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When the Avatar arrived at the Jasmine Dragon in Ba Sin Se, he felt his heart do a summer salute. It had been six years since he had seen everyone from the Gaang. The 18 year old looked up, petting Appa's head as he watched the elegant green and gold doors. . He had changed so much. Now, he was a grown man of 18, with broad shoulders and a chiseled torso that match the strong build of his legs and arms. He continued to dress in his tradition monk attire, with his mentor's necklace hung proudly around his neck. It was now when the nerves were starting to kick in. They had all agreed to meet for a little reunion, seeing each other after so long. Of course he had seen a lot of the Fire Lord in the past years. Together, they were fixing relations within the Fire Nation and its relations with other nations in the world. The war had left everything in discord and corruption. Pain, even with the war ended, was still strong through all the people. Pain and distrust. So, it was important to him to bring the hope back. And it was going well with Zuko's help. Aang and him had grown close. Aang was the best man at his wedding to Mai and was present at the birth of his goddaughter, Princess Ursa. Little Ursa was close to one now, and was rambunctious as ever.

Gulping, he felt the nerves washing down his spine. He hadn't seen Katara in years, only exchanging letters with her. She had returned to the Southern Water Tribe with Sokka, Pakku and other Northern tribe members to restore their sister tribe to its former glory. From what he heard in her letters, Sokka was now the Chief after his father retired from the position to his more than capable son. And Katara was now master water bending teacher and healer for the tribe. Yet, despite the dispersed letters they shared, Aang made a point on sending a gift to his beloved crush every birthday. He never forgot. The gifts would very, from hair pieces to little souvenirs from his travels. He reached his hand into the pockets of his robes, his palm pressed against his next gift. Seeing them all again wasn't what made him nervous. This little gift in his pocket did; what he planned on doing made him nervous.

The door opened, and a young woman came out to lean against the heavy green and gold door. She had a smirk on her delicate features, her sightless eyes locked right onto him in an almost eerie stare. It was almost shocking how the Earthbender had grown over the years. She was beautiful, with womanly curves and still the rough and tumble attitude of her youth. "Bout time you got here Twinkle Toes." She teased him. Aang would laugh, moving forward to hug his older master. No matter how much they bumped heads, they were still thick as thieves.

"What happened to you Toph? I could swear you turned into a girl." He teased. That comment got him a punch in the shoulder, but she still managed to smile.

"I could almost say the same; I don't recall your voice being that deep or even you being that tall." Aang shrugged, grinning as he and Toph walked inside together.

"I could have sworn I went through puberty at some point." He laughed. Toph chuckled, leaning him to the private back room they all had together. When Aang emerged from the curtain, a broad smile covered his features. Everyone was there! Sokka and Zuko were deep in conversation on their end of the table. Both Nation leaders were dressed down from their normal attire to almost the robes of their youth. Sokka had grown into a strong man, thicker muscles and even a beard. He had a braid with a blue bead in his longer hair, which was hanging loosely by his shoulders. He assumed the two men were talking about politics, since their expressions were more serious. Suki, now Sokka's engaged, would lean over and placed a tea cup in front of him. After years determined to remain a warrior, she had given into it and agreed to marry her love and settle in the South Pole. "Thanks." He said, kissing her cheek. His voice didn't change much, but did get deeper. Zuko looked the same, just older with bags under his eyes from the new baby. He still smiled, happy to be there with everyone. Mai was in her spot, little Ursa in her lap squealing and clapping. The new mother didn't look like she once did. Oh no. She was a bright Fire Lady, with a warm motherly around her. She smiled, bouncing Urse on her knee to keep her entertained.

"Aang?" That voice sent a sparking shiver through his entire body. His eyes shifted to see a beautiful woman in blue moving towards him. Katara's smile lit p the room as she stood from her seat and came to him. Aang's heart nearly beat out of his chest as he welcomed her into his arms. She wore a blue and cream colored dress that clung and hung from her delicate and grown curves perfectly. Her hair was back in a low ponytail and her eyes were still a stunning blue color. Damn, her eyes could still melt him away. "Oh it is so good to see you." She said, pressing herself tightly against him in a hug. Aang buried his face into her shoulder, breathing in her sweet scent. She smelt like a fresh ocean breeze.

"It is great to see you to." He whispered in her ear, releasing her after a light squeeze. She looked up at him with brightness and laughter in her eyes. She truly had grown into such a beautiful woman. "How have you been?" he asked.

"I have been well." She said, motioning for them both to take a seat. He waited for her to sit first before sitting down first. "The village has grown into a city. So much culture now and life! It is so beautiful." Aang caught his tongue before he said that she was beautiful. Instead he just smiled.

"I am so glad to hear that. Last time I saw it, the progress was amazing." He paused and looked around. Everyone was deep in their conversations. It was now or never. He had Zuko's advice and even Hakoda's permission. If the young Avatar was going to do it, he needed to before he chickened out. "Listen Katara." Her eyes swept up and met his and that smile on her face caught his breath in his throat. Great Lion Turtle, that smile, He thought. Gulping, he reached out and took her hand in his own. "We have been through so much these past years. Between recovery from the war and rebuilding peace in the world, so much has built between us. You," He paused a moment, "You know I saved each letter. I dream of you and your smile each night." Katara would blink in slight shock and then blush. Aang took this as encouragement to go on. "And I have known from the first moment I looked at you, that I love you."

"Oh Aang….I…" She was at a loss for words as Aang used his free hand reaching into his robes and pulling out a necklace he spent over a year perfecting. The dark blue stone contrasted well with the sky blue silk ribbon. And on the stone was the moon swirled and surrounding by the waved. Her eyes would widen as she covered her mouth.

"Katara. Marry me and be my forever girl." His proposal was short, sweet and to the point. Nodding, Katara was almost in tears as she whispered,

"Oh yes. Forever." Aang grinned and leaned in to kiss him. This was something he had been waiting for. Her lips were sweet and pure, molding in perfect unison with his lips. And it seared down his spine and spread warmth through him. She said yes! She was now his. Breaking the kiss, her fingers nimbly replaced her mother's necklace with her own betrothal necklace in her hand and looked up at him. Their eyes met, both smiling like the love sick kids they use to be. His thumbs caressed her cheeks as the moment was strong and warm.

He had no idea what he was worried about. And at that moment Sokka realized what happened. Moment over.