Chapter 19- Forgiveness + Betrayal
Kat and Zuko searched for Aang, they found him and his friends sitting by the lake. They jumped up when they saw them. The smiled when they saw Kat but went into a fighting stance when they noticed Zuko. "What do you want Zuko?" asked Aang, Zuko took a peek at Kat before kneeling at Aang's feet, "Avatar Aang, I come before you now , not as a enemy, but as a man hoping to join you as you help your people as you fight against mine. I ask you not to turn me down immediently but think about it further."Aang looked dumbfounded, "What got into you?" Kat spoke first "What Zuko is saying, is that he is sorry for the wrong he has done towards you and wants to repent by joining us!" Zuko looked at Aang, with pleading eyes, if they turned him down, he would gladly surrender to his father and take the death penalty for the betrayel. Suddenly Aang smiled, "Yes, of course, you never know when one needs a Fire-bender on his team, as long as you train me and Kat to fire-bend!" Zuko sighed and smiled. "Gladly, I am in your service Avatar Aang, Avatar Katrina!"
Zuko went to talk with his uncle, "Uncle, I have chosen my own destiny, I will no longer search for the Avatar. Katrina has returned to me and I have preposed to her. She will be my wife. I have betrayed you and I am sorry. I am willing to take any punishment necessary!" he said bowing to his uncle. "Well…WELL, this is quite a change, there will be no punishment. I am proud that my nephew will make his own choices in life." Iroh blessed Zuko and Zuko returned to Kat and the others.