Zuko let a sly grin of total elation span across his face. In the moonlight his pale skin glistened against Katara's mocha skin. Relief pulsated through his body. Though five years of loving memories were evaded by her disappearance Zuko was sure there would be many more to come.

"Well I am glad you have come to that conclusion," Zuko grinned in between interlocking his finger with her and planting small kisses on the back of her hand.

"You're not mad?" she questioned knowing full well she had hurt him deeply by hiding his daughter from him and also avoiding him so he would not find it out.

"I could be, but then where would the passionate love for you go? And what about our daughter? She should not be exposed to the senseless anger because, it is all in the past and me getting angry is useless as it will do no good for either side," Zuko concluded.

"So do you love Kaiya?" Katara asked sounding skeptical because Zuko always had a short fuse.

"Of course I do. She is my blood and has my heart in her hands. Plus she is daddy's little fire bender," Zuko repelid as he rolled Katara over so she could see the truth in his eyes and hear the forgiveness in his voice. His amber eyes on her glacial azure eyes, mocha skin on pale skin they became on entity spiritually. His eyes were smoldering with passion and love while Katara's were distant almost in a tone that begged, still, for forgiveness. As Zuko examined her face and the worry,regret, and shame was evident he immediately felt guilty and sorry beyond all measurable depths. He spoke to cheer Katara up: "You have my forgiveness unconditionally as long as you promise... promise me you won't leave. Just promise me... because... because you are my world." Katara laid there mouth agape as she saw the truth in his eyes

"I could never leave you. I have longed for you since that night we shared. My only regret is not finding you sooner,"
Zuko spoke and he could see Katara melt at his words because she finally believed him Zuko brought their entangled hands to his lips as he kissed her. A cold shiver pulsated through her body at the touch of his soft pillow-like lips. He grinned at her reaction as she now turned to face him.

Before Zuko could register what was happening, Katara's lips were on his forcefully pushing him back down on the bed. Her lips were so beautiful and serene. They were soft yet rough when necessary. They were smooth as glass. They tasted sweet and lucious he kissed back sucking on her bottom lip. Yet those smooth lips could also be jagged so as to entrap you. The two only stoped to catch their breath. It was five years of built up feelings exploding... no whirlwinding all at once. Katara slid her tongue across his lips and swiftly gained acess. Zuko was asto ished at her ravenous mood. He loved her and he could feel himself growing an eraction. Soon Zuko lost his shirt and Katara eyed the pale flesh hungrirly. Her hands roamed his chest feeling every breath in and out. Her body rubbed his and she felt his erection and grinned.

Katara then did something that shocked Zuko as his pale skin lit up the scene. The scene where Katara traced his happy trail with her long luxorious hands and then quicker than Zuko could register... it was her lips and tongue tracing it as she reached for his pants. He pulled her up and kissed her deeply...more deeply than ever before. He aided her in removing her top so her entire chest was free from constraint. His hands grouped her smooth flesh. His pale hands were rough yet gentle as he held her breasts while his tongue traced every speck of exposed skin. He was hopelessly in love.

It wasn't just a kiss in the moonlight. It was much more, as if to say I need you and I love you as they laid so close together caught up in the moment and emotions. Zuko was struggling to fight with his need- he didn't want to ruin things. He wanted her to be sure that this was not simple puppy love. He wanted her to undrstand she and Kaiya were his life.. his sole reason for living.

His hands hesitantly ran up and down her sides as she shivered from his touch as her fingers slid Zuko's pants off in a heat of passion. His quick finger slid her bottoms off as his tongue wrestled hers. His hands cupping her face as he rolled so he was on top of her. Katara grinned as the kiss grew deeper and the passion was exploding. Zuko lay ontop of Katara, his erection was hard against her as only the thing cloth of his under clothes seperated them. Katara lay under him completely naked with her legs wrapped around his waist. Both only agreed to take a break so they could catch their breath. During those few moment she swiftly removed Zuko's under clothes. So now Zuko was not the only one admiring their lovers' body.

"I love you, and I feel so bad for leaving." Katara remarked, her voice cracking a she spoke.

"It is okay. I promise," Zuko replied as he held her in his arms and rocked her back and forth to calm her yet the tears still flowed.

"How about tomorrow I take you around the city and introduce you to everyone. This land has changed since the era of Sozin's commet. It is a safe place to wed and raise our kids," he replied and was befuddled as to why she cried at the mention of a wedding.

"Or, we don't have to wed. It is your call," Zuko replied knowing that if Katara did not marry him he would loose all control and his life wouldn't be worth living.

"I'd love to," she responded in between kisses.

"I just can't believe you'd do that. I love you and would be honored to be your wife," She grinned in between sneaking kisses from him.

"Fine then tomorrow we will make it official, no?" he replied and she nodded. Little did Katara know that he had been planning this since the moment he tracked her down. He was going to make her a water tribe engagement band (which he was almost done with) and a ring made of precious firestone , a rare gem in the Fire Nation and found only in the Fire Nation.

"I'd like that," she replied as Zuko began kissing her neck, leaving her breathless. Katara could see the burns on his face sink into the darkness of the night unlike his pale skin. In the darkness, Katara reached for his face and softly traced his scared face and then she felt him climb above her. His mouth assaulted her face as his erection grew to the point of explosion. Gentle well as gentle as he could be, he entered her, his body pulsating against hers as their lips met in a heat of passion. She was wet and ready for him as he slid in. They fit together like a glove. She remembered the last tim she felt loved like this... and it was a blurred memory of love and passion before she ran away. Things seemed so surreal that at twenty she had everything she had ever dreamed of. Zuko felt the urge to assault her with his tongue as they moved together... in and out...back and forth. Her muscles clenched and unclenched around his throbbing manhood. She kissed him deeplyy as he exploded inside of her. Katara screamed praises for Zuko as she came as well. Spent the lovers collapsed against each other... glad that Iroh was watching Kaiya.