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Chapter 1 ~ Yakone

4 years after the war

Katara was nervous, not because she didn't know if she was making the right choice, of course, she didn't, but because if this failed what would happen to her or the southern water tribe, what would she stand for after all of this.

Nikkoe, a wise old lady that had been Katara's mentor for the past few months, noticed Katara's nervous features and laughed as she twisted and twirled katara's hair, " what's so funny?" Katara was dumbfounded by Nikoe's actions, she usually was understanding and soft-spoken " my dear child, you are nervous over something so small and something you KNOW you will succeed in, you have nothing to fear" she was stunned for a few moments before replying " I have everything to fear, this could go horribly wrong, what if he doesn't accept me or I end up creating a civil war between the tribes" Nikkoe just smiled and nodded before continuing

"Katara" she was sincere as if she knew how she felt " If he does not accept you he is a fool and has missed out something special, but deep down you know things will be fine and have nothing to fear, fear is holding you back from living your life, and how could you, the woman who trained the avatar at 14 and defeated the hideous fire lord Ozai, be afraid of a simple arranged marriage" " this goes by everything I stand for what if I can't handle it, what if I am treated like an accessory, I may have helped defeat Ozai but to them I am still a puny woman" "Katara, Katara, Katara I know you won't let that happen and I believe Yakone won't allow that to happen either… now come on there waiting for you"

Yakone was a nice and respectable man but like many other men in the tribe, he followed the old customs and as much as he tried he still treated her less than his equal.

He was handsome sure but none of that mattered to Katara, she would have to marry him either way, she had to do this for the tribes, for the better of the world, what's one last sacrifice for those she loves, for him.

He was told before her and was treating her well before, he took her out on dates and would listen to her and her stories, it seemed like he cared but would that be enough for Katara. Maybe one day she would learn to love him.

Author's Notes:

Sorry, this chapter is so short, hopefully, the next one will be longer...