A/N: I want to thank the amazing people who read my story. The last chapter had so many hits and views it was amazing. It was the highest one to date. :-) Also I want to thanks all the people who reviewed, third highest number ever at 14! Nice Job. I would love if I got more, but you all know that. :-P

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Elle Obermyer: Bahahaha your hilarious! I will not kill everyone off. And I most likely wont kill anyone off. So your good. :-P

Tearainy: You say that almost every chapter. Lol but I will gladly hear it every chapter. :-P

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Pixie Minx: Kyoshi Warrior: Check and done. :-D Also when you write that story let me know. I would love to read it.

Moonlightrurouni: How do you have access to Legend of Korra already O_o It doesn't start here unti April 15? And you have seen two episodes? I am feeling way left out here :-( But anywho, I hope you like this chapter.

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Yob3: Zuko not looking like Zuko. :-/ I am glad I did not read it. I knew about it but did not know it was called the promise. But Zuko is hot and I want a hot Zuko not a weird drawn Zuko. :-P

Samanya: eccentric middle age care-taker – done. And I never said the balls were over. Katara just said she was going to end them. Remember there is an asshole down in the South Pole. Hint. Hint. :-) Creepers may still be to come.

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Now a few addition things.

One: I updated my profile and added some pictures of some of the dresses.

Two: I updated my pic and I have to say I am not 100% on it. If anyone can find a good Katara or Momo out there for me I would greatly appreciate it.

Third: This chapter is a little of a downer, but I have wanted to do it since the beginning.

Fourth: Some of my regulars didn't review last time. Don't hate me. Please come back :-(

Fifth: I am back to regular length chapters. :-D

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As the ship arrived at Kyoshi warriors began to flood the dock. They were there to greet their leader as she returned home as well as greet the new guests. It was three days before the wedding. The ship had made good time and they had gotten there early.

The group exited the ship one after the other to greet their old friends.

Suki slowly made her way off the ship to greet her friends. She hugged each one as she past them. Last one was to her father. She had missed her home. But soon she would be leaving to live in the cold South Pole with Sokka, she was going to have to get use to it.

Sokka exited the ship and he too hugged some of the warriors as they had become his sisters, finally looking serious he shook Suki's father's hand. He still didn't really know if the man liked him or not. Sometimes it seemed as if he loved him while others, Sokka thought he was going to die if he breathed wrong.

Aang and Toph exited together, as Toph never really could see well on docks. Some of the warriors gave them small bows and even attempted to hug Toph. Once reaching the Chief they bowed and shook hands. Toph was already sick of the formalities and wanted to just sit down and rub her feet in the dirt.

Following closely behind was Zuko, Hakoda, Ursa, May and Jee. The five bowed to each warrior and then to the Chief. Ursa and May were amazed at the warriors apparel. May had seen it before but didn't think they wore it regularly. Ursa thought it was beautiful and wanted to try some on. Zuko and Jee looked impressed at the formation but the outfits did nothing for them. Hakoda was nervous to meet his sons future father in law. He had met the man many times, but he was hard to read. Hakoda still couldn't tell if the man liked him yet or not.

Iroh was next to come off the ship. He was his happy self but something seemed forced about his smile. He bowed to each warrior and then shook the Chief's hand. He spoke of how wonderful the day was and how beautiful the Island was. Before he thanked the chief for his hospitality.

"Where is Katara?" Suki asked as Iroh and her father finished their greeting.

"She told me she would be along shortly and said we could start without her." Sokka answered.

"Is she not feeling well?" Ursa asked.

"I think she is ok. She just told me there was something she needed to do." Sokka said as he slowly motioned for everyone to head towards the hall.

"If she said so." Suki commented as the group started to move.

Zuko stayed behind and glanced at the ship. Toph went to stand next to him before she spoke in a very serious tone. "Leave her alone."

Zuko turned to look at the small girl next to him. She had never sounded so serious before. This just made his worry spread. "Why?"

"She has business that is important to both her and I. I will not be having you mess things up." Toph's voice was calm and serious. No joking was present. Her eyes that normally held life, excitement or boredom, showed nothing. They were only staring at Zuko with the most intensity anyone could use.

Zuko was scared. He had never seen her like this. Is this how she is when she is hunting down one of those killers? I would give myself up if I were one of them. Zuko couldn't even form a word. He just nodded his head and began to walk away from the dock.

"Now, what do you think they will have to eat this time? I didn't like what we had last time. And I hope this doesn't take long. I haven't played in the dirt in weeks." Toph said as if nothing had just happened.

Zuko gave her a look before responding with a confused. "I don't know."

Top just smiled and placed her hands behind her head before continuing to walk.

Katara had awoken that morning to the sound of the ocean. It was a beautiful sound. She slowly made her way to the deck of the ship. The sun was shining, the animals were singing and the waters were calm. They would be arriving on Kyoshi today in about an hour.

Katara took a step above deck and walked towards the railing. She took a deep breath and smelled the wonderful ocean air. It sent tingles down her spine.

As she slowly opened her eyes she glanced around the waters before she began to speak.

"Today I shall help my friend the way he always helps me. Let the spirits bless me today and be caring for you always." He closed her eyes and bowed her head praying to Yue.

"Katara."

She slowly lifted her head as her prayer finished. "Yes Sokka."

"The captain says we should be there in a few hours." Sokka responded with curiosity.

"That's good, but I have some things I have to do today when we arrive. Can you tell the others that I will continue with them when I am done?" Katara asked sadness tracing her voice.

"Yeah, sure." Sokka was now fully confused. He mentally thought about what today was and if he had forgotten something, but he could think of nothing. He just smiled and left his sister be.

Katara stood there until the ship docked. Then she slowly made her way down to her room to collect her belongings. She sent them with May and then waited on the ship. As soon as everyone had gone out of eye sight she slowly made her way off.

She walked towards town and began to buy some things as she went. She had brought a basket with her and the basket was now overflowing with things. Incents. A red sheet. Some bread. And flowers.

Once finished she slowly stared to make her way back towards Kyoshi Hall. Not wanting to show everyone what she had purchased Katara went to her room and sat them down. She had to ask a few people along the way, but she eventually found it.

She then slowly made her way to the Hall to see what everyone was up to. As she walked words softly escaped her mouth. "Solider boy come marching home."

"Katara where have you been?" Suki called as soon as she entered the hall.

"Oh I just had some errands I had to run. Did I miss anything?" Katara asked as she took a seat next to Zuko.

Suki gave her a look before she spoke with skepticism in her voice. "No, we were just going over some plans for the wedding."

"Oh."

"We have a fitting in about an hour. Do you have any more errands to run or do you think you could make it?" Suki joked lightly as a small laugh erupted from the group.

"No I will be there." Katara responded as she let out a small laugh.

The finished their snacks and the girls left for their fitting.

Katara stood and looked at herself in the mirror. Of course the dress was green and of course it was light and airy because it was hot here even at night, but this, this was a little much. The dress had a tank top designed top and showed just enough to keep you guessing but enough she left uncomfortable in the boob area. The bottom was floor length, which Katara loved. But it had a slit in each side that went up to almost her hip. Each step she made she could feel a good amount of air blow.

One, she looked freaking hot. Two, she was really uncomfortable. Three, she didn't want to move. Don't misunderstand her. The dress was one of the most comfortable things she had ever worn, but it was too much skin for her.

Katara glanced over at Toph and the others. The warriors were going to wear their outfits to the wedding and then to the party after they could wear what they wanted. Toph was wearing green as well. And hers looked pretty close to Katara's except she could see pins where the slits were suppose to be and they were pinning extra fabric into her boobs.

"Sugar Queen. I was not about to go out there looking like that." Toph spoke as they continued placing pins.

Katara giggled and looked at the dress again. They had only pinned her slits two inches and the small amount of fabric being added would look like nothing but would feel like there was extra there. Katara was going to do the same thing when they got to her. She didn't want to change the dress too much but she needed something.

"Katara do you like the dress?" Suki asked as she neared her friend.

"I love it, but it's a little low and theses are a little high." Katara tried to laugh it off but Suki said nothing.

"I know that's how I wanted it. I want it to look like it is flowing but it still covers everything."Suki said with a small smile.

Katara looked at her friend as her eye twitched. Is she serious? I am going to put here in the most barely there thing I can find. "So then if I were to change something?"

"It might not have the effect I wanted." Suki said with puppy eyes.

"Ahh." Katara said as her shoulder sank in defeat.

"I am going to check on Toph." Suki said as she walked away from the depressed girl. "Toph how do you like it?"

"Too low, too high." Toph said as she looked towards the girl. "But I bet Sugar Queen looks hot in it."

"She does." Suki said with a smile. "I think I did good."

"Me too." Toph said as she slowly turned for more pins to be added.

"He better freaking propose after her sees her in that." Suki said with a mischievous grin.

"He better want to do more than that or we might have to have him looked at." Toph said with a laugh.

Suki shook her head. "Sometimes I wonder why I go along with your plans."

"Because they always work." Toph said as if it was a fact.

"Not always."

"Yes always."

"No."

"Name once."

"The dessert. Cactus."

"There was cactus juice involved that's not fair." Toph moved suddenly to face her friend.

Suki giggled as the seamstress moved her back. "You just said name once, there were no rules."

Toph stood there speechless. "Fine." She eventually gave in.

"What the hell are you wearing?" Came a very even tone from behind the girls.

Katara and Suki turned while Toph just smirked.

"I happen to think they are beautiful. They compliment Suki's chi nicely." Came another voice.

"Thank you Ty Lee." Suki said while sticking out her tough at the other girl.

"When are you going to grow up?" Mai said crossing the room to sit. "You are not going to get me into that."

Everyone but Mai laughed as she just piffed. Ty Lee ran across the room to get into her dress. While hers was the same design it was a soft pink color. Mai slowly got up and went to look at her, red as she assumed.

"Why don't we all match?" Ty Lee asked as she looked longingly at the green dresses.

"Because Katara and Toph are in the wedding while you two will be helping people sign in and be seated." Suki spoke. "Sokka couldn't think of more guys he wanted to be in it so I could only have two girls. I wanted you all to have the same dress thought because I love it so much." Suki said as she went to stand in front of Katara again.

"Oh." Was Ty Lee's only reply. She clearly wanted to have a green dress.

"At least we don't have to act excited or happy." Mai said as she changed into her dress.

"No Mai, that would just be terrible." Toph joked as the seamstress had her turn again.

The girls laughed again and small smile escaped Mai's face.

Since the war ended Mai and Ty Lee had been very busy. Ty Lee started out as a Kyoshi Warrior and spent almost two years with the girls traveling, fighting, and just relaxing. After that Ty Lee decided that she wanted to see the world. She had seen many places while in the circus and traveling with Azula but she never really got to take it in. She traveled to different towns and just visiting taking in the culture while she was there.

Mai had not done much directly after the war. She had spent a significant amount of the last five years trying to win back Zuko. They had parted ways shortly after the war ended. Mai never really excepted it. She thought they would be together forever. Everyone knew that she loved Zuko, she was never after the power, but he just never loved her back. The entire time she had lived with her parents and traveled with them. During one of her last travels with her family, she met a man that she fell instantly in love with. He was attracted to the dark and gloomy that is Mai and they had married while traveling together. No one was invited but their families, in fact most people in the world still don't know they are married. Katara only found out after seeing May and she informed Katara of it. Once married, Mai traveled as much as Ty Lee. They had seen almost every place to see on earth.

"Did you decide where you want to live yet?" Suki asked Mai.

"No we have it narrowed down to three or four places now, but I just don't think we will ever really choose." Mai and her husband were trying to choose the best place to raise the family they want to have, but they couldn't seem to agree where and when it should happen.

"Well what about the baby?" Katara asked from her spot.

"Not yet." Was Mai's only response to which everyone fell silent knowing the conversation was over.

"What about you, got a boyfriend yet?" Toph asked trying to change the subject.

Ty Lee instantly turned red and a smile grew across her face. "Well he hasn't officially asked me out yet, but we have been on quite a few dates."

The girls all screamed and jumped in place trying not to get yelled at by the seamstresses.

"When will we meet him?" Suki asked excited.

"Hopefully soon." Ty Lee said with excitement.

Katara turned and looked at herself in the mirror. She had finished her fitting and was standing in her room she shared with Toph.

How was she going to break this to Zuko? She had asked him this morning to come to her room when he had a free moment, saying it was nothing important. But this was VERY important.

She looked herself in the eyes and breathed. Just relax. Everything is going to be ok. He will be fine. Just breath. In. Out. In. Out.

Katara was finally starting to relax when there was a knock on her door. Crossing the room she opened it.

"Hey." Zuko said waiting to be let in.

"Hey." Katara said voice wavering slightly. She stepped to the side and let him in.

"What did you need to talk to me about?" Zuko asked as he took a seat on a bed.

Katara came and sat across from him. She didn't want to look at him, let alone talk to him, but she had to tell him. "Zuko, I." Katara's voice broke and she paused to catch herself.

Zuko leaned forward and took one of her hands she was clenching so hard together on her knee. "You can tell me anything."

Katara relaxed and smiled at him. He was looking straight into her soul and she just wanted to give him the world. "I….I…I…I started my period today."

Zuko's face was a cross between grossed out and confused. "You didn't need to tell me that much." Zuko said with a slight chill.

Katara laughed slightly at his reaction. He was such a child sometimes.

"But it is super late." He suddenly became very serious. "Is there something wrong? Should we be going to a healer or something."

Katara smiled at him. He really did care. "I already went. She said that nothing seems wrong down there and that everything inside seems to be working well as far as she could tell. But she told me to go to a watertribe healer soon and see what they said. But she thinks it wasn't on time because of stress. And we both know I have been under a lot of stress."

Zuko smiled at her. "So are you upset?"

"Yes and no." Katara began. "Yes I am upset. I was getting use to the idea of having a family with you. And no because I am in no way near ready to have a baby yet. What about you?"

"Yes I am upset." Zuko said with a gentle tone. "I want more than anything to start a family with you. But I do agree, we are not ready to have a child yet. We have some loose ends to tie up first. And more time with just you wouldn't bother me at all."

Katara smiled and blushed at his remarks. He was a little ridiculous sometimes. "Zuko you are such as softy."

"I am not going to fight with you this time. Just don't tell Jee." Zuko said as he stood.

Katara stood as well. He gave her a hug and she would not let him go. "I miss spending time with you."

"I miss spending time with you too. As soon as this is over I will spend all the time with you that you want. And we can start working on making that family." Zuko said with sarcasm in his voice.

Even thought Katara knew he was joking she still turned a deep red. He smiled down at her and kissed her forehead. "I'll see you tonight at dinner."

Katara stood outside Iroh's door with her basket. She took a deep breath and knocked on the door.

Iroh came and answered. "Why hello young one, how may I help you?"

"I was wondering if you would like to accompany me on a picnic." Katara said raising the basket.

"I most certainly would." Iroh said stepping out his door. He offered Katara his arm which she took.

"I have bad new Uncle." Katara began as Iroh looked at her with worry. "I started my period this morning."

Iroh smiled at her and then laughed. "A few days ago that would have been good news, now it is bad. You children grow up so quickly."

"Well I have had time to think about it and I had got use to the idea." Katara said as they started to climb a small hill to a cliff that overlooked the ocean.

"And what did Zuko say." Iroh questioned as he looked around the hill. They were slightly outside of town and a small distance from where they were staying.

"He said the same as me. We are upset that it's not happening up we didn't think we were ready." Katara said as she looked to the top of the hill.

Iroh saw Toph standing as Katara finished her sentence. "I am glad you are on the same page. It will come in time. There is no rush."

Katara smiled and nodded in agreement as they reached Toph.

Toph was smiling as she looked at the old man.

"And what do I owe this lovely honor?" Iroh asked as he looked between the two girls.

Katara looked at Toph and then spoke. "Uncle we know what today is."

"We got you everything you need." Toph spoke next.

"We thought you might want some company this time." Katara spoke as she motioned to the blanket.

"And that you might share some stories with us." Toph spoke again.

The mood was a depressed happiness. Iroh was wide eyed and slightly sad. "How did you find out?"

"You may be the Dragon of the West, but we love you and we can tell when something is wrong. It only took one time for us to figure it out." Katara spoke as she explained softly.

"Sugar Queen did most of the work looking it up in the Fire Nation, but we figured it out none the less." Toph spoke with equal softness. "This is the first year where you would not be able to do it."

Iroh looked between the two girls. He knew they loved him like a grandfather but at that moment he had never felt as loved by anyone in the world. "It would be an honor if you stayed with me."

Katara smiled at the old man. Toph blushed slightly as a small tear ran down her face.

Iroh smiled as they sat down on the blanket. Katara pulled out the incents and placed them in a holder she had found. Iroh lit them and Toph got out the flowers. Iroh began to pull a picture out of his pocket when Toph stopped him. "We have one Uncle. We don't want your ruined."

Iroh started to pray and the girls sat silently beside him. He cried only slightly but, one must every so often to help with the pain. He finished a looked between the two girls. Toph was letting silent tears run down her face, while Katara was trying desperately not to let them fall.

"Can you tell us some stories of him Uncle." Toph asked as she got comfortable.

Iroh smiled at the young girls again. "Lu Ten would have loved you two."

A/N: I know right. Sad. Yet happy. All at once. :-(

And please don't kill me about the baby thing. Other things are going to happen that throw a wrench in there and you never know what those silly spirits might do.

Don't forget if you want to have a part in the next chapter or two let me know so I can write you on in. :-D If you want me to use a name other than your username make sure to tell me that too.

Also, still looking for how to enter a contest.

And I have one person who is going to draw me some art work. :-D I can't wait to see how it turns out. Excited!

Enjoy your week and I will see you next weekend. :-) 3