The Love Between Water and Fire
Author's Note: Aargh! School nearly killed me today. All my classes are practically far apart. Yeah, talk about blisters in a 5 minutes walking period. Errr, damn, I love wearing Converse and all, but not when I have to walk fast. Not good. Yess, I finally got enough time write another chapter since, well, I don't have homework :) , it's the first day of school, so you don't really expect homework from your teachers, EXCEPT, boring lectures and school policies. Orientation was practically boring too, accept for the dance team that performed, they were AWSOME! But, what sucks the most is that I don't have any classes with my closest friends. Anyway forget about my so called life, and let's get on with the story.
Chapter 28 - A Solemn Vow
Today was finally the day of Katara's birthday, and it was also the day Zuko would finally propose to her. A happy moment, for both him and Mei. Zuko woke up early in the morning, and found that Katara was gone. The door opened, and Katara walked in.
"Morning." said Katara.
"You don't look so good." said Zuko. "Is something wrong?"
Katara nodded no. "Ofcourse not. I'm just feeling tired."
"Did you sleep late last night?" asked Zuko, he sat right up, showing his muscular figure.
Katara blushed. "Uhh, yeah. Just some thinking that's all."
"Don't tell me she doesn't want to get married yet." thought Zuko. "I went through all that shopping for nothing!"
"Do you mind if join you?" asked Katara, as she walked toward the bed.
"Yeah, sure." said Zuko. He pulledaway the covers, and Katara got into bed with him.
"I love you." said Katara. "You know that right?"
"I know Katara." said Zuko. "I love you too."
Katara laid her head upon Zuko's chest. "I feel wrong." thought Katara. "Why did this have to happen? Why did jealousy have to take over me, and leave me with nothing but karma?" Zuko placed held Katara tightly in his arms.
"Katara?" asked Zuko.
"Yeah?" asked Katara. "Is something wrong?"
"No, nothing's wrong." said Zuko. "Since today is your birthday, how about we go out tonight, just the both of us."
Katara frowned, she wanted to cry, but she didn't want to worry Zuko. "Yeah, ofcourse." She wanted to tell Zuko about the child she was carrying. A child that wasn't Zuko's, but Kio's. She had to tell him soon, but the problem was, how was she going to tell him?
As night fell, Katara dressed up in the most elegant water tribe gown. (A/N: Silmilar to Princess Yue's attire.) Zuko was dressed in his armor, since he had nothing else to wear.
"Must you wear your armor Zuko?" asked Katara.
"I have nothing else to wear." said Zuko. "Besides, it makes me look manly."
Katara laughed. "You already look manly Mr. Macho."
"Well, it's a special occasion, so I have to wear it." said Zuko.
"Alright then." said Katara. "Where are you taking me anyway?"
"I can't tell you. It will ruin the surprise." said Zuko.
"Oh, right. I can't ruin your manly ways." said Katara.
"You take after your brother with the whole sarcasticness don't you?" asked Zuko.
"I'm just joking Zuko." said Katara.
Zuko placed a blindfold over Katara, and held her hand tightly. When they got to the gates, Zuko looked up at the newly built blimp. The blimp was a lot bigger than the average traveling war balloon, and could atleast hold thirty people inside. The blimp had the water tribe symbol instead of the fire nation symbol, and was ofcourse, colored a beautiful cerulean blue. Zuko untied her blindfold. Katara looked up at the gigantic air blimp with amazement. She smiled, and kissed Zuko upon the lips.
"How did you manage to do this?" asked Katara. "It must've took months."
"Acually, it was built six years ago." said Zuko. "In honor of our engagement."
"You still planned to finish it even though you thought I was dead?" asked Katara. "Zuko, that is the sweetest thing ever."
"Hey, I'd do anything for you." said Zuko.
The platform of the the blimp opened, and they both went inside.
"Captain, take us over the ocean." said Zuko.
"Certainly sir." said the captain. The platform closed, and the blimp took off.
"There's a full moon out." said Katara.
"Beautiful isn't it?" asked Zuko.
"Yeah. It is." said Katara. She laid her head upon Zuko's shoulder.
"Kind of like you." said Zuko.
Katara blushed. "Stop with your sweet talk Zuko."
"What? You don't want me to compliment you nicely?" asked Zuko.
"It's not you." said Katara. "I like it better when you're you, cause the real you is what I truly fell for."
"Huh?" asked Zuko.
Katara flicked Zuko's ear.
"Ow! You confused me." said Zuko.
"Nevermind." said Katara.
"Alright then your graciousness." teased Zuko as he went over to the table.
The chef gave them their plates. "Tonights specialty, lobstercrab, and giant shrimp."
"You didn't have to go through all this, just so you could throw me something special." said Katara.
"Hey, you have to owe me in a couple of months." said Zuko.
"I'd do anything for you." said Katara. "If you gave me something like this, the least I can do is give you something special in return."
"Katara?" asked Zuko. "If we really love eachother, don't you think it's time?"
"Time for what?" asked Katara.
Zuko opened the leather box. Katara smiled when she realised it was a betrothal necklace.
"I don't know how I can repay you back now." said Katara. "This surprised me."
"Will you marry me Katara?" asked Zuko.
"Ofcourse I will." said Katara. "Although, before we kiss, could you tell me where the bathroom is?"
"Down the hall to your left." said Zuko.
"Thank you." said Katara.
Katara had been in the bathroom for more than an hour. Zuko was starting to get a little worried, and decided to check up on her. When Zuko had reached for the bathroom, he heard the sound of gaging. "I hope Katara didn't get food poisoning." thought Zuko.
"Katara are you okay?" asked Zuko.
"Yeah, I'm fine." said Katara.
Zuko walked into the bathroom, and found Katara hanging her head over the toilet.
"No, you're not." said Zuko. "If the food made you sick, I can - "
"No." interupted Katara. "The food didn't make me sick."
"What is it then?" asked Zuko.
"I think I'm pregnant." said Katara.
End of Chapter 28
Author's Note: asdfghjkl; bwhaha, bet you really didn't expect that now did ya? ;)