Chapter 6

The next few days went by in a whirl; Sokka was seen walking around the palace with Suki on his arm, and a huge smile on his face, caused by talking to his father and negotiating a move to Kyoshi Island; Aang had regaled to his friends his adventures from the last year; Toph told of her successes in starting a metalbending school, and Katara and Zuko told of their triumphs with opening trade channels between the nations.

A week after the celebrations, the friends found themselves being split again, although, with a promise from each of them to visit more often. Sokka, Suki and Toph were the first to leave, and the six friends made their way to the docks.

"I guess this is it then. Team Avatar, spread all over the world again" said Sokka

Katara pulled him into a hug, "Be careful, big brother"

"I will, little sister"

She released him and pulled Suki in,

"Don't let him do anything stupid"

"Like I could stop him if I tried" The girls laughed and pulled away from each other.

Toph pulled Katara to her and whispered in her ear, "Take a chance Sugar Queen"

Katara squeezed the younger girl and pulled away.

The three departees turned and headed towards the boat, and Aang, Katara and Zuko stood and waved until the boat was out of sight.

"Aang, when are you leaving?" Zuko asked

"Later tonight, if I may be so bold to ask to stay for dinner"

Zuko laughed, "I would not be so dim as to deny the Avatar his dinner"

The three friends headed back to the palace.

Dinner passed without incident, and before the teens knew it, they were outside in the courtyard. Aang stood at the top of the stairs talking to Zuko, while Katara said her goodbyes to Appa and Momo;

"The last time we stood here before last week, you became Fire Lord"

"It seems like no time at all since then; I can't believe a whole year has passed. But at other times, I wish it would slow down, so I could have some more time to myself to just be a teenager. Did you hear my council going on about 'securing my throne'?"

"I did, one councilman was going on about duty versus love, and how you are too driven by your heart. Which I agree with, but it's not a bad thing Zuko"

"What..."

"Honestly, Toph isn't the only one who knows the ancient earthbending techniques...and she has a big mouth anyway"

"But, huh, what..."

"I thought you weren't dim Zuko. It is obvious by your heartbeat that you like Katara"

"Of course I like her, she's my best friend, and we've told each other everything over the last year"

"Not everything, neither of you has told the other how you feel"

"She..."

"She does" Aang smiled at his friend, "I'm gonna say to you what Toph said to her, take a chance"

Zuko just smiled at his younger friend, and each then looked towards the girl ascending the stairs. Katara pulled Aang into a hug;

"Be careful, and write more often"

"I will Katara, don't worry, and take Toph's advice"

Katara released Aang and looked quite shocked, but quickly recovered herself. Zuko then pulled Aang into a hug, before the younger boy descended the stairs and mounted his sky bison. The animal let out his booming roar, Aang waved a final goodbye, Momo jumped onto his head, and the three companions rose into the air. The Fire Lord and his best friend waved at the last airbender as he flew into the distance.

A/N Hi, another filler chapter, but I really promise this time, the next chapter, everything happens. Please read, favourite, follow and review :D