Ember Island is a very beautiful place. I remember coming here with Zuko and his family, it was my only time I spent with Zuko away from the palace. They invited me once or twice to enjoy a weekend here. Sadly though Queen Ursa and Ozai would get into terrible arguments. We have been here a few weeks and I think everyone is getting rather bored because Aang and Zuko have been training nonstop. Zuko has told me that at this pace Aang will become a fire bending master before Sozin's comet. Though his training is not completely over, the next part of his training is with me. Which means helping him conquer his fear of killing Fire Lord Ozai.

Zuko and Aang are in the courtyard, Zuko is showing him how to redirect lightening. Katara and I have been watching them all morning. "Kyra?" I looked over at Katara who was still looking at Aang. "Yes?" she sighed, "How did you know you cared for Zuko?" I sat there speechless not sure what advice to give her, I sighed, "There is always complications Katara. I care for Zuko with all my being. My feelings are still confused but I know I want to be with Zuko." She turned to me, "Oh.. I see" I gave her a small smile, "What is troubling you?" She looked back at Aang, "I guess I'm confused." I only smiled, "Aren't we all." She smiled at me. Then Sokka and Suki came storming in, "Guys!! LOOK!!" Sokka held up a poster with Aang's face on it. "Uh what is it?" Toph said as she emerged from the beach. Sokka looked at her with glee, "It's a play about us!!" Zuko and I groaned in unison. I looked at him and smiled, "Yeah my mom used to take us to go see those." He said while walking towards us. I looked up at Sokka, "I had found them not to be truthful." Sokka groaned, "Oh come on guys! We have been bored for so long!" We all sighed, "Alright Sokka we will go to the play." Aang said coming to stand beside Zuko. Sokka jumped up and then kissed Suki on the cheek. Zuko groaned, "Well you guys gotta wear like nice clothes or they won't let you in." Katara smiled, "Well we should all go down to the village and pick out some clothes." Everyone followed her, I started to get up when Zuko grabbed me. "I have something special for you." I blushed as he led me through his family's home.

I realized he was leading me into his parents room, "Zuko why are we going in here?" He picked me up and sat me on the bed, "Just stay right here." He winked at me and walked into his mother's closet. I heard him stir around in there. He finally came out with a red dress. It was trimmed with gold lining, with long sleeves, the sleeves were long enough to still hid my tattoos. "Oh.. Zuko.." I blushed. He smiled and he pulled out another material from behind his back. It was a suit that matched my dress. I giggled and jumped off the bed. "I guess I should get dressed." I snatched the dress and walked into the Ursa's closet. "Kyra there's a gold ribbon on the table thing. Put it in your hair." He yelled from the bedroom. I smiled and quickly undressed. I put on the dress and red flats to go with it. I sat at the vanity in her closet, looking at myself in the mirror. I looked at my hair and started to make a fire nation half up bun, just how Queen Ursa taught me. After I created my master piece I tied the ribbon around it. I pulled my bangs over my arrow. I smiled in the reflection and walked out of the closet. Zuko was sitting on the bed in his suit with a large cloak. He jumped up and looked at me, "Wow, Kyra you uh...you look gorgeous..." I blushed and twirled around in a circle giggling. "My mother wore that for their engagement." I looked at him and smiled, "So does that mean were engaged?" I teased.

He came to me and grabbed my hands. He looked at me, "Soon I will propose to you.. and hopefully you say yes." I widened my eyes, "Oh.." He grabbed my wrist smiling, "Zuko what are you-" I felt something cold go around my wrist. I looked down and saw it was Queen Ursa's red ruby bracelet. I quickly looked up at him, "Zuko I can't take this it's your mother's.." I whispered. He leaned down to where only our foreheads were touching, "It's a promise that I will propose to you." I smiled and kissed him closing the gap between us. Then from the doorway, "Eww.. Seriously get a room." Zuko pulled back and I saw Toph dressed in Fire nation attire. "We are in one." Zuko said smirking. She smiled, "Alrighty hothead.. Come on Sokka's gonna have a heart attack.." She walked off. I smiled up at Zuko, "Come on Fire Lord Zuko." I walked to the door and turned back to him, "I'm not Fire Lord yet." He came up to me grabbing my hand. "You are too me." He kissed me and we left the room running to catch up with the group. As the play started I realized that I hated these plays. Zuko and I were sitting in between Aang and Katara. I felt bad but I mean she isn't ready to tell him how she feels anyway. The play started and everyone hated their character. Aang was played by a girl, Katara was too touchy feely, Sokka was not funny at all and Toph was a huge man. Which actually she liked that, and it did kinda did suite her. When I was talking to Suki who was behind me a bright scene of Katara and Zuko in the crystal dungeon caught everyone's attention. I watched as the actors kissed each other, everyone gasped. "That's interesting." Toph said giggling.

I watched as Aang quickly left, and I whispered, "Uh Zuko-" He quickly looked at me, "Kyra, that's not true I swear!" I just nodded and stared at the play. I grabbed the ruby necklace around my wrist. Finally intermission came and everyone exited from our seats. "Aang has been gone awhile." Katara said looking back at me. "Yeah I know!! He went to go get me flameo flakes like thirty minutes ago!" Sokka bursted out. Katara gave him a scowl, "Kyra will you go with me to find him." I nodded, "Of course I will." Zuko grabbed my shoulder, "Can I go with you?" I gave him a small smile, "Why don't you stay here in case he comes back." He sighed and put his hand down, "Ok.. I'll stay.." Katara and I split up. I searched through the play's halls when I heard talking from outside. I peeked through to saw Katara and Aang talking. They were facing each other, then abruptly Aang kissed Katara. She pushed him back, "I said I was confused!" She ran out and went back inside. Aang stood there and turned back around to the sun. I sighed and walked up beside him. "Why am I so stupid!" He hit his fist on the rail. "Aang, calm down.. Look your just under a lot of stress right now." He sighed and relaxed his body. He then looked at me, "Kyra? Do you love Zuko?" I shook my head, "Aang, I care for Zuko. Love I am not quite sure yet." He sighed, "Did it bother you when the play showed Katara and Zuko kissing?" I winced at the thought of it, "Aang listen to me," I put my hand on his shoulder, "These plays are toyed with for the fire nation's entertainment. But the truth is, yes it did hurt to see that, but I had to realize even if it did happen.. Zuko cares for me now in the present." He let a tear fall, I pulled him into a tight hug. "Kyra?" he said muffling into my shoulder, "Yes Aang?" He pulled back, "You are an amazing Guide." I smiled, "Thanks little brother, now let's go back to the play.." He sighed as I led the way.

Aang and I finally reached our seats, Aang went and sat down next to Zuko. Katara walked up to me, "Kyra, I wanted to tell you that Zuko and I did not kiss in those catacombs." I smiled, "It's ok if you did, because I know he cares for me now." She sighed, "Katara?" She looked up at me, "Yeah?" I put my hands on her shoulders, "Don't be so hard on Aang, he was just jealous. Plus, he is really sorry about kissing you." I winked at her and sat down in between Zuko and Aang. Katara then went around us and sat next to Zuko. Zuko put his arm around me, "Are you ok?" I leaned up and kissed his cheek. "Eww Oogies!" Sokka said with a disgusted face. I pulled back and giggled. Then Suki grabbed his face an kissed him, "How's that for oogies." I giggled at them and looked at Zuko, "Yes I'm ok." He kissed me on the forehead. Then we all turned to watch the ending of the play. I watched as Azula killed my beloved Zuko. Then Ozai killing Aang, my heart literally broke. When the play finally was over we quickly left the building. When walking back, "That was a terrible play, I actually think that was the worst one I have ever witnessed." Zuko said putting his arm around me. "Yep, definitely the worse" . Katara and I said in unison. "Terrible.." Suki said holding Sokka's hand. "The special effects were good.." Sokka said. Toph smiled, "I loved my person!"

We all laughed in unison..

That night I laid in my bed having nightmares. I woke up screaming. Aang, Zuko and Katara came running in. Zuko jumped on the bed and held me close, "What's wrong Kyra?" I let the tears constantly flow from my eyes, "It was just a nightmare." I tried to calm myself down. Katara came over and felt my head, "You feel warm Kyra.. Are you sure your ok?" I look up at her, "Yeah I'm sorry to wake you guys." Aang came over and felt my forehead, "I'll bring some water." He left quickly through the door. Katara looked over at Zuko and then at me, "I'll go get you some dry clothes." I didn't even notice I was covered in sweat. Zuko was still holding me tight. "I'm here Kyra..." He said wiping the sweat off my forehead. "I'm sorry for waking you up.." He kissed my cheek. And then pulled back holding my sweaty face,"Don't worry about me Kyra I'm here to take care of you." I smiled and pulled his hands off my face, "Thanks.." Katara came in with loose sleep wear. "Here I think you will find these more suiting." I smiled, "Could you put them on the dresser." She nodded and did so. Zuko put his arms around my waist and pulled me into him. "I can see you are being well taken care of. So I will head back to bed." She giggled and left the room. Aang then appeared with my water. "Here, this should help cool you down." He put the water on my dresser next to the sleep wear, "I'm gonna Uh go.." He started to leave, "Thank you Aang for the water." He turned and smiled at me while leaving.

I turned my attention to Zuko, "Can you hide your face while I get dressed." He chuckled, "Yes I can do that." He lifted the sheet up hiding his face. I smiled and slithered out of the bed. I went over and peeled off the sweaty clothes. And slipped into the see through tank top and red shorts. I looked over at Zuko's covered face. "You can look now." He put down the covers and smiled at me. "Wow.." I jumped on the bed and started to passionately kiss him. He put his arms around my waist and pulled me up closer to him. I pulled back and sent air towards the burning candle. The room was pitch black, I got under the covers. He put his arm around me as I pushed my back into his warm body. He kissed my neck and whispered, "Goodnight Queen Kyra." I closed my eyes smiling,"Goodnight Fire Lord Zuko." I heard him chuckle when I fell asleep.