AN: Woot, looks like I'm back in action. Well, mainly ATLA action haha. It's my current addiction; I apologize to any of you that were looking forward to more Pretty Little Liars. I am very very bored of that show, they're just… Ugh. I'm not gonna waste my time writing in here, I'm just gonna get into it

Aang smiled, looking into the distance as Appa flew towards their destination. Katara was asleep in the large saddle, having given up on staying awake about an hour into their journey. They were nearly to Toph's school now and he hadn't wanted to wake her just yet. "You can land over there Appa" he said, pointing to a convenient spot "just be careful not to wake her."

It had been five years since the initial war against Fire Lord Ozai and the whole group hadn't been reunited in three; they were all busy with their separate things and hadn't had the chance. After months of correspondence, the young Aang had finally managed to find a time that would work for everyone.

Appa landed as softly as he could and Aang climbed over to where Katara was asleep; he could never have gotten enough of watching her so happy, so peaceful. Regretfully, he had to wake her up. So with a sigh, he sat next to her and lightly prodded her shoulder, leaning down to give her cheek a light kiss. She turned around, opening her eyes which were the only part of her actually showing above the thick blanket. "Are we there already?" She asked him in a groggy voice.

Aang had never really gotten over the fact that she was his, his 'forever girl'. Those words had brought him a few smiles from her in their years together. It may have been a cheesy line, but it was what he considered her. She was his, he was hers, and there was nothing in their lives that could change that. "Yeah, c'mon, Toph's waiting" he responded quietly, getting to his feet and offering her his hands to help herself up.

She took them thankfully and moved in to his side. Somewhere in the time they had been growing up, Aang had managed to grow taller than her. He had been 14 when he hit his first growth spurt, and when he was 16 he had completely shot up. She had stayed in what was the beginning of Republic City with him to help build it while her brother had gone back to the southern water tribe. The war had taken its toll on their old home, and he figured it was his duty to help them regain their footing.

The 20 year old man hadn't really become more serious, but he knew when duty came before humor and he knew when to draw the line. He still fought with his trusty boomerang, not that there was much need for it around there anymore. With the threat of Ozai gone, there wasn't much to worry about besides the occasional uprising in cities. The southern water tribe was a peaceful place; people usually didn't have to worry about something like that.

He took her hand and kissed the top of her head as they walked towards the school. Toph had promised to meet them inside, and he hoped she had kept to that; they had a long journey ahead of them. The couple opened the door lightly and smiled as they saw their old friend sitting in a chair across the room. "You're ten minutes late" she said as she heard them approach.

Aang frowned "are we? I didn't realize…"

"I'm only joking twinkle toes" she responded, getting to her feet and walking towards them. The floor was conveniently covered in a thick layer of dirt which served its purpose in helping her see. "It's good to see you again."

"You too Toph" he replied, reaching out. She wasn't one for hugging, but maybe after not seeing them for years she would make an exception. After a moment he chuckled "you see so much that sometimes I forget."

She smiled in response, not taking any offence to that; if anything it just reminded her of what a skilled earth bender she was. "Don't worry about it Aang," was all she said "so, are we taking Appa?" She had never been fond of the oversized flying bison due to the fact that she couldn't see anything when they were up in the air, leaving her rather defenseless in an attack.

Katara smiled "yes, he's to your left."

"I know exactly where he is, my feet could sense that old friend from a mile away." She walked over, looking like someone who could see. It never ceased to amaze her friends that she could do that. "He's a ten ton bison; it's hard for anyone to miss that." She walked over and gave him a quick pat on the nose, moving out of the way as he let out a loud groan. She knew as well as anyone did that he would often lick you if you were too close to his mouth.

Aang grinned "a hundred and eighteen years old and he still works just like a brand new one."

"Well if you want to get technical" Katara started, lightly shoving Aang "he's only eighteen like you considering for a hundred years of that he was stuck in an ice block."

Toph rolled her eyes and lifted her foot, slamming it to the ground. The ground shifted, pushing a thin platform up. She jumped up on Appa and looked in the general direction the other two were standing "come on, I don't want to wait here all day. We have Sokka to find."

"It's not much of finding if you know where he is" Katara responded as Aang grabbed her around the waist. The wind lifted them up and they landed softly on Appa, Katara smiling slightly at Toph. The two of them hadn't always had the best relationship, but they had mended any rough spots after time.

Aang looked back "what about Suki? Is she at the tribe?" He asked, an eyebrow lifted.

Katara shook her head "she went back to Kyoshi a while ago; Sokka was very upset about it, but I guess they always knew they were going separate ways. Her duty was to her village, and his was to the tribe and you; he refused to go to the island but she wouldn't stay. I guess it's rocky between them right now, but they're trying to make it work."

There was silence for a while before anyone spoke "well that's unfortunate" Toph muttered, leaning against the back of the saddle. One of her knees was crossed over the other and her arms were behind her head. Katara was sitting cross legged, her back straight, and Aang was at Appas head, someone had to control where they went.

"I don't know, the last time I visited they didn't seem to be doing so well" Katara said quietly "but I guess that's life, people drift apart. They'll make it through alright, I'm sure of it."

Toph's eyes were closed but Katara knew she was listening. Aang was silent, staring in to the distance. "These trips are so much shorter now that we don't have to worry about the fire nation shooting us out of the sky" he whispered, remembering the days when that was all they worried about. "Now that we don't have to try and shake Zuko off our tails."

Those days seemed laughable now. Zuko had gone through a patch when he was unsure about everything, taking the fire nation out of the earth nation. He had been unsure about talking to his father, but it was alright now. When they remembered Zuko being one of the people that hated them, the group couldn't help but chuckle; they had made a good friend of him eventually.

"Those were the days" Toph whispered, resisting the urge to laugh.

It would still be a couple of days of journeying, Appa needed to rest sometimes, but they would be at the southern water tribe before they could get restless. Katara and Aang had spent most of their trip in silence, but this one would be a trip meant for catching up. They intended to stay in the tribe for a while, it seemed to be the most convenient place for them to be; then they wouldn't have to venture to republic city, and drop everyone off at their respective homes after.

If anyone wanted to join them there, they would be more than happy to welcome them. Aang and Katara generally stayed on what had come to be known as "Air Benders Island" by the town's people. There were plenty of rooms to stay in there, Katara and Aang had their own rooms, but often ended up finding comfort in each other's arms during the night. Both didn't like the lonesome feeling of separate bedrooms. Yet, they had them to maintain a respectable appearance to visitors.

Although they were together for years, they were yet to be married, and some looked down upon that. They wouldn't approve even if the two stayed together in a mostly platonic way. They shared a few kisses, but nothing more in the bedroom. At this moment they had more to think about than being wed, like building republic city up to its very great potential.

When someone asked, no, they didn't stay in the same room, and they had separate ones to back it up. However, alone with each other they knew the truth, and there was no shame in it. "Careful Katara, I can almost hear your brain working from over here" Toph said sarcastically "or maybe I can smell your mind burning. Either way works" she smirked at her friend who chuckled lightly.

"I'm just thinking about how much things have changed I guess" she whispered "and about how excited I am to see Sokka again." As much as she wouldn't generally admit it, she missed her brother, and her father. They hadn't wanted her to go off on her own, but she had to find her own way; and being in the southern water tribe her whole life wasn't going to do it. As much as she loved it there, she needed to move on.

Aang smiled at her "well, you'll see him soon enough." He told her, reaching out to her even though he couldn't reach her from there.

"You're giving me the oogies" Toph scoffed, mocking Sokka and chuckling to herself "boy am I glad I can't see you."

Katara sighed "okay, maybe I don't miss everything about Sokka" she smirked "but I'm sure his oogies have faded by now."

"I wouldn't be so sure" Aang responded, eyes still ahead "he may have grown up, but you're still his sister!"

So I'm gonna cut it off there. Soon will be meeting up with Sokka, might even see some Zuko in this :3 Okay, let's face the facts… I love Zuko, so he'll be in there.