SokkasGirl: Good news everyone! I'm better! No more yucky stomach virus for me. As I have promised, the chapters are now getting longer. Thank you once again to all my wonderful reviewers. You guys keep me writing. So here are my replies – (in order that they came)

The-3-Amigos: Thank you so much for reviewing. I'm so glad that you think my story is coming out good so far. It's my first fic so hearing people say this to me makes me very happy. : )

Darkwriter11: I'm glad you think it's a nail biting good cliffy. I wasn't sure at first but now I am. Thank you!

MysticWaterbender3: Yet another kind thank you for the comment on my cliffy. I'm glad you like the story so far. If there is anything wrong with it please tell me because I don't want to let down my good reviewers like you.

sokka.is.mine: I think that's pretty cool that you can laugh at something dramatic because in the real world, sometimes laughter is the best solution to a problem. I absolutely adore Sokka, so I like the new name.

Dart19: I'm glad you liked Aang's reaction to Katara's "I love you." When I was writing the sequence I was a bit nervous that people might be annoyed that Aang's reaction wasn't full of fluff. So I am glad to hear that you liked it. It sure put a smile on my face when I wrote it. And thank you for the kind "Git well soon." OO

Gmssangel: I'm so glad to hear you like it! As a new author in the world of fanfiction it's a good thing to hear.

YoungGrasshopper7: Yay! Another A/K fan!

Benlego13: Thank you for the compliment on Aang's reaction. I was trying to use his happy personality to my best advantage.

The Next Avatar: Thanks so much for the C2 invite! It made me feel so special lol.

Elenea Galad: Yeah I sort of agree that Sokka wouldn't react as calm as he did but i guess it kind of fits with the story. And I completely agree that writing is a lot more complex than it looks (bows back to you). I read your new fic and I L-O-V-E love it! Feel better soon please!

NeatScreenName: Thanks for the compliment. I'm glad you like the way I introduced the Sokka/ Suki plot. It was harder to do then I thought it would be.

Laura: Hi and thanks for the review. Did you take your meds today :)

Ataraia: I'm glad to hear you like my stuff so far. And thanks so much for the get well. That means a lot to me when my reviewers care about me and not just my stories. Here is the update you wanted.

Waterbender: So happy to hear that you love my story and think I'm a good writer. As I have told many kind reviewers, this is my first fic so I love when people love my work :)

Chapter 3: Love, Training and Fear

Around midday, Aang, Katara, Sokka, Appa and Momo arrived back in Kyoshi. Everything was calm and peaceful. The houses that had been damaged during their last visit had been repaired. You would never know that anything had disturbed the quiet happiness of the island. Near the shore, the Unagi could be seen feeding on a great elephant coy.

As the group climbed off of the saddle on Appa's back, there was a slight rustling in the brush at the edge of the woods. "Who's there?" called Sokka taking a defensive position. A group of girls stepped out. Dressed in traditional warrior garb, they stood. Among them was their leader, Suki. "Welcome back to Kyoshi." said Suki in a warm tone. Her eyes fell upon Sokka who blushed. "Hello Suki" he said with a slight bow to indicate his respect for her strength and authority. Aang and Katara suppressed laughs.

Sokka rose and looked into Suki's eyes. "Suki, of all the warriors I have ever known, you are the strongest. When I first met you, I underestimated you because I thought that since you were a girl, you were not strong. When we had defeated the fire nation, I realized that you were a strong warrior but you also had feelings of a normal girl, including love. So, I am asking you right here and now, Suki do you love me as I love you?" Suki turned to the other warriors and asked them to leave her and Sokka alone. "Katara, Aang that goes for you two as well." said Sokka. When Aang and Katara left, Suki looked at Sokka ad said, "Yes. Sokka of the Water nation, I love you as you love me." Sokka smiled and pulled Suki close. "I love you so much Suki. I love you more than I have ever loved anyone else before." Suki looked up at Sokka and closed her eyes. They kissed each other tenderly over and over again. They pulled apart and Suki opened her eyes. "Shall we go tell the others?" she asked. "No we'll save it for the morning. Right now I need to eat and we have to stock up on supplies. For now, let's spend the night together in the warrior's dojo." Suki laughed happily, "That's a great idea! I'll go get the bamboo sleeping mats. You meet me at the dojo. Bring the uniform I gave you on your last visit so we can train, too." Sokka ran towards the building where Aang and Katara were staying. He paused half way and looked back at Suki's retreating figure. He sighed happily to himself and continued on his way.

Not even fifteen minutes had passed and Sokka entered the dojo, carrying his necessities for that night. Suki was already waiting for him there. She was wearing her warrior's uniform and commanded Sokka to do the same. He did so, slightly embarrassed though for Suki didn't leave. When he was done he turned to Suki, fan at hand and said, "Shall we begin." Suki's only answer was a quick attack to Sokka's left side, which he blocked somewhat clumsily with his fan. He then attempted to side kick Suki in the legs to bring her down. Suki blocked the attack easily but complimented him with a quick "Your getting better, Sokka!" Sokka grunted and threw her another attack, and to his surprise, he succeeded in bringing her down.

This continued back and forth between the two for the next hour until, laughing they fell to the floor together. "Mmm, Suki, I love you." "I love you too Sokka. My strong warrior." she said laughing and kissed him lightly on the lips. Once again, Sokka pulled Suki into a tight embrace and returned the kiss passionately. After several minutes they stopped and looked at each other. "I think we should turn in for the night, Suki. It's getting late." said Sokka gently. He looked over at Suki only to find that she had fallen asleep in his lap. Sokka smiled to himself and picked her up. He brought her over to the straw mats and laid her down gently. Sokka kissed her on the cheek and turned to his own mat. He lay down, threw the blanket over himself and Suki and fell to sleep almost instantly.

As Sokka and Suki slept peacefully in the dojo, Aang and Katara were deep in conversation. "Aang, I'm so afraid."Katara confessed, her eyes shining with worry. "Why?" replied Aang with concern for his girlfriend. "I don't know. It's just something lingering in the back of my mind that I cannot escape."Katara replied as tears formed in her blue orbs. Aang sighed and pulled her into a comforting hug. "You know that there is nothing to fear. My love for you is true and nothing will hurt you as long as long as I am here to protect you. I love you so much." Katara was sobbing softly, "I know Aang. I know. And I love you so much. I wish that time would stop to preserve this love for you until the end of all things." The two kissed each other tenderly for a moment. "Katara, I will stay with you tonight. That way if anything happens, you can wake up and see me, and know that it was just a nightmare. "I love you" The two lay down together and fell asleep wrapped in each other's warm, safe embrace.

I hope you guys all liked it! I think I'm starting to get the hang of it (I hope, lol) So much fluff! OMG! Please review! You guys all rock my world!