Hey! I have a new partner, and to celebrate it: A longer chapter, mostly written by the new partner in question! I'll let you read and I Hope you'll like it.

Chapter 17:

Acceptance.

Katara couldn't stand the defeated, betrayed look on Sokka's (and Aang's sorta but it was worse with her brother) face, even if during the afternoon, he had said he was ok with Zuko dating her, she still felt like something was wrong. So she wanted to explain more thoroughly so maybe, just maybe, he wouldn't try to poison Zuko's food, or kill him while asleep, or kill him while not asleep. She went to talk to Sokka, knowing Aang would be meditating at this late hour made things a lot easier…

She forgot to factor in Sokka was NOT a morning person. He wasn't even an early afternoon person; in fact he sleeps 16 hour a day. Getting more sleep than a Sloth-Bat.

When she got in the room (Sokka can NEVER sleep with a locked door, he has to be ready for a Fight or Flight issue any time. AKA running for life.) She found Sokka…out cold.

His position wasn't exactly 'comfortable' per say; one foot was on the wall, the other the bed, his head was dangling just above the floor with his drool hanging down(up?) into his nostril.

Katara gave Sokka a swift kick in the arm…

Nothing.

She threw his boomerang at him…

Still nothing.

"Breakfast is ready, I think they have some Fried Seal Jerky left, and I'm about to eat it."

FINALLY!

Sokka did an impressive flip out of his sleeping position and into a ready stance: knees bent, shoulders square, a fierce glare in his eye that would probably square that pants off of Ozai (not literally, no one would want to see that) and armed with a candlestick?

"MY jerky, my seal jerky, don't you lay a hand on the fried stuff Katara, it's MINE!"

"Sokka, Sokka calm down I'm not stealing 'the fried stuff' I just want to talk to you."

Sokka snorted, "Yeah, yeah. Talk. You're just gonna tell me about how good Zuko is, and h ow much you love him, and how we're so alike, insult me some, tell me I should trust him with my baby sister's heart. But I don't wanna hear it. I already said I was ok with it, so why would you want anything more? "

Basically, he just said Katara's whole plan aloud. Including the insulting part. She was stunned and it took a minute before saying: "Why don't you want to hear it?"

Sokka was not expecting to have Katara retort, even if it was whiney, and stuttered on his words, "Because…Ignorance is bliss?"

"Said the dumb one." Katara wittily said, getting her MoJo back. Her face broke into a large grin before she continued the conversation. "You know, Zuko isn't all that bad. Sure he chased us but that was to get Aang so he could…that's his story to tell." Sokka looked at her curiously wondering why was Zuko chasing them, but before he could assume anything, Katara continued, "And I love him. There's something exciting about being with Zuko…it's forbidden."

Sokka snorted, "That's exactly why you two shouldn't date."

Taking no notice of his remark, Katara kept on, "It's like with you and Yue. I don't mean to reopen wounds," noticing Sokka's grimace and hurt expression, "But you to were, forbidden. She's the moon princess, and you're the water peasant or 'prince' as you say. Society said no, but you said yes. It's the same with me and Zuko. The WORLD may say no but WE say YES!" Katara finished; slightly out of breath from her speech.

Sokka looked her up and down before saying: "I won't trust him fully just yet. But seeing as you're so passionate about this, I will refrain from purposely pushing him of the railing. I say nothing about accidents. Now let me get back to sleep."

"I love you, ya big buffoon." Katara said before giving her brother a hug.

"You to sis, now get outta here." Sokka said returning the hug, but REALLY wanting to get back to sleep.

Now, Katara felt just fine, Aang should be able to heal, and she had just arranged things with her brother, finally! She was too happy to sleep, so she went on the deck, the moon was full "Thanks Yue." She whispered. Then she felt a hand on her shoulder, she turned and almost shouted in surprise. It was only Zuko.

"You scared me!" She said as he started to laugh, she soon followed him. "What are you doing here?" She asked, still out of breath.

"I saw you on the deck, and you seemed happy, what's up?"

"He finally accepted!" She said with a smile, and felt the need to explain when he just stared at her, a confused look on his face. "My brother! I talked to him and he was finally ok with us beeing together." She was really surprised when he hugged her tight and gave her a kiss, stronger than before. She blushed and stared at the sea, and they stood in silence, a peaceful one.

\:::0~v~0:::/

"Mai, come here. I have something to tell you." Azula asked, or well demanded.

"Whaaat. Can't you see I'm busy?" Mai responded, pointing to her dagger and shruikens she was sharpening…for no reason in particular.

"Well, I have heard from one of my spies that our little Zu-Zu has been cheating on you and with a water witch no less." Azula said, filing her nails carelessly while secretly observing Mai's expression. While trying to keep her face blank, deadpanned expression her eyebrows were furrowed slightly from face also has a coating of pink on it from Azula knowing her secret and Anger her crush was cheating on her. Not that he knew he was cheating on her. Even though the signs were pretty obvious he was too dense to notice. "I was wondering if you wanted to -lee's also coming. She wouldn't want to miss this for one of her purple dinosaurs." Azula continued when Mai's face was clear and emotionless again.

"Of course I want to come, REVENGE WILL BE MINE! BWA-HA-HA-HA-HA!" Mai crowed.
"MWA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA!" Azula cackled, joining in on evil laughing time.

\:::0~v~0:::/

After a while, Katara saw what looked like earth "Zuko, is this land?" She asked with anthousiasm, it had been a long time since she had put her feet on the ground.

"Yeah, it's the earth kingdom, we're heading to OMASHU It was the ava-Aangs idea, he said he knew someone who would do a great earthbending teacher."

"Oh...he's probably talking about Bumi."

"Who?"

"You'll see, I'm sure you'll love him!" Katara finished with a smile.

So…How'd you like it? My first time writing avatar fanfiction that is not humour intended. [and over 200 words!(^u^) ]

BTW, I'm Patty's new partner…She-Pirates kick-BUTT. Awesomeness included. (self advertising...)

P.S. i know Azula's getting Mai to join isn't exactly (at all) like the show but...i really wanted some evil laughing.

2nd P.S: Review please?