Chapter 7: Infiltration

Zuko can fight with blades.. wow I never knew he was that skilled.

It's impressive actually.. but why and when did he learn to do all of this?

The man was trembling with fear, Zuko lowered his blade and said:"I'll spare you, such a coward as you doesn't deserve to die by my blade",before walking away.

The man launched at Zuko and Zuko turned around and kicked the man into a barrell.

"Pathetic", Zuko said whilst walking towards me.

Zuko.. are you oke?

"I'm fine Katara and you? You weren't hurt in the process?"

No.. and wow you are very skilled with those twin blades.. it's impressive really.

Zuko blushed and said: "Really.. thank you, it made me stronger and more skilled.

My Uncle used to say to never give up without a fight so I learned how to fight"

Wow Zuko that is really impressive, your Uncle must be very proud of you.

Zuko smiled and said" I suppose you're right, should we continue our walk"

I nodded and held his hand again.

His hand felt warm and mine was cold.

"Are you cold Katara?"

A little bit yeah, my hands are starting to get cold.

"Here let me help you this might warm you up."

Zuko took of his jacket and put it around me.

His sleeves were very long which hid my hands.

He grabbed my hand through the sleeve and walked further.

"This way I know you'll stay warm"

It made me blush.. who knew Zuko could be this thoughtful.

We walked through some villages and we're now almost near the palace of the earth king.

We're almost there Zuko, it's over that hill and two blocks further into the grand terrain.

"We'll have to be extra careful from now on"

Yes we'll have to blend in.

Zuko and I walked over the hill and up to the grand terrain until Zuko stopped and turned to face me.

What is going on..Zuko?

"I see a Dai Li agent behind that wall over there so play along"

Zuko put his face closer to mine and whispered: "I'm sorry but I have to do this to be convincing"

What...

Zuko put his hands around my waist, which made me startle and he leaned in again.

Zuko..

"Did I scare you? I'm sorry"

I saw the Dai Li agent looking at us in the corner of my eye and I leaned in to Zuko: You didn't scare me I was just startled for a moment.

I put my hands around Zuko's neck and put our heads closer together.

"Katara are you sure.."

I nodded and leaned in.

My heart was beating fast and I could also hear Zuko's heart beating faster.

Zuko looked at me and than proceeded to bring his lips closer to mine.

He closed his eyes and I closed mine.

Our lips touched each other gently.

The Dai Li agent was still suspicious

Instead of pulling away Zuko deepend the kiss.

I was in awe for a moment but returned the kiss without thinking.

It felt good, Zuko and I were in perfect balance with each other.

He licked my lips to open my mouth and our tongues were dancing in perfect harmony.

The Dai Li agent began to feel awkward and left.

Neither Zuko nor I wanted to pull away we kissed for what felt like ages.

Eventually we had to catch our breath so we gently pulled away.

Zuko looked me in the eye and planted a kiss on my forehead before hugging me.

I hugged him back and held him tight.

Zuko..I

"I feel the same way Katara"

I looked Zuko in the eye and smiled.

I cupped his face and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

That felt amazing I can't believe I kissed you Zuko...

"I can't believe I finally kissed you Katara and it felt amazing.."

Zuko cupped my chin so I faced him and said: "I can hardly wait to do it again"

Zuko held my hand and walked to the grand entrance.

"I'll protect you Katara"

And I'll protect you Zuko.

Time to infiltrate

"Time to infiltrate