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Beginning A New Life

Three Years Later...

Katara woke up in the middle of the night gasping for air, and dripping in sweat. She had the same nightmare she had three years ago, at the Jasmine Dragon. Aang silently woke up with a worried look on his face.

"Katara, are you okay?" he asked, worried.

"Yea, I'm fine. It was just a bad dream, but..." Katara knew it was the same dream, but she didn't want Aang to worry.

"But what, Katara?" he said, still with a worried look on his face

"Nothing, It just seemed like a familiar dream. Go back to sleep." she put her hand on his cheek as he acknowledged her wish. She laid back down and thought for a while.

Why had it been the same dream?

And why does it just now come back. And what should I be ready for? If any dangerous rebels were to rise they would've done it years ago. She put the thoughts aside and drifted back into a peaceful sleep.

Aang woke up a few hours before noon, as he usually did, now that the war was over. Katara lay next to him, still sleeping peacefully. He tried not to wake her as he carefully got out of bed. He walked over to his closet, shivering from the cold, and grabbed his normal customized water tribe clothing, much like Sokka's, but with a little Air Nomad fashion in it. He slipped on his shirt and pants, and grabbed his shoes. Katara, Aang, Sokka, Hakoda, and Kanna all lived in the same home. It was in the center of the Southern Water Tribe, just like the Northern Water Tribe. All the walls in the homes were thick so that everyone could wear normal attire and keep any unwanted cold outside, but outside it was still advised to wear thick clothing at some times, but not as much as before. Aang walked down the steps of the 3 Story Home and walked to the kitchen. He grabbed a few small carrots and sat down at the table. Usually, the others wouldn't awake for another half hour or so. So, Aang would usually eat breakfast and go for a small walk. Moments later Katara came down the steps wearing her usual Water Tribe clothing, with her hair let down and small loops wrapped in front of her hair.

"Morning, Aang." she said cheerfully as if the dream never happened last night. She walked towards the fridge and grabbed two carrots as well. Even though Katara wasn't a vegetarian, she still ate more vegetarian food than she did meat.

"Morning, Katara." as she walked by he gave her a small peck on the lips. She couldn't help but blush. Even though they carried their kisses a lot further than that, it was still very romantic to the two. As Katara sat next to Aang, Sokka and Hakoda came down stairs, dressed in their usual water tribe clothes. Hakoda had gotten used to Katara and Aang's relationship about a week after they returned to the South Pole. Sokka, however, had mixed feelings about the two. Kanna always awoke around noon or an hour later. As they both grabbed their breakfast, they sat across from Katara and Aang. The room was silent, until Hakoda decided to break up the silence. "So, Aang. You know the third memorial for the end of the war is next week right? We might need you and Katara help organize ball room. The Leaders of the Other Nations are gonna be there for the celebration."

"Yeah, I remember Hakoda." Aang said in a respectful, but annoyed tone. As if Hakoda thought that Aang forgot.

"We just need to get the tables and chairs set up, then we gotta figure out what kind of symbol we will have in the fireworks display."

"I remember during the first memorial there was a firework that blasted a huge face of me in the sky. Very clever. But, this year for the symbol I think it should be a large circle with the insignias of all four nations." Aang was hoping it wouldn't be a lot of trouble to get enough fire works for that. Hakoda slightly grinned and nodded.

"I thinks that's a great idea, Aang." Said Katara as they both wrapped put their arms behind each other. Aang turned and gave her a small peck on this lips, as they always did when they wanted to show their thanks or just to keep the love alive. Sokka grunted at the sight, he hated when they kissed right in front of him.

"All right. I think its settled then. You two can go do whatever you want today, we won't need any help for the next few days." said Hakoda as he walked to put his plate in the sink, then walked into the living room to read. Sokka followed, but instead went to his warriors training program he started for young warriors.

"Hey, Aang. You think we could go for a small ride on Appa? We haven't had a chance for a while." Katara and Aang always enjoyed flights on Appa. They would look at the view for a few moments and have a few moments alone, sometimes longer.

"I'd love to, I'm sure Appa will be glad to see us today anyway." Aang was always cheerful when it came to Appa and Katara. They packed a lunch before starting their walk to Appa's shed. They usually had a small lunch and spent alone time on Appa.

"All right, so we will leave at noon today, right?" she said. "Hopefully, Sokka won't be back for his break by then." she joked.

Suddenly, Katara felt some cold blast go through her body, not like an air blast, but like a sudden shiver from out of nowhere. She dropped her bowl and just froze.

'Katara!" Aang jumped out of his seat to where Katara was just standing there. Suddenly she just gasped and almost fell to the ground before getting herself balanced.

"Katara, what happened, are you okay?" Aang said with a worried expression on his face. Hakoda was right beside Aang, just now wondering the same thing.

She shrugged. "I...I really don't know. I just felt something weird surge through me. I can't really explain it." she said also shocked by what had just happened. "I'm okay now." she assured.

"Okay, just let me know if it happens again." Aang said as he lightly kissed her. She began to walk towards the door with Aang's hand in hers, and they walked towards Appa's shed, ready for their flight. Aang was worried about what made her just freeze up. Its normal for someone to suddenly shiver, but it was like her mind suddenly froze up.

They were walking towards Appa's shed as Appa saw them come from the distance. He raised his head and let out a big groan.

"Hey buddy, how are you today." Aang said as he air bended a bale of hay to Appa. Appa quickly ate all the hay. Once they reached Appa, Aang walked over to Katara and picked her up bridal style, then air bended them both up onto Appa's saddle. Aang crawled over onto the huge bison's head and gripped onto the rope.

"You know what to do boy. Yip Yip." Aang said as he whipped the rope into the air. The giant bison let out a groan and jumped into the sky as he flew higher, and higher.

Katara took a sack off her back and opened it, revealing mainly vegetarian food. "You know Katara, just cause I'm a vegetarian, doesn't mean you have to be one too." he said as he glanced at all the vegetables.

"I know, but I want to. These vegetables are really good and good for me. I do still like meat, but not as much as before since we've been together." she said as she picked up a few berries.

Soon after eating they began to look out into the sky, trying to guess the shapes of the clouds. Aang had his arm around Katara's neck with the other behind his head. Katara lay next to him with her arm on Aang's chest. A few moments later, she climbed on top of him and leaned in to kiss him. He put his arm behind her head to pull her closer. They deepened the kiss, and Aang began moving his tongue, asking for entrance into her mouth. She allowed entrance, as his tongue explored her mouth. About half an hour later they broke away once more, both breathing heavily. Katara lifted her head up to meet his gaze.

"Katara..." he whispered lovingly as he kissed her head, "I love you."

Katara met his gaze with hers, "I love you too...more than you know."

They began to kiss once again, both groaning of pleasure of each others lips. Katara was still on top of Aang, and as he moved his hand down to massage her back, she began to groan with more pleasure.

They broke away to breathe, "Katara, when do we gotta get back home?" Aang said, breathing heavily, "Hopefully not soon."

Katara looked up to the sky which was now starting to grow darker, "Oh, I'm sure my dad won't mind if we stay out for another half hour." she said sarcastically, as she knew Sokka would be the only one to mind.

"Well, then," Aang said as he knew what they would do for the next half hour, "how about we 'explore our taste buds' for a while." he said with a small grin as Katara giggled.

"I'm, okay with that." she smiled and they went back to kissing.

Sokka had finished his Warrior Training Program around the the time Aang and Katara got back from their ride on Appa. They both came in holding hands, and trying to catch their breath. They had run all the way home. Sokka basically knew what they were doing, he just didn't know exactly what they did. Kanna was in the living room making some stewed sea prunes.

"Hey Gran Gran," said Katara as she smelled the air, "lemme guess...stewed sea prunes!" Katara guessed as Aang made a slight groan. Aang still didn't enjoy stewed sea prunes as much, since they had gotten back to the South Pole, Stewed sea prunes became a more common meal for the family. Aang still had his disagreements of them, but he was beginning to bear the taste of them.

"Yep, " said Kanna as she turned to face the couple, then glanced at Aang, "don't worry Aang, I decided to put a few vegetables in it this time," she said as she took a small sip from the spoon, "Its surprisingly better with vegetables, here have a taste." she said handing Aang a small spoon. Aang took the spoon and drank it, and had a huge smile on his face, "WOW, it tastes so much better to me, try some Katara." he said as he handed her a spoon. "Mmmmm, that is good, Gran Gran!" she said as the taste explored her mouth. Hakoda came in from the back door and asked Aang to come with him, Aang nodded and followed him.

It was silent as they walked, and Aang decided to bring up a conversation. "So, Hakoda, what do you need me for?" Aang said as he looked up at the chief, who was just a few inches taller than him.

"Well, Aang. Remember your idea of the fireworks symbol this year?" he said looking down at the young avatar. Aang nodded as Hakoda continued speaking, "Well, we decided to use four colors of fireworks. Red for the Fire Nation, Green for the Earth Kingdom, Blue for the Water Tribe, and, well we are kind of having trouble deciding which color for the Air Nomads. We know your usual clothing is orange and yellow, but we wanted to know what color you suggest for your nation." said Hakoda, knowing that there was more that he wanted to talk to Aang about.

Aang thought for a second and answered the question, "Well, if you look at the maps the Air Nomad Temples were all in a white color, so I would say white is the best color." Aang said as they walked towards the Ballroom.

Hakoda grinned, "Also Aang, I want to talk to you about Katara..." Hakoda looked at Aang who was wondering what he wanted to talk about. Had I done something wrong that Hakoda didn't approve of? Or had I done something to upset Katara that I didn't know about.

"...Aang, I know you and Katara have a special relationship, and that the love you share isn't like others." Aang was beginning to realize what Hakoda was going to say.

A few weeks ago Aang had to go to the Earth Kingdom for a Meeting with the Earth King, about maintaining the peace between the four nations, since some rebels began to build up in the earth kingdom. The rebels were nothing more than some citizens who still believed the Fire Nation was still evil. Aang had solved the problem easily. But, on his way back he looked for some really strong rocks that held together easily. He grabbed a few knowing what he wanted to do with them. He wanted to make a betrothal necklace for Katara.

Aang stopped the chief in the middle of his conversation, "Chief Hakoda, I have something to tell you. I love your daughter more than anything, if I could I would say even more than the world." Hakoda knew what the young avatar was going to say, and he was ready to agree.

Aang took out a small necklace with a small blue crystallized stone with a mix of the Air Nomad and Water Tribe Insignias. "I want your permission to ask Katara to marry me. I know I may only be 15 at the moment, but I hope you will understand my reasons." Aang said as the Chief looked down at him as he finished his sentence. "Aang, I know you are perfect for Katara. And, yes, you have my blessing. When do you hope to propose to her?

"During the Memorial sir. Right after the fireworks I will take Katara to the middle of the ballroom and propose. If, that is okay with you." he said having a serious expression on his face.

Hakoda Nodded, "I think that is the perfect way to propose to Katara." They both headed back to the house.

The Next Week...

Aang had slept in a lot the past few days. It was almost as if he and Katara awoke at the same time, coincidentally, it was only a few moments after one of the two woke up that the other would. Tonight was the day of the Celebration. Aang and Katara continued their normal shift, they woke up, ate breakfast, went and had lunch on their ride with Appa, and when they got back, got ready for the celebration. Although to Katara, it was just the third memorial of the ending of the war, to Aang it was also the day he would propose. Although Aang, didn't know that while she was getting ready, she had the same feeling she did a week ago, accept this time she hadn't froze up. She felt like something in her life was gonna change today.

The candle sparked six times, revealing that it was 6 o' clock. Everyone was getting ready. Katara was going to wear the Earth Kingdom dress she got when she was in Ba Sing Se when they were at the Jasmine Dragon. Aang was going to wear his traditional Air Nomad Robes, as he did in Ba Sing Se. Hakoda wore a traditional Water Tribe suit, along with Sokka wearing a more cheaper and smaller version. Zuko and Mai would be arriving in an hour in their Royal Air Ship, which was instead to look like a war ship was redesigned to look more peaceful and less pollutant. Zuko and Mai were wearing their normal Fire Lord and Fire Lady robes. Chief Arnook was wearing his normal Northern Water Tribe clothing. And the Earth King wore his normal royal robes. Everyone was showing up from around the world for the Third Memorial Of the Ending of the Century Long War at the Southern Tribe. All the guests had to be checked out, although many people were invited to attend the party in the ballroom, some people could only participate in the festivals outside. Uncle Iroh even closed his tea shop for a week to participate in the event. Suki, and Toph and her Family came. Toph wore a white dress just as she did before she ran away. Suki was wearing her dress from Ba Sing Se as well. Iroh wore his robes from Ba Sing Se. Aang, Katara, Sokka, and Hakoda where all in their home waiting for their friends to arrive.

After a while a knock was heard in the living room. Aang and Katara opened the door to greet Zuko and Mai. "Its so great to see you!" Aang said as he and Zuko exchanged man-hugs. Along with Katara hugging Mai 'hello' and giving a small hug to Zuko. Zuko and Mai entered the home and greeted the others.

"Hey, is your Uncle Iroh with you Zuko?" Aang asked as he peeked behind Zuko to see if Iroh was behind him.

"No, he is on his way though. I had one of my Air Ships go and Pick up the Rest of the Earth Kingdom Guests, such as the Earth King, and the others you invited." Zuko said laughing at how mature Aang was, but still had his own signs of a kid in him.

"That's okay, He will probably be here any moment now." said Katara after giggling at Aang who was still looking around for Iroh. Sokka ran down the stairs to greet Zuko and Mai. "Hey Zuko, did you happen to see Suki on your way here?" Sokka asked curiously. Suki had to go back to Kyoshi Island to help fill in for the New Leader of the Kyoshi Warriors when her father died of a heart attack.

"Yea, I think I did, I don't really know though." replied Zuko, right before a knock came to the door. Sokka ran and opened the door slightly to see Suki. They Hugged and kissed each other 'hello'.

"I really missed you, Sokka. I wish I didn't have to leave, but duty calls." she said exposing a cheerful grin.

"I missed you too, Suki. I understood why you had to leave, I just wished you didn't have to." said Sokka as he puller her in for a hug. Aang, and Katara and the rest welcomed Suki. After a while Iroh arrived with some tea pots for Aang and Katara, and soon Toph came with her parents. Toph and The Duke had become a couple, not as much as the others, but still a cute couple.

Soon they all walked to the Ball Room, Aang and Katara had their arms linked, just as Sokka and Suki did so, followed by Zuko and Mai. They all talked for a while and ate during the feast. Aang was hoping the fireworks would start soon so he could ask Katara to Marry him. After a while the band played many slow songs, mainly for the three heroic couples. Toph and The Duke didn't dance to most of the slow songs, mainly cause the two weren't big on them. About an hour later the candle sparked nine times, revealing that it was 9 o' clock. Chief Hakoda and Chief Arnook, along with the Earth King, and Zuko, all walked up the Stair Case to Announce that the Fireworks were about to begin.

"As a Signal of Peace Throughout the Four Nations..." Zuko began as the Earth King Continued the Sentence, "This Year's Fire Works Display For the Third Memorial of the End of the Century Long War..."

The Earth King said followed by Chief Arnook saying his part, "Is going to Create a Symbol of all the Four Nations Working Together..." continued Chief Arnook as Hakoda Finished the Sentence, "To Maintain Peace Throughout The Other Nations, With the Help of the Avatar!" Hakoda finished, as the fireworks shot up into the sky. The fireworks made the Insignias of all the Four Elements with their traditional colors and a huge circle around them. Everyone exclaimed as the beautiful fireworks blasted in the Sky.

"Excuse me for a moment." Aang said to everyone as he gave Katara a small peck on the lips before standing up and walking towards Hakoda. Katara saw him walk up to her dad and saw him whisper something in his ear before turning back and walking towards her.

"Everyone, Please Quiet Down now." Hakoda said throughout the Ballroom. Aang walked over and grabbed Katara's hand softly and whispered in her ear, "Come with me."

He escorted her to the middle of the room where everyone backed away. As he let go of her hand he began to kneel down. He grasped her hand ready to ask her the most important question in his life.

"Katara, Ever Since you found me in the iceberg three years Ago I had a crush on you. But, when we were trapped in the "Cave Of Two Lovers", I knew then it was more than a crush, it was love. When we kissed on the Balcony of The Jasmine Dragon, I knew we would always be together." he said as he continued, "But now, I want that to be official." he said as he reached in his robe for the Betrothal necklace he made for her. He held it out in his hand and said, "Katara, will you Marry Me?" he said as he cast a seriously let loving smile. She began to shed tears of joy. "Yes, Aang. YES I WILL MARRY YOU!" she shouted as she picked him up from the ground and Kissed him the same way she did on the Balcony of the Jasmine Dragon.

Katara knew what she felt earlier that day, it was a sign of this Happy Moment.

The Man Of Her Dreams Had Proposed To Her.

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