Chapter 4
Aang awoke early the next morning ready to go to Ba Sing Se. Not only was he going to look for Katara, he also had a meeting concerning the rest of the world. They probably aren't even there. They probably went farther away than that. He ignored that voice in his head and got onto Appa. They flew faster than usual. Maybe it was his nerves, but it seemed they were going very fast. Aang's heart began to beat fast once he saw the wall. He had a fear that the people of Ba Sing Se had been talking about his arrival, and that Zuko and Katara would have ran by now. But he was wrong.
(The Runaways)
Zuko awoke to the sound of Katara making breakfast. He groaned and rolled over. The sun began to peak through the window, which was open enough so that the whole street could see into their apartment, it was a peaceful morning.
"Zuko please come here." Katara said from the kitchen. Zuko felt very groggy, so he sort of stumbled to the kitchen. She was completely breathtaking. She wore a light green nightgown, her brown hair hung loose around her tan face. Her eyes seemed to sparkle at the site of him as well. By looking at her he realized why he fell in love.
"Zuko, Aangs coming." Katara said. Her eyes showed no fear, though Zuko could hear it in her voice.
"He's only here for that meeting though. I know because I was supposed to be there too." Zuko said looking at her face. She smiled sadly, knowing that she was taking away Zuko's chance to rule what was rightfully his.
"He'll look for us you know." Katara said. Zuko ran at her holding her gently around the waist and lifting her up to his height and swinging her in a circle. She laughed at his playfulness.
"So what? I don't think he'll try to fight, maybe he'll forgive us." Zuko said trying to lighten the mood. Katara thought about that for a moment. Aang had always been the forgiving type, but she had never seen him so angry before. She smiled and kissed Zuko's nose hoping that he was right. Zuko's heart flew at the gesture. He pressed his lips to hers, and she fiercely kissed him back. Her fingers began to knot into his hair.
Zuko was still holding her up, her legs were once again wrapped around his waist. He was sliding his hand up and down her back, causing Katara to shudder. Katara was the first to break the kiss, staring into his amber eyes. They both smiled at each other lost in the moment. But there was knocking at the door causing both of them to stop. Zuko set Katara down gently and walked to the door.
(Sadly we have to go back to Aang at the moment)
When Aang landed Appa the palace guards bowed to him and escorted him inside. They walked him into the meeting hall, there, he saw Sokka and Toph already in their seats. But no Zuko. Aang was expecting this, but he wasn't sure if it was real.
"Good to see you twinkle toes!" Toph hollered across the room. Sokka simply waved, he was preoccupied with his boomerang.
"Any news on Haru's fleet?" Aang asked. They looked at him questioningly. They had both been expecting him to ask about The Runaways. That was what Toph called them anyway.
"Yes he is in Chameleon Bay. At least that's where he was docked yesterday." Toph said looking at Sokka who was now rubbing his eye because he had smacked himself with the boomerang.
"Listen Aang," Sokka started. "I know that you're worried about them, but that's no reason to lose sleep." He was staring at the circles under Aang's eyes.
"I know where they are." Toph said causing both of the boys to turn and glare.
"This whole time you could have told me where they were! I just wanted to apologize!" Aang shouted. Toph just smirked.
"Ease up. I know you wanted to apologize but do you think they would want to listen after what you said?" Toph said glaring at both of the boys. Aangs breath caught.
"Where are they?" Aang practically growled at Toph.
"They're in the lower ring near that little tea shop."
Aang ran back out the door. Sokka would head him off though. He knew another way to get to the lower ring.
(The Runaways….Yay!)
Zuko opened the door to find Sokka standing there with his arms folded across his chest.
"Hey brother-in-law. Mind if I come in?" Sokka's word caused Zuko to blush.
"Sure." He said throwing Katara a cautious expression.
"What are you doing here? How did you find us?" Katara asked glaring at her brother.
"Did you really think I wouldn't keep an eye on you? I had Toph and her forces keep tabs on you." Sokka had a very smug grin on his face. Katara glared at his expression.
"I just came here to tell you that Aangs on his way to apologize. He has felt bad ever since he yelled at you guys, and he wants to make up for it." Sokka said it trying to lighten the mood but it just caused the couple to be a bit tenser. Zuko looked at Katara waiting for her to scream at her brother but instead she just nodded.
"I know you probably don't want to hear it but he really does feel bad." Sokka said as he headed for the door. Before he could reach the door, Katara bolted for the bathroom to be sick. Sokka noticed.
"What's wrong with her?" He looked at Zuko now being very serious. Zuko swallowed trying to dislodge the lump that was in his throat.
"Well…..she may be…..pregnant." Zuko said. Sokka's face went from red to blue, blue to purple, purple to red, and finally it was back to its normal color. He drew in a breath and smiled.
"Well that happened fast." Sokka said. Zuko laughed nervously, but Sokka laughed hysterically. Just then there was a faint knock at the door once again. Sokka and Zuko both stop their laughter. Zuko reached for the door handle and opened it slowly. Aang stood there with a very bright expression. He smiled at Zuko and he forced back tears.
"Zuko you cant imagine how sorry I am. As soon as you left I felt horrible, but I wasn't going to admit that I was wrong. I'm so sorry and I cant imagine that you'll forgive me but-" Aang was cut off when Zuko pulled him in for a hug.
"I get it." Zuko muttered. Aang let the tears flow down his face, he didn't care who would see the Avatar cry.
"Where's Katara?" Aang asked when he pulled from Zuko's embrace. Sokka gave Zuko a worried look when Aang wasn't looking. Would he be pissed that Katara was pregnant? Would he go crazy and try to kill them then?
"She's in the bathroom being sick." Sokka said for Zuko. Aang looked puzzled.
"What's wrong with her?" He asked. Both Sokka and Zuko stared at the floor. But then Aang put two and two together. He counted the days in his head. He froze.
"You didn't." He practically spit the words at Zuko.
Uh-Oh.
I know it was a short chapter but ill update when I can! The suspense is maddening isn't it?
