The banquet truly was a hit, songs kept playing and people kept dancing. It truly seemed as if people had gotten closer.
Zuko and I were still on the dance floor.
Say, Zuko.
"Yes, Katara"
Did you ever think you and I would ever end up in a situation like this?
"I.."
I'm just teasing you, you don't have to answer it.
Zuko twirled me and held my hand again.
"I, never thought you and I would ever talk normally towards each other.."
I looked at Zuko and put my hand gently on his scar and smiled.
"I am glad things turned out like this, I have never been happier."
Zuko placed his hand on mine and lut his forehead against mine whilst swaying.
Our eyes met and we both smiled.
"Katara?"
Yes, Zuko?
"My uncle always told me that I choose my own destiny, but that is easier said than done"
Zuko..
"What if I end up screwing everything up, what if I end up hurting everyone and make them hate me..."
Zuko, you don't need to have everything figured out right now, no one has everything figured out perfectly.
As for choosing your own destiny, follow your heart and stay true to yourself no matter how hard it may seem it will always lead you to happiness.
Even if at first you don't see it, you'll turn out fine, destiny has that funny way of presenting itself to you no matter what.
Every experience is a learning moment and if at first you don't see it than perhaps it was to early for you to take that path.
"Katara I..."
You'll be fine Zuko, I know you will.
Zuko hugged me tightly and I hugged him back.
"I was lost in the darkness, but than I found you"
And Uncle Iroh, he deserves way more credit than I do.
Zuko smiled and kissed my hand: "Thank you Katara"
Zuko's thoughts *
"I said to myself that I would probably never find love, but with Katara, I think I might. I will do my best to make her happy.
I will do whatever I have to, in order to protect her."
I can't believe we went from fighting at the North Pole to dancing together. It is funny how life goes.
"I agree"
Remember when you had that ponytail?
"We.. do not speak of that..."
I laughed: Alright than
Zuko smiled and whispered in my ear: "It seems that there is a quiet spot over there in the corner by the fountain."
Lead the way.
Zuko grabbed my hand and walked me towards the fountain.
We sat next to each other on the edge.
"Katara is it oke if I kiss you?"
I leaned in and kissed Zuko.
"I never thought I get to be like this with you"
Neither did I.
"Do you regret it?"
Not one bit and you?
"Not one bit"
I leaned against Zuko: I wish I could stay like this forever, it feels nice.
It is sad that there is about to be a war, looking at the scenery in front of us, you wouldn't think there'd be anything in the slightest.
"I know, but we will win this and make sure there's peace again"
Those are nice words from the future Fire Lord.
"That doesn't sound that bad.."
I looked at Zuko and saw him blushing.
"Especially when you say it..."
I laughed and Zuko put his arms around me.
"The Fire Lord has captured you, now what will you do?"
I looked at Zuko and kissed him.
Zuko kissed back.
"Katara...I"
I feel the same way Zuko.
"I'll never let you go again."
Neither will I.
I was also lost within the dark Zuko, I may never have shown it but I was and you showed me that not every person from the fire nation is necessarily evil.
You and Uncle Iroh.
"Uncle..?"
Come on I have to give him credit.
"Yeah that's fair, but it's been a while since I've heard good things about my Uncle from someone"
Zuko..
"Thank you Katara, for not only being nice to me but also to my Uncle, he means a lot to me"
I can tell Zuko, you also mean a lot to your Uncle, he needs you as much as you need him.
"You really think that?"
I nodded: I know that.
"When the plan has succeeded I'll make sure that the entire Fire Nation will know about my Uncle's bravery.
They will know longer look down on him in disgrace, no they'll recognize amd celebrate him for his bravery. "
And his tea.
"...and his tea."
I think your Uncle would appreciate that, I'm talking about you mentioning how delicious his tea is.
"You're right that's the only thing he'll care about, however I'll still them about his bravery"
Zuko, you are a great nephew and your Uncle knows that.
"I owe my Uncle so much, he took care of me my entire life.
He was the only one that stood by me even when I got banished. Uncle never hurt me or made me feel bad about myself."
I see where you get your sweet side from.
Zuko... are you blushing...?
"I..."
You are adorable.
"Katara..."
What.. it's the truth.
"I owe Uncle everything."
Zuko your Uncle made it pretty clear that you don't owe him anything.
He wants you to be happy.
"I know but still"
He knows Zuko, he knows.
He knows how much you love him and that you would do anything for him.
"Thank you Katara"
It is the truth Zuko.
Zuko hugged me.
"I was lost within in the darkness but than I found you"
"I will always be grateful for this Katara"
I hugged him back
It is my pleasure Zuko.
I am also glad I found you.