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Author's note: I just wanted to let it be clear that, RainingOnTheParade was absolutely right. I fixed the mistakes she pointed out.

Chapter 2:

"Goodnight Mommy"

"Goodnight Ikki"

I kissed my daughter's forehead, then I walked toward the door, shutting the lights of on my way out.

Ikki always was the hardest to put to sleep. I had already put Meelo and Rohan to bed. Jinora, being 14, and Korra being 17, I wasn't worried about having to put them to bed. Tenzin hadn't even returned from work yet, so I had the whole house to myself, nice and quiet…

"Pema"

I jumped at the sound of my name, not expecting the sudden sound.

"Korra! Jinora! You scared me" I said

"Sorry Mom" Jinora said apologetically

"What are you girls doing up? It's late already" I said

"We want to hear the rest of the story" Jinora said

"Yeah. Both of us can't stop thinking about what could've happened. How did you and Tenzon make it work?" Korra asked

I laughed

"You two are very persistent" I said

The two smiled proudly.

"Well? Are you gonna tell us or not?" Jinora asked pushing me to sit down on the couch.

"Yeah. We'd like to know how exactly Tenzon liked you, let alone married you, after he totally yelled at you for admitting your feelings" Korra said

I smiled

"Well, there was a party….."

About a week passed since my conversation with Aang. Everyday I dreaded sitting through a whole class with Tenzin. Or accidently running into him while making my way to the temple. I was so embarrassed, I didn't know what to do whenever I saw him. Usually I'd start to blush, and start to stutter, then I'd run off to no apparent destination. During the meditation classes, I would occasionally open my eyes to take a peak at Tenzin. Sometimes I even catch him looking at me too, then both of us would look away as fast as possible. Though Tenzin never blushed, showing absolutely no embarrassment, I would turn redder than a tomato.

I had my eyes closed, meditating as deeply as I could. I've never cared much about my meditating, but since my conversation with Tenzin I'd rather have my eyes plastered shut then look at him. As I was trying to meditate with much concentration, I heard murmurs throughout the room. It was beginning to break my concentration, and I could tell it was beginning to break Tenzin's patients.

"Excuse me, I don't mean to disturb you, but I am trying to meditate peacefully" Tenzin said, a hint of annoyance in his voice

"Sorry Master Tenzin" A boy said

"I understand you are all very excited for my Father's annual celebration of the day we defeated Fire Lord Ozai, however it cannot distract you from what's truly important. You must try to connect to the Spirits" Tenzin said

Oh..he had such a way with words that just drove me up the wall. I'm supposed to forget about him, forget about my feelings, but I just…can't.

"But Master Tenzin, only Avatar Aang can connect with the Spirits" a girl said

"It is true, that only the Avatar is capable of such an action. Even I cant do such incredible actions, but one can only hope" Tenzin said

We all nodded.

"That's all for today. I suggest you all go back to your rooms and get ready for the party. It is a very big event in my Father's eyes" Tenzin said

We nodded, getting up from our places. I walked out with 2 of my best friends, Konna and Fauna. I made sure to make no eye contact with Tenzin on my way out. On our way out, Konna and Fauna were talking to me about their dresses. They'd already had their gowns planned out before hand. I don't even have a dress to wear. All of them have their Mother's to sew dresses for them. I'd lost my mother when I was young, so I had to rely on myself. My Dad couldn't help me, and I was just as hopeless as he was.

"What are you wearing Pema?" Konna asked

"Well…I actually don't-"

"Pema, can I please speak to you"

I froze, my heart skipping a beat. Tenzin stood up, and was looking at me. His eyes bore into mine, making me feel small.

"Y..yes, of course. You guys go ahead" I told my friends.

"Okay, we can walk to the party together" Fauna said

I nodded, giving them a smile. The 2 girls ran off oblivious to the fact that they'd be leaving me to yet another embarrassing moment.

"Look Tenzin, you can save it. I know, it was inappropriate of me. I've already apologized" I said trying to look everywhere but at him

"It's not that. My Father, do you know him well?" Tenzin asked

"Well…I guess we've spoken a few times" I said, taken aback by his question

"Hmmm…I see" He said with a nod as if he were deep in thought

"Can I ask why?" I asked

"No reason" He said with a shrug

"Oh…well then, I guess if that's all.." I said, turning to leave

"Pema" Tenzin said

I turned around, and for some reason I felt an ounce of hope in my heart..which, of course, faded fast

"Yes?" I asked

"Nothing" Tenzin said. He had something to say, but at this point I'd rather not have to take his pity.

I bowed, then left, going toward my own room. I sat down on my bed, looking up at the ceiling. Why can't I just get over him? I'm 20 years old for crying out loud. I could be married if I wanted to be! He's 16 years older than I am or god's sake! I should be going out with men my age. I've been asked out a few times in the passed but I always rejected them. Tonight's going to be different though. It's time for me to stop caring about Tenzin, and start caring about myself.

I got up, and went over to the sewing machine that sat untouched in the corner. I'll be wearing a beautiful dress tonight if it's the last thing I do!

I took out the only fabric I had. It was blue, and was just the right amount for me to make a dress suited for a women my size. I started on the dress…who knew a person could fail that badly, that fast.

"What are you talking about, Mom? You make my dresses beautifully! I love them" Jinora said

"Yeah, and you patched up my shirt perfectly after that terrible match I played against the Wolfbats" Korra said

I smiled

"Ah yes. Let me go on, and you'll see how I got to be so skilled at it" I told my very impatient audience

I was getting so frustrated by the damn sewing machine. I was getting so annoyed I actually started to scream at the machine.

"Why won't you work?" I groaned, hitting the machine with my hand

Suddenly it went on, hitting my finger, causing it to cut me.

"Ow! Oh, so NOW you decide to work?" I screamed

"Pema, you do know the machine doesn't talk back to you, right?"

I turned around and saw a very amused avatar standing at my door.

"Unless of course it's talking back to you, then we may have a problem" Aang said

I laughed, smiling brightly.

"Sorry. It's just, I cant seem to get it to umm..work" I said

"What exactly are you trying to do, because the whole island can hear your screaming" Aang said

"Well I'm trying, but terribly failing at making a dress for the party. Everybody has their mother's preparing their dresses for them, or had their mother's teach them how when they were young. I, on the other hand, don't exactly have that kind of luxury" I said

Aang looked at me with sympathetic eyes.

"Pema, if I could help you, I would. But I don't know a thing about these kinds of things" Aang said

I shrugged

"I didn't expect you too" I said

"However, I'm sure Katara wouldn't have a problem helping you" Aang said

My eyes lit up

"Really? Would she really help? Because I am in total need" I said

Aang laughed

"Come along. She's in our room getting ready" Aang said

I got up happily walking after him.

"Hey Aang" I said

"Yes?"

"Tenzon asked me how well I knew you. Do you have any idea why..?"

"Well…I may have slipped in a few good words about you…" Aang said

"Aang!"

Avatar Aang guided me toward his family's portion of the island. Only the best of the best live here…Tenzin being one of them. He brought me down a long hallway, where 3 doors were on the walls, and at the very end one large door stood.

"These rooms are my children's," Aang said pointing to the ones lining the wall.

"Bumi and Kya haven't been here in a while. They'll be returning for the celebration. It's quite exciting" Aang added

Once we reached the large door, he put his hand on the handle.

"And this," He said opening the door. "Is mine and Katara's" He finished

My eyes lit up as I saw the huge room that was before me. It was the most amazing room I've ever seen.

"Aang? Is that you?"

Katara walked out of what I presumed was the bathroom. She really is the most beautiful women on the island. She looked as young as ever, not a single grey hair on her head. She had flawless skin, and the best body. She was curvy, and she was chesty. I've developed a bit over my 20 years of existence. I have curves now, and I guess I'm pretty chesty, but not like Katara.

"Oh..hello Pema. How are you doing?" Katara asked

I must say, I admire how she and Aang know everybody on the island, whether they're relevant to them or not.

"Very well, thank you" I said bowing my head respectfully. She was the wife of the avatar after all

"Pema is having some trouble with her dress for tonight. Do you think you can help her?" Aang said

"Of course. What's wrong with her dress?" Katara asked

"Urr..the fact that I don't have one.." I said

"Oh. Well, don't worry about that. I'm sure I can make you something" Katara said

"Really? Thank you so much!" I said

Katara smiled

"Come along, I'll show you the fabrics I have and you can choose" Katara said holding out her hand

I smiled, gladly taking it.

"And you, Mr. almighty avatar should be getting dressed" Katara said to Aang

Aang gave Katara a kiss on her cheek.

"Yes, dear"

"So Grandmother Katara taught you how to sew?" Jinora asked

"Yup" I said

"Wow, they were so nice to you" Korra said

I nodded

"They were. I especially admired Aang for his need to help, and Katara for her quick judgment. She didn't even have to think about it, she just said yes and we got to work" I said

"I'm still not understanding how Tenzin fell for you" Korra said

"Yeah. Usually in my books it's love at first sight. Sounds to me like Dad kind of hates you" Jinora said

"That's the difference between books and life, Jinora. You mustn't believe everything you read about. When you grow up and get married you'll understand what I mean. Same for you Korra" I said

The 2 nodded.

"Okay, but keep going, it's just starting to get good!" Korra said

Katara and I worked on the dress for 3 hours straight. It was made out of blue fabric, very simple, yet beautiful. Katara had me try it on, then insisted on doing my hair.

"Honestly Katara, this is too much" I said as she was braiding my hair back in a way I'd never been able to do.

"It's fun for me Pema. I love doing your hair. I love making your dress" Katara said

I smiled.

Katara stopped what she was doing then looked at me in the mirror.

"Holy crap, I am good"

I gasped, hearing such words escape Katara's mouth.

"What? You don't think Aang and I talk like that. We are human, Pema" Katara said with a laugh, causing me to laugh.

"Stand up, let's see!" Katara said

I stood up, twirling around and posing in a humorous way.

"You look so beautiful Pema!"

It was strapless, fitted on the top, then when it reached my waist it went out into very elegant ruffles. My hair was braided on the top, the rest hanging loose. Then in the back of my hair, Katara pulled the leftover hair from the braids into a bun.

"What do you think?" I asked, putting my hands on my hips.

"A very beautiful dress, for a very beautiful girl" Katara said

"I've never felt pretty before in my life..and now do" I said

"I'll take that as, you like it" Katara asked

"More like love it" I said

Katara walked over to me, examining me again.

"But your neck is bear" Katara said

"I don't care" I said shaking my head

"I have the perfect thing for you to wear" Katara said

"Katara, I cant steal your jewelry" I said with a laugh

"It's not stealing if I give you permission" She said, taking my hand and bringing me over to her jewelry box. She opened it up revealing the most beautiful necklaces and bracelets I've ever seen. She took out a gorgeous pearl necklace, holding it up to me.

"I cant take this" I said shaking my head violently

"Please?" Katara said

"No seriously, I cant. What if I lose it? Or worse, break it?" I asked

"Easy, we'd send you down into the dungeon where the flying bison will eat you alive" Katara said

My eyes grew wide

"Kidding. Gosh, you cannot take a joke" Katara said

My shocked face turned into a smile. Katara came up behind me, fastening the necklace on my neck.

"You look amazing" Katara said

"Thank you Katara. You're the best" I said, hugging her

"Now, I've got to go get ready" Katara said

"Oh my spirits, I'm so sorry. I was distracting you from getting ready" I said

"My hair's already done, all I have to do is put on my dress and shoes. I'll be 10-15 minutes tops" Katara said

Katara, waved then went into her room. I take it that was my cue to go. I went to the door, opening it with my hand, but to my horror, somebody was on the other side of the door…and it was the last person I wanted to see. It was…

"Tenzin!" Korra screamed out

"Exactly" I said with a laugh

"What was that about me?" Tenzin asked, coming in

"Tenzin, you're back" I said, getting up and kissing Tenzin on the cheek.

"I just arrived. So what were you guys talking about. I heard my name" Tenzin asked

"We were talking about how you and Mom got together" Jinora said

"I hate when you tell that story. It makes me sound.."

"Mean?"

"Terrible?"

Tenzin looked at the 2 girls.

"Well..yes" Tenzin said

I laughed

"That's because we haven't gotten up to the best part yet" I said

"What part are you up to?" Tenzin asked

"When you found me in your parents bedroom, wearing.."

"The blue strapless gown, with my mom's pearls" Tenzin finished

"Awww, you remember?" Jinora asked

"Jinora, I remember every single detail of this story" Tenzin said

"That's sweet. So what were you thinking when you walked in and found Pema in YOUR parents room wearing YOUR mom's necklace" Korra asked with a chuckle

Tenzin laughed

"Well, first I was thinking about the fact that she was in my parents room…but then my mind kind of blanked out due to Pema's beauty" Tenzin said

"Aw, continue the story!" Jinora said

Tenzin sat next to me, resting his hand on my knee, and I continued.

I blinked a few times, trying to fight the blush I knew that was about to come up. I felt Tenzin's eyes bearing into mine once more, giving me the strangest look. Then his eyes began to look me up and down, as if scanning me.

Tenzin tried to look everywhere but at Pema, but felt his eyes repeatedly looking back. He was unable to keep his eyes of her. He loved the way the dress accentuated her curves, and the way it was fitted in all the right places. He loved the way her hair was done, and suddenly felt an urge to run his hands through it. Passing that thought through his mind, his eyes flicked to the necklace around her neck.

"My mother's necklace" He said, furrowing his eyebrow

"Yes..she…gave it to me" I said

There was another long silence, where I couldn't help but feel the blush creep it's way onto my cheeks.

Tenzin cleared his throat, breaking the silence.

"What are you doing here?" Tenzin asked, his voice deep and steady

"Your mom was helping me" I said

"I thought you said you weren't that close" Tenzin said, eyes narrowed

"We aren't..she was just helping me" I said

I looked from Tenzin, to my dress, then to the door.

"Well umm…I have to go. Excuse me-" I said, bowing, then leaving out the door as fast as possible.

I smacked my forehead. That sure was smooth.

I went to find Konna and Fauna, because I'd promised them I'd walk with them to the party. I found the 2 in Konna's room, getting ready.

"Pema, you look amazing!" Fauna said

"Thank you, you as well" I said admiring her purple dress

"I'm just finishing up on my hair…and then we can go" Konna said

Konna placed a red rose in her hair, complimenting her blonde locks.

"You look beautiful" I told Konna

"Thanks. Now, come on. We don't want to miss the Avatar Aang's grand entrance with firelord Zuko" Konna said excitedly

"Everybody is coming to the party. This is so exciting" Fauna said as we started walking

"Yes, all of team avatar will be there. Toph, Sokka, Suki, Zuko, Katara, and Aang" I said

"They're trying to get Toph's daughter, Lin, and Tenzin together" Fauna said

"But Fauna, they barely even know each other. I think she should be with Sokka's son, Hakoda. They seem to know each other better, and it seems they spent more time together" I said

"Not to mention the fact that Lin is only 22. Her dating Tenzin, who's 36, might be a little weird" Konna said

"Well…not totally weird. I mean, they are both adults, right" I said

"I suppose you're right" Konna said

"Hakoda is still 23,which is only a year apart from Lin, so it only makes sense" Fauna added

"I sense a little cousin rivalry…" Konna sang

The 3 of us laughed together. I always loved these moments where I could be happy with my friends, rather than hopelessly thinking of reasons why Tenzin shouldn't be with me.

"So Pema, how did you get your dress done? You don't know how to sew" Konna said

"I do now" I said

"Who taught you?" Fauna asked

"Katara. Avatar Aang offered her help to me" I said

The 2 gasped

"Really? Oh my gosh! Did you get this necklace from her too?" Konna asked

I nodded.

"That's so nice of Katara" Fauna said

"Yes, Katara is a very sweet woman. A perfect match for Avatar Aang" I said

As we walked, many other's were on their way as well. Many ships were coming up the dock from Republic City. Very elegantly dressed people came off the ships, looking almost as excited as we were for the celebration. I mean, it is a pretty important event.

When we got down to where the party was supposed to be held, our eyes twinkled. It was the most beautiful sight I've ever seen. The courtyard was set up in the most beautiful way. Aang had used his earthbending to lift up rocks as tables. The rocks were covered in beautiful table clothes. There were lanterns lit everywhere, ignited with fires that Aang had created using his firebending. In the center of the courtyard there was a large ice sculpture that Katara and Aang had put together. It was a statue of all of team avatar. There was a band playing in the front. The party was located directly beneath Aang's balcony.

"Welcome everybody!" Everybody lifted their heads to see Avatar Aang standing on his balcony looking down on us. He was wearing a ceremonial robe, which he only wore during special occasions. He'd shaved his head, making his arrows able to be seen.

"Today is a very important day in all of our lives. Today is the day that firelord Ozai was defeated. Today was the day that us as a people gained our independence and freedom from the evil dictator" Aang said

Everybody started clapping.

"Though I am the avatar, even avatar's need help. There is a distinct group of people that I would like to acknowledge, for helping me. Without them we wouldn't be able to be here right now" Aang said

From behind him, 5 figures came out.

"Firelord Zuko, my fire bending master" Aang said

Zuko smiled, then bowed respectfully. Zuko still had the red scar that I've heard countless of stories about.

"Toph Bei Fong, my earth bending master" Toph smiled, then waved to the crowd

"My brother in law, Sokka" Aang said

Sokka waved proudly, his sword in his belt. I've heard many stories of how he came to obtain that sword.

"The leader of the Kyoshi warriors and my sister in law, Suki" Aang said

Suki waved happily

"And finally, my wife and waterbending master, Katara" Aang said

Katara waved, happy to be reunited with her brother and close friends.

"Now, enough with the formalities, this is a celebration after all" Aang said

Using his airbending, he lifted team avatar in the air and brought them down to sit at the head table. Aang sat at the front of the head table, along side Katara. Sokka and Suki sat on the right side, and across from them sat Zuko and Mai, and Toph and her husband. Lin Bei Fong also sat at the head table. Beside her sat Hakoda, Sokka's son. Across from them sat Kya and Bumi, who had recently returned to the island. Bumi and Kya were drinking and telling jokes and causing everybody to erupt in laughter. I've always missed their presence on the island, for they always brought joy and happiness. Just beside Bumi sat Tenzin. He was wearing a ceremonial robe like his father was. His arrows were covered up though, through his thick brown hair. Before I knew it, I found myself staring.

"Pema"

I didn't answer, still in my trance.

"Pema!"

Again, I didn't answer

"Earth to Pema! Snap out of it!"

I jumped, looking to find Konna and Fauna snapping their fingers in my face.

"W..what? Sorry, what were you saying?" I asked

"We were saying that we should go sit over there with the other Air Acolytes" Konna said pointing to a table, not to far away.

"Yeah, good idea. Don't want to be messing with the wrong crowd" I said

The 2 nodded as we made our way toward our seats.

"I cant wait for the food. I heard they're going to be serving all of the food from Rebublic City that we don't get here" Fauna said rubbing her hands together excitedly

"Really! I hope they have squid, I've never had squid before" Konna said

I kept taking glances at the head table. I looked at Aang, then at Katara, then at Toph, and so on…but I always find my eyes slowly drifting back to the place they'd been fixated on before.

Suddenly, Aang caught my glance. I quickly looked away, my cheeks turning a shade of scarlet. That was embarrassing…

I decided to take another glance up to see if he was still looking. So I did…and he was.

I smiled sheepishly, watching him chuckle. Then..he motioned for me to come over. My eyes grew wide, and my heart began to pound. Me? Go over to THEM?

"Errr Pema, I think Avatar Aang wants you" Konna said jabbing me in ribs

"Right…okay, if I'm not back in 5 minutes, come and get me" I told them

The 2 laughed.

"You're so melodramatic, Pema. I'm sure he just wants to say hi" Fauna said

I nodded.

"You're probably right" I said, getting up.

I started walking passed all the tables, suddenly getting even more nervous. I'm usually good with people, but the Avatar is like royalty to us. I hope he doesn't introduce me to everybody or something.

"Pema" Aang said greeting me

Tenzin turned his head slightly, and I heard a faint groan escape his mouth.

"What a jerk!" Korra screamed

Tenzin gave her a look saying "Excuse me?"

"Hehe…sorry Tenzin. But come on! A groan?" Korra asked

"Yeah really Dad, you're so mean" Jinora said

Tenzin gave her the look as well

Jinora smiled sheepishly, "I love you Daddy" She said as innocent as possible.

"Would you two quit being so judgmental. We haven't even gotten up to the best part yet" Tenzin said

"There's a best part of this story? Seems to me it's just one let down after another for sweet Pema here" Korra said

"Korra, do I love Pema?" Tenzin asked
"I would hope so" Korra and Jinora said almost simultaneously

Tenzin and I laughed at their reactions

"Then just listen" Tenzin said

"Okay, okay, we're shutting up" Korra said putting her hands up defensively

"Okay, so Aang invited me to the table…."

"Avatar Aang, Master Katara" I said bowing respectfully

"Hello Pema, you look radiant in that dress. Whoever designed it must be..pretty good" Katara said

I laughed at her joke

"Master Katara, eh? Man Katara, you sure are livin it up here" Sokka said

"Yes, but Master Sokka remember that Master Katara IS the wife of the avatar. It's only right" I said with a smile

"Master Sokka? I like the sound of that" Sokka said happily

"Sokka, you are such a child" Suki said with a laugh

"You're telling ME that? What about Toph?" Sokka said pointing at Toph

Everybody turned their heads to Toph who was eating her noodles with her hands.

"I'm blind you nimrod, hate me if I don't use a fork" Toph said

The whole table erupted in laughter..well except for Sokka of course.

"You guys haven't changed a bit, have you" Aang said

"Not even an ounce" Zuko said, his voice monotone, but you could still see happiness in his eyes.

Aang took a glance at me.

"Everybody, this is Pema. She's a good friend of ours" Aang said

Everybody greeted me.

"Are you a bender?" Toph asked

I shook my head no.

"She's talented at other things though. Like..fighting in hand to hand combat" Aang said, taking a glance at Tenzin

I'm not the best, but I'm pretty skilled I guess.

"Hand to hand combat? I thought this place was all spiritual and stuff" Suki said

"We are, but we cant just leave non benders helpless. If they cant train in bending, might as well train them in other aspects" Aang said

This struck Suki's interest

"What do you think Pema? Are you Kyoshi warior material?" Suki asked

"No way" I said shaking my head

"I think letting the nonbenders fight is a terrible idea. Obviously no matter how strong you are benders always win" Tenzin said looking me in the eye, glaring

"Jerk!" Korra coughed into her hand

Jinora burst out laughing, then Korra joined in. Half from her comment, half from Tenzin's expression.

"You try having some girl you just rejected be loved by your family. Then we'll talk" Tenzin said

"Dad, it's just a joke" Jinora said

"Pema, you never told me you knew how to fight" Korra said

"I do…did. I mean, after having 4 kids, you tend to loose that skill" I said

"Were you good back then?" Jinora asked

"Your mother was one of the best" Tenzin said

"Wow, that's so cool" Jinora said, finding a new sense of pride in her mother

"Okay, okay. If you guys could please stop interrupting," I said, shutting them up…..

"I beg to differ, Master Tenzin. What if say, a new threat comes up? Then what happens to us non benders? You know, one of the key reasons that firelord Ozai was even able to take dictatorship over us was the fact that the few people that weren't benders, weren't able to fight back. We were out numbered" I said, narrowing my eyes at him

There was a long silence.

"Well I completely agree with Pema" Lin Bei Fong said

I always liked her…

"I think they should definitely let the nonbenders fight, but maybe just the men" Sokka said

Suki slapped him

"That is so sexist!" Suki said

"I agree with you, Uncle" Tenzin said

"With all do respect Master Tenzin…are you insane?" I screamed

"I agree with Tenzin and Sokka, personally" Bumi said

"You're all a bunch of sexist cowards" Mai said

"Cowards?" Zuko asked

"Mai is right. You're afraid that us girls will appear more superior" Katara said

"Impossible" Sokka said

"Well excuse us, we don't want to intrude on your manlyhood" Toph said sarcastically

"Well..what's left of it" I said

Everybody looked at me

"Err…with all due respect!" I blurted

All of the girls started laughing

"Take a seat here Pema, seems you've started a debate, and we're about to prove these sexist pigs wrong" Toph said patting the place next to her

I looked over at Konna and Fauna who'd been watching the whole scene. The 2 smiled giving me a thumbs up. I gave them a small thumbs up back to show them everything was alright.

I took the seat next to Toph, as they started to argue again.

"You guys think you're all big and strong, right?" Lin asked

"We don't think, we know" Sokka said

"Yeah, Sok, you should've stopped after 'we don't think'" Suki said

I chuckled.

"Fine, wife, bring it" Sokka said

"Sokka, I am the leader of the Kyoshi Warriors, do you REALLY think you can actually beat me?" Suki asked

"Mom, Dad, you're embarrassing yourselves again" Hakoda sang

"Hakoda, who do you think is stronger, men or women?" Sokka asked

"I'm not answering that, for I am not married, and I am still looking for a girlfriend. No need to mess that one up" Hakoda said, causing everybody to laugh

"I have an idea! To test our strength, let's play arm wrestling" Katara suggested

"Yeah!" Everybody agreed

The whole time Aang remained silent, looking pretty amused

"What's your take on this Aang?" Zuko asked

"Oh, me? I'm just enjoying the show" Aang said

I smiled.

"I call first round. Suki, I don't care how much I love you, you are going DOWN" Sokka said

"Oh yeah?" Suki asked, as the 2 got into their positions.

"Yeah" Sokka said

"Hey, Sokka" Suki said

"Yeah?" He asked

"You just lost" Suki said

Sokka looked down, and sure enough his arm was flat out down.

"W..huh…wo..wait..how? What happened?" Sokka asked, not even feeling it

"You've just been beaten by your wife is what happened" Suki said. Then she placed a kiss on his cheek.

"Congrats" She sang

The whole table erupted in laughter again.

"I challenge you, Zuko" Mai said

Zuko sighed

"This is ridiculous" Zuko said

"You're just afraid to loose" Mai said

Zuko narrowed his eyes, and before you knew it, the 2 were arm wrestling. Unlike Suki and Sokka's round, the two were pretty much evenly matched, so it was a very close game.

"Firelord Ozai!" Mai screamed pointing behind Zuko.

Zuko gasped, turning around, and Mai slapped his hand down.

"You loose" Mai said

"Cheater" Zuko said

"I was just playing to my strengths" Mai said

"I like the way you think, Mai" Toph commented

"So..you like cheating?" Zuko asked

"No, but I sure like winning" Toph said

"Okay, okay. Enough. We're here to celebrate. That was a very interesting debate" Aang said, ending it

"I didn't get to arm wrestle yet" Katara said

"What's the point. You already lost" Sokka said

Katara hit Sokka behind his head.

"You're the worst" She said

"Yeah, yeah. It's good to see you to" Sokka said

Katara's face turned into a smile.

"Come Katara, let's dance" Aang said taking his wife's hand

Soon after Aang went with Katara, the other couples went after them. Then, the rest of the party joined them.

"Kya, may I have this dance?" Bumi asked his sister is a joking tone

"But of course brother dearest" Kya answered

The 2 went to the dance floor and started slow dancing, but it was more of a joke.

That's when it felt kind of awkward, because I was stuck sitting at the table with Lin, who I didn't mind, Hakoda, who I didn't mind…and Tenzin.

"Ha! Who's the mean one now!" Tenzin shouted

"Tenzin! The children are sleeping!" I said, hushing him

"Besides, what you did was worse" Korra said

"How did you fall in love with him Mom? Daddy's all nice now, but back then…" Jinora said

"Just wait for the ending and you'll see" I said

I kept fiddling with my thumbs, unsure what to do. If I got up, it'd be rude. If I asked somebody to dance…it would be embarrassing. I was basically having a war with myself in my mind.

"Well…I don't really feel like sitting here like a loser anymore. Wanna dance Pema?" Hakoda said getting up

I felt Lin and Tenzin's eyes on me

"Uhh…okay" I said, slowly lifting myself from my chair and hesitantly taking his hand.

He led me down to the dance floor, and spun me around.

"You're uhh..very straight forward" I said with a laugh

"If by that you mean smooth, thank you" Hakoda said, kissing my hand

I felt a blush rise at my cheeks.

"It's amazing how much you resemble Sokka, personality wise" I said

Hakoda smiled, taking it as a compliment.

We started to sway to the music, Hakoda occasionally spinning me.

"So, you're a general, right?" I asked

Hakoda nodded

"It's only natural. I was named after my grandfather Chief Hakoda of the southern water tribe" Hakoda said

I smiled. Hakoda was nice, unlike Tenzin. He knew how to make a girl feel wanted.

Hakoda spun me, and then out of nowhere, he dipped me. It startled me, but I just laughed it off.

"Woah. Hakoda" I said laughing

I took a glance at the head table, and I caught Tenzin's eye. We both quickly looked away.

"What is it?" Hakoda asked, looking back to where I was looking

"Nothing" I said

Suddenly, Hakoda laughed.

"Well, well, well. Would you look at that. Tenzin and Lin are dancing! Who'd a thought those two would ever" Hakoda said

I looked to where he was looking and sure enough I saw Tenzin putting one hand on Lin's waist, the other intertwined with her hand. I bit my lip.

"Come on Hakoda, let's keep dancing" I said, trying as hard as I could to keep my eyes off of them. To my joy, Hakoda definitely kept me focused on not looking at them. He was very distracting, Hakoda. He was funny, and charming, and very swift with his moves.

"You're very beautiful" Hakoda said, making me blush

"Katara helped me get ready" I said

Hakoda wiped a strand of hair out of my face

"She did a pretty good job then" He said

Our eyes locked.

"Do you remember what I said back there, about still looking for a girlfriend?" Hakoda asked

I couldn't help my smile from creeping it's way onto my lips. I knew what he was getting at, but I just wanted to hear him say it

Hakoda leaned in, our lips almost touching.

"I think I found her" Hakoda whispered.

Hakoda started leaning in, and I felt my eyes beginning to close. This was it, this was the moment that I was finally going to be happy. Only a few more inches until our lips touched…

"Come with me!"

I felt my left arm being yanked back.

"Tenzin!" I screamed

I looked back at Hakoda who was standing there, giving me a look that said, "What's going on?"

I shrugged my shoulders, saying, "I don't know!"

Tenzin kept yanking me along, not even looking at me. He just had this angry look in his eyes.

"Tenzin! What are you doing?" I asked trying to break free

Tenzin just kept pulling me along. He opened the doors to get inside the air temple. He pulled me into the nearest hallway, which was Aang's family's hallway. I recognized it from when Aang had taken me to his room.

Tenzin stopped pulling me, pushing me up against the wall that had the smaller white doors. These doors belonged to Kya, Bumi, and Tenzin. Tenzin stood before me, as if to say, "There's no where to run"

"What the hell was that?" He screamed

My eyes grew wide

"What the hell was that? What the hell is this?" I screamed back

Tenzin looked like he was about to blow
"I was just doing what you told me to do! I was dancing with a young man!" I screamed

"I didn't mean my cousin!" Tenzin screamed

"Well excuse me for not reading your Tenzin talk. Because, to tell you the truth, I'm actually kind of confused. One second you reject me, the next second you're jealous?" I screamed

"Jealous? Please Pema, don't flatter yourself. You're just a…"

"Don't you even dare finish your sentence with girl" I seethed

My eyes were glaring into his.

"Listen here Tenzin. You may be the son of the Avatar, but you obviously aren't that smart if you think you can just walk around here owning everybody. I, am a woman. Say it with me Tenzin, W-O-M-A-N" I said

"Don't talk to me like I'm the idiot" Tenzin said

"But you are! And you know what else you are? You're a jerk, you're a big head, and possibly the most conceited person I have ever met in my entire life" I said, and with every single word I poked him in the chest, making him move backward. I kept going until his back hit the wall across from our original position.

"Yeah? Well you're a deluded little brat. You're the most INFIRIATING person I have ever met!" Tenzin said

Suddenly, Tenzon grabbed my arms, and turned us around so now he had me pinned up against the wall. Tenzin leaned in, looking me in the eyes.

"But for some reason..I find myself continuously being.. attracted to you" Tenzin whispered

My eyes grew wide, but then they slammed shut when I felt Tenzin's lips connect with mine. It started off slow, but then they turned kind of hungry, as if he wanted-no, needed more..and I felt the same way. Tenzin started kissing my jaw line, slowly, savoring each touch. His lips began to move down to my neck, making me moan slightly.

"Tenzin, somebody might see us" I said

Tenzin broke, and took my hand. Then, looking back and forth, opened the door that stood closest too us. He pulled me in, closing the door behind us. Immediately, before I could say anything, he continued to kiss me, going back to my neck. I turned his chin up, our lips finding each other again. Both of us were smiling through the kisses. We separated, our foreheads going together.

"You do like me, you liar" I said

Tenzin shrugged

"I don't care" He said

Our lips met once again. I felt Tenzin's tongue lightly brush my bottom lip, begging for entrance. I opened my mouth, feeling our tongues occasionally brush against each other. Tenzin lifted me up, and I wrapped my legs around his waist. Tenzin fell back on the bed, turning over so he was on the top. And then…

"We all lived happily ever after, the end!" Tenzin screamed cutting me off

Korra and Jinora gave us both the look.

"Mmmhmmm. So you, just happened to fall back on the bed, and then you just lived happily ever after?" Korra asked narrowing her eyes

"Go to bed" Tenzin said

Korra and Jinora were both laughing

"That's a great lesson you guys just taught us" Jinora said

"Yeah, do it on the first date, that's real great you guys" Korra said giving us a thumbs up

Tenzin and I looked at each other, eyes wide.

"Kidding" Korra said

"What time is it?" Jinora asked with a yawn

I checked my watch

"Woah, It's 2am" I said

"No way" Jinora said

"Maybe if you guys hadn't interrupted me a hundred and one times, it wouldn't be so late" I said

The 2 girls turned; ready to leave for their bedrooms.

"Wait. Don't you girls have something to say to Tenzin?" I asked

"We were wrong Tenzin. What you did was…very sweet" Korra said

"You guys should have your story published" Jinora said

Tenzin and I smiled, Tenzin wrapping his arm around me.

"Good night girls" Tenzin said

"Wait! I just have one more question" Jinora said

"What is it?" I asked

"What happened to Lin and Hakoda? After you 2 abandoned them?" Jinora asked

Tenzin and I looked at each other and laughed.

"Well, after they realized we weren't coming back, they started dancing and well…they got married 2 years later" I said

"What a happy ending" Jinora said

"I guess you can call it that" I said

"Now, good night" Tenzin said

"Good night" They replied.

Jinora kissed us both on the cheek then the 2 girls went to get ready for bed.

"Go get ready for bed, I'll make you some tea" I said to Tenzin

Tenzin kissed me on the cheek, then left for our room.

I went to the kitchen, going to get some hot water. I yawned, filling up the small pot.

"Pema?"

I turned around and saw Korra.

"Korra, I thought you were going to bed" I said

"I was, but I just wanted to let you know that your story really helped me"

"Did it really? Have you decided what you're going to do?" I asked

Korra nodded

"I'm going to wait for Mako to realize what he's missing" Korra said

I laughed, then I went to her and hugged her.

"I really do think of you as one of my own" I said, kissing her head

"Goodnight Pema" Korra said

"Goodnight"

I took the tea I'd made, and I brought it to my bedroom. I set it by Tenzin's night side table, then I crawled into bed. Tenzin came out of the bathroom, happy to see me.

Tenzin got in bed, and wrapped his arm around me.

"You do remember what happened afterward, right?"

I smiled

"How could I forget? Bumi walked in on us" I said

"How was I supposed to know we just happened to walk into Bumi's room" Tenzin asked
"And then he went and got Aang and Katara…" I said

Tenzin just laughed

"I was half naked! Most embarrassing moment of my life" I said

"I thought confessing your feelings to me was the most embarrassing moment in your life" Tenzin said

"Eh, I got over that" I said

Tenzin smiled

"Goodnight Pema" He said

"Goodnight" I said

Tenzin kissed my forehead, then shut the light off.

"I love you" I whispered

"I love you too"

So, what do you think? Awkward ending, right? Well, anyways, drop a comment if you can, thanks:)