A/N: Sorry again for the long wait, this chapter is very short so don't hurt me! I do not own anything – please review!

KxA Katara is too caught up with the past to focus on the future… So she tells her story…

Katara: 14 when two years pass 16

Aang: 13 when two years pass 15

Sokka: 17 when two years pass 19

Haru: 14 when two years pass 16

Ming: 14 when two years pass 16

Cindy: 13 when two years pass 15

The Story of My Broken Life

Book One:

Love is Nothing

Chapter Six: Surprise!

Something was going on, I just didn't know what. I walked around town for a little while and then finally decided on going to see my wedding dress. I walked into the store and the little bells on the door jingled.

"Katara! What a surprise!" Holly, the woman who owned the store ran up to me and kissed my cheek. "Your dress is all ready!"

"I'm glad." I said and smiled. She grabbed the dress and shoved it into my arms.

"Try it on for me." Holly said and I walked into the dressing room. I smiled as I twirled around in the dress. It was everything I wanted – but I knew that I wasn't marrying that right guy. I came out of the dressing room and Holly smiled her toothless grin.

"You look beautiful Katara."

"I know…" I said sadly and twirled around again. I sighed and nodded to her, "Thanks for this, it means a lot to me."

"Oh don't worry Katara! It's the least I could do after you saved our village from Fire Benders last year." I smiled remembering that I had done that. She ushered me to go and change back into my clothes so she could get my dress all ready. I changed quickly and gave the dress back to her. I walked out of the shop and found myself surrounded by villagers and Haru. I walked over to him and grabbed his arm lightly.

"What's going on?"

"Nothing honey, they just wanted to wish us luck with the future." I nodded.

"Can we go home?"

"Sure my sweet."

What the heck was going on?

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Ming was waiting at the market for me. I waved at her and she waved back. She was holding baby Angel in her arms. She had a small bag in her other arm and was whispering something to Angel. I walked over and she handed Angel over to me.

"Hello!" I cooed sweetly and smiled at Ming, "What's in the bag?"

"Just a birthday gift – for you're wedding tomorrow." She took out a pair of earrings and a matching necklace. They were beautiful and they were blue. I smiled grateful for the great friend I had.

"Ming… I couldn't!"

"Yes you can Katara; I got them for you… I was saving up a lot and I finally got enough to get them for you."

"Ming… You have them; I don't even want to get married."

"You have to have them Katara, they'll look great with your dress." She took Angel from me and placed the bag in my hands. I smiled.

"You're the best Ming, you're my best friend… Did you know that?"

"Yeah, you're my best friend too."

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We walked into Ming's house and there was a surprise waiting for me. I looked around noticing that the house was all dark. I looked at Ming as she closed the door behind me and then flipped on the lights.

"Happy birthday Katara."

End of Chapter Six