her reflection over in the mirror, she noticed how extremely short the dress was. Not only that but she would have to show her body in it off to Zuko. That was not working for her. She turned around and walked to the bed. It was so warm and cozy. Katara lied in bed knowing full well she couldn’t trust Zuko.

It didn’t take long for the water bender to fall into a dreamless sleep. And in a short time after that, Zuko walked in. He instantly noticed the sleeping peasant in his bed. What his instincts told him to do was walk straight up to her and throw her out of HIS bed. But she just looks so peaceful. Zuko thought, than mentally slapped himself. That is not something you think about your prisoners. It just isn’t. He approached his desk and started making out little notes. The prince became so entangled in his thoughts he didn’t noticed when the girl arose.

Seeing Zuko in the corner, gave Katara an idea. Slowly she lowered herself to the ground, looking over her shoulder ever once in a while to make sure Zuko was oblivious. The water tribe girl lifted her hand to turn the knob when a fireball hit the door right above her hand. She jumped and put her back flat against the door to see a very angry Zuko walking towards her.

“I try to help you by taking you out of the horrible cell and this is how you repay me? By trying to escape when my back is turned?” He said is a very agitated voice as he grabbed one of her wrists in each of his hands and bringing her to her feet while pinning her hands above her head.

Katara’s only response was letting tears fall from her eyes as she shook her head. Zuko almost took pity on the girl again. Almost. But that didn’t mean he was going to let her get away with what she just tried to pull.

“Do you want me to put you back in the cell and let my men have their way with you?” He knew it was a harsh thing to say as she was already crying but it was all he could think of. Again, she only shook her head and cried harder.

“Answer me!” He yelled. After a few moments of no response, he put both her wrists in one hand and opened the door slowly. “No!” She cried as she tugged at her wrists and pleaded to him with her eyes to let her go.

He dragged her back to the bed and sat her down. Even with tear stained cheeks and red, puffy eyes she was still beautiful. Tears made her eyes glisten with a look of sorrow as she stared him straight on, unsure of what he was going to do next. Katara rubbed her wrists as Zuko stood there a moment pondering on what to do. He couldn’t let her get away with what she just pulled. If he did, she would never be broken and he would never get the Avatar.

“Katara, all you have to do is cooperate and I can make this a whole lot easier for both of us. Just tell me the avatar’s location and I’ll make sure you live out a very good life in the Fire Nation with me.” His words shocked the girl. Never would she remain in the fire nation. Ever.

“I am NOT going with you to the Fire Nation. I could never stay in the nation that killed my mother. Death to me would be more pleasant to me.” She spat back. Zuko had no idea what happened to the peasant’s parents and didn’t really care. But that made him feel less alone, knowing that he wasn’t the only to lose a mother.

“You are going to the fire nation after I capture the Avatar and I don’t care what you think.” He stated it as if it was a fact, but he knew there were no guarantees.

Katara couldn’t look at such a monster so she averted her eyes to the floor. Why was he doing this to her? What did she do to deserve this? Her questions went unanswered as Zuko lifter her head forcing her to look him in the eye.

“I don’t want to do anything to hurt you so please don’t rebel against me. It is time for dinner so I’m going to bring you back some food when everyone else is finished. Make anymore escape attempts and I’ll be sure the fireball doesn’t miss next time.” Zuko released her head as he walked out of the room and locked the door.

She was wrong, things had just gotten a whole lot worse.

Ok, well that is my birthday present to all of you since it is coming up on the 16th. I’m not sure what is going to happen next, but I’ll try to think of it while I’m in the Galapagos. Bye.