Aang decided to take Katara to a special place the next day. They were sitting on Appa.
"Where are you taking me?" Katara asked. Aang had refused to disclose where they were going.
"Somewhere special, You'll know it when we see it."
Aang turned Appa down and they landed on an iceberg.
"Oh Aang, it couldn't be"
"It is" Aang Said.
"The iceberg where we first met." She gasped.
The iceberg was pretty much how they had left it.
"How did you find it?" she asked.
"You think I would forget the place where I first met you" he grinned.
She smiled and gave him a gentle kiss on the lips.
"Let's do a little reenactment" he said.
"He laid down on the ice and she held him in her arms just like they did a year ago.
"Are you okay" she said remembering what she said a year ago.
"Come closer" He said repeating his words from a year ago.
"Yes" she said.
Aang leaned in and kissed her. She leaned in too and deepened the kiss. When they pulled away they looked into each other's eyes.
"I don't remember that happening" she said with a smirk on her face.
"That's what I wanted to happen" He said with that goofy grin that made her melt.
They stayed like that for a while before getting back on Appa and heading back to the village. They began talking as they sat on Appa.
"Aang…I have been wondering… if what… what … the Bei Fong's said is true. Am I good enough for you."
Aang saw the frown on her face and pain in her eyes. He put his arm around her and held her close.
"No, it is true" he said calmly.
A flash of horror came over her face and tears started to form.
"I am the one not good enough for you" He said. She looked up at him.
"What?"
"Aang you're the Avatar and I am…just…some water tribe pea…"
"No, Your perfect in every way. The way you are mothering, kind, sincere, compassionate, and passionate."
She had a smile on his face as he wiped a tear from her eye.
"I don't want you to feel like you need to deserve the Avatar. I want you to feel like you love and deserve me Aang. Do you understand?"
"You want me to love you based on you not your status and I do. I always will"
At her words he grinned his goofy grin.
They had just landed back in the village which was now more like a city and were greeted by Sokka and the others.
"Where were you two, I didn't approve any alone time" Sokka said.
"What is your problem Sokka?" Katara said, "I don't need your permission to spend time with my boyfriend. Dad already knows we are together and he approves." She said with a smug look on her face.
"Dad told me to protect you and make sure you keep things in hand" Sokka said defensively.
"yeah that doesn't mean to smother me or to keep putting yourself in my life."
"Will you two stop fighting and come on. I am hungry" said Toph who was getting agitated by the argument.
"Yeah some meat will make me feel better" Sokka Said.
"Is that all you can think about" said Katara.
"That and Suki" he said.
She just sighed and they head towards one of the new restaurants that had been built in the reconstruction. The waiter seated them and the couples sat with each other with Toph at the end of their table. They ate and enjoyed themselves. The next day they were heading back towards the earth Kingdom. They all were on Appa.
"Hey guys we should land somewhere close by. Appa is getting tired from carrying all these people" said Aang.
"Good idea Aang, where should we land?"Sokka asked.
"Kyoshi Island is close by, how about we land there" Aang answered.
"Great idea, then I can check up on the warriors" Said Suki.
"Do you think I am welcome there after what I did" Zuko asked.
"Yeah you'll be fine" Suki said, "Kyoshi is a peaceful and forgiving place."
Aang steered Appa in the direction of the island. It wasn't long before it came into view. When they landed the war heroes were greeted by a parade of people. They saw old friends and foaming mouth guy fainted again.
"Avatar and friends it is nice to see you again. And Suki you have returned" Chief Oyaii said as they got off Appa.
"You too" Said Aang.
The Kyoshi warriors started to talk to Suki and Ty Lee was now talking to Mai and giggling much to Mai's annoyance. A couple of minutes later Aang was surrounded by his old fan club.
"Hey Aangy do us some tricks" Koko said.
"Hi guys" Aang said nervously remembering the last time he was here. He didn't really want to be followed by a bunch of fan girls today. Katara didn't look to happy to see Koko and her fan girls
"He beat the fire lord" one said.
"He's so cute" another chimed in.
"Do you wanna take a walk" another asked.
Aang didn't know how to deal with all the unwanted attention. Katara on the other hand was getting a little jealous. She didn't like the girls giving Aang that kind of Attention. Suddenly one of them kissed him on the cheek and Aang froze. He looked as if he were burned. Katara could take no more of this. She marched right up to Aang and pressed her lips on his. He started to kiss back and then they pulled away. The girls looked confused and Aang put his arm around Katara's waist and she leaned into him. They started walking away and some of the villagers commented to themselves about their closeness.
Meanwhile Mai and Zuko and disappeared to the beach. They were sitting and kissing, enjoying their alone time.
"Enjoying our little vacation" Zuko asked.
"I guess, it's just nice knowing I have you"
"Do you like my friends? I know they're not your type but…"
"No Zuko they are actually growing on me, the other girls and I are becoming more like sisters every day. I feel like I can be more open with them. Something I couldn't do when I was friends with Azula"
"I am glad to hear that" Zuko said.
"Though Sokka and Katara arguing is really a pain" she smirked.
Zuko laughed and then leaned in and kissed her. She kissed him back and within seconds they were deepening their kisses. Sokka walked by the beach with Suki and then let out a groan.
"NOT YOU TOO. Katara and Aang are bad enough but I don't need to watch you make out with your girlfriend Zuko." Sokka said.
Suki giggled and Mai laughed. Zuko looked a little angry.
"Uh huh, and what were you and Suki gonna do before I asked you about your mother's death. You remember back in that tent. I don't think it was oh so innocent. Also being as I waited outside Katara's tent I realized tents aren't sound proof" he finished with a smug grin. Suki and Sokka went crimson and Mai giggled.
"That's none of your business what I do with my girlfriend" said Sokka.
"It's none of yours what I do with mine" Zuko said.
Before either one could say another word a messenger hawk appeared and landed on Sokka's arm.
"HAWKY!!" Sokka screamed.
"What the" Zuko said confused.
"My pet hawk from before the invasion he returned" Sokka said as he petted the hawk and started cooing at it. Zuko just slapped his palm on his face before rejoining Mai on the beach. This was the perfect time to resume their previous activities because Sokka was gonna be preoccupied with that bird for a while.
Sokka ran and found Aang, Katara, and Momo. Aang and Katara were water bending in a stream.
"Hey guys look who is back" Sokka yelled.
"Who?" Said Aang.
"HAWKY" Sokka yelled happily.
Katara just sighed at her brother's stupidity and Aang laughed. Momo jumped up and started fighting Hawky on Sokka's head. Sokka freaked out and fell into the stream.
"Hawky No, don't fight Momo, be friends, Hawky Down, Agh"
Aang, Katara, and Suki laughed.
Their stay in Kyoshi was short and the next day they set off. They were almost to Ba sing Se.
"So what do guys want to do in Ba Sing Se? We do have three days till the meetings start" Sokka said.
"I don't know , how about we have a big dinner tonight at our new house" Katara offered.
"Yeah to celebrate our new beginning" Aang said.
"I do like the sound of lots of food" Sokka said rubbing his stomach.
The others laughed.
"Well when we get there I am going to have to get some supplies then. Anyone have any money?" She asked.
"Well the city said they would pay for all of our expenses" Sokka said.
"I don't know if we should take advantage of the city's hospitality like that. We should just pay like everyone else"
"Come on Aang use an Avatar perk for once" Sokka asked.
"Fine, only if we don't buy meat" Aang said grinning.
"WHAT!! NO MEAT HOW COULD YOU. I NEED THE ENERGY IN MEAT" Sokka yelled.
"To do what, kiss your girlfriend and yell at Aang and Katara" Toph said.
They had finally arrived in Ba Sing Se and the gang began to enjoy their meat free feast.