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Chapter Ten

Katara

"What did you say?" He couldn't have said what he said. He just couldn't have. It wasn't possible. No, no, no, it wasn't possible in any way.

Zuko looked up into her eyes. Don't say it. "Katara, I'm in love with you. I don't understand it. I'm just entirely in love with you and can't do anything about it anymore. I know you're in love with Aang. I accept that. I guess I just had to tell you that."

Katara just stared at Zuko with wide eyes. No, no, no, he said it. "Why did you have to say that?"

"You're the one who asked," Zuko replied calmly, but Katara could see that he was anything, but calm. His golden eyes were wild and filled with uncertainty and self-loathing.

Katara's mind was flashing through all the memories and emotions from the war time. She saw the time she trusted him in Ba Sing Se only to be betrayed. She remembered the feel of his arms around her after she hugged him when she finally forgave him. She remembered being tied to that damn tree with Zuko's arms loosely around her presenting her neck with her mother's necklace. She saw the time when she had slammed a wave of water into Zuko telling him that they wouldn't accept him into the Gaang. Finally, she saw the moment when he got hit by lightning, saving her from what would have inevitably led to her demise.

"How long have you known?" She whispered slowly.

"Since I went to talk to Toph and you overheard the conversation. I couldn't stand your tears." Zuko shook his head.

"Hey, is everything okay?" Ty Lee sat down beside them.

"There's no problem here," Katara smiled wide.

"Um… okay if you're sure." Despite her words, it was obvious that Ty Lee wasn't falling for it.

"Is dinner ready?" Aang wrapped his arms around Katara.

"Yes, of course it is." Katara smiled at Aang and then left his embrace to hand out the stew. "It's nothing fancy of course, but it should fill us up nicely."

"This reminds me of old times," Toph exclaimed. "Do you remember when we said that and you offered to chase Aang around, Zuko?"

Aang and Toph broke out into hysterical laughter, but Zuko and Katara merely smiled. They weren't in the mood to laugh.

"Oh come on guys, it was pretty funny," Aang said in between laughs.

That memory just brought back the night on the cliff when Zuko had approached her asked what he could do to make up his betrayal in Ba Sing Se. The next night, they had gone to find Katara's mother's murderer.

"Ah, they don't get it Aang. They're being all "mature"." Toph smirked.

"Come on guys, lighten up," Aang pleaded.

Zuko and Katara looked at each other and then at Aang and Toph. "No," they said simultaneously.

"Aw, guys, Toph and Aang are right. You need to relax," Ty Lee smiled.

Katara looked down at her stew. She had been mindlessly eating it and it was just about finished. After quickly finishing, she looked around the camp fire. "You know what; I think I'm going to go practice some waterbending. I don't want to ruin the fun you guys are having and I might as well do something productive."

"Take Zuko with you," Toph told her lazily. "He's no fun either."

"It's up to Zuko whether he wants to come or not," Katara stuttered. She noticed Aang narrowing his eyes slightly. He seemed a little cautious about sending Katara and Zuko together to train.

"Oh please, just take him with you. I have to agree with Toph," Ty Lee smiled.

So that was it. Toph had recruited Ty Lee for whatever plan she had come up with.

"I wouldn't mind training for a bit," Zuko rose. "I've finished eating anyways."

"Oh well if everyone's almost finished eating then I should just clean up," Katara smiled.

"Oh no, I'll do it tonight. You cooked this delicious meal so it's the least I can do," Ty Lee insisted.

"Well… I guess if you insist…"

"Completely, I completely insist. You must go train and you and Zuko are such a good match when you train." Ty Lee smiled charmingly.

"She is right about that. And if you guys are the fighting pair then it only makes sense that you train together rather than separately," Aang added.

Once Aang added his say, there was nothing else to say to argue against it. Besides, it seemed as though Katara was the only one opposing this. "All right then, come on Zuko." She smiled and motioned with her arm towards an area of the woods where she knew a small clearing with a stream existed.

Zuko nodded. "It'll be my pleasure."

They walked towards the clearing in silence. Once they reached there, Katara mindlessly stripped down to her underwear like she always did when she trained and Zuko took off his shirt and shoes. Silently Katara moved towards the stream and raised her arms, summoning a little water.

Zuko moved into a ready position to fight, but then suddenly he merely sat down. "You can train first. My stomach is too full. That stew really was delicious."

"I'm glad that you liked it," Katara replied sharply. Then she turned her back to Zuko and practiced some new techniques she had come up with by watching Aang and Toph spar.

"Katara…"

"Mm…"

"I'm so sorry."

"What is there to apologize for?"

"I'm sorry I'm in love with you."

"You sound ridiculous."

"I know you wished I never said that."

"All right, you got me there," Katara sighed. She was trying to be nonchalant about the whole matter, but as always, Zuko was able to call her out on it. "But you know it's not your fault. You don't choose who you fall in love with."

"I can't agree with that," Zuko whispered.

"Why do you blame yourself for everything when more than half the time it's not your fault?" Katara asked.

"I'm nearly always at least partially at fault," the firebender replied.

"Oh please, Zuko. You're practically a saint." Katara rolled her eyes.

"If I were a saint then I would be completely in love with Mai, but I'm not. I'm deeply in love with you and I hate myself for it."

"Zuko just shut up."

"And if I were a saint then I would resist at least stealing one kiss from the woman I've fallen in love with."

"Well… wait, what do you…"

Zuko's lips cut off her words. Oh my goodness, Zuko is kissing me. Zuko is kissing me. And then Katara did something that shocked both her and Zuko: she kissed him back.

Zuko

Zuko didn't understand why, but he had just needed to kiss her. Oh shit, I kissed her. I swore I wouldn't. Damn it.

Then he realized that she was kissing him back. Katara was actually kissing him back, passionately. Zuko wrapped his arms around her, pulling her closer. Everything just felt so right. It was the kiss he had always imagined that he would have with Mai, except a million times better.

But then Katara pulled away. "Oh my goodness, what did I just do?" Tears started forming in her eyes. Zuko wanted to hug her, but he had a feeling that it wasn't the right time.

"I'm sorry Katara. I shouldn't have done that. I shouldn't have kissed you." Zuko didn't want to see her cry because of him. It hurt so much.

"No, don't be," she replied and looked up at him, her eyes gleaming with unshed tears. "That was the best kiss I've ever had."

Zuko felt his eyes widen at her words. What did she mean?

"It wasn't your kiss… I just admitted to myself that I'm in love with you too. I just admitted that I don't love Aang anymore. To be honest, I think I've known that for a while." Katara gave him a small smile.

"You've had those confusing feelings, too?" Zuko asked shocked.

"I've had them since we saw the Ember Island players. They faded a lot after the war when I convinced myself that I was completely in love with Aang, but since talking to Toph, they've come back stronger than ever."

"Can I kiss you again?" Zuko smiled gently at her.

Katara's reply was kissing him. She leaned into him and he held her close. How could he have ever convinced himself that he and Mai could really still be in love? How come he hadn't realized how much he was in love with Katara until recently?

"So you guys discovered your love for each other?" Toph's voice came from behind them.

Zuko and Katara quickly broke apart. "I think I owe you one, Toph," Zuko smiled at Toph.

"I owe you one too, Toph," Katara was also smiling.

"Well you guys can repay me," Toph smiled.

"You want us to help you get together with Aang?" Zuko asked, though he already knew that this was exactly what she wanted.

"It makes sense," Ty Lee's voice came. "Katara once told me that they looked for Toph because they knew she'd be the right one when Aang had a vision of her in the swamp. A swamp where you see visions of the people you love the most. If he had a vision of Toph before meeting her, than she was obviously going to be someone remarkably important to her. Someone he'd cherish more than just a loved one."

"Look… if it turns out that Aang doesn't love me and falls in love wish someone else, I'll accept it. I'm not forcing him. I just want him to give it a shot," Toph added quietly.

Zuko looked at Katara. He tilted his head slightly. Should we help her?

Katara closed her eyes then looked at him and nodded her head in a short, sharp nod.

"Well, we can help you depending on the plan."

"Toph, I'm going to go distract Aang." Ty Lee sprinted back towards the camp.

"Thanks Ty Lee," Toph replied in the direction Ty Lee had disappeared.

"All right, so I'll explain this plan from the very beginning. The plan was to make you guys spar constantly. Everyone else would be so occupied that you two would probably have to spend some time alone after finishing with your spar. You guys were sure to talk. While this happened Aang and I would do the same. As soon as you two seemed to be confused about your feelings, I would give you guys one final push and challenge you two to escape a maze of earthbending together that I'd create. Oh don't worry, I would send Ty Lee with Aang through it as well. Ty Lee would talk to Aang and in her conversations it would lead to his feelings about me and with luck you and Katara would talk your feelings over and Aang would confess his feelings to me."

"That plan actually might work," Zuko commented.

"Well it has to be modified since you two have already confessed your love for each other. Katara, you can't break up with Aang yet. You need to slowly start drifting towards Zuko. As soon as Aang starts realizing something, break up with him and let my maze of awesomeness stage commence."

"Okay and I guess we can use sparring as an excuse to get closer," Katara added.

"I'm glad you guys are going to help. I have to say, I was starting to doubt everything and it was partially just that I had always imagined you guys together. I don't know why, but I have." Toph's voice was quiet and gentle. Zuko was certain at that moment that Toph hadn't only done this for herself. She had truly believed from the start that he and Katara were meant to be.

"Well we better go back so Aang doesn't get suspicious," Katara's voice matched Toph's in its low volume and gentleness.

"And thank you Toph, really, thanks for this." Zuko repeated as they left the clearing.

"Okay, let's stop with the mushy love." With that Toph punched Zuko and Katara, a wide grin clear on her face.

Haru

Haru sat down at his desk. His thoughts were full of Ty Lee and he couldn't figure out why. He opened a drawer and closed it again. He picked up a pen just to put it back down. He stared at the candle and then looked away.

Then, a knock sounded on his door. Slowly, Haru rose. "I'm coming."

When he opened the door to reveal Suki, she smiled. "Hey, Haru can I come in?"

"Sure," Haru said and moved aside so Suki could enter.

"Okay, I might as well get to the point." Suki took a deep breath. "Who are you in love with?"

"What?" Haru gasped. He could not believe that Suki had just asked that. She was being so blunt and honestly, he wasn't in love, was he?

"I saw the way you looked at Sokka and I. You long for love. Who is she? That look only comes from someone who is falling in love." Suki calmly told him.

"I'm sorry, Suki, you're wrong. I'm not falling in love with anyone," he stuttered.

"Bullshit," Suki simply replied.

"Pardon me?" Haru was shocked by Suki's blunt curse.

"Bullshit," she replied in the same simple, calm tone. "Haru, I'm not an idiot. I know it's someone in the Gaang. I'm trying to help you."

"You sound like you're attacking me," Haru told her allowing suspicion to enter his voice.

"Oh, sorry, I honestly don't mean for it to come out that way." She gave him an apologetic look.

"Well, okay, you're forgiven. But I'm not in love with anyone so this conversation is pointless."

"Haru, I need you to trust me."

"I trust you with my life like I do with the rest of the Gaang," Haru replied indignantly.

"I know that. I just need you to trust me in this matter. Katara did, and now she's happily dating our lovely Avatar." Suki smiled gently. "I won't tell anyone. Not even my Kyoshi warriors or Sokka."

At the mention of the Kyoshi warriors, Haru's mind returned to Ty Lee. She was one of them. Damn it. Get her out of your mind.

His expression must have changed because Suki suddenly looked as though she had discovered something. "Are you in love with Katara?" She eagerly watched him with her big eyes.

"I used to think I was in love with Katara, but she's more of a friend and a heroine that I admire for her courage. She helped me realize that I should use my earthbending to help those suffering rather than hide it to protect myself." Haru smiled at the memory of Katara coming to rescue him and bringing hope back to the captured earthbenders.

"So are you in love with Aang?" Suki gasped.

"No! No! I'm straight, I promise you that." Haru exclaimed, shocked by Suki's question. (A/N: I have absolutely nothing against gay people. I support them so please don't think that I had Haru's reaction like that because I'm anti-gay because I'm not. It's just his reaction to Suki's question.)

"Sorry, that was weird. I shouldn't have asked that." Suki giggled a little. She must have enjoyed his reaction even though she hadn't meant to bring it on.

"Don't worry about it. It's okay since we cleared that up." Haru sighed in relief.

"Wait a second," Suki's eyes widened. "You're in love with Ty Lee."

Haru felt his body tense and he remembered his conversation with Ty Lee at the banquet. She was beautiful, intelligent, funny, and cheerful. She was an amazing girl without a doubt. Whoever laid claim to her heart would be remarkably lucky.

"You do love her, don't you?" Suki whispered.

Haru didn't reply at first. He simply remembered their brief moments together at the banquet. Her bell-like laughter and sparkling eyes were imprinted in his mind. "I don't know," he finally whispered.

"I think you do," Suki gave him a gentle look. "By the way, I think she loves you back. It must be a rare case of love at first sight."

"Wait a second; I never said I loved her…"

"I can see it in your eyes. Well, now that we have that established, you can come find me to talk to me whenever you want. I think I'll just go to bed now. Good night Haru!" Suki practically danced out of his room.

For a moment, Haru stared at the door that Suki had just waltzed out of. Then, sighing, he returned to his desk. This time, however, he pulled out a piece of paper, a pen, and some ink and started writing a letter.

Dear Ty Lee,

I'm so confused right now. I don't know why I should tell you this since we don't know each other that well, but I have a feeling that it's the right thing to do.

Suki came to my room to ask me who I was in love with. Honestly, I didn't think I loved anyone. She asked me if I loved Katara (which I had at one point, but in all honesty, there are very few people who haven't) and then proceeded to ask if I liked Aang (that was rather disturbing). Anyways, she now thinks I'm in love with you.

I guess I'm writing this for three reasons. One is because you should know in case Suki tries to set us up together. Two is because I want to know how the mission is going on your end. Three is because I want to talk to you. I've had the urge for a while and haven't followed through with it until now. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours Truly,

Haru

Haru looked down at the letter. Slowly, he sealed it with some wax and went to his messenger bird. "Find Ty Lee and give her this letter. She will be with the Avatar, the Fire Lord, a flying bison, a waterbender, and earthbender, and a noblewoman." Haru then watched the bird leave. His mind was finally peaceful enough to catch some sleep.

Sokka

Sokka yawned lazily. It was getting late and his brain was super fried. He hated looking over all those escape plans. He knew it was necessary, but it didn't mean that he liked it. Sure, he liked being the "idea guy", but that was for coming up with original plans.

Then, a knock sounded on his door. Of course, it was right when he was about to go to sleep. He had already gotten into his nice, comfy, Fire Nation bed. Grumbling, he got out of bed, and went to the door. Upon opening the door, he saw that it was Suki.

"Did something happen?" He asked, automatically alert.

"Calm down, Sokka," Suki told him as she rubbed his back to calm his muscles as he mentally calmed himself. "I just wanted to talk to you."

"It couldn't have waited until morning?" Sokka grumbled as he closed the door and then motioned for his fiancée to follow him into his, what did Zuko call it, receiving room?

"Well, it was really bothering me and I couldn't sleep because of that so yes, it can't wait until morning for the sake of my sanity," Suki replied sitting down on one of the comfy sofas.

"All right, what is it, love?" Sokka wearily asked, sitting down next to Suki.

"Haru's in love."

"Oh well that's nice and all… wait… what?" Sokka's eyes bulged in shock. "Haru's in love with Katara? Doesn't he know that she already has a boyfriend? Oh, I can't let him confuse her and send her heart into a massive confused chaos!"

"Sokka, calm down," Suki ordered while rolling her eyes at him.

"I can't let anyone confuse Katara…"

"Sokka…"

"I mean it'd be irresponsible as an older brother to let that happen…"

"Sokka, you're overreacting."

"No I'm not!"

"Yes you are!"

"Prove it!"

"Haru's in love with Ty Lee!" Suki screeched.

Sokka blinked in surprise. "Well that changes things." So now he didn't have any earthbending butt to kill. Sokka couldn't tell if he was relieved or disappointed. After all, he had just gotten himself worked up.

"No, don't go and kill Haru anyways," Suki glared at him. Of course, she already knew his thought process and of course, she didn't approve.

Sokka let out a frustrated breath, "fine."

"Good," Suki smiled at him once more.

"So what's the big deal about Haru being in love with Ty Lee?" He leaned back lazily into the sofa. I think I need to talk to Katara about importing Fire Nation couches. They are remarkably comfortable. At least, we need to ask Zuko to give us some of them.

Suddenly, Suki's hand was waving in his face. "Sokka, you were blanking on me."

"Oh, sorry, so what were you saying?" Sokka awkwardly rubbed the back of his neck. He would have to think about Fire Nation sofas later.

"I think that Ty Lee loves Haru as well!" Suki was excited. Her eyes were big and she stood with her hands clasped together. It gave her a hopeful look that kind of reminded him of Katara.

"Okay, so there shouldn't be a problem," Sokka replied.

"How dare you? We have a major problem! Haru's here and Ty Lee is wherever she is in the world helping take down Azula and Ozai. That's a huge problem!" Suki spoke eagerly.

"Well, I'm really sorry sweetheart, but I think you've entered 'girl talk' area. I'm not permitted to enter." Sokka was really hoping that Suki would glare at him and then stand up to leave and he would kiss her and everything would be all right again.

"Well all the girls in the Gaang are taking down Ozai and Azula so sorry darling, but I'm talking to you about this stuff." Suki coyly smiled at him. Damn it.

"Sorry, forgot… anyways, go on…" Sokka mumbled. He hated girl talk. It just got on his nerves.

"Well I think that we've got to convince Haru to start sending letters to Ty Lee. I will help him with whatever information he wants about Ty Lee and you…"

"What, no, I'm not part of this…"

"Shut up Sokka. You will give Haru some pointers as to how to win over Ty Lee's heart. After all, I can't interrogate Ty Lee to find out if she likes him back or not."

"You interrogated Haru?"

"I had a blunt conversation with him." Suki shrugged.

"You women are going to kill us all excruciatingly slowly." Sokka mumbled.

"No we won't," Suki replied. "You men will finally evolve."

"Damn evolution," Sokka growled.

"Anyways, you will help me whenever I need it. They are definitely meant to be. It must have started at the banquet and oh Sokka isn't it going to be lovely!" Suki beamed.

"Fine, sure, whatever, I'll help you with whatever you want that's reasonable. Please note my emphasis on the word reasonable.

"Oh, Sokka you are amazing!" Suki came over to kiss him on the cheek. Sokka grinned and instead pulled her to his lap while capturing her lips. Suki giggled slightly before kissing him back.

"All right, I think it's time we went to sleep." Suki rose and straightened the dress she was wearing. "I love you so much Sokka."

"I love you too Suki. I love you more than you will ever know." Sokka gave her an affectionate look. He led her to the door and after she left, he watched her disappear across the hall into her rooms.

Sokka then turned to his window at the flutter of wings. What now? He looked at the messenger hawk and realizing that it had a water tribe symbol, eagerly took the message. When Sokka read the message, his heart sank. Katara…

Mai

Mai woke the next morning without a single ache in her body. She slowly rose from her bed and walked over to the desk. She slowly drew out a piece of paper, a pen, and some ink. She wanted to write to Zuko so bad. She missed him so much that it hurt. She hadn't even thought that it was possible to miss someone as much as she missed Zuko. Slowly, she began to write a letter to Zuko, even though she knew that Azula would never send it, filled with words she never thought she'd ever say to him.

Dear Zuko,

Love, I miss you so much that I can barely breathe. I miss your warmth, your voice, and everything else about you. Zuko, darling, can't we figure out a way to heal the broken part of our relationship. I love you so much and I can't bear to lose you. We can postpone the wedding and I can wait for an engagement ring. I'll be kind to all of your friends. Oh Zuko, please take me back. I have no words to express how sorry I am. Please, darling love of mine, please forgive me.

Love Always,

Mai

Mai looked at the letter. Why did it sound so superficial? She meant every word that she had written. Oh how Mai wished that she could send this letter to her beloved Zuko.

"Ah Mai, I see you enjoy the writing desk I put into your room," Azula's sly voice came right behind her.

"Azula, what do you want?" Mai narrowed her eyes at her former friend.

Azula sighed. She looked bored. "I want you to join me, of course. My dear friend, you know that your destiny lies in helping me."

"If I help you then I will never be with Zuko and I love him Azula. Do you know what that means? You never loved…" Mai was cut off by Azula's cold slap.

"Mai, I suggest you stop right there. Of course, I've loved. I loved my mother when I was very little and I love my father very much to this day. There was a time where I loved you and Ty Lee. You two were my friends. Then you both betrayed me. You betrayed me by siding with Zuko and Ty Lee sided with you. How was it that you could leave behind our friendship just like that?" Azula shrieked, tears forming in her eyes. It was obvious now that she had never completely healed. Now, Mai could see just what drove Azula crazy: a lack of love. She had been betrayed by so many people she had trusted and loved. It had all started with her father's crazy thirst for power. Then, her mother had left and her rivalry with her brother turned to hatred without her mother's gentle guidance. Zuko had been so lucky to have not been his father's favorite child.

"Azula, I'm sorry," Mai murmured.

"Sorry doesn't cut it until you join me Mai," Azula sharply told her. "You can't apologize for what you've done. Now I'm offering you redemption by joining me and you still refuse me. I never knew you thought that little of my abilities."

"No, no, Azula I never thought of you as anything, but a remarkable firebender," Mai hurriedly tried to reassure Azula. "I always admired you…"

"You're lying to me, Mai. I don't tolerate liars." Azula turned her back to Mai. Mai grew frightened. Azula had been quite harsh when she was sane. If she was still a little crazy, then she could do anything.

"Azula, I'm sorry, but you are mistaken. I'm not lying," Mai desperately pleaded.

"I stopped trusting anyone, but my father after you and Ty Lee betrayed me," Azula whispered. "You are obviously not a friend. You hesitate to join me." Then Azula whipped around to face Mai. "Mark my words, Mai. If you do not join me, you will always regret it for the rest of your life and forever after. If you join me, you will be immensely rewarded. You will have everything you want. Trust me; Zuko's not enough for you; especially once he loses power. You're only attracted to his power."

"How dare you say that?" Mai gasped. "I've always loved your brother for who he is…"

"Exactly, you've always loved him because you knew that he was going to become a powerful firebender and eventually the Fire Lord. Don't lie to me Mai. Think about it very carefully." Azula snarled.

Mai found herself listening to Azula's orders. Why exactly had she fallen in love with Zuko? She hated all his habits. He never paid her that much attention and something had changed that day he allowed her to stay with him while he meditated by his mother's turtle duck pond. What had changed? Why did she feel like Azula was right? No, Azula's not right; you love him for who he is: the Fire Lord and a war hero.

Mai gasped. "No, you're…you're wrong…I…I love Zuko for who he is."

"Listen to yourself. You're hesitating to even admit it."

"I'm just shocked at your words."

"Mai, I know you better than that."

Mai bowed her head. "I'm surprised you remember so much about me, Azula."

"You and Ty Lee were both truly my friends," Azula softly spoke. The way she kept reminding Mai of her and Ty Lee's betrayal made Mai feel guilty. What if they had tried something else? What if they had been able to convince her to switch sides? Would she have been a better person?

"Why were you so adamant? You could have been a heroine if you switched sides? Everyone would have loved you," Mai asked.

"Please Mai; those people never wanted anyone, but my brother on the throne. I needed to capture the Avatar. If I had him, there would never have been any more wars. Eventually, we'd have a firebending Avatar and we would have had all the power. Sure, I'd have to kill every waterbending and earthbending infant, but it's not that much of a sacrifice. They wouldn't have been worth much to the Fire Nation."

"You're ruthless. You're cruel. Yet, you wonder why I switched sides. Is it not obvious, Azula? You do things in a way that is much too cruel. I could never be on the same side as you while you were like that." Mai was determined to hold her own against Azula. It wasn't easy and Azula was always getting closer and closer to convincing her, but whenever Zuko was brought up, Mai would remember that she needed to fight back. She couldn't give into Azula.

"Fine, have it your way for now. I'll come again, but if you don't agree soon, I'll have to slowly get rid of your privileges on this ship." Azula glared at Mai and Mai tried not to shudder. She couldn't show any weakness. As Azula left, Mai leaned into her chair and looked down at the desk to look at the letter she wanted to send Zuko.

Mai jumped out of her chair and quickly looked on the floor of the room. No, it couldn't be. Why would Azula want it? What was she going to do with that letter?

"No, no, no, Azula!" Mai shrieked before collapsing on the floor crying. She was certain that she had just endangered Zuko and the rest of the Gaang somehow with that letter landing in Azula's possession. After all, Azula had many ways of torturing people long distance. "No!"