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Okay, I know that I have been updating frequently, but that was because of the long weekend. I am going to aim for updating once a week, maybe more, maybe less. I will let y'all know if I have some project or something that will prevent me from my updates. M'kay? LOVE YA!

Katara

Toph and I are sitting in my igloo, talking and waiting for dinner. Sokka and Suki are off somewhere "catching up", and Zuko and Mai are discussing important Fire Nation issues. I peeked my head out of the flap every few minutes to look for Aang, but he still wasn't here. Toph was starting to get annoyed by me constantly poking my head out.

"Look, Sugar Queen, he'll be here. Did it occur to you that maybe helping a village is a little more important to the Avatar than being here on time. I'm not saying that he isn't coming, just that he has plenty of reasons to be late."

Toph's words put things in perspective for me. I guess maybe I should just trust him. I already trusted him of course, I was just worried. It is in my nature I suppose.

"You're right Toph, I'll stop. Thanks."

"No problem. But just letting you know, I want Twinkle Toes here as much as you do. I haven't felt his light footsteps in a year now. Not that I can feel them very well on this stupid block of ice, but you get the point. We all want Aang here. You are just the one getting all worked up about his lateness."

Toph has really matured in the past year, but her old personality is still there, she just knows when to say the right things. I have missed her so much. I have missed every one. It's good to be a family again. Even if at the moment we are missing one of our vital family members.

X.x.X.x.X

Appa rushed over the ice and snow. The sun was just starting to touch the horizon in a good-bye for the day. Aang was so close to Katara, he felt as though he could hear her heart beating. He was so glad to almost be there. The Southern Water Tribe. He hadn't been back since he dropped Sokka and Katara off one year ago.

Then, out of nowhere, he saw the tip of a guard tower. Then he saw the tips of 4 other guard towers. His heart stopped, then resumed beating at a quickened pace. As he started to gain view of the village, he realized that village might not be the best term. Town, maybe, or even a city. It had grown so much since the last time Aang saw it. There were the old igloos, but also elaborate ice buildings. He saw fountains and sculptures, and recognized Master Pakku's handiwork.

He came up upon the town, and parked Appa just outside the outer wall of ice. There were no guards on duty, so Aang Waterbended a section of the wall down, to let himself, Momo, and Appa in. He fixed the wall and then found an open spot for Appa to rest. Momo sat on his shoulder as he tried to figure out where everyone was. Then he saw bright lights coming from a building on the other side of town. He started to run, but stopped so that he wouldn't be winded when he arrived. He knew he couldn't screw this up. He hadn't seen Katara in a year. He took a deep breath, and opened the door.

X.x.X.x.X

Katara

I was sitting at the head table, with Sokka on my left, and Toph on my right. Zuko and Mai were seated next to Toph, and Suki, Gran-Gran, Pakku, and my dad were seated next to Sokka. There was a special chair saved for Aang across the table. If he would only get here.

"Okay Katara, I think that it's time we start your par-" Sokka started

"No! He'll be here! I know he will! I'm not starting without him!" I stated matter-of-factly.

"Five more minutes Katara," Sokka warned.

I nervously sipped at my water. Where was he? He should be here! The sun is only a sliver, and the moon is beginning its nightly sky voyage. I couldn't allow myself to think of the possibility that he might not be here until tomorrow. If I did, I think I might pass out due to lack of Air...Benders. My whole tribe is gathered in the Grand Hall for tonight. After all, it's not everyday that one of the world's greatest Waterbenders turns 16. Plus, this dance is when my father announces my eligibility for marriage. Not that I want to marry anyone from here. My dad knows that, but it's tradition. I sighed as my thoughts drifted back to Aang.

Then, suddenly, the door opened. My heart stopped. In walked a tall, muscular boy with arrow tattoos. He had a lemur-bat on one shoulder, and was holding an Airbending staff in his other hand. And then, this boy's thunderstorm grey eyes found mine.

X.x.X.x.X

Aang

Our eyes locked. Who was this girl? She wasn't even a girl anymore. Her long chocolate hair looked silky and was in a braid. Her ocean blue eyes were bright and framed by long lashes. She was slightly taller, but I can now look down at her. Her figure had changed from that of a girl to that of a woman. It had only been a year, she couldn't possibly have changed that much! But she did. And the proof was looking me in the eyes.

Everyone in the large room turned to look at me. They were obviously all expecting me because none of them looked surprised. They all seemed happy to see me. Except a few teenage boys, who I guessed were my competition.

I looked and saw all of my friends. Sokka had turned into a strong, confident seeming warrior. Swinging a sword around was bound to build up some muscles I guess. His hair was in his standard Warrior's Wolf Tail. He still had a piece of meat in his hand when he turned to look at me. Toph has grown slightly taller, and has a more feminine air about her. She isn't covered in a layer of dirt, but I suspect that that's only because there is no dirt here. Her hair was in a bun, with her standard headband crowning her head. But instead of her normal Earthbending clothes, she was wearing a simple dress. Zuko wore his hair in the usual topknot. He had fancier clothes on than before, but that was to be understood. His appearance seemed more... regal. Nothing bad, he could just see that he took his duties seriously. Mai seemed happier than usual, which was strange, but other than that, she appeared to be the same. Suki's hair was touching her shoulders, and she had her face-paint on. She, too, seemed relatively unchanged.

All of a sudden, Katara was out of her chair and running towards me. I barely had two seconds to brace myself for impact. And then she was clinging to me, hugging me. I hugged her back. Words cannot describe the happiness I felt at that moment. Katara had tears streaming down her face. I wrapped my arms around her and never wanted to let go.

"Happy birthday Katara," I managed to choke out.

Well, that one was my longest yet. Woohoo!

Just to clarify, not all parts of the story are told in first person, I tried to make it easy for you to figure out who was talking and if someone was talking. Let me know if that's too confusing for you.

But anyway, please please please review. It gives me such happiness to know that someone cares enough to take more time out of their lives.

I plan on updating on Thursday, due to the fact that I have no school. (Happy Rosh Hashanah!)

But thanks for reading.

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