The next morning, Aang woke up with a plan already formed in his head like he had been thinking about it all night. He walked down the hall and found Katara making breakfast for the children. Bumi was launching his hot cereal at the wall while Kaya was spilling it with water bending. Aang and Katara both knew that Bumi wasn't a bender. At this time Kaya was already making little waves and small bending messes. Aang didn't care; he loved both of his children more than anything in the world.

Aang walked over to Katara. He hugged her from behind and kissed her cheek, and whispered into her ear, "I think you're right. Time apart could be good for us. I'll go and start to pack after breakfast." Katara nodded and continued as if nothing was said.

Aang left the kitchen. He leaned up against the wall holding his head in his hands. He felt like this situation could not get any worse. After all the packing was done, Aang took the children over to his brother in law's house. Explaining to Sokka what was going on he put down the bags. Sokka nodded and picked up Kaya and Bumi running into the house. Aang could tell that he wanted to distract the children.

When Aang returned Katara had already loaded Appa. She pet the side of the large animal and said "Ready when you are."

Aang nodded and tried help Katara onto the saddle of Appa. Katara did not take Aang's hand and climbed up the side of the large animal on her own. Aang did not protest he could tell that she was in a bad mood and fighting with her right now would not put him in her good graces.

The time that they spent on the flight to the Fire Nation was spent in silence. They said pleasant words to each other but noting deep or life changing. It was a four day flight from the South Pole to the Fire Nation. On the fourth day they arrived at the Fire Nation palace. Aang did not have time to tell Zuko that he and Katara were coming for a visit. Aang could tell that Zuko was not happy to see them at that moment.

"Aang, what the-"

Before Zuko could finish is outburst, Aang raised his hand and cut him off. "Katara lost the baby. She needs some time to herself. She asked me to bring her here."

Zuko was taken shocked; Aang had said all of this information so calmly it was unnerving. Zuko looked and saw Katara climbing down from Appa caring her bags on her back. Zuko saw Katara's face, fierce determination and pain. He had seen that look before years ago when they went looking for her mother's killer.

Aang pulled Zuko aside; he did not want Katara to hear him say what came next, "I want you to keep her safe. I have some work in the city to complete and I would feel better if-"

"I make sure she doesn't try to kill something?" Zuko had a smile across his scarred face. "Don't worry, I have it handled. Mai is off to visit with her mother for the next eight months with Ursa, so I'm not worried." Aang still looked worried. Zuko put his hand on Aang's shoulder. "I'll take care of her don't worry."

Aang sighed. He knew that Katara would be safe, but he really wished that she would come to the city with him. He had suggested that to her on the ride up but she squashed it saying that she did not want to see anyone else. Zuko would let her sit and leave her alone.

Katara walked over to the men, she hated when Aang got all "I need to take care of something because I'm the man." She understood, but it still got under her skin when she saw him whispering to Zuko.

"What are you guys talking about?" She already knew the answer but she thought that she would pry anyways.

"Just telling Zuko that I'm not sure about how long I'm going to be gone and how much I love you." Aang smiled at Katara. She looked un-amused. Aang went to kiss Katara good bye and she turned her face and he got her cheek. "I love you, I'll write sweetie."

Aang got on Appa and flew away. Katara felt her heart sink. She knew that she had been cold but she needed a moment to recover. A week ago she was having a child. She was happy and everything was going her way. But now, everything's changing, she lost her child and nothing seemed to be going right for her at the moment. All she wanted was some happiness in her life.