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They were walking around the grounds of the palace in contented silence. As they walked she pointed to flowers and trees and told him their names. He nodded, not really paying attention to them, but only to her. They went on like this for a few hours before Katara found them.

"Bumi, I've been looking for you for an hour. Where have you been?" she asked, more curious than worried. She trusted her son and she trusted his girlfriend as well.

"We were just walking around the gardens." he answered with a blissful expression, the kind that said that nothing is wrong with the world. "Did you need something?"

"Yes. I know we were going to be here for another two days, but there's urgent business in Republic City and your father and uncle need to be there. We have to leave in an hour." she said. She didn't want to do this to him, but she couldn't just leave him.

"We can't be leaving now. Can't it wait?" he asked, desperately hoping that it could.

"I'm afraid not. Gather your things and meet us in the stables." said Katara before walking away. The young couple was dismayed by the turn of events. When walking to his room to pack they passed Kya.

"Hey, lovebirds. I was just heading to Appa to drop of my stuff. Have you packed yet, Bumi?" Kya asked. He glared at her and she took the hint to leave. Then the princess had an idea.

"Wait, Kya!" she yelled. The waterbender turned around. "Would you be able to pack Bumi's things for him? Please?"

"Fine, but you totally owe me." Kya responded, pointing at her brother. She made off in the direction of his room.

"What was that about?" he asked. She grabbed his arm and dragged him out

"We now have an hour left, just the two us." she answered with a smile. He smiled back and followed her to a destination unknown.

"So where are we headed now?" he asked.

"You'll see when we get there." she responded. He hadn't expected her to tell him anyway. It made no difference to him anyway.

They made it to the stables and took the first ostrich horse they could find. Tenzin had been dropping off his bag and saw them.

"Where are you two going?" he asked. He suspected mischief from his brother.

"Out. Kya is packing his stuff. Don't worry, we'll be back in time." the princess answered before the steed took off. They rode out past the edge of the city until they reached a secluded little cliff. They dismounted and took a seat on the ground.

"We just made it. My parents used to watch the sunset together in this spot. My mother would say she hated it, but she treasured those sunsets they shared. They sat here the night before the Day of Black Sun. My father left that day, but the two of them found each other again."

The sun slowly lowered, bathing the landscape in earthy tones.

"Hear this, Princess. No matter how many times we part I will always make my way back here to you. My life without you is not any life worth living. You are the most spectacular thing I've ever known and I seriously doubt anything else will ever measure up."

The sun dipped below the horizon and he turned to look at her, but found her to be asleep. He smiled and kissed her forehead. She broke into a small smile as well. He stood up and lifted her in his arms. He walked back to the palace with her in his arms and the ostrich horse following behind him.

They arrived at the palace a bit later than they should have, but he didn't think any punishment his parents could think of would make it not worth it. He made his way to her room and placed her in her bed.

"Bumi..." she mumbled. He made his way toward the door, but her hand was around his arm. He turned and she hit him with her other hand.

"What was that for?" he asked. It stung. A lot.
"You should have woken me up. I was going to just wake up and you'd be gone." she answered, a sad look on her face. "We should get to the stables."

They walked there in silence, hand in hand. When they got there they found everyone was waiting.

"Ah, Bumi, just in time." said Sokka. "We had nearly sent a search party out. Hop on and let's go."

Bumi turned back for one last goodbye. She circled her arms around him for a moment before drawing back. Then her mouth met his for a brief moment before she drew away.

"Bye, Bumi." she said before running out.

"Goodbye!" he yelled at her retreating form. Seeing that there was nothing left he climbed onto the bison. Appa soon took to the skies and headed back to Republic City.

Bumi turned back and caught the briefest glimpse of her in her window. He savored this last image of her.