Hello everyone! Welcome to the first chapter of Sparks Ignite! I can't wait to share this story with you guys. This is the sequel to Freedom so if you're new to my channel, go check out that story first so you can know what's going on in this story! I'm gonna get right into it. So I do not own avatar or its characters. Onto the story!

Fate and Destiny are a funny thing. They are so permanent, but yet can be changed by the smallest thing. It can cause the moon and the sun to collide. Or the most opposite Sparks to Ignite.

Book 1: Acceptance

Chapter 1: The Southern Water Tribe

One year later…

Katara clapped for her students, they had progressed so far in the past few months. "Excellent job guys. That'll be all for today" the kids cheered and yelled their thanks as they grabbed their things to leave. Katara watched them go with a smile on her face. The kids gave her a sense of joy and purpose while she was home.

Being home was more difficult then expected. She missed traveling. She missed always doing something new. It wasn't the same without everyone there.

Aang visited often, but when he did, he always tried to make her leave with him. And sometimes she genuinely considered it. But she always came up with an excuse in her head not to. Whether it was her students or just not the right time, she always found some reason why she had to stay in the southern water tribe.

Toph had visited the last time Aang had. While she was there, she explained what happened with her parents to Katara. Toph had gone to her parents and told them of her journeys and how much she accomplished. She told them how much she missed them and how she wanted to come home but she wouldn't be coddled like a little girl anymore. The entire world saw her as a warrior and it was time they treat her like one. It had lasted about 2 weeks before they started to revert back to their old ways. So she sent a letter to Aang and he picked her up and they left. Since then, she had been traveling with him.

Toph hated the south pole. The ground was unbearably cold on her feet which forced her to wear shoes her entire stay. She hated feeling helpless but she couldn't see, making her such. Aang made her shoes out of earth so she could still see but not be so cold when she came back for the wedding.

Suki was around as much as possible. Even with the wedding fast approaching, she had to settle her duties in Kyoshi before she could stay full time. She had picked a younger warrior to replace her as the leader, but there was still so much left to do before she could retire officially. And when she was here, she was busy with wedding planning. But tomorrow was two weeks before the wedding and she would be arriving so her and Sokka could accomplish all of the prewedding traditions. Katara was very excited to have her best friend home full time and Sokka was even more excited than she was.

Lastly was Zuko. She let out a sigh at thinking of his name. Katara hadn't seen him for more then a year, when she got on the boat back to the southern water tribe. But he wrote her often, just like he said he would. He would tell her of his meetings and how his advisors were treating him, and she would tell him of her students and the wedding planning.

Her heart skipped a beat at the thought she would be seeing him very soon. He had made full arrangements, so he could make it to the wedding. The advisors weren't happy, but he didn't seem to mind much. When she sent him the invitation, he told her he wouldn't miss it for the world.

But home was different from when she left. When Sokka and her arrived at the southern water tribe, they were shocked at what they saw. They had known that northern water tribe members had come to rebuild. But they had no idea what was in store for their little village.

When they approached in their ship, an entire wall was built around the village, and not like the one Sokka had made before they left. Waterbenders operated a gate to let people in and out. But inside is what really was different. There were actual buildings made of snow and ice that were constructed by the waterbenders. There was streets and paths and an entire marketplace for people to have their businesses and shop. It looked like a mini version of their sister tribe. And as much as she missed her small village, they were heading in the right direction with what was best for them.

Katara walked in from her lessons, seeing her Gran Gran, father and brother all sitting at the table chatting over some tea. She smiled at them as she came in, "Hello everyone, how is everyone doing this afternoon?" she asked them.

Her father smiled, he saw the way his daughters mood brightened as every day got closer to the wedding, "Just fine darling… A letter arrived for you this morning… From the fire nation"

Katara smiled big and took it from him, "Thank you daddy" she kissed his cheek and rushed off to her room to read it, her Gran Gran chuckling in her wake.

Dear Katara,

It's been another long stressful day and I just needed to write to you to clear my head. Some earth kingdom advisors are visiting this week to go over more territory. It is just so damn stressful! We are deciding what to do with the colonies but a compromise with these people is near impossible, they're so hard headed! They want us to just give back the territory to the earth kingdom but there are citizens that have been living here for decades! We can't just evict them from their homes, but that's exactly what they want to do but I refuse. I wish you were here, you would know exactly how to bust through their brick heads.

I visited Azula two days ago… It seems she only gets worse every time I go. I was only able to be there 5 minutes before she had a fit. I'm not sure how to fix it and neither do the doctors. I'm sure my mom would be able to help but…

Uncle arrived yesterday to accompany me to the wedding. He is very excited to see you again. He says no one quiet understands how to make the proper cup of tea like you and him do. Tastes all the same if you ask me.

I'm glad to see your students are improving. I hope wedding planning is going well. Hopefully Sokka isn't sweating in his boots too much. From what you've told me about your wedding traditions, he's got a lot to worry about.

I hope things at the tribe are going well. But I'm practically counting down the days until I can see you again.

Zuko

Katara smiled and held the letter close to her heart. She immediately grabbed the nearest paper and quill and began to write her response.

She sighed, looking out the window. She missed him so much. But she tried to stay strong.

It would not be too long before she would see him again.

Ta-Daaa! Hope you guys liked the first chapter of this series! Next chapter we will see what Zuko has been up to! Until next time!