Goodbye

Chapter 15

Katara crept through the halls. She stopped in Iroh's room and left a letter. It was late and she was all dressed, with a bag slung over her back. She then approached Zuko's door. She crept in. He was sleeping. His soft and even breathing seamed to calm Katara. She approached the side of his bed and set down a note. It was longer than the one that she had given Iroh. Katara looked at Zuko. His chest went up and down slowly at the rhythm of his breathing. He looked so peaceful, so handsome. What! Where did that come from? She quickly shook her head, as if hoping the thoughts would just leave.

"Goodbye, Zuko."

She blinked away tears as she crept out of the room. She walked up deck, avoiding the creaky stair. She stood alone. The wind took her hair, which she had again failed to put up. The sea seemed so peaceful, yet her thoughts were filled with turmoil. Part of her told her that she would miss Iroh, the crew and yes, Zuko. They had all been very kind. She hoped that they would not be resentful at her for leaving. Her thoughts were halted as she saw the distant spot appear.

Appa

Now, the tears rolled down her cheeks as the bison neared. Now she could see her brother and…

"Aang."

The words escaped her lips as a whisper.

Suddenly, she couldn't contain it and she yelped in joy. She saw them, they were so close! Still, she was crying.

"Katara!"

The boys said in unison.

"Aang, Sokka!"

Aang extended his arm. He was close enough to touch. He desperately reached for Katara's hand. She reached also. Just before she was about to grasp, she sensed a presence behind her. She turned around.

Zuko

Katara froze. There Zuko stood: tall, strong and stable. He would most-likely try to take Aang. He would fight. She stood there, aware that she may have to fight. But, her body couldn't move, she was going through a state of shock. She flinched, awaiting his onslaught. But it never came. He just stood there with the saddest look on his face. Katara's heart broke and a tear rolled down her cheek.

"Katara?"

It was Aang, his hand still awaited hers. She took one last look at Zuko, who didn't move.

"Goodbye."

She reached and grasped Aang's hand. He pulled her up. Zuko hesitated, but stopped himself. It felt like his heart was being ripped out of his chest. The bison slowly elevated. He could tell she was crying. The avatar was taking her away from him. He looked at her and she looked at him. Their gaze was fixed. He watched with great emotion, as the bison disappeared into the dark horizon.

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