Ember Island Reunion
This is my first story on fanfiction. As the summery says, it takes place six years after the war. Please read and review. I want to know if I can make the next chapter better.
Ember Island Reunion
Chapter 1: New lives
As the moon descended into the western sky, the sun rose from its hiding place in the east, and the world bid farewell to the night and embraced the light of a brand new day. Aang woke silently with the sunlight shining in his eyes. He moaned and slowly sat up in bed, rubbing the sleep from his eyes. He looked around the bedroom and was about to question where he was, but then he remembered last night. He and Katara had just returned from their honeymoon just last night. The day he and Katara were married was the best day of his life. He hadn't felt so happy since the day Katara had become his girlfriend six years before. And now, they were married. Their Honeymoon had been about two and a half weeks long and very enjoyable. Aang went along to the closet and found some clothes to wear for the day. When he came out, he walked over to the mirror and looked himself over.
After the war, Aang decided to let his hair grow out again. He did cut it so it didn't get too long and he was by now, used to it. Sometimes it made him feel uncomfortable but Katara thought he looked very handsome with his thick, dark hair. Suddenly, the sweet smell of bread, muffins, tea, and many more wonderful foods filled the room. It only took Aang a moment to realize Katara was making breakfast. He smiled at the thought and headed for the kitchen where he found Katara who'd just put a very delectable meal on the table. He loved Katara's cooking so much. It was so sweet and good for him. He couldn't think of a single person who'd hate Katara's food.
Katara looked up from the table to see her husband finally awake. They smiled at one another and Katara threw her arms around him in a warm, loving embrace. Aang hugged her back and held onto her as much as he could. He wanted this moment to last forever. After he let go, Katara's lips met her husband's in a sweet romantic kiss. She didn't want to pull away at all. When they finally broke, they stayed silent for what seemed like forever. "Morning sleepyhead," her sweet voice said softly. "Morning," he said just as softly. He looked at the delicious spread on the table and smiled at her. "Did you make this for us?" She smiled at him with her soft blue eyes. "Of course I did. I made all our favorites. I found those air nomad recipes and made that tomato soup you like so much. And egg custard, some jasmine tea and banana-nut muffins. The perfect way to start the day." Aang smirked at his wife and looked her in the eyes. "Are you by any chance trying to spoil me?" She gave him a smart look as she leaned her head against his chest. "Well what's wrong with that? We're married now, I like spoiling you." She went to the table and sat down. Aang decided not to argue and joined his wife at the table for breakfast. It had been six years ago that Aang had defeated Fire lord Ozai and Zuko had taken his place. He remembered all of Zuko's Plans to rebuild the Fire Nation and to help the other nations recover from the heavy beatings they took. Aang had helped Zuko in any way he could by earning the other nations' trust. It had taken time, but all the hard work paid off. Now, the world was prospering in a great era of peace and happiness.
Aang and Katara lived along the southern coast of the earth kingdom where it was nice and quiet. The air was warm and the sea was calm. Katara enjoyed watching the sunset from the beach. It just seemed so romantic. On clear evenings, she took Aang down to the beach so they could watch the sunset together. She always loved this about living on the coast. While they were eating, Aang thought about the others. He thought about Toph back at her parents' estate and Zuko, all the way overseas at the Fire nation capital. And he thought about Sokka as well. Aang hadn't forgotten the water tribe worrier at all. He'd moved to Kyoshi Island and married Sukki. Aang could still remember their wedding day from three years ago.
Flashback
Sokka stood at the end of the aisle with Aang as his best man beside him. The fifteen year-old Avatar could see his friend was nervous as they waited for the bride to arrive. "You okay?" "Aang, what if she doesn't come? What if Sukki decides not to marry me?" Sokka whispered. "Don't worry Sokka, you're a great guy. Sukki loves you and she's going to walk down that aisle and you two will be married. You'll see." "That's right Sokka. Sukki will come. Just stay calm," Katara said. Sukki had made Katara her maid of honor for the wedding. She was dressed in a beautiful light green silk robe lined with gold thread and a golden Fan headpiece that made her look like a Kyoshi worrier and her hair was tied up in a short ponytail at the back. Toph had become the flowergirl for the ceremony. She didn't mind that, she was enjoying the fact that she could be part of the wedding.
Suddenly, everyone turned towards the back of the church and saw Sukki dressed in a snow-white bride's gown. As expected, her face was hidden by the white veil a bride always wore before marriage. She was walked carefully down the aisle by her father, as was the tradition of a wedding. Sukki's parents were good-hearted people who'd accepted Sokka into their family. Sokka had nearly fainted when they'd given him their blessing to marry Sukki. And now, here she was. The woman of his dreams was about to become his wife……..
"I now pronounce you, husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride." That was the best moment of Sokka's life!
End Flashback
Aang still smiled when he thought about Sokka on Kyoshi with Sukki. Sukki had gone back to training the girls and Sokka had started teaching the boys on the island how to swordfight. He looked over at his wife as they finished breakfast and sighed. Aang knew that she still missed her brother. Kyoshi wasn't far from where they lived, but they knew that it took at least two days to get to and from the island by boat. Aang could see how much Katara wanted to see Sokka again. Once they'd put all the dishes away, the eighteen year-old Avatar took his wife in his arms and lay down on the sofa. After what seemed like forever, Aang spoke. "You miss Sokka don't you?" Katara turned to look at him and nodded.
He smiled softly and gently wiped away a tear from her soft, smooth cheek. "I Miss the others so much Aang. Toph teaches earthbending back at her home. Zuko's stuck at the Royal palace. And Sokka's practically cut off from the rest of the world on Kyoshi." She nuzzled closer to him for comfort as she thought about the rest of the group scattered in different places. "We're the only ones in the group still together," she said. Now, Katara was weeping into her husband's chest, unable to control the continuous stream of tears now bursting from her glassy blue eyes. Aang wrapped an arm around Katara and stroked her soft hair, trying his best to comfort her. He knew how she felt. He missed the others too. Finally, tears ran down his cheeks as well and before long, he was crying with Katara. He knew that he had to do something to get the team back together. Aang and Katara spent the rest of the day snuggling on the sofa and thought about their friends in their own isolated parts of the world.
That night, Aang thought about the best way to bring their group together again. Then, he had an idea. A reunion on Ember Island. It was perfect. Finally, he drifted off to sleep with the idea of a reunion still fresh in his mind.
Sorry about the long first chapter. Please review and tell me if I can do anything to improve my work. I want people to enjoy my writing.