Zutara's Story

Chapter Eight

After entering the door to the inside of the ship, Zuko turned to Katara. "Um..." He nervously scratched the back of his neck. "You should probably close your eyes. I will lead you." He grabbed Katara's hand with his own, they both felt a buzz run up their arms, they both also ignored it. Zuko guided Katara down a few hallways and turns then he picked her up and carried her down a set of stairs and lead Katara into a room. She smelled the familiar smell of stewed sea prunes and let out a little squeal before turning and running to Zuko, then jumping into his arms. "Is that  stewed sea prunes?" Zuko nodded. "How did you know?" 

Zuko simply responded. "Well you don't seem like a traditional Southern Water Tribe girl but Uncle said that stewed sea prunes is a delicacy so I thought why not have it made? Do you not like them?"

"That is so sweet but I don't like them." Zuko's face fell. "I love them. You should have seen your face." Katara said while laughing hysterically and Zuko just set her down, and they both walk towards the table and sit down. The teens began to talk and eat. 

After a little bit crew member came rushing into the dining room, Zuko was a bit annoyed but calmed down before speaking. "Hello, what is it?"

"You got this letter and I was told to immediately give it to you." The crew member gave him the letter, apologized then raced out of the room. Zuko just stared at the letter. Katara had noticed that Zuko had paled, so she stood up and walked over to him.

"Hey Zuko, are you okay?"

"I thought I was fine but this letter is from my Dad and I find myself wanting his approval. Will you read it to me, please Katara?" Zuko asked surprising Katara. 

"Of course." Katara took the letter then began to read it. "Dear Son, I heard you have the Avatar's waterbending friend. If in the two weeks you can't get the Avatar then I want you to bring the waterbender back here and your sister will take care of her and the Avatar. Also you have to stop at Ember Island because they are having a dance or something and someone from the Royal Family needs to be there. -Fire Lord" 

Sorry for this taking forever and it being short but I really need to prioritize because I am focusing on the unimportant things and neglecting this, my writing, swimming, school work, my friends, and family.