Maelstrom
Disclaimer: Avatar the Last Airbender is created by Michael DiMartino & Brian Konzieko and owned by Nickelodeon.
Also the picture belongs to Lyndez and Pugletto on Tumblr.
As Aang predicted, there was turbulence in the Earth Kingdom. Unfortunately, the Earth Kingdom was not the only nation experiencing turbulent times. Some of the members of the New Ozai Society escaped and were plotting to overthrow Zuko. They started by causing riots. Zuko had dealt with these issues before and knew Aang needed to focus on the Earth Kingdom so he focused his energy on quashing the riots.
Katara heard about the riots in the Fire Nation. She told Sokka that she would be going there, while he and the others went to the Earth Kingdom to help Aang.
Katara traveled by boat with a few people from the Northern Water Tribe. They were half way to the Fire Nation, when they got caught in a maelstrom.
The boat crashed on Roku's Island.
"This seems familiar," said Katara.
"How?" One of the Northern Water Tribe members asked.
"Like Avatar Roku's home island," Katara replied. "Look," she pointed, "if we make it up there we should be able to see the Fire Nation, if this was Roku's island."
Half of the group went with her while the other half remained behind.
After a half day's journey, a messenger hawk flew to Katara.
Katara,
Sokka sent word that you were on your way here from the Northern Water Tribe. It may not be like it was during the war, but I think it will still be too dangerous for you to come.
Zuko
Katara wrote on the back of message, and put it in the holder for the bird to fly off with.
Once they made it to the top, Katara knew she was right and they were on Roku's island.
"It is Roku's island," said Katara.
"How long do you think it will take for us to get there?" One of the group asked.
"I'll go and get us a ride," Katara replied, as the moon rose.
Katara managed to get her second wind, and traveled down the mountain and across the sea to the shore.
"Katara?" Zuko asked her as she woke up lying on a bed in one of his guest rooms.
"What?" Katara asked weakly.
"The guards said they'd found someone suspicious, but when they brought you to me you can imagine my surprise," said Zuko. "Where are the others?"
Katara sat up slowly. Then replied, "On Roku's island."
"I see," said Zuko. He walked toward the door. "I'll let you get your rest."
Zuko left the room and sent some ships to rescue the others.
"Thank you, Fire Lord Zuko," one of them said.
There was a feast to honor the Water Tribe members. It seemed that things calmed down some since Katara came and the rebellion seemed quashed. Unfortunately, the peace did not last.
After two months of being there, Zuko and Katara went out for dinner and someone tried to kill Katara, but Zuko was injured instead.
"What were you thinking?" Katara scolded slightly. She was relieved she was able to heal him in time.
"I couldn't bear to loose you," said Zuko.
"It's been a maelstrom of events," said Katara. "I'm glad I was able to catch the culprit."
"Katara, I'm not sure this is the right time or that there will ever be a right time," said Zuko.
"Get to the point," said Katara.
"I still love you," said Zuko.
Katara hugged him.
"Oww, oww," said Zuko.
"Sorry," Katara pulled away gently. "I love you too."
They kissed.
The End.
AN: This was my first time participating in Zutara Week!
Hope you enjoyed!
