A/N Hey guys it's zutara247lova this is my first story hope you guys like it! The story is basicly about 4 years after the war ended and Aang and Toph are helping out all the other kingdoms and Katara is having a hard time dealing with it,after all they've been gone for 2 years and Aang barely writes Katara,who stays in the southern water tribe teaching little waterbenders how to waterbend. Suki has been of with the Kyoshi warriors, so Sokka misses her too. Now after so long of separation they all meet again and a bunch of truth comes out heartbreak and alot of tension! You know you typical Zutara story,so I hope you guys like it!

Edit: LOOK AT ME I"M EDITING MY STORY FINALLY :D So yeah if you're reading this, this is as good as it's gonna get cause idk on how to be better :)

Disclaimer: I don't own ATLA just another fan who loves to write about it!

The Firelord and the Waterbender

"I never wanted to fall in love with her I just did, and every day I see her I love her even more…" ~ Zuko

"Katara!" Hadoka yelled for her to come. "You have a letter." Katara quickly grabbed the letter ripping it open and as she read the letter her smile faded, it wasn't from the person she wanted it to be from.

"What's wrong?" Hadoka asked noticing her sad face.

"Oh, it's nothing I just thought that I would get a letter from Aang."

Hadoka put his hand on her back, "Sweetheart I know you miss Aang he probably misses you too, but he's busy and you know that, and I'm sure he'll be back soon! On a lighter note what does that letter say?"

Katara just sighed and explained, "Well, it's from Zuko and Mai, they're having a 4 year anniversary party of the day the war ended, and the day they got back together for what the 100th time? Yeah I think I'll stay here and keep on teaching my students." She gave her dad the letter back and started to walk away Hadoka hated seeing he's daughter sad, ever since Aang left again she stopped smiling.

"Katara come on, it says everyone's invited you can see Zuko again, and you never know Aang and Toph may make an appearance?"

"What about, Suki!" Sokka came rushing in and grabbed the letter. because of his nosy self snooping around listening to Katara and her dad. "Yay! She may come too! I'm definitely coming whether you want to or not Katara."

She really didn't want to, but a chance to see everyone again kind of my help mind her heart, plus she gets to see Zuko she's missed their quarrels they had together. "Okay, I'll go, but only because I need a break, and I do kind of miss Zuko , but I'm not going for long we stay for the party then the next day we leave, capisci?" Hadoka smiled "I guess that means we need to start packing!"

Katara looked out at the open water, she loved being surrounded by her element she felt so powerful, Sokka however feels like he's surrounded by the only danger to this ship and most likely will be the leading cause of his death. She was just notified that they had about an 1 hr left untill they dock at the fire nation. She sighed as she once again looked at a masterpiece as the sun settled over the water, "Who knew water and fire looks so beautiful together." she thought. "Only an hour left till I see Zuko again" her heart skipped as she thought that and smiled! "What was that?" she thought "Guess I'm really excited to see Zuko."

"Prin- I mean Fire lord Zuko!", even though it has been 4 years Uncle Iroh couldn't stop calling Zuko, Prince Zuko, "Your friends from the Southern Watertribe have arrived! Zuko had grown to be a real fine young man, hair slightly longer, he must've been getting it cut, and growing a little stubble on his chin. "Thank you Uncle, I shall go greet them soon, you go ahead I'll be there in a minute." Zuko was so happy his friends decided to come and visit, he was a little to happy to see Katara for some strange reason. Of course he missed Sokka the only guy he was able to talk to on the days the traveled, but Katara was his traveling companion he and her became great friends after their little field trip together. He left his study and went to go meet everyone.

First all the package came down then Hadoka came down and Zuko greeted him, next was Sokka where Zuko and him gave each other a good manly Southern Watertribe greeting then a hug. As the released from the hug Sokka was asking him how was he and everything, but Zuko was too entranced by Katara when she walked down from the ship, Agni was she beautiful her hair as in a long braid with a flower pinned to it, she wore a silky blue dress that fitted her so the wind picked up and blew her flower out of her hair, Zuko walked away from Sokka, who still kept talking to him not noticing Zuko couldn't have cared less at the moment. Zuko picked up the flower which landed at his feet,and he handed it to Katara who was now right in front of him."Here's your flower pin." , "Thank you for grabbing it for me." Katara said "Here", Zuko placed the flower back in her hair, Katara blushed as he helped her "There" he said as he finished putting the pin back in its place and then he smiled at her. She looked so,"Beautiful.." Zuko mumbled "Excuse me?" Katara asked, "Oh, that pin is beautiful." he said trying to cover up his little slip. "Well Jae and Min, can you get Miss Katara settled, Akio and Hyo can you settle Mr Sokka and Hadoka in their rooms." The servants bowed and lead the guest to their rooms

"This is your room Lady Katara, Jae and I are your servants, if you need anything please don't hesitate to ask us.", Min smiled at Katara.

"Thank you, I don't think I need anything at the moment."

"Are you sure? We can bring some food, dinner has already passed, but we can bring you snacks or anything you like."

"Nope, I'm really just tired, just wake me up for breakfast." Min nodded and turned to leave, katara sat on her bed and wanted to do something that she hadn't done in hours, "Hey,sorry but can you start me a bath." Katara asked Min, "Of course,oh and just so you know the Firelord's room is down the hall to your left."

"Why so close?" Katara asked surprised "All women's rooms are supposed to be close for...intimate purposes."

"Has it always been like that?" Katara asked disgusted, "Yes, but Zuko made a new rule that everyone has their own business in their own room and its their private quarters, he also doesn't allow anyone to enter his room without his permission, so it isn't really what it seems." She explained.

"Oh, okay."

"Is that all Miss Katara?" Min asked with once again a smile.

"Yes, thank you."

Katara disrobed and got into the water and relaxed,she liked her servants and for once she felt comfortable her and a little happy.

A/N That's it for today I'm trying to build Zuko's and Katara's relationship before anything happens too soon thank you for reading, next chapter is the party who will be there who will not?Thnx again and please review!