Review responses:
nateC183: Yay! I'm also very happy to have them back together again – nothing better. Also, thank you for the follow/favourite, that's incredibly kind of you.
Ashley Barbosa: I can always count on you for a kind review. I'm glad you like the relationship between Aang and Mai
DIO39: You are too kind! I'm not sure I would call it a masterpiece but thank you anyway! It makes my day that you took the time to review, so thank you.
Jaspirada: Thank you!
TheQuietReader23: There you are! I'm really glad you enjoyed the friendship between Mai and Aang, I feel like it's one of the most natural friendships from the show. Kind of like Ty Lee and Mai, Aang can offer a balance to Mai that I think is really worth writing about. And I agree – there will definitely be more Mai and Aang talks in this story. You give me unworthy praise – its great you enjoyed the heart-to-heart. I found it tough but nice to write that. It allows me to put the two together, but it also allows me to write a fic where Aang isn't the bad guy in the relationship. And the 'sweetie' thing is so precious. I put lemon at the start – so no 'reward lemon' at the end, but who's to say that that won't follow in later chapters…
Rvoverkill: ahahaha, it really is the best part. As for Amaruk… let's just say he is not done for quite yet.
Bay45220: glad you enjoyed the Mai and Aang stuff. I must admit, I borrow slightly from you because of the way they empathise with each other in your story!
Kataangforeverrr13: Wow, thanks for sticking with the story! It means a lot. Agree with Aang's insecurities, I added a bit in this chapter. I won't add too much, as Aang is such a forgiving character, but I will sprinkle it in here and there. Also, thanks for the advice for fight scenes, I'll definitely try and make the fights more interesting for the rest of the group – not just Aang.
Okay, so I want to apologise a bit for this chapter being quite short. I wrote the Lemon a few days ago, and for some reason it really drained me (I think cos ive never done one before). Anyway, I ended up not writing for a few days. But, I'm back and im getting this out, so that's good at least. Next chapter, things get more action-like!
The Avatar has returned
WARNING: LEMON – if you don't want to read lemon content, skip to the next part of the story.
Electricity. That's what it felt like to Katara, to have his lips against hers once again. It was always like that, especially when they had been apart for a long time. And two years only served to increase the power of that shock to unknown heights. In the half a second that Katara adjusted to the familiar sensation, she could taste the bitter emotions of the past two years travel from Aang to her before disappearing somewhere into the snow that surrounded them. As she began to kiss back, she could feel a whole new set of emotions between them that made her chest swell. Relief, ecstasy, love, desire, need, were just a few of the feelings that emanated from the pair as their tongues began to explore their homes away from home.
Aang tightened his grip around her waist, their tongues beginning to struggle against each other. Katara snaked her hands up his muscular hands, settling them limply over each other around his neck. Their passionate kissing continued for an unknown amount of time, the two barely giving themselves time to breathe as they reacquainted themselves with each other's familiar taste and smell. As the need for a proper inhalation of breath became too great, Katara and Aang reluctantly separated themselves. They stared at each other, love in their eyes, as they panted heavily, trying to settle their frantic lungs before going at each other again. Once he had gotten enough air, Aang began to lean forwards again, though Katara stopped him at arm's length, another idea on her mind.
"Aang" she whispered whilst biting her bottom lip "I want you." A thick veil of lust fell over Aang's eyes as she spoke. He leaned in slowly, giving her a soft kiss before suddenly scooping her up, an arm under her legs, the other wrapped around her lower back. Katara squealed in girlish delight, grabbing his shoulders to support herself before burrowing her head into the crook of his neck, nipping at his skin. Aang trudged through the snow as quickly as his legs would allow before giving up, creating himself a small ice disc that allowed him to glide smoothly to Katara's tent.
As he was about to breach the threshold of the tent, Katara swung around on his body, wrapping her legs around his waist, her arms finding their favourite place around his neck once again. Aang brought his arms down to her upper thighs to hold her up, feeling the beginning of her plump behind. Katara began to kiss him again as the Airbender carried them into the tent.
Once inside, with the use of some deft Firebending, Aang lit the various candles dotted around the space, basking it in an inviting glow. This didn't seem to interest Katara so much as she remained clinging to Aang, kissing him as if her life depended on it. Aang quickly got back in the mood as well, sauntering over to the bed before falling back on it, Katara atop him.
With Katara mounting him, Aang could feel himself grow beneath her. Katara remained fused to his lips for a while, addicted to his taste. Though she slowly began moving away from his mouth, trailing kisses from his cheek to his jaw then settling at the bit of the neck that she knew was his weak spot. Aang whimpered as she began sucking on his pulse, creating a warm feeling in her centre.
Once Aang had recovered from that small high, he used the breath of fire technique to heat up the tent to a point where it would be comfortable without clothing. He watched patiently as small beads of sweat collected on the tan skin of her neck, taking that as a sign to begin undressing her.
Slowly, he dragged his hands down the back of her jacket till he found her plump behind beneath his finger. He squeezed her through her leggings, eliciting a pleased moan. Katara shifted her attention back to his lips, whispering to him between kisses, "Do it Aang".
Hearing her say his voice with such pleasure was all Aang needed. He hooked his thumbs under the elasticated band of her leggings, pulling them down to her ankles in one fluid movement, revealing her white bindings in the process. Katara kicked them off her ankles, freeing herself of their restrictions. In return, Katara made short work of his parka and tunic, pulling them over his head together before attacking his lips with renewed vigour.
Aang couldn't stand the barrier her parka was providing so broke their kiss to yank it over her head, leaving her in only her bindings. Instead of going back to kiss him, Katara sat back on her heals, leaving Aang with a frown on his face. She giggled at his upset expression.
"Patience sweetie" she said in a teasing whisper as she pulled the pin holding her hair up, shaking her head a few times to let her mahogany locks spread out properly. Aang caught on to what she was doing and slid his hands under his head, an appreciative grin on his face.
Katara then reached behind her back and pulled the thread of her bindings out, slowly, teasingly, unwrapping it. Once she was finished, she threw the white roll to the side of the bed, revealing her supple breasts.
To Aang, they looked perfect. They were perfectly rounded and perked up a bit at her dark pink nipple. They looked the perfect weight to hold. He raised his hands slowly, shyly towards them. Katara saw his hesitancy and softly took his hands within her own, pressing them down on her breasts.
Aang marvelled at the way his warm hands created goosebumps on her skin, and at how her nipples hardened almost immediately as he skimmed his hand over them. For a while, he kneaded them softly and slowly, causing the pool of heat in Katara's centre to soar in temperatures. As she felt more pent up frustration at Aang's slow progression, she grabbed the back of his head and pulled his face into her breasts.
As Aang kissed and licked at her breasts and nipped at her solid nipples, Katara began to slowly unwind the bindings that covered her lower half only to find that they were already soaked. It wasn't long before Aang realised that Katara was fully naked and decided to catch up. He lay back down, Katara still straddling him, and began to pull his trousers down. Katara saw this and stopped him, grabbing his wrists.
"Let me help you" she said softly, kissing his hand. Aang gulped as she removed his trousers, exposing his erect length. They had made love only twice before, but those attempts had been painful for Katara and awkward for Aang. Though Katara didn't seem stressed which put Aang at ease.
Suddenly, she started moving her hands up both of Aang's thighs, towards his length. She grabbed it softly with one hand and pressed a soft kiss to its head, making Aang groan her name. Katara shuddered as he spoke and moved past his length, slowly pressing kisses to his stomach, chest and finally his lips again.
"What do you want to do sweetie?" she asked softly. Aang kissed her again before rolling out from under her, getting off the bed as he did so.
"Lay down, Katara" he said kindly.
Katara obeyed and lay down, her legs slightly askew. Aang walked to the end of the small bed and slowly crawled back on, pushing her arched legs apart to make space for himself. Then he lowered his head to the space between her two thighs, his hot breath curling onto her glistening folds. For a moment, he couldn't take his eyes away from the beautiful contrast of pink and mocha skin, but he managed to pry his eyes away, and started pressing hot kisses to the inside of both of her thighs. As he heard her quiet plea for more, Aang dipped his head further, lashing his tongue out to meet her sensitive spot.
Katara arched her back at the sudden pleasure and moaned loudly. Her pleasured sounds drove Aang wild, his tongue speeding up seemingly on its own. It wasn't long before Katara found herself close to her peak. Gathering all of her will power, she lifted Aang's head slightly.
"I want you inside of me Aang" she said in a trembling whisper. Aang did as he was told and quickly lined himself up with her entrance. He leaned forward to kiss Katara, the head of his length rubbing against the outside of her folds. Without any more words, Aang slowly pushed his length into her wet core pulling moans of pleasure from both of them.
Aang marvelled at the difference between this sexual experience and the last two as he kissed her deeply, their tongues once again meeting each other in a pleasure fuelled dance. For a while, he moved slowly within her, enjoying the feeling of her muscles contracting around his throbbing length and the look of ecstasy on her face. Before long, that look of pleasure turned to one of frustration and she spoke again.
"Faster Aang" she begged, bringing her legs up and around his sides, locking together to trap him inside of her. With no choice but to oblige, not that he minded, Aang picked up the pace of his thrusts. She moaned and gasped and sighed in seemingly unending pleasure, all the while keeping Aang's lips within hers. Aang loved hearing her pleasure and soon felt himself near his climax.
"Katara," he groaned "I can't go much longer" he finished in between thrusts. Faced with the sudden end of their pleasure and near the edge herself, Katara seamlessly flipped the herself and Aang over, his length falling out of her in the process.
"I want to go over together" she cooed as she gently picked up his length and lined it up with her entrance yet again. Aang moaned in agreement as the head of his length pressed into her wet folds. Katara slid down his shaft, again and again as Aang raised his hands to cup her breasts, squeezing harder as he crept ever closer to his peak.
"Aang, I'm –" Katara squealed as her release suddenly came, her muscles contracting around Aang's length, forcing him over the edge as well. His seed shot up into her centre, creating a delightfully warm sensation.
"Oh Katara" he groaned, pleasure and relief permeating his every word and breathe. Katara fell forward on him in tired satisfaction. She pressed soft kisses to all parts off his face as he wrapped his hands around her back, keeping her sweaty body pressed to his.
They slept in each other's arms for the rest of the night, Katara atop Aang, a fur covering their lower halves.
Aang awoke at mornings light again, pressing a warm kiss to the tan skin of her forehead, sweeping away stray hairs in the process. "I love you so much Katara" he whispered.
"I love you too Aang" she murmured sweetly in response.
XOXOXOXOXOXOX
Katara and Aang joined the rest of the group shortly after they awoke. Sokka shot up from his seat as he saw the two leave his sisters tent and started marching towards them. Katara shot him the death glare to end all death glares and the warrior wisely turned around, trying his best to remind himself that this was best for Aang and Katara.
Their intertwined hands did not go unnoticed by the Fire Lord and Lady, but Zuko favoured them with an easy smile. As Aang and Katara sat, the Firebender spoke.
"Get up to anything interesting last night?" Zuko asked whilst wiggling his eyebrows, earning himself an elbow to the ribs from his wife and a scowl from Sokka. Aang and Katara simply laughed in response, ecstatic that they could call each other theirs again.
Aang and Katara explained the events of the previous night, conveniently leaving out the heated love making, to the rest of their group. Before long, they had their camp broken down and they were all on Appa, though Katara chose to sit on the bison's head with Aang, her arm wrapped around his.
It wasn't long into the flight that Katara began to reflect on the events of the previous evening when all of them had been huddled around the campfire for dinner. With a backwards glance into the saddle, the Waterbender noticed that her brother was napping and that Zuko and Mai where keeping themselves entertained in a hushed conversation. Reassured by the bit of privacy she now had she turned her gaze to Aang and realized that he was staring directly at her.
Suddenly feeling shy under the Avatar's steely gaze, a blush formed across her face as she spoke. "Um, Aang" she whispered, "you're staring". Aang broke from his unconscious activity and coughed awkwardly, turning his head to cover the bright red blush that filled his cheeks.
"Sorry" he said whilst smiling sheepishly, "I couldn't help it" he added in a whisper. Katara couldn't help but return his smile and leaned up to press a tender yet soft kiss to his lips. Aang wrapped his free arm around her waist and deepened the kiss, but before Katara lost all sense, she gently nudged herself from his grip. She left Aang with a confused frown, eliciting a girlish giggle from Katara.
"Sorry sweetie" she said with a shy look, "I wanted to talk about last night". Aang's face suddenly scrunched up in worry, his eyes filling with doubt as he spoke.
"I didn't mean to pressure you Katara" he hurried out, "are you having second thoughts?" he added in an almost desperate tone. Pushing past her hurt feelings which spurned from his sudden doubt, she picked up his hand and softly kissed the arrow on it, putting him at ease.
"You didn't pressure me sweetie, I wanted that" she said with a soft smile, "and I'm never having second thoughts with you again, Aang. Never." She added emphatically, eliciting a relieved smile from Aang.
"But," she added, taking on a serious tone, "We need to talk about what was said around the campfire last night." Aang immediately connected the dots between what she was saying and what had been said the previous evening and sighed.
"The Avatar state?" he asked simply, receiving a nod in return. When Aang didn't respond after a few moments, Katara decided to kickstart the conversation.
"You couldn't get into it once these past two years?" she asked nervously. Aang turned to face her, a deeply troubled look on his face, the pain of two years of failure in his eyes. He opened his mouth to speak but found he couldn't. Keeping her patience, Katara asked the question she least wanted an answer to.
"It's my fault, isn't it?" she asked in a miserable tone. This caused Aang to snap out of his thoughts, instinctively pulling her closer to comfort her.
"Absolutely not" he said in an odd mix between firmness and calmness. "This is not your fault. It is no one's fault" he said as she buried her face in the crook of his neck.
"But you said that you couldn't after we broke up. What else could it be?" she said, her voice muffled into his coat. Aang gently brushed her hair with his fingers.
"Honestly, I don't know. But if it's got anything to do with you, then it's got just as much to do with me" he reasoned softly, though it did little to qualm the Waterbender's worries. Aang saw the same look in her eyes as she sat back up.
"Plus, I've got you now, haven't I?" he reasoned again, a grin on his face. Katara couldn't help but return the grin and reached her gloved hands forward to cup his face. She pressed forward and smashed into his lips with hers. After a minute, she pulled back, leaving them both panting.
"Now and forever" she said with a gleam in her eyes as she answered his question.
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
The morning gave way to the afternoon, the sky becoming a pastel blue without a cloud in sight. All the while, Aang could feel them getting closer, as if he were being called to it. Slowly, the clear blue sky was filled with plump grey clouds and the freezing wind gave way to hot and humid atmosphere, reminiscent of the Fire Nation.
Before long, the group had stripped to their under layers, the girls in their skins and the boys in their trousers and tunics. Soon after that Sokka spotted a cluster of trees with a thin beam of light shooting up from a clearing in the middle. He dutifully called it out to the rest of group and the calling within Aang thinned out as he lay his eyes upon in.
"We're here" Aang said in a stoic voice.
Soon after, Appa touched down in the clearing and the group of friends hopped off, scanning the scene before them. Aang marvelled at the way the snow around him seemed to stay intact with the sweltering heat and his mind was immediately thrown to the Spirit Oasis in the North Pole.
"What do we do now?" Mai questioned, clearly surprised at the lack of spirits in their surrounding area. Her sentiment was shared with Sokka, who spoke next.
"I would've thought that we'd be knee deep in spirits right now" he said in a conclusive statement that rounded up the thoughts of all the people around him.
"Well" Aang said as he clapped his hands together, gathering the attention of his friends. "I suppose I'll try contact Kallik now" he finished.
"I want everyone to stay here and stay alert, I don't know what will happen once I've finished speaking to Kallik" he pointed to the thick treeline, "I'll be just beyond the trees" he finished.
Once everyone had wished him good luck, he turned to Katara. He pulled her into a gentle kiss, before resting his head on hers.
"You come back; you understand?" she said into his neck. Aang smiled gently at her question and leaned down to whisper in her ear: "Avatar's promise sweetie". Then he pulled away and held her at arm's length.
"I love you" he said proudly.
"I love you too, Aang" she responded, a small tear rolling down her cheek.
With that, Aang turned and walked into the forest that surrounded the portal. He found a small spot that just seemed to feel right to him, and he sat down in the snow, folding his legs over themselves and pressing his knuckles together; forming the perfect lotus. Finally, he was left alone with his own thoughts.
Just like every time he attempted meditation in the past two years, his head was flooded with dark thoughts. He remembered how Katara had broken his heart, how he had stolen himself away to the Southern Temple, how his people were no longer with him. But, for the first time in two years, he fought against these feelings.
He reminded himself that those things were in the past. He reminded himself that he still had the precious gift of life, that he had Katara again and that the love of his people lived within her, was given by her to him.
Suddenly, for the first time in two years, he felt the sweet and simplistic pleasure of meditation overcome him. And then, within the blink of an eye, he felt a rush of air burst out from all of his sides and he felt his own being thrown from his body and manifesting as Avatar Kallik before him. He opened his eyes and smiled to himself.
From the other side of the treeline, Sokka, Katara, Mai and Zuko gasped as they were hit by a wave of air. A moment later, the trees before them were basked in a blue glow, one that all of them recognised.
Zuko smiled to himself. He remembered a time when the thought in his mind would have brought him pleasure for a whole different reason. Nevertheless, the thought imbedded itself in his mind and he felt his smile grow as he repeated it to himself.
"The Avatar has returned"
He's back! That last bit felt good to write. I love the comparisons it draws with the first episode of the show. I love writing Kataang, it's so heart-warming. Also, to make sure you understand the whole reason why Aang couldn't get into the Avatar state: in my mind, the Avatar state requires 100% of a person's energy and being to be accessed. Aang and Katara's love is so deep that when he was driven away, that part of him was locked up, thus forbidding him from entering the Avatar state. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this chapter – keep posted!
P.S. So, I finally have an end for this story in sight. Don't worry, there's still a lot more to this (ahem Amaruk ahem), but I also have to look to the future. I've loved writing this, and I'm bursting with ideas for other stories, so I want to get your take on what is best to write once this story is finished. Anyway, here are some of the ideas:
Idea 1: AU, no war. Katara becomes the resident healer at the Southern Air Temple. She meet's Aang. Kataang ensues. Also, possibility for drama.
Idea 2: Modern AU, high school. I know it's a very overused concept, but I reckon I can make a good one which is far more realistic. Benders still exist ofc.
Idea 3: AU, possibly my favourite idea. There is still a war, gaang is in a resistance movement, and can be similar to the show, except different starting points and I would change the age of a few characters. Kataang ofc. I'm not selling this very well, but I really have a good feel on this one.
Also please let me know of any idea's you guys have that you want me to write. Anyway – see you soon!