Because I didn't participate in the last Kataang Week, I'm trying my hardest to participate in this one. Presenting: Kataang Week II! And I know what you're thinking: 'What? Kataang Week II is almost over!' Yeah, I'm well aware of that. But I only found out about this whole dealio today, so don't throw your flaming fire balls at me. Man, I feel so out-of-place when it comes to the Kataang world. My apologies. –ducks as you throw a flaming fire ball-

I honestly hope I'm not too late . . .

Anyways, on to the first prompt!

Panda Lily

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"GAH! Toph! Do you really have to do that?" Aang yelped as he dodged another massive boulder hurled in his direction. He was currently in the middle of his daily training with the earthbender, and things were going worse than usual. "You're training me, not trying to kill me!"

"How can you be so sure?" Toph replied jokingly from a few yards away. Nevertheless, she discontinued throwing rocks in Aang's direction. He wiped the dust from his pant legs and shook a few pebbles out of his dark-brown hair—which was growing longer by the day. "Besides, it's not my fault you're nervous out of your mind and can't train well anyways."

Aang stomped his foot down in defiance, and could feel the blood rising to his cheeks. "Nervous? Are you kidding? Why would I be nervous about anything, besides the fact I nearly get mauled by you every day? Today's no different than any other day."

Toph grinned wide. She loved to tease Aang, especially when he made it so easy. "Sure it is, Twinkletoes . . . the only thing that's different today is you're going on a date with your girlfriend in a few hours, and of course that wouldn't make you nervous at all . . ." she hinted sarcastically.

This, of course, only made Aang's cheeks redder. "I am not nervous about our date. I've gone on plenty dates with Katara before."

"You should probably stop wasting your breath lying to me, Air Boy, and tell me what has you so jittery in the first place." Toph said smugly. "If this date is no different than any other date, then why are you so apprehensive?"

Aang sat down on a nearby rock in defeat. "Well . . . it's our one and a half month anniversary," he implied, "of being a couple, I mean. And I still don't have a special gift to give to Katara! I don't even know what I should get . . ."

Toph rolled her eyes as she sat down next to him. "Leave it to you and Sugar Queen to celebrate a one and a half month anniversary," she said, lightly punching him in the arm—which happened to be not so light. "Just get her what regular girls would want. Some chocolates, or a bunch of flowers, or—"

"That's it!" Aang interrupted, jumping to his feet and heading in the direction of the Fire Nation town.

"What—some flowers? Well, that was pretty easy . . ." she murmured to herself disbelievingly.

"Not just any flower," Aang replied, sounding distracted. "The best flower of all."

"Get the girl whatever kind of flower you feel like; it's not like I care. But this doesn't excuse the fact we're not done with training . . ."

"Of course not. Oh, by the way," he said, looking innocently in Toph's direction before continuing to walk, "Katara is not a regular girl."

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"A panda lily? I'm sorry . . . I'm afraid those don't grow in this part of the Fire Nation."

"Are you sure? You have to be sure, please! It's for someone really important."

"I bet it is, young man. But yes, I'm sure; panda lilies do not grow around here." The shopkeeper shook his head apologetically. "There are quite a few other exotic flowers I can sell to you, though! And for a cheap price!" He motioned to the shelves behind him, which were full of many different kinds of flowers, and his expression brightened immediately. "If you look in this direction, you'll see—"

"No, thank you," Aang interrupted quietly. "There's only one flower I want." He bowed numbly to the shop keeper, and continued his way towards his destination.

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Aang took a deep breath before he entered the restaurant. He made sure his headband was fastened tightly over his arrow, and walked in with a heavy heart.

How was he going to explain his absence of a gift?

He spotted Katara at their usual table, and he couldn't help but brighten up considerably. No need to make everything worse, he told himself.

"Aang!" Katara jumped up from the chair she was sitting in, and all but nearly toppled him over as she hug-tackled him tightly. "Happy one and a half month anniversary," she giggled quietly before giving him a light kiss on the cheek.

Aang blushed as he replied softly, "You too."

They took their seats next to each other, hands held tightly, and Katara scooted over a few inches so that they were literally shoulder to shoulder; just as she always did on their dates to this particular restaurant. Aang was currently mulling over a good argument in his head of why he didn't get a gift for her, though arguing with Katara was the very last thing he wanted to do tonight, of all nights. He was so caught up in his thoughts; he didn't notice Katara was being unusually quiet as well. He sighed, and began speaking.

"Katara . . . I kind of have a confession to make."

"Wait, Aang! Before you say anything, I need to tell you something also." Her eyes lowered, and her voice was ashamed. "Well . . . you see, I kind of got you—" She held out her hand quickly, and much to Aang's surprise, a beautiful panda lily was held between her fingers. "—this."

"K-Katara! That's wonderful!" He embraced her warmly, and was surprised when she didn't hug him back. "What's the matter?" he asked, holding her at arm's length in front of him.

"You have no idea what I had to do to get this stupid flower," she replied quietly, and suddenly became very interested with the silverware on the table as she avoided Aang's gaze.

"What do you mean? What did you have to do?"

Katara sighed heavily. "Aang . . . I got it . . . illegally . . ."

Aang's eyes widened. "What do you mean? How is that even possible?"

"Aang, I'm so sorry!" she said suddenly, looking straight into his eyes. "But you have to understand I did it for you, I didn't mean to break any ru—"

Katara was interrupted as Aang leaned in, placing a kiss on her lips. He kept his lips in place until he was sure Katara was content with kissing him back. When he pulled back, her expression was one of pure confusion, and her cheeks turned a lovely color of crimson.

"W-Why would y-you . . . do that? After what I did?" she stuttered, not managing to compose her face.

"Isn't it obvious?" Aang laughed. "I love you, and I know you love me back because you got me this flower, and illegally, of all things!" His voice lowered as he said the last few words—he didn't want any attention from the other citizens in the restaurant.

"How is that a good thing?" she stressed.

"I guess you could say it's a bit ironic . . . because I was trying to get this exact flower for you, Katara," he explained merrily. "And I'm calling myself a bit stupid for not thinking of acquiring it illegally before!" Aang smacked his forehead to animate his point. "I didn't get you a gift, Katara," he continued, "because the only thing I wanted to get you was this flower. I gave up after the shopkeeper said they weren't found in this part of the Fire Nation."

"That shopkeeper was right," Katara muttered pointedly.

"I know," he sighed. "But if I really would've cared, I would have thought of stealing it as a second resort . . ."

"Knowing your state of mind is a good enough gift to me," she said gently. "But it's just a stupid flower."

"A stupid flower that symbolizes love and unity," Aang pointed out.

"I second that opinion," Katara agreed as she leaned in for another kiss.

"Happy one and a half month anniversary."

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A/N: Okay, I'm usually not one to boast, but I thought that ending was pretty dang cute. Maybe not one of my best works, but I like it anyways! I hope you do too. Please review, and expect 6 more fics up here by the end of this week . . . ah, the headaches.