Summary: This is the first chapter of my second Fanfic; it is not related to my first one in anyway but may be inspired or inspire from my other fanfic. If you haven't read my other one please check out Alternate Book 2: Earth. I love your support and could need some constructive criticism. Anyway, this is a bit angsty. This has a Kataang heartbreak at the hands of Zutara. As a note, I do not like Zutara; I am always Kataang but this idea has been nagging at me for a few days. There will be multiple chapters, how many, I don't know. Don't worry, it won't end in a Zutara, I hope. ;)
Disclaimer: I do not own Avatar
Chapter 1: I'm Sorry
It was two months after the war and Team Avatar was relaxing peacefully on Ember Island at what is now Firelord Zuko's place. The end of the war was peaceful; Aang had kissed Katara on the balcony of the Jasmine Dragon a month ago but he left soon after to deal with some business. It was the first time they all had seen him since. Sokka and Suki were still dating and Suko decided to travel with Sokka. Toph was still Toph; tough and stubborn as always and not needing a boyfriend.
Life for Zuko on the other hand was a bit tougher. He and Mai broke up when he kept being over protective. The stress of being the new Firelord was stressful so he decided he would let Iroh run the Fire Nation for a while until Zuko got all his ducks in a row.
Last night, Aang had arrived the night before with a warm greeting from everyone. He only really wanted to see Katara who gave him a long, yet nervous, hug when he arrived. Aang also gave a friendly bow followed by a hug to his firebending teacher, who in return looked a little nervous.
This morning, however, was out of the ordinary. As Aang rolled out of his bed, he noticed that it was light outside. He never slept passed sunrise unless he was sick. He shook his head trying to wake himself up. As he got dressed in his new robes; the standard air nomad pants with an orange and gold tunic style robe on top, leaving his right shoulder exposed. He stumbled out of his room and into the hallway. As he made his way down the hallway, Aang thought about the day ahead; catching up with his friends and especially Katara. When he arrive in the living room he was greeted by a familiar mocking voice, "Good morning twinkle-toes. Or should I start calling you snoozles now."
"Good morning, Toph." Aang responded with a roll of his eyes.
Suki was sitting on the couch reading and looked up to give Aang a welcoming nod. Aang then smiled back. Aang then turned his attention to Katara, who was cleaning dishes. He glided right behind her without her noticing, "Do you need any help?"
Katara jumped, not expecting Aang to be there, "No...I'm fine." she replied.
Aang slipped his arms around Katara, who was still facing away from him, and grabbed her wrists. There was a slight hitch in her breath, "Aang, really I'm fine."
Slightly taken back by this, Aang released her wrists and backed away, "Suit yourself." as he turned to walk outside he looked over his shoulder with a worried expression, not quite sure what was up with her, "Where are Sokka and Zuko?"
Katara looked up from the dishes but didn't turn to face him, "Practicing their sword fighting I think."
A frown then consumed Aang's face. It seemed as though Katara was avoiding him but he figured she had a lot on her mind and he would talk to her about it later. He walked out into the large villa where Zuko and Sokka were in the middle of a duel. Noticing the presence of someone else, the two older boys stopped. Zuko frowned slightly at the fact that it was Aang and he was about to beat Sokka. Sokka, on the other hand, was relieved and ecstatic about seeing Aang; whether it be because he missed him or he was about to lose, no none knows, "Aang! It's good to see ya buddy!"
"Hey Sokka." Aang replied while nodding at Zuko, who returned the nod with a smile. "How was your sparring going." Aang turned his attention to Sokka who became figity.
Zuko interupted with a mocking tone, "He was about to lose." He then looked at Sokka with a smirk."
Aang smiled at Sokka, "Is this true Sokka."
"Yes." Sokka replied with a sigh.
Aang chuckled, "Sound like you need to check in with Master Piandao." Then bit his lip in nervous thought, "Can we talk in private?"
"Sure anything for my favorite airhead." Sokka turned to walk up the trail into the surrounding forest and waved to Zuko, "See ya later Zuko."
Zuko turned and started walking inside, "See ya guys later."
Aang and Sokka walked for a few minutes until they found a clearing in the woods with a stream running through it. Sokka leaned against a nearby tree and looked Aang in the eyes, "So, what do you want to talk to me about?"
"Well...I am not sure how you'll react." Aang replied with a slight blush nervously.
Sokka chuckled, "After all this time you should've learned to talk to me." He shook his head, "Shoot!"
"Ok...it's about Katara." Aang sighed, "We...kissed a month ago in Ba Sing Se." Aang bit his lip in preparation of Sokka's response.
"Yeah, I know."
"Y...You do!?"
"Yeah, I saw the whole thing and well...I'm happy for you guys. I wouldn't want my sister with anyone else. You make her so happy." Sokka replied with a bit of caring thought in his voice.
"Oh...well the thing is, I haven't actually told her how I feel."
"Well that kiss probably told her a lot."
"Yeah, I know, but when I have tried to help or talk to her she has been very...distant towards me like she doesn't want me to be there." Aang replied slightly dejected.
"She is probably a little upset that you were gone for a month. You should go talk to her."
"You think so."
"Yeah, you are technically a diplomat now so, knock yourself out."
"Ok, thanks Sokka."
Sokka stood up straight from leaning against a tree and started walking down the trail back to the beach house, "No problem, Aang."
Aang watched as Sokka walked down the trail. He had to think about what to say to Katara so he decided to head for the beach to think. Aang was still a little confused about why Katara seemed to be avoiding him, but he thought that talking to her would solve it. It always had in the past when they had issues in the past. He started walking down the path and thinking about Katara; how caring, strong, brave, independent and beautiful she was. Her mocha skin never ceased to amaze him and her smile could always brighten his day. Aang soon reached the open villa where Sokka and Zuko had been sparring earlier, but no one was there. He continued through the villa and to the red, wooden stairs down to the beach. He started to walk down the beach, thinking about what exactly to say to Katara; whether to talk about her avoiding him or just saying 'I love you.' He didn't know. Suddenly, he heard talking from around a corner in the cliff that lined the beach. He strolled up to the bend and hid behind a rock. He poked his hid above the rock like a periscope to see who the culprits were. His eyes went wide as he saw Zuko and Katara sitting and talking while peering out into the sea. They are probably just talking about something Toph or Sokka did, right? To his shock, Katara leaned towards Zuko, placing a hand on his chest, and locking lips with his firebending teacher. Aang's eyes filled with tears as Katara pushed Zuko onto his back and kissed him even more passionately. Now Aang had lost his composure completely as his tears became hard crying as he ran back to the beach house.
Aang ran hard with so many thoughts in his mind. I love her. I thought she loved me. We kissed in Ba Sing Se, a real, passionate kiss. Was it all a joke to her? Now it makes sense. Aang ran through the villa and into the open door completely ignoring, Sokka, Suki and Toph. Aang ran down the hall and into his room, slamming the door behind him, and falling face first into his bed, soaking the sheets with his tears. He heard his door open and then the weight of someone pushing down onto the mattress. He heard two words from the water tribe boy, "I'm sorry."
Thank you for reading. Please review. Remember, I am not a Zutararian; It just fits with the model of my story.