The Love Between Water and Fire

Chapter 30 - The Dream

Sokka walked through the forest, hoping to find answers for Katara. Up ahead, he saw a girl, sitting upon a boulder. When he got closer, he noticed it was Katara. In her arms, she was holding an infant wrapped in a blanket.

"Where's Zuko?" asked Sokka.

Katara remained silent, at the sound of that name, she began to cry. Sokka bent down and conforted her.

"I thought you talked to him about this?" asked Sokka.

"I couldn't." said Katara. "I can't."

"You have to!" yelled Sokka. "It's - "

The infant started to cry. Katara started to hum a lullabye, cradling it back and forth, hoping that the crying will stop.

"Katara, I can't stand to see you like this." said Sokka. "This is all my fault."

Katara remained silent once more, as she tried to make the infant fall asleep.

"I never should've told him that. You were keeping it a secret for a reason." said Sokka. "I've ruined your life completely."

"No, Sokka it's my fault." A white glow came from the trees.

"Yue?"

"I can only reverse this moment once, but this time, you have to help Katara with this." said Yue.

"I tried to help her - "

"No, Sokka, you didn't try to help her. You just told Zuko the truth, and let my vision slip away." said Yue.

"Why are you bringing me into this Yue?" asked Sokka.

"It's what Katara wants." said Yue. "She prayed, hoping Zuko would understand her situation, if she ever told him, and if he didn't, she wanted you to be right beside her if anything went wrong."

"Why did she pray for me to be right beside her?" asked Sokka. "She knows I'll support her no matter what."

"I know, but you support her differently than what she expects." said Yue.

"Then, what does she want?" asked Sokka.

"I'll reverse this day once. Tell Katara to tell Zuko the truth, otherwise she'll be keeping this burden on her forever." said Yue. "When things start to go wrong, that's where you come in."

"Okay." said Sokka. He looked at Katara cradling the baby. "Don't worry sis, I'll get your life back."

Once Sokka woke up, he was back at the Oasis. He ran back home, to see if everything was still the same as yesterday.

Sokka walked in through the door and hung his coat on the coat hanger.

"Morning Sokka!" shouted Aang.

"Hey Aang." said Sokka.

"Sokka, aren't you going to eat?" asked Katara.

"Okay." said Sokka. "After this, I need to talk to you Katara."

"Alright." said Katara.

Once Sokka started eating, he brought Katara and Zuko to the spiritual oasis.

"This place hasn't changed at all." said Katara, she took off her coat and placed it on the grass.

"Katara you need to tell him." whispered Sokka, as he led Katara away from Zuko.

"Tell him what?" asked Katara.

"Before I start to confuse you. I've been staying here all night." said Sokka. "Yue came to me, telling me you in trouble."

"But I'm not - "

"Not that kind of trouble, this trouble." said Sokka. He placed his hand upon Katara's stomach.

Katara remained silent.

"She told me, that if you told Zuko the truth, you prayed that he'll understand, and if he didn't, you'd want me to be by your side." said Sokka.

"I can't Sokka." said Katara.

"Katara, you have to remember that this isn't your fault!" said Sokka. "This never was your fault!"

"Yes it is!" cried Katara.

"No, it's not!" whispered Sokka loudly.

Zuko stood there with arms crossed, thinking of what they were talking about.

"Remember six years ago? You told me the reason why you were upset." said Sokka. "Well, the reason you were feeling that way was because of Azula."

"What do you mean?" asked Katara.

"Azula tried to drive you two apart." said Sokka. "The main part of that was to make Zuko miserable. Look at you Katara, you're practically miserable now. Don't blame yourself over one mistake, because you didn't make them."

"What on earth are you two talking about over there!" shouted Zuko.

"Tell him." said Sokka. "I'll be right behind you."

Katara walked towards Zuko, there were so many things going on in her mind right now. She was scared, worried, confused, upset, angry. All of those feelings moved throughout her, but she didn't know what she was feeling. All she wanted to do, was to get this over with, so she won't be carrying a heavy burden upon her.

"Zuko." said Katara. "I can't keep this a secret from you any longer."

"What secret?" asked Zuko.

"This baby, is Kio's child." said Katara.

"I don't understand." said Zuko. "Katara, what's going on?"

"I can't really explain everything to you right now." said Katara. "I had to tell you, I couldn't keep it inside anymore."

"All this time I thought it was mine." said Zuko. "I'll kill him."

"No, we shouldn't worry about that now." said Katara.

"Zuko, I hate you a lot, but hating you won't stop me from loving Katara." said Sokka. "Don't leave her like you did before, she really needs you now."

"Who said I was going to leave her?" asked Zuko.

"This isn't Katara's fault. Blame it all on your sister Azula." said Sokka. "She's the whole reason Katara thought you broke that promise six years ago, and she's the reason why you thought Katara was dead."

"I know that, I was planning on returning to the Fire Nation to trash her, but my uncle had a better idea instead." said Zuko.

"What idea was that?" asked Sokka.

"Ban her from the Fire Nation for life." said Zuko. "It's better than any duel."

"Did he really do that?" asked Katara.

"He sent me a letter just today." said Zuko. "She won't be ruining our lives anymore."

"So, does that mean you're okay with all of this?" asked Katara.

"Well, I'm upset that the child isn't mine, but like Sokka said, hating Kio won't stop me from loving you." said Zuko.

Katara held him tightly. Zuko looked at Sokka and smirked.

"Treat her well." said Sokka, and he walked away.

"You don't have to worry about that." said Zuko, he kissed Katara on the lips.

"I love you Zuko." said Katara.

"I love you too Katara." said Zuko.

At night, below the half moon, a wedding ceremony took place in the courtyard.

"Man, do you take this woman to be your wife?" asked the chief.

"I do." said Zuko.

"Woman, do you take this man to be your husband?" asked the chief.

"I do." said Katara.

"You are now bound together as one. By the spirits of the oasis, you are now blessed." said the chief, as she sprayed the waters of the oasis upon them. "Love is the greatest feeling of all. Treat it well, and it will be the greatest treasure ever."

"Can I kiss her now?" asked Zuko.

"Husband, you may kiss your wife." said the chief.

Zuko kissed Katara upon the lips. The crowd cheered and clapped their hands.

"Sokka, are you crying?" asked Aang.

Sokka wiped his eyes. "No, ofcourse not! I just have something in my eye!"

Katara walked over to Sokka and give him a hug. "Thank you Sokka. You're the best brother I could ever have."

"Hey, I'm the only brother you'll ever have." said Sokka as he hugged her back.

Zuko walked up toward Sokka and stuck out his hand. Sokka smiled and shook it. "Welcome to the family brother in law."

"Thanks." said Zuko, as he heated up his hand.

Sokka took away his hand instantly, and blew upon it. "That was uncalled for you cheater!"

Zuko carried Katara down the isle. Mei followed them from behind. Zuko placed down Katara, and picked up Mei.

"I love you both." said Mei.

"We love you too." said Zuko and Katara.

Zuko kissed his daughter upon the cheek. He looked at Katara, and kissed her again. He went down the isle with two of his loved ones, one carried in his arms, and one holding his hand. This wasn't an ending, but a beautiful beginning to their lives.

End of Chapter 30

Author's Note: Hey, I wouldn't let this story go to waste. You guys wished for a happy ending, so I made a happy ending.