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Things Begin To Change

Four Days Later...

Aang and Katara both slept peacefully the last four nights. They had been engaged for four days now, and were planning to get married in three months. They wanted to continue their normal teenage relationship, plus Aang would turn sixteen in two months. They had finally decided to take their relationship to the next level. The Celebration was a night neither of them would forget. They're friends stayed a while but after two days Zuko and Mai had to return to the Fire Nation. Suki had to go back and lead the Kyoshi Warriors, for the time being. Toph stayed about three days, by then Toph's dad had to attend an important meeting two days later. And Iroh left with Zuko and Mai back to Ba Sing Se. Aang, and Katara had slept later than usual the last four nights.

Aang yawned lightly as he sat up, along with Katara waking up soon afterward. They yawned and laid back down, instead of falling asleep, they just held each other in their arms. After a while, Sokka woke up and went to wake Katara and Aang.

"Hey, you guys need to ge-" he began to say as he realized they were both wide awake.

"Uhhhh, how long have you guys been awake?" Sokka asked unable to disregard that they were both wide awake, yet still laying down.

"I don't know, maybe a few minutes, I guess." Aang guessed not knowing how long they had actually been awake.

"What does it matter anyway Sokka, we've slept together the last three years. You think we're just now going to decide to do something just cause we're engaged?" Katara asked, demanding an answer.

"Well, actually I do think that you would do something, just cause I can't hear it, doesn't mean I know you guys aren't up to something." protested Sokka.

"Whatever, Sokka. Now could you please get out so we can get dressed?" she said with an annoyed expression.

"Oh, so you're husband-to-be can see you dress and undress now?" Sokka said sarcastically.

"Ugh!" Katara grabbed a pillow and threw it at Sokka's face, as Aang laughed and said, "Sokka, if I were you, I would just leave." said Aang as he then laughed again.

"Yea, I guess you're right." said Sokka defeated, and walked away.

"Lets get up now, Aang." Katara said as she got out of bed, wearing only her bindings, although she normally wore a night robe the other nights they had slept together, but now that they were engaged it didn't seem to matter the last four nights.

"Right now?" he asked wanting to spend more time alone with her.

"Yes Aang, right now. Besides, I thought we were planning on going penguin sledding?" she asked, wondering if he forgot, as she put on her clothes.

"We are, I just don't wanna get up yet." he said as he pretended to go back to sleep.

Katara made an annoyed expression, then she realized he was just playing around with her.

"Oh, okay then. I guess you don't want to then." she said hoping he knew what she meant.

Then he opened his eyes and said, "Want to what?" he asked, trying to figure out what she meant.

"Ohhhh, nevermind." she replied in a playful voice, she then glanced behind her and saw Aang trying to figure out what she meant. "Alright, I'll give you a hint, close your eyes." she said as she quietly walked over to him and leaned in to kiss him. As she kissed him, he opened his eyes, beginning to get into it as she broke away.

Once they broke away, Katara walked back to her closet to continue getting dressed.

"Alright, I'm up!" he shouted as he jumped out of bed and went to his closet and got dressed.

A few moments later, they got downstairs. Hakoda looked up to see who was coming down as he looked at the candle.

"You guys are sure up later than normal." Hakoda said.

"Yea, we decided to stay in bed a little while." said Aang as he and Katara ate breakfast.

Soon after eating they grabbed their parkas and headed out the door to go penguin sledding.

Meanwhile...

It had been four days since Azula and Ozai broke out of Prison. Instead of going back to the Fire Nation to regain control, Azula decided to hide out in the Earth Kingdom.

"Azula, now that we are out of that wretched prison, what do we do next?" asked Ozai as they wandered through a small Earth Kingdom village.

"We wait, Father. For now we need to stay Undercover. I'm sure Zuzu has been told of our escape." said Azula as they exited the town.

"But, For how long Azula? We have a whole army of Fire Benders and Dai Lee Agents. Why can't we just go to the Fire Nation and kill that traitor?" shouted Ozai as he punched a small tree producing a large crack in the bark.

"Father, I know what I'm doing. Trust me, soon enough the Fire Nation will be under our control once more." she assured, revealing a sinister smile.

The Fire Nation Palace...

Zuko sat in his thrown, reading messages about small rebels in the other parts of the Fire Nation as a messenger entered the Throne Room.

"Fire Lord Zuko...I have terrible news." said the messenger shaking as he continued his message.

"I have received a message from the Boiling Rock, my lord" said the messenger as he didn't want to look into the Zuko's eyes.

"When one of your Generals went to go check on the prison's progress, he arrived only to see all the guards killed. Every guard in the prison was dead, my lord." Zuko's eyes began to widen as he knew what the messenger was about to say.

"My lord, I'm afraid, Azula and Ozai...have...e-escaped." the messenger was terrified of how the Fire Lord might react.

"Thank You For Bringing me the message." Said Zuko calmly, not wanting to lose his temper as he usually did. He knew what he had to do next.

"Bring me a messenger hawk...now!" shouted Zuko, outraged of how his sister was still able to escape. Moments later the messenger brought in a messenger hawk, and Zuko slipped a small note into the pouch.

"Make sure this hawk reaches Avatar Aang, Messenger Xu." said Fire Lord Zuko, as he sat back down.

Six Days Later...

Aang and Katara had just finished their ride on Appa. Sokka was at the house with Suki, who was able to return three days ago. Ever since they picked up Suki, Sokka had always been occupied. As Aang and Katara were walking back home, a Water Tribe Messenger walked up to them with a messenger hawk on his arm.

Avatar Aang, Master Katara, this message just arrived for you from Fire Lord Zuko." said the messenger as he took the message out of the little pouch and handed it to Aang.

"Whats it say Aang?" Katara asked as Aang began to read aloud.

Dear Aang,

Aang, I had this message written as soon as I got the news. Four Days ago, during the Celebration, Azula and Ozai escaped from the Boiling Rock. When one of my generals went to check on the prison, he found nothing but all the prison guards dead. Around the gondola he found about 145 guards dead. In the courtyard there were about 20 dead guards, along with Mai's uncle, the warden. When he inspected Azula's cell, there was a huge blast all around the cell. And, Ozai's cell has a huge hole in the bars. From what the general said, it looked like Dai Lee Agents were there. Aang, I'm going to be going to the Earth Kingdom, so I can see if she has been anywhere else. Mai is coming with me. I ask that you and Katara can and watch over the Fire Nation while I'm gone. I hope you can do this for me. If you wish you can join me, but with you and Katara engaged, I don't want to force you into coming with me.

Please Arrive As Soon As Possible.

Your Friend,

Zuko

"Oh my god, Azula escaped?" Katara cried out.

"Yea...Katara, do you think I should go with Zuko to help?" Aang said, he wanted to go and help his friend, but he didn't want to make Katara go with him. "It could be dangerous Katara, but what do you think I should do?" Aang asked, wondering what her answer would be.

"I don't know, Aang. You are the protector of the world." she said, not wanting him to leave, but at the same time she knew he probably needed to Leave.

"Katara..." Aang said as he thought of a way to do both, he decided to make the best choice, "I'm going to go help Zuko, but I want you to stay in the Fire Nation." Aang said, hoping she would agree.

"Aang, if you go then I'm going too. No arguing about it." Katara said sternly with a serious expression on her face.

"Katara, this is Azula we're talking about. It was one thing during Sozin's Comet, but now she's older, and stronger by the sound of this letter. I just don't want you to get hurt." Aang said with a worried look.

"Aang, I told you, no arguing about it. I'm going with you." she said sternly.

Aang sighed, he didn't want to get into a fight with her about this. Finally he said, "All right, but if I even get a feeling that you're gonna get hurt, I'm bringing you back here to the South Pole." Said Aang sternly, he didn't want to sound controlling over her, just to show that's how worried he was about her.

"Alright, I can handle that." Katara said as they pulled into a Hug.

They Began To Pack For their Next Journey. But, just then Katara couldn't help but remember her dream, and two words never left her head after that Message:

"Be Ready"

I hope you all still like the story, but don't worry if you were expecting an argument between Aang and Katara, just be warned that it might come up sooner than you think.