I don't know why I'm up so early to write this, but it was bugging me that I hadn't updated in over a week. So this came to me. Hope you enjoy!

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Prompt: Strength

He didn't understand how she could be so brave. From the beginning of their journey, Katara had always been the 'rock' of their group, making sure all of them were in line. In more ways than one, she acted very motherly towards all of them, including Toph when she joined their gang. She rarely cried in front of them, putting her tears away for when she was alone, and she always helped out the villagers they happened to come across who needed help.

When Zuko joined up, she was even more protective, especially over Aang, and never let him out of her sight. With each person who joined, he noticed Katara getting stronger and more guarded. There'd be moments where she'd be less serious and more happy than how she usually was. Aang was usually the reason for such a thing to happen, and it made everyone else happy that she was laughing and being a kid.

Aang knew he had to be strong for the entire world, but when Katara was around, she made the weight on his shoulders a bit lighter. Part of him reasoned it was because he loved her and didn't want to stress her out more than she already was. Another part told him that she was naturally like that to everyone, worrying over their health and making sure they're happy.

That evening, it had began to rain, thus leaving everyone to quickly take shelter. While everyone ran into the comfort of the cave, Katara stood outside on the cliff, allowing the small raindrops to hit her skin. The waterbender in her had called out and she couldn't deny the yearning she felt when she saw the rain. Aang had quickly joined her, the waterbender in him also heeding to the call of the water.

They stood there in silence, taking in the scenery below them, being content knowing that the person they loved stood beside them. He noticed her eyes sparkle like diamonds and he couldn't help but take notice of their beauty.

It was when the silence was too much for him he had decided to speak.

"How do you do it?"

Tilting her head slightly, to show she was listening, she replied, "What do you mean?"

"I mean... How are you able to be calm all the time? You hardly freak out in dire situations, you always know what to say to us when we start to freak or when we feel insecure. You always seem to know when something's troubling us and you have a habit of being so caring and nurturing... You always know how to keep us together."

During his speech, Katara couldn't stop herself from blushing. While she did keep tabs on all of them, she always paid extra close attention to Aang. There was something about him that would always beg for her attention. She wasn't sure if it was because he was the last airbender, or if it had to do with him being the Avatar, but she knew one thing:

He was Aang, her best friend... and possibly... her soulmate.

Of course she kept those thoughts to herself, not wanting to stir things up before the great battle against the Fire lord. She wanted Aang to be focused, and completely attentive on his goal;

To save the world.

Knowing he was waiting for an answer, she looked at him and smiled;

"You need us Aang. If we aren't at our best, how could you possibly be? We need you as much as you need us. Gran-Gran was right; Our destinies are intertwined. Whatever happens to you will affect me as much as it will affect Sokka. I will do whatever it takes to make sure that won't happen. We've been through so much, we can't fail now. I don't plan on letting the world perish at the hands of Fire Lord Ozai. It's our time to take back what's rightfully ours. And I don't plan on ever leaving you to do it alone."

Hearing the strength and sincerity in her voice brought Aang hope.

He knew that he wouldn't fail, as long as Katara was at his side.