Azula's kiss continued. Her tongue danced around Aangs for what seemed like ages. Unlike other boys she had kissed. Aang's kiss was very heartfelt and gentle. Azula slowly pulled back. A blush appeared on her cheeks as she stared down at the young man pinned beneath her. Aang smiled up at her.
"What's wrong Azula?" Aang asked her.
"I just want to make sure this isn't a dream." Azula responded.
"What do you mean?" Aang wondered
"This is the first time that I have ever experienced any genuine emotions other then hate and Anger." Azula said honestly
"That's great Azula. Sounds like your heart is eager to experience love and happiness." Aang said happily.
"This new feeling is love? The one emotion I thought I would never get to experience for myself." Azula admitted.
Azula looked down upon Aang once more. This time her golden eyes began to tear up. Aang raised both his hands up to her face and wiped her tears away. As he looked at her he smiled. This was a side of her he was sure no one else had ever seen. A side he hoped he would see a lot more of.
"Aang do Avatars rescue Princesses?" Azula asked nervously.
"The monks taught me that Princess saving was a big part of the job description. Actually I heard saving the world was second only to saving a Princess." Aang said confidently.
"Avatar Aang do you promise to protect and care for Princess Azula?" Azula asked in her royal tone.
"Princess it would be my pleasure." Aang responded.
"For accepting this mission I present you with a reward." Azula said regally.
Azula leaned her head forward again and kissed Aang once more. Aang happily accepted the kiss and wrapped his arms around her waist. The two of them were far too preoccupied to take notice of an approaching person.
"Aang" Katara whispered.
As if in a daze Katara slowly walked. She was in a state of shock, yet her legs propelled her forward. Her body urged her to continue despite what she had witnessed. The site before her was almost too much to take in. Katara took a few more steps before she abruptly halted.
Surely her eyes were playing tricks on her. Katara's sweet little Aang, would never do such things. After all, ever since they had met Aang had strong feelings toward her. He even kissed Katara on the day of the eclipse. A kiss that proved once and for all that he was in love with her. Katara's train of thought was interrupted when the water tribe girl spoke.
"Let's stay like this forever Aang." Azula said happily
"Easy for you to say, no one's on top of you." Aang joked.
Azula frowned at Aang and punched him in the arm. Aang began to laugh as he playfully took hold of Azula's arms to keep her from hitting him again. As he began to pick himself up he caught site of Katara coming up behind them. In a panic he stood up and did his best to block Katara's view of Azula.
"Aang, I can't believe it's you. I wouldn't have believed it, but I heard her call your name." Katara said upset
"Listen Katara." Aang began
"No more lies Aang. I know why you have been blowing off your training. It's so you could go on your secret dates with some girl." Katara interrupted
Katara leaned in closer to Aang. She was doing her best to look over his shoulder and see the girl behind him. Aang threw up his left hand and did his best to flail it around and distract Katara with it. At the same time he was using his right hand to keep Azula's head down and away from sight.
"How did you know about that?" Aang questioned.
"Sokka over heard you talking to Zuko. He confessed everything to me!" Katara said almost screaming.
"Katara why don't you and I talk this out alone? Like we used to." Aang asked nervously.
Azula's body suddenly became stiff. The thought of Aang and Katara alone together didn't sit too well with her. She did her best to fight off Aang's right arm. Though for some unknown reason, panic seemed to fuel his strength. She could barely fight him. Aang saw the angry Katara nod at him in agreement. She turned herself around to find a secluded area to speak to Aang. Aang used this opportunity to turn his attention back to Azula.
"Ok, I'm going to have a chat with Katara. You can use this chance to get back to your camp. Tomorrow when things smooth over I'll come back for you." Aang said calmly.
"Why should I be the one to run away in defeat? She was the one that rudely interrupted our special moment." Azula explained.
"This whole situation is complicated. Trust me, it's easier if I just go with her." Aang announced.
The word he used to describe the situation. It didn't sit too well with Azula. Why had things suddenly become so complicated? Why was Aang so scared and nervous? Why had Aang's mood suddenly changed when this water tribe girl appeared? Azula had finally gotten what she had always longed for. She wasn't about to let him go so easily.
"You still have feelings for her don't you?" Azula accused.
"Don't be silly." Aang laughed a bit.
Azula crossed her arms and stared at Aang. The intensity of her glare let him know she was not joking. Aang had to come up with something quickly. Maybe he could convince Katara to wait for him. At least while he calmed Azula back down. That was his best bet, Katara was obviously the more patient one.
"Let's go Aang! We have lots of things to discuss. This is not going to be a short talk." Katara declared.
"No! He's not going anywhere with you girl!" Azula yelled
Aang's body suddenly became pale. He hadn't expected Azula to be so uncooperative. What's worse she was now purposely trying to enrage Katara. The situation was become worse by the moment. Aang turned around quickly, Katara was again approaching him. Aang stood between the two girls and did his best to block Katara's vision again.
"What did you say?" Katara shouted back
"You heard me! Aang isn't leaving!" Azula shrieked.
"I know that voice." Katara said.
"Wow Katara where does the time go? It's about time we headed back to the others lets go." Aang said in a panic.
Aang took hold of Katara's shoulders and began pushing her back in the direction of the Air temple. Katara wasn't about to leave now. She had to know who this girl was.
"Aang stop pushing me. I know I recognize her voice from somewhere. It's so darn familiar." Katara continued on.
Aang had no choice. He had to tell Katara the truth. As her best friend, he couldn't let her find out from someone else.
"Katara, I have something important to tell you." Aang said sincerely.
"Important to tell HER?" Azula questioned
"What is it Aang?" Katara asked him
Azula was beyond frustrated. She wasn't about to let Aang confess anything to Katara. Not while she could do something to stop it. A devilish grin appeared on her face. She knew what she had to do. Azula snaked her arms around Aang's waist hugging him from behind. Her head and neck rested beside his. She smiled at Katara revealing her true identity.
