I decided to continue with Taku and Yue. So it's strictly AU with the main events still taking place jut in a different way. ^_^

Chapter 2 – The Calm Before The Storm

I decided to let Yue live her life. As I stood there over looking the entire tribe as the sun was setting. There were many hues of orange fading into indigo then violet. I felt warm inside. It felt like as if this was supposed to happen.

"Taku?" I heard a voice call. I turned to see my mother wearing her hair in one long braid with small hair loopies.

"Mom…what are you doing here?" I asked.

"They're preparing a celebration in honor of Princess Yue and her upcoming wedding."

The word wedding had left a pain in my chest and I turned away trying to forget what had just happened moments ago. A tear fell from my eye and my mother instantly saw that something was wrong. Mom's face dropped and in an instant she held me close. It's like she knew what happened without me saying a word.

"I let her go…" Those were the only words I had managed to say until she silenced me.

"You don't have to say anything…I know when my son has a broken heart…" she whispered. A moment passed before she let go. "Did you know that the Avatar is here?" she asked trying to change the mood.

"Yeah…I met him earlier. He's a nice kid." I replied.

I wasn't primarily as concerned with the Avatar as I was with Yue's wedding but he was going to be my training partner. The Avatar's training should be our only focus anyways as he was to be the one top bring balance to the four nations and end the war.

If I'm going to be training with him I should get to know him…I thought.

My mother and I went to the chief temple. The entire tribe was gathered there and my mother and I sat right next to Chief Arnook and Princess Yue. Yue didn't even look at me and I knew she was upset. I decided to leave my mother as she was talking to the Chief to talk more with Avatar Aang who was sitting next to his friends from the Southern Water Tribe.

"Avatar Aang…may I join you?" I bowed politely as the Avatar was well respected.

"Just call me Aang and sure!" he smiled. His eyes were grey but bright. It was like there was nothing but love and happiness inside of him. It made me question on how this innocent looking boy would save the world.

Next to Aang was a girl with hair loopies and right blue eyes and next to her was a boy who was thin and stuffing his mouth full of meat and fighting with a lemur over a fish.

"No Momo! I saw it first!" he yelled as the lemur pulled the fish from his hand.

"These are my friends Sokka and Katara." Aang said and Katara waved as she elbowed her brother and he waved as well.

"Hello my name is Taku" I laughed as Momo took a piece of meat from Sokka when he wasn't looking.

"You are sooo lucky I can't fly!" Sokka shouted towards Momo who was in the air with the stolen meat.

"Aang says you're a Waterbender." Katara asks as I sit next to them.

"Yeah. Master Pakku says I'm one of the best he's ever taught but he's just being kind." I replied.

"Him? Kind?" Aang replied sounding astonished with his eyes wide open. "He was colder than ice!"

We all laughed at Aang's dramatic expression. "No….he's just tough. He really is kind….like a polar bear!" I joked and we laughed again.

Suddenly everyone got quiet and Chief Arnook stood up to speak. The Chief's face was serious and he looked strong and fierce but kind. He had all of the qualities that a Chief should have.

"Brothers and sisters, we welcome our brother and sister from our sister tribe." He spoke loudly, his voice booming throughout the temple. "They also have brought someone very special….someone that was gone for a long time…the Avatar!"

The whole temple boomed with cheer as Aang and his friends stood so everyone could see them. "We are also celebrating my daughter Princess Yue as she is now of marrying age." Everyone cheered again except for me. I looked down not looking at Yue as I felt her gaze on me. It felt like the world was on my shoulders.

This is what Aang must feel like on a daily basis…I found myself smiling at my own silly thoughts.

After the chief's speech, I had spoken with Aang ad Katara about their adventure so far while Sokka went to talk to Yue. They had to me about a boy named Zuko with a huge scar who is constantly hunting Aang. Also about a man named Zhao who seems to have anger issues. I had told them about my Waterbending skill and my father leaving to fight in the war. Aang had shown me a few things using Airbending which I thought were miraculous.

It had been a great night and I had gotten long well with Aang and his friends. As I walked home I saw Sokka with Princess Yue. She was laughing as Sokka fell in the water. It mde me happy to see her having a good time.

I see he makes you happy…I thought and smiled as I walked past them.

I went home to find my mother already asleep.I had suddenly remembered about my training with Aang and Master Pakku in the morning. I hurried to my room to go to sleep.

The next day…

I had barely slept a few hours and I had awoken to the bitter cold of living in the North Pole. The morning air was cool and refreshing as it filled my lungs.

I had rushed to the outside of the chief temple where we usually meet for training. I saw Master Pakku practicing his Waterbending so I remained quiet. "Good morning Master Pakku!" Aang appeared and Master Pakku had dropped the water that he was bending. "No it's alright…I'm not concentrating or anything…" he spoke sarcastically. "Anyhow let's begin."

Master Pakku began to speak but stopped as Katara came from behind Aang. "What is she doing here?" he asked coldly. His eyes were sharp and serious. His face wet from calm into a frown.

"This is my friend Katara and she can't wait to learn from you." Aang smiled.

"I cannot teach her as women are forbidden from using their skills to fight. She might as well learn from Yugoda. Women use their skills for healing only." Master Pakku's face was serious and Katara's face dropped in disappointment.

Aang became angry. "Well…if you won't teach her then I won't learn from you!" Aang shouted.

"Wait no! Aang doesn't mean that…" Katara jumped to Aang's defense. "It's ok Aang. It's crucial that you learn Waterbending. You can have fun learning with Taku."

I smiled at Aang trying to ease the situation. "I'm sorry Katara. Yugoda's an excellent teacher," I assured her.

Katara left but I could see the disappointment and anger on her face. I couldn't fight with Master Pakku on this as it was tradition. If I had defied tradition I wouldn't be taught either.

"Now shall we begin…?" Master Pakku smiled and I had a feeling that he would enjoy this.

Everything is leading up to the Siege of the North. I want to have Taku fight Zhao while Katara fights Zuko. Don't worry I haven't forgotten the epic fight with Katara and Pakku…all will be revealed next time on Dragonball Z! LOL Please REVIEW! -Takuthewolf