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χαιρετώ κατοικίζω Greek buds! That's "Hello people" for all of you non-Greeks. I'm just being crazy!
This chapter is pretty much no-drama (like Obama) and humorous (I hope). Also some Suki POV. Read and enjoy!
Morning light filtered into the bedroom as the sun rose above the walls of Ba Sing Se. The rays crossed across the polished wood floor and up onto the bed where Katara was soundly sleeping, her back to the window. She smiled in her rest as light footsteps entered her room.
Aang froze in place as he stared at the sleeping girl in front of him. She's so beautiful, especially when she's sleeping. Her dark, thick hair lay draped across her face and the pillow. The white flannel sheets and her cream colored nightgown accented her soft tan skin. She seemed at utter peace; he hated to disturb her. But today was a special occasion.
Katara awoke to a hand gently rubbing her shoulder. She groaned as she rolled over to face the window. The bed was too comfy to get up just quite yet. She must sleep.
"Katara, wake up! It's well into the morning, you missed breakfast!" rang a voice in her ear.
"Too sleepy, leave me be…" she grumbled into the pillow. Why did he wake her up?
Aang smiled and backed away towards the door, still facing the bed.
"Fine… it's just that everyone else has already left and we have the house all to ourselves…" he teased.
Katara shot up in full alertness, the memory of the conversation that took place the night before flashing through her mind.
"I'm awake! Wait, Aang, I'm awake!"
Toph sighed and blew a rebellious strand of hair from her face. She was leaning against the wall of a shop, 'watching' Sokka drag Suki excitedly through the aisles with countless items pilled in a large bag. Since they were "world saviors" now, many Upper-ring shops had offered to allow the gang free access to their merchandise. Sokka, of course, had graciously accepted.
"Don't you think we have enough kitchen supplies, Sokka?" Suki asked as he stopped to grab another trinket and toss it in the bag.
He twirled around dramatically to face her, a mixer firmly clutched in his hand.
"Suki dear, one can never have enough mixers to mix with."
She giggled as they leaned in for a kiss. Toph grimaced at what she was forced to see.
"Would you two lovebirds cut it out! Sheesh, I already have to see your midnight escapades!" she shouted, catching the attention of every shopper in the store.
Sokka and Suki blushed from the shocked expressions of nobles and hurried towards the shop owner for thanks.
"We'll just take what we've got and leave. We need clothes and furniture more than kitchen supplies anyway." Sokka said as he hurried the two girls out of the store.
"Watertribe," spat a noblewoman.
Aang crept through the hallway, his feet barely meeting the floor. He peered to his left and right as he passed by open bedroom doors. He was almost safe, just a little further…
A cool hand tapped the bare skin on his back.
"You're it!" Katara squealed as she took off towards the common room.
Aang followed in hot pursuit as they reached the wide open room. Katara eyed the large green cushion that was "base". She laughed as she sprinted towards her safe haven. She dove to reach it, but Aang had other ideas. He leapt forward and latched onto her as they fell into the soft cushion. They rolled onto the floor, laughing in joy. They finally came to a stop on their sides, both still embracing one another. It was then how they noticed how close they were to each other. Both were still in their light bed dress and blushed as they let go to roll onto their backs, staring at the ceiling.
"I haven't had this much fun… ever," said Katara contently.
"Me either," replied Aang dreamily.
Katara smirked at his tone and pinched his arm.
"I like that you've listened to my advice," she commented as she ran her fingers through his new short hair.
"I know that you like it, but I'm not supposed to allow my hair to grow out. It's not traditional," Aang said.
"Aang, you can create all new traditions," she said as he eyed her quizzically.
"I'm the last Airbender, Katara. It is up to me to preserve-" but she cut him off.
"Yes Aang, I understand that. But have you ever considered that you are also the first Airbender as well."
Aang's eyes widened at her statement. "What?! What do you mean I'm the 'first' Airbender?! There are no other Airbenders."
"Aang, your children will be Airbenders. Every Air Nomad child born has the ability to bend air. You will be the father of the new Airbenders, so you can preserve the traditions of Air Nomad culture and create new ones," she smiled as she explained.
Aang's eyes glistened as the realization hit him.
"Katara, you're a genius! I've never thought of that before," he beamed, but his face fell as a new fear crept into his mind. "But what if the trait doesn't pass down with one parent being an Air Nomad? What if two are needed?"
She rested a hand on his shoulder. "I don't know Aang. We will have to just wait and see." She saw his eyes widen and realized what she had just said. She covered her mouth and looked away, blushing in embarrassment.
"It's alright, Katara. I understand what you meant. We all will have to wait and see."
She stilled seemed flustered, so Aang tried a different approach to calm her down.
"Speaking of hair, I really like yours down like it is right now," he said smoothly as he ran his hands through her dark hair.
"You like it how it is now? It's everywhere. I haven't even brushed it this morning." She said as she removed his hands.
"I think you look beautiful anyway," he said smiling.
She blushed before laughing and tickling his stomach. The two dropped their conversation and resumed playing.
The three teenagers made their way down the crowded cobblestone avenues of Upper Ba Sing Se as they returned home. Sokka sighed as he carried two large bags in his arms. Suki held the other two other bags, while Toph seemed content not to carry any at all.
"So Sokka, how do you feel about your sister dating Twinkletoes?" Toph asked the boy as he rounded the corner to a less crowded street. She was hoping to strike a nerve, however Sokka just smiled back at her.
"You know what, if they're happy, then I'm happy," said Sokka.
"That's very sweet of you Sokka," said Suki coquettishly.
They attempted to kiss, but the bags of supplies prevented them from doing so.
"Ugh, do you guys always have to be so mushy," Toph complained.
Sokka smirked as he looked back to the blind earthbender.
"I can't help it. She's just so… mushable."
Suki shot him a weird look as Toph burst into laughter.
"Mush-able? Wow, I'm sure Powderpuff really loved that, Meatbrain," Toph teased. Suki frowned at hearing her unwanted nickname, but refrained from responding to Toph's taunting.
The group reached the tree-covered street that led to their house. Suki smiled contently as she smelled the scent of flowers in the mild wind. She loved living in their apartment. Ba Sing Se was nothing like the village on Kyoshi Island, but she felt it was her home now as well. The other warriors had returned home but would regroup in Ba Sing Se in a few weeks. Suki missed them dearly, but she had become accustomed to living with the gang over the past few months. Sokka and the others were her family too, and she was unsure of what she was going to do in the future. She snapped out of her thoughts as they reached the house.
"I feel a lot of movement coming from inside," Toph said as they drew nearer. Laughter poured audible from the open windows.
"What are they doing?" Sokka asked himself out loud as he climbed the stairs, followed by Suki and Toph.
He attempted to use his foot to slide the door open but it would not budge.
"Toph will you get the door, my hands are-" Sokka began, but that was all he could get out.
The front door flew open and two figures jolted out and collided with him, causing the group to topple backwards into the street. The items from the bags spewed across the lane as shocked nobles gasped at the scene. A woman covered her child's eyes from seeing the attire of the Avatar and Katara. Aang lay on top of a very stunned Sokka while Katara, Suki, and Toph were sprawled out beside them.
Aang sat up and rubbed the back off his head.
"Uh, hi Sokka. How was your morning?"
I bet that would be a very awkward situation. You will have to wait a chapter for the date. Please feel free to review... why do I always say that?