Here is Chapter Five….

Chapter Five: In Which There is More Tears and Drama

Katara and Kisho spent the rest of the day outside, just talking. It was like yesterday had never happened. Which was a good thing and a bad one. It was good because it took Kataras mind off her whole situation with Aang. But for the same reason it was a bad thing. Everything that was going on in her life had a double meaning and she hated it.

Why does everything have to be so complicated? I mean I didn't even do anything to deserve this confusion…did I? This sucks. I love Aang, so much, but Suki's right, the chance of Aang coming back is like slim to none. I should just move on and be happy with Kisho…even though I cant talk to him like I can talk to Aang, he still understands a small part of me.

Her frustration at the world showed on her face, but Kisho didn't want to bring it up, in case it hit a nerve or something. The warrior honestly did love her, he just didn't know if that was enough.

How can I ever compare to the Avatar? He's so much greater than I…he defeated ex-freaking Firelord Ozai, during Sozins comet no less. I'm a mere peasant, I don't deserve Katara, not one bit. But yet she still came back to me.

His thoughts were interrupted by Katara.

"Kisho?"

"Yes?"

"Don't ever leave me ok?" She sounded worried, and her hand squeezed his a little harder, as if she was afraid that he would just take off.

"Okay."

"Promise?"

"I promise, I will never leave you. Unless you don't want me around anymore."

"I never want you to leave." Her voice quavered.

"Okay." His lips brushed her forehead lightly.

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Somewhere in the Fire Nation:

Aang stopped, he was tired and hungry so he decided to stop at a small Fire Nation village and refuel. Across from the tea shop he stopped at was a small trinket store.

I should stop and get Katara something. What would she like…? Maybe a small charm for her anklet?

The Avatar wandered the store for several minutes, totally clueless.

"Can I help you find something, sir?" A soft voice came from the back of the store.

"Actually yes, I'm looking for a gift for a friend of mine…" He looked up to see the face of the voice and his voice trailed off. It was On Ji, the pretty Fire Nation girl he had met while attending school there. "On Ji? Is that you?"

"Kuzon? Er...Avatar Aang?" She smiled.

"It is you! I haven't seen you in forever! Is this your little shop?" Before she got a chance to answer a shriek came from outside the store.

"Someone help! Please!"

"I'm going to see what's going on. Stay right here." Aang rushed out of the store. Outside several buildings were on fire and others were catching fire. He went immediately to work, putting out the smaller ones first. At last all the fires were out, except for the big one that had started it all. Adrenaline pumped through the teen's veins as he used a mix of water and air bending to control the fire.

"WE ARE NOT AFRAID OF YOU BENDERS! EVENTUALLY WE SHALL RULE THE WORLD, AND YOU WILL BE OUR SLAVES!" A voice boomed throughout the entire village. In fact, it wasn't just the village that heard it, the entire WORLD heard it. Attacks had been staged throughout the world. The same voice echoed everywhere shouting the same message. As quickly as it had started it ended.

"Did anyone see or hear anything before the fires started?" Aang shouted, his voice was quiet compared to the mysterious voice.

"I didn't. One minute I'm planting flowers in front of my house, the next my house is up in flames. It happened spontaneously." One villager spoke up, and then another, and another. All of their stories were basically the same, they were doing something and there was no hint of a fire, then something just erupted in flames.

"Okay okay! Is anyone injured or dead?"

"No sir. Everyone is okay."

"Alright."

Did I cause this? Is it my fault that this town was attacked?

"Are you going to stay and protect us, Avatar Aang?" A small girl with large brown eyes looked up at him. He picked her up and smiled sadly.

"I'm sorry. But I can't stay. I have to go back home."

"Will you come and visit?"

"Of course." And with that he put down the girl and left the village. Aang took note of where the village was in order to tell Zuko.

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Katara was sitting on her bed, breathing hard and completely terrified. A knock on her door scared her half to death.

"Katara! Are you okay? Oof!"

"Move! She's my sister! Katara! Come out right now! We need to go to Zuko's chambers right away."

"Sokka? Kisho? I'm totally fine, just really scared. I'll be out in a minute." She slipped out of bed and put on her Water Tribe clothes. When she opened her door to her room she was engulfed in a hug.

"I'm so glad you're safe." Kisho mumbled into her hair.

"I'm glad you're safe too." She kissed him tenderly.

"Yeah, yeah. We are all glad that everyone's okay. Now let's get to Zukos." Sokka pulled his little sister away from Kisho and down the hallway towards the council room.

"Sokka, do you have any idea what just happened?"

"No idea. But I'm guessing it had to do with the rebellion. The last known attack was when Aang, um, you know." He didn't know if it was still a tender subject.

"Yeah." She sighed at his name.

"Anyways Zuko called an emergency council meeting. He told me to find everyone he could. We are stopping by Suki and Ty Lee's room on the way there." Sokka walked quickly, stopping at his fiancés room first, then Ty Lee's. They were the first ones to arrive at the council room, besides the Firelord and Lady.

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Aang arrived at the palace an hour after the attack on the village. He raced through the halls trying to find Zuko or Mai, or someone. He stopped a servant in the hallway and she told him that everyone was meeting in the council room for an emergency war council.

"Thanks!" He shouted as he dashed to the council room. He banged on the door until someone answered.

"Aang?"

"Sokka?"

"You're awake! When? I mean how long?"

"Um…several days. I kind of took off right after I woke up. I needed some space to digest everything."

If its not the complete truth its not a lie, right?

Sokka gave his best friend a tight hug before shouting into the room, "Hey everyone! Aangs back!" A flurry of footsteps responded. Then Aang was smothered in hugs.

"Aang we missed you!"

"Nice to hear you walking again Twinkle Toes."

"Hey."

"You're awake! That's great!" Everyone congratulated him, everyone except Katara. She just stood at the back of the crowd, silent. Finally everyone let go and moved back into the room. Aang just stood there, facing Katara.

"Um, hey." He said awkwardly.

"Hi." She looked at her feet.

"Listen I'm really sorry about what happened. It was just a lot to take in at once…"

"Save it. I don't care." Her voice was cold and emotionless.

Lie. I care too much.

"But I'm really honestly, truly sorry. Please forgive me?"

"I don't want to hear it. You sicken me."

Lie. I still love you.

"Please…"

"Whatever. Just leave me alone. I never want to speak to you again."

Lie. I'm sorry too Aang, but I just can't let what happened go. You hurt me.

"Fine. Whatever you want." His voice was filled with hurt.

Please Katara! Forgive me. I love you, I didn't mean to hurt you. It was an accident. He mentally pleaded with her. She didn't seem to get the message because she walked away and took her place in-between Sokka and Kisho.

What is he doing here? He's not part of the council…is he? Whatever, I don't care about them anymore.

Aang strode in, head high and took his rightful place, with Toph on his left and Zuko on his right. A low hum was going through the room.

"Quiet everyone! I now call this meeting to order!" Zuko ordered. He stood up and started speaking about the incident that had just occurred a couple hours ago.

So it wasn't just On Ji's village, it was everywhere. Aang thought

The council went on until mid-evening. Everyone was walking out.

"Aang! Wait up for a sec would you?" Sokka called.

"What's up Sokka?"

"Well two things. One: Suki and I are getting married!"

"Congrats! When's the wedding?"

"Two weeks. We tried to hold it off as long as we could, in the hopes that you would wake up, and guess what! You did!" His laughed at his own joke.

"Haha. So what's the second thing?"

"I want you to be my best man in the wedding. I know its like really short notice and all…but you are my best friend."

"Sokka I would be honored to be your best man!"

"Thanks so much! I'll come by later and fill you in on all the details."

"Okay. Well I got to go the other direction…so see you later!"

"Bye!" The two parted ways. Aang went down the hallway to where Kataras room was. He knocked softly on the door.

"Come in." He pushed the door open. There sat the only woman he had ever loved, Katara.

"Please, just give me five minutes okay? I really want to talk to you." She didn't respond so he took that as a yes and continued. "So you remember when Zuko and Mai got married? Well that night, before we got attacked I was going to tell you something very important. I was going to tell you that I loved you. But then we were attacked and everything changed. when I woke up I went to go find you to tell you that, but when I saw you kissing him I got really upset and overreacted. And I'm really sorry about that. Everything I said wasn't me, well it was me, but I was angry and hurt. I didn't mean any of it. Can you give me a second chance?"

"Aang, listen. I'm with Kisho now. I can't just drop everything for you. He will always be there for me, and…"

"You don't know if I will be." He finished her sentence sadly. There was one last thing he could try to win her back…Aang quickly moved closer to her and pressed his lips against hers. She protested and tried to push him off of her, but the effort was only halfhearted.

No, no, no! This can't be happening. He's just trying to… Her thoughts faded as she melted into the kiss. It was quick and passionate. The Avatar hoped his point had gotten across to her. When he looked into her eyes all he saw was a mask.

"Aang, I can't be with you, I'm sorry." She pushed him past him and walked down the hall.

Well…if that didn't change her mind I guess she really does love Kisho.

Aang wiped the hot, wet, tears from his eyes and walked out of the room.

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