Welcome back to Zutara week day 3 (even though its day 6 lol)
prompt: glowing
Soft Zutara theme
Happy reading!
Katara knew better than to be out after curfew in the Earth Kingdom, but she wanted to see the lanterns again. The other night she stumbled upon two figures watching the lanterns at a nearby fountain. She watched as each one came to life, glowing with a fierce fire. She paid little to no attention to the couple near the fountain, mostly engrossed at the beauty before her.
Sneaking down another alleyway, Katara finds herself at the fountain once more. But the excitement she feels soon fades at the sight before her. The once beautifully lit fountain is basked in darkness. The lantern dull and lifeless.
"Oh no…" she feels stupid. Of course they wouldn't be lit. No one was supposed to be out at this time.
But they were lit yesterday?
She checks her surroundings, making sure no Dai Li were in sight and walks out towards the fountain. She can feel the still water in the fountain, waiting until the first rays of sun to become active again. Katara finds herself sitting at the lip of the fountain, the cool stone hard against her legs.
"Maybe they turn on at a certain time?" She speaks to herself. She decides it's best to wait a few minutes before heading back to the upper ring.
As the minutes pass, the more depressed Katara feels. She crosses her arms across her chest and pouts.
"This is ridiculous, I should go."
As she pushes off from the fountain, she makes her way back from where she came.
But then it happens.
Katara stops as she watches the first lantern begin to glow. The red paper turning to a bright fiery red as it blazes to life. Soon after the next one starts to glow, then the next and the one after that until the full circle around the fountain is shining bright.
"Wow…" the bright red lanterns reflect in her azure eyes, the awe settle over the young woman.
In the distance, a young fire prince looks on watching the beautiful Waterbender glowing in delight.
