Author's Note: I am updating once again tonight! I hope you liked the first chapter and are ready for the second. Oh and be warned Aang doesn't come in until the third or fourth chapter though I am in a really..."writy" mood so I may be able to get him in. Sorry if you don't like the point of view changing every chapter or so but I think it is a good idea. Plus the hawk couldn't have reached them that fast.

Chapter Two: Last Gaze

Katara's Point of View

(This takes place before Sokka comes in)

The woman were scrambled around me, whispering words of comfort that I did not hear. I was squeezing Toph's hand so tightly I think she was wincing. She had relieved this duty of Suki when she arrived and I saw the horrid marks my nails and grip had left on her hand so I couldn't imagine what Toph's hand looked like.

I gazed at her with apology in my eyes, she shrugged and trying to disguise her feelings, but her pained expression told me she was worried for me. I mouthed his name, the person I wanted most by my side but dreaded most walking in and seeing me during this time. "Aang?" Suki shook her head, her face full of fear, worry, pity, regret, and anger. I could tell she thought Aang never should have left for the fire nation.

I had been the one to persuade him to go. I had reminded him that the baby wasn't due for two and a half weeks and that the baby had waited this long, he can wait until his father returns to welcome him. He had given me that weak smile that told me he would go if I wanted him to and he did. He promised me that he would be back before the baby was due even if he had to bind Zuko in chains. I knew on this one occasion he had been serious.

I felt a little relieved when I watched him fly away on Appa for I was a little irked at the fact that he was very protective and no one dared to test him,not even Sokka. There are a few downsides to being the avatar's wife, especially Avatar Aang.

I had decided to hide it from him for a little while, or at least as long as I could. I had expected about three months before he went all extra protecctive. I told Toph, Suki, Sokka, Zuko, and my father of course but I did not tell Aang. I knew that the baby would be one of the best things to happen in a while and be all the much better for Aang but I just couldn't bring myself to face his overprotective state.

Of course, being Aang and all, I didn't get nearly as long as I had hoped for. I could tell the way his eyebrows furrowed the day I invited Toph to come he knew something was up, and her sly smile did not help. I sent a hawk to Zuko and I saw him watching me, but I didn't know how long he had stood there. One day the baby kicked and I winced at dinner. Suki quickly stood up and then saw my frantic expression as my eyes darted to Aang and back. She coughed and said "need some fresh air," then walked out. I followed quickly in pursuit to avoid Aang's stare, mixed with worry and suspicion.

The next day he cornered Sokka while ice-fishing and asked what was wrong with me. My dear older brother grew nervous and responded with an answer that gave me away. He said... "Ummm...you...may...you might...a...Katara...could...you may be a father!" He burst out after alot of stammering.

I had been watching form above, doing laundry, and I saw his gaze dart directly to me and back. His eyes on the ground below he whispered something that I could just hear. "How long? How long have you known? How long has she known?" He asked, he voice scaring me. "About a month and a half." Sokka had stumbled out. This time Aang looked at me with anger in his eyes. I ran to the house and into our room, confused and shaken with the anger I saw in my usually calm husband's eyes. I heard him come in, not bothering to step quietly right now. He came into the room his hands shaking a little. I bit my lip, readying myself to defend. He sat down beside me and sighed, letting his anger out.

"Why did you not tell me Katara?" He asked, and my defense fell like slush at his tone.

"I didn't want you to get really excited and protective of me. I can handle myself." I responding halfheartedly, not even fighting.

He just sighed again and hugged me. I leaned my head against his shoulder and mumured an apology.

"It's alright so let me ask am I going to be a father?" He asked, his eyes bright again.

I smiled and nodded admiring his ability to forgive so well. That night I felt happier, and I had to remember to thank Sokka for telling Aang.

I gritted my teeth as another wave of pain hit. Why was remembering this now? Then Suki gave a cry of suprise and the pain dulled. Was it over? The question must have been written on my face because one of the village women nodded and pressed a cool cloth to my head. I laid my head down and rested my eyes, not falling asleep. I listened for the cry of a baby, my baby...but none came. Was my child gone? After everything, did he leave as fast as my mother? Oh no what would I tell Aang. He'll be depressed enough that he missed his birth, but now his death.

Despite my weariness I sat up and held my arms. "Can I see my son?" I asked.

"No." One of the women said, but then she looked at me and said... "But you can see your daughter."

I smiled as she was laid in my arms, and they laid me back down.

"We had a boy's name picked out for you but now I see Kopu Zu won't exactly work. But I have an idea."

She was beautiful, and perfect, and I knew that her father would be proud. He will be proud. I reminded myself.

I turned to Toph and asked her something. "Toph do you want to be godmother? Aang and I agreed there would be no better person though we were cotemplating Zuko."

She flashed me a smile and responded. "Yah that could be fun. Maybe if I'm lucky she will turn out to be a earthbender because of Aang. Then I can train her and we can give Zuko's prince a run for his money."

I laughed and laid her godchild in her arms. "Sorry Toph but most likely our little one is going to turn out a waterbender."

She stuck out her tounge and replied. "Fine you can be a waterbender but the next one gets earth got it?" She said, talking both to me and the baby.

I laughed but said. "After this Toph I don't think we're getting another baby, but maybe she will have all the elements like her dad, don't get your hopes high on that one. Or you could have your own kids."

She shrugged and said. "I will have kids when you fly. And no getting Aang to do that!" She warned.

I tried to laugh but all that came out was a cough. I suddenly felt weaker than I ever had. Blood pounded in my ears and my vision blurred. Pain swooped in quickly and viciously attacked my body. The women ran forward but I knew I would be gone before they could help. I looked at Suki and whispered the child's name and a good-bye for everyone and especially Aang. Then in one swift flow, my energy was gone and my life following swiftly. The last thing I heard was my child's shrill cry.

Author's Note: Sorry about how they may seem a little out ofcharacter. Hope you enjoyed chapter two! Please read and review! Sorry it's so long!