Before the Comet

A bit after the episode 'The Old Masters' from season Three. Katara and Zuko are on Appa riding to the Fire Nation Capital to stop Azula.

For all of the crazy and pivotal events going on in such a short amount of time the night was surprisingly peaceful.

Katara had just woken up from a quick nap, she'd need all her strength to defeat Azula once and for all. She looked over and saw Zuko sitting on the other side of Appa's saddle. He seemed deep in thought but still calm.

Zuko noticed Katara looking over at him, "Rise and shine." He said.

"It's not even morning Zuko." Katara replied. There was silence for a few moments "Do you think Aang is ok? I get so worried."

"He's, the avatar Katara, he'll be just fine." Zuko responded

This didn't seem to help Katara, "I know, but will he be ok when he faces your father? That's what I'm really worried about."

"Aang picked up fire bending faster than anyone I've ever seen before; he's a great and powerful bender." He paused "My father is powerful, but Aang can beat him."

Katara thought about Zuko's words, they were reassuring. She thought about Aang and how he had matured so much so quickly over the few short months that they'd known each other. From battling volcanoes to defeating armadas, Katara remembered all of the marvelous and amazing things that he had done. She had been with him every step of the way of his training. She had witnessed him master the three elements foreign to him. Katara was with him at his greatest victories, and his most crippling defeats. She knew Aang. And she knew that he would come out on top and restore balance to the four nations.

"You should get some sleep Zuko," Katara suggested "I think you're going to need it."

And with that Zuko nodded and laid his head back and drifted off, while Katara gazed up at the stars, ready and determined.

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