Sorry, short chapter. But it's full of juicy dramas.

Enjoy.


Chapter 8: Yue, bless me

Zuko sat at the table, directly across from Aang. Zuko knew what was wrong now, and it made him sick to think of.

"So, Aang." Zuko leaned forward, channeling all his attention to Aang, who was previously pouring Tiel a warm cup of tea.

"Yeah Zuko?

"How have you and Katara been?"

Aang stuttered and rubbed his head, "Good I guess." Zuko couldn't help but scream Liar in his head.

"So, you two are still together?"

"Um, yeah…" Aang reached for a roll, clearly trying to act casual, trying to shift the attention.

"You… love her?"

Liar, "Yeah, I guess."

"Dude, why are you asking so many questions about my sister? It's kinda weird." Others around the table were becoming interested, curious.

"Yeah Zuko, what's the matter with you?"

"Sokka…" Suki's voice was quiet, barely heard.

"I'm just looking out for her. Don't want her to get hurt."

Aang was silent, but Sokka was not, "What the hell are you talking about? There's nothing wrong with Katara."

"Sokka!" Everyone stopped to look at Suki who had turned bright red. Her features embarrassed and scared.

"Suki, what's wrong?"

"Get Katara." Rapidly her face was growing more and more pale.

"Suki, what's wrong?"

Sokka gripped her by the shoulders, the room had gone silent, focused on the woman who offered just one word, "Baby."

Without another word Sokka got up and ran, as fast as he could. Uncle Iroh stood and took the small girl by the hand. "Come now, let's get you to a bed, you will need rest."

Iroh took her by the hand and helped her to her feet, it only took a few seconds though before she was doubled over in pain.


Sokka sat anxiously on the floor outside the door. He had barely managed to stop moving, how long did this usually take? It had been 9 months but this last few minutes were the absolute longest. Would they both be alright? Would anything bad happen? He couldn't lose Suki, he'd already lost one love, he couldn't do it again.

Suki.

Suki….

Suki…..

Just then he heard it, a cry that echoed through the halls. It stopped his heartbeat, and chilled his bones. It was alive, the baby lived. Moisture filled Sokka's eyes, he was a father. His baby lived. All he needed now was…

Katara walked out, her formal gown covered in blood and Agni only knows what else. It was ruined. Her loose hair was pulled back into a bun, keeping it out of her face. Her face was long, and grim, "Sokka…"

"No." His blood ran cold as he shoved Katara aside. Rushing into the room Sokka couldn't speak, the words were frozen in his throat. On the other hand Suki smiled up at him, clearly exhausted.

"Suki—" He stepped forward a single step, then looked in her arms, a small bundle was wrapped, nestled safely there.

Katara rested her hand on Sokka's shoulder, supportively.

"What is it?" His voice was deep, quiet.

"She's a girl. But Sokka, there's something you should see." Suki's voice was weak, but it demanded his attention.

"What is it?" He stepped forward, kneeling by the bed, his eyes looked down to the small girl.

Katara spoke from the back of the room, being sure to keep the air hushed. "—Yue"

"What? I don't understa—"

Suki pulled away the blanket covering the bundle, sleeping in her arms the little girl stopped Sokka's heart again. Her skin was the color of honey, her hair, snow white like the moon.

Sokka knew now what Katara meant, "Yue…" He held his arms out, "Can I?" Suki smiled and nodded, handing the precious thing to Sokka. He couldn't believe what he was seeing, his first love, his Yue was here in his arms again. How did this happen? "She's beautiful, but I don't understand.. how—?"

"I don't understand how," Katara sat on the very corner of the bed, careful not to disturb anyone, "but when I held her I felt the moon. It's like a little piece sat inside her, in her soul. They say before a baby is born they pass through the spirit world, it's where they get their soul… Maybe…"

"Where did you learn so much about the spirit world?" The rest of the group had channeled into the room, witnessing the beauty.

"I've lived with Aang for over five years, it's almost in my job description to know about it." Katara stood back and smiled, it was perfect, beautiful. Her brother deserved the best, and from all that had happened to him he earned it. She was so happy for him it made her want to cry. About a year ago Aang had stopped visiting her room, stopped trying, so Katara had resigned herself to live without a baby of her own.

"Tiel!" Katara turned to the sound of Aang's voice as the other air bender hit the ground.

"Quick, get her to a bed" Katara rubbed her head preparing for another battle. One thing they never explained, when the body is wounded a healer fights with the will of the person.

Katara walked to her side and coated her hands in the glowing water, with a cool breath she rested it on the girl's forehead. "She's fine, she just fainted." With a small smile Katara ushered everyone out of the room, including Sokka, "Come on, let's let them rest." Katara smiled gently turning once back to the girl. Something was off inside her. Something wasn't right. Once everyone had left the room Katara turned, her brow furrowed as she walked back to the unconscious air bender.

"Congratulations." Zuko clapped his hand on Sokka's shoulder.

"She's beautiful…" Sokka collapsed backwards against a wall, shocked of the events that just unfolded. Yue, she had told him she'd always be with him. He had no idea… She was the first woman he loved. Yue..

Katara walked out of the room, closing the door quietly. "I just checked on her, she's fine but there's something…"

"What's wrong Katara?"

She shook her head, remembering what she felt in the young air bender, "She's fine, she's just…" It almost hurt Katara to say the words, but she had to, "She's pregnant. She's going to have a baby."

"Tiel's…. baby?" Aang's eyes had gone the size of saucers as he backed against a wall.

Katara on the other hand rubbed her forehead, "I just don't understand, I didn't know she was with anyone… She's been at my side when ever she's—" Katara stopped, her heart stopped, her eyes fixed on Aang. She was always at his side when she wasn't with her.

"Uh, Katara, I think now's a good time to tell you something."