A/N: Aurgh words were SO not working with me today which is such a big shame because this is the LAST chapter of the story and I really wanted it to be good, but if I played around with it any longer then I don't think I would've uploaded it any time this year. So I'm sorry in advance that this probably isn't one of the best chapters I've written, but I do hope it's sweet enough to overlook the glaringly painful errors and patchy writing. And it turned out to be a long chapter too, so that's a bonus! Well, enjoy?
4 months later...
Aang's POV:
I stare deeply at my reflection in the mirror. Gone is the tired face and black bags around my eyes, replaced with a bright and hopeful look for the future. My almost stick thin appearance has given way to a healthier and plumper stature as I fix my ceremonial robes. 'I can't believe it's already been over a year since the Snipers have been put away. Things have been strangely, but pleasantly peaceful since their fall.' I grab Gyatso's pendent off the side table and clutch it tightly. 'If only you were here to see how far I've come and what I've done. Today, especially, I wish you were here more than ever.' A light tap-tap breaks me out of my thoughts and I turn towards the opening door to find Sokka sticking his head around it.
"Hey, got a few minutes?" The warrior asks as he pushes open the door until he can step through and into the room.
"Of course." I say with a warm smile and drop the hand that holds the pendent to my side.
"Soooo it's the big day! Are you ready?" Sokka inquires with an enthusiastic grin.
"I guess? I'm really excited. It feels like it's taken forever for Katara and I to plan this and now it's finally happening. The two of us getting married, it's like this surreal dream." I reply, then with a sigh I take a seat on the edge of the bed. "I just hope I'm good enough for her. After everything, I'm scared that my past will catch up with me, what if someone tries to hurt her? What if I hurt her? What if I...die soon?" I ramble anxiously as I chew my bottom lip. I watch as Sokka's eyes widen a fraction before he crosses the room and takes a seat beside me.
"Hey hey hey, it's alright. Katara is strong enough to take care of herself remember? I'm more worried about her hurting you." The ponytailed warrior teases, but I can't bring myself to join in with his laughter and soon his eyes become serious. "You know I came in here with the intention of giving you this whole big brother speech about taking care of my sister, but I can see that I don't need to do that because you're torturing yourself about it." I frown upon hearing this and Sokka must've guessed what's running through my head as he waves his arms in front of him in a hasty manner. "Not that I don't think you'll hurt her on anything! Just, you know it's a typical older sibling tradition to say to the groom. Honestly? I couldn't think of a better person for Katara to spend her life with. And I'm...I'm really honoured that you'll be my brother-in-law." I feel my eyes misting up at Sokka's heartfelt confession and I sling an arm around his shoulders.
"Thanks Sokka. I couldn't be more grateful to be a part of your family. You and Katara have made me feel so welcomed since I left the iceberg. I don't what I would've done without you both." I utter sincerely.
"Well you would've defeated Ozai eventually, you know after you got bored of riding on elephant koi fish and all those other strange animals." This time I do laugh at the joke, recalling my youthful ambition for riding animals. "But seriously Aang, don't worry. The two of you can face anything. You're the perfect match for each other and in terms of the whole dying thing...well, it's like you told me; there's no point worrying about something that you can't change. Just take it in your stride and enjoy each moment as it comes." I raise a sceptical eyebrow at the non-bender.
"I'm pretty sure I didn't say that." I recall dubiously, earning me a snort from the Water Tribe man.
"Yeah, no you're right. Your words were too lengthy and philosophical, so I thought to change it up a bit, Sokka style!" I bark out a laugh at the honest response and elbow Sokka in the bicep.
"Hey! I thought what I said was very sensitive, thank you very much." I mumble, appearing miffed, but my eyes gleam at the welcome banter.
"Yeah, yeah." The warrior echoes with an eye roll and with a clap of his hands, he gets to his feet. "Well I guess I'll see you outside for the ceremony. Good luck and welcome to the Water Tribe family." Sokka voices with a wide smile and claps my shoulder. I get to my feet and return the gesture.
"And welcome to the Air Nomad family." I echo back. I watch as Sokka stills for a moment, before his whole face softens at the words.
"It's an honour." Comes the sincere words as the pony-tailed warrior waves a hand as he exits the door. I watch him go and exhale softly as the anxiety from earlier begins to fade away. I look back down to stare at the pendent in my hands as memories of playing with it while I was a child fill my head. A knock at the door prompts me to look up to find Zuko at the doorway.
"Hey Zuko." I greet, feeling pleased to see the serenity in his face instead of the former serious expression that I've grown accustomed to.
"Hey Aang. I wanted to wish you good luck and congratulations in advance. I'm really happy for you. I always knew you and Katara were meant to be, especially after Katara threatened me that one time." I widen my eyes at the last statement.
"Katara did what?!" I voice loudly, earning an embarrassed gaze from the Firebender.
"Yeah I suppose I never told you about that did I? It was when I first joined you guys at the Western Air Temple where Katara paid me a little visit. I'll admit it was pretty scary to see her so protective of you and yet I guess it's sweet now?" I chuckle, as a sense of warmth floods through me at the knowledge of Katara's protectiveness.
"Yeah that does sound like something Katara would do." I agree with a fond smile. My attention is diverted to the Zuko's fingers as he taps them against his bicep.
"So, are you nervous?" The Firelord asks, as his amber eyes gaze at me. I purse my lips in thought.
"Of the crowds? Yes. Of Katara? Maybe?" I answer meekly, eliciting a surprised chuckle from the young adult.
"Katara's hardly someone to be nervous of. You're getting married to her today, remember?" I narrow my eyes at Zuko's teasing.
"Of course I know that! I just feel like a 12 year old again when I'm around her." I confess as a light pink hue dusts my cheeks in embarrassment.
"Aang, that's normal. Loving someone fills a person with so many strong emotions, so you're bound to get a tongue-tied or a little nervous, but remember: Katara became your best friend before she became your fiancé...or erm soon to be wife." The Firebender states and I blink twice at the unexpected words of wisdom.
"You're right Zuko. I guess I forgot about that. Thanks." I voice gratefully as I shoot a warm smile at my Sifu.
"Don't mention it. And ignore the crowds. This is your day and Katara's. Sokka, Toph and I will all be in the front row for moral support, but I know you won't need us because Katara will be right by your side anyway." I feel my eyes tearing up at Zuko's sincere reassurance and crossing the room I take the Firebender by surprise when I wrap my arms around him in a hug.
"Thank you Zuko. For everything. You were the only one who didn't give up on me despite the number of times I pushed you away. I don't what I would've done if I didn't have a friend like you." I admit in a whisper as I press my face against his shoulder. I feel his arms wrap around me, as his steady hands clasp my back.
"Hey, you never gave up on me. The least I could do was return the favour. And...I know you would've figured something out. You always do, all you needed was a little push." The Firelord expresses strongly, but I shake my head.
"That was more than a little push. Seriously, thank you." I repeat, leaning back from the hug as Zuko's hands remain on both my shoulders.
"Anytime. That's what friends are for. And if you ever need anything or need someone to talk to, I'll always be here for you, remember that." Zuko promises as he shifts in discomfort at the constant talk of emotions, my eyes soften, knowing how hard he finds it to talk about feelings and humbled that he would do so for me.
"I will and I really appreciate that Zuko." I utter softly. The Firelord observes me for a moment before nodding.
"Ok. I'll leave you so you can have a fee moments of peace before the ceremony. I'll see you later." I smile and nod.
"See you later Zuko." I bid and watch as the Firebender exits the room. I'm just about to return back to the mirror when I hear another, firmer knock. I turn back to see Toph standing in the doorway with her arms crossed. I raise an eyebrow in suspicion.
"Ok what's going on? I highly doubt you all decided to pay me a visit by sheer coincidence." I demand dubiously, earning me a snort from the Earthbender.
"Of course not, we're not that in sync. Zuko thought it would be a good idea to see you and Katara before the ceremony starts, something about it being traditional to encourage the anxious couple or whatever." Toph answers offhandedly. Both my eyebrows rise at this in surprise before my face softens in appreciation.
"Tell him that I say thank you. It's a really sweet idea. So have you seen Katara yet? Is she ok?" I ask with furrowed eyebrows, eliciting a groan from the blind bender.
"Jeez you two really do suit each other. She asked the exact same thing!" I blush at that, warmed to know that Katara is equally as worried about me as I am about her. "And yes, she's fine! You'd think the two of you were going off to war and not to a wedding service." I roll my eyes at Toph's dramatics, especially regarding her war reference, 'been there, done that and never again.'
"Marriage is a big and new commitment. You'll understand when you get married one day." I explain but that just elicits another snort from my Sifu.
"I don't know if you've noticed Airhead, but I'm not into the whole romance scene, way too mushy." Toph remarks as she sticks her tongue out and visibly shivers with disgust. I can't help but snicker at the sight.
"If you say so. So what piece of wisdom have you come to share with me today?" I tease as I cross my arms and gaze at my Sifu in interest. The blind Earthbender thinks for a moment before shrugging casually.
"No wisdom. I think you've got enough of that from all the past lives that you have stored inside you. The only thing I really have to say is...it's been nice having you back with us again." Toph discloses reluctantly as she dips her head slightly so that her fringe hides half of her face. I beam at the admission.
"Aww Toph, that's such a kind thing to say." I tease lightly which elicits a groan from the bender.
"Yeah well don't get used to it. Zuko said we had to behave and be nice." My Sifu grumbles. I grin and pull her into a hug. I hear her squeak slightly in surprise and I half expect her to push me away after a few moments, but instead she remains in place as she buries her face into my chest. I hold her tighter.
"Thanks Toph. I couldn't have got out of this mess without you." I voice gratefully.
"Seriously Twinkletoes, you deserve the world. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise, even if that person is yourself." The Earthbender mutters and my heart melts at the soft words.
"I never thought I'd say this, but you really are a big softy." I joke, causing the Master bender to bark out a laugh as she finally steps back.
"Fine, fine I admit it, but that stays between the two of us, you got that Twinkletoes?" My lip twitches at the supposed threat.
"Of course Toph." I agree, my tone trying to be monotone, but it ends up being upbeat as my eyes shine. I watch as the Chief of police sighs while shaking her head.
"I can't believe I'm saying this, but I actually missed blindly optimistic Aang. Anyway, I should head to my seat outside. I'll see you at the ceremony and the reception." My Sifu expresses in farewell.
"I'm glad you finally appreciate my optimism. And I'll be out soon." I answer softly and watch as Toph goes over to the door, as she goes through I hear her voice float back to me.
"Oh and Katara says she can't wait to see you." I flush in warmth at my fiancé's thoughts, until I realise that Toph very helpfully and purposefully left that part out till just now.
"TOPH!" I whine loudly. The only indicator I get on whether she heard me or not is the echo of her loud chortles. I shake my head. 'Typical Toph.' I take in a deep breath. 'Well, that's everyone. It's nearly time for me to go out there and wait by the altar for Katara.' I return to the mirror and for the hundredth time in the last hour, I look back down at the Air Nomad pendent that's still clutched tightly in my hand.
"Someone's spending a long time in here, despite being ready." I blink in surprise at the sudden voice and when I raise my head, my eyes rest on Kyla's reflection in the mirror as she leans against the door frame with crossed arms while watching me with a lazy smile. I swivel round to face her as a tentative smile graces my lips.
"Yeah, I just..." I trail off, my gaze flickering back down to the pendent in my hands before returning back to Kyla's frowning face. She pushes herself off the sturdy surface and closes the distance between us until she's less than a foot away.
"Here, let me help." The Waterbender offers kindly as she gently pries the necklace out of my fist and leans forward to put it around my neck. I bow my neck to give her better access and watch as the beads pass my ears until it sits comfortably around my neck. I straighten up to give Kyla a small smile.
"Thanks. I was having trouble doing it myself. I kept thinking about how much I wanted him to be here and wearing his pendent I...well, I suppose I needed someone to do it for me." I confess in a whisper as I avert my eyes to the side.
"Aang, it's perfectly normal to want him to be here on such a special occasion, but remember that he's always with you in your heart and I'm sure he's so proud of you." The healer reassures gently as she adjusts the pendent that rests against my chest until it's straight. She gives me a once over, checking that nothing is out of place and with a nod to herself she takes a step back. I smile at her caring nature, until I remember how weird all of this must be for her. "Are you alright? You're frowning." Kyla points out as she tilts her head to one side. I bite my lower lip, trying to decide on how I should voice this or even if I should.
"Are you...with me...ok...?" I fumble and falter badly. I observe as the Waterbender blinks twice before dissolving into laughter.
"You're still as eloquent with your feelings as the day I met you." Kyla teases once her laughter does down. I flush in embarrassment, recalling all the times that I tried to shut myself off from her. "To answer your question? I'm...still scared I'll lose you, but knowing that you'll be happy is enough for me. I've seen how much Katara loves and cares for you and I see the same passion reflected in you. The two of you are perfect for each other." The healer discloses, as she gazes at me softly.
"I promise you. You will not lose me. I'll always be here for you. Always. But...what about your feelings?" I inquire hesitantly. I furrow my eyebrows when Kyla drops her gaze to the ground.
"They'll pass with time. I'll always care about you Aang, never forget that. But your place is with Katara and believe me when I say that I'm thrilled that the two of you have managed to reconnect." Despite the sincerity in the Waterbender's words I can't help but feel something niggling at me.
"Why does it sound like you're saying goodbye?" I voice quietly and from the slight stiffening in her shoulders and the increased heart rate, my suspicions are confirmed.
"Aang, I..." Kyla starts, but I cut her off.
"Where are you going?" I question bluntly, earning a sigh from the woman.
"The North Pole. I've been planning to go for a while, just before I met you, but then you needed me and I realised I needed you, so I stayed in Republic City. But now that you don't need me anymore and you've re-connected with your other friends, I can go back home because I know that you're in safe hands now." At the healer's admission, I find myself biting the inside of my cheek as I deliberate on something, with a deep inhale I reach a hand into my robes to pull out a scroll. I can feel the Waterbender's curious eyes on me.
"I had a feeling you were going to say that." I state gravely which leads to Kyla widening her eyes in disbelief.
"You did? How?"
"You started giving away some of your stuff from home and I overheard you trying to find a buyer for the house. I...I don't want you to leave Republic City and I know you'll say that you have no role here, so I've got a proposition for you." I announce and hand the neatly tied scroll to the healer. She furrows her eyebrows before taking the parchment and unrolls the sheet. Her eyes scan over the words and sentence by sentence her eyes grow wider and wider. She lowers the paper slightly and looks at me in awe.
"You...you want me to be the North Pole representative on the council?" She echoes in shock.
"I do. The current one is retiring and I knew you would fit the role perfectly. I was going to wait to give it to you after the ceremony, but I suppose now is as good a time as any." I answer sheepishly and watch as the corner of her eyes crease as a wide grin adorns her face.
"Looks like I've got a reason to stick around now." Kyla reveals casually and then it's my turn to widen my eyes.
"So you accept?" I inquire with hopeful irises.
"I humbly accept your invitation Avatar Aang." The Waterbender jokes as she bows to me. I chuckle and pull her up so that we're at eye-level again.
"How many times do I have to tell you? I don't like my friends calling me by my title." I joke in exasperation which elicits a wink from the healer.
"You know how much I like to tease you." She voices with a smirk and I can't help but to roll my eyes at that.
"That's unfortunately true." I agree while pulling a face which causes Kyla to push my arm playfully.
"Alright. I should head out before all the guests start filing in. Congratulations in advance Aang." The Waterbender expresses with twinkling eyes.
"Thanks Kyla. For everything. If it wasn't for you I wouldn't be here today, literally. I'm glad you were stubborn enough to ignore what I said that day." I say gratefully. I watch as the healer's face becomes conflicted between teasing and mournful.
"I remember how badly you didn't want me to be at the Air Temple because you were so worried that I would get targeted by those rebels. But each injury you came to me with increasingly worsened and I knew it wasn't long till they hit the final blow, so I started spying on you at night." Kyla confesses. I raise an eyebrow at this revelation.
"Ah, I always felt that I was being watched, but I assumed that was just the rebels or my paranoia." I chuckle as understanding dawns on me.
"I promised myself that I wouldn't interfere unless you really needed it. And for the most part you fended for yourself easily enough, until that night. They were more precise, you were more exhausted. And it was painful to watch. The memory still scares me and I always wonder; what if I wasn't quick enough? What if I didn't reach you in time? What if my bloodbending wasn't good enough?" I frown, not realising how much that night still shakes the healer up.
"But you were quick enough and it's because of you I'm safe and standing here today. I owe you my life." I point out seriously, eliciting a half smile from the bender.
"And I owe you mine. I was so lost after losing my family. Honestly, I was just going through the motions until I bumped into you that night." My eyes soften at that admission.
"Well, then we're even now." I express quietly as Kyla looks up at me with a grateful smile.
"I suppose we are." She pauses and blinks as if realising something. "I should go. You need to be outside in 5 minutes!" I blink twice at the news and crane my neck to stare at the clock. 'Wow, time flew by!'
"Alright. I'll see you later and if not I'll see you next week for the council meeting." I state with a smirk. I watch as she returns the grin and waves goodbye. I exhale deeply, relieved that Kyla is taking this better than I expected. This time I don't turn back to the mirror, finally confident that while my scars may be mostly hidden, they aren't something to feel ashamed of. With that thought in mind I walk out of the room and make my way to the auditorium in the Republic City Cultural Temple. 'Katara and I talked about it extensively. Of course she wanted the wedding to be at the South Pole, while I wanted it at the Southern Air Temple. Iin the end we decided to go with neither and marry in Republic City instead, as a sign of solidarity and union with all 4 nations.' I nervously shuffle over to the makeshift altar to stand by the representatives of the three nations: King Bumi, Uncle Iroh and Chief Arnook, all of whom bow their heads in respect at my arrival which I humbly return. Well nearly all, as Bumi ends his bow with an excited wave and I can't help the snicker that escapes from me.
"It's good to see you Aang." The crazy Earthbender greets as he pulls me into a hug.
"It's good to see you too Bumi. Thanks for making it." I express sincerely as the king releases me.
"Of course! I wouldn't miss your wedding for the world. Not even if a pair of badger moles trapped me underground!" Bumi remarks as he waves his fist in defiance. I stare at him blankly.
"Erm Bumi? You're an Earthbender, so that wouldn't be much of a hurdle." I explain in confusion.
"Exactly!" I blink twice at the response before chortling at my oldest friend's antics. My eyes rest on the assembly and I gulp at how many people are already seated. 'Jeez, is there more people here than when we officially announced the end of the war?!' I ask myself anxiously, but when I hear the gong of the bell and see Katara at the opposite end of the aisle, all my fears instantly vanish as the Waterbender and I lock eyes. She shoots me an encouraging smile as she walks, arm in arm with her father, down the aisle. Time slows as I take in her natural beauty with her sparkling blue eyes matching her velvety white dress which is streaked with lines of blue and orange. Before I know it she's at my side, shinning that brilliant and shy smile of hers. I try to return it, but all the butterflies in my stomach make me feel too queasy to do much outside of an uneasy twitch of my lips. Katara seems to sense my anxiety as she reaches forward and entwines her hand in mine.
"Hey, don't worry about them. It's just you and me." Katara whispers softly just as Uncle Iroh starts the ceremony with a long list of good wishes. I almost laugh upon hearing my juvenile words being repeated back to me and without noticing an easy grin makes its way up my face.
"Thanks Katara." I whisper softly back as I squeeze her hand gently. The Master Waterbender beams in response as she leans closer to me.
"Can you believe this is all really happening?" She voices lowly, her eyes a mixture of excitement and bashfulness. I shift so that my shoulder brushes against hers.
"I can't. It's like my 12 year old dream has come true." I tease which elicits a snort from the Waterbender, but the act earns a raised eyebrow from Arnook and we promptly snap our mouths closed, but we can't help but cast with knowing glances at each other. Katara chances a glimpse at Chief Arnook who has resumed reciting the sacred rites and leans forward to whisper in my ear.
"Surely you weren't dreaming of our wedding day all the way back then?" I flush bright red at the question, not wanting to admit how long I've been in love with my best friend and secretly day-dreaming of our wedding. When I don't reply, I hear her chuckle softly as she pulls away. I chance a glance to my right to find Katara gazing at me warmly, her eyes brimmed with love as she gives my hand a reassuring squeeze.
"Avatar Aang, will you be Katara's support and comfort throughout your life?" King Bumi asks suddenly, in what had to be the most serious voice I've ever heard from him.
"Always." I respond immediately as I turn to face Katara completely.
"Master Katara, will you be Aang's rock and strength for the rest of your life?" Chief Arnook asks with a small smile.
"Forever." Katara answers instantly as she extends her other arm to take my other hand in hers.
"Then may the spirits of the moon, the ocean and the air bless this wedding. Let all four corners of the world know that the two of you will forever belong to one another and will live together in peace, love and cooperation. From this moment on, Avatar Aang is the husband of Master Katara and Master Katara is the wife of Avatar Aang!" Uncle Iroh declares. In unison Katara and I lean forward to rest our foreheads against each other as we gaze shyly at each other.
"WOOHOO! That's my baby sister and new brother-in-law!" Sokka embarrassingly yells from the front row, prompting the two of us to blush.
"About time Twinkletoes and Sugarqueen!" Toph hollers, followed by a series of catcalls. Katara rolls her eyes at the words but leans forward to press a kiss against my cheek. I grin widely and tug my wife into my arms to hold her close.
"Guys, this is a formal occasion! You can't go around shouting as if you're in the Earth Rumble!" Zuko whispers loudly before turning to his left. "Right Kyla?" The Firelord asks smugly, expecting the healer to agree with him, but drops his jaw when Kyla leaps onto her bench and throws her arms up in joy.
"Go Avatar Aang and Master Katara!" The healer yells animatedly which prompts the Firebender to slap his forehead hard. I chuckle at the display just as Katara rests her chin on my shoulder. I sigh in contentment. 'I'm exactly where I need to be.'
A/N: Well folks that's it. I had wanted to put Zuko's thoughts on what Sokka told him about his scared ankle, but I couldn't bring myself to tweak it anymore. So I'll put a VERY rough and unedited version of what I wanted Zuko to say to Aang regarding it at the end of the author note.
I'll be honest, it's absolutely CRAZY that after nearly 5 years this story is finally done. It's been one long roller-coaster and I couldn't have done it without all your support. Believe me when I say that without your reviews I probably wouldn't have got this done.
First and foremost person who deserves the BIGGEST shout out is I-heard-seeing-is-believing. You were there with me right from the beginning, I honestly don't know if I would've continued writing if I didn't have your steady and early support.
I also want to say a HUGE thank you to some of my most consistent readers and reviewers: Nikola Tancic, Northern Goshawk, TheBoodyJob, kelsie and ummholo. With a special thanks to I-heard-seeing-is-believing, Nikola Tancic and Northern Goshawk as you guys kept me writing during the times when I wasn't sure if anyone was still interested in the story, so the MOST sincerest of thankyous.
To every single person who has read, reviewed, followed and favoured this story, I honestly can't thank you enough. It really means a lot to me and if I could thank each and every one of you, especially the reviewers, I would. Your support is what made me continue writing and through that my writing abilities have improved and I owe that all to you.
Confession time? I actually wrote this story and my other story (Will they ever understand) as a coping strategy for moving from my school to college. I spent 11 years at my school and suddenly I was told I would be moving to another college to study at rather than continuing at my own. I found it hard to swallow and was pretty much in denial for like the first year of college. I know, it sounds ridiculous, but I loved my school and leaving a lot of my friends, teachers, even the buildings was hard because I grew up with it and suddenly I was thrust into a place that had a different type of students, teaching, teachers and environment. I missed my old school life so bad and I ended up turning to writing. This story helped me through my letting go issues and through it I've grown and I thank God for where I am now. But yeah, this story means a lot to me, especially as some of the emotions are spawned from my own. And I hope as well as personal enjoyment you guys have learnt a couple of things, the main one being: any troubles you have are easier to face when you're with family and friends rather than when you're on your own, so don't shy away from help, but embrace it.
Finally, now I know that I've been in the ATLA fandom for a while and even my first story was actually for ATLA, but I've been writing this story and my other one for such a long time that I'm not really sure what I'm going to write next for this awesome fandom. Part of me is thinking of a potential sequel for this one which focuses on married life for Aang and Katara, but the other part of me thinks I've given my all in this story and perhaps that's enough. In the meantime, I've decided to write and dabble in other fandoms, I'm currently writing a story for the Tangled series (if you haven't watched it, then DO SO, I can't recommend it enough) called 'Missing you' and I've got another idea for the Tangled fandom that I want to try out.
Now this sounds like I'm leaving the ATLA fandom, but that's NOT TRUE! ATLA is close to my heart for many reasons and if I have an idea for it, I will definitely write it. I'm thinking to re-watch the series anyway, so I'm sure I'll get plenty ideas from that, but until then I'll be in the Tangled fandom for a little while and if any of you are interested, I'll see you there?
Just some stats in comparison to all my stories so far (I haven't written many I know):
-MOST REVIEWED -MOST FOLLOWED -MOST FAVOURED -MOST VIEWED -LONGEST STORY
THANKS A BILLION GUYS!
NB: UNEDITED/ROUGH VERSION OF ZUKO'S THOUGHTS:
"I can't believe Sokka was hiding this from me all this time and what's worse is that it happened on my own soil!" Zuko complains as he eyes stray to the ground while he runs an anxious hand through his thick black hair. I chew my lip, contemplating on what to say. I reach out a hand to rest it on the Firebender's shoulder.
"Zuko, you can't control what everyone does. There will always be bad people wherever you go, just look at the Ozai loyalists." I comfort. I observe as the Firelord exhales softly and drops his hand to his side.
"I suppose you're right. I guess I'm glad that we're back together again. I never want us to drift that far apart again." Zuko coincides and I nod in agreement.
"Agreed. I think we've all learnt that lesson." I concur.
/
As you can see I wasn't quite sure how to weave that conversation in, but as I said I didn't want to leave any loose ends, so I thought to put it here and allow you guys to decide where it goes or if at all. I apologise for the long A/N, I tend to waffle! Anyway, I hope everyone is keeping well and safe and I hope to see you in either my next ATLA fanfic or in any other fandoms.
6/4/20