One year later and Aang and Katara were back in that village. Sokka was with Suki and Toph had set up her own earth-bending and metal-bending school. The spirits had stopped attacking the living and Aang and Katara were travelling to make sure that all the world was safe and peaceful. After all that was the avatar's job and since Katara was his girlfriend, she'd stay by his side and help. The village was buzzing with excitement as the second festival of passion was under way. There were stalls of food and toys for sale. Games had been set up for people to play. Children were running happily through the streets. Aang and Katara walked through the village, smiling and holding hands. This was the first date they'd had in a long time.

The sun began to set and everyone gathered around a large mound of sticks in the centre of the village. Aang was given the honour to light the bonfire and everyone cheered and celebrated. Then the crowds began to disperse to return to the games or to buy sweet treats. Aang scanned the crowd, happy to see everyone enjoying themselves. But then his eyes widened in surprise. Standing across from him, stood a familiar figure with white hair, green eyes and dark clothes.

"Katara, I'm going to go check on Appa and Momo. I'll meet you by that stand with the fried fruit snacks," Aang lied. He'd hadn't told anyone that Danny's spirit had gone to the spirit world after he died and he didn't want to open those old wounds. Danny's death had been hard on everyone. Katara frowned but nodded.

"Alright Aang. I'm sure they're fine, but I'll see you in a few minutes," Katara agreed and kissed his cheek.

Aang smiled at his girlfriend before he walked around the fire to Danny.

"Hey Aang. How's things?" Danny greeted with a smile. Aang returned the smile uneasily.

"Great job with the fire. It's impressive," Danny complimented and nodded to the roaring bonfire. Aang nodded.

"Why are you here?" Aang whispered uncertainly. Danny smirked.

"Well, since it's the anniversary of my death, I can visit the living world. But only until midnight. Thought I'd come back and check out the festival of passion. Looks good," Danny remarked. Aang bit his lip and nodded. Danny turned to the avatar and smiled gently.

"Aang, if my presence is troubling you, I can go. I can only stick around for another few hours anyway," Danny offered. Aang shook his head.

"No! Don't do that. I just… to be honest I don't know what to say to you," Aang admitted quickly. Danny nodded.

"How's Sam and Tucker?" Danny asked. Aang blinked and smiled.

"They're okay. We managed to get Tucker into the best school in Ba Sing Se with a written recommendation from the Earth king. He's studying mechanics," Aang informed the spirit. Danny smirked.

"Tucker always loved technology, even when we were kids. Couldn't read or write since he hasn't got very good eyesight but after we went through a village and an inventor saw Tuck's problem. He gave Tucker these things he called glasses, you know those things he wears all the time. After that, turns out he has really good hand-eye coordination. I meant it when I told him he's the best archer I know. Just panics," Danny replied with a fond smile. Aang nodded, having already heard the story from Tucker but didn't want to mention it to Danny.

"Sam's Toph's best student. Toph opened a school for earth-benders to learn to be earth-bending masters and to metal-bend. Last I heard, Sam managed to bend a metal bracelet," Aang resumed. Danny smiled.

"Glad to hear it. Sam's always been very proud to be an earth-bender. I knew that with Toph's guidance she become one of the best," Danny remarked. Aang smiled and nodded.

"How did she take my passing?" Danny asked. Aang frowned sadly.

"Not well. It took her hours to accept that you weren't coming back. I didn't tell her that your spirit was in the spirit world. Didn't think it would be fair. She stopped speaking to us for a few days until Toph snapped and shouted at her. After that, Sam dove into her earth-bending. Tucker took it better. But he was still upset," Aang answered. Danny nodded slowly.

"How's things in the spirit world, if you don't mind me asking?" Aang ventured after a long thoughtful silence. Danny smirked.

"Fine. I've been travelling a lot. Found out I can still bend despite being dead. Gotten a lot better. Turns out I can make ice, really helps when trying to get over a pool of water that's really a portal to the other side of the spirit world. Actually been chasing a spirit for about… a month I think. Really slippery one. But hopefully I'll catch him before he makes any trouble," Danny answered. Aang glanced at Danny and frowned.

"A spirit? Should I be worried?" Aang inquired. Danny shrugged.

"Probably not. Nothing I can't handle. But that's what I've been doing," Danny replied. Aang nodded.

"What about you? How have the spirits been for you since our last meeting?" Danny questioned. Aang smiled.

"A lot easier to handle to be honest. They listen to me and I know what to say easier now. Thanks for helping me. I don't think I said it before," Aang retorted. Danny smiled.

"Well, I'll let you go Aang. I'd say Katara will want her boyfriend back. Thanks for looking after Sam and Tucker for me," Danny concluded and turned to leave.

"Wait, you don't have to go," Aang called to the spirit. Danny turned to Aang and smirked.

"Kind of do actually. I should really get back to hunting down that troublesome spirit. I'll see you around. You ever need a false avatar's spirit, don't hesitate to ask Aang," Danny replied and gave a small wave before fading away. Aang blinked and smiled sadly. He didn't get to tell Danny that Sam had liked him more than a friend, but then again it wasn't his place. Danny was dead and that would just make the spirit feel guilty. Aang turned away from the last place he'd seen his deceased friend and joined Katara.

"How's Appa and Momo?" Katara greeted. Aang frowned in confusion before recalling his lie.

"Oh, they're fine. Come on, I saw this game I really wanted to try," Aang answered quickly and dragged his girlfriend through the crowds to a stall, glancing once at the bonfire. The bonfire that Aang secretly dedicated to the bravest person he once knew.

So, that is that.

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