Hey, thanks for all the reviews. You guys were great. I had a lot of fun doing this story. Well, there's still this last chapter. I had to kill Katara. I couldn't decide who to pair her with. It was probably the best way to make everyone happy. I'll probably write one story with a Katara/Zuko and Katara/Aang pairing. But before we start the last chapter, I have a couple things to do.

Juuhachi43: Actually, I've only watched the Princess Bride three times in my life, and that was a long time ago. I was trying to think about what Iroh should say to Katara to stop her from killing herself and it popped into my mind. LOL!

Christine: Botax, LOL! No, I laugh at sad parts, too. I hope you lock the door at night. If your parents are that bad, imagine what siblings do, if you have them.

Kryah: Would you like me to use it in another story? If so, give me some things I should include if you want to help. I'll dedicate the story to you, of course. It might take awhile.

Fire Bender: Sure, you can use some ideas from my story. I stress some. If you copy the whole story, I'll hunt you down like a dog with her tail between her legs. Nah, I'm just kidding. Just don't copy too much.

Her Most Beautiful Smile

It had been almost a week since the tragic events in the Fire Nation capital of Kataru. Many people from across the world had come to mourn Katara's death. Everyone in the city had closed up their shops to attend her funeral. It was so beautiful. Flowers covered the chapel and the service was so comforting. No one had left there without crying, except Aang and Zuko. They didn't want to show that they had weakness so they held it in. Even Sokka tried to keep himself from weeping over his sister but he broke when he went to see her in her casket.

It was incredible how Katara's death had impacted the world. Zuko had ordered that the Fire Nation sign a peace treaty with the other nations. He knew that it wasn't worth it to lose anymore people in war. He also knew that the Avatar would eventually have beaten him. He also ordered that the capture of the Avatar end. The king had also ordered the construction of a monument for Katara. It would be a statue of her water bending in the middle of the palace for people to see. It would be colored and say 'Katara of the South Pole. The Water Bender That Saved Us All."

After everyone left, Aang and Zuko went to see her alone. Zuko's father was weary about leaving him alone with the Avatar, but Iroh reassured him. As they looked upon her face, they thought they would see something lifeless. But instead, Katara looked as she did when she was alive, her delicate lightly tanned skin, her hair done in a long braid at the nape of her neck, and her beautiful perfect face. It almost looked like she was sleeping. She had not lost her beauty. That was when the two boys started crying. Aang grabbed her hand.

"Why did you do that, Katara?" Aang continued to let his tears fall on her white dress. "You didn't have to waste your life." Zuko caressed her soft cheek.

"Katara, I thought we would be together. You filled me with so much joy. You had so much warmth and life in you. Now you are gone. I don't know how I can live without you." Aang put a firm hand on his grip. It was strange how the two former enemies had become such good friends. "You know what I remember most about her?" Aang thought about this. There was only one thing he could come up with.

"Her smile. I felt so whole and calm when she smiled." Zuko nodded.

"Yes, her most beautiful smile was when I told her that I loved her, when I saved her from the fire." Zuko kissed his lover on the lips. "Goodbye, my love. We will always be with you." Zuko left Aang behind. It was quite sad. Aang envied Zuko for his bravery, not on the battlefield but with his heart. Aang had never gotten the chance to tell Katara that he loved her. He wished he could tell her now. He put the necklace that her mother gave her on her heart and kissed her gently.

"You're never too far, Katara. I will find you someday."


Wasn't that a nice ending? Well, I suppose I better get busy on my other Avatar story. It should come out sometime this week. Thanks again for all the reviews. I love you guys, in a friendly way, of course. This is Patience Halliwell. Cya.