Okay, so I was going to drag these out over the next few days, but I'm tired and I'm going to post them now

ATLA and LOK created by Bryke

The Avatar's Birthday parts 3, 4 & 5

The Avatar's Secret

Aang was looking for Katara when he ran into Kya. "Dad, are you alright?" she asked noticing he was walking slightly bent over.

"Oh, I'll be fine as soon as I find Katara. Have you seen her?"

"She's still back at the dorms with the girls changing and getting her hair braided." she took him by the arm "Is your back hurting?"

"Yeah, it is." he admitted as his daughter walked him over to a bench and helped him sit down.

"Why don't you let me heal it?" she said walking behind her father and kneeling down.

He sighed "Yes, I'd appreciate it."

She drew some water from her pouch and pressed it to his back. She gasped "Dad? Wh-what's going on? This doesn't feel right."

"Gee, I don't know. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I had lightning run through my body." he said casually.

"So has Zuko and he doesn't feel like this. You feel…old."

Aang sighed again "Kya, I am old."

Then it all came to her. This was the reason he only let Katara heal him, the reason she had started traveling with him again. It was easy to forget by looking at him that Aang was well over one hundred years old, but his insides told the story. "Dad, why didn't you tell us?" Kya asked as she finished up.

He stood and stretched "Because of that. I don't want you kids to worry about me. I'm okay." he put his hand on her shoulder "Your mom takes good care of me," he smiled "she always has."

"But Dad-"

"Look Ky, I'm fine. I have some aches and pains sometimes, but a little healing session and I feel great. Don't worry about me… and don't tell your brothers."

"But Dad I-"

"Kya please. It's okay." he said and he walked back toward the beach.

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The Spar

The teams stood across from each other on the beach. Tenzin looked across at Pema who was looking especially nice. She was wearing a shirt that revealed her stomach and a very form fitting pair of capris she had obviously borrowed from Ama. He smiled at her when she noticed that he was looking at her. She folded her arms across her chest and turned her back.

Zana went to Pema and said quietly "I knew he was handsome, but did you see that body? You are one lucky girl."

Pema did her best to hide her blush. Her hands had wandered inside his robes quite a few times, but they had never gone to the point of removing any clothing. His body was awesome, all broad shoulders and lean, very defined muscles. For a second she wondered what was under the loose pants he was wearing then she shook it off and reminded herself that she had a point to prove.

"Okay." Aang called out as he stepped into the middle "Regular rules apply. Practice weapons only. No aiming for the head. Let's do our best not to injure each other and, of course, no Avatar State for me. Did I miss anything?"

Zarra stepped forward "Can I add something to that Avatar Aang?"

"I don't see why not."

She looked directly at Zana and Pema "No chi-blocking."

Everyone, especially Tenzin looked at Pema and Zana with wide eyes "The same goes for you." Pema called back.

Aang laughed "I guess Ty Lee taught you well. Okay, is there anything else?" nobody said anything "Alright." he turned to his son-in-law who was at a safe distance with the children and a group of acolytes who liked to watch the spar "Heng, on your word."

"Okay you guys. On the count of three. One...two…THREE."

And everyone was off. Although the test was for Keahi and Avani, Tenzin knew that he had three women out to get him. He tried to avoid them, but his sister and her best friend made a bee line straight at him. He blasted air at then, jumped and dodged, but he couldn't help but wonder where Pema was.

All of a sudden, he saw a small hand land on Kyu's shoulder and Pema flipped over his head and landed right in front of him. Before Tenzin could breathe, Pema's leg swept him and she stood over him with a smirk "Get him ladies." she said as Kya and Ursa appeared over him.

"Hey baby bro." Kya said as she froze his hands and feet to the ground.

Then Ursa leaned over and gave him a sadistic smile "Okay" he said nervously "Okay, I was wrong." he pleaded as Ursa raised her finger "Look. I won't spin the kids anymore. I give my word." he pleaded. Ursa let a small spark dance on the tip of her finger "And Pema, I was wrong to think you couldn't handle yourself, I didn't know."

"Oh." Kya said looking at Pema "so that's what he did. Your mouth is always getting you in trouble. Let me fix that."

Tenzin tried to call out for his brother, but Kya froze his mouth shut. Pema felt bad for him. All of a sudden big, strong Tenzin was a little boy being tortured by his big sister and her friend. She flinched when Ursa pressed a small shock to Tenzin's stomach and he groaned. Pema was relieved when Bumi slid in and broke the ice from his hand.

Tenzin blew out a gust of wind blowing the woman back. All three landed safely thanks to years of training. Bumi and Tenzin looked on in was as Pema landed on one hand and then went into a split.

Bumi's eyes stretched "That's one hell of a woman you got there Bro."

Tenzin looked on with the same look on his face "I know."

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After ten minutes, the spar was over. There were bumps, bruises, and sore muscles, but in the end Avani and Keahi had proven themselves. Kya looked on as her parents headed to the water. She couldn't help but feel a pang in her heart knowing that her father was starting to feel all of his one hundred sixty five years.

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The Meditation Pavilion

The sun was setting. Zarra and Zana had gone back on the ferry, but Tenzin had asked Pema to stay behind. He told her he wanted to show her something on the island that was very important to him.

As they went down the path he said "This is it."

She looked around the large gazebo "This is nice. What is it for?" she asked walking to the other side.

"This is the meditation pavilion." he answered "This place has been very important to me. I've made many decisions here."

Pema stood on the other side and looked out over the waster "It's a beautiful view." she turned to see him walking towards her "And it's so peaceful.

Tenzin wrapped her in his arms "Yes, it is. Pema, there's something I need to tell you."

She smoothed the front of his robes "What is it Tenzin?"

"When we first went to Yu Dao and I told you about my meeting with Jampa, I didn't tell you the whole story." she looked at him "You see, Jampa had a message for me also."

"Oh, and what was that?"

"He told me 'Your soul mate is here, but she is not ready for you yet. Be patient, she will come to you and your life together will be wonderful."

Pema's eyes stretched at his words. She finally fully understood her own message "He told you that?"

"Yes. And you did come to me, and my life has been wonderful ever since." he kissed her lips softly "I love you and I'd like the rest of my life to be as wonderful as it is now. Pema, will you marry me?"

She just looked at him. His eyes were serious and soft and a nervous smile was on his lips. For a second she forgot to breath "Tenzin, I-" she wanted to say something poignant and special, but the words didn't come to her. All she could say was a breathless "yes."

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They came down from the pavilion, his arm around her, them cooing at each other. Pema noticed a crowd at the end of the walkway with the Avatar, the water bender and her Uncle Lee at its center. Pema slowed down at the site of her fiancé's family "Tenzin, what's going on?" she asked.

"They're waiting to find out what you said." he answered with a smile.

"They all knew?" she asked.

"Yes, I told them days ago."

"Well then it's a good thing I said yes." she said as she tipped up to kiss him on the cheek.

"She said yes." Toph said and a huge cheer went up.

When they emerged from the path they were enveloped by family "Congratulations son." Aang said as he hugged Tenzin.

"Uncle Lee. You knew too?" Pema asked as her uncle embraced her.

He smiled "Avatar Aang told me this morning."

More hugs and kisses were given and the celebration continued far into the night. Six months later they were married in Yangchen's Oasis surrounded by their family and closest friends.