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Chapter 2: The Rebellion Part 1
As the Royal Airship descended towards the royal palace, Aang couldn't help but wonder how it would be like to be a married grown-up, have kids and lead a married life with the love of his life, Katara. Now that Zuko was fire lord, and Katara and Sokka had been crowned Princess and Prince of the Southern Water Tribe, they would have their own duties too. He knew that this might just be their last few week together as the Gaang. Suddenly, his thoughts were interrupted as he spotted a familiar slender figure of Katara behind him. he motioned for her to come sit beside him. He wrapped his arms around her and she leaned her head on his shoulder. Aang inhaled the sweet scent of Katara's hair as she looked up to gaze at him, thinking how much Aang had grown since she had found him in the iceberg an year ago.
"So, I was just thinking Katara, what is the official marrying age of the Water Tribe?", Aang asked with an innocent look on his face.
Katara looked at him quizzically and said, "Its 16 but why do you ask?".
"Well, since you are 2 years older than me, your father might start looking for a husband for you starting from your birthday in a few months time right?", Aang asked, clearly looking dejected.
Katara sensed what Aang meant and placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. She had realised that Aang would not be able to marry her until he turned 16 and her father might just ask her to marry someone else.
"Well, Aang, we could tell my father that we are together at the South Pole right? Then he would not start looking for a husband."
"You think he'll approve of me Katara? he saw me fail at the invasion and also knows about the danger he might be putting you in by allow you to marry me. To be honest Katara, I think he might not allow me to marry you."
"Oh Aang, my dad will understand, I promise.", she said trying to cheer him up. "Besides, why are you thinking about all this. Let's just enjoy our time together and forget about the future, OK?"
"Thanks Katara. You make a better psychiatrist then Sokka", he said teasingly before kissing her tenderly. The feel of her soft lips against his was enough for Aang to forget all his worries and just relax in Katara's arms. Besides, he knew she was right. They had only been a couple for a few days, he should take it one step at a time.
As the airship descended upon the palace grounds, Aang could not help but notice how beautiful the Fire Nation palace was. This was only his second time here, and getting an aerial view of the palace was really good. He made a mental note to ask for a tour of the palace from Zuko when he was free.
"All right Team Avatar, welcome to Sparky's home the Fire Nation's palace!", Sokka shouted excitedly as he rushed off the airship hand-in-hand with Suki, eager to explore the palace grounds.
"So, this is where you live, Sifu Hotman. Quite a nice place you've got here. But I have a few questions for you. How many servants are there in the palace? Do I get to have a Komodo Rhino? Do I get to order servants around? And last but not least, CAN I HAVE SOME MEAT?", Sokka rattled on asking silly questions.
"1298, No, Yes, Yes", Zuko replied with a smirk on his face.
"So what are our plans today, Snoozles", Toph asked
"Why are you all asking me? Its Zuzu's home, ask him", Sokka replied matter-of-factly
"DONT CALL ME THAT" Zuko fumed.
Everyone enjoyed a good laugh when Zuko got angry like that.
"But anyway, Sokka, Aang, Uncle and I have to attend some peace meetings until about lunch time. The girls can go into town to look for wedding dresses if they want, then we'll meet up for lunch. Will that be okay?", Zuko asked
"Sure!", everyone replied.
At lunch time, the Gaang were again together in the dining room for lunch. Sokka and Toph were busy stuffing their faces while the rest talked enthusiastically about the wedding plans. That was until a servant suddenly ran in, panting.
"How dare you interrupt us like that?!", Zuko bellowed
"I'm sorry Firelord, but we have just received news of a rebellion that has been going on in the palace city. They are about to reach the Palace in about 10 minutes."
"Who could be leading this rebellion?", Sokka thought out loud.
"Ozai's Loyal Soldiers", Zuko replied
"Who are they?", Aang asked, having absolutely no idea who they were.
"They are a group of elite firebenders whose leader was Azula. This group of soldiers was only known to the royal family. They were loyal not to the firelord, but to Ozai. I am afraid they may be leading this rebellion. This may be the least of their plans. They will try to free Azula and Ozai soon, and this could be a problem.", Zuko replied sadly.
"Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go and kick some serious rebellion butt!", Toph got up and so did the rest of the Gaang.