Chapter 1: The Peaceful Trip

Hello Fellow Readers! So before you guys are totally confused. This is a sequel to my original fan Fic Avatar: The Journey Begins. Many of the original characters are from the first story. Those who have read the original fic.. are you ready for a whole new story? I am! If there are any new readers, WELCOME TO THIS KATAANG SEQUEL! :D Anyways... I do not Own Avatar even though I would have loved to! Okay enough of me talking... ON TO THE FIRST CHAPTER! :D

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"Is everything ready to go?" Aang asked his friends as he finished loading the last of the gang's luggage by using his airbending. Sonyi, Chang, Sokka, and Suki were all sitting in Appa's saddle while Katara was conversing with Azula, Ning Li, and Mai.

"Yep, I think so." Sokka said after examining the many bags that were before him. After two weeks of much needed rest, Katara, Sokka, Chang, Sonyi, Suki, and Aang were ready to leave the firenation and head back to the Southern Watertribe.

"Are you sure that you don't want us to drop you off in Goaling?" The young Airnomad asked Toph who was standing nonchalantly next to Sheng and Zuko.

"I'm sure. I'm probably just gonna stay here until after Zuko's wedding. Plus someone has to look out for this bozo over here." The Blind Bandit replied as she pointed to her boyfriend who was standing beside her. Zuko had proposed to Mai before the huge battle ever even started, and now in just a few weeks they would be husband and wife. The Young Avatar smiled at the thought of Katara and Him getting married. He hoped that Hakoda would give him his blessing and that Katara would say yes. If everything went the way that Aang had figured it up in his mind, he would be coming back to the Firenation as an engaged man.

"Okay, We'll see you all in a few weeks." Aang responded before getting a rough punch in the arm from his Earthbending master.

"Be safe." Zuko told his friend before shaking his hand and giving him a man hug.

"I will." Aang replied back with a smile before walking up to Katara, Ning Li, and Azula. "Katara, we need to be leaving soon." The airnomad told his lover causing Katara to nod her head in understanding.

"I'll see you all in six weeks!" The Waterbender said to her friends before getting a surprise hug from Azula.

"See you then, and be careful." The Firenation Princess responded with a sweet smile.

"We will." Katara replied before waving one last time and following Aang back to where Appa was standing in the courtyard. A few seconds later, the group of friends were off and soaring through the sky.

"You're gonna love the Village. It's nothing but snow, icy glaciers, and ocean. We live off of sea prunes, seaweed stew, and Seal Jerky." The last word Sokka said with an exaggerated sigh as he leaned back against the back of the saddle and placing his arm around Suki.

"It sounds.. Uh.. Interesting." Chang responded before smiling and taking Sonyi's hand in his.

"Yeah I guess you could say that... The only bad thing that I can think of is the blizzard storms. Those things get terrible. Sometimes the whole village can be snowed in for weeks!" The watertribe warrior continued saying which caused Chang to instantly frown at that information.

"We have many waterbender's in the tribe now so the Blizzards will not be much of a threat anymore." Sonyi reassured her boyfriend before leaning into him. Katara who was sitting at the front of the saddle merely smiled at this scene. They were such a great couple, and she was so glad they could finally be together. She was also happy that she could remain with Aang.. They had grown to love eachother so much. The last two and half months replayed in her mind. From the beginning to learning of her healing ability...From her Mother's rebirth to OnJi's death and rebirth. Everything had changed so much in just two short months. She had truly learned how to love deeper than she ever thought possible and forgive more than she expected. Now they were all headed back home after such a long time. Sokka, Chang, Suki, and Sonyi were all engrossed in their conversation about the Village so Katara decided to get up and go sit next to her boyfriend on top of Appa's head.

"Hey." The Waterbender greeted as she sat down next to the bald monk.

"Hey." Aang responded with a sweet loving smile before taking Katara's hand in his own. "What's going on in the saddle?" Her boyfriend inquired when hearing the muffled voices of their friends laughing and talking.

"They are just filling Chang in on what to expect at home." Katara answered before leaning into her lover with a smile on her face. "It's going to be nice to be home." She said in a comforting whisper. This caused a sweet smile to light up Aang's face as he leaned his head against Katara's.

"Yes it will, my Love." The Avatar agreed before kissing her gently on the head. After a few hours, the sun was high in the sky and very very hot.

"Hey Aang, do you think we can stop near that lake over there? It's really hot, and I'm ready to take a break from this heat." Sokka asked his best friend while rapidly fanning himself with one of Suki's fighting fans.

"Uh.. Yeah. A break sounds good. I'm sure Appa would want a rest anyway." Aang answered before guiding Appa down to the ground. Once on the ground, Chang grabbed Sonyi's hand and helped her down the large Bison's tail while Aang picked Katara up bridal style and jumped down to the ground eliciting a loving giggle from her. Suki watched this with a small smile on her face as she waited for her boyfriend to do something sweet and romantic. A loud obnoxious yawn was heard from behind her before Sokka walked casually by and slid down Appa's side. This made Suki frown and slightly huff before she too jumped off of Appa's side and walked up to the group.

"This is a nice spot." Sonyi commented as she took in the beauty of their surroundings. There were lush trees surrounding the large beautiful crystal clear lake. It was so peaceful and quiet and serene.

"Yes it is." Katara agreed with a small smile as she looked at the cool water that called to her.

"SWIMMING TIME!" Sokka screamed causing everyone to look at him just in time to see him almost rip out off his clothes leaving him in his undergarment. Before anyone could have a chance to say anything, The watertribe warrior was running full blast and jumping into the water. Everyone was silent for a second before looking at eachother and breaking out into cheerful laughter. The rest of the group then followed their friend's example and ran to play in the water. Suki and Sonyi grabbed two huge leaves and then laid down on them floating casually in the water while Sokka and Chang surfed on waves that Chang waterbended. Katara sat on the edge of a rock with her feet dangling in the cool water. Her white undergarments were contrasting beautifully with her flawless tan skin and chocolate brown hair as Aang silently took in the beauty of his girlfriend. A mischievous playful smile then crossed his face before beginning to waterbend a hug water ball and placing it over his unexpecting girlfriend's head. The next thing Katara knew, she was being drowned in a huge splash of water. Surprised, the young girl looked over to see Aang leaning over with laughter.

"Oh, do you really want to challenge your waterbending master, Pupil Aang?" Katara asked playful while jumping into the waist deep water and getting into a fighting stance. This caused Aang to laugh before looking at his love slyly.

"Yes, I think I do, Sifu Katara." The Avatar answered while creating the famous octopus form. Instantly Katara sent a waterwhip towards Aang who merely blocked it with one of the legs of the Octopus. Aang then shot a couple of dull icicles at his playful opponent who dodged them gracefully. On and on they sparred until finally Katara blasted a huge wave towards Aang who was caught off guard and fell back into the water.

"Whoop hoo! The waterbending master gets the first score!" Katara exclaimed playfully while punching a fist into the air causing Aang to smirk. Before Katara knew what was coming, a waterwhip wrapped around her waist pulling her towards the young Airbender. In an instant, Katara was wrapped up in Aang's arm and unable to move.

"Aang, let me go!" Katara demanded with a giggle as she struggled against his moist chiseled chest.

"And why would I do that?" Aang asked slyly before grabbing the back of her head and claiming Katara's lips as his own. At first the waterbender put up a playful resistance and growled jokingly; however, she couldn't do that for long before pleasure and love began to envelope her. After a few seconds, Katara had her arms wrapped around his neck kissing him with sweet passionate kisses in front of everyone.

"AGH! KATARA! AANG! STOP IT! OOGIES!" Sokka screamed as he closed his eyes and fell back into the water. This caused Chang, Sonyi, and Suki to all laugh at the warrior's priceless reaction while Katara and Aang continued kissing uninterrupted.

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In Ba Sing Se

"Renshu, you coming?" Siyu, a muscular twenty year old, green eyed, short brown haired man, asked his friend who was staring silently out the window of their house. This question fell upon deaf ears since Renshu was in deep thought about something. This frustrated the man's older friend.

"Renshu!" Siyu called his name in his loud low bass voice. This time Renshu heard him and turned his face to meet his friend's tall figure in the doorway.

"Huh?" Renshu said in his soft baritone voice. His deep sky blue eyes held a depth of confusion and worry that cast a dullness and lifelessness on his thin face. His very uncommon short wavy sandy blonde hair shined in the sun's rays. He was muscular, but not near as muscular as Siyu who was two years older than him.

"I asked you if you were coming with me to the training ground." The older man asked his distracted friend as he walked up to Renshu.

"Oh, No I'm going skip out on training today." The younger man answered bending a small puddle of water out of the air and bending it into different shapes.

"You had another dream, didn't you?" Siyu stated rather inquired in a softer tone before bending a small earth chair up from the ground and sitting next to his best friend. A shaky sigh escaped the waterbender's mouth before he silently nodded his head 'yes' and looked out of the window.

"I just wish I knew what they meant. Last night was the same dream I've had for the past week. I just see a ghostly black silhouetted figure in a white fog, and all I hear is 'The Key..set me free'.. Then I wake up. What does it mean?" The distress in Renshu's voice was very apparent as he crossed his arms and watched a little black haired girl run down the sidewalk with her babydoll in her arms. Siyu ran his fingers through his hair while trying to figure out what to say to his friend.

"Maybe you'll learn more later...if it's a message from some spirit then I'm sure it will inform you more in time... You look awful.. Why don't we go get some tea at the Jasmine Dragon? It might help ease your mind." The Concerned Earthbender suggested as he stood up to leave.

"I guess your right, and Yeah I think some tea would be good." Renshu agree before also standing and following his friend out of the room.

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First chapter! Yay! Okay, so if you read the first fic then you prolly know who is contacting Renshu by the end of Avatar: The Journey Begins. I hope you liked the KATAANG and the new characters. :) Sorry if this chapter is kind of short. They will get longer. As for the weekly updates, I'm planning on sticking with updating Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. -Crosses fingers- hopefully I can keep up. We will see how this goes.. Let me know what you think about the first chapter! Please review! :D