A/N: Ok! so i decided to write about an alternate in between. From the moment the episode Crossroads of Destiny ended. When this episode had first came out, not only did i cry along with every avatar fan lol, but i wondered what was next. One thing i had hoped to happen would be that they took Aang to the Eastern Air Temple. i thought maybe Guru Pathik would be able to help and maybe even hint to Katara about Aang's feelings for her. So this is what i did! Katara is going to journey to Guru Pathik and we'll see what happens. This story will probably go on until Katara returns to Chameleon Bay (because i do like to try and keep to the main story line that the creators made, because nothing beats that (and also if anyone has read the Lost Adventures, there is a comic strip of exactly this in between and them taking over The Fire Nation ship.) but like i said this is my own version!) So please read and enjoy. reviews would be amazing! This story wont be too too long, couple of chapters.

Disclaimer: I do not own Avatar the Last Airbender

CHAPTER 1

I can't believe what has just happened in the last hour alone. Ba Sing Se has fallen and Aang is…. No he's not dead. The spiritual water definitely helped him stay alive. When his tattoos glowed and I heard his soft groan I knew it worked. Especially when I looked at his face and he gave me that small smile. A reassuring smile that was saying "it's okay, I'm here". It was like the first day we met all over again.

How could I have let this happen!? I should have been paying attention to Azula… that evil Fire Nation princess. Next time I saw her I'm going to give her the fight of her life. No one hurts my friends, especially Aang.

And Zuko! That traitor! How dare he betray us! After everything that happened in the catacombs, I thought he had actually changed… I almost used the spiritual water on him! No, I will never trust him again. I will never, ever let my guard down. He has made his choice and because of him, Aang is hurt worse than he ever has been.

"Katara…" Sokka said, pulling me out of my thoughts, "Katara, I know you probably don't want to talk but we need to make a plan. Where are we going to go?"

"Yeah," Toph agreed, "Ba Sing Se isn't safe anymore, not that I'm complaining about this city, but we need to find somewhere that is safe, especially for Aang's sake."

I tighten my arms around Aang as she says his name. Taking a deep breath, "Yeah you guys are right."

"Sokka," said the Earth King, "Didn't you see your father recently? Isn't he at Chameleon Bay? I would think that is the safest place for us to go for now and we need to tell them there is no point in defending that area from the fire nation seeing as now they have control of the city."

"You're right! That's a good idea, your highness. Chameleon Bay it is," said Sokka.

Seeing Dad would probably be the best choice for us to stay but what about Aang? What if the spiritual water isn't enough? I guess I'll have to wait until Aang wakes up in the morning to see what he thinks we should do. I can keep healing him regularly, I hope that will be enough though.

"Okay Sokka. Chameleon Bay sounds good."

We arrived at Chameleon Bay, a few hours later. It was very late at night, everyone seemed to be asleep but as we were landing I could see two men awake keeping watch. We land and Sokka jumps off Appa, with the King, Bosco, and Toph right behind him. I can see now that one of the men awake was Bato.

"Sokka! Katara! What has happened? What are you guys doing here? I thought you had to go back to Ba Sing Se?" said Bato.

"Uhm, yeah about that…" said Sokka, "We need to talk. Where is dad?"

"Sleeping. Here I will go get him."

Bato runs back to the tents. I look at Aang. We are still on Appa but I'm too afraid to lift him off. What if I hurt him? His face is pained but he is definitely still passed out. As was going to have to give him a proper healing session later.

Bato returns from the tent, my father right behind him.

"Sokka, what's going on? What are you all doing here? And who have you brought with you?" said Hakoda.

"Dad, this is the Earth King and his pet bear Bosco, and our friend Toph." Sokka replies, "and… something bad has happened Dad. Ba Sing Se has fallen to Azula and… Aang is hurt… it's bad."

Sokka begins to tell them what happened in Ba Sing Se up to where he met up with me and an unconscious Aang. He then looks up to me for the rest of the story, but I can't find my voice. Saying what had happened will only make it that much more real, I was still numb. My dad stands there in a shocked silence. His eyes slowly look up at me. His expression changing to a concerned father.

"Katara… are you alright? Is Aang okay?"

"I… I don't know." My voice cracking as I speak the truth.

"Okay, well first off we need to get Aang off Appa and into a tent to rest. You all need some rest. We can discuss what to do in the morning. Your majesty, you too need to be kept safe as well. Come there are extra tents we can set up for you guys. Bato can you help them with the tents. I'll help Katara with Aang."

"Of course. You guys follow me," said Bato.

"Wait," said Toph, "let me help get Aang down. I can give you an earth platform. That way it's less movement on him."

She walks over next to my dad and earthbends them up so they are at my level. Together we lifted Aang up gently and Toph gently brought us back down.

"Careful, Dad! You have no idea what he has been through. He needs a healing session!" I said.

"Katara it's okay. He's safe here. No one can hurt him here. And I know you aren't up to talking about it now, but in the morning I would like to hear what happened to you and Aang."

I nod knowing that they are all going to want to hear it eventually. We carry Aang to an empty tent and lay him gently on the blankets. I cover him, deciding that tomorrow I will begin the healing session. The spiritual water should be strong enough for a few more hours. And I don't want to wake him up just yet. My dad tries to get me to leave the tent, but I decide that it would be best if I was there. That way if he woke up, he would know he was safe. The thought of being anywhere else but with him was unbearable. I reach out for his hand and next few moments, sleep takes over.

A/N: Let me know what you think! Reviews would be really helpful to see how my writing is! Thanks :)