Aang and Katara walk in hand in hand as they walk through the halls looking for their friends and family. Katara looks over at Aang and smiles, he smiles back. "How do you think they are going to handle this?" Aang asks as he raises their interlocked hands. "Well, to be honest I'm too sure. I don't think Toph will care either way, Suki will gush, Sokka.. Well I'm not sure about Sokka or my father.. But either way I wouldn't care if not one single person liked the idea of you and I together this way. All that matters to me is if you like it." She said as a light blush tinted her cheeks. Aang raised their hands and brought them to his lips, placing a tender kiss upon the back of Katara's hand. "I will always want it." They stopped walking for a brief moment to share a tender embrace. That embrace was short lived however as a giant boulder was lunged back at them. Aang sensed it just and time as he grabbed Katara and ducked. He turned around ready to fight until he saw it was Toph.

"I've missed you too Toph." Aang said as she came running at them. She ran up to Katara and gave her a platypus bear hug. Katara winced slightly and almost rejoiced when she released her. "You scared us all half to death sugar queen. How are you feeling?" "I'm actually doing okay thanks to Aang and the spirits. I was in a lot of pain the past few days but Aang stayed with-" "Why did yours and Aang's hearts start to beat real fast all of a sudden?" Toph interrupted and their hearts involuntarily began to beat even faster after the inquisition "Wait... Are you two like, dating know?" She asked. Both of their faces turned a deep blush at her question while there hearts began to beat even faster. Toph's mouth popped open slightly for a moment as it sunk in, then she smiled. "Your silence and beating hearts say it all. I just knew you to would get together, congratulations twinkle toes and sugar queen." She said as she punched Aang's arm, which in turn he yelped as he rubbed his arm. "Why would you congratulate us then proceed to punch me?" Toph snickers, "That's just a taste of what you'll get from me if you break Katara's heart."

Both Aang and Katara were genially shocked. They never knew her to be like this. "You don't have to worry about that Toph. I've wanted Katara for far to long to let her slip away. She's stuck with me." Aang chuckled the last part and Katara blushed. "Well that's okay Aang, because your stuck with me too." Toph rolled her eyes. "Alright I get it, you two are the real deal. Enough gushy stuff." She says as she pretends to gag. They laugh at her and share a sweet kiss.

"Alright love birds, the rest of the gang are in the main hall. Sokka is apologizing to everyone." Katara became confused. What could he have to apologize for? As if Toph could read her mind she said, "I'll let him tell you. Lets go, I'll take you to the main hall." "It's freaky how she does that." Aang whispered to Katara. "I heard that Aang. You know blind people have superior hearing. Whispering it ain't gonna cover it." She laughed. Katara giggled but agreed with Aang.

As they approached the door to the main hall, they could hear everyone inside. Aang gave Katara a reasuring squeeze, which she reciprocated with a soft smile. "You two ready?" Toph asked. "Lead the way." Katara said. "I think for a more dramatic effect I would like to call you in. Would you two mind waiting here for a few moments?" The two looked at each other and decided it was okay. Toph smiled and proceeded to walk through the doors.

"Son, we all undress-" Chief Hakoda began to say until he was cut off by Toph. "Hey, listen up everyone! Have I got a suprise for you!" Sokka turned around to face her a little annoyed that she interrupted his apology. "What?" "Hey lower the tude, you'll never guess who I bumped into today..." She said slyly. One by one all their faces started to light up with anticipation. "Twinkle Toes, Sugar Queen?!" They barely made it through the door before they were attacked by their friends and family.

Eventually they released her, but as soon as that happened the all began to hurl questions at them. They were so excited, they didn't even notice the young lovers holding hands right in front of them. "Whoa, whoa, hold on a sec. I'll be more than happy to tell everyone everything. Lets all take a seat at the table and I'll go over everything okay?" Katara asked. They agreed and all move to the table. Slowly Katara began to tell everyone what happened over the past two weeks. She told them why she jumped in front of the lightning, that she saw and talked to her mom in the spirit world, why the spirits allowed her to return to her body, how she was stuck in limbo. How Aang stayed up all night healing her, falling asleep on her in the process at the spirit oasis. By the time she was done everyone had shocked expressions on their faces and they were sloughed back into their chairs.

Hakoda stood up, walked over to Katara giving her a tight hug. "I'm just glad you came back to us Katara. I can't even begin to tell you how worried I was. How I feared..." He trailed off, tears threatning to spill over. Katara smiled sadly. "I'm sorry I worried you daddy, and eveyone else too.. I'm okay, and I am here now." Hakoda wiped his eyes and moved to face Aang. His placed his hands on his shoulders. "I can't begin to thank you for your quick thinking and your selfless actions.. Thank you for saving my daughter. You will always welcome in my home." Both men teared up and gave a manly hug.

Sokka was next. "Katara... When I saw Zuko come running back with you in his arms.. You were almost lifeless.. My heart sunk to the ground. My baby sister whom I was sworn to protect was on her deathbed... I felt like a failour. I can't.. I thought.." Both Katara and Sokka were crying by this point. Katara reached out to him and pulled him into an embrace. Sokka continued to sob as he said in Katara's shoulder, "Even after we recived a message from Aang, I couldn't believe knowing the condition you were in and how far you hand to travel Avatar State or no Avatar state. I took it our on everyone and no one wanted to be aorund me. Ev-even Su-Suki left me..." He sobbed. Suki looked down in shame and Katara comforted her brother. "It's okay Sokka, it's okay. I'm here alive and okay."

"Am I really going to have to be the one to spill the beans?" Toph said sarcastically. Aang glared at her knowing she couldn't see it. Toph laughed. "You know Twinkle Toes, I might not be able to see your aggresion, but I can sure feel it." "Nothing gets passed you."Aang said. "Don't you think that can wait?" Toph shook her head and before Aang or Katara could protest anymore she just blurted it out. "Twinkle Toes and Sugar Queen are an 'item' now." Sokka was the only one who looked shocked. Hakoda smiled and said there was no one else he would want his only daughter with anyone else.

"I don't know how much more I can take at once." Sokka said. "Within two weeks I thought my baby sister died, then she turns up alive. Then she tells me she is dating my best friend... Ohhhh. I'm dizzy." Sokka says as he falls into his chair.

Meanwhile Katara notices Zuko. He has barely said a word all night. Suddenly he walks up to her. "Lady Katara, may I speak with you in private. She looks over at Aang who smiles at her letting her know it's okay. She releases his hand and follow Zuko to the balcony. Zuko looks up tears in eyes. "Why did you do it Katara? Why would you risk you life to save mine? After everything I have put you and your family and friends through? After all the times I-" Katara pulled him into a hug, knocking the air out of him. "Zuko, that was in the past. You had proven to me of your genuine change. You proved to me your honor and your worth. If you had died your sister would have remained Firelord and the war would have been lost along with our friends lives." Katara said with determination. "Bu-". "Zuko, if I had to do it over again I would in heartbeat. I don't blame you for anything, you didn't kill me." Katara said lovingly. "You are my family, and there is nothing I wouldn't do for family." Zuko lost it, he began to sob.

He couldn't believe someone would be so selfless, especially towards him. He didn't deserve it... "I don't blame you either Zuko." He turned to see Aang walking up to him. "I was upset about what Katara did, but I understood. If I were in that situation I would do the same thing. You can't beat yourself up. Katara said it best. We all fight for what we believe in and will defend to keep the peace we have fought so hard for. We have to trust each other to fight the best we can. If we go into battle worrying about each other and not trusting each other it will doom us all. We can't blame ourselves for the injuries we acquire on the battle field. In reality, someone will get hurt, maybe even die. We can't blame each other. It's not like you shot the lightning bolt.

"It still hurts.." "It will hurt, but in order to get better you have to forgive yourself. We already have." Aang said. Zuko smiled weakly. They all turned around and walked back into the main hall.

"Alright, not to cut the night short or anything, but I am exhausted." Katara said. Everyone else agreed and made there way to their rooms. "Katara, Aang there are two extra rooms at the end of the hallway, they are yours to use. If you need anything myself or my servents will tend to your every need." "Thank you Zuko." Katara said.

As Aang and Katara reached their rooms they stopped in front of the doors. They looked at each other blushes tinting their faces. "Would you like to come into my room for a bit before you go to bed?" Aang asked. "I'd love too." Aang opened up his door and motioned for her to come inside. They walked in and made their way to they bench along side a giant window at the far corner of the room. It was an impressive room.

Aang sat down first and motioned for Katara to follow suit. She sat down between his legs, her back against his chest. Once her head hit his chest she closed her eyes content. "It's been a crazy couple of weeks hasn't it?" Katara whispered. "Yes it has." Katara got up and turned to face him. She looked at him with adoration. She felt so stupid for waiting until she died to tell this man how much she loved and needed him. "What's wrong love?" Katara didn't wait for an answer, she slowly leaned into his face, cupping his face in her hands. Aang's heart was pounding. She kissed him slowly at first, enjoying his soft lips on hers. She moved her lips to down his neck, back up and behind his ear. Aang's breath caught in his throat. She worked her way back to his lips as she repositioned herself onto his lap, placing her legs on either side of him. Aang was holding on by a tread. He lost all coherent thought though when Katara gently pulled on the bottom of his lip with her teeth. He deepened the kiss.

His hands began to explore her body, moving up and down her back. He separated from the kiss briefly moving his hands up her midriff. He stopped at her breasts and asked her silently if he could go further. She smiled at him placing his hands there herself. He squeezed them gently and that action sent a shockwave of pleasure through her body down to her most private area. She could feel the heat coming from it and she liked it. Her hips with a mind of their own slowly started rocking against Aang. The feeling he got from that made him moan aloud which spurred her on even more. She forcefully pulled him into a passionate kiss. Panting heavily, Aang began to rock his hips in time with hers. Suddenly she felt the hardness right on her. Aang tried to pull away but she wasn't having it. She brought her lips to his ear and whispered, "We can keep our clothes on, but I would like to explore this." Aang moaned loudly and began to rock harder aganist her. The feeling they were getting from each other was indescribable. They began to rock harder and faster against each other, moaning each others name.

"Ka-Katara, I think-Ahh-I think, fuck!" He screamed as an orgasim rocked his body. Katara soon followed.

They sat there for a few moments catching each others breath, relishing in what they just experienced. "Katara, that was imply amazing. Can you just imagine what the real thing will be like?" Aang panted. "I can't wait for our wedding night. If I can feel like this with our clothes on..." "I know..." Katara got up and Aang whimpered at the loss of contact. Katara chuckled at him. "I'm going to go into my room and clean up.. I'll see you in the morning Aang.. I love you." He stood up and kissed her gently. "Good night love."

Katara opened up the door to leave and bumped straight into Zuko. Her face instantly turned a bright red. Zuko gave her a questioning look, then chuckled at her. "H-Hi Zuko." "Katara." He said laughing. "I need to speak with Aang if you care to join us." "Sure" She answered to quickly, which caused another laugh from Zuko. "Whats up Zuko?"Aang asked as he came to the door. "Nothing good I'm afraid." Aang and Katara gave each other a worried look. "It's Azula, she's escaped."


A/N: I am so sorry this took a few days to get out. Had a busy weekend. The next chapter might take a few day as well. Thanks again to those who read and enjoy my story:) I'm sorry if anyone got offended by the end of this chapter but it's not like they had sex for real. Just a little experimenting:) Anyway, Review, review, review:) Thanks:)