From Rose: sorry it took so long to post. I just got back from Kentucky at a funeral. I am sorry. Well here is my next attempt to make all of you happy!

"I am coming, Sokka and Katara. I am coming back. And I will be the best Avatar that you could hope for to accept into your heart, Tar, I swear. I swear."

With that, he made his way back to the camp site. The ring in his hand the whole ride there. He was not going to fail Katara. He had failed so much in his life, but he was not going to fail or loose her. Not ever. NO.

END FLASH BACK

In the woods with Zuko and Iroh and Sokka

"Zuko, you wanted to know my plan for the young Katara? Well here it is. I need to get her to detest the Avatar and come running into your embrace instead of his or that bratty brother of hers."

"And just HOW do you propose we accomplish this?" Zuko asked.

"Easy. I tell her all the 'negative' points of the Avatar and all the outstanding and good things about you! She will forget all about that child and be yours."

Sokka was about to intervene when two Earth benders approached Zuko and Iroh.

"Fire Nation?" The girl asked.

"Aye, my little muffin. We are fire nation." Zuko confirmed stupidly.

The two Earth benders exchanges looks, took each other's hands, and started pelting he two Fire men with stones.

"You have disgraced all that is worth living for in this world! You will pay!" The boy said the first exclamation and the girl said the second.

The two fire men ran in fear.

They went all the way back to their ship, little babies, thought Sokka.

Sokka jumped down from his hiding spot and approached the two benders.

"Heylo! I am a water bender, I noticed you two are Earth. You are really great!"

"Thanks! What is your name?" The boy asked.

"Sokka, how about you two?"

"I am Keyshawn. Her twin."

"I am Keylarka. His twin. Our friends and family just call us Yin and Yang, though."

"Ok, how do you say your names?"

"Key, like keys you use to open doors. And for my brother, Shawn, just like it sounds. But for me, lark, like the bird, 'a' like 'uh'. Key-Shawn. Key-Lark-uh" Keylarka stated.

"I think I am just going to call you Yin and your brother Yang. Is that okay?"

"Yep!" The brother and sister replied at the same time.

Back at the camp with Katara

"I..I…..I loved you Aang! I never got to say it. Why did you have to go?"

"Because I made the most stupid and ridiculous mistake slash action in my life!" Aang said from the door way into the tent.

"Aang?"

"Yes, my sweet Katara, it is me. Can you ever forgive me?"

"YES!" She yelled and then pounced on him. She and him started a kissing war. He remembered the ring the Lady Mist had given him for Katara when they were just cuddled together, him and his beloved Katara.

"Katara? Something tells me I need to give this to you." He murmured and held out the ring.

"That is my mother's ring…. Aang, you can't give me that."

"Why?"

"That is an engagement ring."

"Well, I guess I have to get up and ask you properly, don't I?"

"AANG!" She couldn't believe it.

"Katara. I have been in your arms when I awoke from my icy slumber. I have been in your arms when I was sick. You have been in my arms when you have been sick and that or passed out." She blushed at that.

"I, my beautiful Katara, am asking you to be in my arms again. This time for ever. When we awaken, when we fall asleep, side by side, together. "

She held her breath for the grand finish.

"My heart, will you be the other half to my heart and marry me?" He held out the ring and looked at her with pleading eyes.

"YES!" She wrapped her arms around him and he took her left arm away from his neck and took her hand. She watched with stunned eyes.

"Two is better than one." Was all he said, then slipped the ring into place.

He gently kissed her and then just laid down with her and held her. They soon fell asleep. Together forever. Two is better than one.

Before Katara fully fell asleep, she stroked Aang's cheek. He opened his eyes and smiled.

"Am I just beautiful to you, or more?"

"You are… Beautiful. But let me explain. Your heart is the most beautiful butterfly. You are always thinking of others with your beautiful mind and heart. You are beautifully strong and smart, an awe inspiring bender. And your outer perfection is just icing on the cake. I love you for you, inside and out. It is all you. I will only love you. I swear."

She was crying and this time, Aang didn't get worried. He knew it was a happy cry. He just took her into his arms and held her.

"Just sleep, my perfect wife. Just sleep."

END OF CHAPTER

This is not the end. I swear! Sokka has to come back, with a surprise from me in the story. And Aang and Katara have to get married. Yes, HAVE to.

Oh! By the way, I am single. Check ya all later!

'Rose