Double Bender

Part 37

They left for four days. On the first day, we skipped breakfast because Katara was normally the one that cooks. Sokka attempted at it but... it's best if I don't describe it. Let's just say Suki cooked from that point on. Anyway, on the second day,we were all bored. Sokka attempted to entertain us with terrible ghosts stories. It didn't work. It was the middle of the flipping day. We tried playing tag, but it didn't work. Toph, Geo and I kept "cheating". Let me explain; Whenever someone said "go" Geo, Toph and I would bring up a column of earth around us and whoever was it, which was always Sokka, would never be able to catch us. The three of us thought it was a riot but Sokka wouldn't even give a chuckle. On the third day, it rained. A lot. We all stayed inside of our tents. I don't know what anyone else did. I was reading when I got very bored. What? I'm part water-bender. I need to move around. Besides, it not like I hated the rain. In fact, I really liked rain. I walked outside and was soaked in less than five seconds. I walked over to the edge to look out over the water. I didn't know if it was necessarily a beautiful sight but it was definitely an interesting, deep sight. The rain was pouring over the water, making it look like little feet were dancing over the surface. So, sitting there, I got to thinking. I don't know what to do! I thought angrily. I want to forgive Zuko but I just...can't. Part of me just hates him for what he did. I know I should let it go. Then why is it so hard?! I picked up a stone and threw it into the water. I watched as the stone fell through the air and landed in the water. Ugh! Why does this have to be so difficult? Okay, okay. Get ahold of yourself ,Tatiana. Okay. Here's what I'll do. I'll talk to him. I won't say I forgive him, I won't yell at him and re-hash what I've already told him. I'll just talk to him. I stood up and went back to my tent, stood there for a moment, collapsed and screamed, "Damn it! Why does everything have to be so complicated?!"

The next day, I waited for Zuko and Katara to get back. I didn't know how long I waited, maybe several hours. I looked down at my reflection in the water and sighed. I then realized that I hadn't seen my reflection since I woke up on the Fire Nation ship. I looked different then and I look different now. In fact, I almost didn't recognize myself. My hair was a little longer from the last time I saw it, past my shoulders at least. I was thinner, either from prison food, or running around like a chicken-cow with its head cut off. But it was less just plain old thin, a lot of it was muscle and even a little of abs. I was surprisingly in shape. I didn't look as scared or as helpless. I looked older, wiser, and in a way, I was. Even more than what I looked like, it was more who I had become. I had seen so many amazing things, met so many wonderful people...even found love for a little while. I had it pretty good over the last several months. I had lived more in that short time than Toku, Lia, Mira, and Tollo had in their entire lives. They wouldn't hold me down anymore. Even if they tried, I wouldn't let them.

Suddenly, I heard a familiar sound; APPA! I looked up in the sky and saw the giant, lovable fuzzball flying through the sky with Katara at the reins. They landed several yards away from me. They probably didn't even see me. They didn't get down, instead, Aang yelled for everyone to pack up their stuff and that we were going to Ember Island. "Again?" I complained. "Yes, again." Said Aang, clearly not wanting to argue. Anyway, we packed up our stuff and took off.

The ride there was very long and awkward. No one said a single word. Everyone just stared silently at each other. I caught Zuko's eye several times and looked away within the same second. Just say something to him. I thought. In front of everyone?! No way! WAY too awkward. Ugh! But If I don't say something soon, I'm gonna miss my chance! "Ugh!" I said aloud. Everyone stared at me awkwardly. I slowly reached for my bag and slowly pulled out my book and started reading while in my head, I could only hear, STUPID STUPID STUPID!

We arrived at Ember Island but instead of hiding in our original spot, we, for some reason, stopped at a, huge, lovely beach house. "Why're we here?" I asked. "Aren't we supposed to hide somewhere where we'll be safe? I don't think it's hiding when we're in someone else's house." Zuko looked at the ground, reminiscing. "This was my father's old beach house. He doesn't come here anymore." I wanted to say "I'm sorry" but it would seem to awkward. I was stuck. Either don't apologize and be rude, or do apologize and make it awkward for everyone. So I just looked at the ground and muttered, "Oops," I felt like that made it even more awkward.

Later, I walked down to the beach. Even though swimming reminded me of my mother, I always felt at home near the water. Apparently, Katara did too. It was obvious that she wanted to be alone, so I ducked behind a rock. What? I didn't have any other options. Anyway, Katara walked alone along the beach when Zuko and Aang came running out. "You alright?" Aang asked. "Just fine." Katara said emotionlessly. "Zuko tolled me about what you did... or what you...didn't do, I guess. I'm proud of you." Katara smiled a little. "I wanted to." Katara said. "I wanted to take all my anger out on him. But, I couldn't. I don't know if it's because I'm too weak to do it or strong enough not to." I pondered what she said. "Too weak to do it or strong enough not to?" I didn't quite know what it meant. All I knew is that Katara couldn't do it, either she didn't want to do it because she though he wasn't worth it or her conscience took over and she knew that two wrongs don't make a right. I still don't know if I have that kind of strength. Anyway, Aang smiled and said, "You did the right thing. Forgiveness is the first step you have to take to begin healing." Katara's face hardened for a second. "But I didn't forgive him." She said sourly. "I'll never forgive him." Then she looked at Zuko and smiled. "But, I am ready to forgive you." They smiled at each other as she threw herself into Zuko's arms for a hug. They pulled away and she walked away. Zuko looked at Aang and said, "You were right about Katara. Violence wasn't the answer." "It never is." Aang replied. Zuko's expression hardened a little bit. "Then I have a question for you." He said grimly. "What are you going to do when you face my father?" Aang just stood there, a frightened look plastered on his face.

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