A/N: yay! new chapie! :D ok i HAVE to spoil this ONE line from Zuko its my favorite! "Yes! And it was hard to do it! It usually catches on fire but I actually did it this time!" LMAO! XD anyways a few things before you read 1.) i have no idea if theres showers in avatar world if not, TOO BAD! andthey have to have eggs because they're are chickens and stuffs! on and don't worry it doesn't get too graphic! and theres something youi won't expect at the end!

Chapter 24: Honey moon

When I woke up, my partner was missing from the bed. Zuko must have gotten up before me.

I slowly got out of bed, yawning. I put on a blue belly shirt, much like the red one I used to wear, and a layered blue skirt. Each layer was different shade of blue as was the shirt I wore. I put on blue flips flops and pulled my hair back into a half bun and headed up to the main deck.

I found Zuko standing at the tip of the ship with red fire nation shorts and a sleeveless red V-neck shirt. I came up behind him and wrapped my arms around him.

"Good morning, husband," I said.

"You have no idea how long I've waited for you to say that," Zuko looked at me, smiling, "Wife," he added. I beamed at him and kissed him.

As he pulled away he asked, "Would you like to get some breakfast?"

"Why I'd love to," I replied. He took my hand and led me into the small tower in the center of the ship.

We went in a kitchen-like room and Zuko asked me what I wanted for breakfast.

"Um…" I thought about what I was actually hungry for, "I'll have….just some bread and some white rice and Jasmine tea," The chef bowed at me and turned to Zuko, "I'll have what she's having," Zuko said. The chef bowed at Zuko as well, "Coming up, Fire Lord," The chef said.

Zuko led me into another room with a small table on the floor with two pillows on each side. I sat down on one of the pillows and Zuko took his and moved it next to mine.

He placed his hand on mine, which was on the floor, and looked lovingly into my eyes. I could feel a fast heartbeat in someone's hand. Who's heart beat is this? I thought to myself. Suddenly Zuko leaned closer to me and our lips met softly. We were about to kiss until the chef popped in the room, "Breakfast is served!" he announced. Zuko and I froze and quickly turned to the chef. We both rubbed the back of our heads and blushed as we noticed the chef's surprised look.

"Uh-h, thank you for the breakfast. You can just…leave it on the table and go now." Zuko said. The chef followed the order and as soon as he left Zuko said, "Thank the Spirits we won't have to deal with that once we're on Ember Island,"

"I know," I said, grabbing my rice and digging into it. Zuko did the same but he ate his bread first. I noticed him as he chewed thoughtfully.

"What are you thinking about?" I asked, randomly.

"Hmm?" He said looking at me, mouth full of bread. He swallowed his food then said, "Oh, um, just about what tonight is going to be like,"

"Oh," replied, sipping at my tea.

"What about you? Have you thought about it?" Zuko asked.

"Well of course, lots of times."

"Oh really?" Zuko asked, taking his last bite of bread.

"Why yes," I said, as a matter-of-factly. I finished my small bowl of rice and took a bite of bread.

"Can…can I ask you something?"

"Sure!" I said. Well my mouth was full of bread so it was muffled.

"Do you think…we'll have kids?" Zuko asked, hesitantly. I nearly chocked on my bread. I finally swallowed it and composed myself.

"Well…That's an interesting question, Zuko!" I said.

"Katara, I'm being serious," He said sternly.

"Oh well, of course, when we're older but right now, I don't think I'm ready for that," I said, meaning every word.

"Oh ok. Well don't get me wrong, I feel the exact same way I just wanted to know what you thought about it." he replied. It made me feel better that he was only thinking of me. I smiled, "I never knew you cared so much, Zuko,"

Zuko's face flustered, "Well of course! You're my wife for Pete's sake!" Zuko exclaimed.

"Calm down! I was just kidding; I already knew you cared about me," I said resting my hand on his shoulder. He took a deep breath and composed himself, "Ok," he said. And we finished our breakfast in silence.

We finally arrived at the Island.

After we got done eating, we stayed on the main deck and watched the sea together for an hour until we arrived at Ember Island.

When we got there, Zuko's servants got all of things and brought them to our giant privet house on the Fire Lord's own privet beach. It wasn't the same as Zuko's family's, but it was very similar.

The people packed away our stuff and showed us where everything was. In the kitchen, there was a two week supply (how long we'd be spending time here) of food and all kinds of other things.

Zuko finally got the servants to leave and we were all alone. Zuko had shut the door and turned to me and said, "They're FINALLY gone!"

"I know I thought they'd never leave," I added.

"Yeah but," Zuko said moving closer to me, "Now that they're gone…" he trailed off as his face moved closer to mine. Again, our lips met softly as we kissed.

It was truly magical as our lips parted and came back together. It got a little intense as Zuko's tongue traced the outside of mine. He wanted an entrance so I let him in. Our tongues moved playfully with one another. Zuko only held my closer. I swung my arms around his neck and kept his arms tightly around my waist.

We finally broke apart, gasping for air and he whispered, "Shall we retire to the bed room?" he breathlessly asked.

"Yes," I breathed. He picked me up and carried me "over the threshold" of our bed room. He placed me on the bed and didn't bother closing the curtains on the giant double doors that led to a deck with a view of the beach.

It was even more perfect because the sun had began to set and it gave the room and orange tint and a calming vibe. It was absolutely perfect.

I heard the waves softly crash on the shore as Zuko gently placed be back on the bed and began kissing me again. I wrapped my arms around his neck again. He moved lower to my neck and kissed it. My heart beat faster and faster. I began to get nervous but I wouldn't back down. As he softly kissed my neck he whispered, "I love you, Katara,"

"I love you too, Zuko," I breathed. He pulled away, "Are you ready for this?"

"Yes," I said.

"Are you sure?" Zuko asked.

"Yes, I'm sure. I love you, Zuko," I said again as his hand slid down to the top of my skirt.

I woke up with the morning sun in my eyes and in the arms of Zuko. I yawned and looked up at him. He was still sleeping and looked so adorable. I adjusted so I was laying on his bare chest and closed my eyes again.

The memories of last night came rushing into my mind. Last night was just completely…perfect! It was the most amazing thing I had ever been apart of. I so wanted Zuko to wake up so I could tell him how much I loved him and how much I loved last night but I didn't want to wake him.

I just cuddle up right next to him, it was then I remembered we were still naked. I giggled for some reason but just rested my head on his shoulder.

I closed my eyes again and day dreamed until he stirred. Zuko stretched out his arms.

"Good morning, sleepy head," I said, looking up at him.

"Good morning," he said, yawning.

"Last night was amazing," I said, smiling at him. He smiled back, "Yeah, it was," he replied rested his arm around my shoulder. I just laid next to him and looked out the window and said, "I love you." Zuko leaned down and kissed me on the head and whispered, "I love you, too." I just smiled until he got up.

"Where are you going?" I asked, propping my head on my shoulder.

"To get dressed," he said, getting clothes out of the dresser his servants put them in.

"Oh yeah I probably should too," I said getting out of bed. I noticed articles of clothing scattered on the floor. I studied all of them. They were in the most random places. Like my skirt was on the end of the bed and my shirt was near the top of the left side on the bed, near Zuko's shirt.

"We must have been eager, huh?" I said staring at something at the floor, I couldn't even tell what it was.

"Yeah, really eager," He replied, putting on a shirt. I walked over to the closet and grabbed my blue bath robe and put it on. I got some clean clothes out of the dresser.

"I'm going to take a shower," I called over to Zuko as I went to the bath room.

"Ok, I'll make breakfast then." Zuko called back.

I got into the shower and turned it on, making the water nice and hot. I quickly washed my hair and body and got out as fast as I could.

When I got out I bended the water off of my body and sent it down the drain. I brushed out my long, chocolate colored hair and got dressed.

When I got out of the bathroom and into the kitchen, I could smell eggs cooking.

"Mmm, what's for breakfast?" I asked.

"Eggs, and toast. I toasted it myself!" Zuko exclaimed, sounding as proud as ever. I giggled, "Did you really?" I asked.

"Yes! And it was hard to do it! It usually catches on fire but I actually did it this time!" I laughed as I sat down at the floor level table.

When Zuko finished he gave me a plate of eggs and toast he fire bended to make. We ate, smiling at each other. I could tell I wasn't the only thinking about last night.

• • •

(two weeks later)

The rest of our Honey moon when on as such. We "spent sweet time together" most of the nights there. It was the best two weeks of my life, but now we were on the ship again heading home.

I had to say, these two weeks changed things. Mine and Zuko's love for the other was now stronger than ever! We were closer, we were more passionate with one another, we were everything together now!

I thought about this while laying in Zuko's arms yet again. He had fallen asleep but I felt wide awake. I kept thinking about our Honey moon. It was so perfect, the memories wouldn't leave my mind. They kept me awake, but I didn't mind. I liked thinking about our nights together. It made me feel closer than ever with Zuko, literally.

Finally after much remembering, I fell asleep.

When we returned to the palace, we were welcomed by everyone. Sokka had his arm around Suki with a big smile on his face. Toph and Aang held hands as they waved at us. I noticed that Ty Lee was also holding hands with Haru! I would have never thought… My thoughts trailed off as I got a big hug from Sokka, "It's so good to have you home!" He exclaimed.

"Sokka…you're…crushing…me!" I said, as he crushed my bones with a giant bear hug. He broke away from me as I rubbed my shoulders, "Its amazing how even thought you can't really use your right arm, you can still give me bone- crushing hugs."

"Yep! So how was the Honey moon?" Sokka asked.

"Amazing!" I exclaimed, "Incredible," Zuko added.

"Cool, cool," Sokka said nodding his head.

"Yep, so how was the palace here while we were gone?" Zuko asked.

"It was fine," Aang answered, "Everything was in order and no signs of Mai and Azula,"

"Alright then." Zuko nodded once to Aang. I turned to Zuko, "We should probably-" Zuko cut me off by putting his finger on my lips, "Wait, we have bigger matters to discuss with everyone. Remember what I told you on our trip?" Oh yes! I had completely forgotten Zuko's request!

"Oh yes! I forgot!" I exclaimed, "go ahead," I whispered. Zuko cleared his throat, "I need everyone's attention!" Suddenly, everyone's attention adverted to Zuko.

"Katara and I were discussing some serious matters and we decided….it's time we set out to find my mother." Everyone's eyes widened. Zuko noticed everyone's surprise but continued, "I've been apart from her and I know she's still out there and I know my father knows. Tomorrow I'm going to find out where she is and then I'm organizing a search party to find her,"

"What kind of search party?" Aang asked, "Yeah, like, are your servant people or whatever going to find her?" Toph asked.

"Well no, I was hoping we could go search for her. I understand if you don't want to go but, there's one person, besides Katara, that I need to be with me," Zuko looked around and when no one said anything he said, "Toph, I'd like you to assist us in our search for my mother. I know how skilled your are at finding people." Toph's face was filled with shock, and surprise.

"Me?" She asked, "But, I've never felt your mother's walk…how will I know?"

"Well I have some feeling that you all crossed paths with her somewhere in Ba Sing Se…that may not be where she is but I had a strong feeling when I was there…I'm sure you'll know it when you feel it."

"Could be possible…" Toph trailed off, "Ok, I'll do it!" Toph exclaimed.

"Thank you so much Toph!" Zuko said, brimming with happiness.

"Then its settled," I said, "We search for Zuko's mother the day after tomorrow!" I exclaimed as Zuko held me close, his face touching mine, "I'm finally going to see my mother…" He whispered as I felt a tear gaze my face from his.

A/N: BET YOU WEREN'T EXPECTING THAT! :D and i know that was a crappy chapter ending i just didn't know how to word it...anyways REVIEW PLEASE AND NO FLAMES ABOUT HOW "off character" you might think it is guess what? ITS 24 CHAPTERS IN I CAN'T CHANGE MUCH! . R&R PLZ!