Oh well, I should've known I wouldn't get five reviews on that fluffy chap. Here's the shortest drabble I've ever written, but it is soooo sweet! And, sorry, no lemon. You want that, go somewhere else! The next one deals with Zuko, and ANGST! Death, despair, among other matters. I love you guys! Shadow (PS, Zuko says hi and to please review.)

The First Time

Katara smiled at up Zuko from under his arm, the flaming hues from the setting sun sparkling in her eyes. He smiled back at her, squeezing a bit.

"So why did you want me to come here with you?" Katara ventured. "I mean, this is beautiful," she indicated the scenery. "But something tells me this wasn't all you had in mind."

Zuko reached into a bag at his hip and pulled a length of red ribbon, from which a gold pendant graced with flame engravings dangled. "This is for you," he lay it in her hand. "I-" the words stuck in his throat.

Katara stared at the necklace in her hand, knowing what it was for. Crystal tears fell from her face.

"I know it's a lot to ask, Katara," Zuko finally choked past the lump. "But this nation doesn't just need a Fire Lord, but a Lady, too."

She looked up at him, and he wiped her tears away gently. "Would you be my wife, Katara?"

Katara reached underneath her hair, and a moment later, her mother's necklace fell in her lap, landing beside Zuko's. "Would you put it on?"

Zuko took it. "Is that a yes?" he asked as he tied it.

"Yes," Katara turned to look back up at him, and he kissed her gently.

"Thank you, Katara." Zuko swallowed his apprehension, and continued. "I love you."

The tears came again. It was the first time either of them had said it. Katara wound her arms around his neck shyly, and buried her face in his neck. As he kissed her cheek, he heard her whisper: "I love you, too, Zuko."

Shadow: -cries- This one is so sweet, if a tad shorter than I usually make 'em. I'm so proud of you, Zuko!

Zuko: Why, what'd I do? -gets tackled by Shadow-

Shadow: -hugs Zuzu- You know what I mean, hon!

Zuko: -looks disgusted- Don't call me hon, I'll torch your bun!

Shadow: -smiles- Kaykay! -Zuzu turns away, Shadow holds up hand with ice fire- -evil laugh-