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A new Journey	By : sicklysweet24 Category: Avatar - The Last Airbender > Het - Male/Female Views: 5781 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter 6

Sleepless Nights, Conflicting Emotions and a Women Overboard?

Katara could only gape at Bato's nudity, she did not expect this from him; she was very uncomfortable and all hopes of getting some rest were now gone. Was he doing this on purpose? Was this some kind of sick game? Letting her mind wonder she thought about the mysterious picture and it's contents. Did anyone from their tribe really know Bato? He obviously had secrets, now the very man she called a family friend was starting to feel like a stranger to her with every passing moment.

She couldn't stand this, her breath began to catch in her throat and thoughts about her current situation swirled in her head like rushing water, she had to get out of here. Katara threw the cover off herself and quickly grabbed what garments she had left on the floor and headed straight for deck.

Bato wasn't oblivious to what was happening in his very own bed. He had heard her heavy breathing and witnessed Katara run from the room like the very fires of hell were upon her. He knew this wasn't going to be easy but he had hoped that Katara would at least be mature enough to handle living with him. He rose from the bed and put on his pants than headed for the deck all the while thinking how to handle this situation.

When he reached the deck Katara stood at the far right with her head pointed up towards the night sky and her hand gently caressing the necklace around her neck, she looked like a painting. Peaceful and serene, Bato new she wasn't feeling at all like the way she appeared. How do I come to an understanding with her? I thought we had agreed at dinner that we both would live with our situation.

“Katara, if your uncomfortable with me than maybe I should take you back.”

No answer... Then inspiration hit him smack in the middle of the forehead. She was acting childish and backing away from what ever made her uncomfortable, while he was trying to deal with this head on.

“I understand now that your to young for the journey I really wished Amerione could have come with me, she would have made a great companion. I'll turn the boat around in the morning. Tonight you can have the bed to yourself I'll sleep on deck.” said Bato
With that he gestured for her to head down below than stretched himself out on the pillows they had sat on during dinner and said goodnight. She never thought that Bato would act this way towards her. She was actually dumbfounded, she was being brushed off. Feeling utterly confused she fled to the room, and threw herself onto the bed.

How dare he compare her to another women! She wasn't just some child to be thrown aside, why compare her to Amerione anyway? Amerione didn't have it easy but she had dwelt with the loss of a mother and absent father, and so on.. But that was neither here nor there she had to deal with this like an adult.

But where to start? Still upset she looked around for something then remembered the note her father gave her, she quickly retrieved it from her bag. The note was wrapped carefully, for it was very old and crinkled like it had been read over and over.

She illuminates the night, with out her the stars have no purpose. She is the moon
itself my guardian, my spirit howls for her I am the wolf that stares at the night sky. She directs my path if she does not rise neither does my heart. She gives me strength to endure and hope when none can be found.

I protect her light, for she shines only for me and my spirit rejoices. She is my water bearer and I hold the cup. We move around and with each other in perfect harmony, If she does not begin I cannot end. The is no middle we exist for each other and that existence is harmony. Can love really be this strong?

Katara couldn't finish reading the note, she new this was one of the many love letters her father wrote to her mother before they married. And he had continued to leave little love notes for her to find even after they were married. Could she ever be that in love with a man? She kept telling herself that kind of love was foolish, she didn't even need to be in love. That kind of love was dangerous and she refused to end up like her father. Old and alone never looking forward. What kind of life was that?

No she wouldn't allow herself to be hurt. But what does this have to do with Bato? Nothing, she still had to deal with this but she couldn't sleep so she pulled out her carving knife and the piece of wood and began to carve.

Bato had slept well that night knowing that his plan worked, he awoke early and had attended to the vessel, with nothing else to do he began his morning stretches which always helped to clear his mind. The morning was crisp and beautiful the view of the mountains was breathtaking.

“U mm.. Bato”

“Yes” he said not bothering to turn around.

“I wanted to apologize for my behavior” Katara said feeling like she was a child again

“I understand your feelings, my own are just as conflicting. But we can't continue to go backwards we must move forward our tribe is depending on us.” Bato was still doing his stretches and hadn't even turned to look at her which made Katara angry.

Suddenly Bato heard splashing and felt a hard smack hit the back of his head that caused him to stumble forward but not fall. Once he regained his composer he turned slowly to look at her trying hard to keep his own temper under control. Her hair was standing on ends and looked sticky, there were dark circles under her eyes she was sweaty and looked like she could use a good bath. Her hands were balled into fists and she was scowling at him.

“Don't look at me like that you deserved that hit!” she said

“What could I have done that would deserve a strike like that.” he said through clutched teeth

“First off were nearing earth kingdom mountains which means you never intended to go back, secondly you compare me to Amerione, thirdly you disrespect me by treating me like a child then you ignore me when I try to apologize.” She was now beyond furious and had to fight the urge to hit him again.

Bato didn't say anything he was still fuming over being hit, she wasn't little Katara who used to run in between his legs and pull his wolf tail, now she was fully grown and had a temper to match.

“Well, are you going to say anything or are you going to just stare at me like a jackass .”

Bato slowly walked over to her and stood very close to her, starring right into her eyes
he grabbed her pinning her arms to her sides, she struggled to get free and demanded to be let go but her struggles and yells were ignored. He lifted her up without any struggle and walked over to the edge and threw her over...

A beifong awaits impatiently....

“Where the hell is my damn shashami?”

“Lady Toph please lunch has been detained only momentarily I will go see myself what the hold up is.” said her maidservant Rio-shin
“Why is everyone so damn quiet! This is supposed to be a meeting does not any one have anything to say?”

Her members of her council just sat in their chairs unmoving and casting glances upon each other none of them dared to speak while their mistress was in a mood, so instead they watched her pick her nose, then with a flick of her fingers the treasure she must have been looking for was cast into the nearest council members cup of lemon tea. He visible cringed but didn't dare to say anything to the most powerful woman in the Earth Kingdom.

“I'm sorry my lady, it seems the kitchen is running low on staff.” said Rio-shin as she walked in holding a tray filled with her mistresses lunch order closely followed by several kitchen staff who quickly placed trays filled with various foods on the table for the council.

“And why is that?” snapped Toph

“It is one of the reasons why we are meeting now, it seems various staff has just turned up missing in the last few weeks, it's not only happening here but in your recently opened bath houses throughout the kingdom.” said council member Jo

“Why am I just hearing about this now?”

“Your husband didn't want you to worry since you are expecting another child.” said Rio-shin

That lovable fool always so overprotective she thought “Go tell him his wife requires his presence in the council room.”

Rio- shin bowed quickly and made haste to fetch the master of the house.

“Low staff is not good for profits, how many are missing?”

“The numbers are rising the count is at fifty at least, Do you suspect a rebellion against the new Earth King is the reason.” said Jo

“No, but I feel a storm coming.” said Toph

The council stared at her with confused expressions they new her well enough that she would not explain herself but her mysterious attachment to the earth made them nervous for when she made statements like these it meant trouble.

She could hear the sound of feet padding quickly into the room.

“Lady Toph I'm sorry but I cannot find your husband anywhere.” Rio-shin said running into the room and looking out of breath from searching

Toph stood abruptly her heart was racing could her husband be one of the missing people? He was not the type of man to leave and not tell her where he was going, this was truly disturbing.

“Listen and listen closely we are now launching a private investigation search the bath house and surrounding villages for my husband, business will go on as nothing has happened hire replacements for the lost staff members, everything that goes on in the bath houses is to be reported and anything found at the scene of a missing person brought to me is that clear?” said Toph

everyone responded with a yes and Toph could feel fear saturate the room along with her own anxiety “And watch your backs, dismissed.”

She turned in the direction she believed Rio-shin to be standing, and was a little confused to feel her maidservant was very calm and elated? But dismissed this “Pack my things, take only what is needed we travel light and as refugees.”

“Where are we going?” said Rio-shin

“Omashu” said Toph

In the fire nation...

“Uncle do you remember the woman I told you about in my dreams?”

“ Yes Zuko, I have thought about that,the archer in the mist right?

“ I had another dream last night I was worrying about those mysterious disappearances in the Earth Kingdom the travelers keeping telling everyone about, I'm concerned it will begin to happen here as well, I spent half the night worrying until I fell asleep and that's when I dream't of her.”

“Go on” said uncle Iroh

“She was leading me somewhere, telling me something was coming she looked different almost afraid and wild like she had been fighting a force unseen, the dream was so intense and realistic I feel almost haunted.” said zuko

Iroh didn't like his nephew's last statement and he did hear the stories for himself but believed them to be travelers tales that were made up out of boredom, as for the woman if she was a spirit then he hoped she was good and continued to guide zuko but what if she was real? A harsh knock from the door caused uncle to jumped slightly

“Enter” yelled Zuko irritated by the interruption

“I'm sorry my lord but it appears that the Earth kingdoms are not the only ones suffering the lost of missing people, we have lost twenty this morning and so have a few business within the top fire nation cities.” said his manservant

“Contact lady Toph Beifong I need to meet with her as soon as possible and pack my things I may need to investigate this myself.” said Zuko

His manservant left quickly closing the big red and gold dragon doors behind him, and zuko began pacing he was not about to have any more crap going on in his nation.

Iroh sighed quietly to himself it seemed that a storm was approaching that just didn't include the earth kingdoms, what was the archer trying to warn zuko about in his dreams, what was coming? What ever it is held ill for many only time will tell the outcome.

In earth kingdom waters...

“Bato how could you! I can't believe you just threw me in the water, are you insane!” shouted Katara while she kicked her legs to stay afloat.

“Believe it, I'm growing weary of your childishness, your so whiny.” was Bato reply

“Your damn right I'm whiny after what you just did to me.” she said

Katara was so angry she quickly began to bend a water whip with plans to knock bato over the boat with it. But was stopped midway when she felt the water around her swirl and take the shaped of a fist and it constricted slightly wrapping itself around her form preventing her from moving she threw a terrified glance at Bato who was just standing there not doing any bending moves in fact he had his arms folded across his chest.

Katara was speechless as the water fist lifted her out of the water and placed her on deck. The water was bended out of her clothes and hair and returned to the sea. Katara stared at him in awe she had never seen anyone bend without moving not even Aang.

“Bato you just... just..”

“Bended .. Yeah I know.” then he turned and left her alone with her thoughts

Thanks to all who read and review it's the only reason why I continue this story that and there aren't enough Katara and Bato stories so I had to make my own since it's a new year I'll try to update weekly but until then here is a sneak peak of chapter 7

“It looks like everything is going as planned Bato and Katara will soon be in the Earth Kingdom, but we have another problem arising”...

“Don't you think I know that! If your fools had been more careful we wouldn't be dealing with the Beifong situation,but no I will not let this stop me from what I am trying to achieve I have waited to long and have come to close”...

“What are your orders?”...

“We must trap the one who holds the ancient spirit power she is important and Bato is to be left to me anyone else must die.”...

“Is that all?”...

“No fetch the black powder”...
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