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Disclaimer: I do not own Avatar: The Last Airbender (The belong to Mike and Bryan; the wonderful creators.)
Warning! This is REALLY FLUFFY AND CHEESY! You have been warned! (BTW, she's pregnant with Kya in this.)
From the moment Katara felt the baby shift in her tummy, she knew that it was going to be another sleepless night. It was going to be the fourth night that she would not be getting the sleep that she needed and being seven months pregnant, she wasn't very happy with being up. One would think that Air Temple Island, being peaceful and all, would be a comfortable enough environment to sleep all night, but over the past few days the baby would stir, start kicking and moving inside her making the young expectant mother wake. Feeling exhausted and irritated, she would stay up until the baby settled and stopped kicking her.
Katara glared at her husband beside her. How could you just lay there sleeping soundly when your pregnant wife is fatigued and can't sleep? She shifted on her side to face her husband. Although he was annoying her with the fact that he was sleeping peacefully, she couldn't help but swoon when she looked over his face. Her husband was more than just her best friend and lover. He was her salvation and protection. His very title, the Avatar, bore a powerful meaning and the highest appreciation whenever it was spoken. Now the Avatar would be the salvation to the new life that he and his wife created through the love and respect that they had for each other.
When she had figured out that she was expecting she took no time to tell Aang that she was pregnant; the two had known that they had wanted to be parents before they had wed, but they really started trying for a baby after the birth of their beloved nephew, a year and half ago. Even though the Avatar fainted at the shock of having a child, Aang was so ecstatic to learn that he was going to be a father. He couldn't believe that soon he would have a son or daughter and although it didn't matter, the thought that this baby could possibly be an airbender warmed his heart.
Katara placed her hand on his cheek and smiled. It's amazing how when he's sleeping he sometimes looks like he's twelve again. Katara was only mildly startled when Aang placed his hand over hers.
"You're awake again." He mumbled with his eyes closed gently squeezing her hand.
"How did you know?"
He sat up lazily and smiled. "I could feel you flipping and flopping. And I figured since you've been sleeping later that something had to be up." Aang looked at her with concern. "What's been going on?"
"Nothing at all. It's just the baby has been extremely active and I can't sleep with a moving baby inside me."
Aang gently placed his hands on Katara's belly and immediately felt light bumps against his palm. He felt his heart swell with love for his unborn child and he moved his hands in little circles on her tummy.
"Quit having a party in there, little guy." He gave Katara a smile.
"We could be having a daughter you know," Katara said placing her hands over Aang's returning his grin. Aang locked his gaze with hers.
"Honestly I don't care if the baby is a boy or girl, bender or non-bender. I just want a healthy child." He placed a kiss on Katara's cheek.
"I completely agree."
Katara yawned as she placed her head on Aang's shoulder. She felt cloud of sleepiness overcome her and she wasn't about to fight it. He placed his arm around her, snuggling her closer. Katara started to feel the baby calm its movements as Aang kept rubbing her belly.
"It's working," she mumbled.
"What is?"
"The baby… It's calming… down." She yawned again as he placed a kiss on the top of her head.
"Just sleep sweetie."
A part of Katara wanted so badly to enjoy the intimate moment between herself and Aang, but sleep was calling her; she had been so tired and emotional that she couldn't enjoy any of the personal time they had together. Before she knew it she had drifted off into a deep sleep.
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Katara woke up late that morning to the feeling of her bed moving slightly. The expectant mother peeked over her belly to see Aang seated at the edge.
"Aang?"
The Avatar turned and smiled at his wife.
"What are you doing here sweetie? I thought you had an important meeting today with Sokka, Toph and Zuko?"
"I pushed it to a later date," he said while leaning to peck her lips.
"Why?"
He gently cupped her cheek. "I need to spend time with my beautiful wife."
Katara blushed and smiled.
"Aang, you didn't have to do that."
"I did have to do that, Sweetie. I know I've been so busy that I've barely left any time for you." Aang kissed her hand. "The love of my life."
Katara found it impossible not to fall in love with Aang at that moment. All she could do was gently press her lips to his and slowly deepen the kiss, letting Aang know how much she appreciated him. The kiss was broken with a little gasp and they just looked into each other's eyes lovingly.
"Sweetie… I love you so much," she whispered.
Aang smiled.
"I love you more. Actually, I love you so much that I have been up early planning a surprise just for you!" Aang kissed her pregnant belly. "And for you too!"
Katara laughed, "What is it?"
"I am taking you somewhere for something."
She groaned.
"Come on, Katara. I promise you'll love it. You'll really get to relax."
Katara scooted out of bed and stretched.
"Fine," she said, walking over to her husband and kissed his cheek. "I know anywhere with you will be relaxing."
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"Are we going to that little watering hole by Ba Sing Se?" Katara asked.
"Nope!" Aang sang. "Just wait, Sweetie, we're getting close!"
Katara huffed and just held her pregnant tummy. Usually, she loved when Aang took her on their surprise vacations. It was a time when they would clear their schedules for a few days to just be together as husband and wife. Last time they had gone on their mini vacation, Aang had taken her to this beautiful little island off the coast of the Fire Nation; crystal clear waters, white sand and lush greenery. She loved the little island so much they stayed for over a week, only to go back to crazy amounts of work to do in Republic City. Katara was completely grateful for this mini trip. She was beginning to grow stir crazy staying within the city all the time and she longed for nothing more but to spend time with her husband.
After flying for a few more moments, Aang peeked at Katara from the front side of the saddle. Katara was nothing but beautiful in his eyes and seeing that she was caring his child illuminated her beauty a million times over. Aang had been so busy for the last month, he hadn't even set aside time to spend with Katara. He knew this trip was necessary for two reasons: to help his pregnant wife relax and to reconnect their hearts. Katara noticed Aang's staring and gave him a quizzical look.
"What?" she asked.
"Nothing. Just noticing how beautiful you are."
Katara barked a laugh as a rose color appeared on her cheeks. Noticing her reaction, Aang smiled and continued to guide Appa to this lush green cliff.
"We're here!" he sang. Aang gently helped Katara off of Appa and lead her around the large bison to see the view. Katara gasped to see at least seven to nine different waterfalls cascading from the cliff across from them. With the air being so misty there was a vivid rainbow hovering above the fall. Katara nearly burst into tears from how beautiful the scene in front of her. It was the combination of their respective elements coming together and making something stunning.
"Where did you find this place Aang?" she gently sobbed. He automatically wrapped his arms around her.
"When I was flying home from the last meeting in Ba Sing Se I spotted it from the air. I thought you would like it here because of all the water falls."
"Are you kidding me! I love it." She gave him a quick kiss. "I really needed this Aang. If I spent one more day in the city I was gonna scream."
Aang gave her a concerned smile. "Well, I'm glad I got you out of there in the nick of time." He kissed her cheek and walked back to Appa to retrieve a large basket.
"I thought we could have a picnic," he said as he spread out a blanket, "and then stay at the inn about 5 minutes away from here by flight."
Katara placed her hands over her heart with tears brimming in her eyes.
"That would be wonderful." She plopped on the blanket admiring her husband. "How was I so lucky to have found a man like you?"
Aang gently look Katara's hand and kissed it. "The better question is, how did I get such an phenomenal woman?"
Katara blushed and leaned in to kiss her love, but was interrupted by her growling stomach. She groaned, while he laughed.
"Something tells me you're hungry."
Katara rolled her eyes and protectively held her tummy.
"This baby just doesn't want me to stop eating I swear."
"This just shows that he or she is growing well."
Katara reflexively started to rub her tummy with a sweet lighthearted smile gracing her face.
"You know, sometimes I can't believe that I am actually pregnant. I have always wondered what it was like when I would see other soon-to-be mothers. What would it be like feeling the baby kick? What would it feel like knowing that I am carrying this tiny human I created with my love?" She looked at Aang with doting smile. "Now I know."
"Katara…"
"I can't wait to meet this baby."
Aang placed a hand on her belly and kissed her on the forehead.
"I can't wait either. You are going to be such a beautiful mother."
"And you, a wonderfully loving father."
I have been working on this story since I completed the first chapter of Never Stopped Lovin' you and that was almost 2-3 years ago. I am glad it's over... haha. I hoped you enjoyed it. Please Review! :)
